"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
NOTE:
Captain Lou Albano makes an appearance creating an all out brawl at the end of the tag team match between Reeves & O'Hannon vs Blackjack Lanza & Blackjack Mulligan. Albano is also joined in this free for all by Haystacks Calhoun.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/26/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 9/17/75-original airdate 9/20/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Jack Evans & Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Tom Stanton
-commercials
Promos for Albany 10/31 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski / Freddie Blassie / Pat Barrett
-commercials
Haiti Kid vs. Cowboy Lang
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Joe Rodriguez
-commercials
Blackjacks vs. Pete Reeves & Davey O’Hannon
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
NOTE:
This complete broadcast was partially duplicated by WRGB from the WAST November 9, 1975 broadcast, joined in Progress. However, matches are different and as well as the commercials. Also, the announcement spots for upcoming matches are different.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/30/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/8/75-original airdate 10/25/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Pete Sanchez vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Johnny Rodz vs. Randy Poffo
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Haystacks Calhoun / Lou Albano & Blackjack Lanza / Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Gentleman Jim & Ed White
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan vs. Mike Thomas
-commercials
Pat McGuinness vs. Bugsy McGraw
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentators are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
NOTE: Interesting flub by Vince McMahon opening up the telecasts when he states "Welcome to CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING." Correctly the show we are watching is ALL STAR WRESTLING.
A new musical opening is introduced at the beginning and at the end of the program.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/14/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/29/75-original airdate 11/8/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Crusher Blackwell vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/26 - Vince McMahon interviews Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan / Spiros Arion, Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Bruno Sammartino vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials
Spiros Arion & Bugsy McGraw vs. Pat Barrett & Dominic DeNucci
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan vs. Pete Reeves
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentators are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
NOTE: JOINED IN PROGRESS. FIRST MATCH MISSING.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/21/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/29/75-original airdate 11/15/75)
Pat McGuinness vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna - joined in progress
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Stan Lavdas & Ruben Ayala
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan
-commercials
Frank Monte vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Pete Reeves
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Crusher Blackwell & Johnny Rodz
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ring side commentators are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
NOTE:
Final 1975 ALL STAR WRESTLING broadcast for the year.
WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/28/75 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/19/75-original airdate 11/22/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Davey O'Hannon & Frank Monte
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Tom Stanton & Manuel Miranda
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Ivan Koloff & Lou Albano
-commercials
Ernie Ladd vs. Stan Lavdas
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Al Williams
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan & Francisco Flores vs. Johnny Rodz & Pete Reeves
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Ernie Ladd, Gorilla Monsoon.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/4/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/19/75-original airdate 11/29/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 1/9 - Vince McMahon interviews Ernie Ladd, Ivan Koloff, Superstar Billy Graham, the Grand Wizard & Lou Albano
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Pete Sanchez vs. Mike Paidousis
-commercials
Ernie Ladd vs. Al Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Ernie Ladd
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Pat Barrett
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Frank Monte
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Johnny Rodz & Davey O’Hannon
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All-Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top-tier or mid-card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one-hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host calling the matches is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca. Joe McHugh is the ringside announcer.
Interviews include Tony Parisi, Billy Graham, Lou Albano, and Ivan Koloff.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/11/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/19/75-original airdate 12/6/75)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Dominic DeNucci vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Bugsy McGraw & Crusher Blackwell w/Grand Wizard
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Sylvano Sousa (from Championship Wrestling 12/6/75)
-commercials
Blackjacks vs. Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan - WWWF Tag Team Title Match - Best 2 out of 3 Falls (from Championship Wrestling 12/6/75)
-First Fall
Promo for Albany 1/23 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Koloff & Lou Albano
-commercials
-Second Fall
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan
Vince McMahon closing
The Blackjacks lose their tag-team championship belts in the second fall of match number two to Tony Parisi and Louis Cerdan.
Wide World Of Sports covers the world heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier (The Thriller in Manila) taped October 1st, 1975 in Manila. Ali came back from near exhaustion to win via a 14th round TKO. Howard Cosell reports from ringside.
"All-Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top-tier or mid-card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Lou Albano and Ernie Ladd.
