228. Ed Don George
A former World Champion from the 1930’s, Ed Don George was a former Olympian in the 1928 Games. He was a recognized World Champion in both Europe and the United States and following his career he would become a successful promoter in both the U.S. and in Cuba.
The Bullet Points
- Billed From: U.S.A. (LaJUnta, Colorado)
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Key Championships Held: AWA (Boston) World Heavyweight (3)
European Heavyweight - Why they will get in: This is a former World Heavyweight Champion and that does matter.
- Why they won't get in: He might be best known for Ed “Strangler” Lewis shooting and taking the title from him.
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Five Greatest Matches/Moments: 1. Defeated Gus Sonnenberg for his first World Title (10/10/30)
2. Reclaimed the AWA World Title from Henri Deglane (2/9/33)
3. Won the European version of the Heavyweight Title from Al Perreira (4/5/37)
4. Again won the AWA Title, this time from Steve Casey (4/18/39)
5. Became a member of the inaugural Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Class (1996)
Should Ed Don George be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 53.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 38.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 7.7%
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