The Great Gama
Deceased
Wrestler

"Rustam-e-Zaman"

THE GREAT GAMA

Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt

The Lion of the PunjabRustam-e-HindThe Undefeated Champion

Height

5'8" (173 cm)

Weight

249 lbs (113 kg)

Born

May 22, 1878

Died

May 23, 1960

Age

82 years (at death)

Gender

Male

Birthplace

Amritsar, Punjab, India

Nationality

Indian, Pakistani

Billed From

Amritsar, Punjab

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Biography

The Great Gama was an undefeated wrestling champion whose legendary career spanned over five decades in the early 20th century. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, famously remaining unbeaten throughout thousands of matches and earning the title of Rustam-e-Zaman. While his active career predates the formation of the WWWF, his training methods and unparalleled dominance left an indelible mark on the global wrestling landscape. In 2015, he was posthumously honored for his monumental legacy with an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Legacy wing.

Ring Names

GamaJan 1, 1895Dec 31, 1909
The Great GamaJan 1, 1910Present

Eras

Capitol Wrestling Era