Karl Stern Show, Nov 1st

Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online · Nov 1, 2026

On this edition of the 1000 Hours Podcast by pro wrestling historian and author of DragonKingKarl's Pioneer Era Pro Wrestling Omnibus book available from Amazon, Karl Stern takes a look back at the early career of pro wrestling pioneer and champion John McMahon. Along with Col. James H. McLaughlin, John McMahon was one of the most famous early pro wrestlers and part of one of the first 'territories' or 'combines' that pro wrestling ever had. He even had famous shooting matches and survived being shot twice. Join us as we look back at the life of this original true pioneer of pro wrestling -…