1/8/1983: Today in DMV Wrestling History
WWF at Capital Centre in Landover, MD
The World Wrestling Federation visited Landover, MD on January 8, 1983.
Here are the results via The History of WWE:
Salvatore Bellomo defeated Charlie Fulton at 4:13
Tony Garea defeated Pete Sanchez at 10:07
SD Jones pinned Johnny Rodz at 10:43
Curt Hennig (sub. for Mac Rivera) fought Eddie Gilbert to a 20-minute time-limit draw
Superstar Billy Graham defeated Pat Patterson at 8:47
Rocky Johnson defeated Buddy Rose via forfeit
Jimmy Snuka defeated Ray Stevens via count-out at 16:53
WWF Tag Team Champions Chief Jay & Jules Strongbow defeated the Wild Samoans via disqualification at 11:37
WWF IC Champion Pedro Morales defeated Mr. Fuji at 8:24
Don Muraco (w/ Capt. Lou Albano) defeated WWF World Champion Bob Backlund (w/ Arnold Skaaland) via count-out at 23:52 when Backlund applied the Crossface Chickenwing from the apron, with Muraco pulling the champion back into the ring and Backlund's feet still on the top rope as the referee's count continued; after the match, Backlund and Muraco brawled before Muraco left the ring