Florida championship wrestling wikimili, the best wikipedia. He remained host of the awardwinning championship wrestling from florida for 27. Today is one of those days, because today were honoring the legendary gordon solie. Gordon solie the greatest wrestling announcer of alltime see more. Solie was the voice of championship wrestling from florida, a large regional promotion of the nwa from the. Championship wrestling from florida kayfabe memories. He was a commentator and announcer named gordon solie. Championship wrestling from florida cwf solies vintage.
Florida wrestling bloopers gordon solie interviews barry. Jerry prater directorproducer of championship wrestling from florida. Florida championship wrestling fcw was a professional wrestling promotion based on the former national wrestling alliance member promotion, championship wrestling from florida, which operated from 1961 until 1987. Remembering the one, the only, the american dream dusty. Solie s would like to stress that wrestling title histories offers a much more complete listing then what is available here and would encourage our readers to support their efforts and.
Championship wrestling from florida controversial freebirds heel turn on mike graham 3685. The solie chronicles by robert allyn with pamela s allyn. I saw the one book was basically a nice slice of sweet, fluffy pie about the man and his involvement in the wrestling business. Gordon solies championship wrestling trivia game board. Born jonard frank labiak on january 26, 1929, gordon began working as a page and errand boy for a louisiana radio station while he was in the u. Written by gordon solie and robert and pamela allyn. It is also referred to as florida championship wrestling. Apr 04, 2015 info on the former nwa regional promotion run by eddie graham and made dusty rhodes an international pro wrestling star and gordon solie calling the action.
Apparently such was also the case for gordon solie, the announcer for over 30 years for the old championship wrestling from florida telecast and georgia championship wrestling for. From october 2007 to august 2012, the promotion served as the official developmental territory for wwe. Gordon solie was the regular announcer for georgia, florida, and continental championship wrestling amung others gordon solie is the most recognized voice of the days of classic wrestling july 27, 2000. It is dedicated to the memory of the dean of wrestling. We get an indepth look at solies career starting with announcing championship wrestling from florida. Championship wrestling from florida double dvd solie.
Josie was solies nickname and it must have been based on his original name of jonard, unless solie was a closet fan of josie and the pussycats. Championship wrestling from florida cwf back to solies wrestling videos catalog. The object of gordon solie s championship wrestling trivia game, which includes 1,200 trivia questions, is for players to move their respective marker once around the game board and diagonally up the championship match spaces into the center of the championship belt. Gordon solie born francis jonard labiak, later jonard pierre sjoblom, january 26, 1929 july 27, 2000, was an american florida based professional wrestling playbyplay announcer working for georgia championship wrestling, championship wrestling from florida, usa championship wrestling, continental championship wrestling, and world championship wrestling. From 1973 to 1984 he hosted georgia championship wrestling. Championship wrestling from florida dusty rhodes promo 42176 duration. Wrestling fans of the 60s, 70s and 80s remember gordons legendary broadcasts on championship wrestling from florida, championship wrestling from georgia, and world championship wrestling. Championship wrestling from florida nwa nwa florida north florida heavyweight title history february 11, 1944december 1988. Buddy colt takes on johnny walker in a lights out match. Florida championship wrestling fip full impact pro fmw frontier martial arts wrestling. By the late 1970s, gordon solie was seen worldwide via satellite as host of the top rated show on wtbs, georgia championship wrestling gcw.
Championship wrestling from floriday was a destination for only fans but every top wrestling talent. Championship wrestling from florida with your host gordon solie. Coach john heath joins gordon solie as they look back on some of the highlights of 1985. The solie chronicles, the official biography of gordon solie, has finally been released. Gordon solie s signature line was delivered with a wink and a salute to his viewing audience. I just read a few ratings on two books out there associated with gordon solie. The object of gordon solies championship wrestling trivia game, which includes 1,200 trivia questions, is for players to move their respective marker once around the game board and diagonally up the championship match spaces into the center of the championship belt.
He became a fixture on championship wrestling from florida telecasts for. Solie was the voice of championship wrestling from florida, a large regional promotion of the nwa from the 1980s through the early 1980s, when he became the voice of world championship wrestling. Apparently such was also the case for gordon solie, the announcer for over 30 years for the old championship wrestling from florida telecast and georgia championship wrestling for over a decade in. I saw the one book was basically a nice slice of sweet, fluffy pie about the. Something left behind gordon solie, robert allyn, pamela allyn on. With the exception of mlbs allstar game, i often think of allstar games as athletic pornography, a phrase i once heard wrestling announcer gordon solie who would be 86 today, id later discover use to describe the wwf in its attitude era of the 1990s. Led by perhaps the smartest man of that era in eddie graham and voiced by the most recognizable public figure in wrestling, gordon solie. Gordon solie, the legendary announcer who guided viewers through the twists and turns of cwf television for approximately 27 years and whose broadcast. The life and times of gordon solie robert allyn with. New book on gordon solie the wrestling gospel according. When mike graham tried a return to promoting, the rights to the name had been acquired by an outside party, forcing him. The life and times of gordon solie by robert p allyn pamela allyn, scott teal. While being interviewed by gordon solie on championship wrestling from florida, ladd would declare that since the florida champion was required to defend his belt once every thirty days, his title would be defended only when he decided. Gordon solie one of the best wrestling commentators of all time.
