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Post by eviltwin on Mar 21, 2022 23:50:50 GMT -5
Card #23 From The Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, MN
Maurice Tillet vs Billy Varga - Tillet proved to be a tough nut to crack. A more and more frustrated Varga eventually took out his frustrations on the ref, who called an end to the match in favor of the French Angel. TILLET WINS BY DISQUALIFICATION
The Crusher vs Bull Curry - This one promised to be a brutal slog of a fight from the start. Predictably, the fight spilled outside the ring, where Curry grabbed for a chair, only to have Crusher pry it from him, and commence to put it to use. The ref called for the bell. CURRY WINS BY DISQUALIFICATION
Gorgeous George vs Stu Hart - The Human Orchid, escorted by ally Bob Hope, carried the day, dominating his Cannuck counterpart, finishing him off with a swift takedown, and a well executed small package pin. GEORGE PINS HART
Lord James Blears vs Blue Demon - Blears' push for redemption marches on, as he impresses in dispatching another luchador foe. He capped the match with a showy splash for the pin. BLEARS PINS DEMON
The Sheik vs Freddie Blassie - Their first encounter was so brutal, the fans clamored for another. This one did not disapoint. This time, it was Blassie pouncing on a sudden opportunity, finishing The Sheik with a Southern Neckbreaker. BLASSIE PINS SHEIK
Jim Londos vs Verne Gagne - The local golden boy hero, Gagne, gave the fans what they came to see in the finale, a good match, and a decisive and confincing showing. Londos eventually succumbed to the infamous Gagne Sleeper. GAGNE WINS BY SUBMISSION
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Post by eviltwin on Apr 19, 2022 23:12:46 GMT -5
Card #24 From Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Don Leo Johnathan vs Bull Curry - The big man shows off some surprising athleticism against Wild Bill Curry. As the two are going back and forth early, Jonathan is sent into the ropes, rolls to avoid a telegraphed sunset flip by Curry, then gathers him up for a quick takedown, and bundles him up in a small package for a quick pin. JONATHAN PINS CURRY
Antonino Rocca vs The Crusher - Speaking of athleticism, Antonino Rocca put on a display at the expense of The Crusher. The hapless man from Milwaukee was tossed all around the ring, eventually securing the pin with an ankle scissors takedown. ROCCA PINS CRUSHER
Danny McShain vs Verne Gagne - McShain surprises the crowd, controlling the match early on. Gagne rallies with a sudden flurry of moves, before locking on the notorious Gagne Sleeper. In a matter of a couple minutes, McShain goes from an upset victor to a sleeping loser. GAGNE WINS BY SUBMISSION
Gory Guerrero vs Buddy Rogers - Tonight, Buddy Rogers showed a glimpse of the immense potential he's been alleged to possess. In short time, Rogers connected with a swift pair of dropkicks, and pinned Guerrero to close the match. ROGERS PINS GUERRERO
Lou Thesz vs Killer Kowalski - The imposing figure of Killer Kowalski was brought down swiftly and frequently by the technician known as Lou Thesz. The Killer managed a few violent outbursts, but Thesz grappling skill ruled the day, a clinical hammerlock twisted into a pinning combination, and the Killer was done. THESZ PINS KOWALSKI
El Santo vs Bronko Nagurski - GWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT - BEST OF 3 FALLS - The Champ is on a roll. He's gone through Thesz, Gagne, Kowalski, all challengers. Tonight, the former champ, the legendary luchador steps up to lay claim to what once was his. The first fall would be a back and forth struggle, both showing the aggression, toughness, and guts of a champion. It would be Nagurski who would break down the challenger with a vicious power slam to get the pin. The second fall would see the action spill outside, with Nagurski ignoring repeated orders from the ref, drawing the ire of the guy in the stripes, who called for the bell. The third and final fall would belong to Nagurski, who would lock Santo in his famous crab hold to secure the win. NAGURSKI WINS IN SPLIT FALLS
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Post by eviltwin on Apr 20, 2022 23:22:32 GMT -5
The Global Wrestling Alliance ushers in a new era in January 1950. We're proud to announce our new television deal with the Dumont Network. Each Saturday night, the Dumont Network will be airing the greatest spectacle in wrestling, the GWA. Cards will be broadcast live from the Hammerstein Ballrom in Manhattan, New York City.
The GWA World Champion, Bronko Nagurski will await the challenge of these top contenders :
1 - Lou Thesz
2 - Verne Gagne
3 - El Santo
4 - Antonino Rocca
5 - Don Leo Jonathan
The GWA would also like to announce an added attraction, the sanctioning of a new World Tag Team Championship. Six teams will vie for the belts in a single elimination tournament to be held in January, with the title match occurring on live televison on January 28th. The Aussie team, the Outback Raiders, Roy Heffernan and Al Costello, look to be the favorites to take the title. Challenges will come from the Canadian team of Stu Hart and Rod Fenton, the Luchadors, and the California duo of Billy Varga and Freddie Blassie.
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Post by eviltwin on Apr 23, 2022 10:20:23 GMT -5
January, 1950
Live Road Show from Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jim Londos vs Wild Red Berry - Londos controls the action through most of the match, and puts away Berry after a Fireman's Carry Slam
Johnny Valentine vs Danny McShain - Valentine scores the quick pin after McShain had Valentine stunned against the turnbuckle, and wildly charged at him, only to have Valentine dart out of the way.
