Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden
Sports:Wrestling
Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden BONUS SHOW
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
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