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

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