Episode 38.5 – Joe Stecher in the 1910s
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In this episode, we discuss news, the Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame, Joe Stecher in the 1910s, and review a match from Mid-Atlantic in 1983.
Update
I have completed about a third of the new project on Ed “Strangler” Lewis’ early career. I think the project may be complete in mid-January 2024.
We discuss CM Punk returning to WWE and what it could mean for both WWE and AEW.
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Main Content
We discuss the first few years of Joe Stecher’s career leading into Stecher winning the American Heavyweight Wrestling Championship but fans recognizing Stecher as the World Champion.
We also discuss where Stecher ranks amongst Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Frank Gotch, and Stanislaus Zbyszko.
Review
We review this year’s Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame. I have to admit during the discussion that my initial biases were wrong about the voters.
We end the episode discussing a Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling match between Roddy Piper and Greg Valentine prior to the Dog Collar Match at Starcade 1983.
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