
Double-Crossing the Gold Dust Trio: Stanislaus Zbyszko's Last Hurrah
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The Double Cross Which Brought Down the Most Powerful Organization in Professional WrestlingBetween 1923 and 1928, World Champion Ed "Strangler" Lewis, manager Billy Sandow and promotional genius Joseph "Toots" Mondt dominated pro wrestling. Their promotional practices resulted in Ed "Strangler" Lewis earning more money than any professional athlete in the 1920s including Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey.Riding a high tide of full houses and big gates, poor decisions based on greed led to trouble for both the Trio and professional wrestling.Learn How a 45-Year-Old Changed the Fortunes of Professional Wrestling For Nearly a DecadeRead more
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Chapter 1 – Lewis vs. Stecher
Chapter 2 – Ed “Strangler” Lewis First Title Reign
Caddock left wrestling to head back home to Walnut, Iowa, where he was successful in the automobile and oil businesses.[xxxv]
Chapter 3 – The Old Man Returns from Europe
Chapter 4 – Zbyszko Wrestles Lewis
In a transportation feat as air travel was in its infancy, Zbyszko was in Boston on May 30th to defeat Pete Daily in a one fall match.[lxxvi]
Chapter 6 – Lewis Pursues Zbyszko
Chapter 7 – Lewis Regains the Championship
Chapter 8 – Joseph “Toots” Mondt
Chapter 9 – The Trio Changes Wrestling