✦ Legacy Profile

Karl Gotch

also known as Karl Istaz

'God of Pro Wrestling' in Japan; legitimate catch wrestler; trained generations of Japanese fighters

📍 Belgium/Japan⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Aug 3, 1924 – Jul 28, 2007

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Affiliated ·Historical; New Japan Pro Wrestling legacy

Born Antwerp, Belgium. Legitimate catch wrestling champion. Moved to Japan. Trained Inoki, Maeda, Fujiwara, Suzuki.

Notable Achievements

'God of Pro Wrestling' (in Japan); Legitimate catch wrestling champion; Trained Antonio Inoki, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Masakatsu Funaki, Minoru Suzuki

Documented Students

Antonio Inoki, Yoshiaki Fujiwara, Masakatsu Funaki, Minoru Suzuki