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Madison Square Garden - Pedro Morales vs. Ivan Koloff
February 8, 1971 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Gorilla Monsoon vs. Lou Albano
June 30, 1973 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Killer Kowalski vs. Bruno Sammartino
April 29, 1974 | Approx. run time: 13 mins.
Killer Kowalski is one of the WWE Hall of Famers whose matches are sometimes hard to find in the WWE tape library, but thankfully, this match was discovered. Kowalski gives Bruno Sammartino one of his most difficult title defenses ever in this match. See why Kowalski is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
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The Blackjacks vs. Don Kernodle/Mr. Hayashi
April 2, 1975 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Jimmy and Johnny Valiant vs. Manuel Soto and Pete Sanchez
April 14, 1975 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.
Johnny and Jimmy Valiant were one of the most successful tag team champions in the ’70s. See them in action in Madison Square Garden in this video. And if you want to see more of Johnny Valiant, you can catch him on almost every episode of Wrestling Challenge in the WWECLASSICS.com archives.
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Madison Square Garden - Ernie Ladd vs. Bruno Sammartino
March 1, 1976 | Approx. run time: 10 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Bobo Brazil vs. Crusher Blackwell
March 1, 1976 | Approx. run time: 9 mins.
Baltimore - Billy Graham vs. Bruno Sammartino
April 30, 1977 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.
Championship Wrestling - Peter Maivia vs. Sylvano Sousa
May 3, 1977 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
The Rock’s grandfather, Peter Maivia, was one of the most popular Superstars in the ’70s and ’80s. The Hall of Famer competed in many matches on television, including this one against Sylvano Sousa. Sylvano might not be well-known, but he puts up a challenge for Maivia. Don’t miss this match!
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Madison Square Garden - Peter Maivia vs. Nikolai Volkoff
August 1, 1977 | Approx. run time: 17 mins.
WWE was honored to induct The Rock's father and grandfather into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. WWECLASSICS.com is just as honored to feature matches from both family members this month. Peter Maivia, The Rock's grandfather had many classic rivalries ranging from Bob Backlund to Mr. Fuji. However, one of Peter Maivia's earliest battles in WWE was an encounter against Nikolai Volkoff. Catch this rarely seen match.
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Madison Square Garden - Mil Mascaras vs. Billy Graham
December 19, 1977 | Approx. run time: 21 mins.
Harley Race vs. Rick Martell
December 19, 1977 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.
All Star Wrestling - Bobo Brazil vs. Hans Schroeder
February 18, 1978 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.
Philadelphia- Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Greg Valentine
July 21, 1979 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Pat Patterson vs. Bob Backlund
September 24, 1979 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.
The greatest World Title rivalries in the ’70s usually met inside a steel cage as a means to an end. Bob Backlund and Pat Patterson face each other in one of the greatest cage matches ever. Relive this fantastic match that still stands the test of time almost 30 years later.
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Championship Wrestling - Wild Samoans vs. Rick Martel & Rene Goulet
September 9, 1980 | Approx. run time: 13 mins.
Championship Wrestling - Sgt. Slaughter Cobra Clutch Challenge
January 13, 1981 | Approx. run time: 8 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Pat Patterson vs. Sgt. Slaughter
May 4, 1981 | Approx. run time: 17 mins.
Anybody who said hardcore wrestling didn't exist until ECW was born didn't see Sgt. Slaughter and Pat Patterson tear it up all over the country in the early '80s. When the rules were thrown out, the battles would just begin between both of these Hall of Famers. While Patterson and Slaughter traded victories throughout the years, only one man will have his arm raised here; watch this match to find out who!
Relive Pat Patterson's Intercontinental Championship reign on The Legacy of the Intercontinental Championship! Watch300K 750K Buy$3.95/mo.
Relive Pat Patterson's Intercontinental Championship reign on The Legacy of the Intercontinental Championship! Watch300K 750K Buy$3.95/mo.
Madison Square Garden - Tests of Strength
June 30, 1981 | Approx. run time: 18 mins.
