Karl Gotch
Wrestler and trainer in professional wrestling
Born
1924
101 years ago
Died
July 28th, 2007
17 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A Belgian-American wrestler and trainer, Gotch gained recognition for contributions to professional wrestling, particularly in the world of catch wrestling. In the mid-20th century, he became a prominent figure in the wrestling scene in the United States. Gotch trained many future stars in professional wrestling and advocated for the technical side of the sport. He became a notable figure in the wrestling world, influencing generations of wrestlers with his grappling techniques and training methods. His legacy continues through the wrestlers he mentored and the techniques he popularized within the sport.
Championship title in World Wide Wrestling Federation
Training notable wrestlers including Billy Robinson
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