1952-1953

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This is from the world famous Sportatorium in Dallas TX. Available on the Network. Vault, Hidden Gems, drop down to 1952. A Killer Challenge and it is a handicap match

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This is not new footage. Previously aired on WWE Classics on Demand. Now available on the Network, Vault, Hidden Gems, 1952. "Legendary Lou, June 17, 1952. Talk about it here

Available on the Network. Vault, HIdden Gems, 1952, "The Fighting Fifties". From the Sportatorium in Dallas, TX. Two out of three falls match

Lou Thesz defends the NWA World Heavyweight Title, from San Antonio TX. Available on the Network, Vault, Hidden Gems 1951. "Texas Rasslin: Thesz vs Gunkel, May 30, 1951"

I believe this is the correct date

Terrible music choice. For a much better viewing experience, I would suggest putting on Cowboy by Kid Rock instead. This is the only match on video from Sr, who is pretty much the splitting image of Jr. both in how he looks and in how he works. Very interesting watching him work just to pick out all he little things his sons took from, such as how he works holds and many of his overall mannerisms. Kind of a funny ending with Kashey repeatedly attempting something resembling Jr.'s toe hold only to get kicked away and leave himself open for a body slam to get pinned.

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No clue on the exact date for this other than 1953. At some point I think it could be found by looking through some results Clawmaster has posted online. Good match, however, gaging by the finish it seems like the purpose may have been to set up future matches between the two as Ali gets himself disqualified in the third fall. I thought the continental nobleman came off as an upper echelon talent. I really liked Leone on offense, as he wrestles an aggressive, opportunistic style, taking advantage of any opening with some pretty nasty strikes and holds. I thought his selling was good, and appreciated that anytime Ali had him in a hold, for example the headlock in the first…

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2/3 falls Berry was a 26-year veteran here, and Blassie was in for 18 years, which is surprising to me because he acted like a vanilla lower card babyface who was dominated by the crafty Berry. Blassie as a scientific wrestler here showed none of the charisma we've come to expect from him. Was really outclassed and beguiled by Berry's rulebreaking tactics. Ironically both men would become highly respected heel managers. We can see some of Berry's natural heel charisma as he works the crowd and the ref. The in-ring work is very dry yet technically sound but I was not entertained, although both men executed their holds well. The finish was not a good payoff (…

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8/31/53 Hollywood, CA @ Legion Stadium John Tolos & Hans Schnabel vs Dr Lee Grable & Sandor Szabo Wild Red Berry & Bud Curtis beat Great Bolo & Louie Miller Don Arnold beat Larry Hamilton Dave Levin beat Johnny Red Shoes Dugan Big Head Mia Via beat Hardy Kruskamp

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I read that there may be a complete version of this match out there, so if anyone has it, let me know please. Starts with Rikidozan touring Hawaii footage