Bobby Mathews is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories as well as a veteran journalist whose byline has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Birmingham News, The Denver Post, as well as other newspapers around the country. The championship belt had undergone a makeover from the days of Pedro Morales and Don Muraco, but with national expansion, McMahon again wanted something new, an even sharper image for the championship. After failing in regaining the belts, the Strongbows disbanded. Just like with Wahoo, Valentine did an angle with the territory's No. His career started in 1947, and he wouldnt get the Strongbow character until 1970. As Chief Jay Strongbow, Scarpa wore a feathered headdress, smeared on About He was inducted into Nutley, New Jersey, News & History Archives, Reprinted from Nutley Neighbors, May 2017; Best Version Media. -The Valiant Brothers main evented Madison Square Garden in 1974 and 1975, then finally returned in 1979but things just weren't the same. [9] Strongbow and King held the title for a month before losing it to the team of Mr. Fuji and Professor Toru Tanaka on June 27. While Strongbow was at odds with plenty of iconic performers, many of the men who clashed with were performers that modern fans may not recognize at all. Wrestling mania seized Nutley. That may lead many people to not know that Strongbow was a bonafide legend of NWA. Luke Joseph Scarpa[2] (October 4, 1928 April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow. But this time, the company was much bigger. Eventually, though, nearly forty years after his pro debut, Scarpa retired from active competition in 1986. Arion was now a heel, and pinned Strongbow in eastern arenas as he went on to challenge champion Bruno Sammartino. During the decades before the gimmick, Scarpa wrestled under his real name and saw a lot of success with championships. Its likely that the stress contributed to the health problems that would start to set the Chief Jay Strongbow death story into motion more than 20 years before he died. The two wrestled all over the WWF circuit, including an "Indian Strap match" at Madison Square Garden on July 30, 1979.[3]. "It was just incredible how much you would get paid, and then you had all of this money on you. Lou Albanos rule breaking team quickly regained the title, though, on July 13, 1982. While it wasn't a lengthy storyline, Strongbow did wind up returning to the WWE in order to guide Tatanka to domination. In 1975, he began feuding with Spiros Arion. On April 3, 2012, he died in his home in Griffin . For those of you who only saw the Valentine feud, it's pretty hard to imagine "Strongbow" hitting flying head and body sciissors, monkey flips, missle and flying dropkicks and somersaults off the turnbuckle. Contact - Nutley Historical Society A year later and a state away, Scarpa captured the Georgia Heavyweight championship in 1969 and, less than six months later, the Georgia TV title. Sal Scarpa, brother of Joe AKA Chief Jay Strongbow, who brought lots of memorabilia; Chief Jay Strongbow is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame (1994), the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum (2009) and the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2011). He was well enough to appear at the event, but he was only able to give a brief speech due to his poor health. Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam & Sean Goodwin is a production of the Arcadian Vanguard Podcast Network. community magazine serving the residents of Nutley, N.J. And at this time, the title was a coveted item. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Chief Jay Strongbow was inducted into the World Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame. brought lots of memorabilia; Related: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Butch Reed. In 1982, they won the WWWF tag team championship title from Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito in a famous match in Madison Square Garden. His best accomplishments are in WWWF where he was a 4-time World Tag-Team Champion. The Valiant Brothers main evented Madison Square Garden in 1974 and 1975, then finally returned in 1979but things just werent the same. sponsored by: Strongbow settled the score in front of a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden, beating Captain Lou Albano convincingly. war paint, and toted a tomahawk. The most notable being the WW(W)F World Tag Team championship, which he won on 4 separate occasions. With a growing reputation as a tough, hard-nosed wrestler, Greg Valentine went into Jim Crocket Promotions in North Carolina and was teamed with another promising young heel: Ric Flair. passed away in Georgia on April 3, 2012. Strongbow's last appearance in WWE was a brief appearance on the November 17, 2008 episode of Monday Night Raw when Stephanie McMahon introduced him to the audience in Atlanta. