Mike graham hosts the best of classic championship wrestling volume2 on dvd. It took place in bradenton, florida, the small town in which i grew up and lived from 1963 until i left for tennessee in 1974. Before wwe and wrestlemania, 11 who were instrumental in. On july 7, 2008, wwe confirmed that fcw was based on the original independent championship wrestling from florida promotion, which operated from 1961 until 1987. And his role as foil to the blondehaired allamerican good guy eddie graham is what put championship wrestling from florida on the map. Congratulations to vincent langston on this historic victory. Duke keomuka championship wrestling from florida cwf was the corporate and brand name of the tampa, florida wrestling office starting in 1961 when eddie graham first bought into the promotion. It is also referred to as florida championship wrestling. Acquired by the turner broadcasting and became world championship wrestling in 1988. Championship wrestling from floriday was a destination for only fans but every top wrestling talent. Media in category florida championship wrestling the following files are in this category, out of total. Documentary showcases history of championship wrestling.
Championship wrestling from florida with your host gordon. During the 1970s and 1980s, the florida territory was a hotbed for action. For the first time cwfs history and legacy is traced in this documentary from its beginning under cowboy luttrell to its eventual demis after the shocking death of. Eddie graham not only created superstars, world champions, and household names such as dusty rhodes, jack brisco, kevin sullivan, and many more. Names of the wrestlers from countries where the family names come before the given names will be. The programs ending consisted of various clips from the ending of cwfs programs, featuring gordon solie s classic signoff line so long from the sunshine state, accompanied by solie winking one of his eyes and waving two fingers upward. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Luttrall introduced the florida television championship in 1956 to allow his. Steve keirn fcw staff announcers steve keirn dusty rhodes norman smiley byron saxton abraham washington matt martlaro babyface roster johnny curtis derrick bateman brett dibiase conor obrian seth rollins percy watson lucky cannon richie steamboat eli cottonwood hunico tito colon bo rotundo xavier woods wes. Florida results 1987 the clawmasters archives wrestling.
National wrestling alliance jim crockett promotions. Im pretty sure the august 12, 1987 card in tampa was the final championship wrestling from florida taping at the sportatorium. Crowbar press professional wrestlings legends in print. Before wwe and wrestlemania, 11 who were instrumental in shaping floridas wrestling history. Tampas wrestling legacy was acknowledged during the announcement. With an extensive catalog of videos and dvds for coaches, parents and athletes, championship productions is internationally recognized as the industry leader in instructional videos, books and guides for more than 20 sports. Florida in 198702 may not be an official merge, but the jcp started promoting in the territory with some of the florida wrestlers.
Fcw results fcw titles wwe developmental territory booker trainer. Announced he was stripped due to interference by his manager oliver humperdink. One of the most infamous battles of all time is fondly remembered by many wrestling fans. Nxt was started as florida championship wrestling, typically shortened to fcw steve keirn in 2007 to be wwes second developmental territory when they ended their relationship with deep south wrestling in 2007.
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Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Now you can own every edition of championship wrestling action published and sold at arenas in florida for the year 1970. Extreme championship wrestling ecw was one extreme contradiction on top of another. Welcome to my section of kayfabe memories that is sure to have you reliving past championship wrestling from florida moments. The former savage champion endured the toughest match in ocw history to emerge as the final face of the company. Histories of the professional wrestling championships of various countries from the 19th century to the present. An incredibly influentialbut never profitablecompany in the world of professional wrestling in the 1990s, it portrayed itself as the ultimate in antiauthority rebellion, but its leadership was working. Feel free to check out the following list of nonautobiography wrestlingthemed books below as well.
Wwe nxt simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It became their only developmental territory in early 2008 when they ended their relationship with ohio valley wrestling fcws first show was on june 26, 2007 in tampa, florida. The event is highlighted by the eighth annual boris the great malenko memorial cup, named after the late, great wrestler and trainer who has meant so much to the history of florida wrestling. Tampa was the headquarters of championship wrestling from florida 19491987. Florida championship wrestling 2007 results june 26, 2007florida championship wrestling in tampa, florida at the dallas bull. Graham speaks before each clip to give the history for each segment.
This text is hidden because it is only available in german language. Championship wrestling from florida cwf was the corporate and brand name of the tampa, florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when eddie graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. And, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in ocw over the years making it. Uscw matches are located in north east florida jacksonville and surrounding areas. With most philosophy essays and books on wrestling theres a familiar pattern. These are the classic arena programs from the great championship wrestling from florida promotion.
Each issue is filled with results for the matches during the years indicated, plus many reprints of newspaper clippings that are, for the most part, lost or unavailable to anyone else. Florida wrestling fans might recall that joe pedicino contributed some segments to the championship wrestling from florida telecasts during the last year or so of the promotions existence. Florida championship wrestling fcw is a professional wrestling promotion based on the former independent championship wrestling from florida promotion, which operated from 1961 until 1987. This book has all the known cards and results for eddie grahams championship wrestling of florida. On march 2, 1970, i went to my second live wrestling show. Uscw is a professional wrestling organization, family oriented, entertaining and safe. Until 2012, the promotion was known as nwa championship wrestling from hollywood cwfh currently airs on z living. Many of these stars helped establish championship wrestling from florida as a. Pro wrestling shows in august in south florida miami herald. Gordon solie was history by then and a very uncomfortable steve keirn filled in as commentator. Wwe network simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Florida championship wrestling wwe universe wiki fandom. One of the true meccas of professional, the 20th century wrestling scene in the sunshine state was served by such promoters as homer hesterly, bill sallade. Buddy colt may have been greatest wrestler to never hold. Nwa world heavyweight championship the assassin challenger vs dusty rhodes champion. Championship wrestling from florida promotion 19491987. A bit later pedicino would collaborate with legendary florida announcer gordon solie on the pro wrestling this week syndicated show that attempted to give viewers a bit of everything from across the. Buddy colt may have been greatest wrestler to never hold world heavyweight title. Florida championship wrestling fcw promotions database.
Championship wrestling from florida kayfabe memories. World championship wrestling annual 1993 hardback book the. It is comprised not only of past and current works by wwe formerly the capitol wrestling corporation, world wide wrestling federation, world wrestling federation, and world wrestling entertainment but the works of now. In the mid90s, he announced matches via satellite, his commentary translated into six languages and beamed out to europe, india, africa, and japan by eurosport, europes counterpart to espn. Contentsshow history the promotion, in its current form, was started by steve. Cowboy luttrell founded cwf and later enlisted eddie graham as his protege and predecessor. Here youll find full fcw tv episodes as well as separate matches, segme. Championship wrestling from florida pro wrestling fandom.
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