FREE THE THREE COUNT: MY LIFE IN STRIPES AS A WWE REFEREE PDF Jimmy Korderas | 234 pages | 09 May 2013 | ECW Press,Canada | 9781770410848 | English | Montreal, Canada All Shops > Wrestling | Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Adam "Edge" Copeland Foreword. For the first time, Korderas talks about the harrowing experience of being in the ring during Owen Hart's accident and "The Three Count highlights the triumphs and tragedies Jimmy Korderas experienced over his storied career as a WWE referee -- from humble beginnings with Jack The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee in Toronto to being a part of the main event with Edge and the Undertaker at WrestleMania. For the first time, Korderas talks about the harrowing experience of being in the ring during Owen Hart's accident and about the horrific effects of the Chris Benoit tragedy -- the most difficult moments of his life in wrestling"--P. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. More Details Other Editions 4. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Three Countplease sign up. Would you guys recommend this book to myself? See 1 question about The Three Count…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Apr 11, Brandon rated it really liked it Shelves:memoircanadiannon-fictionwrasslin. Jimmy Korderas is an anomaly in the wrestling business. But can you blame him? He worked his dream job for over twenty years! Not many people can say they've achieved that level of personal success i Jimmy Korderas is an anomaly in the wrestling business. Not many people can say they've achieved that level of personal success in their lives. Jimmy's book is an entirely different animal when it comes down to the tropes of wrestling autobiographies. Most performers often seem to insist on slinging dirt or writing about how fantastic an entertainer they were. Jimmy instead focuses very little on himself and more so on the people around him. He gives us small glimpses into his personal life here and there but relies heavily on situations and stories that are memorable for both good and bad reasons. In fact, there are some real gems in here, one of which includes a match in which a certain foreign object is used by Owen Hart against Edge that would be a crime not to know. Korderas isn't out to offer up some groundbreaking information but rather relays his thoughts on the matter and his reactions as the events unfolded. Despite his positive attitude, there are some heartbreaking entries involving the untimely passing of the aforementioned Owen Hart as well as former WWE champion, Eddie Guerrero. His tributes are at moments touching but are also filled with some humorous behind the scenes antics. Both are legendary practical jokers, beloved by everyone they've worked with and the tales Jimmy relays are laugh out loud funny. Korderas gives the reader a peek into the role of a professional wrestling referee. It's amazing how integral their role within a match is. Everything from giving time cues to relaying messages from agents and producers backstage, it's a wonder guys can get through certain match styles where a referee isn't assigned. Jimmy Korderas should be an inspiration to us all. He took a passion that he had from a very early age and made a career out of it. Sure, there are always negative aspects to every job, even if it happens to be your dream job but it never hurts to remember that you're doing what you truly love in this life and that's how the author wrote this book. The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee a lucky guy, Jimmy. Apr 03, jersey rated it really liked it Shelves: wrestling. I really liked this book. These days, there are far, far, FAR too many wrestling books around, and it is getting harder and harder to work up my enthusiasm for them. There are some notable exceptions, however: Jericho's books, Bret Hart's, Terry Funk's- these all add a new piece to the wrestling history The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee. As does this. Right off the bat, this is a book written by the unsung heroes of wrestling- the referees. This guys are on the road, getting their hands dirty, keeping the show going, for much less money and recognition than the wrestlers. I have always wondered what being a referee was like, in terms of what goes on in their head while in the ring, and this book goes a long way to helping me understand that oft-forgotten aspect of the show. Also, the author doesn't insult anyone's intelligence by "proving" that wrestling is real. Man, I'm getting tired of that, as my last few reviews would show. I think that because Mr. Korderas does not depend on being a "tough guy" for his livelihood, that allows him to be refreshingly candid about his life and his approach to the sport. His stories are funny, and he tells them well. He also doesn't bad mouth anyone in this entire book, which was also a nice change from reading the Flair and Bret Hart books. Talk about calling it down the middle hee hee. Seeing his perspective on some events that I remember watching back in the day the Drew Carry Royal Rumble appearance, the refs all going on strike and kicking his ass were two of my favorites made the book worth it. This is a story of someone who had a dream, followed the dream, and was always appreciative of the people and luck that helped him get where he is today. It reminded me of Chris Jericho's books, and that is a good thing, as they are some of my favorites. He seems like a genuinely nice guy, who tries to get by as best he can, and doesn't try to drag people down. I think that there are a lot of his contemporaries that should read this book and use him as a role model Superstar Billy Graham for one. I strongly recommend this book for any wrestling fan. It's a different take on a well worn premise, and it helped me to remember what I loved about the sport in the first place. Well done, sir. May 08, Luke Koran rated it it was amazing Shelves: wrestling. In a truly one-of-a-kind full-length autobiography authored by a professional wrestling referee, Jimmy Korderas takes the reader on a satisfying ride on his backstage and in-ring career in "The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee. However, for a referee who worked for over 20 years, he really didn't cover many of the specific responsibilities and techniques concerning his profession. Maybe an autobiography isn't The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee place for that information even one about a referee, go figurebut that was actually a big part of my curiosity going into this book. Hopefully another referee pulls a Korderas and writes their own book - with their own perspective, stories, and a chapter on referee techniques please, as a special favor to this reader! But please, follow Jimmy's lead and publish without direct oversight of the WWE. The more freedom you have in expressing your memories and The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee, the greater the product becomes. Just take a look at some of the disappointing WWE-friendly autobiographies throughout the s if you don't believe me Brilliant for any wrestling fan Very interesting to read a refs perspective of the business and how Jimmy got into it all, this book has it all. Jun 30, Brian rated it liked it. This is a simple read. I was hoping The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee a little more dirt but he constantly talks about his love The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee the company. Brilliant A great book and a wonderful insight into Jimmys long career as a referee. Some of the stories are incredible, funny, sad but all are interesting. Apr 23, David Bril rated it liked it Shelves: wrestling-books. This was a solid biography from one of wrestlings long term referees. It gives you lots of insight into the world of the refs, which goes way beyond just the matches. The best part of the book is the Owen chapter, as Jimmy was the ref in the ring, when Owen tragically fell to his death. Worth a read for any wrestling fans. Jan 02, Sarah Daigen rated it liked it. I want to clarify that I enjoyed reading this book, from the point of view that it was written The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee a fellow Canadian, a wrestling-fan-turned-WWE-employee living the dream, and it contains a perspective rarely heard from in wrestling lit a referee as opposed to a former promoter or wrestler or manager.