Episode 110 – Larry Runs Outlaw
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In this episode, I discuss Larry Matysik starting an outlaw wrestling promotion in St. Louis during 1983.
Update
Pushed planned episode to next week and it may just be Trey and me.
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Main Content
After Sam Muchnick retired on January 1, 1982, Bob Geigel and Pat O’Connor ran the St. Louis promotion. When they started booking it like Central States, fan interest started to decrease and they disaffected Larry Matysik, longtime announcer and office assistant. Larry spoke with Sam, who gave Larry his approval to start a rival promotion.
Larry started Greater St. Louis Wrestling Enterprise and obtained TV time on KDNL Channel 30. Larry’s promotion ran for 4 months and 6 shows. I attended two of the shows.
Breakdown of the 6 shows Larry Matysik promoted between June and October 1983.
Recommendations
Wrestling at the Chase by Larry Matysik
St. Louis Wrestling 2 on the AWA Stuff YouTube channel
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