Sonnenberg became the biggest draw in professional wrestling, although he would soon be eclipsed by Jim Londos, wrestling's biggest star during the Great Depression. Sonnenberg consistently drew big crowds in Los Angeles for promoter Lou Daro—part of the Bowser camp.
Sonnenberg achieved significant success as a professional wrestler, but he eventually lost popularity to Jim Londos, who became wrestling's most popular figure during the Great Depression. Sonnenberg consistently drew large crowds in Los Angeles due to promoter Lou Daro, who was part of the Bowser faction.