Tod Is God

The Authorized Story of How I Created Extreme Championship Wrestling

By: Tod Gordon, Sean Oliver, Terry Funk - foreword

Narrated by: Sean Oliver

The uncensored inside story of ECW's founder Tod Gordon's journey from jewelry store owner to one of the three most powerful promoters in pro wrestling.

In Tod is God—so named for a chant the ECW fans created to honor the founder—Gordon chronicles each step of the company's meteoric rise to prominence, as well as the elements that led to his removing himself from the company before its demise. Gordon's former partnership with ECW booker Paul Heyman made for magical TV and in-ring moments. The friendship between Gordon and Heyman, both a blessing and curse, was the once-in-a-lifetime bond responsible for so many of history's greatest teams, bands, and partners. Gordon has stayed silent on the causes for the split and, by doing so, assumed blame for it. Until now.

Tod is God is the closest you'll ever get to living ECW's ride to the top. Come sit beside Sandman, Sabu, Terry Funk, Cactus Jack, and other ECW stars as Gordon brings you inside the locker rooms, hotel rooms, and car rides. From the triumphs and breakthroughs to the frustrations and tragedies, you'll live it all alongside the man who started it all.

©2023 Tod Gordon and Sean Oliver (P)2023 Tantor

ECW goldmine

This is a treasure trove of ECW stories. Great book. Highly recommend. I couldn’t get enough.

Required book for ECW fans

I’ve been a hardcore ECW fan for longer than I can remember. I ran a podcast for over a year dedicated to the history of ECW and this book gave me insight to the company, Tod Gordon especially, that I had no idea about. I laughed hard and cried almost as hard. Excited to listen to it again, and I just finished it. Now I’m hoping I have the chance to meet and hug Todd Gordon at the next convention.

ECW, What a legacy

The stories Tod shared were great, loved the behind the scenes stories he shared and really enjoyed the book all around. oh and F**k Paul Heyman

Worth A Listen

Wow, great book. Sean did a great job reading it too. Learned a lot.

Great listen

Tremendous book start to finish. Sean delivers great book after book telling the true story of ECW from the ground up.