Haystacks Calhoun vs. Klondike Bill Miller. Four older siblings died during his time in Italy. Cowboy Bob Ellis Vs Bob Geigel Bruno Sammartino Vs Otto Von Heller Angelo Mosca Vs Peter Maivia* Haystacks Calhoun Vs Killer Brooks The Sheik & Dory Funk Jr. Vs Don Kent & Stan Stasiak Bobo Brazil Vs Jerry Lawler Buddy Rogers Vs Killer Kowalski: SW-27: SW-28: Ivan Koloff Vs Dick Steinborn & Buck Forrest Carlos Colon & Miguel Perez In our final championship match of the night, Bruno Sammartino would defend his WWWF Heavyweight Championship against The Star-Studded Texan, Stan Hansen. Haystacks Calhoun vs. Waldo Von Erich Ivan Putski vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna WWWF Tag Team Champions the Blackjacks defeated Pat Barrett & Dominic DeNucci WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated George Steele at 12:51 in a stretcher match; there were two referees for the bout, one of whom was Andre the Giant Bruno Sammartino is considered by many to be the overall greatest WWE champion in history, an opinion that is difficult to argue against. 01/14 White Plains, NY Bruno Sammartino beat Haystacks Calhoun 01/16 Bronx, NY Bruno Sammartino draw The Crusher 01/17 Queens, NY Bruno Sammartino beat Tony Altimore 01/18 Waterbury, CT Bruno Sammartino vs. Johnny Valentine 01/19 Washington, DC Bruno Sammartino vs. Danny McShain 01/20 Chicago, IL Bruno Sammartino beat Eddie Graham by DQ Match One - Andre the Giant & Haystacks Calhoun vs Angelo Mosca & Spiros Arion [79] Andre the Giant and Haystacks Calhoun use their 1000lbs plus of combined power to get the win in 9:15 Segment - Bruno Sammartino wishes Gorilla Monsoon luck but he … Magnificent Maurice … •. The Crusher vs. Bruno Sammartino Killer Kowalski vs. Johnny Valentine Sweet Daddy Siki vs. Bob Orton The Angel vs. Haystacks Calhoun Lalo Rodriguez vs. Hans Schmidt *****. 5/17/63 Bruno defeated Buddy Rogers before a sell out of 19,649 paying back then $58,966.00. - Victor Rivera & Haystacks Calhoun defeated Gorilla Monsoon & Baron Mikel Scicluna. Graham’s prematch promo … WWWF Fantasy card from 1973 (All matches did take place but not in the same evening) Buddy Wolfe vs Sonny King WWWF @ Baltimore, MD – Civic Center – November 18, 1964 VOL.2 NO.11. Victor Rivera 9. This collection of professional wrestling bouts from the fifties and sixties includes battles featuring such groundbreaking stars as Haystacks Calhoun, Killer Kowalski, Fritz Von Erich, Bruno Sammartino, Gorgeous George and many others. 3/25/61 Bruno over Haystacks Calhoun . Match Two - Haystacks Calhoun vs Angelo Mosca [73] Haystacks Calhoun secures the win after 9:09 Segment - Ernie Ladd seeks revenge and assures Bruno Sammartino he will claim it in tonights Main Event [93] Main Event - Bruno Sammartino vs Ernie Ladd [94] Bruno Sammartino … Moondog Mayne vs. Haystacks Calhoun Mr. Fuji vs. Chief Jay Strongbow Tanaka vs. El Olympico Blackjack Lanza vs. Lee Wong Victor Rivera vs Black Gordman WWF HOUSE SHOW VOL.2 VHS - $4.50 DVD - $3.50 MSG 3/1/76 Ric Flair vs Pete Sanchez Bruno Sammartino vs. Ernie Ladd BoBo Brazil vs. Crusher Blackwell Match 6: Haystacks Calhoun vs Nikolai Volkoff Special Attraction – Ladies and Midget Ladies Tag Team Match. 04/25 Boston, MA Bruno Sammartino beat Ivan Koloff in a Texas death match. Best Match. Undoubtedly Gorilla Monsoon. Bruno Sammartino (c.) vs. Stan Hansen. WWWF - Event @ New Haven, Connecticut, USA. On March 29, 1987 Hulk Hogan "body slammed" a 520-pound Andre the Giant, forever making history at WrestleMania III. Haystacks Calhoun takes on Russian Nikolai Volkoff from the Philadelphia Spectrum from March,1978. Haystacks Calhoun defeated Dr. Bill Miller at 5:16 WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino & Victor Rivera defeated Killer Kowalski & Prof. Toru Tanaka