Episode 26 – Stecher vs. Caddock
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In this episode, I discuss the 1917 and 1920 World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship matches between Joe Stecher and Earl Caddock.
Update
A special thank you to listener Shannon Bertrand, who let me know that I loaded the wrong episode for Episode 25. I have corrected the episode and it should be available on all platforms.
If you have ESPN+, I strongly recommend you watch Jamall Emmers vs. Jack Jenkins from UFC on ABC: Topuria vs. Emmett.
I did enjoy Jey Uso kicking Roman Reigns in the face in the culmination of a three-year storyline. However, I am positive Vince McMahon will mess it up.

Earl Caddock in 1917 (Public Domain)
Main Content
Based on Mike Chapman’s interview on the Shut Up and Wrestle podcast with Brian R. Solomon, I took a look at both the 1917 and 1920 World Title matches between Joe Stecher and Earl Caddock.
After researching the matches, I changed my mind on the 1917 title match.
I did not change my mind about the 1920 title match.
I explain why during the main portion of the episode.

Joe Stecher with his championship belt (Public Domain)
Review
I skip the review but recommend some recently released WWE Championship Wrestling episodes from 1980. These episodes setup the Bruno Sammartino vs. Larry Zbyszko feud.
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