1965 Chelmsford Wrestling Programme Leif Rasmussen v Steve Veider Johnny Kwango
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"This lovely original/genuine magazine/programme is in very good condition for its age. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description"
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Seller note: This lovely original/genuine magazine/programme is in very good condition for its age. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description
Item description
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, highly collectible piece of British heritage wrestling ephemera: the official March 1965 matchday programme for an international card in Chelmsford.
Staged during the height of the 1960s televised wrestling boom under Joint Promotions, the card features legendary names that defined the era. The main event pits Danish Heavyweight Champion Leif Rasmussen against the iconic “Iron Man” of Cheshire, Steve Veider. The card also features a legendary Light-Heavyweight bout starring the celebrated showman Johnny Kwango, famous for his trademark headbutts and athletic style, taking on Belgian champion Jan Browers. This 4-page bulletin serves as an exceptional historical record of the mid-1960s British ring landscape. A premier acquisition for serious professional wrestling historians and vintage sports ephemera archivists.
ITEM SPECIFICS
- Publication: Four Pages of Wrestling Review (Official Matchday Programme)
- Issue Number: 332
- Editor: Charles Mascall
- Venue Location: Chelmsford, Essex
- Match Date: Tuesday, March 23rd, 1965
- Match Type: Professional Wrestling Contests & International Bouts
- Cover Photo Feature: Portrait shot of the Australian “Man Mountain” “Big” Bill Verna of Perth, Australia, marking his return to England after a two-year World Tour.
FEATURE ARTICLES & INTERIORS
- Names, Notes & News: Editorial column featuring updates on controversial wrestler Leif Rasmussen, a haircut anecdote about “Wildman” Zando Zube, a recap of Canadian powerhouse Gordon Nelson’s matches, and birthday mentions for veteran Bert Assirati and 18-year-old Mike Bennett. Includes an archival photograph of the “Back Stretch” submission hold.
- Spotlight on a Star: Full-page profile detailing Sean Regan of Donegal, mapping his athletic journey from amateur Rugby to professional wrestling star across the Royal Albert Hall, Hull, and television circuits.
TOURNAMENT LINEUPS & BOUTS
The complete matchday card lists the following scheduled contests:
The complete matchday card lists the following scheduled contests:
- Welterweight Contest: Peter Szakacs (Budapest) v “Iron” Joe Murphy (Dublin, Ireland)
- Middleweight Contest: Dave Phillips (Camberwell, London) v Ray McGuire (Wickford, Essex)
- Light-Heavyweight Contest: Jan Browers (Belgian Light-Heavyweight Champion) v Johnny Kwango (West Africa)
- Tonight’s Main Event Heavyweight Contest: Leif Rasmussen (Danish Heavyweight Champion) v Steve Veider (Wirral, Cheshire)
- Officials: Referee Lou Marco, Master of Ceremonies Raymond Miller.
- Additional Features: Back cover prints the detailed 12 official rules governing professional wrestling and standard holds (including the waist holds, crotch hold, and flying mare).
CONDITION REPORT
Please check all three high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the exact condition of this item. This is an authentic, original 1965 vintage paper wrestling program. It is in very good vintage condition, showcasing clean typography, sharp borders, and minimal structural wear. The date “1965” has been neatly handwritten in blue ink on the tournament page to record the year. The pages are flat, securely intact, and fully legible throughout.
Please check all three high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the exact condition of this item. This is an authentic, original 1965 vintage paper wrestling program. It is in very good vintage condition, showcasing clean typography, sharp borders, and minimal structural wear. The date “1965” has been neatly handwritten in blue ink on the tournament page to record the year. The pages are flat, securely intact, and fully legible throughout.
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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- Feedback left by buyer l***e (138).
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10
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