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Samuel Muchnick (born Jeshua Muchnick, August 22, 1905 – December 30, 1998) was an American professional wrestling promoter from St. Louis, Missouri. He is often regarded as wrestling's equivalent of Pete Rozelle (the forward-thinking commissioner who revolutionized the NFL ), and he was instrumental in establishing the National Wrestling ...
Dec 31, 1998 · Sam Muchnick, who was the St. Louis promoter for 40 years, passed away Wednesday morning at 93 of internal bleeding. Muchnick was instrumental in the foundation of the National Wrestling Alliance in 1948, and was president of the NWA for two terms — 1950-60 and 1963-75.
In December 1992, Muchnick was a member of the first class of the St. Louis Jewish. Sports Hall of Fame along with Stan London, Alfred Londe, Harry Kessler, Marty Hogan, Mary Gail Dalton, Mac Brown, and Isadore Beilenson. The legendary Sam Muchnick passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at St.
Jan 26, 2020 · In the shady business of professional wrestling uniquely St. Louis wrestling promoter Sam Muchnick became known as “the honest wrestling promoter”. His influence within the National Wrestling Alliance was incomparable and many believe he was solely responsible for the success of the organisation.
Feb 29, 2024 · Many people attribute Wrestling at the Chase’s success to wrestling promoter Sam Muchnick. This small man with a funny name put St. Louis on the map. #wrestlingatthechase #wrestling #stl.
May 10, 2022 · When Harry S. Truman needed a venue in St. Louis for his presidential campaign, wrestling promoter Sam Muchnick helped him out. Muchnick’s son, Dick tells the story. This is an extra from the...
Dec 31, 1998 · Sam Muchnick, a St. Louis sports legend who jumped from sportswriting to promoting wrestling, turning professional wrestling here and nationally into mainstream entertainment, died Wednesday morning (Dec. 30, 1998) at St. John's Mercy Medical Center of internal bleeding. He was 93.
