The Miami News – October 16, 1980
Dusty Rhodes defeated The Sheik in last night’s pro wrestling feature match at the Miami Beach Convention Center before 4,877 spectators. Continue reading
The Cedartown Standard – May 12, 1988
Professional wrestling comes to Cedartown Saturday night.
Held as a benefit for the Cedartown Little League program, local residents can see such wrestling stars as Mr. Wrestling II, Tommy “Wildfire” Rich, and Ravishing Randy Rose. Continue reading
Posted in 1988
Tagged Bambi, Deaton Brothers, Dick Slater, John Michaels, Luna Vachon, Mr. Atlanta, Mr. Wrestling II, Randy Rose, Steve Lawler, Steve Prichard, Ted Oates, Tommy Rich
St. Petersburg Independent – March 29, 1978
Gene Taylor
TAMPA – The team of Killer Karl Kox and 311-pound Ox Baker came close, but they couldn’t keep the dynamic duo of Dusty Rhodes and Rocky Johnson down for the three-count last night. Continue reading
Posted in 1978
Tagged Bob Roop, Dick Slater, Don Serano, Dusty Rhodes, Jack Brisco, Jack Ruggers, Jerry Brisco, Karl Kox, Mike Graham, Mr. Saito, Mr. Sato, Ox Baker, Pedro Morales, Rocky Johnson, Steve Keirn, Terry Gibbs
The Miami News – January 1, 1975
Dusty Rhodes defeated the Mongolian Stomper in the feature wrestling match at the Miami Beach Auditorium last night. Joe LeDuc won by disqualification over Cowboy Bill Watts for the Florida Heavyweight Championship.
Posted in 1975
Tagged Beauregard, Beautiful Bruce, Bill Watts, Bob Armstrong, Bob Roop, Danny Hodge, Dick Slater, Dominic DeNucci, Dusty Rhodes, Frank Hester, George Goulouvias, Jay Clay, Joe LeDuc, Mike Pappas, Mongolian Stomper, Rocky Johnson, Sonny Rogers, The Patriot, Tony Charles, Tony Parisi, Toru Tanaka
The Miami News – November 7, 1974
Bob Armstrong retained his North American heavyweight wrestling championship last night, winning by disqualification over Dory Funk Jr., before 3,677 fans at Miami Beach Auditorium.
St. Petersburg Times – April 22, 1975
Jack Brisco and Dick Slater vs. Bob Roop and the Mongolian Stomper, Harley Race vs. Dick Murdock, Bob Armstrong vs. Roger Kirby, El Gaucho and Mr. Hayashi vs. Tiger Conway Jr and Mike Graham, Danny Little Bear vs. Doug Somers, Rick Martell vs. Greg Peterson, Bob Backlund vs. Cliff Markoff.
Rome News-Tribune – December 8, 1975
Professional wrestling, after a week’s absence, will resume Thursday night at Rome’s Memorial gymnasium with a card that includes four different matches. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. Continue reading
Posted in 1975
Tagged Dick Slater, Killer Brooks, Mighty Igor, Mongolian Stomper, Randy Alls, Ricky Steamboat, Robert Fuller, Scott Irwin, Ted Oates, Tony Parisi
The Evening Independent – March 28, 1975
Jon Wilson
Alike Only In That They Dig The Wrestling
Two women stood outside Tampa’s Sportatorium, the operations base of area professional wrestling, and spoke of a match one week old. In that one, a favorite had fallen on evil times. He was victimized by dirty tactics, the women said. Continue reading
Posted in 1975
Tagged Bob Roop, Bobby Shane, Corsica Jean, Dick Slater, Eddie Graham, George McCreary, Johnny Weaver, Mongolian Stomper, The Patriot