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#7528: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1974-07-28, WRGB, 59 min.

"All Star Wrestling" was a WWWF television show which consisted of top-tier or mid-card opponents. Telecast in most markets weekly on Saturday mornings, 11:00am to Noon, the telecasts were taped and neatly edited into one hour programs which were syndicated. Matches were held mostly at the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Host, interviewer and blow by blow announcer: Vince McMahon Jr.

On this early telecast there are five matches. Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. Freddie Blassie takes a bow at ringside.

Tag team match number 1:
S.D. Jones and Mike Wayne vs Killer Kowalski and Nikolai Volkoff who win in 6 minutes, 43 seconds.

Match number 2:
Lee Wong vs Strong Kobayashi who is declared the winner.

At halftime Vince McMahon Jr. interviews Haystacks Calhoun, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea discussing upcoming three out of five, two hour time limit tag team match against the Grand Wizard, Killer Kowalski, and the Valiant Brothers (Handsome Jim and Luscious John) whom McMahon also interviews and their manager Lou Albano.

Match number 3:
Ruja Woods vs winner of this match, John Tolos in 2:06 minutes.

Match number 4:
Tag team match - Thomas Marion and Ed Sullivan vs winners Larry Zbyszko and Haystacks Calhoun in 7:21. Vince McMahon Jr. discusses the match in progress at ringside with Bruno Sammartino.

Match number 5:
Gentleman Jim and Ruben Ayala in a tag team match vs the tag team champions of the world the Valiant Brothers who win in 7:32.

Vince McMahon invites his TV audience to tune in again next week for All Star Wrestling

#6004: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1974-11-17, WRGB, 59 min.

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation from the Hamburg Field House in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Ring announcer, Joe McHugh. 
Vince McMahon interviews include Cowboy Bob Duncum, Grand Wizard Ernie Roth, Larry Zbyszko, The Valiant Brothers, Gorilla Monsoon.

     -WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/17/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/2/74-original airdate 10/12/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Hans Schroeder vs. Al Barr
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Bill White
-commercials
Promos for Albany 11/29/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Bobby Duncum & Grand Wizard / Larry Zbyszko / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. SD Jones & Dennis Johnson
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Bobby Duncum & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Bobo Brazil vs. Jack Evans & Ricky Cortez
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Chuck Richards
-commercials 
Vince McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon and closing

#6005: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1974-11-24, WRGB, 57 min.

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Joe McHugh ring announcer. 
McMahon interviews include Edgar Albano, Jimmy Valiant, Don Ho Gorilla Monsoon, Ton Garea, Larry Zbyszko, Haystack Calhoun and Chief J. Strongbow.    

  -WWWF All Star Wrestling 11/24/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/2/74-original airdate 10/19/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Spiros Arion vs. Tony Altimore
-commercials 
Promos for Albany 11/29/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Larry Zbyszko / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. “Spaceman” Frank Hickey & Ricky Cortez
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Al Barr & Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Haystacks Calhoun & Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Jack Evans & Bill White
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Haystacks Calhoun & Chief Jay Strongbow and closing

#6006A: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1974-12-08, WRGB, 58 min.

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.     

McMahon interviews Tony Garea, Dean Ho, The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano and Gorilla Monsoon.

Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh.   

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/8/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 11/2/74)
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Hans Schroeder vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Bill White & Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/13/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho & Tony Garea / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers / Gorilla Monsoon
-commercials
Larry Zbyszko vs. Jack Evans
-commercials
Butcher Nova vs. Jose Gonzalez
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Tom Stanton & Tony Vee
-commercials
Vince McMahon closing

#6006B: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1974-12-15, WRGB, 56 min.

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.    

McMahon interviews include, The Valiant Brothers, Lou Albano, Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, and Tony Garea.

Ring announcer is Joe McHugh. 

   -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/15/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 10/23/74-original airdate 11/9/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Valiant Brothers vs. Larry Zbyszko & Dennis Albert
-commercials
Jack Evans vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/27/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho, Tony Garea & Gorilla Monsoon / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Gentleman Jim
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. The Patriot
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion vs. Butcher Nova & Bill White
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion & closing

#6006C: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1974-12-22, WRGB, 58 min.

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday.  

McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Bob Duncum, Lou Albano, Jimmy Valiant and John Valiant. 

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/22/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/13/74-original airdate 11/16/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Bill White
-commercials
Killer Kowalski vs. Jeff Rhodes
-commercials
Promos for Albany 12/27/74 - Vince McMahon interviews Dean Ho, Tony Garea & Gorilla Monsoon / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Bobby Duncum vs. Gentleman Jim & Dennis Albert
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Grand Wizard & Bobby Duncum
-commercials
Valiant Brothers vs. Jose Gonzalez & SD Jones
-commercials
Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. Butcher Nova & Hans Schroeder
-commercials
Vince McMahon closing

#6006D: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1974-12-29, WRGB, 57 min.

Vince McMahon calls the matches of the World Wide Wrestling Federation. Broadcast 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Sunday. 

McMahon interviews Gorilla Monsoon, Fred Blassie, Dean Ho, Tony Garea, Lou Albano, Jimmy Valiant, John Valiant, Valiant Brothers.

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 12/29/74 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 11/13/74-original airdate 11/23/74)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Joe McHugh intro
Larry Zbyszko vs. Dennis Johnson
-commercials
Jeff Rhodes vs. The Patriot 
-commercials
Promos for Albany 1/10/75 - Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie / Dean Ho & Tony Garea / Lou Albano & Valiant Brothers
-commercials
Jose Gonzalez vs. Bill White
-commercials
Hans Schroeder vs. SD Jones
-commercials
Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion vs. Butcher Nova & Jack Evans
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Spiros Arion & closing

#7583: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-01-30, WRGB, 53 min.

