Episode 37 – Zbyszko vs. Gotch

In this episode, we discuss Stanislaus Zbyszko’s campaign for Frank Gotch’s World Title.

Update

I give an update on my new book project on the early career of Ed “Strangler” Lewis.

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Main Content

Emil Klank, Frank Gotch’s manager, recruited Stanislaus Zbyszko to travel to the United States in 1909 to wrestle current World Champion Frank Gotch.

Gotch won a controversial match in 1910. Gotch refused to give Zbyszko another title try despite Zbyszko being the number one contender for the next three years.

Review

We review a ladder match between Buddy Matthews and Andrade El Idolo. AEW should fire whoever purchased the ladders.

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