DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Pro wrestling in 1943 and 1944

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• By Karl Stern
• Published: 24 Jan 2018, 09:13

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On this edition of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, host Karl Stern takes a look at 1943-44 in pro wrestling.

How did World War II affect pro wrestling? Steve “Crusher” Casey is a major star and World Champion, which causes the creation of one of pro wrestling’s most interesting championships — the War Time Duration title. Also, the French Angel is a major attraction, the pre-NWA continues to take shape, and much more.

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Karl Stern

Karl Stern is a pro wrestling historian specializing in the 1980s and pioneer era (pre-1900) of pro wrestling. He is an author who has written several books on wrestling and independently runs the When It Was Cool retro pop culture website.

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