Gotch vs. Hackenschmidt – The Original Wrestling Screwjob
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Gotch and Hackenschmidt garnered much fame in the early 1900s but ultimately would damage wrestling’s credibility for years to come.
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Soon after the turn of the 20th century, thousands of fans bought into the hype of the "Russian Lion" George Hackenschmidt and Frank Gotch. They would have two confrontations with great publicity, but ultimately, both Gotch and Hackenschmidt’s affairs would fail to meet public expectations. Their rematch, in particular, would damage the perception and credibility of professional wrestling for decades to come.
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