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
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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:
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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
December 10th, 1973 Bruno Sammartino captures the WWWF title from Stan Stasiak
Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden
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December 10th, 1973 Bruno Sammartino captures the WWWF title from Stan Stasiak
Here is episode 26 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden. A very special episode that reviews the night Bruno Sammartino re-captured the WWWF Heavyweight Title to begin his 2nd reign as champion. Bruno beat Stan Stasiak before a delirious crowd at the sold out Garden. John Tolos also makes his first appearance ever at the "new" MSG. A historic show! Former owner of Ring of Honor - Cary Silkin joins us to discuss the show and those memories from this era of wrestling, still near and dear to us.
WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – December 10, 1973 (22,000)
El Olympico pinned Tony Altimore at 7:15
Jose Gonzalez pinned Joe Turco at 10:35
WWWF Tag Team Champion Dean Ho defeated Pancho Valdez at 11:05
Don Leo Jonathan defeated Manuel Soto at 14:45 when the match was stopped due to blood
John Tolos fought Victor Rivera to a 20-minute time-limit draw
Pedro Morales defeated Larry Hennig in a lumberjack death match with the Boston Crab
Bruno Sammartino pinned WWWF World Champion Stan Stasiak at 12:14 to win the title after three consecutive body slams; prior to the bout, Sammartino was escorted to the ring by Arnold Skaaland and the Grand Wizard escorted the champion
WWWF Tag Team Champion Tony Garea pinned Mike McCord at 12:35
Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Blackjack Lanza at 7:15
Host - John Arezzi
Co-Host - Tim Puttre
Special Guest - Cary Silkin
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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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
