Top 60 Lost Wrestling Media Treasures

The Elusive 60: Wrestling’s Most Mysterious Media Moments

Wrestling has thrilled millions with its unique blend of sport, theatre, and raw emotion. Its tapestry is rich, but some threads have been lost to time. Let’s delve into these lost chapters of wrestling history.

Part 1: Vintage Vaults

1. The Original Gold Dust Trio Footage (1920s)
   • In the Roaring Twenties, the Gold Dust Trio revolutionized wrestling. Their legacy is felt today, but actual footage of their innovative matches remains a mystery.
2. Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O’Connor (1961)
   • Drawing over 38,000 fans, this was a monumental bout. The energy was palpable, but the full footage? Nowhere to be found.
3. Tokyo Dome Show (1990)
   • New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Tokyo Dome shows are legendary. But whispers remain of an early ’90s show that was never broadcasted, leaving fans yearning for the lost matches.
4. Wrestling at the Chase Lost Episodes
   • From 1959-1983, this program showcased wrestling talent. Some episodes, however, never made it to the archives, leaving a gap in history.
5. The Von Erichs’ South African Tour (1985)
   • The Von Erich family’s legacy is etched in wrestling history. Their 1985 South African tour is the stuff of legend, but comprehensive footage is yet to be found.

Part 2: The Iceberg Deepens

21. Owen Hart’s Tragic Fall (1999)

• A dark day in wrestling, Owen’s fall at “Over the Edge” was a heartbreaking accident. The event was live, but the incident wasn’t shown, and the original broadcast remains unreleased.

22. Droz’s Career-Ending Injury (1999)

• A match turned tragic when Droz suffered a severe injury. The event changed his life forever, and out of respect, the footage has been kept private.

23. WCW’s Audio-Only Streaming Experiments (2000)

• An innovative attempt to engage fans, WCW tried audio-only streaming for some events. These unique streams, providing a radio-like experience, are hard to come by.

24. Mass Transit Incident (1996)

• In an ECW house show, untrained Eric Kulas faced a violent altercation with New Jack. Due to its extreme nature, the official footage remains unreleased.

25. WWE’s “Lost” Pilot – “Wrestling Pro” (1983)

• Before the global titan WWE became what it is, they filmed a pilot for a potential show. This early glimpse into what could have been remains unseen.

Part 3: Echoes of Legends

26. Stampede Wrestling Archives (1970s)

• Run by the Hart family, Stampede Wrestling was the crown jewel of Canadian wrestling. Episodes from its golden era remain missing, leaving a void in its storied history.

27. WCCW’s “Star Wars” Supershows (1981-1983)

• These supershows were monumental in the Southern wrestling scene. While some footage exists, a complete collection remains one of wrestling’s holy grails.

28. WWE’s “Beware of Dog” (Original Matches)

• Power outages led to re-taped matches during this event. The original bouts, however, have slipped through the cracks of time.

29. Hackenschmidt’s Lost Tapes

• George Hackenschmidt, one of the earliest global wrestling stars, had bouts that set the foundation for professional wrestling. Alas, no footage has been found.

30. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw Online

• An online version of the popular game series was once in development but never saw the light of day, leaving fans wondering what could’ve been.

Part 4: The Modern Enigmas

31. Radio WWF

• Before podcasts and online streams, WWF experimented with a radio format. These broadcasts remain a rare commodity for collectors.

32. Plane Ride From Hell Photos

• Tales of this infamous flight have become wrestling folklore. Photos from the flight, however, remain unseen.

33. WCW Audio-Only PPVs

• Another experiment in engaging fans differently, these audio-only broadcasts are now stuff of legend.

34. Wrestlemania 36 Alternate Endings

• Wrestlemania, the grandest stage of all, always has surprises. Rumors of alternate endings for the 36th edition have fans curious.

35. WWE Brawl (Last WWF/E Season)

• A game that never made it to shelves, WWE Brawl is a lost gem in wrestling gaming history.

Part 5: Into the Abyss

The Game (Disturbed Cover)

• A rare version of Triple H’s theme song by Disturbed, which played a part in wrestling soundtracks but remains hard to find.

57. Shin Nihon Pro Wrestling Gekitou Densetsu

• This lost game for the Game Boy Color remains a mystery, with only snippets of information available.

58. Jim Cornette Banana Tape (NSFW)

• A controversial and mysterious tape involving Jim Cornette. It’s the stuff of wrestling urban legends.

