[Wrestling TV show]: Billy Darnell vs Hans Hermann, Dick Afflis vs Ivan Rasputin, Len Rossie vs Great Yamato
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An episode of a syndicated wrestling show shot at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre. Shot live on film with three-camera coverage, it features a witty and entertaining narration from announcer Russ Davis. First, Billy Darnell faces Hans Hermann (Robert Hans Hermann) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit. Then, Dick Afflis (b. William Fritz Afflis, also known as Dick the Bruiser) faces Ivan Rasputin (Hyman Fishman) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit. Last, Great Yamato (Toyoki Uyeda) faces Len Rossi (Len Rositano) in a 1 fall match with a 30 minute time limit.
Credits
Imperial World Films (production company); Russell Davis (director); Sylvia Davis (producer); Dick "the Bruiser" Afflis (performer); Toyoki "Great Yamoto" Uyeda (performer); Billy Darnell (performer); Hyman "Ivan Rasputin" Fishman (performer); Hans Hermann (performer); Len Rossie (performer); Russell Davis (commentator)
Complete catalog record
Cfa collection: Russ and Sylvia Davis Collection
Subjects: Wrestling matches; Wrestling
Places: North America > United States > Illinois > Chicago > New City > International Amphitheatre
Language: English
Cfa elements: Print
Cfa records: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4497
Subjects: Wrestling matches; Wrestling
Places: North America > United States > Illinois > Chicago > New City > International Amphitheatre
Language: English
Cfa elements: Print
Cfa records: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4497
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Sources
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Record added 2026-11-08 21:25:09