The History of the WWE Volume XIX: 2004: From 1985 to the Present (The History of the WWF)

Imagine going back in time and reliving WWE history as it actually happened. Not as the WWE wants to present it, but as it actually aired. No longer would superstars disappear from the history books or angles be edited out because they’re deemed too offensive to WWE’s current corporate philosophy. Instead, you’d see the WWE as it aired, as you remembered it if you’re old enough, or as it really happened for the first time if you’re a younger fan. You’d see the WWE that turned a regional promotion into a global billion dollar powerhouse. You’d see the WWE that the fans who grew up on the product came to know and love.Welcome to a year-by-year account of the WWF. This is the history of the WWF as presented on television. This series follows the weekly shows, PPVs, and major events that made the WWE the household name that it is. Love it or hate it, the WWE has become part of the world’s culture and the events in this book helped define that culture.For 2004, watch the rise of Randy Orton and John Cena. See Brock Lesnar's abrupt departure and how that leads to stars like Eddie Guerrero and JBL taking over SmackDown!. Watch as the WWE expands PPVs and brings in new talents ready to make an impact on the company both in the short and long term. 2004 is often the WWE's forgotten year due to Chris Benoit dominating the main event picture and this book is one of the few ways to remember it. With top notch in-ring action and storylines that have largely been erased from history, this book is a must have for wrestling fans! Read more