Gary Michael Cappetta

10/08/2024

KEVIN SULLIVAN IN JAPAN
Kamala vs. Kevin Sullivan

10/08/2024

Superstar, RANDY ORTON threw out the ceremonial first pitch at this past Wednesday's St. Louis Cardinal game (8/7). It looks like Randy thought Andre was up to bat.

10/08/2024

Los Angeles, California [Circa 1970]
FRED BLASSIE sits on the top turnbuckle. He's facing THE SHEIK with his manager, ABDULLAH FAROUK, in the baby cage overhead. I haven't seen the hanging baby cage used very often through my career. It was only rolled out for special circumstances.
(Photo Credit: Theo Ehret)

10/08/2024

I'm devastated with the news of KEVIN SULLIVAN"s passing earlier today. I intro'd Kevin through the decades in early , the and in countless venues spanning several countries. Kevin was my go to guy for a lift when I needed cheering up. The stories Kevin told me about his experiences with the holy sisters who taught him in his early New England schooling were hilarious. One of the smartest guys in pro wrestling, Kevin will be greatly missed.

08/08/2024

Fritz Von Erich, with teenage son Kerry, relaxes before his match.

08/08/2024

This is the promotional video for ESPN's "30 for 30" feature on RIC FLAIR. It debuted on November 7, 2017.

08/08/2024

MACW - Charlotte, NC - June 10, 1974
From Andre's 1st Mid-Atlantic tour: Nelson Royal, Swede Hanson, and Andre the Giant.
FULL 6/10/74 RESULTS:
Amazing Zuma vs. Johnny Heidman DRAW
Bill Ash defeated Frank Valois
Johnny Weaver defeated Frank Morrell
Lumberjack Match
Super Destroyer vs. Swede Hanson NO CONTEST
André the Giant/Nelson Royal defeated Mr. Ota/Mr. Hayashi

04/08/2024

In 1977 the SUPERSTAR BILLY GRAHAM vs. BRUNO SAMMARTINO main event assured a sellout. Bruno was returning to challenge Graham for his title belt.

04/08/2024

If you were Jim Hellwig, would you have accepted this 1997 contract offer from Vince McMahon to The Ultimate Warrior? Note: $750,000 would be $1,450,564.31 in 2024 dollars.
(Source - )

04/08/2024

Have you ever been among the first to enter an arena for a wrestling event? For me, it's like going to church.

03/08/2024

On April 5, 1977, JERRY LAWLER defeated ANDRE THE GIANT by count out in a match at the Louisville Gardens.

03/08/2024

THE MISSING LINK vs. TERRY GORDY
(Photo: Walter Looss Jr)

03/08/2024

EDDIE GRAHAM working out with his tag team partner, SAM STEAMBOAT.

03/08/2024

Here's something you don't see often . . . It's a redo of a TV ring introduction from my time with due to a filming problem. Mistakes happen. It's how you handle them that separates the pros from everyone else. Thanks to Mitch Seinfeld for drawing my attention to this clip.

01/08/2024

WWF - Tug Of War - May 22, 1988
DINO BRAVO vs KEN PATERA
Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek, MI

01/08/2024

AWA - Denver, CO - February 22, 1973
Dick Murdoch defeated Lord Blears
Ivan Koloff vs. Reggie Parks DRAW
Nick Bockwinkel defeated Don Muraco COR
Billy Robinson defeated Dusty Rhodes
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Billy Graham

01/08/2024

Early 1960's
The Kentuckians with Haystacks Calhoun vs. The Assassins

29/07/2024

I'm sad to report the passing of PETE SANCHEZ, a fiery wrestler who I intro'd during my years with early . I believe Pete died two days ago at 80 years old. My condolences to his family and friends.

While you will find results from across North America with Pete Sanchez or Gino Caruso in bouts, there aren't necessarily a lot of wins. As an enhancement talent, his job was primarily to make others look good. With Sanchez's death on July 27, it's a reminder that he did his job with modesty and

29/07/2024

RHODES & VON ERICH FAMILIES UNITE
This weekend with & won the tag belts. These are the emotional post match comments from the new champs and Kevin Von Erich.

28/07/2024

BRET HART and JIM NEIDHART share the glory of their tag team titles with country superstar, WILLIE NELSON.

28/07/2024

ANDRE THE GIANT lifts former WWWF World Heavyweight Champion, STAN STASIAK (6'4 270 lbs) by simply standing up straight . . .

28/07/2024

Do you remember the early pro wrestling magazines devoted entirely to women's wrestling?

27/07/2024

"BRUNO IS UNO" - SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2024
I recently was contacted by veteran Italy-based wrestler, FABIO FERRARI, who asked that I publicize a pro wrestling event to honor BRUNO SAMMARTINO in his hometown of Pizzoferrato, in the Abruzzo region of Italy. The town of Pizzoferrato is sponsoring the happening. So if you're a wrestling fan in the Abruzzo area, be sure to support this historic event. And feel free to send me photos from the show.

LINK FOR THE SHOW:
https://www.facebook.com/share/G2RzQgXoLtxWXN52/?mibextid=WC7FNe

FABIO's MESSAGE:
"Hello Sir, my name’s Fabio from Italy and I’ve been Wrestling for over 20 years. First, I want you to know you’re one of the great voices I grew up with and it’s an honor to have the chance to send you a message.
"The reason why I’m writing is because on August 18th I’ll be promoting a Wrestling show in Bruno Sammartino’s honor in his hometown of Pizzoferrato with the city sponsoring the event.
"As you always share great memories of our beloved sport, I was wondering if you may help us to reach a little more internet audience and to share this tribute that me and the town of Pizzoferrato want to give to Bruno, who was never really celebrated in Italy as he deserved.
"Thank you for your attention and thank for your contribution to our industry 🙏🏻
"Thank you very much for your support! We’ll try our best to give Bruno the tribute he deserve in his hometown 💪🏼"

27/07/2024

It looks like KILLER KOWALSKI was very happy about wrestling in the state of New York (1961)

27/07/2024

At this stacked 1983 event in Miami Beach, FL, a Lights Out Match headlined, Barry Windham teamed with Fabulous Moolah and Bob Backlund defended his WWF belt. (Clip Credit - )
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CWF - MIAMI BEACH, FL - JULY 20, 1983
Les Thornton/Angelo Mosca Jr. def Ox Baker/Shotgun Willie
Scott McGhee def Bobby Duncum
Elijah Akeem def Mike Graham
Barry Windham/Fabulous Moolah def Adrian Street/Miss Linda
*WWF Heavyweight Title Match*
Bob Backlund (c) def Ron Bass
Blackjack Mulligan/Angelo Mosca def Kevin Sullivan/Purple Haze

26/07/2024

>>> ARN vs. ALEX

26/07/2024

The artistic side of MR. USA TONY ATLAS.

26/07/2024

Old School Wrestling from the Cow Palace in San Francisco with MR. FUJI vs. PAT PATTERSON. Note NY based referee Dick Kroll is in for the show.