Kenny Casanova Wrestling Book Author

OUR AUTHOR, KENNY CASANOVA

Kenny is a mobile DJ, pro wrestling personality, and author with a flair for entertainment. On top of being a highly-requested DJ, he has also competed in the ring with some of the world’s biggest wrestling stars. As an author/ghostwriter, he’s written and collaborated on international best-selling autobiographies with wrestling legends like Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Tito Santana, and athletes like Olympian Ken Patera – and also dabbled in screenwriting.

Behind the turntables, in the ring, or on the page, Kenny Casanova continues to bring his crazy brand of energy and unforgettable moments where ever he goes.

PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING – Widely known as a loud, wildly-dressed, karaoke-singing pro wrestling manager, Kenny was also an announcer, commentator, promoter/ booker, and a writer in the wrestling business. Kenny’s first international break came ring-announcing for the WWF in 1995. He appeared up and down the North East independent seen from the 1990s to 2010. Kenny has since written, produced and provided commentary on hundreds of videos/DVD’s. Kenny has worked with many superstars around the world and been featured in many editions of various wrestling magazines. Incidentally, he occasionally played “Kim Chee” for Kamala leading to his first wrestling book project. (KennyCasanova.com). Kenny Casanova was also inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010.

RADIO / DJ EXPERIENCE- His first college radio show, was for WCHD in Albany, NY, from 1989-91 for an alternative rock/rap show. Early to mid-90s, he became a bit writer for Nikki Neal’s “Nik at Night” show on Q104, providing voice overs as many goofy characters, most notable for his Grape Ape impersonation. He also did the same on the ZRock Morning Show with Matt “Sharkmann” Hobley.

PROFESSIONAL DJ – Kenny Casanova is now a mobile/event DJ out of Upstate NY, providing high-quality entertainment services for weddings, events & parties (TheDJservice.com).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE – As a current high school teacher since 2000, Kenny Casanova was awarded a 60k Fulbright Scholarship in 2007 from the Japanese Government to act as an American educational ambassador for their country. He spent 6 weeks in Japan, visiting many different schools in both Tokyo & Kumomoto, Japan.

ACTING / SCREENPLAYS – Kenny’s first acting gig was as the star of “Dead Resident,” a sweet, cheesy zombie flick. He has also gone on to write screenplays for independent series by New Light Media Films including “Against the Ropes” and “Riding With Pride” featuring Diane Franklin.

BOOK PROJECTS – Kenny Casanova’s body of written work includes a sci-fi time travel book and a number of ghostwritten wrestler autobiographies. Having worked with many top WWE wrestlers as a manager and a ring announcer, he now aims to both keep their legends alive and provide them with the biggest portion of book sales. (Most don’t collect a retirement being formerly booked by companies like WWE as “subcontractors.”)

KAMALA SPEAKS – Kenny played Kamala’s mysterious handler “Kim Chee” for a time, making him a good candidate to create a book fundraiser project that has since generated over $60,000 in book sales & donations. This story shows Kamala’s rise to the top of the wrestling world, and his tragic fall from stardom after losing both legs to diabetes.
BRUTUS THE BARBER BEEFCAKE – After a very public Twitter war between Brutus and his former tag-team partner Hulk Hogan, the controversy around this tell-all book has been great. This fun autobiography covers crazy stories on the road, and the underbelly of prowrestling from one of the most remembered wrestling 80’s stars.
DANGEROUS DANNY DAVIS – Danny is one of WWE’s most famous referees. This inspirational young adult book covers the coming-of-age climb to his WWE wrestling career by means of hard work. He set up rings, officiated matches, and eventually wrestled around the world. Danny’s positive tale is one that certainly transcends the ring.
SABU – “Scars, SIlence, & Superglue” is the life of a true pioneer of the sport who ushered in a whole different style of wrestling to America.
VADER TIME – “The Modern Day Gladiator” tells his story of playing for the NFL thne transitioning to the ring. Getting his start with the AWA, Leon White moves to Japan an amasses titles around the world. This monster goes to the WCW and cleans house, and even makes it to the WWF. During the four-year making of this book, Leon was diagnosed with a heart disorder and passed just before it’s release. This project was a first-hand account of his legacy.
TAG – A segment of NYC subway disappears at the start of World War III. Lost in another dimension, the train passengers become stuck in a disastrous time loop. With only 15 minutes before the tunnel explodes, they continuously escape through portals to random points of their pasts. There, they have to find their doubles and tag them, only to return to the loop back on the tracks. One substitute teacher, however, tries to break the loop to win the game.
TITO SANTANA – Follow the career one of the greatest babyface wrestlers of all time. This wrestler paved the way for Latinos everywhere and captured gold in the golden age of wrestling.
ODB JESS KRESA – Learn how a young woman overcame obstacles to become The TNA Knockout Champion working with all the top names in the business.
KEN PATERA – “The Weight of the World” fell on the shoulders of this track & field athlete taking him to weightlifting championships as well as wrestling titles around the world.
JUSTIN CREDIBLE – From “Just a Dream to Justin Credible” read about the rise and fall, and eventual comeback story of an international wrestling sensation. This honest, smashmouth story is one of determination and overcoming demons that you will not want to miss.
EARL HEBNER – Considered one of the greatest referees of all time, read about his connection to wrestling histoyr, his contributions to the sport, and the one thing that hauted him his whole career “The Montreal Screwjob.”