Tag Archives: Wrestling History

Episode 44: First Blood

Crazy Ron Wright and his infamous “chisel” arrive in Florida, Stud’s first blood cut an artery and covered the ringsiders, and cable tv’s role in the fall of the territories!

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Episode 43: Becoming A Star

The Stud’s first singles title shot, his description of a who’s who of wrestlers, young and old in NWA Florida 1971, and Continental wrestling”s huge success!

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Episode 42: Snake Pit 4

Fans questions and responses finish the controversial & fascinating, four part series on the legendary Florida Snake Pit. Compelling wrestling history!

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Episode 41: Snake Pit 3

Florida’s legendary Snake Pit bites again, two Bob Roop shoots in the pit, how it affected the Stud, and wrestling with stars ego as a promoter!

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Episode 40: Snake Pit 2

Snake pit horror continues with the introduction of the “Sugar” hold by famous shooter, Gordon Nelson! Who was the most dangerous wrestler in Florida in 1971?

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Episode 39: Legendary Snake Pit

Bold marks met their match in Tampa’s notorious Snake Pit.  Jack Brisco, Hiro Matsuda, Bob Roop, Gordon Nelson, and a young Stud did the biting!

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Episode 38: 2nd Month In Florida

2nd month in Florida–7,400 miles, 6 hours plane, 26 matches vs Tarzan Tyler, Rene Goulet, Ken Mantell & 18 more + Jerry Stubbs and learning to hook or shoot.

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Episode 37: First Month In Florida

5,100 miles, 6 hours private plane, 8 cities, 12 opponents, 5 partners and 18 matches.
PLUS losing money as a new promoter & Joe Leduc vs WWF champs.

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Episode 36: Gordon Solie Tribute

The Stud honors his personal friend, the great Gordon Solie, and finishes describing the first class operation of Eddie Graham’s NWA Florida territory in 1970.

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Episode 35: Operating A Territory

A fascinating picture of how the NWA Florida territory operated in 1970 when the Stud arrived from Georgia, Dick Murdoch, and should new pros learn to shoot?

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