Lou Thesz (Aloysius Martin Thesz) faces Verne Gagne (LaVerne Clarence Gagne) in a Best 2 of 3 falls match with a 30 minute time limit. Chicago International Amphitheatre.

This is just a great match between two young wrestlers from the 1950's as Donn Lewin matches up against Leo Garibaldi. I believe this is from Los Angeles. Donn Lewin, from Buffalo, was the brother of fellow wrestlers Mark and Ted. His brother-in-law and mentor was wrestling great "Dangerous" Danny McShain. Leo Garibaldi was a great second generation star following in the footsteps of father Gino. After wrestling Garibaldi had a great career in booking and promoting wrestling. Match recommended by @elliottswrstlin

Lou Thesz faces Buddy Rogers in a Best 2 of 3 falls match with a 60 time limit. Chicago International Amphitheatre. Chicago Film Archives holds the copyright for this film and all films in the Russ & Sylvia Davis Collection.

Relive the powerhouse July 7, 1990, NWA Great American Bash at the Baltimore Arena! Lex Luger defends the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship against the towering Mean Mark Callous (The Undertaker) in a dominant title clash. Expect Luger’s running forearm and Torture Rack for the submission victory at 15:48!

Relive the legendary November 23, 1989, NWA Great American Bash at the Baltimore Arena! Sting defends the NWA World Television Championship against The Great Muta in a blistering clash of speed, power, and mystique. Expect Muta’s green mist, moonsaults, and Sting’s relentless Stinger Splash for an unforgettable title retention at 20:15! Subscribe for NWA classics!

Relive the legendary December 26, 1988, NWA Starrcade at the Norfolk Scope! The Road Warriors defend the NWA World Tag Team Titles against Sting & Dusty Rhodes in a high-octane main event. Expect double-team Doomsday Devices, Stinger Splashes, and a thunderous Road Warrior victory at 17:45! Subscribe for NWA classics!

Relive the legendary November 23, 1983, NWA Starrcade at Greensboro Coliseum! Harley Race defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair in a brutal Steel Cage Match. Expect Flair’s technical mastery, Race’s power slams, and a bloody, dramatic finish with Flair reclaiming the title at 22:45! Subscribe for NWA classics!

Relive the barbaric November 28, 1985, NWA Starrcade at Greensboro Coliseum! Magnum T.A. battles Tully Blanchard in a blood-soaked I Quit Steel Cage Match for the US Title. Expect vicious chair stabbings, camel clutches, and Tully's screams forcing the ref's stoppage at 21:16, crowning Magnum champion! Subscribe for NWA brutality!

Relive the electrifying October 28, 1989, NWA Halloween Havoc at Philadelphia Civic Center! Ric Flair & Sting battle Terry Funk & The Great Muta in a shocking Thunderdome Cage Match. Expect fiery chaos, Muta’s mist extinguishing flames, and Flair/Sting’s towel-submission win at 16:26! Subscribe for NWA classics!

Singles Match Ron Bass vs. J.J. Dillon World Midget Title Match Little Tokyo (c) vs. Cowboy Lang AWA World Women's Title Match Sherri Martel (c) vs. Debbie Combs Singles Match Carlos Colon vs. Konga The Barbarian (w/Paul Jones) Singles Match Paul Ellering vs. Buddy Roberts NWA World Tag Team Title Match The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) (c) vs. The Long Riders (Bill Irwin & Scott Irwin) Two On One Handicap Match Boris Zhukov & Chris Markoff vs. Sgt. Slaughter NWA United States Heavyweight Title Match Magnum TA (c) vs. Tully Blanchard NWA World Heavyweight Title Match Ric Flair (c) vs. Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Match The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Animal & Road Warrior Hawk) (w/Paul Ellering) vs. The Russians (Ivan Koloff & Krusher Kruschev) (w/Nikita Koloff) AWA World Heavyweight Title Match Rick Martel (c) vs. Stan Hansen

Relive the explosive October 12, 1984, Houston Wrestling showdown at the Sam Houston Coliseum! The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) battle Hector & Chavo Guerrero in a high-octane tag team clash. Expect fast-paced action, slick double-team moves, and a chaotic finish with a disputed pinfall! Subscribe for more Houston Wrestling classics!

