Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden

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: 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 copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2024 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Epsisode 28 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, reviewing the house show I attended at the Mecca of all arenas on March 4th, 1974. WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monday Night March 4, 1974 bell time 8:30pm (22,091; sell out) The scheduled bout between Don Leo Jonathan and Ed Sullivan did not take place Donna Christianello & Women’s Champion the Fabulous Moolah defeated Peggy Patterson & Barbi Dahl in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match Mr. Fuji defeated Johnny Rodz at 10:14 Prof. Toru Tanaka defeated Jose Gonzalez at 8:59 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Capt. Lou Albano (sub. for Stan Stasiak) via count-out at 4:35 when Albano left ringside WWWF Tag Team Champions Dean Ho & Tony Garea defeated Larry Hennig & Stan Stasiak (sub. for Mike McCord) in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0; fall #1: the champions won via disqualification at 14:20; fall #2: the champions won at 8:25 Pedro Morales defeated Otto Von Heller at 7:51 WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino fought Nikolai Volkoff to a curfew draw at 53:07 Host - John Arezzi Co-Host, Producer - Tim Puttre Writer and Researcher - Ritchie Garcia 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 Copyright: 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is Episode 24 of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden. On this episode, Tim Puttre and I review the house show I attended at the mecca of all arenas on October 15th, 1973 WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – October 15, 1973 (22,102) Vicki Williams & Joyce Grable defeated Women’s Tag Team Champions Toni Rose & Donna Christianello at 17:07 to win the titles El Olympico fought Mike Pappas to a draw at 13:33 Manuel Soto defeated Tony Altimore at 8:07 Jose Gonzalez defeated Pancho Valdez at 10:27 Ron Fuller defeated Frank Valois at 9:02 Tony Garea defeated WWWF Tag Team Champion Mr. Fuji at 3:54 Victor Rivera defeated Mike McCord at 1:35 Andre the Giant defeated Blackjack Lanza at 10:51 Dean Ho defeated WWWF Tag Team Champion Prof. Toru Tanaka at 11:30 Chief Jay Strongbow fought Don Leo Jonathan to a 20-minute time-limit draw WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales pinned Stan Stasiak in a Texas Death Match at 7:36 Host - John Arezzi Co-Host - Tim Puttre 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: 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 copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Bonus episode of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Tim Puttre and I welcome Cary Silken, former owner of RING OF HONOR to talk about an interesting list of wrestlers who NEVER wrestled at Madison Garden.  Lots of names that will surprise you. Host - John Arezzi Co-Host and Producer - Tim Puttre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 23 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, cover the August 27th, 1973 card from the Mecca of Wrestling arenas! ATTENDANCE: 18,666 MANUAL SOTO WRESTLED TO A DRAW WITH EL OLYMPICO - 20 MINUTES VICTOR RIVERA DEFEATED MR. FUGI FARMER JEROME & LITTLE LOUIE DEFEATED LITTLE BRUTUS AND PEE WEE ADAMS CHIEF JAY STRONGBOW BEAT PROFESSOR TORU TANAKA 15:01 GORILLA MONSOON BEAT GEORGE THE ANIMAL STEELE VIA COUNT OUT 12:22 PEDRO MORALES DEFEATED STAN THE MAN STASIAK 53:00 VIA A JUDGES DECISION!!! VINTAGE WWWF PROMO AUDIO ARE INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE! HOST: JOHN AREZZI CO-HOST: TIM PUTTRE RESEARCHER: RITCHIE GARCIA 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 copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2023     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this 22nd episode of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden, Tim and I review the July 23rd, 1973 show at the Mecca of all arenas, Madison Sq. Garden. An enjoyable look back at wrestling from the Garden! WWWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - July 23, 1973 (20,629)  Televised on HBO - featured Vince McMahon on commentary Little Boy Blue & Pee Wee Adams defeated Sonny Boy Hayes & Little Louie in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-1; fall #1: Louie's team won; fall #2: Blue's team won at 5:43; fall #3: Blue's team won Manuel Soto defeated Joe Turco at 15:05 Blackjack Lanza defeated El Olympico at 6:55 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Mike McCord at 11:16 Victor Rivera defeated Freddie Blassie via disqualification at 9:17 WWWF Tag Team Champions Haystacks Calhoun & Tony Garea defeated Mr. Fuji & Prof. Toru Tanaka in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match; fall #1: Tanaka pinned Garea at 13:12 with a kick to the midsection; fall #2: the challengers were disqualified for choking Haystacks; fall #3: Haystacks pinned Tanaka with a splash  WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales pinned George Steele at 10:45 in a no holds barred match with a flying body-press; after the bout, Steele went to punch guest referee Joe Louis, but he missed and Louis took a few shots at Steele instead Host - John Arezzi Co-Host - Tim Puttre Researcher - Ritchie Garcia Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway