Pro-Wrestling in the Third World

This video is a little overview of pro-wrestling in the Third World (an antiquated term of sorts, but apropos here) including both the local stars and notable stars that came in from the outside. While I surely left many people out in between, I hope this sheds some light on the parts of the world that have rich pro-wrestling lineage. 

The opening reel features a brawl between Dara Singh and Emile Czaya who earned his nickname from his role in this film - "King Kong." 

First part features the song "March of Death" 

Central America - promoter/wrestler Jose Azzari, Dr. Wagner Jr. & Angel Blanco Jr. vs. Astro de Oro & Skeletor, Felipe Ham Lee, Coloso Colosetti, Tinieblas, "Fabulouso Blondy" Ken Timbs, Astro de Oro & Dory Dixon, Mil Mascaras, RXW's Hugo Savinovich, promoter Kaiser, King K.O., Savio Vega & Ricky Banderas 

Argentina - the stars of Titanes en la Ring - Martin Karadigan's autobiography, clips from 1973's Titanes en la Ring, 1972 Titanes' roster, Karadigan vs. La Momia, El Cavernerio, La Momia sneak attack, Karadigan takes La Momia off his feet for the first time.

Second part features the song "Legacies" 

South Africa - British promoters/wrestlers Sir Atholl Oakley & Henry Irslinger, Ian Campbell takes George Gordienko for a ride, resident top star and champion Jan Wilkins, Rene Ben Chemoul, Gary Albright, Don Leo Jonathan, Hercules Ayala, Blackjack Mulligan, Ed "Col. DeBeers" Wiskowski, Sailor White, Big John Studd, Steven Regal 

East Africa - promoter/wrestler Fred Coates, Quassa Modo & reporter Tommy Miller 

Middle East - Adnan Al-Kaissie (Billy Whitewolf) with Saddam Hussein, Adnan's rivals - Gordienko, Andre the Giant & Bob Roop; Pakistani Azam Bholu vs. Ron Reed, Rafael Halperin vs. Abu Antar, Kevin Von Erich vs. Gino Hernandez 

Punjab - legendary wrestler and actor Dara Singh, Dara & company with traditional warm-up and exercising techniques, King Kong Czaya, the legendary Bholu Brothers (Aslam, Azan, Akram, Goga & Hassu) were the sons of Imam Bakhsh and nephews of the Great Gama, Czaya with the Australian PM, Sheik Wadu Ayoub with Indian PM Pandit Nehru, the Great Gama, Akram's final bout against Antonio Inoki in 1976 

Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia - Mark Lewin, Skandor Akbar, the Von Stroheims, Paul Vachon, Otto Wanz, poster with Tor Kamata, Steve Rickard, Lewin and Killer Karl Krupp 

**I understand I left out many people and perhaps included others too much. I am an amateur pro-wrestling historian and amateur videographer. Please view my website if you'd like to access more information about pro-wrestling and pro-wrestling from around the world. I'd also like to credit Farid Azam, Luis Javier Piril and co., Norine and Phantom of Pro Wrestling Digest. **