[WWE] News on Greatest Managers, Dusty Rhodes DVDs

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PWInsider.com is reporting that World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following info on the upcoming DVD “The World’s Greatest Managers”:

At last, homage is paid to the brains and beauties behind the brawn – the most famous and infamous managers in wrestling history. The men and women you’ll see here are the architects of a Superstar’s success, and sometimes the designers of their downfall. These master manipulators will go down in history as the World’s Greatest Wrestling Managers:

Captain Lou Albano
Paul Bearer
“Classy” Freddie Blassie
Jim Cornette
Miss Elizabeth
“The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart
Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
Paul Heyman
Sensational Sherri
“Golden Boy” Arnie Skaaland
Sunny
The Grand Wizard
And many more!

This release takes a look at the art of managing, the evolution of female managers, and highlights some of the most well-known, colorful managers professional wrestling has ever seen, along with their biggest moments and matches.”

Special Features listed for the DVD include:

*Lou Albano vs. Arnold Skaaland – MSG (12/192/77)

*Bobby Heenan vs. Greg Gagne – Weasel Suit Match, AWA (8/17/80)

*Jim Cornette vs. Paul E. Dangerously – Tuxedo Match. The Great American Bash 1989

* Vince McMahon interviews Freddie Blassie & Nikolai Volkoff

*Tony Schiavone interviews Jim Cornette, NWA World Championship Wrestling (6/29/85)

*Fuji Vice, Tuesday Night Titans (07/05/86) *Vince McMahon interviews The Grand Wizard & Bobby Duncum, All-Star Wrestling (4/2/75)

*Gene Okerlund visits the Hart Foundation

*Bobby Heenan wins the 1976 Manager of the Year Award, AWA All-Star Wrestling (12/25/76)

*Lou Albano wins the 1985 Manager of the Year Award, Tuesday Night Titans (9/27/85)

*Larry Nelson interviews Paul E. Dangerously, AWA Championship Wrestling (9/30/87)

*”Together” Randy Savage & Miss Elizabeth’s Wedding Video, SummerSlam (8/26/91)

*Sensational Sherri visits the Funeral Parlor, Superstars of Wrestling (2/1/92)

Plus, here are details of the upcoming Dusty Rhodes DVD, according to WWE.com:

WWE Legends presents The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story (Release Date: 6/6/06)

“The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes will forever be remembered as the working man’s champion. A three-time World Heavyweight Champion, he has had numerous legendary confrontations with sports-entertainment’s top stars, including Ric Flair, Harley Race and “Superstar” Billy Graham. Decades later, his contributions to sports-entertainment are still being felt. This 3-Disc DVD set will present his life’s story, as well as his most memorable matches and interviews from Florida Championship Wrestling, NWA, WCW and WWE.

Matches

* AWA, 3/9/73 – Dusty Rhodes & Dick Murdoch vs. Dick the Bruiser & The Crusher

* AWA, 3/24/73 – Dusty Rhodes & Dick Murdoch vs. Dick the Bruiser & The Crusher

* AWA, 10/6/73 – Dusty Rhodes & Dick Murdoch vs. Billy Robinson & Don Muraco

* Championship Wrestling from Florida, 5/1974 – Dusty Rhodes & Pak Song vs. Mike & Eddie Graham

* Championship Wrestling from Florida, Dusty Rhodes vs. Terry Funk

* Championship Wrestling from Florida, Lumberjack Match, Dusty Rhodes vs. Harley Race

* Madison Square Garden, 9/26/77 – WWWF Heavyweight Championship Dusty Rhodes vs. Superstar Billy Graham

* Madison Square Garden, 12/19/77 – Dusty Rhodes vs. Stan “The Man” Stasiak

* Madison Square Garden 12/20/77 – Dusty Rhodes vs. Johnny Rodz

* Madison Square Garden, 8/28/78 – Texas Bullrope Match Dusty Rhodes vs. Superstar Billy Graham, Alternate Commentary by: Steve Romero/Dusty Rhodes/Mike Graham

* Madison Square Garden, 12/17/79 – NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship, Dusty Rhodes vs. Harley Race

* Atlanta, GA, 6/21/81 – NWA World’s Heavyweight Championship Dusty Rhodes vs. Harley Race

* Great American Bash, Charlotte, NC, 7/6/85 – World Television Championship Dusty Rhodes vs. Tully Blanchard

* Great American Bash, Greensboro, NC, 7/26/86 – NWA World Heavyweight Championship Dusty Rhodes vs. Ric Flair, Commentary by: Steve Romero/Dusty Rhodes/Mike Graham

* Starrcade, Chicago, IL, 11/26/87 – NWA United States Heavyweight Championship Dusty Rhodes vs. Lex Luger

* Clash of the Champions, Greensboro, NC, 3/27/88 – Dusty Rhodes & Road Warriors vs. Ivan Koloff & Powers of Pain

* NWA Main Event, 4/3/88 – NWA United States Championship Dusty Rhodes vs. Ivan Koloff

* Clash of the Champions II, Miami, FL, 6/8/88 – NWA Tag Team Championship Dusty Rhodes & Sting vs. Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard

* Starrcade, Norfolk, VA 12/26/88 – NWA World Tag Team Championship Dusty Rhodes & Sting vs. Road Warrior

* SummerSlam, E. Rutherford, NJ, 8/28/89 – Dusty Rhodes vs. The Honky Tonk Man

* Survivor Series, Rosemont, IL, 11/23/89 – The Dream Team vs. The Enforcers

* WrestleMania VI, Toronto, Canada, 4/1/90 – Mixed Tag Team match
Dusty Rhodes & Sapphire vs. The Macho King Randy Savage & Queen Sherri

* Madison Square Garden, 11/24/90 – Dusty Rhodes & Dustin vs. Ted DiBiase & Virgil

* Living Dangerously, Danbury, CT, 3/12/00 – Dusty Rhodes vs. Steve Corino

* Greed, Jacksonville, FL, 3/18/01 – Kiss My Ass match Dusty Rhodes & Dustin vs. Ric Flair & Jeff Jarrett

Promos & Vignettes from the following shows

* CWF – Dusty in dressing room

* CWF – Gordon Solie interviews Dusty Rhodes

* Madison Square Garden, 10/24/77 – Vince McMahon interviews Dusty Rhodes

* Madison Square Garden, 11/8/77 – Vince McMahon interviews Dusty Rhodes

* Championship Wrestling 4/25/78

* Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 1/26/83

* Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 1/25/84

* Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 12/25/84

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/6/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 4/20/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/4/85

* World Wide Wrestling 5/7/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/25/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 7/13/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 7/20/85

* World Wide Wrestling 7/23/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 8/17/85

* Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 9/10/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 9/28/85

* Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 10/29/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 11/16/85

* Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 12/3/85

* Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 12/15/85

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/4/86

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/4/86

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 6/21/86

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 8/16/86

* World Wide Wrestling 2/17/87

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 3/19/88

* NWA World Championship Wrestling 5/21/88

* Superstars 6/3/89

* Superstars 6/10/89

* Superstars 6/17/89

* Superstars 6/24/89

* Superstars 7/1/89

* Superstars 7/8/89

* Superstars 7/15/89

* Superstars 7/22/89

* Superstars 10/7/89

* Superstars 10/7/89

* Saturday Night’s Main Event 1/27/90

* Superstars 5/12/90

* Wrestling Challenge 6/2/90

* Wrestling Challenge 9/15/90

* Superstars 12/22/90

* Wrestling Challenge 12/29/90

* RAW 5/5/97

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