in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match; Rivera . Saturday, December 4, 1971 J.E. April 24, 2018, 12:00 AM ... Baron Von Raschke, Haystacks Calhoun, and an assorted unforgettable cast of … Why would Bret be any different? Bruno is credited with picking up an slamming 600lb Haystacks Calhoun when Strongman Paul Anderson tried and failed. WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Waldo Von Erich On September 30, 1972, Sammartino and Morales wrestled to a 65-minute draw at Shea Stadium in New York. Eventually, on December 10, 1973, Sammartino regained the WWWF Heavyweight Championship by defeating Stan Stasiak. The 601-pound Haystacks Calhoun was one of the top attractions in the wrestling business during the 1960s. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Bruno Sammartino Real Name: Bruno Romano Stats: 5' 10" 265 lbs. 05/01 Scranton, PA Victor Rivera beat Ivan Koloff by DQ. Dean Ho 6. The gargantuan wrestler was one of the foremost drawing cards during the industry's “Golden Age” of the 1950s and 1960s while sporting his trademark white T-shirt, blue overalls, and horseshoe necklace. WWWF @ Landover, MD – Capital Centre – July 15, 1974 Larry Zbyzsko vs. Jose Gonzalez Killer Kowalski vs. Chief Jay Strongbow Otto Von Heller vs. Haystacks Calhoun 04/24 Commack, NY Victor Rivera beat Ivan Koloff by DQ. Haystack Calhoun (William Dee Calhoun) faces Buddy Rogers (Herman Gustav Rohde Jr.) in a 1 fall match with a 20 minute time limit. Bruno Sammartino vs Stan Hansen - MSG 6. Tiny Tim Hampton 2/3 falls November 1, 1968 WWWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden Killer Kowalski vs. George Steele (steel cage match) WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Prof. Toru Tanaka . 1974 – WWWF Philadelphia: The Valiant Brothers & Killer Kowalski defeat Andre the Giant, Haystacks Calhoun & Bruno Sammartino.. Haystacks Calhoun wrestled in Canada and had one of very few heel runs while feuding with “Crybaby” George Cannon.. The 601-pound Haystacks Calhoun was one of the top attractions in the wrestling business during the 1960s. Sammartino was 82. Dec. 11, 1964 Civic Arena 1) Bruno Sammartino b. Waldo von Erich, unable to continue (bleeding) 2) Bill Miller b. Haystacks Calhoun vs. two wrestlers (handicap match) WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Otto Von Heller Also included the Fabulous Moolah WWWF @ Wildwood, NJ - Convention Hall - July 20, 1974 Lou Torres vs. Larry Weil (Larry Sharpe) Lee Wong vs. Pete Doherty SD Jones vs. Tomas Marin Bruno Sammartino. Pinterest. 1975 - WWWF ran at Madison Square Garden in New York City with the following results: - Manuel Soto & Pete Sanchez defeated Jack Evans & Johnny Rodz. 7. This match would be a contrast of styles! 3/31/75 - Bruno … Haystacks Calhoun was billed at 6'4" and 601 pounds. Giant Haystacks was billed at 6'11" and 685 pounds. Although the two never faced in the ring, there was only a 13 year age difference, so a match between the two giants was a real possibility. We hope that cleared things up for everyone. 11,136) Bruno Sammartino def Hans Mortier Gorilla Monsoon drew Bill Watts Arnold Skoland vs. Robere Duranton . 41) Toyonobori vs. Gino Marella (Gorilla Monsoon) 42) Rikidozan & Giant Baba vs. Pat O'Connor & Killer Kowalski April 11, 1963 - Nagasaki City International Gymnasium 43) Killer X vs. Kintaro Ohki April 12, 1963 - Matsumoto City Municipal Gymnasium 44) -THE 5th WORLD LEAGUE BATTLE OFFICIAL GAME: Haystacks Calhoun vs. Fred Atkins Walter is a real wrestling legion. JT: Easy call here as there was only one match really worth watching on such a long, soft card: Billy Graham vs. Bruno Sammartino. This is Sean, your relative giant expert. Bruno Sammartino 3. Today. Sammartino was about to win his bout with Monsoon when Kowalski