Copyright 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this 21st episode of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden, Tim and I review the June 30th, 1973 show at the Mecca of all arenas, Madison Sq. Garden. An enjoyable look back at wrestling from the Garden! WWWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - June 30, 1973 (20,987) Televised on HBO - featured Vince McMahon on commentary: Blackjack Lanza defeated Lee Wong via submission with the claw at 5:05 Prof. Toru Tanaka pinned El Olympico with a chop to the throat at 9:34 Gorilla Monsoon defeated Lou Albano via count-out at 2:58 after Monsoon knocked Albano over the top to the floor and Albano walked backstage Victor Rivera pinned Black Gordman with a small package at 11:34 Joyce Grable & Jan Sheridan defeated Peggy Patterson & Dottie Downs in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match at 20:47; fall #1: Sheridan pinned Downs with a dropkick at 12:17; fall #2: Downs pinned Grable by grabbing the tights for leverage after Grable missed a dropkick at 6:21; fall #3: Grable pinned Patterson with a victory roll at 2:09 WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales defeated George Steele when the match was stopped due to blood at 8:16 after Morales repeatedly rammed Steele's face into the turnbuckles and punched him; after the bout, Steele attacked the champion until Morales gained the upper hand and chased Steele from ringside. Chief Jay Strongbow pinned Mr. Fuji with a double tomahawk chop to the face at 13:58 WWWF Tag Team Champion Haystacks Calhoun pinned Moondog Mayne with a splash at 6:03 Host - John Arezzi Co-Host - Tim Puttre Researcher - Ritchie Garcia Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway Copyright 2022: Mat Memories, LLC 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 Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden Episode 20 - June 4th, 1973 Special Guest Cary Silken On this 20th episode of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden, Tim and I welcome former Ring of Honor President, Cary Silken to discuss his memories of this card.  Cary also discusses his memories of wrestling at the Garden, and his career. Cary, Tim and I review the June 4th, 1973 show at the Mecca of all arenas, Madison Sq. Garden. An enjoyable look back at wrestling from the Garden! WWWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden – Monday June 4, 1973 (22,146) sold out  Mike McCord fought El Olympico to a 20-minute time-limit draw Blackjack Lanza defeated Manuel Soto at 9:35 Tony Garea fought Moondog Mayne to a 20-minute time-limit draw Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Freddie Blassie via count-out at 15:20 in a Return Texas Deathmatch Women's Champion the Fabulous Moolah and Jan Sheridan when to a draw at 10:59 WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales pinned Don Leo Jonathan (w/ the Grand Wizard) at 12:14 with a reverse cradle as the challenger attempted a backdrop Victor Rivera defeated Great Goliath at 11:27 Gorilla Monsoon & Haystacks Calhoun defeated Prof. Toru Tanaka & Mr. Fuji in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0; fall #1: Monsoon & Calhoun won via disqualification; fall #2: Monsoon & Calhoun won Host - John Arezzi Co-Host - Tim Puttre 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: 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" by emailing me: john@matmemories.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Tim and I review this HISTORIC MSG house show from April 30th 1973. Pedro Morales defends his title against Don Leo Jonathan. Andre The Giant made his 2nd ever appearance at the Mecca of all arenas, taking on Professor Tanaka. Mat Memories From Madison Sq. Garden Episode 19 - April 30th, 1973 WWWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - Monday April 30, 1973 (22,090) El Olympico defeated Frank Valois at 10:47 Mike McCord defeated Joe Turco a 8:10 Don Curtis defeated Juan Caruso at 10:36 Moondog Mayne defeated Manuel Soto at 5:59 WWWF Tag Team Champion Mr. Fuji fought Tony Garea to a 20-minute time-limit draw Gorilla Monsoon defeated Buddy Wolfe at 14:54 Andre the Giant defeated WWWF Tag Team Champion Prof. Toru Tanaka Chief Jay Strongbow fought Freddie Blassie to a draw WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales defeated Don Leo Jonathan (w/ the Grand Wizard) at 11:38 when referee Eddie Gersh stopped the bout due to blood following a right hand punch from the champion that opened up the challenger's forehead. Host - John Arezzi Co Host - Tim Puttre Researcher/Writer - 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: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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 Copyright 2023 - Mat Memories, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - Monday Night March 26, 1973 Bell time 8:30 pm (22,136) SELL OUT El Olympico defeated Joe Turco at 8:14 Tony Garea defeated Frank Valois at 10:15 Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon defeated Don Curtis & Louie Tillet at 12:09 Victor Rivera fought the Giant Goliath to a 20 minute draw WWWF Tag Team Champion Mr. Fuji defeated Sonny King at 7:26 WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales defeated Fred Blassie at 8:20 when referee Danny Bartfield stopped the match, deeming the challenger was unable to continue due to excessive bleeding Gorilla Monsoon fought WWWF Tag Team Champion Prof. Toru Tanaka to a 