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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Karl_GotchKarl Gotch - Wikipedia

    Karel Istaz (August 3, 1924 – July 28, 2007), best known by his ring name Karl Gotch, was a Belgian-American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, catch wrestler, and trainer. Gotch represented Belgium at the 1948 Summer Olympics in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling before learning catch wrestling at Riley's Gym , better known as ...

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  3. www.youtube.com › watchKarl Gotch: Kamisama - By Fumi Saito (Original Version)

    Apr 1, 1991 · Karl Gotch: Kamisama - By Fumi Saito (Original Version) - YouTube. Pro-Wrestling Historical Society. 558 subscribers. Subscribed. 1.4K. 91K views 7 years ago. The full, unedited version...

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  4. www.thesportster.com › facts-wrestling-fans-shouldThings Wrestling Fans Should Know About Karl Gotch - TheSportster

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    • Influenced MMA. Karl Gotch’s influence on mixed martial arts can’t be understated. Gotch’s influence on Antonio Inoki would involve not only training but also being Inoki’s cornerman for his landmark proto-MMA match with Muhammad Ali.
    • Trained Notable Japanese Wrestlers. During his time working for NJPW, Karl Gotch had a hand in training a number of Young Lions who would themselves become major figures in the pro wrestling world.
    • Worked For New Japan. As established, Karl Gotch’s technical style proved popular in Japan, making a particular impression on New Japan Pro-Wrestling founder Antonio Inoki, who wrestled Gotch in NJPW’s first-ever main event.
    • Innovator Of Moves. Karl Gotch’s “God of Wrestling” moniker doesn’t just extend to his technical skill and success and influence in Japan. Gotch also innovated a number of maneuvers that fans still see today, like the Cradle Piledriver (now known as the Gotch-Style Piledriver) as well as the Tombstone Piledriver.

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  6. www.youtube.com › watchA Tribute to Karl Gotch - The God of Wrestling カール·ゴッチ

    Japan's "God of Wrestling" presented here like never before, featuring rare footage and images. Special thanks to Dr. Mike Lano for allowing us the use of ma...

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  7. nwhof.org › hall_of_fame › bio_by_nameKarl Gotch - National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum

    Karl Gotch holds a near mythical spot in the history of wrestling. A native of Belgium, Karl Istaz grew up on the tough streets of Antwerp and learned to fight at an early age. A superb amateur wrestler, he made the 1948 Olympic team at age 18.

  8. www.prowrestlinghall.net › karl-gotchKarl Gotch | IPWHF

    Over the course of his career, Karl Gotch earned many superlative accolades. By his own description, however, he was just a kid from the waterfront. Born Charles Istaz on August 3, 1924, in Antwerp, Belgium, the future star began his athletic career in combat sports at the age of 10.

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  10. www.thesportster.com › karl-gotch-responsible-forKarl Gotch: The Man Responsible For Modern Wrestling

    Jan 11, 2022 · Learn how Karl Gotch, a Belgian-German wrestler, created his mixed grappling style and influenced the evolution of professional wrestling. From his Olympic career to his NWA scandal to his god-status in Japan, Gotch shaped the techniques and philosophies of many legends.