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11 records found for Ken Patera
#7576: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1976-11-28, WRGB, 58 min.
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Pete Sanchez
- Kevin Sullivan
- Ivan Putski
- Pete Doherty
- Antonino Rocca
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Grand Wizard
- Lou Albano
- Stan Stasiak
- Billy White Wolf
- Baron Mikel Scicluna
- Johnny Rodz
- Ken Patera
- Ted Adams
- Fred Blassie
- Rocky Tomayo
"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.
#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
#8252: HBO WRESTLING
Order1977-01-22, HBO, 150 min.
- Bruno Sammartino
- Bo Bo Brazil
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Ken Patera
- Vince McMahon
- Billy White Wolf
- Pete Sanchez
- Ivan Putski
- Johnny Rodz
- Manuel Soto
- Gashouse Gilbert
- Tor Kamata
- Greg Gagne
- Don Serrano
- Baron Miguel Sicluna
- Pat Patterson
- Dominick Dinucci
- Nikolai Volkoff
- Pedro Gonzalez
- Executioners i and II
- Bruiser Brody
- Stan Stasiak
Professional Wrestling from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Bouts include Johnny Rodz vs. Greg Gagne, Gashouse Gilbert vs. Don Serrano, Baron Miguel Sicluna vs. Pat Patterson, Manuel Soto and Dominick Dinucci vs.Tor Kamata and Nikolai Volkoff, WWF champion Bruno Sammartino vs. challenger Ken Patera in a championship match, tag-team champions Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf vs. Executioners I and II in a tag-team championship match (2 out of 3 falls), Ivan Putski vs. Bruiser Brody, Stan Stasiak vs. Bo Bo Brazil. Vince McMahon calls the matches.
#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
1977-03-07, HBO, 142 min.
- Bruno Sammartino
- Bo Bo Brazil
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Ken Patera
- Vince McMahon
- Jose Gonzalez
- Billy White Wolf
- Ivan Putski
- Johnny Rodz
- Tor Kamata
- Baron Miguel Sicluna
- Stan Stasiak
- Don Kent
- Gino Hernandez
- Executioner I
- Carlos Rocha
- Executioner II
- Gas House Gilbert
- Larry Zbysko
- Jan Nelson
- Pete Doherty
- Dusty Rhodes
- Tony Garea
- Gorilla Monsoon
- John Stanley
- Howard Finkel
Vince McMahon calls 10 matches of this Special broadcast presentation. WWWF live wrestling from Madison Square Garden in New York City. This HBO live feed air check has no commercials. The opening five minutes is missing. Otherwise a complete 2 hour and 22 minute archived broadcast including HBO sign-off. Bouts include Jose Gonzalez vs. Don Kent, Johnny Rodz vs. Gino Hernandez, Executioner II vs. Carlos Rocha, Executioner I vs. Ivan Putski, Gas House Gilbert vs. Larry Zbysko, Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. challenger Ken Patera in a championship match, Jan Nelson vs. Bo Bo Brazil, Pete Doherty vs. Dusty Rhodes, Tony Garea vs. Baron Miguel Sicluna, tag-team champions Chief Jay Strongbow and Billy White Wolf vs. challengers Tor Kamata and Stan Stasiak in a tag-team championship match. Ring announcer: Howard Finkel. Referee: John Stanley. Guest Referee: Gorilla Monsoon. WWWF MSG Show (Mar '77 #1) Date: Mon, Mar 7th 1977 United States Madison Square Garden, New York, New York Promotion: WWWF Star Matches for MSG Show (Mar '77 #1) no. 10 Matches - 20 minute time limits 1 Don Kent - Draw - Jose Gonzales 2 Gino Hernandez Def. Johnny Rodz 3 Larry Zbyszko Def. Doug Gilbert 4 Bobo Brazil Def. Jan Nelson 5 Carlos Rocha Def. Executioner #2 6 Ivan Putski Def. Executioner #1 7 Tony Garea Def. Baron Mikel Scicluna 8 Dusty Rhodes Def. Rocky Tamayo 9 Billy White Wolf (C) & Chief Jay Strongbow (C) Def. Stan Stasiak & Tor Kamata WWWF International Tag Team Titles 10 Bruno Sammartino (C) Def. Ken Patera Referee: Gorilla Monsoon WWWF World Heavyweight Title
#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.
#7587: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-04-17, WRGB, 57 min.
- Billy Graham
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ken Patera
- Tor Kamata
- Don Serrano
- Carlos Rocha
- Baron Von Raschke
- Fred Blassie
- Joe McHugh
- Larry Zbyszko
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Bobby Schaeffer
- Frank Williams
- Mike Santacapito
- Billy White Wolf
- Bob Backlund
- Baron Mikel Scicluna
- Jay Strongbow
- Chief Billy White Wolf
- Gashouse Doug Gilbert
- Doug Gilbert
- Tony Garera
"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.
#8255: HBO WRESTLING
Order1977-05-16, HBO, 134 min.
- Billy Graham
- Bruno Sammartino
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Ken Patera
- Vince McMahon
- Billy White Wolf
- Ivan Putski
- Nicolai Volkoff
- Gashouse Gilbert
- Stan Stasiak
- Carlos Rocha
- Jan Nelson
- Tony Garea
- Baron Von Raschke
- George Steele
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Rocky Tamayo
- Ron Mickolaczk
- Larry Zbyszko
Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wrestling Federation from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Bouts include, joined in progress, Carlos Rocha victory vs. Jan Nelson, Ron Mickolaczk (Debut at Madison Square Garden) victory vs. Gashouse Gilbert, Baron Von Raschke vs. Ivan Putski, fight to a draw, George "The Animal" Steele vs. victor Bruno Sammartino, Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Ken Patera, fight to a draw, World Heavyweight champion "Superstar" Billy Graham victorious vs. Gorilla Monsoon in a world title match, Indian Billy White Wolf victorious vs. "Rocky" Tamayo, Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko take the first two matches, victorious, vs. Stan Stasiak and Nicolai Volkoff in a tag-team title match. NOTE: These early SPECIAL HBO WRESTLING telecasts were scheduled approximately once every month with ring "color commentator" announcer, Vince McMahon who interviews Billy Graham.
#7589: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-07-10, WRGB, 55 min.
- Billy Graham
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ken Patera
- Jose Gonzalez
- Billy White Wolf
- George Steele
- Gorilla Monsoon
- Fred Blassie
- Joe McHugh
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Johnny Rivera
- Rocky Tomayo
- Pete Austin
- Chief Peter Maivia
- Mr. Fugi
- Prof. Toru Tanaka
- Juan Diaz
"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 at ringside. Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh. Feature Match: Ken Patera vs, Billy White Wolf in which Patera breaks the neck of White Wolf in the final match. He is carried out from the arena on a stretcher. Very serious injury.
#7595: ALL STAR WRESTLING
Order1977-09-04, WRGB, 59 min.
- Billy Graham
- Vince McMahon Jr.
- Ken Patera
- Jose Gonzalez
- Ivan Putski
- George Steele
- Joe McHugh
- Joe Turco
- Chief Jay Strongbow
- Sylvano Sousa
- Frank Williams
- Bob Backlund
- Larry Hurst
- Pete Dougherty
"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 at ringside. Joe McHugh is the ring announcer. Interviews include Chief Jay Strongbow, Bob Backlund and Billy Graham.