Loss Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 History of Pro Wrestling #13 (04:37:21) Matches from July-August 1953 BARON MICHELE LEONE vs RITO ROMERO (07/13/1953; NWA Los Angeles; 00:54:10) Baron was a major star in California during this time. His story is fascinating. JOHN TOLOS & KARL DAVIS vs WILD RED BERRY & BUD CURTIS (08/10/1953; NWA Los Angeles; 00:33:38) Davis was mostly Los Angeles-based and had a second career as an actor, appearing in Mighty Joe Young, Requiem For a Heavyweight and a wrestling-themed episode of Adventures of Superman, among other things. SANDOR SZABO vs GREAT BOLO & LOUIE MILLER (08/26/1953; NWA Los Angeles; 00:49:44) BILLY DARNELL vs GREAT YAMATO (08/28/1953; NWA Chicago; 00:32:35) Darnell is most known for his feud with Buddy Rogers, and his Tarzan-style look. BOB ORTON SR. vs HANS SCHMIDT (08/28/1953; NWA Chicago; 00:23:15) Excellent match! Both wrestlers look good, but Schmidt really looks great. For those unsure, yes, Bob Orton is the father of 70s and 80s star Bob Orton Jr., and the grandfather of current WWE star Randy Orton. LARRY CHENE vs BOBBY NELSON (08/28/1953; NWA Chicago; 00:27:57) Segunda Caida reviewed this match when it hit Chicago Film Archives. JOHN TOLOS & HANS SCHNABEL vs SANDOR SZABO & DR. LEE GRABLE (08/31/1953; NWA Los Angeles; 00:56:02) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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