Our Fake History Episode #184- Was Wrestling Ever Real? (Part II)
Jul 25, 2023
Explore the fascinating world of professional wrestling's evolution, from manipulated matches to pure theatrics. Discover how kayfabe shaped iconic moments like Hogan vs. Andre at WrestleMania III. Learn about real double-crosses and title thefts that added drama to the sport. Uncover the rise of the wrestling Trust and its impact on kayfabe. Dive into the quirky characters of the 1930s, including the monstrous French Angel. The discussion will keep you entertained as it unravels wrestling's complicated history and its ongoing legacy.
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WrestleMania III's Manufactured Drama
- WrestleMania III exemplified how scripted sports entertainment can still sell a myth of real drama.
- Sebastian Major argues the event's promoted uncertainties were likely kayfabe, not genuine risk.
When Shoots Could Still Happen
- In the 1920s, worked matches still risked being turned into real contests by independent wrestlers.
- Sebastian Major shows these double crosses kept a thread of authenticity in pro wrestling.
The Gold Dust Trio's Double Cross
- Strangler Lewis, Big Billy Sandow, and Toots Mond conspired to regain control of the title from Jack Curley in 1921.
- They paid Stanislaw Zbyszko to drop the belt back to Lewis, forming the Gold Dust Trio's promotion.