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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gino Spocchia

Outrage after WWE wrestler given same name as Nazi figure

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WWE have been accused of inappropriately naming an Austrian-born wrestler after a Nazi naval commander, Gunther Stark.

The revelation came after 34-year-old wrestler Walter Stark called himself “Gunther” during his match against Roderick Strong on Tuesday.

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