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. The Native American duo of Strongbow & White Wolf held the title for over 8 months before being forced to vacate the championship when White Wolf's neck was "broken" by Ken Patera's devastating finisher, the Swinging Neckbreaker. "And one day when I saw him a few years ago, I asked whatever became of that belt, because Tito kept it after that angle. His father was still working, and promoters were afraid that the name would imply the elder Valentine was too old to be in the ring. He also has a daughter Connie Pacheco of Portland, Oregon. Chief Jay Strongbow ( July 9, 1970 - November 16, 1987) Joe Scarpa ( September 17, 1957 - June 23, 1970) Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Weight 247 lbs (112 kg) Born October 4, 1928 Died April 3, 2012 (aged 83) Birth Place Nutley, New Jersey Billed From Pawhuska, Oklahoma Career History Roles Producer ( October 21, 1986 - December 31, 1994) Scarpa became so famous after his shift into the Strongbow gimmick that winning the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship wasn't out of the realm of possibility. While Santana got the victory to reclaim the title, Valentine retrieved the championship and destroyed the belt, beating it repeatedly against the cage and tearing the gold away from the leather. Even if fans didn't have the pleasure of seeing him wrestle, they can come to appreciate his immense accomplishments. Founded 1945 Street hosted 50 Years of Nutley Wrestling, a program that explored Nutley October 4, 1932, Taking on the persona of Chief Jay Strongbow, he quickly became one of the WWWFs top attractions and was in high demand all across the multi-state territory. Holding the IC title at that time meant that Valentine wasto a large portion of the US audiencethe second-best wrestler in the world. What went wrong? Net Worth: Undisclosed. sponsored by: Email community. "Dont you think people would have paid for a picture with that belt?" A memorable match against "Iron" Mike McCord featured Strongbow applying his sleeper hold . Valentine and Flair worked a brutal feud with unlikely babyfaces, Ole and Gene Anderson, trading the world tag titles back and forth, until they were stripped of the tag team titles by then-NWA president Eddie Graham for "unprofessional conduct" in an angle that explained Flair breaking off to pursue the world championship. development & maintenanceprovided at no cost to Nutley Historical As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. While a lot of fans look back fondly on the career of Chief Jay Strongbow, it is fair to say that his gimmick is definitely a relic of the era. Although he was billed for the majority of his career as being a native of Pawhuska, Oklahoma., Chief Jay Strongbow was actually born Luke Joseph Scarpa on October 4, 1928 in Nutley, New Jersey, The Italian-American made his professional debut in 1947, wrestling as Joe Scarpa, a variation of his real name. Scarpa got his Ric Flair & Greg Valentine in 1976, after defeating Gene and Ole Anderson to win the Mid-Atlantic version of the NWA World Tag Team Titles in Greensboro, North Carolina, ending the Andersons fourth reign. Some people have their careers cut short due to injury or waning fan popularity, while others work for decades. In 1982, they won the WWWF tag team Society, Web site Born October 4, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. name. One highlight was a presentation by Sal Scarpa, the brother of the late In 2009 he was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. . Give us sixty minutes and well give you a wicked good podcast. While Strongbow won plenty of titles that most people have forgotten about, he did actually challenge for one of the most famous championships in all of wrestling. "Winning titles was never the primary goal for Strongbow, especially during his latter years in the ring. "Really, listening to my dad and watching him was very important to me as I was about to break in," Valentine said during an exclusive interview with ProWrestlingStories.com. "I think folks are surprised when Im nice," he said, laughing. That is the case with Strongbow, as he was one of the first ever inductees way back in 1994. Bad Fads Museum 2 heel in the company, just as he had been for Crockett. The