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In this episode of pplpod, we step into the squared circle to explore the career of Solomon "Saul" Weingeroff, the legendary professional wrestling manager known to fans as "Gentleman" Saul Weingeroff. A master of generating heat, Weingeroff defined what it meant to be a heel in the 1960s and 70s, managing infamous tag teams like The Islanders (Afa and Sika) and the Nazi-sympathizing Von Brauners to NWA World Tag Team Championships.

We discuss his wildest antics in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and the Memphis wrestling territory, from his pioneering use of fireballs and his signature cane to aid his clients, to his eccentric 1964 run for U.S. President. Discover how this NWA Hall of Fame inductee caused riots in major cities, requiring police escorts just to leave the arena. Whether you are a fan of old-school wrestling history or fascinating biographies, tune in to hear the story of the man behind the mayhem.