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Post by lwpd on Mar 16, 2010 7:27:17 GMT -5
Bob Backlund vs Adrian Adonis 1/18/82This was from the World Wide Wrestling Federation. WWWF World Champion Bob Backlund defends against Adrian Adonis. Bob is seen with 9 years behind him at age 32. At the time Adonis (age 27) was considered to be one of the top young talents in the business with stand out technical skills and bump taking ability. Watch how these two gel. Bob Backlund Bootleg Card
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Post by lwpd on Mar 18, 2010 6:57:23 GMT -5
Antonio Inoki vs Ken Patera 9/3/80This was from New Japan Pro Wrestling at the famed Budokan Hall. Antonio Inoki defends his NWF World title against Ken Patera. This is a good sampling of KP's work which mixed a power arsenal with audible taunts, crowd gesturing and surprisingly good bumping skills. Inoki plays his standard native hero role and from start to finish controls the emotions of the crowd. Ken Patera is said to be the first American to both clean/jerk and clean/press 500 lbs. At his peak he perfected the role of an arrogant strongman heel and worked at or near the top in territories throughout the late 70's to early 80's. After his arrest in '85 and return from incarceration in '87 he never quite returned to form. Ken Patera Bootleg Card
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Post by lwpd on Mar 19, 2010 7:06:55 GMT -5
Harley Race vs Dusty Rhodes 6/21/81This was from Georgia Championship Wrestling at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. NWA World Champion Harley Race defends against Dusty Rhodes. At the time Dusty would travel the circuit as a touring attraction and often used the accolade of being a 'Former World Champion' to enhance his appeal. Harley was tired of the intense schedule and the NWA Committee was looking for a new 'go to guy' to play the World Champion gig. After this switch Dusty worked 3 months in the king spot until it was finally decided that a young guy from the Carolina region was the right man for the job. Dusty Rhodes Bootleg Card
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