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Black Hookers and Crack

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One of the better WWE bio's written, Regals "Walking A Golden Mile." I know it was disappointing when he was alleged in the Signature Health thing, but, from reading the book, it wreaked of in-confidence. A great read. 

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  1. Sebastian HowardMarch 21, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    I've read this book a while ago and while my memory is kind of fuzzy on it I remember it being really damn depressing. With a lot of WWE Autobiographies there's something to look forward to, some highlight , some title they win, some big thing in their career that's a huge spot in wrestling. With Regal its not really like that, Regal never got to become a maineventer or win the title. You want to cheer for Regal and you want for him to make his big success story but deep down you know it never really happens which just adds to the somber mood of this book. Regal talks about how he gets addicted to alcohol (to the point were he would drink, I think he said, a whole bottle with his dinner) and he ends up being a total douche to his family too. It is a really good book but the only things that stick out to me are the depressing themes to it and the one story were he went out to the ring with a boner because some chick teased him before the match.

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  2. Andrew DeanMarch 21, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    I'm from only a few miles from where Regal was 'really' from, and maybe it's just that like that, there is so much in his book that I find quite relatable.


    But, I didn't find it so depressing. Although he's drinking a lot, the maybe scary thing is that it's not really THAT much (as described in the book, that is!) compared to many other Brits. It's the combining of that + pills which I think is the issue. The way he's constantly checking his pockets for somas.


    To me it's quite a redemptive story, almost uplifting and I've enjoyed it lots on the twice through that I have read it.


    As you say, it doesn't have that final "And with that, I was now world champion!" big win. But it's not about titles. It's a cautionary tale and one where he ultimately succeeded... at least, I believe, or want to believe, that his wellness issues that derailed his big push, really weren't his fault. ... ...

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  3. Andrew DeanMarch 21, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Off-topic, but speaking of people with Wellness Violations in their past.

    REHIRE CHRIS MASTERS!

    http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/277622/Former-WWE-Star-Chris-Masters-Rescues-Mother-From-Burning-House.htm

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  4. AmericanWolves02March 21, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    "Pulled down a tree to bust my moms windows open and get her out of the house."



    That's totally badass.

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  5. Darryl StewartMarch 21, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    With a story like that, he would truly be the S.H.I.T! (Super Hero In Training) (and yes, I know--2003 wants its lame gimmick back)

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  6. Darryl StewartMarch 21, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I remember the book for the funny stories he told.

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  7. Chris CucchiaraMarch 21, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    The story on how he lost his virginity is damn funny.

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  8. David Bonzai Saldana-MontgomerMarch 21, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I just read that right now, fucking awesome.

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  9. David Bonzai Saldana-MontgomerMarch 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    It's really sad he got popped by the Wellness Policy in 2008, because that KOTR run looked like that was gonna strap him to a possible World title.

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  10. gr8_brandinoMarch 21, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Turning the lights off when the crowd was irritating him was awesome as well.

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  11. Mar SoloMarch 21, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    He was the corrupt GM who got himself a King of the Ring crown by fixing the brackets, it would make sense he could fix himself a World Title.

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  12. johntcoleMarch 21, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    It's interesting how he defends the infamous opening "Kiss my Ass" segment with Vince, saying it worked for his character because he needed to be pissed off going into his (very good until NWO 2002 IMO) feud with Edge and they needed to go all the way with it. I still didn't need to see Vince's bare ass though. He also defends having to dress up as a Las Vegas showgirl later on for a match but I never got why people found that insulting, it was hilarious.

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  13. Got Luger'dMarch 21, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    What's with the "black hookers" comment?

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  14. Chris CucchiaraMarch 21, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    Its the title of one of the chapters of the book.

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  15. WaylonMercy24March 21, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    "Black Hookers And Crack"
    Isn't that also known as The 2 Cold Scorpio story? or is it The Tom Sizemore story?

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  16. Mark SatrangApril 2, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    I was never a guy that enjoyed Regal as a fan growing up but after reading his book he became one of my favorites. I thought it was one of the best WWE sponsored book put out.

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