climbed into the ring and launched a surprise attack on Sammartino. Rogers* beat Bearcat Wright (12:40) … Bruno Sammartino vs Haystacks Calhoun (nc) … Eddie Graham vs Sweet Daddy Siki (ddq) … The Sheik beat Prince Maiava … (Midgets) Little Beaver and Red Taylor beat Irish Jackie and Tom Thumb … Chief Big Heart beat Crusher Stan Kowalski … Abe Jacobs beat Johnny Walker … Gate: $89,675 … 45: 28.12.1968: WWWF World Heavyweight Title: Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Killer Kowalski - No Contest. Texas Death Match – WWWF Heavyweight Title: Bruno Sammartino [c] w/ Arnold Skaaland vs. Spiros Arion w/ Freddie Blassie **1/4 3. Walter "Killer" Kowalski (1928-2006) One of the greats. (Hornby had 12,989) 3/11/68 Bruno defeated Kentucky Butcher in 14:53 Attendance 13,148. Walter was semi-retired as "Killer" when I knew him during my time photographing at the Garden, but he did get into the ring as … Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Superstar Billy Graham & Spiros Arion vs. Haystacks Calhoun vs. Francisco Flores (Best 2 out of 3 falls match) Also included a women's match WWWF @ Steubenville, OH - December 14, 1975 WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated Blackjack Lanza via submission with the bearhug He wouldn't be. During his childhood, Sammartino’s family hid from German soldiers in a mountain called Valla Rocca, during the latter stages of World War II. Madison Square Garden – October 25, 1976 He was a favorite of the late Vince McMahon Sr., who booked Calhoun on many shows at Madison Square Garden, including a famous match with Bruno Sammartino, … The headline was a tag-team match between heavyweight champ Bruno Sammartino and Haystacks Calhoun against Killer Kowalski and Gorilla Monsoon. WWWF @ New York City, NY - … Real name Gino Marella, he was one of the greatest wrestlers of his time. We talked about his matches with Ivan Koloff, "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, Larry Zbyszko, Haystacks Calhoun, Ken Patera, Antonino Rocca, Randy Savage and many more including an orangutan ! Johnny Rodz vs. Lenny Solomon Haystacks Calhoun vs. Bull Ramos WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated George Steele in a stretcher match. Chief Jay Strongbow 7. 0:00. Misc 1969 WWWF. Bruno Sammartino vs Haystacks Calhoun | Thread: Classic Wrestling Pics. Throughout the 1960s, Haystacks Calhoun continued to serve among the sport's most sought-after box office attractions, as his presence usually ensured sell-outs and record gate receipts for industry promoters. Being the only man to lift Haystacks off his feet contributed to the career and legend of Bruno Sammartino. Stan Stasiak 4. Nikolai Volkoff defeats Stan Stasiak. Boris Malenko vs. Bruno Sammartino Klondike Bill vs. Bill Watts Jerry Miller vs. Gorilla Monsoon Rocky Cookson – Frank Hickey vs. Hans – Max Mortier Humberto Mercado vs. Miguel Perez. Bruno Sammartino vs Waldo Von Erich . 041-22. Misc 1965 WWWF. THE FACTS - On May 21 1960, Bruno slammed and defeated the massive Haystacks Calhoun in Madison Square Garden. Haystacks Calhoun & Domenic DeNucci vs. Mr. Fuji & Professor Toru Tanaka – Two Out of Three Falls. Civic Arena – Pittsburgh, PA April 3, 1964 – Pittsburgh, PA – Civic Arena (att. Bruno Sammartino vs Sato Johnny Valentine vs Fred Atkins Argentine Apollo vs Larry Simon Bob Orton – The Great Scott vs Man Mountain Campbell – Gerg Jarque ... P.Y. Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (October 6, 1935 - April 18, 2018), was an Italian professional wrestler, best known for being the longest-running champion of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), holding the title across two reigns for over 12 years in total, as well as the longest world championship reign in professional wrestling history. 