Tuesdays at the Gardens!

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 19
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 5th, 1970

1. George “The Animal” Steele beat Koko B. Ware at 5:18 with a Flying Hammerlock.
- Decent match with a good amount of action.
- Fans didn’t know who to cheer for this match.
- George Steele chased the referee to the backstage area after the bout.

2. Joyce Grable squashed Beverly Shade at 0:52 with a Middle Rope Dropkick.
- The crowd went crazy when Joyce Grable hit the dropkick on Shade.
- Joyce Grable now moves up the ranks in the MLW Ladies Division!

3. The British Bulldogs beat The Bushwhackers at 5:39 when Dynamite Kid hit a running lariat on Luke Williams!
- The British Bulldogs dominated the bout with Dynamite Kid being on offense for the majority of the match.
- The British Bulldogs got a big pop when they came out.
- There were some boos for The Bushwhackers but the crowd was behind them for the majority of the bout.

4. Tommy Rich beat Buddy Rogers at 6:47 with a Thesz Press!
- It was a good match that had the fans into it the whole time.
- If Tommy Rich continues winning he will be in line for a MLW Heavyweight championship match!

5. Bob Orton Jr beat Bill Dundee at 6:23 with a Press Slam Backbreaker!
- It was a very entertaining bout.
- Bob Orton Jr climbs higher up the rankings with this big win!
- Bob Orton Jr nearly put Bill Dundee away after several Superplexes.

6. Ivan Koloff beat Jackie Fargo at 3:43 with a Russian Sickle!
- Great match with plenty of near falls.
- The bout was pretty even but Ivan Koloff was the one who got the big win here.
- Ivan Koloff is getting closer to a MLW Heavyweight title match!

7. “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka beat Ted Dibiase at 1:02 with a Superfly Leap to retain the MLW Heavyweight Championship!
- Ted Dibiase didn’t stand much of a chance in this bout.
- Jimmy Snuka celebrated his defense by going in the crowd!
- This is Jimmy Snuka’s second title defense!

[Pariah]

DiBiase delivered a strong positive in that cage match with Dundee... Enough to get a crack at the title... But, it's great to see Superfly is still the champ... Fun stuff!

[Lee]

May 12, 2021 22:59:52 GMT -5 Pariah said:

DiBiase delivered a strong positive in that cage match with Dundee... Enough to get a crack at the title... But, it's great to see Superfly is still the champ... Fun stuff!

Nobody can put Jimmy Snuka away! Thanks for the comment bro!

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 20
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 12th, 1970

Main Event
Ivan Koloff -versus- Lou Thesz

Bill Dundee -versus- Bobo Brazil

Tommy Rich -versus- Bob Orton Jr.

Tag Team Match
Killer Bees -versus- Doug and Tommy Gilbert

JJ Dillon -versus- George “The Animal” Steele

Red Bastien -versus- Magnum T.A.

Opening Match
Rockin’ Robin -versus- Princess Victoria

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 20
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 12th, 1970

1. Princess Victoria beat Rockin’ Robin at 1:15 with a dropkick.
- It was a fast paced short match.
- Princess Victoria looked good in this bout.
- Princess Victoria is in line for a future Ladies championship bout.

2. Magnum T.A. beat Red Bastien at 2:24 with a Belly to Belly Suplex.
- It took two belly to belly suplexs to put away Red Bastien.
- Red Bastien didn’t have much offense in this bout.
- Magnum T.A. rises up the ranks with this victory.

3. George “The Animal” Steele beat JJ Dillon at 1:39 with a Flying Hammerlock.
- Pretty short match that was pretty much a squash.
- George Steele looking good here with a solid win.

4. The Killer Bees destroyed Tommy and Doug Gilbert at 2:29 when Brunzell put Tommy Gilbert in a Sleeper.
- The Killer Bees dominated Tommy and Doug Gilbert here in this bout.
- The Killer Bees climbed the tag ranks after this one.

5. Tommy Rich beat Bob Orton Jr at 0:44 with a Sleeper.
- The two had a wild brawl to the backstage area.
- A rematch has been scheduled for Super Card # 21.

6. Bobo Brazil beat Bill Dundee after three Coco Butts at 2:21.
- Bobo Brazil dominated this match.
- After the match Bill Dundee nailed Brazil in the back with a steel chair.
- Bill Dundee needed to be helped to the back.
- A rematch has been scheduled as Bobo Brazil was quite upset about getting nailed with a steel chair.

7. Lou Thesz beat Ivan Koloff at 1:28 with a Thesz Press!
- Lou Thesz rises up the singles rankings in this bout!
- Lou Thesz was cheered after his win tonight when walked to the backstage area after the bout.

