Gotch Fouls Title nws txoj kev

Nyob rau hnub tim 3, 1908, American Wrestling tau zus ib Frank Gotch ntsib ntiaj teb Wrestling tau zus ib George Hackenschmidt rau lub ntiaj teb Title ntawm Dexter si Pavilion nyob Chicago, Illinois. Hackenschmidt muaj undefeated ua ib kev tab sis muaj tau tau zus ib ntiaj teb rau thaj tsam li 7 xyoo. Gotch twb ua tau ib lub xyoo laus tshaj ntawd tiam sis yog tus tu thiab kaum. Gotch ntawd kuj yog cov wrestler loj tshaj uas ua rau America mus txog lub sij hawm ntawd.

George Hackenschmidt yuav tom qab thov tias nws yog ib yam kev mob thiab raug mob ua ntej cov bout thiab wrestled tiv thaiv tsis tau tus kws kho mob txiav txim. Thaum nws nyob mas nws yeej raug mob ua ntej cov bout thib ob nyob hauv 1911, tsis muaj leej twg coj nws kev raug mob thaum lub sijhawm tus thawj bout. Hackenschmidt tawg lossis dam tias nws tsis yog ua excuses thiab Gotch yog tus txiv neej zoo.

Yog koj Hackenschmidt puas tau xav mus ua excuses, nws yuav muaj ib tsab taw mus rau Gotch tus tactics li Hackenschmidt tas lawm nws npe vim li cas. Gotch pheej siv tactics thaum lub bout, uas yuav tsum tau muaj no ua rau lub Gotch phim.

Gotch was always known for rough and questionable tactics. In one match, he tackled Stanislaus Zbyszko off the hand shake for a quick fall. In other matches, Gotch would foul the opponent to gain an advantage.

Gotch entered the ring weighing 196 pound to Hackenschmidt’s 208. As always, Gotch’s trainer, Martin “Farmer” Burns, accompanied his protege to the ring. Hackenschmidt attempted to lock up with Gotch but Gotch kept wiggling free. In one exchange, Gotch thumbed Hack in his eye causing swelling and difficulty seeing.

As the match progressed, Hackenschmidt would finally secure a grip on Gotch only to be struck repeatedly in the face by Gotch’s palm. At one point, Gotch clearly struck Hack in the face with several closed fist punches.

Gotch should have been disqualified for punching but referee Ed Smith did not seem to have any intention of interfering. Hackenschmidt continued complaining to Smith, who told him “Wrestle on!” The match continued this way until almost the two hour mark. Gotch then became offensive and tried to grab an armlock. Hack threw him off easily but was huffing and puffing.

A few more punches from Gotch put Hack face down on the canvas. Gotch was famous for his toehold and began to work for it as Hack pleaded with the referee. Hack was bleeding from his nose, lips and both eyes were almost swollen shut. He looked like he was in a mixed martial arts fight not a wrestling match.

Referee Smith interpreted Hackenschmidt’s appeals as giving up and stopped the match. Smith awarded Gotch the match. Hackenschmidt made no protest about the decision. After seven years, Hackenschmidt was no longer champion.

Gotch would reign for six years before retiring. Why he was allowed to foul so much in his title win is still a mystery today. Why do you think he was allowed to foul? You can leave a comment or ask a question about this or any post on my Facebook page and Twitter profile.

You can read more about this legendary feud in Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt: The Matches That Made and Destroyed Legitimate American Professional Wrestling available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback and e-book.

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