Technical skill meets flashy arrogance as Chris Adams battles "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin in this NWA classic. With tensions high and both men looking to climb the ranks, expect a competitive, fast-paced showdown.

On August 27, 1983, at an NWA event, Hacksaw Jim Duggan faced Ted DiBiase in a steel cage. Duggan relied on his raw power and brawling style, while DiBiase employed cunning tactics and technical prowess.

The charismatic "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez collides with the unpredictable and dangerous Dick Slater in this hard-hitting singles bout. Two NWA standouts with no love lost go toe-to-toe in a match full of attitude, intensity, and grit.

Tag team excellence on display as Gino Hernandez and Tully Blanchard battle the high-flying Ricky Morton and veteran Ken Lucas! Can the young Morton and experienced Lucas overcome the cunning tactics of two of the NWA’s most ruthless competitors?

Tag team action at its finest as The Fantastics take on the tough duo of "Superstar" Bill Dundee and "Dirty" Dutch Mantell! Speed and finesse clash with grit and brawling in this classic NWA matchup. Who will walk away with the victory?

Two powerhouses collide as Hacksaw Butch Reed takes on the wild and unpredictable Nord The Barbarian! With brute strength and intensity on full display, who will emerge victorious in this hard-hitting NWA showdown?

Hacksaw Jim Duggan steps into battle against the devious General Skandar Akbar in a brutal Tough Guy Match! Will Duggan’s raw power overcome Akbar’s cunning tactics, or does the manager have a trick up his sleeve? A hard-hitting showdown you don’t want to miss!

A wild six-man elimination match from 1981! Bruiser Brody, Manny Fernandez, and Bobby Duncum battle Ken Patera, Tully Blanchard, and Tank Patton in an intense NWA showdown. Expect hard-hitting action, fierce rivalries, and classic wrestling chaos in this must-see brawl! Who will survive? Watch and find out!

A classic NWA showdown from 1980 as the charismatic Gino Hernandez faces the unpredictable Mark Lewin. Technical prowess meets unorthodox brutality in this intense battle from the golden era of wrestling!

Tag team action from 1979 as Tiger Conway Jr. teams up with Tiny Tom to take on the rough duo of Killer Brooks and Ivan the Terrible in this classic NWA match. Expect hard-hitting action, classic tag team psychology, and a mix of styles in this vintage showdown!

Witness a rare clash in midget wrestling as Ivan The Terrible takes on Tiny Tom in this classic NWA bout from 1979. Fast-paced action, technical skill, and classic wrestling entertainment make this a must-watch for fans of old-school wrestling!

On September 12, 1978, Dusty Rhodes teamed with Sweet Leroy Brown to battle the villainous duo of Karl Von Krupp & Gary Hart under the NWA banner. With Hart both managing and wrestling, this bout was a mix of brawling, charisma, and underhanded tactics, showcasing classic Southern-style tag team action.

In 1977, Abdullah the Butcher faced Samoan Sika in an intense, hard-hitting battle under the NWA banner. Known for their brutal brawling styles, these two wild competitors clashed in a match filled with stiff strikes, foreign objects, and sheer chaos. A true spectacle of unrelenting violence from two of wrestling’s most feared fighters.

Jerry "The King" Lawler battles the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race in a classic Mid-America Wrestling showdown. Can Lawler dethrone the tough and technical Race, or will the champion prove why he's one of the best?

The Sheik brings his wild, brawling style to NWA Hollywood as he faces the towering Giant Baba in a 1969 showdown. Can Baba overcome the Sheik’s vicious tactics, or will chaos reign in this classic battle?

(1950.10.10) Lou Thesz vs Walter Palmer - NWA Chicago - Pro Wrestling