[Wrestling TV show]: Verne Gagne & Bobby Bruns vs Al Williams & Rudy Kay, Lou Thesz vs Bronco Nagurski
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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, Verne Gagne & Bobby Bruns take on Al Williams & Rudy Kay in an “Australian Tag Team Match” on 12 May 1950. Second, Lou Thesz vs Bronko Nagurski in a "World Championship Match," with an appearance by Ed "Strangler" Lewis, on 5 October 1951.
Credits
Imperial World Films (production company); Sylvia Davis (producer); Russell Davis (director); Russell Davis (commentator); Verne Gagne (performer); Bobby Bruns (performer); Al Williams (performer); Rudy Kay (performer); Lou Thesz (performer); Bronco Nagurski (performer); Ed Lewis (participant)
Complete catalog record
Cfa collection: Russ and Sylvia Davis Collection
Subjects: Wrestling; Wrestling matches
Places: North America > United States > Illinois > Chicago > New City > International Amphitheatre
Language: English
Cfa elements: Print, 2,000 feet
Cfa records: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4499
Subjects: Wrestling; Wrestling matches
Places: North America > United States > Illinois > Chicago > New City > International Amphitheatre
Language: English
Cfa elements: Print, 2,000 feet
Cfa records: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/objects/4499
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Record added 2026-11-08 21:25:09