Review Fix chats with author Barry Horowitz who discusses his collaboration with pro wrestling legend Barry Horowitz on ‘My Life on the Wrong Side of the Three-Count.’
About ‘Wrestling Is My Gimmick: My Life on the Wrong Side of the Three-Count’:
For someone whose career spanned nearly four decades, Barry Horowitz might have the lowest winning percentage in professional wrestling history. But there’s a reason why his name reached household levels among fans of the sport. Wrestlers who put on a deliberate losing performance (known as “jobbers”) provide the starting points for the game’s top names, and Horowitz was always there to help every new generation of talent rise to the next level. He took all the moves. He made them all look good. He absorbed every pin and submission. And then he came back to do it for someone else. From the local federations in Florida to years in the World Wrestling Federation, Horowitz helped launch the careers of wrestlers from Ric Flair to the Ultimate Warrior to Kane to Bill Goldberg, and everyone in between.
This book presents the life and career of Barry Horowitz. From his life outside the ring to his storied career in professional wrestling’s most unsung role, this biography hopes to shed light on why Horowitz was so committed to an industry who sometimes failed to return the favor. From Horowitz comes a tale of defining one’s own success and doing the best for the toughest of businesses–and about becoming a cornerstone in a part of pro wrestling that’s commonly underrated, but an integral part of the trade!
Review Fix: What made you want to do a book?
Barry Horowitz: I’ve always wanted to put my story out in that format, it’s been a personal project for about 5 years and the fans kept asking for it as well.
Review Fix: What was the process like?
Horowitz: Jason, my co author, made it very easy. We did a a lot of interviews and went over almost every single detail of my life and career.
Review Fix: What’s next do you want people to remember the most about your career?
Horowitz: That I never gave up and that I was a great technical wrestler.
Review Fix: What’s your favorite match you’ve been in?
Horowitz: Of course it has to go to my match with Skip at Summerslam. Thats a moment I’ll never forget.
Review Fix: Who will enjoy this book the most?
Horowitz: Wrestling and sports fans and wrestling historians especially.
Review Fix: What’s next for you?
Horowitz: My next big thing would be to coach at a major company and to make an audiobook as well.
Review Fix: Anything else you’d like to add?
Horowitz: I’d like to thank the fans for their support and I hope everyone enjoys the book!
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