When Vince McMahon bought the World Wrestling Federation from his father in 1982 it ushered in the beginning of wrestling's Golden Era.  The rise of cable television saw wrestling reach unheard of popularity, as its appeal crossed over into mainstream pop culture.

This third volume of The Encyclopedia of Professional Wrestlers profiles the stars of the Golden Era, including Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Ric Flair, Iron Sheik, Sting, Lex Luger, Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Junkyard Dog, George 'The Animal' Steele, Ricky Steamboat, and many more.  Covering the WWF, WCW, the NWA as well as international stars, this volume is a must for fans of the rock 'n' wrestling era.