S4: Pro Wrestling
The Secret Life of Canada
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Wrestling in the 50's - Gorgeous George
Gorgeous george really pushed gender boundaries in this time. Was a wrestler who entered the arena in long silk robes. And he played up his beauty with feathered fans and a perfect set of blonde curls on his head. This was scandalous for a man in the fifties, so the audience loved to hate him. But none the less, heis considered to be one of the first super stars of po wrestling. In 19 59, when gorgeous george was nearing the end of his career, he was a part of one of the most iconic match as ever. It's 19 59 at maple leaf gardens, and gorgeous george is set to battle whipper billy w
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