Jai Alai Fronton
Ocala, FL
9/22/77
Opening Match, one fall, 20 minutes
Juan Sebastian vs. Louisiana Assassin The mysterious man from Louisiana takes over from the start. Sebastian makes a brief comeback, but the Louisiana Assassin wins with an elbow drop.
Winner-Louisiana Assassin (13:09)
Second Match, one fall, 20 minutes
John “Wolfman” Smith vs. Kevin Sullivan Smith returns to Florida after a few years. He takes the fight to Sullivan, but Kevin is up to the challenge. He outwrestles the “Wolfman” and wins with a victory roll.
Winner-Kevin Sullivan (14:28)
Third Match, one fall, 30 minutes
Jimmy Garvin w/Great Bolo vs. Ric Drasin The cocky young Garvin takes on another youngster. Drasin will have the power advantage, but Garvin is very good and the Great Bolo will pose a problem. The early moments go back and forth. Drasin’s strength makes Garvin’s wrestling ability. Things start to go Drasin’s way, but Jimmy counters with a right and a left and then suplexes Drasin for the win.
Winner-Jimmy Garvin (15:48)
Fourth Match, one fall, 45 minutes
Red Bastein vs. Alexis Smirnoff Tow relative newcomers meet in this one. They are both veterans and the fans are in for a treat. The opening moments are even. Neither man can gain an advantage. Things start to go Bastein’s way and the big Russian takes to the floor to slow Red’s momentum. Smirnoff argues with the ringsiders. He returns and the match continues. Bastein looks good, but Smirnoff counts with his big Russian boots. Both men take to the floor. Referee Frenchy Bernard counts both men out.
Result-Double Count Out (17:27)
Semi-final, one fall, 15 minutes
Florida TV Championship
Bob Armstrong (Champion) vs. Buddy Wolff Armstrong is locked a battle with the Assassin over the TV Title. He better not overlook Wolff. Buddy is outraged to see the “Mr. Official I” is the referee. He argues, but the big masked man does not back down. Armstrong dominates the early action. Wolff tries to roughhouse, but the masked official stops him every time. Armstrong whips Wolff into the ropes and slaps on the sleeper. Wolff fights it, but his arm falls for the third time. Bob Armstrong retains the TV belt.
Winner-Bob Armstrong (11:45) Main Event, one fall, 60 minutes
Florida Tag Team Championship
The Manchurians (Champions) w/Sir Oliver Humperdink vs. Mike Graham and Steve Keirn Graham and Keirn have been hot on the trails of the Champions. They hold non-title victories over the Manchurians, but have not been able to win the belts. The bell rings and its Keirn and Manchurian #1 going at it. The battle back and forth. Manchurian #2 tags in and goes to work. He traps Keirn in the corner and both Manchurians go to work. Graham tries to enter, but referee Frenchy Bernard cuts him off. Finally Keirn escapes and tags in Graham. Mike goes to work. Both Manchurians take to the floor and confer with Humperdink. They return and the match picks up even more intensity. Graham and Keirn get several near falls, but each time, the Manchurians kick out. Manchurian #2 takes Graham down and goes for the cover near the ropes. Humperdink reaches in and grabs Mike’s leg. Bernard does not see this and counts the fall. Graham and Keirn argue, but the Champions escape again.
Winner-The Manchurians (23:07)