Lewis-Munn Wrestling Bout

This 1925 archival recording captures a tectonic shift in the world of professional athletics, documenting the high-stakes heavyweight title match between Ed 'Strangler' Lewis and Wayne Munn. More than just a sports reel, the footage serves as a silent witness to the moment the legendary Lewis—a man whose name was synonymous with grappling dominance—was dethroned by the younger, football-reared Munn. The film strips away the modern artifice of 'sports entertainment,' presenting a raw, unvarnished look at the physical toll and the technical maneuvering of early 20th-century wrestling. It is a stark, black-and-white observation of power, reputation, and the inevitable passage of the torch, captured with the flickering urgency of mid-twenties cinematography.