This match is from the Indianapolis Convention Center, Dick The Bruiser and Wilbur Snyder's old WWA. Mid 1970's with Slamming Sammy Menacker on the microphone. Dom Denucci was a long time WWWF guy, who came to the territory at the same time Bruno Sammartino did. Bruno was the owner (or part owner at least) of the Pittsburgh territory so Indianapolis got to see a few of the Pittsburgh wrestlers often,
That is where he got his start, and he was born and raised there. I grew up in Beech Grove, where he lived in Indy, was always odd to see him out cutting his grass like everyone else. I was a kid and thought he WAS Jerry Valiant!...lol...I bought kayfabe hook line and sinker!
In 1979, a new pro wrestling publication hit newsstands and magazine racks across the nation. It was Pro Wrestling Illsutrated. When the first issue went to press, Jerry & Johnny Valiant were the #1 ranked Tag Team. Jimmy Valiant was ranked at #8 in what is now the WWE.
3/4/78 Indianapolis IN CC WWA title Dick the Bruiser (c) W/Ernie Ladd Texas death match WWA tag team title Valiant Brothers (c) L/Title to Dom Denucci/Wilbur Snyder (sub for Bruno Sammartino) Killer Verdue W Jose Gonzales Paul Christy D Strangler Bold Eagle W/Bounty Hunter #1 Spike Huber W/DQ Jon Valiant El Bracero/Steve Regal W/Bounty Hunter#1/Strangler Paul Christy W/Max Blue Killer Verdue W/CO Dom Denucci att=7100
Four true legends in the ring. Bronco Lubich was supposed to officiate this important match but he got hold of some bad shellfish that day at lunch and was unable to answer the bell so to speak.
+Max Davis There is a match on here where he tag teams with Jose Gonzalez against the Executioners . He is wearing Blue trunks and is sporting his manliness through out the match.
Dom DeNucci, a class act, always used as a stepping stone to the championship in the WWF. Rare to see him outside of the great northeast.
When I was breaking in the biz in 1977 major duke George would bring the valiant brothers to workout in Hofmeisters Gym in Indianapolis -
This match is from the Indianapolis Convention Center, Dick The Bruiser and Wilbur Snyder's old WWA. Mid 1970's with Slamming Sammy Menacker on the microphone. Dom Denucci was a long time WWWF guy, who came to the territory at the same time Bruno Sammartino did. Bruno was the owner (or part owner at least) of the Pittsburgh territory so Indianapolis got to see a few of the Pittsburgh wrestlers often,
Rest in Peace Johnny Valiant.
Sunday mornings in Chicago when I was a kid... These guys were larger than Life.
I LOVED THE VALIANT BROTHERS IN THE WWWF BUT REALKY LIKED THEM IN VIDEOS OUTSIDE THE WWWF LIKE THIS.
These were the days
Jerry Valiant was Guy The Stomper Mitchell (John Hill) who lived in the Indianapolis area, but was best known for his work for The Sheik in Detroit.
I think John Hill also lived in Hamilton, ON
That is where he got his start, and he was born and raised there. I grew up in Beech Grove, where he lived in Indy, was always odd to see him out cutting his grass like everyone else. I was a kid and thought he WAS Jerry Valiant!...lol...I bought kayfabe hook line and sinker!
Guy also spend somt time in St. Louis feuding with Ronnie Etchison.
The Valiants were great at doing promos.
In 1979, a new pro wrestling publication hit newsstands and magazine racks across the nation. It was Pro Wrestling Illsutrated. When the first issue went to press, Jerry & Johnny Valiant were the #1 ranked Tag Team. Jimmy Valiant was ranked at #8 in what is now the WWE.
The valiants were true gentlemen. Their enjoy eating good old fashion hot dogs and french fries
Jerry took over when Jimmy legitimately contracted hepatitis and was prohibited from wrestling for a long stretch.
Amazing Footage of Legends!
George Cannon also wore an "I Am Right" jacket as a manager in Detroit.
3/4/78 Indianapolis IN CC WWA title Dick the Bruiser (c) W/Ernie Ladd Texas death match WWA tag team title Valiant Brothers (c) L/Title to Dom Denucci/Wilbur Snyder (sub for Bruno Sammartino) Killer Verdue W Jose Gonzales Paul Christy D Strangler Bold Eagle W/Bounty Hunter #1 Spike Huber W/DQ Jon Valiant El Bracero/Steve Regal W/Bounty Hunter#1/Strangler Paul Christy W/Max Blue Killer Verdue W/CO Dom Denucci att=7100
RasslinRelics what the fuck ...wrestling those days were so silent
RIP vailaint
that was a great tag match.. thank you..
These young wrestlers today can take lessons on how to work a crowd from matches like this
Four true legends in the ring. Bronco Lubich was supposed to officiate this important match but he got hold of some bad shellfish that day at lunch and was unable to answer the bell so to speak.
Remember that jacket well. Usually wore an army helmet as well. Managed the Kangaroos among others.
Mercy daddy!!!
Vince Sr had good relations with Bruiser. Thats why all his talent were over in the midwest
duke george resembled michael p.s. hayes later gerry valiant aka guy mithell aka mr.x 70s version came in. guy mitchell i meant.
RIP :(
Where was this match held at.sounds like texas wrestling
Is the photographer at ringside possibly a young David McClane?
MAJOR GEORGE HERE CAPTAIN LOU ALBANO IN THE WWWF.
Wrong
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no fighter filled out a pair of trunks like DeNucci… ALL man
Max Davis one of my favorites as well. He was always great to watch. This is the only time i have seen him in green trunks.
yeah... big Dom preferred red trunks to show off his manly prowess, and rare to see him wearing any other color
+Max Davis There is a match on here where he tag teams with Jose Gonzalez against the Executioners . He is wearing Blue trunks and is sporting his manliness through out the match.
Max Davis are you kidding me. have you seen antonino rocca?
+wkliskey Verne Gagne
major duke george became gentleman jerry valiant