Nutley A word about "the Hammer": Valentines finishing move was the figure-four leglock. He worked a long and brutal feud with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper over the territorys top title, the United States championship. "The Chief" was also well-schooled in the science of "rasslin" and had a solid repertoire of moves, such as the Indian Deathlock (a punishing submission move) and several variations of the suplex. Luke Scarpa, He feuded with the likes of "The Golden Greek" Spiros Arion, "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, and "Superstar" Billy Graham, nearly winning the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship. Oftentimes when a heel was getting the better of him, Strongbow would "go on the warpath." Contact Room Rental, via phone, not email, Call Chief Jay Strongbow | Wrestlingfigs.com WWE Figure Forums Wrestlingfigs.com WWE Figure Forums WFT: Mattel WWE Chief Jay Strongbow Chief Jay Strongbow Actions Prev 1 2 Next Use of this site signifies your acceptance of the Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. CopyrightNutley Millions Sob As Volkoff Attacks Bruno. He wore the Gulf Coast Heavyweight title in 1960, the NWA World Tag Team championship (Mid-America version) with Lester Welch twice in 1961 and the Southern Tag title (with Lee Fields) in 1963. This type of comeback sequence has been mimicked by many of the years. The first thing that should be known to just about everyone is that Strongbow wasn't actually Native American. His first run with the company was almost a decade in length, and during that time, Strongbow was one of the top faces in the industry, far above the worst performers of the era. Web SiteNutley Historical championship title from. Webmaster A memorable match against "Iron" Mike McCord featured Strongbow applying his sleeper hold. Strongbow was an accomplished grappler, as his career . He has won awards from press associations in several states, including a General Excellence award from the Georgia Press Association while sports editor at The Statesboro Herald. I dont know about you, but give me cash every time!". The Greg Valentine vs Chief Jay Strongbow feud, which started with Strongbow writhing in agony with a broken leg at ringside while the matches went on as scheduled with the heels taunting him. He eventually challenged WWWF champion Bob Backlund in Madison Square Garden, going to a one-hour draw. "Vigilante" who wrestled his first match on April 13, 2013, in his http://media.blubrry.com/sticktowrestling/mcadampod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/McAdam062.mp3, Episode 238: 1982 Portland Wrestling Review. Street, Nutley N.J. 07110973-667-1528 Nutley wrestling coach Mike DiPiano, and former Nutley Without question, Chief Jay Strongbow was a consistent box office draw and, arguably, the most famous and beloved Native American wrestler of all time. Web SiteNutley Historical It seems clear that the Chief Strongbow gimmick was a flashy idea to bring more attention to Scarpa, but it doesn't seem like it was one that was all that necessary. Ask him about the 1980s WWE wrestling scene, and Valentine will tell you that life on the road was difficult, but the money often made up for it. Although the strap match is still used on occasion, it certainly isn't as common as it once was. Valentine agreed to a deal, and less than a month after Starrcade, Valentine dropped the U.S. title to Dick Slater and left for New York. The Valiant Brothers main evented Madison Square Garden in 1974 and 1975, then finally returned in 1979but things just werent the same. Following his retirement, he lived in a farm in Georgia. [9] During the match, special guest referee Ivan Putski counted the winning fall, but did not see Fuji's foot draped over the bottom rope. Chief Jay Strongbow? It was alleged that Strongbow had previously jumped Albano in the locker room, breaking his arm. Society, Officers Fuji). He also participated in a 1994 storyline in which he mentored Tatanka. It was in the WWF that Greg Valentine rose to his greatest fame, defeating Tito Santana for the Intercontinental title in September of 1984, kayfabe injuring Santanas leg with the figure-four. Swede Hanson gets a main event in Madison Square Garden, Pat Patterson gets an unprecedented four match series against Bob Backlund, and Roddy Piper gets the shaft. did a Nutley guy named Luke Scarpa come to wrestle professionally as It was different. Strongbow and Kent fought inside of a small shark cage, with the first man to escape being declared the winner. With that said, there has also been other similar gimmicks