RF Video is a renowned wrestling video production company that has played a significant role in documenting and promoting professional wrestling. The company was founded by Rob Feinstein, hence the name RF Video, in the late 1990s.
RF Video gained recognition for its extensive catalog of wrestling documentaries, shoot interviews, and live event recordings. Through partnerships with various wrestling promotions, including major organizations such as WWE, WCW, ECW, and independent promotions like Ring of Honor (ROH), RF Video captured the attention of wrestling fans worldwide.
The company's focus on shoot interviews became a hallmark of RF Video's success. These interviews offered a unique perspective, as wrestlers and industry insiders spoke candidly about their experiences, the wrestling business, and behind-the-scenes stories. RF Video's extensive library of shoot interviews became an invaluable resource for fans and historians alike, shedding light on the inner workings of the wrestling industry.
Video Title: Golden Age's Greatest Matches
RF Video Number: 1705
Original Description: Featured are matches from the 60s. A who's who of stars from that era. Sheik, Bruno, Rogers, Bockwinkel, Rocca, Joe Louis, and more.
Match Listing:
Lord James Blears vs Michele Leone
Intr: Edouard Carpentier
Firpo/Skull Murphy vs Rocca/Carpentier
Intr: Buddy Rogers
Buddy Rogers vs Bobo Brazil...Texas Death
Bruno Sammartino vs Freddie Blassie
Gallaghers vs Magnificent Maurice/Sarend
Kangaroos/Jerry Graham vs Rocca/Starr/Perez
Intr: Brogers
Mr. Moto vs Henry Hank
Intr: Moto
Nick Bockwinkel vs Mat Murphy
Intrs (2): Bockwinkel, Blears, Moto
Original Sheik vs Bill Melby
Intr: Joe Louis
Joe Louis vs Sky-High Lee
Jim Londos vs Primo Carmera...2/3 Falls
Intr: Johnny Valentine
J. Valentine vs Buddy Rogers
Intr: Rogers & Manager
Buddy Rogers vs Pat O'Connor...2/3 Falls
Notes:
Buddy Rogers - Born in 1921, Buddy Rogers was a professional wrestler and one of the biggest stars of the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his flamboyant personality and his "Nature Boy" persona, which later inspired Ric Flair's own "Nature Boy" character. Rogers was the first wrestler to hold the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1994.
Bruno Sammartino - Born in Italy in 1935, Bruno Sammartino was a professional wrestler who is considered one of the greatest of all time. He held the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship (later the WWE Championship) for a record-setting 11 years across two reigns, and was known for his incredible strength and endurance. Sammartino was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
The Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan) - The Kangaroos were a popular tag team in the 1950s and 1960s, known for their brawling style and their trademark "kangaroo hop" move. They held numerous tag team titles throughout their career and were inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009.
Edouard Carpentier - Born in France in 1926, Edouard Carpentier was a professional wrestler known for his acrobatic style and high-flying maneuvers. He held numerous titles throughout his career, including the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and was known for his legendary matches against Lou Thesz and others. Carpentier was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2010.
Notable Matches:
Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor, which took place on June 30, 1961, is considered one of the most important matches in the history of professional wrestling. It was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago and drew over 38,000 fans, which was a record at the time. Rogers defeated O'Connor to become the NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and this match is often cited as the beginning of the modern era of professional wrestling.
Bruno Sammartino vs. Freddie Blassie is another notable match from the 1960s. The two legends faced each other in a series of matches throughout the decade, including a match at Madison Square Garden in 1964 that drew over 20,000 fans.
The Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan) were one of the most popular tag teams of the 1960s. Their matches against other notable tag teams, such as Rocca and Perez and the Gallagher brothers, were highly regarded at the time.
Lord James Blears was a popular wrestler in the 1960s, and his matches against other wrestlers on the list, such as Nick Bockwinkel and Michele Leone, were well-regarded by fans.