NOTE: First match is joined in progress. Included tonight is a rare women's tag team match.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/18/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/10/75-original airdate 12/13/75)
-Show joined in progress
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Spiros Arion
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Sheila Shepherd & Susan Green vs. Toni Rose & Donna Christianello
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Johnny Rivera
Promo for Albany 1/23 - Vince McMahon interviews Ernie Ladd
Ernie Ladd vs. Tom Stanton
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and commentator at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Ivban Korloff, Haystacks Calhoun, Tony Garea, Ivan Putski, and Chief Jay Strongbow.
NOTE: Chief Jay Strongbow is a winner over threesome, Ron Caruso, Rick Luka and Blackjack Lukas in a two out of three falls match.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/8/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/20/73-original airdate 7/7/73)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Stan Stasiak vs. Ben Ortiz
Promo for Albany 2/20/76 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Ivan Koloff
-commercials
George Steele vs. the Cisco Kid
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Tony Garea
Tony Garea vs. Freddie Blassie
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Juan Caruso & Ric Lucca - 1st fall
-commercials
2nd fall
Promo for Albany 2/20/76 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow
Vince McMahon closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & commentator at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Toni Parisi, and Louis Cerdan.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/15/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/7/76-original airdate 1/17/76)
Promo for Albany 2/20 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Bugsy McGraw
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan
-commercials
Louis Cyr vs. Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Ivan Koloff vs. Pete McKay
Promo for Albany 2/20 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Ernie Ladd vs. Pete Sanchez
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated.
All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and commentator at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Joined in progress during match number two.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/22/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/7/76-original airdate 1/24/76)
-show joined in progress
Ivan Koloff vs. Dominic DeNucci - joined in progress
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard & Superstar Billy Graham
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Vincente Pometti
-commercials
Francisco Flores vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna
Promo for Albany 3/5 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Ivan Koloff
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Davey O’Hannon
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated.
All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Luis Cerdan, Tony Parisi, Ivan Putski, Lou Albano, Bugsy McGraw, Gorilla Monsoon.
NOTE: Joined in progress. Missing first bout, otherwise complete.
Tag Team Matches.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/14/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/28/76-original airdate 2/7/76)
-Show joined in progress
Johnny Rivera & Pat McGuinness vs. Davey O’Hannon & Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Parisi, Louis Cerdan & Ivan Putski
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci & Pat Barrett vs. Bugsy McGraw & Louis Cyr
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Dominic DeNucci & Pat Barrett
Ivan Putski & Kevin Sullivan vs. Crusher Blackwell & Vincente Pometti
Promo for Albany 3/24 - Vince McMahon interviews Ernie Ladd
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Frank Monte & Billy Shane
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Curt Gowdy hosted this outdoor series in which celebrities and athletes went hunting and fishing. It was seen on Sunday afternoons on ABC.
January 31, 1965 - June 24, 1984.
The program surfaced again in 1989 and 1990 as one time specials.
On this episode, the guest is author Peter Benchley.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated.
All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined with Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Bobo Brazil, Freddie Blassie, Louis Seer, Lou Albano.
NOTE: Joined in progress.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/21/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 1/28/76-original airdate 2/14/76)
-Show joined in progress
Skandor Akbar vs. Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bobo Brazil
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Davey O’Hannon
-commercials
Louis Cyr vs. Pat McGuinness
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Freddie Blassie & Louis Cyr
Promo for Albany 3/24 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Frank Monte
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated.
All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr.
NOTE: Missing only the very opening of the broadcast. Otherwise complete with commercials.
NOTE: AFTER THE FIRST MATCH A VICTORIOUS IVAN PUTSKI BURSTS OUT IN SONG SINGING, TO THE CROWD IN THE ARENA, "MELODY OF LOVE."
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/28/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/18/76-original airdate 2/21/76)
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski vs. Hans Schroeder
-commercials
Skandor Akbar vs. Bobby Schaeffer
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan
-commercials
Johnny Rivera vs. Rocky Tomayo
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Frank Monte
Promo for Albany 4/2 - Vince McMahon interviews the Grand Wizard, Lou Albano & Bugsy McGraw
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan & Pat Barrett vs. Ernie Ladd & Bugsy McGraw
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated.
All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr.
Ringside announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Bugsy McGraw, Ernie Roth (The Grand Wizard),
NOTE: One of the commercials is a two minute spot with Jimmy Carter, running for President of the United States.
