Loss Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 MyFootage.com "1928 Ed 'Strangler' Lewis and Gus Sonnenberg Wrestling Championship" 1929 Film 013546 World Heavyweight Title: Ed Strangler Lewis (c) vs Gus Sonnenberg (January 4, 1929; Boston, MA) (Discuss) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordi Posted August 2, 2018 Report Share Posted August 2, 2018 Check out Sonnenberg's selling here (first the leg, then later exhaustion from fighting out of the headlock). They tell a very simple and basic story: Strangler's legendary headlock vs the former Dartmouth football star's running head-butt. The commentary is hilarious. "Dynamite" Sonnenberg was one of pro wrestling' very first showmen. He did not have a legit wrestling background, but he had a great, powerful, look and very high-level athleticism. It's very cool to see these guys fight. If you are looking for it, it's easy too see the transition from "actual" wrestling to pure showmanship happening right there in the ring as you watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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