285. Gus Sonnenberg
One of the few professional wrestlers to defeat Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Gus Sonnenberg was also a former NFL Champion and a fixture in the American Northeast wrestling scene. Sonnenberg was a major fixture in the New England area, which can’t hurt him in regards to what is essentially a Hall of Fame based in Connecticut.
The Bullet Points
- Billed From: U.S.A. (Ewen, Michigan)
- Key Championships Held: AWA (Boston) World Heavyweight
NWA World Heavyweight - Why they will get in: With the new rules, Sonnenberg is now a contender.
- Why they won't get in: He is a minor player in regards to this era.
- Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Unsuccessfully challenged Ed Lewis (6/30/28)
2. Challenged Lewis and this time defeated the legend (1/4/29)
3. Lost the World title to Ed Don George (12/10/30)
4. Defeated Marv Westenberg for the AWA World Title (3/16/39)
5. Beat and unmasked the Shadow to become the AWA World Champion (1939)
Should Gus Sonnenberg be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 81.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 12.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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