4.2 out of 5. Bruno Sammartino, Haystacks Calhoun & Wahoo McDaniel defeat Bill Watts, Dr. Jerry Graham & Gorilla Monsoon. Actually Bulldog Brower slammed Haystacks as well. Magnificent Maurice … Match Three - Stan Stasiak vs Haystacks Calhoun [76] Stan Stasiak secures the win in 4:19 Segment - The Executioners berate Bruno Sammartino reminding him that he retired many great wrestlers such as Gorilla Monsoon, Buddy Rogers and Killer Kowalski just to name a few. Hamilton Community House- Two Rivers, WI 8pm Promoter: Don Kapla The Destroyer vs. Bruno Sammartino was born October 6, 1935 in Pizzoferrato, Abruzzo, Italy on October 6, 1935, Sammartino was the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. By Tom Minichiello. 1974 – WWWF Philadelphia: The Valiant Brothers & Killer Kowalski defeat Andre the Giant, Haystacks Calhoun & Bruno Sammartino.. Haystacks Calhoun wrestled in Canada and had one of very few heel runs while feuding with “Crybaby” George Cannon.. Haystacks Calhoun vs. "Killer" Tim Brooks John Tolos & Chris Tolos vs. Bob Nandor & Chet Wallick (2/3 falls) Yukon Eric vs. Fritz Von Erich ... Bruno Sammartino vs. Pacific Heavyweight Champ Fred Blassie Tag Champs Doc & Mike Gallagher vs. Gorgeous George vs. Jessie James; Haystacks Calhoun vs. Killer Brooks; The Fabulous Kangaroos vs. Moose Cholak & Mighty Atlas; Bruno Sammartino vs. Hans Schmidt; Wendi Richter vs. Heidi Lee Morgan Steel Cage match and MORE Customer reviews. 7. 64: 18.05.1965: Best Two Out Of Three Falls: Bruno Sammartino & Haystacks Calhoun defeat Gorilla Monsoon & Waldo von Erich [2:1] George Steele. 6/21/63 Bruno defeated Great Mortier in 20:36 Attendance 18,552. Bruno Sammartino vs Haystacks Calhoun | Thread: Classic Wrestling Pics. Bruno Sammartino & Haystacks Calhoun drew Gorilla Monsoon & Bill Watts. Generally, Ivan Putski would appear in the co-feature as he was a major star at the time. (sub for WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino) - match stopped for blood May 2, 1976 Toronto, Ontario Superstar Billy Graham vs WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino Entire show cancelled due to Sammartino's injury May 4, 1976 Scranton, PA CYC Superstar Billy Graham beat Haystacks Calhoun using brass knuckles May 5, 1976 Florence, NJ King Curtis 10. Power moves, hiptosses and counter-wrestling are the order of the day here, but soon Bruno loses all touch with sanity and tosses Patera out to brawl on the floor, leading to the inevitable. Bruno Sammartino, Haystacks Calhoun & Spiros Arion defeat Baron Mikel Scicluna, Bull Ramos & Killer Kowalski. after Kowalski began assaulting his opponent with Calhoun’s own horseshoe WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Don Leo Jonathan. 0:00 / 9:09. This was a re-match of sorts from the last time they were in Scranton. 2. Superstar Billy Graham vs Bruno Sammartino - Cage match; 2-18-78, Spectrum feature on Bruno Sammartino 4. 05/17/1965 WWWF - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden [III] Wahoo McDaniel vs Gorilla Monsoon (cancelled) Arnold Skaaland (16:49) Tony Newberry - WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Killer Kowalski ended in a double DQ. Tiny Tim Hampton 2/3 falls after Kowalski began assaulting his opponent with Calhoun’s own horseshoe WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Don Leo Jonathan. Special Attraction – Ladies and Midget Ladies Tag Team Match. MSG 8/7/76 EX WWWF Champ Bruno Sammartino vs Stan Hansen steel cage match, Brusier Brody vs Kevin Sullivan Brody’s MSG debut 24//7. Bruno Sammartino, professional wrestling's "Living Legend" and one of its longest-reigning champions, has died. RESTMORE: http://www.buyrestmore.comGood morning Wrestling911 fans! Then all hell broke loose September 13, 1969 in the Boston Garden George