59. Big Show Moonsault

• Early in his career, The Big Show, known for his size, supposedly performed a moonsault. No footage has surfaced, but the tales persist.

60. El Ojo Cibernético

• A mysterious wrestling event with little information available. Its name alone evokes intrigue.

Part 6: Echoes from the Ring

36. WCW’s “Lost” Event in North Korea (1995)

• In a groundbreaking collaboration with New Japan Pro Wrestling, WCW ventured into North Korea. While some snippets exist, there’s believed to be more footage that remains hidden.

37. “The Lost Match” between Chris Jericho and Lance Storm (1991)

• Before their stardom, these two faced off in their debut. This match, though pivotal in their careers, remains unseen.

38. WCW PPV Countdowns

• These countdowns set the stage for some of WCW’s biggest events. However, not all have been archived, making them a sought-after relic.

39. 100% Lucha Missing Episodes

• A staple in Argentine wrestling, several episodes of this show remain unaccounted for, leaving fans yearning for more.

40. Celebrity Deathmatch (Latin Dub)

• This animated series pitting celebrities in wrestling bouts had a Latin dub version, which remains hard to find.

Part 7: Lost Chronicles

41. Sex University/Sex-U (NSFW)

• A controversial segment with adult themes, its existence is debated and footage is hard to come by.

42. Triple AAA Star Of Death Cage Match

• AAA’s history is rich, but this particular match remains a mystery with very little footage or information available.

43. CZW 4/3/1999 Event

• An event from Combat Zone Wrestling’s early days that hasn’t been widely circulated.

44. Chowdaheads

• A wrestling-related sitcom that never made it past the pilot stage, leaving fans wondering about its potential.

45. Colonel DeBeers vs Kerry Von Erich

• A bout between two wrestling legends. While stories of the match are known, footage remains elusive.

Part 8: Shadows of the Mat

46. Lita Training Videos

• Early footage of Lita, one of wrestling’s iconic female wrestlers, during her training days.

47. Early CHIKARA Events

• CHIKARA has a cult following, but some of its earliest events haven’t been widely seen.

48. Celebrity Wrestling

• A show that had celebrities training and competing in wrestling bouts. Not all episodes have been archived.

49. WCW All Nighter Clips

• A special event by WCW that ran late into the night. Some segments from this event remain missing.

50. Volador Jr vs. Mr. Niebla (2012)

• A bout from two of Mexico’s top luchadores. While stories of the match exist, full footage is hard to come by.

Part 9: The Tape Traders’ Treasures

51. Body Count Match (ECW)

• An extreme rules match from ECW’s heyday, known for its brutality. The specifics of the match and its participants have become stuff of legend, with only a few claims of its existence.

52. FMW at E3 (2000)

• Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling made a surprising appearance at the 2000 Electronic Entertainment Expo. Details are scarce, and footage is even scarcer.

53. Undertaker vs. New Jack (SMW)

• A rumored match between two of the industry’s most intimidating figures. While some claim to have seen it, no verifiable footage has surfaced.

54. 1979 Rio De Janeiro WWF Intercontinental Title Tournament

• A major title’s supposed origin, but curiously, no footage or photos of this event have ever been produced.

55. Blood Circus

• Touted as one of the goriest wrestling promotions, very few tapes of its events are known to exist, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors.

Part 10: Wrestling’s Phantom Footage

56. The Game (Disturbed Cover)

• An alternate version of Triple H’s iconic theme song. While many fans remember hearing it, the track remains elusive.

57. Shin Nihon Pro Wrestling Gekitou Densetsu

• A rumored wrestling game for the Game Boy Color. Its existence is debated among gaming communities, with only a few claiming to have played it.

58. Jim Cornette Banana Tape (NSFW)

• An infamous, potentially scandalous tape involving Jim Cornette. Its contents are unknown, and its very existence is the stuff of wrestling urban legends.

59. Big Show Moonsault

• Early in his career, The Big Show, known for his imposing size, was rumored to perform a moonsault. The move, if it ever happened, remains one of wrestling’s greatest “did-it-really-happen” moments.

60. El Ojo Cibernético

• Whispered among wrestling circles, this event or persona, depending on who you ask, is wrapped in mystery. Details are scarce, and verifiable information is almost non-existent.

As we delve deeper into the annals of wrestling history, we uncover tales that blur the lines between fact and fiction. These 60 moments, whether real or imagined, serve as a testament to wrestling’s rich tapestry and the enduring passion of its fanbase. The hunt for these lost tapes continues, fueled by the hope that one day, they might resurface and reveal their secrets.