Episode 58 – 1910 Gambling Ring

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In this episode, I discuss the federal government prosecuting a gambling ring in 1910. The case exposed how wrestlers worked matches to bilk fans betting on the matches.

Update

I discuss Janel Grant’s legal team pausing Ms. Grant’s lawsuit as the federal government continues their investigation. I also discuss AEW’s need to correct course as they are driving off their most dedicated fans.

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Mugshot of John C. Mabry aka Mabray, who ran a boxing, wrestling, and horse racing gambling ring (Public Domain)

Main Content

In March 1910, the federal government tried John C. Mabry and his accomplices for using the U.S. mail to bilk gamblers. The court case exposed wrestlers working matches to rip off acquaintances the wrestlers convinced to be the matches.

Review

I review a bad WCW card from 1995, Super Brawl V.

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