The Six Pack: On the Open Road in Search of WrestleMania
Discover the Untold Stories of Wrestling Legends in The Six Pack
Available on Amazon (Hardcover) for $14.99
From Brad Balukjian, bestselling author of The Wax Pack, comes a thrilling road trip adventure into the heart of 1980s WWF wrestling—a world of larger-than-life icons like The Iron Sheik, Hulk Hogan, and Tito Santana.
“One of the most truthful and enjoyable reads about my profession ever. I absolutely loved this book.”
—Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Former WWF Champion
In 2005, Balukjian chased a dream to work with his childhood hero, The Iron Sheik (Khosrow Vaziri), on his biography—only to face threats and setbacks. Now, seventeen years later, he hits the road again, seeking not just a reunion but the truth behind wrestling’s dazzling illusions.
Traveling 12,525 miles across the country, Balukjian tracks down six WWF legends from the ‘80s to uncover their real stories. From sweating it out with Tony Atlas to visiting Hulk Hogan’s karaoke bar, The Six Pack revisits the glory days of wrestling and reveals where life has taken these icons. Blending a fan’s passion with an investigative reporter’s rigor, Balukjian connects with former WWF colleagues, childhood friends, and curious archivists to peel back the curtain.
Wrestling, often caught between sport and theater, is dismissed as low-brow entertainment. But The Six Pack uncovers the humanity behind the personas—real people with families, feelings, and bodies that bear the scars of their craft. Some have healed, but none remain unchanged.
Join this unforgettable journey into a misunderstood subculture and meet the real men behind the myths. The Six Pack is a must-read for wrestling fans and anyone captivated by stories of resilience and redemption.