New book on gordon solie the wrestling gospel according to. Gordon solie, real name francis jonard labiak january 26, 1929 july 27, 2000, was a professional wrestling playbyplay announcer working for world championship wrestling. Gordon solie was featured at the end of wwes fcw tv show, fcw tv in a tribute to. Highspots is set to release a documentary on the territory championship wrestling from florida. Championship wrestling from florida cwf was the corporate and brand name of the tampa. Georgia championship wrestling was the holy grail of wrestling tv programs. Championship wrestling from florida with your host gordon solie has 3,910 members. Wrestling fans of the 60s, 70s and 80s remember gordon s legendary broadcasts on championship wrestling from florida, championship wrestling from georgia, and world championship wrestling.
Legendary wrestling announcer gordon solie the best. Dusty rhodes and gordon solie were to pro wrestling. This is a comedy website, but every once in awhile we like to honor wrestling history in a serious, entertaining way. It will be released on dvd and the highspots wrestling. Finally, in 1961, he legally changed his name to gordon t. Something left behind gordon solie, robert allyn, pamela allyn on amazon. Gordon solie legendary announcer midsouth wrestling. Welcome to championship wrestling from florida, i am your host gordon solie. This website is dedicated to the memory of gordon solie. Nwa championship wrestling from florida cwf 102784 scott mcghee v.
Nwa championship wrestling from florida cwf 102784 youtube. Dec 20, 2019 georgia championship wrestling gcw, the holy grail of wrestling television programs. Thats how he closed championship wrestling from florida, a homespun precursor for todays slickly produced wrestling shows. Details on the solie chronicles book wwe news and results. Florida championship wrestling fcw was a professional wrestling promotion based on the. Nwa championship wrestling from florida march 14, 1987. I got turned onto wrestling, and from the first show, i began watching championship wrestling from florida every saturday night at seven oclock on channel 44 wtog and never missed a show. Frankie cain, gene kiniski, harley race, ivan koloff, jack brisco, jack welch, jerry prater director and producer of championship wrestling from florida, jim cornette, jim ross, jimmy hart, jimmy snuka, jj dillon, joe pedicino, joe turner, lance. So when i found out that gordon solie s daughter, pamela allyn, had collaborated with her husband, robert, to assemble a collection of her fathers personal memoirs, short stories, poems, and photos, all laid out in scrap book form, i knew i had to add it to my collection of wrestling books. Gordon solie passed away march 28, 2008smackdown they announced that gordon solie will be inducted into the class of 2008 wwe hall. Nwa championship wrestling from florida cwf 102784. Cwf championship wrestling from florida 1978 1983 cwf 42176 dusty rhodes interview face paralysis. Gordon solie the voice of championship wrestling from florida.
Gordon solie born francis jonard labiak, later jonard pierre sjoblom, january 26, 1929 july 27, 2000, was an american floridabased professional wrestling playbyplay announcer working for georgia championship wrestling, championship wrestling from florida, usa championship wrestling, continental championship wrestling, and world championship wrestling. Championship wrestling from florida tv from 1973, the legendary gordon solie hosts. In the early 1980s, gordon solie had an estimated viewing audience of over twelve million viewers a week including the florida and georgia programs. Title so ron bass turned on his childhood friend dusty rhodes due to competitive jealousy and being that windham is considered part of dustys family, hes out to get the saddle back that dustys mom had given to ron bass against the wishes of. Gordon solie, dusty rhodes, terry funk, acting, wrestling school and more. The saint int dusty rhodes int jesse barr int kevin sullivan int mike graham int superstar billy graham. In the early 1980s, gordon solie had an estimated viewing audience of over twelve million viewers. Jul 31, 2017 nwa championship wrestling from florida cwf 102784 scott mcghee v.
Gordon solie was also the regular announcer for georgia championship wrestling, florida championship wrestling, and continental championship wrestling among others. Gordon solie was an american floridabased professional wrestling playbyplay announcer working for georgia championship wrestling, championship. Gordon solie seems sincere in his discomfort and attempts to stop this. From wrestling title histories by duncan royal and gary will with additional information from the history of professional wrestling. The solie chronicles by robert allyn with pamela s allyn and. Georgia championship wrestling gcw, the holy grail of wrestling television programs. Highspots to release documentary on championship wrestling. Georgia championship wrestling gcw, the holy grail of. I have quoted this mans catch phrases since i was a boy. Every wrestling fan with any knowledge of the sport knows the name gordon solie.
Championship wrestling from florida with your host gordon solie has 3,909 members. Nwa florida wrestling gordon solie interviews barry windham. So when i found out that gordon solies daughter, pamela allyn, had collaborated with her husband, robert, to assemble a collection of her fathers personal memoirs, short stories, poems, and photos, all laid out in scrap book form, i knew i had to add it to my collection of wrestling books. The solie chronicles by robert allyn with pamela s allyn and scott.
1538 96 1324 67 741 382 87 547 1123 1165 1530 1170 665 14 1004 228 1236 1233 676 90 1324 936 935 829 1121 361 829 386 541 899 680 391 1173 411