Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden
Sports:Wrestling
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 John's longtime friend and radio producer Tim Puttre, and written by another long time friend and associate, Ritchie Garcia.
This first episode takes you back to John Arezzi's very first time he went to a live wrestling show, on August 30th, 1971. The card featured a bloody main event between WWWF Champion, Pedro Morales, who fought Stan Stasiak. Also on the card were Dory Funk, Sr. and his young son Terry Funk, facing off against The Fabulous Kangaroos. Other notable performers included Gorilla Monsoon, who teamed up with Chief Jay Strongbow to face WWWF tag team title holders, Tarzan Tyler and Crazy Luke Graham, managed by Lou Albano.
Hosts: John Arezzi & Tim Puttre
Co-Producer and Show Editor: Tim Puttre
Co-Producer, Researcher and Writer: Ritchie Garcia
Copyright 2021: Mat Memories, LLC
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May 20th 1974 Bruno vs. Kowalski Rematch!
April 29th 1974 Killer Kowalski battles Bruno Sammartino in a classic bloody brawl at MSG!
April 1st 1974 WWWF Madison Square Garden Show Vokloff vs Bruno!
Bruno Sammartino vs. Nikolai Volkoff from March 4th - 1974
Bruno Sammartino takes on Don Leo Jonathan in his first WWWF Title Defense at MSG after winning back the title
December 10th, 1973 Bruno Sammartino captures the WWWF title from Stan Stasiak
November 12th, 1973 Pedro Morales vs. Larry Hennig (Pedro's last title defense at MSG!) Andre the Giant
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 24 October 15th, 1973
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Big name who never wrestled at MSG with Cary Silken
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 23 August 27th 1973
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 22 July 23rd, 1973
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 21 June 30th 1973
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 20 June 2, 1973
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 19 April 30th, 1973
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 18 March 26th, 1973
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 17
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 16
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - Episode 15
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden Episode 14
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden Episode 13
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