Episode 32 – Lewis Shoots on Dean

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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u3ucpw/Episode_329q8zw.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, I discuss the recent termination of CM Punk from AEW and Ed “Strangler” Lewis shooting on “Man Mountain” Dean. Update Dan and I discuss Tony Khan firing the biggest star in his company, CM Punk. Main Content In 1934, Ed “Strangler” Lewis let “Man Mountain” Dean know it was a bad

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Wrestler Saves Drowning Priest

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George Baptiste spent about twenty years serving as St. Louis’ resident all-around athlete before taking over the company, Baptiste Tent and Awning, founded by his father Alexander Baptiste.  Besides plying his trade as an occasional but accomplished professional wrestler, Baptise was a powerful swimmer.  On August 11, 1900, Baptiste used his swimming skills to save another St. Louisan from drowning.

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Episode 31 – Evan Lewis’ Schedule

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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xbbcg5/Episode_316wffy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss the wrestling schedule of Evan “Strangler” Lewis during 1886. Update Dan and I discuss where we were at on September 11, 2001. We also discuss the recent death of the “Exotic” Adrian Street. Main Content In this episode, we discuss the wrestling schedule of Evan “Strangler” Lewis in 1886.

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Episode 30 – Shikat vs. O’Mahony

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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b7uzv9/Episode_30abul2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss the Dick Shikat double-cross of Danno O’Mahony in March 1936. We are also joined in the studio by my youngest grandson Connor, who is hanging out with his dad, Caleb, who returned to the podcast this week. Update I will be starting the new research project in the beginning

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Episode 33 – Bonus Episode Recent Deaths

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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tvxtnd/Episode_3395jmx.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYes, we are releasing an episode out of order. With three recent high profile deaths in pro wrestling, we wanted to release a bonus episode now to talk about them. We also inadvertantly insult a few people and have an interesting conversation about “cougars.” Over the past two weeks, we have lost “Exotic” Adrian

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Sorakichi Matsuda Dies in New York

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Sorakichi Matsuda travelled to the United States in late 1883 to begin his professional wrestling career. Matsuda intended to learn American professional wrestling and return to his homeland to start his own wrestling promotion. Matsuda’s manager made claims about his training in Japan, which could not be verified. Matsuda trained in sumo wrestling with the famous Isegahama stable but did

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Sullivan Wins Fight of the 19th Century

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John L. Sullivan was the transitional heavyweight prize fighting champion.  He transitioned prize fighting from the bare knuckle era to modern boxing under the Marquis of Queensbury rules by refusing to fight in any more non-gloved bouts.  Before he made this pledge, he took part in the Fight of the 19th Century with the formidable Jake Kilrain. Jake Kilrain was

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Episode 29 – Early Jim Londos

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https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/padnur/Episode_29btyp1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIn this episode, we discuss Jim Londos’ early career in St. Louis, Missouri. We also review Jim Londos vs. Dick Shikat from 1930. Update I am taking a month off after finishing Wayfarer in a Foreign Land: Sorakichi Matsuda Wrestles in America. I will work on blog posts and my last St. Louis history

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Browning Shoots with Miyake?

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On Tuesday, June 3, 1924, up-and-coming wrestler Jim Browning challenged Taro Miyake in a mixed styles match in Nashville, Tennessee. Browning, a wrestler from Verona, Missouri recently left the Missouri-Kansas area to wrestle in Tennessee and Kentucky. The 21-year-old Browning was developing a reputation for solid wrestling. Browning impressed promoters so much in the 1920s that the promoters put the

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