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Origins of a Legend

Origins of a Legend

Ken Zimmerman Jr.

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Año de edición:
2024
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Biografía: general
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9798869157539
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The early years of one of the top two legitimate professional wrestlers of all-timeMyths and tall tales obscure the true history of Ed 'Strangler' Lewis’ early years in professional wrestling.How many legitimate matches did Lewis wrestle prior to 1916? How did he really meet Billy Sandow? Why did he change his name to Ed 'Strangler' Lewis?Learn the true history of Lewis’ first five years in professional wrestling.

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