"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

1977-02-13, WRGB, 38 min.

"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

#7586: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-03-27, WRGB, 42 min.

"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

1977-04-17, WRGB, 57 min.

"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. 

     WWWF All Star Wrestling 4/17/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 3/2/77-original airdate 3/19/77)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Promo for Albany 4/29 - Vince McMahon interviews Baron Von Raschke & Freddie Blassie 
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Baron Von Raschke vs. Bob Schaefer
-commercials
Carlos Rocha vs. Mike Santocapito
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Frank Williams
-commercials
Ken Patera vs. Don Serrano
Promo for Albany 4/29 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow 
-commercials
Larry Zbyszko, Tony Garea & Bob Backlund vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna, Doug Gilbert & Tor Kamata
Vince McMahon closing

#7588: CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

1977-05-01, WRGB, 58 min.

"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

#8255: HBO WRESTLING

1977-05-16, HBO, 134 min.

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.

#7590: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-05-22, WRGB, 56 min.

"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. call the matches from ringside. 
Joe McHugh is the ring announcer.

Interviews include Lou Albano, and George Steele who becomes unmanageable. Gorilla Monsson discusses with Vince McMahon Jr. upcoming "Texas Death Match."

Final match sees Billy Graham using a rare Double Bear Hug to win easily over Bill Burger and Bobby Schaeffer in 2min. 16sec.

  -WWWF All Star Wrestling 5/22/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 4/13/77-original airdate 4/23/77)
Joe McHugh intro
Baron Von Raschke & Stan Stasiak vs. SD Jones & Don Serrano
-commercials
George Steele vs. Frank Rodriguez
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Lou Albano & George Steele
-commercials
Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko vs. Doug Gilbert & Moose Monroe
-commercials
Peter Maivia vs. Stan Noonas
Promo for Albany 5/27 - Vince McMahon interviews Lou Albano
-commercials
Superstar Billy Graham vs. Bill Berger & Bob Schaefer (Gorilla Monsoon joins for commentary during the match)
Vince McMahon closing

#7593: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-07-03, WRGB, 58 min.

"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

Interviews include Lou Albano, George Steele, and Billy Graham.

Final bout #5 is a six man curfew match.

  -WWWF All Star Wrestling 7/3/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 5/25/77-original airdate 6/4/77)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Promo for Albany 7/8 - Vince McMahon interviews George Steele & Lou Albano
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Peter Maivia vs. Nikolai Volkoff
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Pete McKay & Sylvano Sousa
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard 
-commercials
From Championship Wrestling 6/4/77: Bob Backlund vs. Buddy Wolfe
-commercials
George Steele vs. Don Serrano
Promo for Albany 7/8 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Tony Garea, Larry Zbyszko & Jose Gonzalez vs. Doug Gilbert, Johnny Rodz & Rocky Tomayo
Vince McMahon closing

#7594: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-08-21, WRGB, 53 min.

"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 from ringside.
Ring Announcer is Joe McHugh

Interviews include Billy Graham, Lou Albano, and an extend interview between Vince McMahon Jr. and Chief Peter Maivia.    

Joined in progress during Match #1, a tag team between Frank Williams and Steve King against Professor Toru Tanaka and Mr. Fugi who win it in 5 minutes, 6 seconds.  

 -WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/21/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 7/6/77-original airdate 7/23/77)
-show joined in progress
Mr. Fuji & Prof. Toru Tanaka vs. Frank Williams & Steve King - match joined in progress
-commercials
Bob Backlund vs. Rocky Tomayo
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Peter Maivia
-commercials
Peter Maivia vs. Moose Monroe
-commercials
Stan Stasiak vs. Lenny Hurst
Promo for Albany 9/2/77 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna & Pete Doherty
Vince McMahon closing

#7594A: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-08-28, WRGB, 59 min.

"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.

 Interviews include Billy Graham, Chief Jay Strongbow, The Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth) Fred Blassie, Professor Toru Tanaka, Mr. Fugi.


-WWWF All Star Wrestling 8/28/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 7/27/77-original airdate 7/30/77)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Promo for Albany 9/2 - Vince McMahon interviews Superstar Billy Graham & Grand Wizard
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Peter Maivia vs. Joe Turco
-commercials
Mr. Fuji & Prof. Toru Tanaka vs. Johnny Rivera & Pete Austin
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Freddie Blassie, Mr. Fuji & Prof. Toru Tanaka
Bob Backlund vs. BB Coleman
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Chief Jay Strongbow
Promo for Albany 9/2 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko vs. Rocky Tomayo & Johnny Rodz

#7596: ALL STAR WRESTLING

1977-09-11, WRGB, 60 min.

"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 Billy Graham, The Grand Wizard (Ernie Roth), Larry Zbyszko, Tony Garea, and Chief Jay Strongbow.  

   -WWWF All Star Wrestling 9/11/77 (WRGB Albany feed airdate) (taped 7/27/77-original airdate 8/13/77)
Intro
Vince McMahon opening
Promo for Albany 9/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Grand Wizard
-commercials
Joe McHugh intro
Mr. Fuji & Prof. Toru Tanaka vs. Johnny Rivera & SD Jones
-commercials
Ivan Putski vs. Moose Monroe
-commercials
Vince McMahon ringside interview with Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko
-commercials
Johnny Rodz & Jack Evans vs. Jose Gonzalez & Lenny Hurst
-commercials
Peter Maivia vs. Rocky Tomayo
Promo for Albany 9/16 - Vince McMahon interviews Chief Jay Strongbow
-commercials
Tony Garea & Larry Zbyszko vs. Jose Estrada & Frank Rodriguez
Vince McMahon closing