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Sam Muchnick

American wrestling promoter · United States · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1905 to 1998 · aged 93

Samuel Muchnick was an American professional wrestling promoter, long based in St. Louis, Missouri. He is often regarded as wrestling's equivalent of Pete Rozelle, and he was instrumental in establishing the National Wrestling Alliance, which became the industry's top governing body, in 1948.

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Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

About this person

Muchnick served as the NWA's president from 1950 to 1960 and again from 1963 to 1975. He operated the St. Louis Wrestling Club, one of the primary members of the NWA, based in St. Louis.

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Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1998 · aged 93

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