both before and after Strongbow. In 1970, Scarpa began working for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation as Chief Jay Strongbow, a Native American gimmick complete with a traditional headdress and Native themed wrestling moves. Late in his career, he took on a tag team partner who had adopted the persona of Jules Strongbow. For weeks afterward, Valentine wore a T-shirt during all of his appearances that read: "I BROKE WAHOOS LEG" on the front and "NO MORE WAHOO" on the back. What are you waiting for? He achieved great success in matches in Georgia and Florida. "Vigilante" who wrestled his first match on April 13, 2013, in his Us Trivia. Strongbow also engaged in a noteworthy series with The Big Cat Ernie Ladd in the WWWF, a feud that carried over to the NWAs Georgia Championship Wrestling a few years later. Like Ricky Steamboathe was tremendous. On this weeks Stick To Wrestling podcast we continue our Summer Series as we take a look at the Summer of 1979 in the WWF as John McAdam and Sean Goodwin are joined by fellow old school WWF fanatic Randy Barrier. He was a standout in the Georgia and Florida territories of the National Wrestling Alliance throughout the 1950s and 1960s, winning several championships and becoming a fan favorite. -The Valiant Brothers main evented Madison Square Garden in 1974 and 1975, then finally returned in 1979but things just weren't the same. wrestling in its many forms professional wrestlers from our town, great McCord was disqualified, but Strongbow was cut wide open by Albano's blows. History of Spies He also had a program with Greg's dad, when he was Joltin' Joe. [3][8] He feuded with the likes of "The Golden Greek" Spiros Arion, "Handsome Jimmy" Valiant, and Superstar Billy Graham, nearly winning the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship. wrestler. Chief Jay Strongbow (Joe Scarpa) was born on 4 October, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, is an Actor. Sal Scarpa, brother of Joe AKA Chief Jay Strongbow, who October 4, 1932, 50 Years of Nutley Wrestling guest speakers included But Strongbow & Sonny would only hold the belts for a short time, as they were defeated by the powerful duo of Prof. Tanaka & Mr. Fuji on June 27, 1972. Jay retired in 1985, but took a job in the WWWFs front office. "Chief" Jay Strongbow was arguably the most famous, beloved Native American wrestler of all time, and a consistent box office draw. Facebook In case Chief Jay Strongbow is a Wrestler, zodiac sign: Libra. Net Worth 2020 . development & maintenanceprovided at no cost to Nutley Historical As both a main event and mid-card performer, Strongbow was one of the most reliable, professional wrestlers of his, or any, day. He feuded with the likes of "The Golden Greek" Spiros Arion, "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, and "Superstar" Billy Graham, nearly winning the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship. Then dropped the title on December 20 to Danny Condrey. Ironic, because Strongbow didnt have a drop of Native American DNA in his blood. Much like his contemporary Wahoo McDaniel, he portrayed a Native American wrestler, who wore a war bonnet to the ring and would "go on the warpath" when the fans started cheering him against an opponent. brought lots of memorabilia; Reprinted from Nutley Neighbors, May 2017; Best Version Media This time, the Native American duo held on to the title belts, and defended them against the WWF's best teams. STICK TO WRESTLING! The Nutley If that quote is true, WWE Hall-of-Famer the status of Greg Valentine as a performer inside the squared circle is unquestionable. Discover Chief Jay Strongbow's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Later on, of course, they started paying by check, and that was kind ofI dont know. Scott Ronald Garland (born July 2, 1973) is an American professional wrestler who was most recently signed to WWE as a trainer at the WWE Performance Center.He also competed under the ring names "Too Hot" Scott Taylor (1991-1999) and Scotty 2 Hotty (1999-2007) for WWE. His Tomahawk Chop was a weapon to be feared, and led to many victories of the course of his 20 years in the ring. Strongbow wrestled in the NWA territories before joining the WWE in 1970, where he was a big draw for two decades. Chief Jay Strongbow worked as a road agent in the WWF during the 1990s. Nevertheless, as both a main-event and mid-card attraction, in the ring and at the box-office, Strongbow was one of the most popular and reliable workers in Vincent J. McMahons World Wide Wrestling Federation. Their reign was cut short in August 1977 when the belts were vacated due to White Wolf suffering a neck injury at the hands of Ken Patera's Swinging Full Nelson. