This Side of the Mic

About the Book

Jeff Gorman grew up dreaming of a career as a sportscaster, but he never imagined that he would land in the pro wrestling ring. Join Jeff on a bizarre trip through the minor leagues of wrestling and follow his rise up the ladder. Learn about the inner workings of a business filled with bikers and bullies, heroes and hillbillies. It's more real than you would think. Find out what it was like to be a part of the early days of Ring of Honor, one of the hottest promotions in wrestling. Discover what happens when you chase one dream and find another. You've heard the wrestlers talk on TV, now find out what it's like on THIS SIDE OF THE MIC.

About the Author

Jeff Gorman, 35, is a sportswriter for the West Side Leader in Akron, Ohio. He is also a sportscaster, and his 11-year career as a pro wrestling announcer is the topic of his debut book, This Side of the Mic. Jeff and his wife Jennifer have a daughter named Gracelin.