The first recognized world heavyweight champion, “the Russian Lion” George Hackenschmidt, is the next name announced for Legends Expansion VII!
President Theodore Roosevelt once remarked, “If I wasn’t President of the United States, I’d like to be George Hackenschmidt,” and with good reason. This dominant grappler was one of the strongest men in the world and an elite athlete of extraordinary physical prowess, possessing supreme fighting skills. He contrasted that with a quietness of spirit, high intellect, and artistic nature.
A true original and icon of professional wrestling, Hackenschmidt joins fellow pioneer and heated rival Frank Gotch when this set drops in March! Pre-orders begin later this month.