Tag Team Title Tournament :
The Hollywood Stars, Freddie Blassie and Billy Varga vs The Italian Crew, Angelo Poffo and Mike Dibiase - The Stars get the win, as Blassie works over DiBiase, finishing him off with a couple knee drops near their corner
Yukon Eric vs Verne Gagne - In a gruelling exhibition, Gagne outlasts Eric, finishing him off with a quickly improvised spinning toehold
The Crusher vs Antonino Rocca - Rocca wins a spectacular match with an awesome flying body block from the top rope
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Post by eviltwin on May 1, 2022 23:28:24 GMT -5
Jan 7 - GWA Wrestling Showcase, on The Dumont Network
Lord James Blears vs Mick McManus
Fritz Von Goering vs Maurice Tillet
Chief Don Eagle vs Gorgeous George w/ Bob Hope
Tag Team Title Tournament : The Luchadors, Black Shadow and Blue Demon vs Bull Curry and Mad Dog Vachon
Killer Kowalski vs Buddy Rogers
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Post by neilybob on May 2, 2022 16:35:27 GMT -5
Jan 7 - GWA Wrestling Showcase, on The Dumont Network Lord James Blears vs Mick McManus  Fritz Von Goering vs Maurice Tillet Chief Don Eagle vs Gorgeous George w/ Bob Hope Tag Team Title Tournament : The Luchadors, Black Shadow and Blue Demon vs Bull Curry and Mad Dog Vachon Killer Kowalski vs Buddy Rogers My choices. |
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Post by Carlzilla on May 3, 2022 9:38:23 GMT -5
I like the teaming of Blassie and Varga. Hoping they do well.
I've got Blears, French Angel, Don Eagle, The Luchadores, and Rogers on the upcoming card...
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Post by eviltwin on May 6, 2022 16:56:05 GMT -5
Jan 7 - GWA Wrestling Showcase, on The Dumont Network
Lord James Blears vs Mick McManus - Our opening match in this debut episode, The Battle of Britain. His Lordship, James Blears faces the scrappy New Cross Londoner, Mick McManus. Blears proceeded to unleash a series of taunts on the newcomer before the bell, and carried out a relentless physical assault as well, tossing McManus all around the ring, and pinning him quickly in rather unceremonious fashion. BLEARS PINS MCMANUS
Fritz Von Goering vs Maurice Tillet - The Teutonic Terror squares off against the French Angel. It's well established that these two clearly don't like each other. This match proved to be fast, furious, and violent. Von Goering took the early offensive, but Tillet appeared to take what Von Goering had to give, and then reversed the tables. The Angel stunned Fritz with a vicious headbutt, and then locked on a bearhug. Von Goering had no choice but to concede. TILLET WINS BY SUBMISSION
Chief Don Eagle vs Gorgeous George w/ Bob Hope - The Human Orchid, escorted again by good friend Bob Hope, who cajoled the crowd and the cameras, introduced George, and palled along at ringside, as the Gorgeous One put on an impressive grappling exhibition, finishing off the Chief with a spinning toehold in surprisingly short time. GEORGE WINS BY SUBMISISON
Tag Team Title Tournament : The Luchadors, Black Shadow and Blue Demon vs Bull Curry and Mad Dog Vachon - Los Luchadores looked like a well-oiled machine in this match, with quick strike moves and rapid tags. The quick swaps and teamwork frustrated Curry, who resorted to his trusty brass knuckles, connecting with Blue Demon's forehead, and dropped him like a bad habit. However, Curry dropped the tool, leading the ref to call for the bell. SHADOW AND DEMON WIN BY DISQUALIFICATION
Following the match, we see the World Champion, Bronko Nagurski in the ring. We're happy to announce that two weeks from tonight, right here at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and right here on your television, This man, GWA World Champion Bronko Nagurski will face his next challenger, Lou Thesz! The Champ promises to Mr. Thesz and the sellout audience that he plans to leave no doubt to anyone that he is still the toughest SOB in the land.
Killer Kowalski vs Buddy Rogers - As the Champ reaches the doors leading back to the lockerroom, Buddy Rogers steps out for his headline match, and the two engage in a bit of a shoving match. Security is able to separate the two before things erupt, and Rogers steps into the ring to face the imposing Killer Kowalski. The pre-match encounter seems to have Rogers on edge, who fights with an extra nasty chip on his shoulder. As Kowalski muscles him to the turnbuckle and steps back for a powerful charge, Rogers evades him, and flings Kowalski out of the ring, where he then leaps on to Kowalski, and a wild brawl erupts. In the course of the brawl, Rogers takes the ringside bell, and smashes it between Kowalski's shoulders. The ref ended the match, though the bell was unavailable. KOWALSKI WINS BY DISQUALIFICATION
What a card we had tonight folks! Next week, the war between Freddie Blassie and The Sheik goes in front of the TV cameras for the first time. In the Tag Team Title Tournament semifinals, The Luchadors will face The Outback Raiders, Roy Heffernan and Al Costello. In two weeks, you heard it here, Lou Thesz challenges for the GWA Championship against Bronko Nagurski!
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Post by eviltwin on May 6, 2022 17:50:08 GMT -5
Live Road Show from the Boston Garden, Boston, MA
Angelo Poffo vs Mad Dog Vachon
Danny McShain vs Mick McManus
Rod Fenton vs Billy Varga
Al Costello vs Lou Thesz
El Santo vs Don Leo Jonathan
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Post by neilybob on May 6, 2022 21:07:30 GMT -5
Live Road Show from the Boston Garden, Boston, MA Angelo Poffo vs Mad Dog Vachon Danny McShain vs Mick McManus Rod Fenton vs Billy Varga Al Costello vs Lou Thesz El Santo vs Don Leo Jonathan |
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