From August 30th, 1971 through the summer of 1977 Pro Wrestling Historian and Author John Arezzi attended EVERY show at the famed arena, Madison Square Garden, often called the Mecca of pro wrestling.
From his beginnings as a 14 year old wrestling fan, shooting photos and 8mm film footage at the matches, He then became the President of the Fred Blassie Fan Club. John eventually evolved to one of the very few credentialed photographers allowed backstage and given ringside press access.
On this podcast (which will be released 50 years to the day of each Madison Sq. Garden wrestling show he attended), Arezzi shares his Mat Memories of that event. From the matches, to the backstage atmosphere, John looks back in time in this truly unique show. The show is co-hosted by the former owner of RING OF HONOR - Cary Silkin, and John's longtime friend and radio producer Tim Puttre. The show is researched and written by another long time friend and associate, Ritchie Garcia.
Host: John Arezzi
Co-Hosts: Cary Silkin and Tim Puttre
Co-Producer, researcher and writer: Ritchie Garcia
Copyright 2024: Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden
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From August 30th, 1971 through the summer of 1977 Pro Wrestling Historian and Author John Arezzi attended EVERY show at the famed arena, Madison Square Garden, often called the Mecca of pro wrestling.
From his beginnings as a 14 year old wrestling fan, shooting photos and 8mm film footage at the matches, He then became the President of the Fred Blassie Fan Club. John eventually evolved to one of the very few credentialed photographers allowed backstage and given ringside press access.
On this podcast (which will be released 50 years to the day of each Madison Sq. Garden wrestling show he attended), Arezzi shares his Mat Memories of that event. From the matches, to the backstage atmosphere, John looks back in time in this truly unique show. The show is co-hosted by the former owner of RING OF HONOR - Cary Silkin, and John's longtime friend and radio producer Tim Puttre. The show is researched and written by another long time friend and associate, Ritchie Garcia.
Host: John Arezzi
Co-Hosts: Cary Silkin and Tim Puttre
Co-Producer, researcher and writer: Ritchie Garcia
Copyright 2024: Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi
Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight
Follow John Arezzi Here:
https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi
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https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories
Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX
April 1st 1974 WWWF Madison Square Garden Show Vokloff vs Bruno!
Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden
1 hour 9 minutes
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April 1st 1974 WWWF Madison Square Garden Show Vokloff vs Bruno!
Here is Episode 29 of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - where we review the April 1st, 1974 house show from the mecca of all arenas. We welcome former owner of Ring of Honor - Cary Silkin as a co-host of the show beginning with this episode. Cary has a rich history - and attended most of the MSG shows in this era. He's a great storyteller and we are happy to have him with us for each episode going forward!
WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monday night April 1, 1974 bell time 8:30 (22,090; sell out)
The scheduled Butcher Brannigan vs. Manuel Soto match did not take place
Jumbo Tsuruta pinned Johnny Rodz
Otto Von Heller fought Jose Gonzalez to a 20-minute time-limit draw
Larry Zbyszko defeated Ed Sullivan at 7:29
WWWF Tag Team Champions Dean Ho & Tony Garea defeated Prof. Toru Tanaka & Mr. Fuji via disqualification
WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino pinned Nikolai Volkoff at 13:09
Gorilla Monsoon pinned Don Leo Jonathan at 14:07
Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Stan Stasiak at 7:15
Pedro Morales pinned Larry Hennig at 11:04
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Hosts - Tim Puttre and Cary Silken
Writer / Researcher - Ritchie Garcia
Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
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Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:
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Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden
From August 30th, 1971 through the summer of 1977 Pro Wrestling Historian and Author John Arezzi attended EVERY show at the famed arena, Madison Square Garden, often called the Mecca of pro wrestling.
From his beginnings as a 14 year old wrestling fan, shooting photos and 8mm film footage at the matches, He then became the President of the Fred Blassie Fan Club. John eventually evolved to one of the very few credentialed photographers allowed backstage and given ringside press access.
On this podcast (which will be released 50 years to the day of each Madison Sq. Garden wrestling show he attended), Arezzi shares his Mat Memories of that event. From the matches, to the backstage atmosphere, John looks back in time in this truly unique show. The show is co-hosted by the former owner of RING OF HONOR - Cary Silkin, and John's longtime friend and radio producer Tim Puttre. The show is researched and written by another long time friend and associate, Ritchie Garcia.
Host: John Arezzi
Co-Hosts: Cary Silkin and Tim Puttre
Co-Producer, researcher and writer: Ritchie Garcia
Copyright 2024: Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden
JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE:
https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi
Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight
Follow John Arezzi Here:
https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi
https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight
https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories
Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX
