George “The Animal” Steele comes to Rochester to sign his new book on July 16

George “The Animal” Steele the wrestling legend from the 1980’s and 90’s is coming to The Rochester Barber Shop on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 to sign his new book.

According to www.WWE.com, “WWE has been home to some of the wildest and most unpredictable Superstars in sports-entertainment history. However, with his trademark green tongue, hairy torso and penchant for eating turnbuckles, George “The Animal” Steele might be the most unorthodox man to step foot in a WWE ring.

While he was always seen as a savage during his WWE tenure, Steele is actually a very well-educated man. Prior to breaking into sports-entertainment, Steele received his Masters Degree from Central Michigan University and became a high school teacher and wrestling coach in the Detroit area.

It was during his teaching stint that he began moonlighting in sports-entertainment, working in the Detroit-area promotions. His first WWE appearances took place in 1967, when he came to WWE and began a heated rivalry with champion Bruno Sammartino…”