Steele and Killer Kowalski vs Haystacks Calhoun and Victor Rivera. Haystacks Calhoun vs. Bull Ramos WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated George Steele in a stretcher match . Bruno was a brawler with mad power on his side, Bob was a technical wizard who could wear him or anyone down with whatever hold he could come up with! It was said on this night, Bruno reached a new level of "Over". Sheik vs Haystacks Calhoun. Rogers* beat Bearcat Wright (12:40) … Bruno Sammartino vs Haystacks Calhoun (nc) … Eddie Graham vs Sweet Daddy Siki (ddq) … The Sheik beat Prince Maiava … (Midgets) Little Beaver and Red Taylor beat Irish Jackie and Tom Thumb … Chief Big Heart beat Crusher Stan Kowalski … Abe Jacobs beat Johnny Walker … Gate: $89,675 … Bruno Sammartino vs Larry Zbyszko; Spectrum 8. Andre The Giant 5. WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated George Steele. Dave Meltzer wrote (March 21): He had been suffering from cancer for several months. The Crusher vs. Bruno Sammartino Killer Kowalski vs. Johnny Valentine Sweet Daddy Siki vs. Bob Orton The Angel vs. Haystacks Calhoun Lalo Rodriguez vs. Hans Schmidt *****. THE FACTS - On June 15 1960 in Montreal Quebec, Killer Kowalski becomes the first man ever to score a pin on the future WWWF Champion. Haystacks Haystacks Calhoun: Billed height: 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) Billed weight: 601 lb (273 kg) Billed from: Morgan's Corner, Arkansas: Debut: 1956: Retired: 1980: William Dee Calhoun (August 3, 1934 – December 7, 1989) was an American professional wrestler, who used the professional name "Haystack" or "Haystacks" Calhoun Watch on. WWF OLD SCHOOL (MSG 3/17/75) – Vince McMahon on commentary #1. Saturday, December 4, 1971 J.E. Live. This video is a little overview of Capitol Sports, which later became known as the WWWF. Haystacks Calhoun vs. Bull Ramos WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated George Steele in a stretcher match . Bruno Sammartino & Bill Watts vs Dr. Bill Miller & Waldo Von Erich . WWWF @ Boston, MA – Boston Garden – October 25, 1975 Haystacks Calhoun, Tony Parisi, & Louis Cerdan vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna, Blackjack Lanza & Blackjack Mulligan (Best 3 out of 5 falls match) for Dominic DeNucci) at 10:39 John L. Sullivan pinned Johnny Rodz at 11:31 WWWF @ Boston, MA – Boston Garden – November 1, 1968 Killer Kowalski vs. George Steele (steel cage match) WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Prof. Toru Tanaka 0:00. During his incredible career, Haystacks locked horns with legends like Bruno Sammartino and Buddy Rogers. He truly shined as a tag team competitor, forming incredible pairs with the likes of Bobo Brazil and Jack Brisco. However, Calhoun struck gold when he teamed up with young upstart Tony Garea. Killer Kowalski vs Victor Rivera. Gorilla Monsoon turned babyface after a vicious attack by The Sheik. pinned Tanaka at 6:23 to win the deciding fall . WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino & Haystacks Calhoun vs. Gorilla Monsoon & Killer Kowalski WWWF @ Queens, NY - Sunnyside Gardens - February 12, 1969 Carlos Colon fought Pete Sanchez to a 20-minute time-limit draw Baron Mikel Scicluna pinned Angelo Savoldi (sub. WWWF @ Boston, MA – Boston Garden – November 1, 1968 Killer Kowalski vs. George Steele (steel cage match) WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Prof. Toru Tanaka Episode #2.25: With William 'Haystacks' Calhoun, Josip Peruzovic. Crazy Luke Graham, DQ 3) Dan & Dr. Bill Miller drew The Love Brothers 4) Tony Parisi & Dominic DeNucci drew The Fargo Brothers 5) Bobo Brazil NC Johnny Valentine 6) Chief White Owl b. WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Nikolai Volkoff (Haystacks Calhoun as the guest referee) July 