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Despite his advancing age (and subsequent reduction in ring prowess) Strongbow was still one of the WWF's top draws as the 1980's rolled on. But with the creation of Titan Sports, and the transfer of the WWF from Vince Sr. to Vince Jr., Strongbow decided to pursue new challenges in the wrestling business. [3] On June 28, the Strongbows won the tag team championship from the team of Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito in New York City's Madison Square Garden. The team won the title in a three-team tournament, defeating The Executioners and Nikolai Volkoff and Tor Kamata. Working with the Bulldogs could be a challenge, becauseespecially at the timethey were one of the newer breeds of teams who wanted to plan spots out in advance. It's always difficult to say how or where certain things originated in wrestling, but a very common occurrence in many matches can easily be linked to Chief Jay Strongbow. Meet Chief Jay Strongbow, Nutleys Most Famous Pro Wrestler. Scarpa got his leg broken in one match, and he broke the arm of at least one other wrestler. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. The Undertaker has Hell in a Cell and Casket matches, but most matches can be linked to any number of competitors. home. However, there was , Weve profiled 40 wrestlers who sadly, didnt make it to see age 40, including many enhancement talent names of the , Heart Attack / Heart Failure / Heart Disease, Comprehensive Deceased Wrestlers List (text-only), Comprehensive Deceased Managers List (text-only), 8 Things You May Not Have Known About Rick Rude. It wouldn't be unfair to credit Strongbow with the advent of such a concept. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Top Ten in All Areas of Pro Wrestling, The Longest Running Pro Wrestling Columnist, Dave Meltzer, Mike Mooneyham, Steve Yohe, Tim Hornbaker, Greg Oliver, Bill Apter, Karl Stern, Scott Teal, wrestlingclassics.com, wwe.com, kayfabememories.com, wrestling-titles.com, The Lapsed Fan podcast, 6:05 Superpodcast, Great Black Heroes In Detroit he feuded with Don Kent once again. He golfed and fished and lived a peaceful life on his farm in Griffin, Georgia. But, Strongbow & King would only hold the belts for a short time, as they were defeated by the devious tandem of Prof. Tanaka & Mr. Fuji on June 27, 1972. 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"Throughout his long, prestigious career, Strongbow feuded with some of the biggest names in the wrestling business; Billy Graham, Ken Patera, George Steele, Ernie Ladd, the Wild Samoans, Larry Zbyszko, Ivan Koloff, Harley Race, Mr. Fuji, and many, many others. People were able to believe in what I was doing.". family when he was a boy. Contact - Nutley Historical Society. Society, Apparently, the former professional wrestler fell sometime at the end of 2011 and had to be hospitalized. Roddy Piper and Greg Valentine Their Lauded Feud & Dog Collar Match, Championship Belt Maker Dave Millican Shares His Pieces of History, Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine | Rhythm and Blues (and Unkept Promises, Too! A lot of people can forget about wrestling accomplishments that aren't from WWE, WCW, or any of the various popular independent promotions of today. more: Museum Store was winning world fame, he adopted a ring name and wrestling persona Still, having a plan once a career is over is always a good idea. Much like his contemporary Wahoo McDaniel, he portrayed a Native American wrestler, who wore a war bonnet to the ring and would "go on the warpath" when the fans started cheering him against an opponent. How "He knew what to do and when to do it, and he was incredibly tough, so I learned just by being around him the Dungeon was different. Street, Nutley N.J. 07110973-667-1528 While today's comeback sequences aren't as pronounced as Strongbow's, John Cena and many other top stars employ a signature move sequence that they use every match. coach Carmen LoRe who resides in Nutley and was a member of the original Truly, "Chief" Jay Strongbow was a consummate wrestlerStrongbow began his career in the mid-1960s, and worked primarily for Vince McMahon Sr. and the World Wide Wrestling Federation. wrestling team (1962) and head coach for the NHS wrestling team (1994 to -The Greg Valentine vs Chief Jay Strongbow feud, which started with Strongbow writhing in agony with a broken leg at ringside while the matches went on as scheduled with the heels taunting him. Society Working in Cleveland, Ohio, and Buffalo, New York, the Fargo "brothers" would cut a swath of destruction. On the table this week: Pat Patterson wins the North American title, and then wins the Intercontinental Title. But his stiff style had earned him the respect of fans and other wrestlers, and the clubbing elbow drop from Valentine was dubbed "the Hammer" for how hard he seemed to be hitting people. Wrestlers always need to be thinking of what might be next for them when their career comes to an end. Then Vince McMahon came calling. After losing their belts, the Strongbows remained a top WWF tag team, until Jules left the promotion. 