Threads of Triumph: Professional Wrestling's Most Iconic Looks

By McKenzie Mitchell

Step into the ring and relive the triumph, the drama, and the larger-than-life personas that define professional wrestling--all through the lens of wrestling's most iconic gear. This vibrant celebration features over fifty global icons, including "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Rey Mysterio, Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, and many more. With a foreword by one of wrestling's best--Mercedes Mon

With absolutely stunning photography and stories from the 1940s to today, Threads of Triumph is a visual romp through what is perhaps most integral to a professional wrestler's story--their gear.

What a wrestler wears plays a large part in evoking real emotion, feelings, and attitudes. Gear connects a wrestler to their character, and through their character, they are connected to their roots, their story, their heritage. This one-of-a-kind deep dive highlights some of the most memorable looks in the business. It features stunning full-color photographs and exclusive and insightful commentary from some of the biggest stars in pro wrestling.Uncover how stars like "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Shawn Michaels set the blueprint with their original styles, impacting what is worn in the industry today.Read more about Luna Vachon and Chyna, who used their gear to break stereotypes and redefine what it meant to be a woman in an industry full of men.Allow yourself to be blown away by The Undertaker and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt's incredible outfitting, and learn how their stories just wouldn't be the same without these chilling extensions of their personas.

For wrestling fans of all kinds, Threads of Triumph shares incredible artwork and insider perspectives about professional wrestling through the fascinating lens of the gear we know and love.

EXPERT AUTHOR: Having been part of some of the biggest moments in professional wrestling history as a broadcaster for TNA and WWE, McKenzie Mitchell takes us behind the seams with exclusive insight from pro wrestling stars and stunning photography from notable professional sports photographers.

STARS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD: Learn more about all your favorite wrestlers. Threads of Triumph features: "Macho Man" Randy SavageDwayne "The Rock" JohnsonThe UndertakerShawn MichaelsRic FlairRey MysterioBecky LynchBianca Belairand many more

UNIQUE COFFEE TABLE BOOK: For the first time, a comprehensive visual history of professional wrestling gear all in one gorgeous volume A great gift or self-purchase for wrestling fans of all ages.

Perfect for: Wrestling fans Fans of WWE, TNA, AEW Readers who loved WWE Encyclopedia of Sports Entertainment, Incomparable by Brie Bella, Have a Nice Day by Mick Foley, and Wrestling For My Life by Shawn Michaels

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1797238973
• ISBN13: 9781797238975
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 11.1"