AWA - East West Connection vs. High Flyers
August 30, 1981 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.
Madison Square Garden - "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. Bob Backlund
June 28, 1982 | Approx. run time: 14 mins.
You have to include "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka in any collection of high-flyers! Jimmy Snuka set the bar when it came to cage matches. Most famously known for his dive off the cage in a match against Don Muraco, this cage match against Bob Backlund cannot be overlooked. Bob Backlund took on all comers during his five-year WWE Championship reign, but Backlund never imagined what Jimmy Snuka could do in the ring. Don't miss this unpredictable cage match!
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Championship Wrestling - Baron Mikel Scicluna vs. Rocky Johnson
October 5, 1982 | Approx. run time: 4 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Rocky Johnson & Tony Garea vs. Riki Cho Shu & Mr. Saito
November 22, 1982 | Approx. run time: 15 mins.
Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson is featured in this classic 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. Rocky Johnson had strong success as a singles wrestler, but his claim to fame was that he won a majority of his matches as part of a tag team. From Tony Atlas to Pat Patterson, Rocky Johnson never had a problem finding a tag team partner. That was certainly the case when he teamed with Tony Garea to take on Riki Cho Shu and Mr. Saito. Check it out!
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Championship Wrestling - Roger's Corner with Big John Studd
January 29, 1983 | Approx. run time: 1 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Rocky Johnson vs. Superstar Billy Graham
February 18, 1983 | Approx. run time: 5 mins.
Philadelphia - Arnold Skaland & Jimmy Snuka vs. Don Muraco & Lou Albano
November 24, 1983 | Approx. run time: 16 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Sgt. Slaughter vs. Iron Sheik
April 23, 1984 | Approx. run time: 9 mins.
Tuesday Night Titans - Mr. Fuji
June 6, 1984 | Approx. run time: 12 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Tito Santana vs. Bob Orton Jr
July 23, 1984 | Approx. run time: 23 mins.
Championship Wrestling - Brisco Brothers vs. Gino Carabello/Dave Barbie
January 5, 1985 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
Saturday Night's Main Event - Iron Sheik/Volkoff/George Steele vs. US Express/Steamboat
May 11, 1985 | Approx. run time: 13 mins.
Primetime Wrestling - Rocky Johnson vs. Rene Goulet
June 4, 1985 | Approx. run time: 11 mins.
Tuesday Night Titans - Jimmy Hart
June 21, 1985 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
AWA - Nick Bockwinkle vs. Sgt. Slaughter
October 8, 1985 | Approx. run time: 20 mins.
It’s another battle of Hall of Famers on WWECLASSICS.com. Both Slaughter and Bockwinkle were AWA Legends and this was a highly-anticipated match for the company. Will “American’s Champion,” Sgt. Slaughter, be victorious or does Nick Bockwinkle have another plan up his sleeve?
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WWE - Junk Yard Dog vs. Terry Funk
October 12, 1985 | Approx. run time: 16 mins.
Saturday Night's Main Event - Nikolai Volkoff vs. Corporal Kirschner
January 4, 1986 | Approx. run time: 5 mins.
All American Wrestling - Dory and Terry Funk Jr. vs. Jeff Gripley and Ivan McDonald
March 2, 1986 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
There weren’t too many Superstars willing to team up and face the Funk Brothers. Their ruthless and brutal wrestling style left their competition wounded for weeks. Take a look for yourself when Jeff Gripley and Ivan McDonald unfortunately signed the dotted lines to face the Hall of Fame brothers.
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Primetime Wrestling - Don Muraco & Mr. Fuji vs. SD Jones & King Tonga
April 8, 1986 | Approx. run time: 17 mins.
Championship Wrestling - Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy vs. The Bulldogs
May 17, 1986 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
WWECLASSICS.com went into the archives to find this hidden gem. In fact, we can guarantee this huge match hasn't been seen since its original broadcast more than 20 years ago. Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid were the World Tag Team Champions at the time, but the odds were certainly stacked against them. King Kong Bundy and Big John Studd were almost 300 pounds heavier than the champions! If Smith and The Dynamite Kid could pull off a victory it would certainly be considered a big upset!
