Karl Pojello (born Karolis Požėla, February 13, 1893 – September 4, 1954) was a Lithuanian and later American professional wrestler and promoter.

[2] In 1906, he moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work in a pharmacy owned by his brothers Antanas and Motiejus.

When he beat Johnny Mayers, another Lithuanian wrestler, considered to be middleweight champion of the world, he came to fame and recognition.

Pojello met Maurice Tillet in Singapore in February 1937, and convinced him to become a professional wrestler.

Pojello went back to Europe with Tillet and wrestled there until the start of World War II, when he and his friend were forced to return to the US.