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Step into the captivating world of professional wrestling and embark on a thrilling journey through the rich history of the Portland Sports Arena, affectionately known as "The House of Action." For decades, the thunderous cheers, electrifying energy, and awe-inspiring feats of athleticism reverberated within its hallowed walls, as wrestling legends and rising stars alike graced the ring, etching their names in the annals of Portland Wrestling.In this meticulously researched book, historian Mike Rodgers delves into the wrestlers who graced the squared circle of the Portland Sports Arena, spanning from the most renowned superstars to the unsung heroes who dedicated their lives to the craft. From the humble beginnings of this iconic venue, which emerged from the ashes of a former bowling alley in north Portland, to its heyday as the epicenter of Portland Wrestling, readers are transported through time to witness this beloved institution.Promoter Don Owen led the charge in cultivating a wrestling culture that captivated the hearts of fans throughout the Pacific Northwest. With a keen eye for talent, he assembled a roster of vibrant characters, each with their unique personalities, wrestling styles, and captivating backstories. From icons like "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, and "Playboy" Buddy Rose, to the unknowns like "Terry Bradshaw," and "Tony Russo," no stone is left unturned in the exploration of the athletes that graced the Portland Sports Arena."The Encyclopedia of Portland Wrestlers from the House of Action" is an essential addition to the library of any wrestling aficionado or lover of captivating history. Prepare to be enthralled by the captivating tales of bravery, rivalry, and the relentless pursuit of glory that defined the storied legacy of the Portland Sports Arena, forever etching its place in the annals of wrestling greatness.

Like the referee's hand slapping the mat a third time signaling the pin, so too comes the end of Excitement In The Air - The Voices of Northwest Wrestling with the third installment. Volume 3 continues the tradition set in Volumes 1 & 2, bringing you into the inner workings of pro-wrestling. Insight into the locker-room brawls, promoter promises, and broken promises, ribs from the road, and of course, the in-ring potatoes that carried out of the ring. Northwest legends like Tough Tony Borne, Haru Sasaki, and Earl Maynard shed light on wrestling in Portland back in the day. The Grappler fills you in what it takes to be a booker, including the hits, the misses, and the why's. Jerry Oats, Johnny Eagles, Art Crews, Tony Kozina and more lend their state of mind and understanding of the wrestling business, giving perspectives not found elsewhere. Excitement In The Air - Volume 3 brings the end of the journey, but will leave you wanting the proverbial five-minutes more.

'Keep Portland Weird' is a slogan you will find on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and on buildings in Portland, Oregon. It is a call to non-conformity, to be unique, different, even strange. By those standards, Portland is definitely weird, and that is not a bad thing to be.Jesus is Weird. He always has been, and always will be. There are a multitude of religions and philosophies throughout the world. It does not need another feel-good ideology that fails when times get tough, and your 'feelings' are not so good. It does not need a shiny cross or a stained-glass window to gaze upon like a remembrance of things that once were. It does not need another denomination or non-denomination.The world does need Jesus. It needs the unique, radically different, non-conforming Jesus. Don't make Jesus into just another religion, instead Keep Jesus Weird!