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Karl Gotch
Belgian professional wrestler and trainer (1924-2007) · Belgium · On the map · Athletes · Died at 82
Karl Charles Istaz, known by the ring name Karl Gotch , was a Belgian-born American professional wrestler, catch wrestler, amateur wrestler, and trainer.
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Considered one of the most influential wrestlers of his time period, he is best known for training several acclaimed and influential professional wrestlers in Japan, and for becoming a catalyst in the faculty development of strong style, alongside New Japan Pro-Wrestling founder Antonio Inoki and fellow trainer Billy Robinson.
