Icons of Wrestling
Season 1 Episode 4 - Abdullah the Butcher
One of the most notorious wrestlers, Abdullah the Butcher, shed more blood in the ring than anyone. His tenacity in the ring is legendary, but his private life is another story.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Starring:Dale Barnes
Directed by:Claude Barnes
Season 1
S01:E01 - Gorgeous George
A story of a man who literally did it his way - from becoming a movie star to having great wealth as a World Wrestling Champion before hitting rock-bottom, penniless.
S01:E02 - Mr. America
One of the most well dressed wrestlers of all time was Mr. America A.K.A. Gene Stanlee. Mr. America overcame tragedy to become America's strongest man.
S01:E03 - Yukon Eric
One of the most beloved wrestlers of his time, Yukon Eric is considered by his peers to be the strongest man to ever enter the wrestling ring.
S01:E04 - Abdullah the Butcher
One of the most notorious wrestlers, Abdullah the Butcher, shed more blood in the ring than anyone. His tenacity in the ring is legendary, but his private life is another story.
S01:E05 - Hard Boiled Haggerty
One of the classiest wrestlers ever, Hard Boiled Haggerty also became an accomplished Hollywood actor. He starred in Harold and Maude and Paint Your Wagons with Clint Eastwood.
S01:E06 - The Iron Sheik
Meet the most hated man in wrestling: The Iron Sheik.
S01:E07 - Lou Thesz
Considered simply the greatest, Lou Thesz was 6-time undisputed Heavyweight World Champ and could count among his friends Bob Hope, presidents, and a host of world dignitaries.
S01:E08 - Pepper Gomez
A wrestler with a fiery temperament and a cast iron stomach, Pepper Gomez. He fought and clawed his way to stardom
S01:E09 - Antonio Inoki
Antonio Inoki is recognized as one of the greatest professional wrestlers to come out of Japan, defeating the likes of Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant.
S01:E10 - Penny Banner
Meet the “First Lady of Wrestling”, Penny Banner.
S01:E11 - Handsome Jimmy Valiant
This episode features one of the most eclectic wrestlers of all time; Handsome Jimmy Valiant.
S01:E12 - Jack Brisco
This episode features one of the classiest wrestlers of all time; Jack Brisco.
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