Édouard Carpentier
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Édouard Ignacz Weiczorkiewicz, better known by his ring name Édouard Carpentier, was a French and Canadian professional wrestler, gymnast, and member of the French Resistance during World War II.
Carpentier in 1973
Carpentier (left) with André the Giant and Yvon Robert Jr.
Wrestling Sikeston, MO 1938 1
Lou Thesz
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Aloysius Martin Thesz, known by the ring name Lou Thesz, was an American professional wrestler and wrestling coach. Considered to be one of the last true shooters in professional wrestling and describ
Édouard Carpentier
…documentary. The highpoint of his career was his NWA World Heavyweight Championship reign from 1956 to 1957. He won the title in a disputed contest against Lou Thesz on 14 June 1957. Some NWA territories and officials recognized the disputed win as a legitimate title change, while others did not. This led to the…
Thesz in 1953
George Tragos trained Thesz for nearly four years at the National Gym in St. Louis, Missouri.
Lou Thesz tied up with Maurice "The French Angel" Tillet in 1940
Lou Thesz in 1953, managed by Ed "The Strangler" Lewis.