20, 1974 WWWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden Women's Champion the Fabulous Moolah vs. Helen Casey Dean Ho & Tony Garea vs. WWWF Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Johnny Valiant (Chief Jay Strongbow as the guest referee) Result: Double Countout at 16:24 Rating: 2 (Good) As said, a lot more energy than their last meeting in MSG. Years before this, however, Bruno Sammartino … Chung – Taro Myaki vs Haystacks Calhoun – Abe Jacobs. Bruno Sammartino Round 5 Result: Defeated Triple H 42-23 ... Big Bill Miller, Haystacks Calhoun, Gorilla Monsoon, Dr. Jerry Graham, Cowboy Bill Watts, Waldo Von Erich, George Steele, Stan Hansen, Ken Patera, Billy Graham, and Ivan and Nikita Koloff. 084-50-34. WWWF Championship Match - "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd challenges Champion Bruno Sammartino - from MSG 3/11/76More WWE - http://www.wwe.com/ 04/23 Morgantown, WV Ivan Koloff vs. Bruno Sammartino . Episode #2.25: With William 'Haystacks' Calhoun, Josip Peruzovic. Haystacks Calhoun vs. Moondog Mayne *1/4. by Paul Kengor. Paul “Butcher” Vachon vs. “Indian” Jay Strongbow ** #2. Andre the Giant Round 5 Results: Defeated Kurt Angle 41-32 ... 10/5/74 - Bruno, Andre and Haystacks Calhoun LOST a 3 out of 5 falls match to Killer Kowalski and the Valiants (Jimmy and Johnny). TRAINING WITH A LEGEND – Bruno Sammartino. Posted on NaturalStrength.com on … WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino vs. Waldo Von Erich Bruno Sammartino vs Larry Zbyszko; full tv match with Zbyszko’s heel turn 7. Explore. Gorilla Monsoon vs Spiros Arion. Judy Grable & Darling Dagmar vs. Toni Rose & Diamond Lil. 6) Cowboy Bill Watts & Haystacks Calhoun b. Gorilla Monsoon & Klondike Bill 7) Frank Holtz b. Joe Abby, 6:00 8) Chief White Owl b. Johnny Powers, DQ, for failing to break powerlock. Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Mr. Fuji *3/4 8. In the build to this match, Hansen had been on a massive 10-match winning streak. 1/29/68 Bruno defeated Toru Tanaka in 16:31 Last match held at old MSG 50th Street & 8th Avenue 14,130 paying $42,875.10. Hamilton Community House- Two Rivers, WI 8pm Promoter: Don Kapla The Destroyer vs. WWWF World Champion Bruno Sammartino and Antonio Pugliese lost to George Steele Killer Kowalski. Bruno Sammartino vs Nicolai Volkoff - Spectrum 5. Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (October 6, 1935 – April 18, 2018) was an Italian-American professional wrestler, best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF, now WWE). All rights owned by WWE entertainment. Although they would drop a "W" in the late 70s and become the most visible and well-known company worldwide as the WWF under Vince McMahon, it was the territorial company that established the foundation. WWWF @ Landover, MD – Capital Centre – July 15, 1974 Larry Zbyzsko vs. Jose Gonzalez Killer Kowalski vs. Chief Jay Strongbow Otto Von Heller vs. Haystacks Calhoun Old School Card from Philly features Bob Backlund defending the WWWF Title against Spiros Arion, Bruno Sammartino vs… Bruno Sammartino Round 5 Result: Defeated Triple H 42-23 Vs. #3. The Enforcer, DQ 7) Tony Marino b. Killer Buddy Austin, DQ. Bruno Sammartino & Haystacks Calhoun defeated Baron Scicluna & Bull Ramos. Haystacks Calhoun vs. Killer Kowalski . Vs. #4. Bruno Leopoldo Francesco Sammartino (October 6, 1935 – April 18, 2018) was an Italian-American professional wrestler, best known for his work with the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF, now WWE). We were joined by "the Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino. Walter Killer Kowalski VS George Steele. Maybe one of the most famous names in wrestling. ! 7. So, in short, I gotta go with Bob on this one! 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