20-minute time-limit draw Andre the Giant defeated Buddy Wolfe at 7:46 (Andre's MSG debut) Chief Jay Strongbow fought Moondog Mayne to a draw In this episode, Tim and I review this HISTORIC MSG house show from March 1973. It is the first time I ever get backstage, and meet Fred Blassie fo the first time, before his match vs Pedro Morales. It is also the debut at the mecca of ANDRE THE GIANT. I share all the details, including my capturing the ONLY KNOWN FOOTAGE of Andre's debut! Host - John Arezzi Co Host - Tim Puttre Researcher/Writer - 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: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Check out our eBay page for some very cool items – with more added each week! https://www.ebay.com/usr/matmemories 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   Copyright 2023 - Mat Memories, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday December 18, 1972 (22,906) a new gate record Joe Turco beat Blackjack Slade 9:10 Tony Garea beat Bull Pometti 10:46 The Great Goliath Pinned Manuel Soto 7:00 Sonny King VS Buddy Wolf (20min limit draw) Gorilla Monsoon beat Chuck O'Connor 6:17 El Olympico & Victor Rivera Beat Dory Funk Sr. & Terry Funk 2 falls to 1 in 15:03 Mil Mascaras pinned The Spoiler 7:20 WWWF Heavyweight Title: Pedro Morales beat Ray Stevens 14 minutes and 10 seconds Co-Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Written and researched by Ritchie Garcia 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   Copyright 2022: Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 13 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, which reviews the Madison Square Garden WWWF card of October 16th, 1972. WWWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - October 16, 1972 Attendance 15,423 The Black Demon defeated Joe Turco - 6 minutes Little Beaver & Little Louie defeated Frenchy Lamont & Sonny Boy Hayes 2-1 18:20 Buddy Wolfe defeated Blackjack Slade 7:03 WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales & Bruno Sammartino defeated WWWF Tag Team Champions Prof. Toru Tanaka & Mr. Fuji in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0; fall #2: the challengers won via disqualification 17:34 The Spoiler fought Sonny King to a draw 20 Minutes Ray Stevens defeated El Olympico 7:45 Toni Rose & Donna Christianello defeated Vicki Williams & Joyce Grable in 6:05 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Chuck O’Conner 3:39 Host: John Arezzi Producer and Co-Host: Tim Puttre Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Join our Patreon Community for historic content dating back to the early 70s! patreon.com/johnarezzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is the special bonus edition of MAT MEMORIES FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, featuring the September 30th, 1972 SHOWDOWN AT SHEA - the much herald match between Bruno Sammartino and WWWF Champion Pedro Morales.   I recap the event, events leading up to it, and the disappointment with the show with Tim Puttre.  Attached are photos (courtesy John Pantozzi) newspaper clippings, and even a ticket stub.   WWWF @ Shea Stadium New York September 30th, 1972 Attendance 22,508 · Little Beaver and Little Louie defeated Pee Wee Adams and Sonny Boy Hayes (8:25) · El Olympico defeated Chuck O'Connor (5:15) via DQ · Jack Brisco defeated Mr. Fuji (14:07) · Gorilla Monsoon defeated Ernie Ladd (20:00) Via referee’s decision · Sonny King and Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Capt. Lou Albano and The Spoiler (4:28) · NWA World Women's Champion The Fabulous Moolah defeated Debbie Johnson (7:27) · WWWF Heavyweight Champion Pedro Morales drew Bruno Sammartino (75:05) Producer: Tim Puttre  Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 12 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, which reviews the Madison Square Garden WWWF card of September 2nd, 1972. Saturday September 2nd, 1972 Attendance 21,819 sell-out · Chuck O'Conner defeated Joe Nova · El Olympico defeated Joe Turco (13:51) · Sonny King defeated The Black Demon · Mr. Fugi & Professor Toru Tanaka defeated Gorilla Monsoon & Manual Soto in a Best Two Out Of Three Falls WWWF Tag Team Title Match · Chief Jay Strongbow vs. The Spoiler ended in a Draw · Pedro Morales (c) defeated Ernie Ladd to retain the WWWF Title (15:50) · Bruno Sammartino defeated George The Animal Steele (12:29) Producer: Tim Puttre Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 11 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, which reviews the Madison Square Garden WWWF card of July 29th, 1972. WWWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - July 29, 1972 (announced as 17,398) This was a Saturday Night Show @ MSG Bell time 8:30pm  Chuck O'Connor defeated Thomas Marin (sub. for Mike Conrad) 16:05 El Olympico defeated the Black Demon 15:05 Manuel Soto defeated Juan Caruso (sub. for Jimmy Valiant) 15:25 Women's Champion the Fabulous Moolah pinned Susan Green at 5:44 George Steele defeated Gorilla Monsoon via count-out after Monsoon was knocked down on the apron COR 11:14 Paul Jones defeated Jerry Brisco 13:59 WWWF Tag Team Champions Prof. Toru Tanaka & Mr. Fuji fought Chief Jay Strongbow & Sonny King to a 60-minute draw -11pm Curfew WWWF World Champion Pedro Morales pinned the Spoiler with a crossbody off the top after a backdrop. 20:44 Producer: Tim Puttre Writer/Researcher: Ritchie Garcia Hosts: John Arezzi and Tim Puttre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices