This match is NOT from the International Amphitheatre as mentioned. It is from Friday, October 31, 1952 at Eagle Hall in Racine, WI. Verne also went over Bobby Nelson and Count (Carl) von Meyer the same day. Two cards were held that day, free in the afternoon and then paid at night. There were 30 bouts in all. This was done in order to tape a bunch of matches for TV. The card was held in Racine because many of the wrestlers wrestled 2 or 3 times and the Illinois State Athletic Commission wouldn't allow it. If you notice, you can hear individual voices from the crowd and a smattering of applause compared to shows that were actually taped at the Amphitheatre.
Saw an interview with Black Jack Mulligan, where he talked about the ringmanship of Red Bastein as being one of the classics. I'd never heard of him. This is good stuff!
interesting how in 1952 the sport was so credible when there was blood they didn't try to use it to enhance the reality or drama, but downplayed it perfectly..
Both of these men were wrestling in awa when i first started watching in 69’-70’. Both were faces. Watched them both at Milwaukee auditorium as well and both were OVER bigtime
This match is NOT from the International Amphitheatre as mentioned. It is from Friday, October 31, 1952 at Eagle Hall in Racine, WI. Verne also went over Bobby Nelson and Count (Carl) von Meyer the same day. Two cards were held that day, free in the afternoon and then paid at night. There were 30 bouts in all. This was done in order to tape a bunch of matches for TV. The card was held in Racine because many of the wrestlers wrestled 2 or 3 times and the Illinois State Athletic Commission wouldn't allow it. If you notice, you can hear individual voices from the crowd and a smattering of applause compared to shows that were actually taped at the Amphitheatre.
wow how do you know that!
halloween night
Rip Verne Gagne.The way Wrestling should be.
Saw an interview with Black Jack Mulligan, where he talked about the ringmanship of Red Bastein as being one of the classics. I'd never heard of him.
This is good stuff!
red bastien is the greatest of all time
@@grawakendream8980 I met Rolland back in 2010 in a coffee shop near St. Paul. He was a really sweet guy. RIP Red.
I like when Verne tries for a third flying headscissors takedown, Red ducks and Verne goes out the ring.
truly the golden age
2:57 "Mr. Bastien wasn't where he was supposed to be" 😂
Some years later Bastien got punished in Strong Kobayashi's headscissors.
interesting how in 1952 the sport was so credible when there was blood they didn't try to use it to enhance the reality or drama, but downplayed it perfectly..
Both of these men were wrestling in awa when i first started watching in 69’-70’. Both were faces. Watched them both at Milwaukee auditorium as well and both were OVER bigtime
Love the matches as a kid the bastien bros vs the fabulous kangaroos/ the Graham bros.
Love Verne Gagnes Wrestling Red Bastien was a Great Star . Funny Verne had him working for him in the 70ies Must have liked Red. Real Wrestling .
Verne Gagne: The Wrestler
RIP Verne Gagne
Red was the ultimate warrior trainer 💪
you can see red in uw's work
Any idea of the date?
28th October 1952
Red bastien 1952?
Love Verne Gagnes Wrestling Red Bastien was a Great Star . Funny Verne had him working for him in the 70ies Must have liked Red. Real Wrestling .
Love Verne Gagnes Wrestling Red Bastien was a Great Star . Funny Verne had him working for him in the 70ies Must have liked Red. Real Wrestling .
Love Verne Gagnes Wrestling Red Bastien was a Great Star . Funny Verne had him working for him in the 70ies Must have liked Red. Real Wrestling .