Lita: A less Travelled R.O.A.D.--The Reality of Amy Dumas

Written by Amy Dumas and Michael Krugman

Narrated by Amy Dumas

An exciting account of Amy Dumas—better known under her ring name Lita—and how she become one of the greatest female performers in WWE history.

Taking unexpected risks, daring to do what no one has done before, that's the reality of Amy Dumas, the remarkable woman behind Lita. With only a guidebook for a companion, Amy traveled to Mexico City in the late 1990s to learn about lucha libre, Mexico's professional wrestling. When she returned to the States, she was resolute in her goal to be a professional wrestler.

Amy found people who saw her determination and her heart, and agreed to train her. She met a number of wrestlers who would prove influential in her career. Among them were two North Carolina stars who had just signed with World Wrestling Entertainment—Matt and Jeff Hardy. Amy formed an instant bond with the brothers; their high-flying bravado inspired her own ring style.

It wasn't long before Amy—now christened Lita—joined WWE. She proved to be a pioneer in women's wrestling. It took a broken neck suffered on the set of a television series to stop her...but only temporarily. Lita is the stirring tale of one young woman's amazing journey to the top of WWE.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Sep 1, 2003
• ISBN: 9780743568692

Amy Dumas

Amy Dumas, better known by her ring name Lita, is a legendary WWE Hall of Famer and one of the most influential women in professional wrestling history. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she initially pursued a career in music before transitioning to wrestling. Making her WWE debut in 2000, Lita quickly gained fame for her high-flying, risk-taking style and her partnership with The Hardy Boyz. She became a four-time WWE Women’s Champion and was known for her iconic rivalries with stars like Trish Stratus. In 2014, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Beyond wrestling, Lita is a musician and animal rights advocate, fronting the punk rock band The Luchagors. Her trailblazing career has inspired generations of female wrestlers, cementing her legacy as a pioneer in the industry.

Reviews for Lita

[Mark Barnes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I appreciate that Lita took the time and care to narrate in her own voice. She told a lot of behind the scenes stories that I hadn’t known of. But this is the abridged version—I wish Scribd offered the full book.

[Alex Houchens · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very good abridged audiobook read by Lita. You get a good solid sense of her life & career trajectory up until she return from her infamous neck injury on the set of Dark Angel. Worth listening to, if you’re a fan of Lita.

[Nicholas Barber · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I wish it would have been the full book, but what I did hear was great and I loved that she read it herself.

[Kylie Miracle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I remember Lita's debut in WWE and was immediately drawn to her. I always had major respect for her and I'm sad it's taken me this long to read her book, almost 20 years. Her autobiography is dated and I wish one was available with more updates. It was still a good read though, especially for someone who was really into wrestling during the early 2000's.