In match number two between Hans Schroeder vs Bobo Brazil, a free for all breaks out at the end of the match. In the ring the following wrestlers collide with one another including Bugsy Mc Graw, Ernie Roth Johnny Rodz, Lou Albano,
In match number three, Johnny Rivera beats Stan Hansen in one minute forty seven seconds. It is Hansen's debut on All Star Wrestling.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 4/4/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/18/76-original airdate 2/28/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 4/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Cowboy Bob & Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Hans Schroeder
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bugsy McGraw & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan & Pat Barrett vs. Frank Monte & Billy Coleman
Promo for Albany 4/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci vs. Louis Cyr
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ring side commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Fred Blassie, Stan Hansen who claims he was attacked and lost vision in one eye. He names six of the "unholy" attackers who are wrestlers, he seeks revenge.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 4/11/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/18/76-original airdate 3/6/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 4/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Crusher Blackwell vs. Al Williams
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Freddie Blassie & Lou Albano
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Bobby Schaeffer
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Pete Sanchez vs. Johnny Rivera
Promo for Albany 4/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Skandor Akbar
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Billy White Wolf & closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Billy Graham, Billy White Wolf, Louis Cyr, Bugsy McGraw, Fred Blassie.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/2/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/10/76-original airdate 3/27/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Stan Hansen vs. Pete Sanchez
-commercials
Johnny Rivera vs. Jose Estrada
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard, Freddie Blassie, Bugsy McGraw & Louis Cyr
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci & Billy White Wolf vs. Louis Cyr & Bugsy McGraw
-commercials
Skandor Akbar vs. Kevin Sullivan
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. Johnny Rodz & Rocky Tomayo
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon - discusses Stan Hansen
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
NOTE: Occasional intermittent minor audio variations during the broadcast.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Lou Albano, Fred Blassie, Billy Graham, Invan Koloff.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/9/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/3/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & the Executioners
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Bobo Brazil & Billy White Wolf vs. Crusher Blackwell & JoJo Andrews
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. BB Coleman
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano, Grand Wizard, Superstar Billy Graham & Ivan Koloff
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham & Ivan Koloff vs. Dominic DeNucci & Bob Schaeffer
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Ben Ortiz
Promo for Albany 5/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Davey O’Hannon
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca discuss the upcoming Muhammad Ali fight.
NOTE: In match number three tag team between Bobby Schaeffer, Dominic DeNucci vs Ivan Koloff, Billy Graham, Gorilla Monsoon joins in the bedlam at the end of the contest.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ringside commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ringside announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Billy White Wolf.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/16/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/10/76j
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Skandor Akbar
Louis Cerdan vs. Skandor Akbar
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Davey O’Hannon
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Dominic DeNucci
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Joe Andrews
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Crusher Blackwell vs. Frank Williams
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca discuss the upcoming Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki fight scheduled for June 26, 1976. Rocca states that no boxer can beat a professional wrestler.
NOTE: In match number one Ivan Putski enters the ring at the conclusion of fight between Skandor Akbar vs Louis Cerdan,
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ring side commentator is Vince McMahon Jr. joined by Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Ivan Putski, Stan Hansen, Fred Blassie.
In a separate extended interview Gorilla Monsoon states to Vince McMahon his opinion on the upcoming Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoke wrestling match. Monsoon feels that Ali cannot win such a match. "Absolutely, no way."
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/23/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/31/76-original airdate 4/17/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Billy White Wolf vs. Bugsy McGraw
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Billy Berger
-commercials
Vince McMahon update on Bruno Sammartino’s neck injury - interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Skandor Akbar vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez & Johnny Rivera vs. Vincente Pometti & JoJo Andrews
Promo for Albany 5/28 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Skandor Akbar
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon discussing Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki
Vince McMahon closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host and ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include those with Billy White Wolf, Stan Hansen, Freddie Blassie, and Joe Scandura.
NOTE: Match number one is joined in progress.
NOTE: Occasional two second transmission issues.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/30/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/21/76-original airdate 4/24/76)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 6/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Billy White Wolf vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Highlights of Bruno Sammartino vs. Stan Hansen from MSG 4/26/76 and interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Executioners vs. Fred Marzino & Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Vincente Pometti
Promo for Albany 6/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Jose Estrada
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Hosts and commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those with Bruno Sammartino, Haystacks Calhoun and Kevin Sullivan. In match #4 between Jose Gonzalez and Ivan Putski teaming up to wrestle Ivan Koloff and Billy Graham, who are both disqualified at the end of the match, a huge free for all evolves with Ivan Putski yelling to the crowd with venom.
