Philadelphia Wrestling

16 YEARS AGO TODAY!

CZW Home Sweet Home
The Arena, Philadelphia, PA
July 10, 2010

1 in 8 Chance Tournament, Semi Final - 4-Way Match
Tyler Veritas defeated Alex Colon and DJ Hyde and Ryan Slater

CZW Wired Television Title Match
Drew Gulak (c) defeated Jonathan Gresham

The Irish Driveby (Ryan McBride and Rich Swann) defeated Team MackTion (TJ Mack and Kirby Mack)
CZW Junior Heavyweight Title Match
Adam Cole (c) defeated Sonjay Dutt Match

1 in 8 Chance Tournament, Semi Final - 4-Way Match
Sabian defeated AR Fox and Greg Excellent and Sami Callihan

The Best Around (TJ Cannon and Bruce Maxwell) defeated Drake Younger and B-Boy

Su***de Kings (Danny Havoc and Scotty Vortekz) defeated Cult Fiction (MASADA and tHURTeen)
1 in 8 Chance Tournament, Final
Sabian defeated Tyler Veritas

3-Way Match - CZW World Heavyweight Title Match
Jon Moxley (c) defeated Egotistico Fantastico and Nick Gage

Loser Leaves CZW Anything Goes Match
Devon Moore defeated Drew Blood

21 YEARS AGO TODAY!

CZW Best of the Best 4
The New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, PA
July 10, 2004

Best of the Best, Round #1 - 3-Way Match
Homicide and Jack Evans defeated Chri$ Ca$h (3:50 minutes)

Best of the Best, Round #1 - 3-Way Match
B-Boy and Roderick Strong defeated Jimmy Rave (9:48 minutes)

Best of the Best, Round #1 - 3-Way Match
Alex Shelley and Bobby Quance defeated Ruckus by countout (7:54 minutes)

Best of the Best, Round #1 - 3-Way Match
Petey Williams and Sonjay Dutt defeated Nate Webb (9:16 minutes)

Xtreme Strong Style Tournament, Round #1
Chris Hero defeated Hotstuff Hernández (12:04 minutes)

Best of the Best, Quarter Final
Homicide defeated Jack Evans (8:28 minutes)

Best of the Best, Quarter Final
Roderick Strong defeated B-Boy (12:24 minutes)

Best of the Best, Quarter Final
Bobby Quance defeated Alex Shelley (9:19 minutes)

Best of the Best, Quarter Final
Sonjay Dutt defeated Petey Williams (16:08 minutes)

Xtreme Strong Style Tournament, Semi Final
Dan Maff defeated Nick Gage (12:33 minutes)

Best of the Best, Semi Final
Roderick Strong defeated Homicide (12:15 minutes)

Best of the Best, Semi Final
Sonjay Dutt defeated Bobby Quance (6:34 minutes)

4-Way Match
Jimmy Rave defeated Chri$ Ca$h and Jack Evans and Ruckus (9:37 minutes)

Best of the Best, Final
Sonjay Dutt defeated Roderick Strong (16:29 minutes)

27 YEARS AGO TODAY!

WWF
First Union Center, Philadelphia, PA
July 9, 1999

WWF Tag Team Titles Match
Hardy Boyz (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) (c) defeated Edge and Christian

WWF European Title Match
Mideon (c) defeated Test

Darren Drozdov defeated Val Venis

3-Way Match - WWF Hardcore Title Match
Al Snow (c) defeated Hardcore Holly and Steve Blackman

WWF Intercontinental Title Match
Jeff Jarrett (c) defeated Ken Shamrock by countout
The Rock defeated Big Boss Man

The Godfather defeated Prince Albert

Big Show defeated Viscera

X-Pac and Kane defeated Acolytes (Bradshaw and Faarooq)

WWF Title Match
Steve Austin (c) defeated Triple H

49 YEARS AGO TODAY!

World Wide Wrestling Federation
The Philadelphia Spectrum
July 9, 1977

Peter Maivia defeated Baron Von Raschke

S.D. Jones defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna

Johnny Rivera defeated Rocky Tomayo

Larry Zbyszko defeated Stan Stasiak

2 out of 3 Falls Match
Mr. Fuji and Prof. Toru Tanaka defeated Chief Jay Strongbow and José Gonzales

Lenny Hurst defeated George Steele by disqualification

Special Referee: Gorilla Monsoon
Bruno Sammartino defeated Ken Patera by referee stoppage (15:27 minutes)

WWF World Heavyweight Title Match
Billy Graham (c) defeated Tony Garea (18:52 minutes)

Happy Birthday, Tom Brandi! 🎉

Wishing you a day filled with as much joy, laughter, and excitement as you bring to the world every day! May your special day be just the beginning of a year packed with incredible adventures, heartwarming moments, and all the success you deserve.

