Tonight In This Very Ring [Paperback]

I find it amusing that a lot of the reviewers who didn't like this book seem to be upset about Keith's opinions. Hey, I don't agree with every word he says, but I appreciate the humor with which he writes. Keith's a passionate fan and he has an understanding of the long-term effects of various angles and matches - something the WWE lacks right now. He has an incredible knowledge of the product and a bunch of backstage stories. Even if some aren't true, they're definitely interesting. It's obvious he favors certain wrestlers and hates others, but he's always fair when it comes to the in-ring product.

I do have problems with his writing style. If you've read his stuff online, you're probably familiar with his horrible grammar, but I thought the editors would clean that up for this book. Instead, there are numerous example where he screws up the difference between "who" and "whom," writes "it's" instead of "its," ends sentences with prepositions, writes "myself" and other reflexive pronouns in situations where he shouldn't, writes "whether or not," and throws in weird commas where they're not needed. He writes like he's in grade school - passive voice is everywhere.

He also makes all kinds of errors about wrestling. Example - on page 21, he talks about how Bret Hart defeated Owen (actually Owen beat Bret) at WrestleMania X before going on to win the title. He misspells all kinds of names. There are references to Matt "Bourne," Mike "Rotuno," Debbie "Micelli" and her alter ego "Medusa." Often times, he can't make up his mind, so he'll use multiple spellings in the book. He writes "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn. Steve "MacMichael's" wife is Debra McMichael. Debbie "Micelli" is both "Medusa" and Madusa. Marlena is both Terri "Runnells" and Terri Runnels. Is it "Bubba" Ray Dudley or "Buh Buh" Ray Dudley? Keith uses both.

These things are minor annoyances. I think the editors didn't do their job, but if you're reading this book, it's probably not a big deal.

Keith has strong opinions about wrestling, and I think that makes his jokes even funnier. If you, like me, and unlike some of the other reviewers, can keep your mind open long enough to laugh along with Keith even when you don't agree with him, you'll get a kick out of this book.

I've read a few books on wrestling, and this one was increasingly horrible as it continued. After reading "WrestleCrap" and Sex, Lies and Headlocks", this was more like a mother-requested phone call with a mentally challenged cousin that I was too polite to hang up on. Don't buy this book. Contact me and I'll send you my copy of it. Just please pardon the booger on page 112. I didn't want to ruin a good Kleenex.

The most moving chapter in the novel is his nervous breakdown following Canadian wrestler Chris Benoits injury in 2001. Keith describes how is obsession with wrestling was turned into an obsession for pies. Scott Keith will probably never get mainstream recognition. Most would dismiss him as a geek. But I'm pretty sure Scott has touched the hearts of every 30 year old virgin out there who has dared to pick up his book.