NOTE: Included are commercials. Muhammad Ali discusses his upcoming wrestling / boxing match with Antonino Inoki.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/6/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/21/76-original airdate 5/1/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sammartino
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Bobo Brazil vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
Louis Cerdan vs. Skandor Akbar
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan
Johnny Rivera vs. Jose Estrada
-commercials
Ivan Putski & Jose Gonzalez vs. Ivan Koloff & Superstar Billy Graham
Promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Muhammad Ali
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan vs. Johnny Rodz & Rocky Tomayo
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocco closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Hosts & ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Joined in Progress beginning of Match #2. Interviews include those with Gorilla Monsson who discusses with Vince McMahon his prediction of the upcoming Ali vs Inoki fight. Other interviews are with Stan Hansen, who reveals that his infamous "lariat" arm band is packed with silver dollars.
Also heard are interviews with Freddie Blassie (repeat of interview originally televised June 6, 1976), Haystacks Calhoun, Kevin Sullivan and Ivan Putski.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/13/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/20/76-original airdate 5/8/76)
Intro
*Episode is replay of Championship Wrestling 4/24/76 episode
-Show joined in progress
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Gorilla Monsoon about Ali-Inoki
-commercials
Executioners vs. Toro Maldonado & Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Vince narrates footage of Bruno vs Hansen from MSG and interviews Freddie Blassie & Stan Hansen
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Kevin Sullivan
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Frank Williams
Local promo for Providence “tonight” 5/1/76 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski, Haystacks Calhoun & Kevin Sullivan
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun vs. Crusher Blackwell
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside commentary by Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those with Brunno Sammartino and Gorilla Monsoon. During match #2 Vince McMahon incorrectly states Jojo Andrews' name as Jojo White,
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/20/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 5/12/76-original airdate 5/15/76)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Local promo for Shea 6/25 - Vince McMahon interviews Bruno Sammartino
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Ernie Ladd vs. Bobby Schaefer
-commercials
Johnny Rivera vs. JoJo Andrews
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 6/5/76 - Gorilla Monsoon vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna involving Muhammad Ali + Vince McMahon interviews Monsoon
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 5/15/76 - Billy White Wolf & Jose Gonzalez vs. Crusher Blackwell & Rocky Tomayo
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun vs. Sylvano Sousa & Vincente Pometti
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Muhammad Ali enters the ring unannounced during match #3 taking on Gorilla Monsoon, who slams Ali to the canvass.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those with Lou Albano, Freddie Blassie, Stan Hansen.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 6/27/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 5/12/76-original airdate 5/22/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Local promo for Albany 7/9 - Bill Cardille interviews Lou Albano & Executioner #2
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Vincente Pometti vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Ted Adams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Crusher Blackwell
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 5/22/76 - Tony Parisi & Louis Cerdan vs. the Executioners w/Albano - Tag Team Title 2 out of 3 falls match
Local promo for Albany 7/9 - Bill Cardille interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Johnny Rivera & Cano Hernandez vs. Frank Williams & BB Coleman
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
NOTE: In Match #4 the contest is two out of three falls for the Tag Team Championship between Toni Parisi and Louis Cerdan and The Executioners who win the first and third fall becoming the new Tag Team Champions.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside commentators are Vince McMahan and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those of Executioner #1 and Executioner #2, Lou Albano, and Freddie Blassie.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 7/18/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/2/76-original airdate 6/12/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Local promo for Albany 7/23 - Vince McMahon interviews Executioner #1
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Jose Gonzalez vs. Rocky Tomayo
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Roberto Alsura & Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano & Executioners
-commercials
Skandor Akbar vs. Bobby Schaefer
-commercials
Executioners vs. Kevin Sullivan & Pat McGuinness
Local promo for Albany 7/23 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & JoJo Andrews
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside announcers are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those with Chief Jay Strogbow, Billy White Wolf, and Lou Albano.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 7/25/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 6/2/76-original airdate 6/19/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Local promo for Albany 8/6 - Vince McMahon
interviews Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Roberto Alusura
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Skandor Akbar vs. Pat McGuinness
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Bobby Schaefer & Johnny Rivera
Local promo for Albany 8/6 - Vince McMahon
interviews Lou Albano & Executioners
-commercials
Bobo Brazil & Jose Gonzalez vs. Rocky Tomayo & Vincente Pometti
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside announcers are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those with S.D. Jones, Bobo Brazil, and Chief Jay Strongbow.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/29/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 7/14/76-original airdate 7/24/76)
- show joined in progress
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Johnny Rodz - joined in progress
-commercials
Bobo Brazil & SD Jones vs. Rocky Tomayo & John Larson
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bobo Brazil & SD Jones
-commercials
Kevin Sullivan vs. Doug Gilbert
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Pete McKay
Local promo for Albany 9/3 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Lord Littlebrook & Little Johnny vs. Haiti Kid & Sonny Boy Hayes
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
NOTE: Joined in progress for match #1. Match #5 is a tag team match with midgets Lord Little Brook, Little Johnny, Haiti Kid and Sonny Boy Hayes.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include Fred Blassie, Stan Hansen, Lou Albano, Nikolai Volkoff, Bruiser Brody, and The Grand Wizard, Ernie Roth.
