Philadelphia Arena
Philadelphia, PA
January 10, 1970
Things are heating up in the cold month of January in 1970. "Krippler" Karl Kovacs is rising up the ranks and so is Mario Milano. These two might have a clash, but who's going to face Bruno Sammartino in 9 days at Madison Square Garden. Tonight in Philly might have some answers. Let's get to our first match.
Match 1
Eric The Red vs Johnny Rodz
Eric started out as a house of fire but Rodz managed to quel the uprising. These two ended up going the time limit.
Time of match: 20:00
Winner: No one (Draw)
Match 2
Willie Farkas vs Professor Toru Tanaka
The mad Hungarian was on a bit of a losing streak going into this match with Tanaka. The streak continued as Tanaka won this one.
Winner: Tanaka
Match 3
Mario Milano vs "Captain" Lou Albano
Milano had been on a hot streak lately and he faces fellow Italian Louis Albano. Milano punched and kicked and slammed Lou so badly that Lou ran away to take the count-out loss.
Winner: Milano by count-out
Match 4
Jean Dubois vs "Krippler" Karl Kovacs
These two had faced off the day before but Dubois gets a rematch here in Philly. Unfortunately for him, Kovacs still gets the duke.
Winner: Kovacs
Match 5
Killer Kowalski vs Victor Rivera
These two had been at each other's throats for days now and they go one on one again. This time Kowalski wins it.
Winner: Kowalski
Match 6
"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd and Waldo Von Erich vs Gorilla Monsoon and WWWF Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino
Once again, even in kayfabe the heel pairing makes no sense. Why would Ernie Ladd ally himself with a nazi? Ladd specifically worked heel because he was tired of the happy go lucky smiling stereotypical black babyfaces. Ladd correctly pointed out the fans would cheer them in the ring then not allow them to eat at their restaurants. He said "they'd call me the n word when I was a villain but as long as they put money in my pocket to do it, so be it." Not to mention at a legit 6 foot 9, Ladd was not one to be messed with. For those that don't know, he had a pro-football career with the San Diego Chargers, winning the AFL title in 1963. A knee injury forced Ladd to retire in 1969 from football so he took up pro wrestling. Still, on paper this looks like a hell of a match. The two teams fought to a draw.
Winners: No one (Draw)
Once again Mario Milano and Karl Kovacs continue their hot streak but Ernie Ladd is in town with Waldo Von Erich by his side. Ivan Koloff is also on the prowl gunning for Bruno so within the next nine days, Sammartino will have his challenger at the Garden. Victor Rivera and Tony Marino will also defend the tag belts at the Garden as well. After four days off, the WWWF is back in action on the 15th in Washington DC at the National arena. I'll see you there.
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