Karl Gotch, Belgian-American wrestler and trainer (born 1924)

Karl Istaz, best known by the ring name Karl Gotch , was a Belgian-born professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and wrestling trainer. Considered one of the most influential wrestlers of his time period, he is best known for training several acclaimed and influential professional wrestlers in Japan, and for becoming a catalyst in the faculty development of Strong style, alongside New Japan Pro-Wrestling founder Antonio Inoki and fellow trainer Billy Robinson.