NOTE: At the end of match #5 irate ring announcer, Antonino Rocca jumps into the ring with Lou Albano and slams him.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 9/5/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 7/14/76-original airdate 7/31/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Local promo for Albany 9/17 - Vince McMahon
interviews Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Roberto Alsura & Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Tor Kamata vs. Toro Maldanado
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bruiser Brody & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Frank Williams
Local promo for Albany 9/17 - Vince McMahon
interviews Nikolai Volkoff & Lou Albano
-commercials
Executioners vs. Kevin Sullivan & Jose Gonzalez
Vince McMahon closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside announcers are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include Executioners #1 and #2, Lou Albano, Nikolai Volkoff, Stan Hansen, and Freddie Blassie.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 9/12/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/4/76-original airdate 8/7/76)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Local promo for Albany 9/17 - Vince McMahon
interviews Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Kevin Sullivan & Jose Gonzalez vs. Doug Gilbert & Rocky Tomayo
-commercials
Stan Hansen vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Gene Dundee
-commercials
Bruiser Brody vs. Frank Williams
Local promo for Albany 9/17 - Vince McMahon
interviews Nikolai Volkoff & Lou Albano
-commercials
Executioners vs. Johnny Rivera & Ted Adams
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano & the Executioners
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside announcers are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include those with Lou Albano, The Executioners, and Nicolai Volkoff
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 9/19/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/4/76-original airdate 8/14/76)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Local promo for Albany 10/1 - Vince McMahon
interviews Lou Albano & Executioners
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Manuel Soto & Pete Sanchez vs. Pete Doherty & JoJo Andrews
-commercials
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Toro Maldonado
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano & Nikolai Volkoff
-commercials
SD Jones vs. Doug Gilbert
-commercials
Tor Kamata vs. Roberto Alsura
Local promo for Albany 10/1 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. BB Coleman & Sylvano Sousa
Vince McMahon & Antonio Rocca closing
NOTE: In the final match, #5, Captain Lou Albano creates bedlam in the ring during the tag team match between Sylvano Sousa and Billy Coleman vs Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Ringside commentators are Vince McMahon and Antonino Rocca.
Joined in progress. Missing matches #1 and #2.
Interviews include one with Lou Albano.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/3/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 8/25/76-original airdate 9/4/76)
-show joined in progress
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bruiser Brody & the Grand Wizard
-commercials
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Ted Adams
-commercials
Executioners vs. SD Jones & Jose Gonzalez
Local promo for Albany 10/15 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Executioners
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Rocky Tomayo & Doug Gilbert
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
NOTE:
RECORDED WITH MAJOR SIGNAL INTERFERENCE. THE TRACK IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISCERN AND SO THIS AIR CHECK WILL NOT BE SOLD.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca at ringside.
Interviews include:
Ivan Putski, Lou Albano, Stan Stasiak.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 10/31/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 9/15/76-original airdate 10/2/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 11/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Ivan Putski
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Stan Hansen vs. Brian Mackney
-commercials
Doug Gilbert vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Kevin Sullivan
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Danny Parks
Promo for Albany 11/12 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Dennis Johnson
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & narrator was Vince McMahon Jr.
