劉易斯從茲比斯科奪回冠軍

十二月 14, 1922, 一群 10,000 粉絲們充滿了聖. 聖路易斯體育館將觀看現任世界重量級摔跤冠軍埃德之間的複賽 “扼殺” 劉易斯和前冠軍斯坦尼斯勞斯·茲比什科. 劉易斯 “defeated” Zbyszko 在威奇托奪冠, 三月的堪薩斯 1922. 這些粉絲不知道, the plan was for Zbyszko to lose the match to Lewis but look strong in the process.

比利·桑多, 劉易斯’ manager, and Lewis controlled the World Championship at the time. When Lewis dropped the title in 1921, it was with the understanding Zbyszko would drop it back at some time in the future. With his title reign running out of steam, Sandow and Lewis let Zbyszko know it was time to drop the title back in March 1922. As I wrote last month, they were concerned about whether Zbyskzo would actually cooperate in the rematch or try to turn the match into a legitimate contest.

The match began at a very quick pace. Lewis secured several headlocks, which Zbyszko powered out of time and again. Zbyszko worked for a toe hold, when he was on offense. The fast pace of the match demonstrated Lewis and Zbyszko were working together to make an exciting match.

The back and forth continued until the 41-minute mark. Zbyszko caught Lewis with a flying mare for the first fall in 41 分鐘, 15 秒. With Zbyszko winning the first fall, it was further evidence Lewis trusted Zbyszko to go through with the finish.

After the 15-minute intermission, Lewis dominated the second fall. After securing a succession of headlocks, Lewis threw Zbyszko heavily with a flying headlock. Zbyszko’s right shoulder struck the mat first before rolling onto his left shoulder for the second fall at 24 分鐘, 25 秒.

Jack Herman was managing Zbyszko for the match, while John Furla served as chief second. They had to help Zbyszko to his feet as he appeared to be in agony. Zbyszko held out his right arm like his shoulder was separated. Lewis could have accidentally hurt Zbyszko but it’s unlikely. 該 “injury” would setup the finish in the third fall.

After another 15-minute rest, the men returned with Zbyszko milking his injured shoulder. Lewis immediately attacked with a series of headlocks. When Zbyszko attempted a second flying mare at the 14 分鐘大關, Lewis pulled the arm down behind Zbyszko’s back into a hammerlock. The hammerlock on his injured arm was too much and Zbyszko was forced to submit. 和 “扼殺’ Lewis was still World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.

The gate was announced at $16,000.00 同 60 percent of the gate going to Lewis and Zbyszko. Lewis was supposed to receive $7,200 and Zbyszko $2,400. 然而, it’s hard to know how the gate was actually divided. The winner and loser purses were announced to the newspapers to conceal the match was an exhibition. The usual split was much closer to 50-50.

Peace reigned in Sandow’s camp but it would only last for a few years. Professional jealousy would destroy the most profitable partnership in 1920s professional wrestling.

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Source: 聖. Louis Star and Times, 十二月 15, 1922 版, P. 20

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