Here's a brief look at your remarkable journey in the world of professional wrestling.

Tom Brandi, born on July 9, 1966, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American professional wrestler known for his versatile career spanning multiple promotions. He debuted in 1985 after being trained by indie wrestler King Kaluha. His early notoriety came in International World Class Championship Wrestling, where he won the IWCCW Television Championship as "Chippendale" Tom Brandi, a gimmick similar to The Fantastics and The Fabulous Ones.

Throughout his career, Brandi has donned several ring names, including Salvatore Sincere, Johnny Gunn, and The Patriot. He made a significant impact in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he teamed with Tom Zenk and achieved notable moments, such as partnering with Shane Douglas and Tom Zenk to defeat Bobby Eaton, Arn Anderson, and Michael Hayes at Halloween Havoc 1992.

In the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), now known as WWE, Brandi debuted in July 1996 as "Salvatore Sincere," a stereotypical Italian/Mafioso character. He later wrestled under his real name, Tom Brandi, after a feud with Marc Mero over valet Sable.

Brandi's career also includes stints in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and the American Wrestling Federation. In ECW, he teamed with Tommy Dreamer to capture the ECW Tag Team Championships, showcasing his ability to adapt and succeed in various wrestling styles.

Keep wrestling and inspiring fans with your passion and dedication. Here's to another year of your amazing self, Tom! Keep shining bright and spreading happiness wherever you go. Cheers to you! 🥳🎂

24 YEARS AGO TODAY! A monumental day in history unfolded at WWE RAW, held at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, PA on July 8, 2002. Booker T emerged victorious against Eddie Guerrero in an electrifying match that lasted 3:12. Chris Benoit, accompanied by Eddie Guerrero, soared to triumph over Bubba Ray Dudley, who was supported by Spike Dudley, in a thrilling bout that concluded in 3:58. The unstoppable duo of Bradshaw and Trish Stratus conquered Chris Nowinski and Jackie Gayda in a scintillating 3:15 minutes. The legendary Ric Flair delivered a masterclass performance to defeat Steven Richards in 3:43. In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Jeff Hardy seized the WWE European Championship by defeating William Regal in a gripping 4:24 minutes. The alliance of Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero, and The nWo, consisting of Kevin Nash, Big Show, and X-Pac, backed by Shawn Michaels, overcame the formidable team of Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, Goldust, Rob Van Dam, and Spike Dudley in an epic 9:28 minutes.

Construction Progress at the corner of The Casino Zone!!!

54 YEARS AGO TODAY!

World Wide Wrestling Federation
Philadelphia Civic Center
July 8, 1972

Fred Curry vs. El Olympico ended without a winner as a time limit draw

Jack Brisco defeated Black Demon

Prof. Toru Tanaka vs. Sonny King ended without a winner as a time limit draw

The Haiti Kid defeated P*e Wee Adams

WWWF World Heavyweight Title Match
Pedro Morales (c) defeated Pampero Firpo

Bruno Sammartino defeated George Steele
Chief Jay Strongbow vs. Mr. Fuji ended without a winner as a time limit draw

🎉 Happy Birthday to South Philly’s own, Romeo Valentino!

Long before social media and streaming made wrestling more accessible, Romeo Valentino was making fans love to hate him across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Proudly representing South Philadelphia, he carved out a reputation as one of the region’s top heels, backing up the attitude with plenty of championship gold and unforgettable battles.

Whether you caught him in MCW, MEWF, or another independent promotion, you knew you were in for a performance. Romeo understood what made independent wrestling special—the larger-than-life personality, the crowd interaction, and the ability to make every match feel personal.

Philadelphia has always been a city that appreciates tough, gritty wrestlers, and Romeo Valentino fit right in. He carried that South Philly edge everywhere he went and became a familiar face to fans throughout the region.

From one generation of indie wrestling fans to another, thanks for the memories, the promos, and the heat.

Happy Birthday, Romeo! Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more years to celebrate.

25 YEARS AGO TODAY!

JAPW - Royal Consequences
Viking Hall, Philadelphia, PA
July 7, 2001

JAPW Light Heavyweight Title Match
Low-Ki defeated Nick Berk (c) - TITLE CHANGE!!!

The Rockin' Rebel defeated Laithon

Billy Reil defeated Tommy Suede

Xavier defeated Mike Quackenbush

JAPW New Jersey State Title Match
Reckless Youth defeated Skinhead Ivan (c) - TITLE CHANGE!!!

Jerry Lawler defeated Don Montoya

Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match - JAPW Tag Team Titles Match
Mafia and Monsta Mack defeated Insane Dragon and Dixie (c) - TITLE CHANGE!!!

JAPW Heavyweight Title Match
Low-Ki defeated Homicide (c) - TITLE CHANGE!!!