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Evan Lewis (May 24, 1860 – November 3, 1919) [1] was an American professional wrestler who was the first recognized American Heavyweight Champion and is credited with perfecting the "stranglehold" or "neck yoke" more commonly known today as the sleeperhold.
Aug 20, 2024 · Evan Lewis (May 24th, 1860 – November 3rd, 1919) emerged as a pro wrestler during an era when the Lancashire catch-as-catch-can style was becoming the dominant form of wrestling in America. This relatively new style quickly gained popularity due to its flashy and showy nature.
Evan Lewis, the ‘Strangler’, was the most popular and feared wrestler of the period between 1883 and 1899. Lewis was the king of the catch-as-catch-can style, his finishing hold was the strangle, which was a rough version of today's sleeper.
Evan Lewis (May 24, 1860 - November 3, 1919) was an American professional wrestler who was the first recognized American Heavyweight Champion and is credited with perfecting the "stranglehold" or "neck yoke" more commonly known today as the rear naked choke.
Between his use of the stranglehold and the delibrate destruction of a fellow wrestler, Evan Lewis was the most talked about grappler in the business. He had a number of financial backers,
Mar 26, 2015 · Do Not Make Lewis Angry Powerfully built, skilled at submissions and vicious, Evan "Strangler" Lewis became the most feared professional wrestler of the 19th Century. Six Buffalo, New York police officers could not back Lewis down.
Feb 15, 2021 · Evan “Strangler” Lewis defended his American Heavyweight Wrestling Championship against Martin “Farmer” Burns. The 34-year-olds were both skilled with “hooks” or submission holds making them the top of the food chain in legitimate professional wrestling.
