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#7577: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-12-12, WRGB, 58 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Stan Hansen
- Stan Stasiak
- Antonino Rocca
- Bobo Brazil
- Joe McHugh
- S.D. Jones
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Lou Albano
- Jose Gonzalez
- Joe McHugh
- Antonino Rocca
- Pete Austin
- Kevin Sullivan
- Bruiser Frank Brody
- Billy White Wolf
- Special Delivery Jones
- Doug Gilbert
- Tor Kamata
- Nikolai Volkoff
- Dominic DeNucci
- Ken Patera
- Johnny Rodz
"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
#7578: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-12-19, WRGB, 60 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Pete Sanchez
- Kevin Sullivan
- Stan Hansen
- Johnny Rodz
- Manuel Soto
- Victor Rivera
- Tor Kamata
- Bruiser Brody
- Pete Doherty
- Antonino Rocca
- Bobo Brazil
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Johnny Rivera
- Pete McKay
- Billy White Wolf
- Gary Michael Cappetta
- Jo Jo Andrews
- Executioner No. 1
- Sunshine Jackson
- Baron Miquel
- Willie Gilsenberg
"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
#7581: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-01-09, WRGB, 48 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Tor Kamata
- Nikolai Volkoff
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Fred Blassie
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Pete Austin
- Ted Adams
- Frankie Williams
- Billy White Wolf
- Ken Patura
- Baron Von Raschkie
- Executioner No. 2
- Steve King
- Bob Backlund
"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
#7582: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-01-16, WRGB, 58 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ken Patera
- Jose Gonzalez
- Tor Kamata
- Stan Stasiak
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Lou Albano
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- S.D. Jones
- Pete McKay
- Rocky Tomeo
- Ted Adams
- Frankie Williams
- Billy White Wolf
- Executioner No. 2
- Mike Santacopito (?)
- Gashouse Doug Gilbert
"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
#7583: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-01-30, WRGB, 53 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ken Patera
- Andre The Giant
- Johnny Rodz
- Stan Stasiak
- Pete Doherty
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Lou Albano
- Antonino Rocca
- S.D. Jones
- Larry Zbyszko
- Chief Jay Stongbow
- Pete McKay
- Jose Estrada
- Billy White Wolf
- Baron Von Raschkie
- Bob Backlund
- Frank Rodriguez
"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
#7584: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-02-13, WRGB, 38 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Johnny Rodz
- Carlos Rocha
- Tony Garea
- Antonino Rocca
- Larry Zbyszko
- Pete Austin
- Pete Austin
- Bob Backlund
- Pete Dougerty
- Silvano Sousa
- Baron Von Raschke
- Pete Doherty
- Carlos Rocha
"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
#7585: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-03-20, WRGB, 55 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ken Patera
- Jose Gonzalez
- Johnny Rodz
- Stan Stasiak
- Gino Hernandez
- Baron Von Raschke
- Fred Blassie
- Lou Albano
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Johnny Rivera
- Executioner #1
- Executioner #2
- Billy White Wolf
- The Executioners
- Jo Jo Andrews
- Dom Serrano
- Tor Komata
- Denny Alberts
- Baron Mikel Scicluna
"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.
#7586: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-03-27, WRGB, 42 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ken Patera
- Johnny Rodz
- Gashouse Gilbert
- Tor Kamata
- Carlos Rocha
- Tony Garea
- Fred Blassie
- Antonino Rocca
- Joe McHugh
- Larry Zbyszko
- Baron Mikel Scicluna
- Frank Williams
- Pete Austin
- Steve King
- Bob Backlund
- Syhlvano Sousa
- Baron Von Rascke
"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.
#7588: CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
Order1977-05-01, WRGB, 58 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Jose Gonzalez
- Johnny Rodz
- Tor Kamata
- Stan Stasiak
- Carlos Rocha
- Pete Doherty
- Tony Garea
- Fred Blassie
- Antonino Rocca
- S.D. Jones
- Larry Zbyszko
- Mikel Scicluna
- Johnny Rivera
- Jose Estrada
- Pete Austin
- Executioner #1
- Executioner #2
- Doug Gilbert
- Bob Backlund
- Baron Von Raschke
- Denny Alberts
- Jay Strongbow
- Michael Cappetta
- Lou Klein
- Johnny Davis
"Championship Wrestling" 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. Ring announcer is Gary Michael Cappetta. Interviews include Jay Strongbow, Fred Blassie, and Baron Von Raschke. -WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/1/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 2/8/77-original airdate 2/19/77) Intro Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca opening Promo for Albany 5/13 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow -commercials Gary Michael Cappetta intro Bob Backlund & Tony Garea vs. Jose Estrada & Pete Doherty -commercials Doug Gilbert & Baron Mikel Scicluna vs. Lou Klein & Denny Alberts -commercials Johnny Rodz vs. Pete Austin -commercials Larry Zbyszko & Jose Gonzalez vs. Executioners -commercials Carlos Rocha vs. Johnny Davis Promo for Albany 5/13 - Vince McMahon interviews Baron Von Raschke & Freddie Blassie Tor Kamata & Stan Stasiak vs. SD Jones & Johnny Rivera Vince McMahon & Antonino Rocca closing