This Book Is All Elite: A Love Letter to Wrestling’s Revolution

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Professional wrestling fans know that AEW’s arrival in 2019 was more than just the launch of a new promotion—it was a seismic jolt to the industry. Keith Elliot Greenberg’s This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling captures that moment with energy, flair, and a celebratory tone, making it a must-read for AEW devotees.

Who This Book Is For

This isn’t an investigative exposé about the rise and fall of AEW. Instead, it’s a short, sweet chronicle for fans who want to relive the excitement of AEW’s early years. If you’re looking for behind-the-scenes drama or hard-hitting journalism, this isn’t that book. But if you want to bask in the glow of AEW’s origin story, Greenberg delivers precisely that.

Keith Elliot Greenberg’s Craft

Keith Greenberg is a seasoned wrestling author, and his skill shines here. Despite the limitations of writing an officially licensed AEW book—which naturally restricted who he could interview and what stories he could tell—he still managed to craft a lively, engaging narrative. His prose balances reverence with enthusiasm, making the book feel like a love letter to AEW’s fans and performers.

Puff Piece or Celebration?

Some critics may dismiss the book as a puff piece. Personally, I see it differently:

  • It’s a celebration of AEW’s impressive origin story.
  • It captures how, for a brief but electrifying moment, AEW created a genuine alternative in professional wrestling.
  • It reminds us of the passion, innovation, and inclusivity that defined AEW’s early years.

Highlights Inside the Book

Greenberg takes readers on a front-row journey through AEW’s defining moments:

  • The final run of Sting alongside Darby Allin.
  • The chaotic brilliance of the first Stadium Stampede.
  • The company’s record-breaking Wembley Stadium debut.
  • Exclusive interviews and explosive action shots of AEW’s biggest stars.

The photography alone makes this book worth flipping through—it’s packed with dazzling visuals that capture the energy of AEW’s performers and fans.

Final Verdict

This Book Is All Elite isn’t meant to dissect AEW’s business model or controversies. It’s meant to celebrate a revolution in wrestling, and in that respect, it succeeds beautifully. Keith Elliot Greenberg did a fantastic job within the constraints of an officially licensed project, and the result is a book that AEW devotees will treasure.

If you want to relive the magic of AEW’s first five years—the hunger of its wrestlers, the vision of Tony Khan, and the excitement of a fanbase that believed wrestling could be something more—this book is for you.

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