Currently, the promotion serves as the official developmental territory for world wrestling entertainment wwe. With most philosophy essays and books on wrestling theres a familiar pattern. An incredibly influentialbut never profitablecompany in the world of professional wrestling in the 1990s, it portrayed itself as the ultimate in antiauthority rebellion, but its leadership was working. Each issue is filled with results for the matches during the years indicated, plus many reprints of newspaper clippings that are, for the most part, lost or unavailable to anyone else. Buddy colt may have been greatest wrestler to never hold.
Pro wrestling shows in august in south florida miami herald. Championship wrestling from florida promotion 19491987. Here youll find full fcw tv episodes as well as separate matches, segme. Acquired by the turner broadcasting and became world championship wrestling in 1988. When championship wrestling from florida folded in 1987, he went to work two years later for ted turnerowned world championship wrestling until 1993. Wwe nxt simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cowboy luttrell founded cwf and later enlisted eddie graham as his protege and predecessor.
And, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in ocw over the years making it. Florida championship wrestling 2007 results june 26, 2007florida championship wrestling in tampa, florida at the dallas bull. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Steve keirn fcw staff announcers steve keirn dusty rhodes norman smiley byron saxton abraham washington matt martlaro babyface roster johnny curtis derrick bateman brett dibiase conor obrian seth rollins percy watson lucky cannon richie steamboat eli cottonwood hunico tito colon bo rotundo xavier woods wes.
Florida championship wrestling fcw is a professional wrestling promotion based on the former independent championship wrestling from florida promotion, which operated from 1961 until 1987. The former savage champion endured the toughest match in ocw history to emerge as the final face of the company. Duke keomuka championship wrestling from florida cwf was the corporate and brand name of the tampa, florida wrestling office starting in 1961 when eddie graham first bought into the promotion. These are the classic arena programs from the great championship wrestling from florida promotion. Gordon solie was history by then and a very uncomfortable steve keirn filled in as commentator. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Florida results 1987 the clawmasters archives wrestling. One of the most infamous battles of all time is fondly remembered by many wrestling fans. Before wwe and wrestlemania, 11 who were instrumental in. Championship wrestling from florida pro wrestling fandom.
The event is highlighted by the eighth annual boris the great malenko memorial cup, named after the late, great wrestler and trainer who has meant so much to the history of florida wrestling. Tampas wrestling legacy was acknowledged during the announcement. Florida in 198702 may not be an official merge, but the jcp started promoting in the territory with some of the florida wrestlers. This text is hidden because it is only available in german language. It is comprised not only of past and current works by wwe formerly the capitol wrestling corporation, world wide wrestling federation, world wrestling federation, and world wrestling entertainment but the works of now. With an extensive catalog of videos and dvds for coaches, parents and athletes, championship productions is internationally recognized as the industry leader in instructional videos, books and guides for more than 20 sports. In the mid90s, he announced matches via satellite, his commentary translated into six languages and beamed out to europe, india, africa, and japan by eurosport, europes counterpart to espn. Crowbar press professional wrestlings legends in print. Florida wrestling fans might recall that joe pedicino contributed some segments to the championship wrestling from florida telecasts during the last year or so of the promotions existence. Media in category florida championship wrestling the following files are in this category, out of total. Introduction symbols name format change in process. Until 2012, the promotion was known as nwa championship wrestling from hollywood cwfh currently airs on z living. This book has all the known cards and results for eddie grahams championship wrestling of florida.
