Kayfabe: Stories You're Not Supposed to Hear from a Pro Wrestling Production Company Owner Paperback – November 22, 2017

Do you want an inside, in-depth look at the formation of Kayfabe Commentaries at it's earliest stages? Do you want to know how they continue to stay at the forefront of the shoot genre? Do you want to know who was a pleasure to deal with and who was less than professional? This book has those answers and so many more.I am a huge fan of the sport and the shoot genre as a whole and I watch as much content as I possibly can. There are countless companies that put out shoot interviews and there's a new podcast coming to market seemingly every week. I listen and watch a lot of that content, but there is only one company that I give my money to by purchasing their product- Kayfabe Commentaries.I have been a KC Commando since their inception, over a decade ago. At last count, KC has released 168 titles in their library. I own 116 of those releases on DVD-- but this book, Kayfabe: Stories You're Not Supposed to Hear From a Pro Wrestling Production Company Owner by Sean Oliver, is the piece de resistance of my entire collection. I was so looking forward to this book, and it went above and beyond even my own expectations.There are tremendous stories of the all time greats like Bruno Sammartino and Rowdy Roddy Piper, but perhaps my favorite passage was on Balls Mahoney. Within a matter of two pages of Sean discussing Mahoney, I both had a tear in my eye due to sheer sadness and was also laughing out loud so hard I woke my fiance, who was sleeping in bed next to me. That's the power of both Balls the man and Sean the writer.Simply put, KC has no competition in the shoot genre. What they do is so far and away above the content that anyone else is putting out you wouldn't even be able to make a comparison. The reason I connect so well with Sean and the company is because they run it the way I would if I was in their position. Their level of professionalism, combined with their creativity and dedication to evolving is so evident in their product, and it makes them incredibly easy to support. That is the same level of professionalism that Sean brings to this book. Being a loyal supporter of KC for so many years my expectations were understandably high and Sean did not disappoint.Comparably, if Feinstein wrote a book, it would have to be given to me and even then, it would be stored with either my toilet paper or kindling next to the fireplace.I look forward to continuing my support of this wonderful company that has given me so many hundred hours of quality entertainment over the years, and I cannot wait for Sean's next book.Onward,Benny

I've watched clips of Kayfabe Commentaries on YouTube for years now and enjoy Sean Oliver's ability to share the real side of professional wrestlers. I've spent hours watching his interview clips and have yet to buy a full interview, but it doesn't stop me from appreciating Sean's content.In this memoir, Sean shares the turbulent journey of building and growing a world-recognized brand in Kayfabe Commentaries. You get a peek into how he acquires guests, what happens when guests are uncooperative, and where he has to go to source his interviewees.I'd give this book a perfect rating, but it needs another round of copy editing. I highlighted over twenty-seven typos and grammar issues. Based on Sean's undying need to be the most professional shoot interviewer on the market today, I found it rather disappointing he couldn't get this manuscript cleaned up a bit better. Do the mistakes ruin the reading experience? No, but seeing double adverbs, missing words, or wrong word choices gets a little annoying after a bit.The book was the perfect length and finishes on a high note. I would love to see an updated version or second book expanding on where he's at now since he hosts a podcast with Kevin Nash (a good one too).Well done, I highly recommend this read for the hardcore pro wrestling fan.

Didn’t know what to expect out of this book, seen many of the shows. Book is interesting as too the vision Sean has and how he talks it over with his crew and they put out good stuff. Doesn’t sugar coat incidents tells it like it is.

This was such a fantastic read! A must own for wrestling fans into hearing fun stories. I have been a fan of Sean Oliver and his company Kayfabe Commentaries for at least six years now. When it comes to hearing wrestlers telling great stories, have a fun personality and are insightful, Sean is the man. He just has a great gift in bringing the best out of those he’s around. He makes it look so flawless and easy. Sean always came off to me like a guy you could kick back and have drinks with all night talking about wrestling, Hollywood, and acting all night. These traits I just described can be found all throughout his first book. In 2017 alone I’ve had my share of reading books but Sean’s book was one I just couldn’t put down. From the 1st 10 pages you’ll be hooked. From an entrepreneurship perspective you learn from Sean’s beginning in starting up his company and staying determined to succeed. You learn of the chances he’s taken over the years in making his company go in certain directions. Some of these chances posed risks that at times alienated fans but for Sean it’s all about never settling and always trying to excel. You learn a lot about that from this book along with his encounters from such legends as Bruno Sammartino, Jim Cornette, Honky Tonk Man, Vader, and much, much more. Anyone that is truly a fan of pro wrestling, a podcaster or radio personality that loves and covers wrestling should read this book as it’s a must own. You will read it over and over again.