Lita
: A Less Traveled R.O.A.D.--The Reality of Amy Dumas by Michael Krugman, Amy Dumas
Book Description: Lita™ -- see her just once in the ring and you
can never forget it. The breathtaking off-the-top-rope fearlessness that
she shows keeps you on the edge of your seat. You simply can't believe
she's going to be able to pull off the move, and then Lita.™ takes
it to the next level. That's her reality, that's why she is a WWE™ Superstar.
Taking unexpected risks, daring to do what no one has done before, that's
the reality of Amy Dumas, the remarkable woman behind Lita.™ . Even as
a young girl, Amy was determined to challenge herself and the world around
her. She found personal freedom in the hardcore punk rock scene of the
nineties. The positive force of the music and culture helped define the
reality of Amy Dumas.
Her willingness to try anything once set her on the path to World Wrestling
Entertainment.™ Captivated by the high-flying style of the luchadors
she saw on television, Amy was hungry to discover more about them. She
just had to learn how they did those amazing moves. With only a guidebook
for a companion, Amy set out for Mexico City where she was quickly invited
into the secret world of lucha libre, Mexico's unique brand of professional
wrestling. She returned to the States, resolute in her goal to make it
as a professional wrestler.
Amy found people who saw her determination and her heart, and agreed
to train her. As her skills improved, she began traveling the highways
and byways of America, working night after night in independent promotions
around the country. Along her journey, Amy met an assortment of colorful
characters as well as a number of wrestlers who would prove influential
in her career. Among them were two local North Carolina stars who had just
signed with WWE.™ -- Matt and Jeff Hardy.™ . Amy formed an instant
bond with the dynamic Hardy Boyz,™ whose spectacular style and high-flying
bravado inspired her own bold in-ring style.
It wasn't long before Amy -- now christened Lita.™ -- joined
Matt and Jeff in WWE.™ , and the three friends became international sensations
as Team Extreme.™ Lita proved a true pioneer in women's wrestling, daring
to get in the ring with the boys -- including Triple H,™ Stone Cold Steve
Austin™ and The Rock®.™ -- and never backing down. It took a
broken neck suffered on the set of a television series to stop her...but
only temporarily. Lita: A Less Traveled R.O.A.D -- The Reality of Amy Dumas
is the stirring tale of one young woman's amazing journey to the top of
the wild, wonderful world of WWE.™
Hardcover from WWE.™
Book Published: 16 September, 2003