NOTE:
THE 1/4" MASTER REEL TO REEL AUDIO TAPE ON WHICH THIS AIR CHECK WAS RECORDED HAS MAJOR PHYSICAL TAPE DETERIORATION.
UNABLE TO PLAY BACK.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the matches. Antonino Rocca contributes color commentary.
Interviews include:
Chief Jay Strongbow, Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, Stan "The Man" Stasiak.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/21/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/6/76-original airdate 10/23/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Tor Kamata vs. Kevin Sullivan
-commercials
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Sunshine Jackson
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tor Kamata & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 10/23/76 - Executioners vs. Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf - 2/3 falls tag title match
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Johnny Rivera
Promo for Albany 11/26 - Vince McMahon interviews Stan Hansen & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Victor Rivera vs. Johnny Rodz
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host & ringside commentator, Vince McMahon Jr. Antonino Rocca provides color commentary at ringside.
Interviews include: Fred Blassie, Lou Albano, Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, The Executioners, and Referee, Dick Woehrle.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/28/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/27/76-original airdate 10/30/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 12/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 10/30/76 - opening interview segment with tag title participants
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Ivan Putski & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Pete Doherty
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & the Grand Wizard
Stan Stasiak vs. Pete Sanchez
-commercials
Ken Patera w/ Lou Albano vs. Ted Adams
Promo for Albany 12/10 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Lou Albano
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Rocky Tomayo & Johnny Rodz
NOTE: Complete broadcast except for missed opening. Rare broadcast where instead of five matches only four fill up the hour.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. does the play by play and conducts interviews. Antonino Rocca provides color commentary.
Interviews include:
Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, Captain Lou Albano. Discussion on ruling by the WWWF decision.
NOTE: Complete Broadcast with the exception of opening music.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/12/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/27/76-original airdate 11/13/76)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Stan Hansen Bruiser Brody vs. Bobo Brazil & SD Jones
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs Pete Austin
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Tor Kamata Nikolai Volkoff vs. Jose Gonzalez & Dominic DeNucci
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. Kevin Sullivan
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Doug Gilbert & Johnny Rodz
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action and the interviews. Antonino Rocca contributes at ringside with color commentary.
Interviews include:
Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf.
NOTE: During the match between Chief Jay Strongbow and Executioner No. 1 all bedlam breaks loose in the ring after it ends in a 10 minute draw.
President of the World Wide Wrestling Federation, Willie Gilsenberg states his decision on the Executioners agina wrestling for the tag team world championship against Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf next week in a two out of three tag team match.
A rare instance where six matches are broadcast within this one hour weekly All Star Wrestling series.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/19/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/5/76-original airdate 10/16/76 as Championship Wrestling)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
-commercials
Gary Michael Cappetta intro
Victor Rivera & Johnny Rivera vs. Johnny Rodz & JoJo Andrews
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Executioner #2
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Pete McKay
-commercials
Tor Kamata vs. Sunshine Jackson
-commercials
Bruiser Brody & Stan Hansen vs. Manuel Soto & Pete Sanchez
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Vince McMahon interviews Willie Gilzenberg
Jose Gonzalez & Kevin Sullivan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Pete Doherty
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action and does the interviews.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/26/76 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/17/76-original airdate 11/27/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Executioners vs Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Doug Gilbert & Rocky Tomayo vs. Johnny Rivera & Frank Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Bruiser Brody (Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Promo for Albany 1/14/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Johnny Rodz vs. Pete McKay
Vince McMahon closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action at ringside.
Interviews include:
Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, Gorilla Monsoon and Angelo Savoldi
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/2/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/17/76-original airdate 12/4/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Ted Adams
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tor Kamata & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Tag Team Tournament: Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Bruiser Brody & Stan Hansen
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Stan Stasiak vs. Pete Austin
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 12/4/76 - Fabulous Moolah vs. Vicki Summers (Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Vince McMahon interviews Angelo Savoldi and closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the actions and interviews Chief Jay Strongbow, Billy White Wolf, Gorilla Monsoon and Fred Blassie.
NOTE:
Joined in progress with end of match being proclaimed winner Bob Backlund in six minutes and five seconds...first appearance on All Star Wrestling. Five matches follow.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/9/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/8/76-original airdate 12/11/76)
- show joined in progress
Bob Backlund win announcement
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Executioner #2 vs. Jose Gonzalez
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. Pete Austin
Promo for Albany 1/14 - Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Tor Kamata & Nikolai Volkoff vs. Ted Adams & Steve King
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action at ringside and Antonino Rocca provides color commentary.
