Whipper Billy Watson
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William John Potts, was a Canadian professional wrestler best known by his ring name "Whipper" Billy Watson. He was a two-time world champion, having held both the National Wrestling Association title
Whipper Billy Watson
Wrestling Sikeston, MO 1938 1
Gorgeous George
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George Raymond Wagner, known by his ring name Gorgeous George, was an American professional wrestler. In the United States, during the "First Golden Age" of professional wrestling, Gorgeous George was
Whipper Billy Watson
…match. Watson defeated Nanjo Singh for the British Empire title on April 30, 1942. He feuded with Bill Longson, Lou Thesz, Yvon Robert, Gene Kiniski, Gorgeous George, and The Sheik, among many others. Watson earned a reputation as someone who was willing to lose clean in the ring. He earned an "everyman" image and…
George in the 1950s
Photo postcard of Gorgeous George, "the Human Orchid" and the "Toast of the Coast", circa 1940s.
George attempting to pin another wrestler during a match, 1949
Gorgeous George and wife Betty, 1950