Match #7 Dec. 15, 1975, Bruno Sammartino vs. Ivan Koloff, WWWF Title, (Steel Cage)

We have our first Steel Cage match here on the list, coming courtesy of the WWWF. I always thought it weird that WWE and the then NWA always had differing rules on Steel Cage matches. WWE has always used the 'escape the cage or go through the door' aspect while the NWA used just pinfalls and submissions.

Anyways, back to the match, the WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino is taking on former champ, Ivan Koloff. This match is just pure domination by Sammartino as he beats Koloff from pillar to post and into the steel cage as well. Koloff gets bloodied after repeatedly hitting the cage. Sammartino beats him down enough that Koloff is pretty much out on his feet to escape by going out the door of the cage. One noticeable thing here about this cage was how small it looked compared to today's cages. Also, how flimsy it was, but that probably helped with the give so the wrestlers weren't knocked out upon hitting it.

My Grade: B-
A real solid brawl here, though somewhat one sided.

Match #6 Dec. 10, 1975, Championship Wrestling from Florida, Jack Brisco vs. Terry Funk, NWA World Heavyweight Title

We have another very clipped match here, as this one only has about 3:25 of wrestling. This was a match I was actually looking forward to seeing, so I am very disappointed that the match was cut short. The big thing about this match is Funk's win making him and Dory Funk Jr. the only brother tandem to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Funk wins after reversing the figure-four leg lock into a school boy roll up.

My Grade: N/A
Unfortunately another clipped match.