97. Sam Muchnick

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Sam Muchnick was a major force in the creation of the National Wrestling Alliance in 1948 and in 1950 would serve as the President of the most important governing body in professional wrestling from 1950 to 1977 (with the exception of two years). Muchnick would preside over the St. Louis territory making it one of the healthiest in the United States and would be the most influential men in the history of the NWA.

When Muchnick retired in 1982, the NWA would go into decline without his leadership, but as powerful as he was in professional wresting the fall of the NWA makes him a distant memory for many and a story that isn’t told enough.

The Bullet Points

Why they will get in: The WWE have shown respect to regional promoters. Sam Muchnick was a good one.
Why they won't get in: Unless Wrestelmania weekend takes place in the mid-west it will be hard for Muchnick to make it.
Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Took on his first term as NWA President. (1950)
2. Re-elected every year as the NWA President in the 1950’s (1950-60)
3. Formed the St. Louis Wrestling Club (1958)
4. Began his weekly wrestling show, “Wrestling at the Chase”, which lasted until 1983. (5/23/59)
5. Reinstated as the head of the National Wrestling Alliance in 1963 and would hold tat post until 1977. (1987)