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Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt: The Matches That Made and Destroyed Legitimate American Professional Wrestling

The Matches Which Built and Crippled an IndustryFrank Gotch turned pro wrestling from a fringe spectacle to one of the most popular spectator sports. Still, it took Gotch three years to lure undefeated World Champion George Hackenschmidt to the United States for a title defense.The result was two controversial but legitimate wrestling matches, whose effects were felt for the next two decades.Read the true story of this series of matches.Read more

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