George Hackenschmidt

Georg Hackenschmidt (often spelled "George" Hackenschmidt) (July 20, 1878 - February 19, 1968) was an Estonian professional wrestler best remembered for being the first widely recognized World's Champion.
==Career==
==Wrestling facts==
*Finishing and signature moves
:*Bear hug
*Nicknames
:*"The Russian Lion"
==Championships and accomplishments==
*World Heavyweight Champion (original version)
*European Greco-Roman Heavyweight Champion
*French Heavyweight Champion
*Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (Class of 2002)
*Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1996)
*George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (2003)
*World Wrestling Entertainment
**WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2016)
==External links==
* Profile
* WWE.com Profile
Category:Estonian wrestlers
Category:George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Category:Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Category:1878 births
Category:1968 deaths
Category:1896 debuts
Category:1911 retirements
Category:Wrestlers who have died
Category:Male wrestlers
Category:WWE Hall of Fame Legacy Inductee