10 Wrestlers Who Wrote Books Not Based On Wrestling
A lot of wrestlers have chosen to write books at various points in their careers. For some, the books come after retirement, with this becoming the next project for them. For others, it takes place while they're still competing, as a side hustle to push out their creativity, and more often than not, the books are about wrestling.
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It makes sense, as that is the world they know and understand, and it's what their audience wants to learn about. However, some wrestlers have gone on to write books that have nothing to do with professional wrestling, but instead, they write them because they enjoy that art form.
10 John Cena
John Cena is one of the biggest names in wrestling, and an autobiography about his wrestling career would be a huge hit. However, that's not something he has done at this point, yet he has written multiple books.
His first book, Elbow Grease is a children's book about a monster truck who needs to believe in himself. His second book on the other hand, is aimed at adults and is all about messages he wishes he had known when he was younger, with this being a motivational book.
9 CM Punk
Another top wrestling star that has written non-wrestling-related stories is CM Punk. His work has come in the form of comics, where he has had the chance to work with Marvel to put together some fantastic stories.
He has written for several characters at this point in his career, writing about Thor and Master Of Kung Fu. However, his main role has been with the Guardians Of The Galaxy character, Drax, who he wrote a whole series of comics about.
8 AJ Lee
Much like her husband, AJ Lee has also written some non-wrestling content. While she did do an autobiography, which touches on her time in the ring, she has also written different comics.
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She was heavily involved in the GLOW vs. The Babyface series, which is about the sport. However, AJ has also written several Dungeons & Dragons comics as well, showing a different side of herself. Lee has proven herself to be a versatile storyteller since leaving the squared circle.
7 Mick Foley
The Hardcore Legend has penned a lot of books over his career, both about himself and wrestling, as well as other fun stories. He's written about Christmas several times, but always linked it back to the business by interjecting different characters.
However, Mick Foley's Halloween Hijinx is a non-wrestling-related book, all about the spookiest time of the year. It's a fun book for younger audiences and one that isn't too scary, bringing the spooky season to everyone.
6 DDP
DDP is another wrestler with books not about the sport. He has a couple of books to his name, and both of them are created with the idea of self-improvement in mind, as he looks to help others improve their lives.
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DDP's books are about health and fitness, as well as yoga, which is something that he is a huge advocate of. DDP has done an amazing job in transforming the lives of others, and these books are a big way for him to be able to do that.
5 Marc Mero
Marc Mero's book, How To Be The Happiest Person On The Planet, is quite similar to DDP's, in the sense that it pushes people to be a better version of themselves.
While DDP's books are focused on health and fitness, Marc's is more about the mind, and mental health improvements with positivity. It's a great book that allows people to really question things, and it's clearly something that he's passionate about, which is what makes it such a delightful read.
4 JBL
JBL is well-known for his storied wrestling career, which is why he is a Hall Of Famer. However, outside of wrestling, JBL has made an impressive career for himself in the financial market, which is where his book comes in.
JBL's book, Have More Money Now, is all about giving financial advice to people, helping people know how to save money and invest in themselves in a great manner. The fact that the JBL character was centered around him being a wealthy, loud-mouthed businessman is no coincidence.
3 Jim Ross
Jim Ross may not have been a professional wrestler, but there's no denying he's had a huge impact on the business, as both a commentator and with his behind-the-scenes work, which is why he's been able to do two autobiographies about the business.
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However, JR is also someone who has had work in the food industry. With his own beef jerky and BBQ sauces, he is someone who knows his food, and that's why he was able to release his own cookbook.
2 Renee Young
Renee Young is in a similar spot to Jim Ross, where a book about her time in wrestling could be insightful and intriguing to read. However, her book is also a cookbook, with Renee providing different recipes for people to try out.
The former WWE commentator is someone who is passionate about food, which she often shared via her social media. But now fans have the chance to really learn about the detail and hard work that she puts into each dish.
1 Triple H
Triple H's book came out back in 2004 and is one that a lot of people have likely forgotten about. Due to the fact that it had nothing to do with his wrestling career, it's one that people weren't as interested in from a long-term perspective.
However, The Game does have his own book called, Triple H Making the Game: Triple H's Approach To A Better Body, which is all about physique and getting into shape, and not about wrestling in the slightest.