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 21
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 19th, 1970

Main Event
Johnny Saint -versus- Jackie Fargo

Tag Team Match
The British Bulldogs -versus- The Killer Bees

Singles Match
Magnum T.A. -versus- Lou Thesz

Singles Match
Bob Armstrong -versus- George “The Animal” Steele

Special Rematch
Tommy Rich -versus- Bob Orton Jr.

Special Grudge Match
Bobo Brazil -versus- Bill Dundee

Opening Match
Angelo Poffo -versus- Iron Mike Dibiase

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 21
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 19th, 1970

1. Angelo Poffo beat Iron Mike Dibiase at 8:07 with a Neckbreaker!
- This was a great match to kick off the show.
- Both wrestlers looked impressive in this contest.
- Both wrestlers were busted open.

2. Bobo Brazil beat Bill Dundee at 3:38 with a Coco Butt.
- It took two Coco Butts to put away Bill Dundee.
- The fans went crazy when Bobo Brazil won.

3. Tommy Rich beat Bob Orton Jr with a Sleeper at 3:35.
- Good match between the two.
- Tommy Rich moves up the rankings after a big win here.

4. George “The Animal” Steele beat Bob Armstrong with a Flying Hammerlock at 5:27.
- Early in the match Steele ripped open a turnbuckle.
- Steele rammed Armstrong’s arm on the exposed buckle several times.
- This was a very entertaining match going into intermission.

5. Magnum T.A. beat Lou Thesz at 4:17 with a Belly to Belly Suplex.
- This was a really good match.
- Lou Thesz nearly put away Magnum twice.
- The crowd popped huge when Magnum hit the Belly to Belly Suplex.

6. The British Bulldogs beat The Killer Bees at 12:05 to earn a MLW Tag Team championship Match.
- Dynamite Kid finished off Jim Brunzell after hitting a Diving Headbutt.
- The British Bulldogs will face The Fantastics next card.

7. Jackie Fargo beat Johnny Saint at 8:09 with two Atomic Drops.
- Great main event match between these two.
-Jackie Fargo will face Magnum T.A. next card to determine the number one contender for the MLW Heavyweight title.

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 22
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 26th, 1970

Main Event
MLW Heavyweight Contenders Match
Magnum T.A. -versus- Jackie Fargo

MLW Tag Team Championship Match
The Fantastics -versus- The British Bulldogs

Red Bastien -versus- Koko B. Ware

Special Ladies Bout
Princess Victoria -versus- Joyce Grable

Singles Match
Ed “Strangler” Lewis -versus- John Pesek

Singles Match
Nick Bockwinkel -versus- Buddy Rogers

Opening Match
Don Leo Johnathon -versus- Mad Dog Vachon

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 22
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 26th, 1970

1. Mad Dog Vachon beat Don Leo Jonathon at 4:24 with a double foot stomp.
- Good opening match to kick off the show.
- Mad Dog Vachon was able to take down the giant Don Leo Jonathon.

2. Nick Bockwinkel beat Buddy Rogers at 3:42 with a Bockwinkel Sleeper.
- Very entertaining match with plenty of near falls.
- Nick Bockwinkel looked great in this huge win over Buddy Rogers.

3. John Pesek beat Ed “Strangler” Lewis at 0:58 with a Tiger Man Toehold.
- John Pesek made quick work of Ed “Strangler” Lewis here in his debut.
- John Pesek needed two Tiger Man Toeholds to put him away.

4. Princess Victoria beat Joyce Grable at 7:26 with Tomahawk Chops!
- This was a great match to bring the show to intermission.
- Princess Victoria got a big win here over Joyce Grable.

5. Red Bastien beat Koko B. Ware at 6:30 by pinfall.
- The referee was knocked out at one point during the match.
- Red Bastien has earned a MLW Junior Heavyweight championship match on the next card.

6. The Fantastics beat The British Bulldogs at 4:54 when The Fantastics hit a Fantastic Flip on Davey Boy Smith to retain the MLW Tag Team Championship.

7. Magnum T.A. beat Jackie Fargo at 0:44 with after two Belly to Belly Suplexes.
- Magnum T.A. completely squashed Jackie Fargo.
- Magnum T.A. will face “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka for the MLW Heavyweight championship on the next card!

[Lee]

Maple Leaf Wrestling Super Card # 23
Maple Leaf Gardens - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 2nd, 1970

Main Event
MLW Heavyweight Championship Match
“Superfly” Jimmy Snuka (Champion) -versus- Magnum T.A. (Challenger)

MLW Junior Heavyweight Championship Match
Danny Hodge (Champion) -versus- Red Bastien (Challenger)

MLW Ladies Championship Match
Mildred Burke (Champion) -versus- Princess Victoria (Challenger)

Mad Dog Vachon -versus- Nick Bockwinkel

John Pesek -versus- The Barbarian

Buddy Rogers -versus- Don Leo Jonathon

Ed “Strangler” Lewis versus- Koko B. Ware