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Greco Roman and Catch as Catch Can, epic battles and Carny scams. Why were there two Strangler Lewises? What’s a Hippodrome? Find out when you listen, learn, and party with Nick and Heidi Howitzer: The Pro Wrestling History Nerds!
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Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
He could throw any man alive, he could lift a horse off the ground, he served in the Czar's personal guard, he drank a disturbing amount of milk, all while being the greatest Greco Roman wrestler of his day!
Join Nick and Chango as they explore the raw talent and insane drive that made George Hackenschmidt a legend!
Primary sources-
The Way To Live, by George Hackenschmidt
Complete Science of Wrestling, by George Hackenschmidt
Gotch vs Hackenschmidt: The Matches That Made And Destroyed Legitimate American Professional Wrestling, by Ken Zimmerman and Tamara Zimmerman
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