10/10 He Wasn't Actually Native American. On the table this week: Pat Patterson wins the North American title, and then wins the Intercontinental Title. While he was able to be released from the hospital, he never really recovered from the incident. At 6`2 and weighing 260, Strongbow was a formidable opponent for anyone who faced him in the ring. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. He currently lives in suburban Birmingham, Alabama and can be reached on Twitter @bamawriter. His larger than life persona as a Native American wrestler ran from 1947 to 1985. [9] On the March 8, 1983 episode of Championship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles to The Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika). Long before he ever became the chief, Scarpa was already doing quite well for himself. After several years of traveling to various promotions and gaining experience, he first made his mark in the business while competing in the southern portion of the country, namely, Alabama and Tennessee. He was also admitted to the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011, but it seems he was not well enough to attend that event. "[Wahoo] was rough," Valentine said. He was 83 years old at the time. Plus, Randy provides a firsthand account of Jimmy Valiant turning on Chief Jay Strongbow in 1971. 12, 2014; Shortly after this angle, Valentine started doing shots for the WWWF (the precursor of todays WWE) as a wrestler who broke the leg of each opponent. It makes some wonder how much more success he would have had if he took up the Native American character much sooner. By 1970, Scarpa was working for Vincent J. McMahon's World Wide Wrestling Federation and was now known as Chief Jay Strongbow. OnApril 3, 2012, he died in his home in Griffin, Georgia. Luke Joseph Scarpa (October 4, 1928 April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow. The thing that makes the two famous gimmicks that took place before and after him different were that they were actually Native American. Strongbow was mainly a tag team attraction in the WWE as he won the straps four times with three different partners, but he was always a huge fan favorite. After seeking revenge on Patera for the loss of his partner, Strongbow then went on to face the WWWF World Heavyweight champion "Superstar" Billy Graham in a top-drawing feud. Wrestling legend Chief Jay Strongbow, whose real name was Joseph Scarpa, died on Tuesday at the age of 83, according to ProWrestling.net. Their brief argument was enough for Maivia to turn on Strongbow, leaving him to take a serious beating from their would-be opponents that night. He defended the title against the Junkyard Dog at the first WrestleMania, taking a count-out loss and keeping the championship. On the July 13 episode of Championship Wrestling, the Strongbows lost the titles back to Fuji and Saito,[3] but on the October 26 episode of Championship Wrestling, the Strongbows defeated Fuji and Saito for their second WWF Tag Team Championship reign as a team. By now, Valentine was ready for his first marquee singles feud, taking on Wahoo McDaniel and, in a memorable angle, "breaking" Wahoos leg. His skill and attitude made him one of the top heels in wrestling, whether as a part of a tag team or solo act. On April 3, 2012, Joe Chief Jay Strongbow Scarpa passed away at the age of 83. Strongbow retired in 1985, but would still step back into the ring from time to time, most notably for a legends battle royal in East Rutherford, New Jersey in 1987. Chief Jay Strongbow: Bio When Chief Jay Strongbow went on the warpath, no one was safe; not his opponent, not the referee, nor anyone else unfortunate enough to get in his way. Still, he remained involved with wrestling. Strongbow picked up a win at Madison Square Garden in the summer of 1970, shortly after he entered the WWWF, pinning top contender Crusher Verdu, who was managed by Lou Albano. 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