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Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden

By: John Arezzi/Ritchie Garcia/Tim Puttre
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  • From August 30th, 1971 through the summer of 1977 Pro Wrestling Historian and Author John Arezzi attended EVERY show at the famed arena, Madison Square Garden, often called the Mecca of pro wrestling. From his beginnings as a 14 year old wrestling fan, shooting photos and 8mm film footage at the matches, He then became the President of the Fred Blassie Fan Club. John eventually evolved to one of the very few credentialed photographers allowed backstage and given ringside press access. On this podcast (which will be released 50 years to the day of each Madison Sq. Garden wrestling show he attended), Arezzi shares his Mat Memories of that event. From the matches, to the backstage atmosphere, John looks back in time in this truly unique show. The show is co-hosted by the former owner of RING OF HONOR - Cary Silkin, and John's longtime friend and radio producer Tim Puttre. The show is researched and written by another long time friend and associate, Ritchie Garcia. Host: John Arezzi Co-Hosts: Cary Silkin and Tim Puttre Co-Producer, researcher and writer: Ritchie Garcia Copyright 2024: Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX
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Episodes
  • April 1st 1974 WWWF Madison Square Garden Show Vokloff vs Bruno!

    April 1st 1974 WWWF Madison Square Garden Show Vokloff vs Bruno!
    Apr 7 2024
    Here is Episode 29 of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - where we review the April 1st, 1974 house show from the mecca of all arenas. We welcome former owner of Ring of Honor - Cary Silkin as a co-host of the show beginning with this episode. Cary has a rich history - and attended most of the MSG shows in this era. He's a great storyteller and we are happy to have him with us for each episode going forward! WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monday night April 1, 1974 bell time 8:30 (22,090; sell out) The scheduled Butcher Brannigan vs. Manuel Soto match did not take place Jumbo Tsuruta pinned Johnny Rodz Otto Von Heller fought Jose Gonzalez to a 20-minute time-limit draw Larry Zbyszko defeated Ed Sullivan at 7:29 WWWF Tag Team Champions Dean Ho & Tony Garea defeated Prof. Toru Tanaka & Mr. Fuji via disqualification WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino pinned Nikolai Volkoff at 13:09 Gorilla Monsoon pinned Don Leo Jonathan at 14:07 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Stan Stasiak at 7:15 Pedro Morales pinned Larry Hennig at 11:04 Host - John Arezzi Co-Hosts - Tim Puttre and Cary Silken Writer / Researcher - Ritchie Garcia Patreon Executive Producers - Anthony Pires and Joseph Holloway JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2024 Alexander Media Services, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Bruno Sammartino vs. Nikolai Volkoff from March 4th - 1974

    Bruno Sammartino vs. Nikolai Volkoff from March 4th - 1974
    Mar 5 2024
    Here is Epsisode 28 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, reviewing the house show I attended at the Mecca of all arenas on March 4th, 1974. WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monday Night March 4, 1974 bell time 8:30pm (22,091; sell out) The scheduled bout between Don Leo Jonathan and Ed Sullivan did not take place Donna Christianello & Women’s Champion the Fabulous Moolah defeated Peggy Patterson & Barbi Dahl in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match Mr. Fuji defeated Johnny Rodz at 10:14 Prof. Toru Tanaka defeated Jose Gonzalez at 8:59 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Capt. Lou Albano (sub. for Stan Stasiak) via count-out at 4:35 when Albano left ringside WWWF Tag Team Champions Dean Ho & Tony Garea defeated Larry Hennig & Stan Stasiak (sub. for Mike McCord) in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-0; fall #1: the champions won via disqualification at 14:20; fall #2: the champions won at 8:25 Pedro Morales defeated Otto Von Heller at 7:51 WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino fought Nikolai Volkoff to a curfew draw at 53:07 Host - John Arezzi Co-Host, Producer - Tim Puttre Writer and Researcher - Ritchie Garcia JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a signed and numbered copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://py.pl/1SjMeX Copyright: 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Bruno Sammartino takes on Don Leo Jonathan in his first WWWF Title Defense at MSG after winning back the title

    Bruno Sammartino takes on Don Leo Jonathan in his first WWWF Title Defense at MSG after winning back the title
    Feb 10 2024
    Tim Puttre and I review the first title defense for newly re-crowned champion, Bruno Sammartino at Madison Square Garden. WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monday night January 14, 1974 bell time 8:30 sellout crowd (22,147) Butcher Brannigan defeated Mike Pappas at 11:15 Otto Von Heller defeated Tony Altimore at 9:55 Jose Gonzalez & Manuel Soto defeated Pancho Valdez & Joe Turco in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match at 18:40 Chief Jay Strongbow defeated Mr. Fuji via disqualification at 9:41 Nikolai Volkoff defeated Gorilla Monsoon at 4:00 WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino pinned Don Leo Jonathon at 17:44 WWWF Tag Team Champions Dean Ho & Tony Garea defeated Larry Hennig & Mike McCord in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match at 18:20 Pedro Morales defeated Stan Stasiak at 14:45 JOIN THE PATREON PAGE FOR THIS PODCAST AND EXPERIENCE 50 YEARS OF HISTORY FROM THE ARCHIVES OF WRESTLING HISTORIAN AND CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST SELLING BOOK MAT MEMORIES HERE: https://www.patreon.com/JohnArezzi Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProWrestlingSpotlight Follow John Arezzi Here: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi https://instagram.com/johnarezzi https://www.facebook.com/groups/prowrestlingspotlight https://www.facebook.com/JohnArezzisMatMemories Order a copy of John Arezzi's best selling memoir "MAT MEMORIES, My Wild Ride in Pro Wrestling, Country Music and with the Mets" here: https://a.co/d/4TXWVAv Copyright 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
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