Ed 'Strangler' Lewis
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Ed 'Strangler' Lewis was one of the most dominant wrestlers in history, with over 6,000 matches and only 32 losses. He held the world heavyweight championship five times and was a main attraction at Madison Square Garden. His influence extended beyond the ring: he helped shape professional wrestling promotion through the Gold Dust Trio and mentored future champion Lou Thesz. Lewis's legacy was honored with inductions into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame and the WWE Hall of Fame.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
WWE Hall of Fame
Legacy inductee in the first class of Legacy inductees
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to wrestling
NWA Ambassador of Good Will
Appointed as goodwill ambassador after retirement
Rankings & Lists
Most iconic sports stars of the 1920s
Heavyweight division ruler
Records & Feats
Longest winning streak in early professional wrestling
Lost only 32 of over 6,000 matches, a win rate of over 99.5%