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Madison Square Garden - Junkyard Dog vs. King Kong Bundy
June 13, 1986 | Approx. run time: 12 mins.
Madison Square Garden - The Fink's 10 Year Anniversary
January 19, 1987 | Approx. run time: 1 mins.
This year, we celebrated The Fink, Howard Finkel, being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Not only is Howard the most distinguishable voice in ring announcing, he’s also part of WWE.com and contributes weekly to the scheduling of WWECLASSICS.com. It is our pleasure to re-air The Fink receiving a prestigious award for his time announcing at Madison Square Garden.
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Boston - Koko B. Ware vs. Red Demon
February 7, 1987 | Approx. run time: 10 mins.
Primetime Wrestling - Don Muraco/Bob Orton Jr. vs. Dan Spivey/Jerry Allen
March 16, 1987 | Approx. run time: 13 mins.
AWA - Jerry Lawler vs. Samoan Joe
February 27, 1988 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
AWA - Verne Gagne/Butcher Vachon vs. Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissy/Jerry Blackwell
October 1, 1988 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.
Boston - Rick Martel vs. Tito Santana
April 22, 1989 | Approx. run time: 6 mins.
Madison Square Garden - Big John Studd vs. Akeem
February 20, 1989 | Approx. run time: 10 mins.
The Bobby Heenan Show - Debut Episode
July 17, 1989 | Approx. run time: 24 mins.
Before The Highlight Reel, The Cutting Edge and even The Barber Shop, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan hosted his own show, rightfully called "The Bobby Heenan Show." While David Letterman and Johnny Carson didn't have to worry about their jobs, we promise you that this is one of the most entertaining programs in the history of WWE.
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The Bobby Heenan Show - Episode 2
July 24, 1989 | Approx. run time: 22 mins.
The Bobby Heenan Show - Episode 3
July 31, 1989 | Approx. run time: 22 mins.
We bring to you the third installment of The Bobby Heenan show right here on WWECLASSICS.com. This variety show was one of the strangest installments of WWE television ever. On this episode, you’ll meet a belly dancer among other interesting guests. You can also catch the first two episodes in our archives as well!
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Madison Square Garden - Undertaker vs. Jimmy Snuka
January 21, 1991 | Approx. run time: 10 mins.
WCW Saturday Night - Paul Orndorff vs. The Barbarian
January 30, 1993 | Approx. run time: 5 mins.
When it comes to Paul Orndorff, most of his matches on WWECLASSICS.com have been from WWE. This time, we look at his success over in WCW. The Barbarian is certainly worthy competition and it’s going to come down to the first Superstar who makes a mistake to become victorious.
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SuperBrawl - Brian Pillman, Dustin Rhodes & Sting vs. Stone Cold, Rick Rude & Paul Orndorff
February 20, 1994 | Approx. run time: 16 mins.
Halloween Havoc - Sabu vs. JL
October 29, 1995 | Approx. run time: 3 mins.
Championship Wrestling - Eddie & Mike Graham vs. Don Carson & Sardo The Magnificent
April 15, 2008 | Approx. run time: 7 mins.
Lou Thesz vs. Antonino Rocca
June 13, 2008 | Approx. run time: 15 mins.
An ultra rare June Gem is featured in this video clip. Ever hear of the Lou Thesz Press? You should have since "Stone Cold" Steve Austin used it in almost every match. However, despite seeing this move, have you ever seen the wrestler that it was named after? Your answer is most likely no. That is until now. WWECLASSICS.com dug into the archives to find a match with the multi time NWA World Champion as he faces one of the most acrobatic stars to ever grace a WWE ring, Antonino Rocca. This is truly a gem only found right here on WWECLASSICS.com.
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Tuesday Night Titans - Iron Sheik and Claude The Camel
April 20, 2009 | Approx. run time: 23 mins.