odessasteps Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Speaking of Ole, Kris posted this today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderlips Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 This falls just outside of the time frame: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderlips Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 On 9/1/2016 at 0:24 PM, Oyaji said: I found his coverage of his time booking Georgia to be fascinating. It's a legitimately informative book laced with unending hatred and bitterness. I just finished reading it myself. He seemed to only like Buzz Sawyer, His Dad, Gene Anderson, Danny Hodge, Verne Gagne , Bill Watts. I love the story about him calling Buzz Sawyer & The Road Warriors as his back-ups to a hotel meeting with the Brisco's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 The chapter(s) dealing with the Briscos selling Georgia out from under his nose were so engrossing. All the booking details he goes through, like how he built up Tommy Rich on his arrival to Georgia by feeding him to Abby in three straight matches, but each match Rich would get more in, make dealing with the vitriol so worth it. Plus, sometimes him just shitting on everything and everybody is fun to read too. Of the Crowbar Press books I've read, that one ranks up high on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 That video of Ole turning on Dusty is just another reminder that Ole was am all-time elite promo guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderlips Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 On 9/7/2016 at 4:46 PM, Oyaji said: The chapter(s) dealing with the Briscos selling Georgia out from under his nose were so engrossing. All the booking details he goes through, like how he built up Tommy Rich on his arrival to Georgia by feeding him to Abby in three straight matches, but each match Rich would get more in, make dealing with the vitriol so worth it. Plus, sometimes him just shitting on everything and everybody is fun to read too. Of the Crowbar Press books I've read, that one ranks up high on the list. I have Stan Hansen's book on the way to the mailbox hopefully this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I am the biggest Stan Hansen mark but his book was a bit disappointing. The thing I remember most from it was the story about him being a kid in a Texas (I believe) elementary school and the teachers and students cheering at the news of JFK's assassination. I was looking forward to reading stories about how they put matches together between gaijin and natives in All Japan and stuff like that, but you get very little of that. He's very diplomatic and doesn't lash out at many people. Still a good read but ultimately disappointing. THOUGH, mine came with an autographed photo of Stan's, so hopefully your book does too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderlips Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 14 hours ago, Oyaji said: I am the biggest Stan Hansen mark but his book was a bit disappointing. The thing I remember most from it was the story about him being a kid in a Texas (I believe) elementary school and the teachers and students cheering at the news of JFK's assassination. I was looking forward to reading stories about how they put matches together between gaijin and natives in All Japan and stuff like that, but you get very little of that. He's very diplomatic and doesn't lash out at many people. Still a good read but ultimately disappointing. THOUGH, mine came with an autographed photo of Stan's, so hopefully your book does too! Bummer. I was hoping that it would be more like the Ole book or Bobby Backlund book. Wish I had grabbed the Gary Hart book before it became out of my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I like the Hansen book for being not flashy and just matter of fact about most of his career/life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 On 9/9/2016 at 9:20 AM, Thunderlips said: Bummer. I was hoping that it would be more like the Ole book or Bobby Backlund book. Wish I had grabbed the Gary Hart book before it became out of my price range. Since you're new here you probably don't know this but there's a full .pdf of the Hart book floating around. PM me if you want the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Okay, there sure is a lot of talking going on and not enough posting of the 1970's pro wrasslin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LP Steve Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Having to watch with the sound off at work, but holy smokes, don't pass on the 1973 AWA show. Wahoo and Superstar Graham each get fed jobbers, which is fun, but the best thing is a long match with Murdoch & Rhodes versus Billy Robinson and a young skinny Don Muraco. Plus a midget tag team match! And Rene Goulet! And a quick cameo by an impossibly young Sgt. Slaughter, looking kind of lost while a bunch of other guys carry off an injured wrestler (no spoiler!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderlips Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 On 9/7/2016 at 4:46 PM, Oyaji said: The chapter(s) dealing with the Briscos selling Georgia out from under his nose were so engrossing. All the booking details he goes through, like how he built up Tommy Rich on his arrival to Georgia by feeding him to Abby in three straight matches, but each match Rich would get more in, make dealing with the vitriol so worth it. Plus, sometimes him just shitting on everything and everybody is fun to read too. Of the Crowbar Press books I've read, that one ranks up high on the list. I know Ole is a grump fella these days, but he was one helluva booker. He made money everywhere. I also liked the Harley Race story and the 10% the NWA Champ would get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 The Sheik vs. Sailor Art Thomas, from Indianapolis in 1974. Listen to that crowd reaction when Thomas finally gets the upper hand... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderlips Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Lets get this back on the 1st page: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paul sosnowski Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I believe the date on the Bull Curry-Johnny Valentine match from Houston is June 20, 1969 6/20/69 HoustonBull Curry no contest Johnny Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel beat Gary Hart, Thunderbolt Patterson beat Baron Von Raschke dq, Buster Lloyd beat George Geiser, Reggie Parks drew Alex Perez, Danny Pleachas beat Gorilla Lopez 6/20/69 HoustonBull Curry no contest Johnny ValentineWahoo McDaniel beat Gary HartThunderbolt Patterson beat Baron Von Raschke dqBuster Lloyd beat George GeiserReggie Parks drew Alex PerezDanny Plechas beat Gorilla Lopez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderlips Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 18 hours ago, paul sosnowski said: I believe the date on the Bull Curry-Johnny Valentine match from Houston is June 20, 1969 6/20/69 HoustonBull Curry no contest Johnny Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel beat Gary Hart, Thunderbolt Patterson beat Baron Von Raschke dq, Buster Lloyd beat George Geiser, Reggie Parks drew Alex Perez, Danny Pleachas beat Gorilla Lopez 6/20/69 HoustonBull Curry no contest Johnny ValentineWahoo McDaniel beat Gary HartThunderbolt Patterson beat Baron Von Raschke dqBuster Lloyd beat George GeiserReggie Parks drew Alex PerezDanny Plechas beat Gorilla Lopez. It is, but I didn't want to make a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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