• OLD SCHOOL VIDEO HISTORY (March 5, 1983) – WWF Championship Wrestling
On this day in 1983, the World Wrestling Federation aired an episode of their weekly TV show ëWWF Championship Wrestlingí.
This episode was pre-taped at the Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania and featured matches, interviews & storyline segments involving the 1983 WWF Superstars.
Here’s the card:
– Ivan Koloff vs. Miguel Felicano
– Chief Jay & Jules Strongbow vs. Johnny Rodz & Bob Bradley
– Iron Mike Sharpe vs. Barry Hart
– Pete Sanchez vs. Victor Mercado
– Mr. Fuji vs. Curt Hennig
– Tony Garea & Eddie Gilbert vs. Swede Hanson & Mac Rivera
– Salvatore Bellomo vs. Eddie Carson
• BREAKING: Old School WWF Legend Passes Away
We are saddened to report that Old School WWF Legend King Kong Bundy has passed away at the age of 61.
Wrestling promoter David Herro broke this sad news on Twitter:
Today we lost a Legend of a performer and someone that I considered family. @RealKKBundy Rest In Peace my friend. Thank you for believing in me. #KingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/b53l4xjhGi
— David Herro (@DavidHerro) March 5, 2019
WWE producer Shane Helms (The Hurricane) tweeted the following:
RIP my friend. Thanks for your humor and kindness. #KingKongBundy pic.twitter.com/MdzLtvyy6S
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) March 5, 2019
The top moment of Bundy’s WWF career was when he faced “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage match in the main event of WrestleMania II.
We’ll keep you updated regarding the cause of Bundy’s death.
R.I.P King Kong Bundy
(November 7, 1957 – March 4, 2019)