Tag: pioneer era
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: The first Japanese pro wrestler
Matsuda Sorakichi was the first Japanese star in America. He faced all the top names of his era including Evan “Strangler” Lewis, Duncan C. Ross, Edwin Bibby, Tom Cannon, and others. Though on the small side, he gave the top wrestlers of the day all they could handle and was highly respected by the best…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Jack Carkeek goes to prison
It’s time for another entry into the 1000 Hours series which looks at the pioneer era which describes wrestling prior to the Frank Gotch era around the year 1900. This series looks to uncover the lost origins and evolution of modern entertainment style of pro wrestling. Jack Carkeek was a well-known top level wrestler during…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Pioneer era wrestler John McMahon
On this week’s DragonKing Karl Classic Wrestling Show, I introduce my 1000 Hours series which looks at the pioneer era which describes wrestling prior to the Frank Gotch era around the year 1900. This series looks to uncover the lost origins and evolution of modern entertainment style of pro wrestling. Famous names among the pioneer era…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Pro wrestling longform history, pt. 9
Host Karl Stern wraps up the 1800s in the latest of his ongoing longform series of the history of early professional wrestling wth some really interesting stories involving one of the most colorful characters of the pioneer era: the Terrible Turk. Also on the show: The end of the 1800s and the rise of/early careers…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A Longform History of Wrestling Part 8
We are up to the 1880s through the 1890s and in this episode, we take a look at the prime era of Evan Strangler Lewis and his battles with other top names of the era. He is also, apparently, a horrible promo with a great newspaper promo from him. Also, we see one of our first giants…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform history of pro wrestling, pt. 7
Host Karl Stern continues his series on the chronological history of pro wrestling in the pioneer era on today’s show.. On this episode we see the rise of the original Strangler Lewis, Evan Lewis plus the careers of William Muldoon and Col. McLaughlin wind down and we look at some interesting trivia and notes about…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform history of pro wrestling, pt. 6
Image courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com Host Karl Stern continues his detailed examination of the history of pro wrestling, continuing in the 1880’s where we continue to see the domination of Col. McLaughlin, the rise of William Muldoon, the death of Clarence Whistler, the rise of Evan Strangler Lewis, and the first Japanese star to tour the…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform history of pro wrestling, pt. 5
Karl Stern’s history of pro wrestling series continues into the 1880s and this show gets into some really interesting characters like William Muldoon, Viro Small, and Clarence “The Kansas Demon” Whistler. Wait until you find out about Whistler. Your modern heels know nothing. Topics covered on this episode: The mailbag is dead for now so…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform history of pro wrestling, pt. 4
Your host Karl Stern (also of When It Was Cool) presents the fourth part in a long series covering the chronological history of pro wrestling. Still in the Pioneer Era, we meet Richard K. Fox, a hugely important figure in wrestling history, and Col. James H. McLaughlin kills another man. Additionally, we get thoughts on newly…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling: Marathon leftovers, Q&A
Karl Stern returns to the regular format of questions and answers and begins catching up on questions generated during the July marathon. Questions, corrections, and conversations include: When Tommy Rogers isn’t Tommy Rogers The wonderfully horrible job Sports Illustrated did with their ranking of wrestlers Marathon follow-ups on Canek, Marty Jannetty, and Sgt. Slaughter An incredible article…