Championship wrestling from floriday was a destination for only fans but every top wrestling talent. And his role as foil to the blondehaired allamerican good guy eddie graham is what put championship wrestling from florida on the map. When mike graham tried a return to promoting, the rights to the name had been acquired by an outside party, forcing him. Tampa was the headquarters of championship wrestling from florida 19491987. The good ol days of fcw and cwf professional wrestling. The programs ending consisted of various clips from the ending of cwfs programs, featuring gordon solie s classic signoff line so long from the sunshine state, accompanied by solie winking one of his eyes and waving two fingers upward. Extreme championship wrestling ecw was one extreme contradiction on top of another. Documentary showcases history of championship wrestling. Histories of the professional wrestling championships of various countries from the 19th century to the present. Wwe network simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mark jamess latest latest book covers one of old school wrestlings most loved and respected territories, eddie grahams championship wrestling from florida. Buddy colt may have been greatest wrestler to never hold world heavyweight title. Uscw matches are located in north east florida jacksonville and surrounding areas. The maurice vachon story sisterhood of the squared circle.
Wwe network launched february 24, 2014 united states august 12, 2014 220 countries january, 2015 united kingdom, republic of ireland, and italy march 24, 2015 middle east and india november 2, 2015 north africa. The history of professional wrestling is an examination of professional wrestling that will fill several volumes. One of the true meccas of professional, the 20th century wrestling scene in the sunshine state was served by such promoters as homer hesterly, bill sallade. Welcome to my section of kayfabe memories that is sure to have you reliving past championship wrestling from florida moments. Championship wrestling from florida is available exclusively from crowbar press. National wrestling alliance jim crockett promotions. A bit later pedicino would collaborate with legendary florida announcer gordon solie on the pro wrestling this week syndicated show that attempted to give viewers a bit of everything from across the.
This channel is your mecca for everything related to florida championship wrestling. Names of the wrestlers from countries where the family names come before the given names will be. Florida championship wrestling wwe universe wiki fandom. Congratulations to vincent langston on this historic victory.
Luttrall introduced the florida television championship in 1956 to allow his. On march 2, 1970, i went to my second live wrestling show. Championship wrestling from florida cwf was the corporate and brand name of the tampa, florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when eddie graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. Fcw results fcw titles wwe developmental territory booker trainer. It is also referred to as florida championship wrestling. Championship wrestling from florida with your host gordon. Championship wrestling from florida kayfabe memories. Nwa world heavyweight championship the assassin challenger vs dusty rhodes champion.
Uscw is a professional wrestling organization, family oriented, entertaining and safe. Contentsshow history the promotion, in its current form, was started by steve. It became their only developmental territory in early 2008 when they ended their relationship with ohio valley wrestling fcws first show was on june 26, 2007 in tampa, florida. Mike graham hosts the best of classic championship wrestling volume2 on dvd. It took place in bradenton, florida, the small town in which i grew up and lived from 1963 until i. It took place in bradenton, florida, the small town in which i grew up and lived from 1963 until i left for tennessee in 1974. For the first time cwfs history and legacy is traced in this documentary from its beginning under cowboy luttrell to its eventual demis after the shocking death of. Graham speaks before each clip to give the history for each segment. On july 7, 2008, wwe confirmed that fcw was based on the original independent championship wrestling from florida promotion, which operated from 1961 until 1987. Many of these stars helped establish championship wrestling from florida as a. Before wwe and wrestlemania, 11 who were instrumental in shaping floridas wrestling history. World championship wrestling annual 1993 hardback book the.
Feel free to check out the following list of nonautobiography wrestlingthemed books below as well. The story of wrestling in the sunshine state, clocking in at just over ninety minutes in length, is a very nutsandbolts telling of the company and the people. Now you can own every edition of championship wrestling action published and sold at arenas in florida for the year 1970. Announced he was stripped due to interference by his manager oliver humperdink. Florida championship wrestling fcw promotions database. Eddie graham not only created superstars, world champions, and household names such as dusty rhodes, jack brisco, kevin sullivan, and many more. Nxt was started as florida championship wrestling, typically shortened to fcw steve keirn in 2007 to be wwes second developmental territory when they ended their relationship with deep south wrestling in 2007. During the 1970s and 1980s, the florida territory was a hotbed for action. Im pretty sure the august 12, 1987 card in tampa was the final championship wrestling from florida taping at the sportatorium.
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