Interviews include:
Lou Albano, Stan Stasiak, Executioner No. 2, and Ken Patera,
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/16/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/8/76-original airdate 12/18/76)
Intro
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening
Promo for Albany 2/4 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Jose Gonzalez vs. Rocky Tomayo
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Billy White Wolf vs. Tor Kamata
-commercials
Baron Mikel Scicluna & Doug Gilbert vs. SD Jones & Ted Adams
Promo for Albany 2/4 - Vince McMahon interviews Executioner #2
-commercials
Executioners vs. Frank Williams & Pete McKay
Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Vince McMahon Jr. calls the action. Antonino Rocca contributes anecdotal color commentary.
Joined in Progress.
NOTE: An unusual salute and biography of Ken Patera, via a prerecording is telecast, confirming the special prowess and accomplishments of "the strongest man in the world." It includes Patera stopping a truck.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 1/30/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/29/76-original airdate 1/1/77)
Bob Backlund vs. Jose Estrada
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Rodriguez (Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Stan Stasiak & Grand Wizard
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 1/1/77: Ken Patera vs. SD Jones and interview with Patera
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 1/1/77: Larry Zbyszko vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Promo for Albany 2/4 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
From Championship Wrestling 1/1/77: Andre the Giant vs. Pete McKay & Pete Doherty
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Calling the matches at ringside are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
Interviews include Tony Garea, Bob Backlund and Larry Zbyszko
Joined in progress. Not complete.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 2/13/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 12/29/76-original airdate 1/15/77)
-show joined in progress
Tony Garea vs. Johnny Rodz - match joined in progress
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Garea + Bob Backlund
-commercials
Bob Backlund vs. Pete Doherty
-commercials
Carlos Rocha vs. Sylvano Sousa
Promo for Albany 2/18 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko + Tony Garea
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Pete Austin
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/20/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/9/77-original airdate 2/19/77)
Joe McHugh intro
Executioners vs. Jose Gonzalez & Johnny Rivera
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Don Serrano
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Baron Von Raschke & Freddie Blassie
-commercials
Gino Hernandez vs. Johnny Rodz
-commercials
Tor Kamata vs. Denny Alberts
Promo for Albany 4/1 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano & Ken Patera
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & JoJo Andrews
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Calling the matches are Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Baron Von Raschke, Fred Blassie, Ken Patera and Lou Albano.
NOTE: This television broadcast aired on March 20th five days after Antonino Rocca passed away. There were a number of matches which Rocca had previously done which were telecast in the weeks to follow.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Vince McMahon Jr. and Antonino Rocca call the matches at ringside.
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.
Joined in progress. 42 minute excerpt.
-WWWF All Star Wrestling 3/27/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/9/77-original airdate 2/26/77)
-show joined in progress
(ANTONINO ROCCA'S FINAL APPEARANCE ON "ALL STAR WRESLTING" PRIOR TO PASSING AWAY MARCH 15, 1977 AT 55 YEARS OF AGE OF).
Ken Patera vs. Steve King & Pete Austin
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard, Stan Stasiak, Blassie & Tor Kamata
-commercials
Carlos Rocha vs. Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Baron Von Raschke vs. Frank Williams
Promo for Albany 4/1 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko & Tony Garea
-commercials
Bob Backlund, Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko vs. Doug Gilbert, Baron Mikel Scicluna & Johnny Rodz
(Gorilla Monsoon interview during the match)
Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing
Match #5 is a six man tag team match.
Interviews include Tony Garea, Larry Zbyszko, Fred Blassie, Tor Kamata, and Stan Stasiak.
At the end of the program Vince McMahon Jr. tells the home audience that there will not be ALL STAR WRESTLING for the next two weeks (April 3rd or 10th).
NOTE: This would be the final telecast with Antonino Rocca who passed away at age 49 on March 15, 1977. It was originally tape recorded February 9, 1977.
"All Star Wrestling" was a WWF television show which consisted of top tier or mid card opponents. The telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. All matches were held at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Calling the matches at ringside is Vince McMahon Jr.
Ring announcer is Joe McHugh.
Interviews include Fred Blassie, Baron Von Raschke, Chief Jay Strongbow, Chief Billy White Wolf.
Match #5 is a six man tag team bout.
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