Karl Gotch

Karl Gotch

Name Karl Gotch Real name Karl Istaz Nicknames The God of Pro-Wrestling Name history Karl Istaz (1948 Summer Olympics competing for Belgium), Karl Krauser (pro debut - 1961), Karl Gotch (1961 - ) Family Maestro(s) Billy Riley, Bob Robinson, Joe Robinson, The Snake Pit Birth date, location 1924 in Hamburg, Germany Obituary date July 28, 2007 Debut, location (pro) 1956 Lost mask to Height 6'1" (1.85m) Weight 245 lbs (111kg) Signature moves German Suplex, Cradle Piledriver, Cradle Tombstone Piledriver, Bow and Arrow, Underhook Suplex, Crossface Chickenwing Titles: WWF World Tag Team Championship (w/ Rene Goulet), NJPW Real World Heavyweight Championship, AWA (Ohio) World Heavyweight Championship, WWA World Tag Team Championship (w/ Mike DiBiase, NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship, IWA (Australia) World Heavyweight Championship

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