Wrestling's Tough Guys

Growing up, Paul Michael Levesque had no idea he would one day become Triple H. Only a chance event started him on the path to wrestling stardom. One afternoon, the skinny 14-year-old was riding in a car when he saw a sign advertising a new local gym. After checking it out, Paul was hooked-he loved lifting weights and exercising. The hard work paid off. Today, Paul is 6'4" tall and weighs 255 pounds-and Triple H is known as one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history. He's more than an athlete, however. He's a WWE executive who helps run the organization. In Triple H, young readers will follow this wrestling superstar's amazing career, from his start in a small league, where he earned just $25 per match, to his signature move in the ring-the Pedigree. Large, full-color action photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages. Triple H is part of Bearport's Wrestling's Tough Guys series.

As a young wrestler in 2001, John Cena competed in tiny gyms where nobody knew his name. Ten years later, he was standing in a huge arena, competing for a title with thousands of fans chanting, "Let's go, Cena!" John had come a long way. In John Cena, young readers will follow this superstar's amazing career, which includes 19 wrestling titles and success in music and movies. Large, full-color action photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages. John Cena is part of Bearport's Wrestling's Tough Guys series.

Dwayne Johnson is not your average wrestler. Before he was known in the ring as "The Rock," Dwayne played football at the University of Miami, where he was a member of their national championship team in 1991. And after The Rock became a superstar in the WWF, Dwayne kept busy outside of sports and pursued his interest in becoming an actor. Today, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the leading actor in many blockbuster movies. In The Rock, young readers will follow this superstar's career from the wrestling ring to the movie screen. Large, full-color action photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages. The Rock is part of Bearport's Wrestling's Tough Guys series.

As a child growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Randy Orton's house was often full of wrestlers. Sometimes Randy would walk into the kitchen and see "Rowdy" Roddy Piper or André the Giant sitting at the table. The wrestlers were friends of Randy's father, a wrestling star known as "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Randy's grandfather and one of his uncles were wrestlers, too. Wrestling ran in the family, so it was no surprise when Randy decided to become a wrestler. And it didn't take long for his career to take off-Randy became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in history by defeating Chris Benoit when he was just 24 years old. In Randy Orton, young readers will follow "The Viper" through his spectacular career. Large, full-color action photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages. Randy Orton is part of Bearport's Wrestling's Tough Guys series.

When Dolph Ziggler set a record on his high school wrestling team for most pins, he started thinking that he had what it took to become a pro. He turned out to be right. After college, his raw talent led him to an amazing career in pro wrestling, first under the name of Nick Nemeth, then Dolph Ziggler. In the WWE, the dynamic wrestler shows off his signature dropkicks and headlocks, and he has twice won the World Heavyweight Championship. In Dolph Ziggler, young readers will follow this superstar's spectacular career. Large, full-color photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages.

When Dolph Ziggler set a record on his high school wrestling team for most pins, he started thinking that he had what it took to become a pro. He turned out to be right. After college, his raw talent led him to an amazing career in pro wrestling, first under the name of Nick Nemeth, then Dolph Ziggler. In the WWE, the dynamic wrestler shows off his signature dropkicks and headlocks, and he has twice won the World Heavyweight Championship. In Dolph Ziggler, young readers will follow this superstar's spectacular career. Large, full-color photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages.

Born and raised in South Dakota, Brock Lesnar has been racking up wrestling titles and championships since high school. At age 25, Brock became the youngest WWE champion in history. He has continued to be a fierce contender in the ring, crushing his opponents while defending his titles. In Brock Lesnar, young readers will follow this superstar's spectacular career. Large, full-color photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages.

Born and raised in South Dakota, Brock Lesnar has been racking up wrestling titles and championships since high school. At age 25, Brock became the youngest WWE champion in history. He has continued to be a fierce contender in the ring, crushing his opponents while defending his titles. In Brock Lesnar, young readers will follow this superstar's spectacular career. Large, full-color photos and an engaging narrative text will keep readers turning the pages.