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Was it sort of small independent promotion that was sort of a joint venture with the AWA? Looks like some guys wrestled for AWA-Omaha only and not on the other AWA cards. Early on they had their own champions after the AWA started is what I heard.
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It was a separate territory that was affiliated closely with the AWA promoted by Joe Dusek running shows in Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska. I've also seen results from Iowa and South Dakota. Prior to Dusek the territory was run by Max Clayton who was a founding member of the National Wrestling Alliance.
There was an Omaha World title that ended up being unified with the AWA world title. There would also be Omaha-only AWA title changes.
Omaha closed up shop in 1972 or 1973 and then the AWA-proper moved in.
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May have been the only meeting ever Of The Crusher v Sheik Farhat with Sheiky putting over Crusher in Lincoln, Ne. 1960's. Not certain if it was a Dusek run event or maybe an NWA event.
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Quoted from: Sonnyr555, May 01st, 2024 11:49 GMTMay have been the only meeting ever Of The Crusher v Sheik Farhat with Sheiky putting over Crusher in Lincoln, Ne. 1960's. Not certain if it was a Dusek run event or maybe an NWA event.
According to The Clawmaster's Archives:
1/29/63 Lincoln, NE - Pershing Municipal Auditorium
Guy Mitchell defeated Tony Nero (9:05)
Ernie Dusek fought Waldo Von Erich to a double-CO
The Rebel defeated Bobby Managoff in three falls
The Crusher defeated The Sheik via DQ in three falls
WrestlingData.com has these matches listed:
Show @ Rockford
4. May 1954 @ Shrine Temple in Rockford, Illinois (United States of America)
Sheik of Araby defeated Reggie Lisowski
Show @ Chicago
7. May 1954 @ International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois (United States of America)
Sheik of Araby and Reggie Lisowski vs. Sky Hi Lee and Rudy Kay ended without a winner
Show @ Milwaukee
10. July 1954 @ Milwaukee Auditorium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States of America)
Sheik of Araby and Gypsy Joe defeated Reggie Lisowski and Art Neilson
Show @ Chicago
21. August 1954 @ Marigold Arena in Chicago, Illinois (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Art Neilson vs. Gypsy Joe and Sheik of Araby ended without a winner
Show @ Peoria
30. August 1954 @ Main Street Arena in Peoria, Illinois (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Art Neilson defeated Gypsy Joe and The Sheik
Show @ Toledo
2. September 1954 @ Toledo Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Art Neilson vs. Sheik of Araby and Gypsy Joe ended without a winner [2 out of 3 Falls Match]
Show @ Chicago
10. September 1954 @ Marigold Arena in Chicago, Illinois (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Art Neilson defeated Gypsy Joe and Sheik of Araby [2 out of 3 Falls Match]
Show @ Chicago
1. October 1955 @ Marigold Arena in Chicago, Illinois (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski defeated Sheik of Araby
Show @ Benton Harbor
19. January 1956 @ Armory Hall in Benton Harbor, Michigan (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Sheik of Araby defeated Mitch Lassen and Johnny Gilbert [2 out of 3 Falls Match]
Show @ Milwaukee
3. March 1956 @ Milwaukee Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Stan Lisowski (c) defeated Angelo Poffo and Sheik of Araby [NWA World Tag Team Titles (Chicago/Indianapolis-Version) Match]
Show @ South Bend
16. April 1956 @ Washington-Clay High School in South Bend, Indiana (United States of America)
Hans Hermann and Sheik of Araby vs. Reggie Lisowski and Stan Lisowski ended without a winner
Show @ Fond du Lac
17. May 1956 @ Cow Palace in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Stan Lisowski (c) defeated Hans Schmidt and Sheik of Araby [2 out of 3 Falls Match - NWA World Tag Team Titles (Chicago/Indianapolis-Version) Match]
Show @ Chicago
1. June 1956 @ International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois (United States of America)
Reggie Lisowski and Stan Lisowski defeated Angelo Poffo and Sheik of Araby [2 out of 3 Falls Match]
Show @ Lincoln
29. January 1963 @ Pershing Center in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States of America)
The Crusher defeated The Sheik [2 out of 3 Falls Match]
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Excellent work Larry. I think The Sheik of Araby & Reg Lisowski v Sky Hi Lee & Rudy Kay was on a Kit Parker Golden age of Wrestling video.
Still kind of a mystery if The 1-29-63 event in Lincoln, NE. was a Dusek run event thru AWA or NWA. I'm going to say NWA.
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Did Omaha have their own local TV? I don't think I've ever seen any video if so.
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I do know they had their own local tv, I remember seeing results of Omaha specific TV from the 1960s and'70s, I remember getting a kick out of seeing some of the same AWA Minneapolis TV guys on Omaha TV
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This message was edited by The Avenger on May 11th, 2024 11:07 GMT
Quoted from: LarrySC, May 10th, 2024 04:29 GMTQuoted from: Eater of the Dead, May 09th, 2024 18:09 GMTI do know they had their own local tv, I remember seeing results of Omaha specific TV from the 1960s and'70s, I remember getting a kick out of seeing some of the same AWA Minneapolis TV guys on Omaha TV
Sometimes, the top guys in Omaha would appear on Minneapolis TV or main cards in the lower events. Fans of the main AWA roster probably never knew who they were.
Yeah, I would think most wouldn't have known who they were if they hadn't made previous stops in the AWA. That was the charm of the territories. So you can see how getting the most out of the talent in the pipeline was a strong point of that era. And the talent had to be adaptable/versatile. Knowing your craft well was a prerequisite.
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