[8], In 1987, a board game, Gordon Solie's Championship Wrestling Trivia Game, was released by Sports Entertainment International, Inc.[9] Solie eventually entered wrestling myth, and often stayed out of angles, but lots of them became historic once he was involved; one such angle was in Georgia when the Magnificent Muraco confronted Solie, threatening to hurt him. Gordon was the reason that the airlines added signs about not tampering with their smoke detectors.". Parking $10, Program $5, ticket $35, watching Bret Hart wrestle.PRICELESS!!! During the late 1970s - early 1980s, Valiant was a central player in the Memphis, Tennessee wrestling scene. Enjoy reading and share 11 famous quotes about Gordon Solie with everyone. His voice and style brought a sort of legitimacy to an otherwise predetermined product. "[5] He sometimes is incorrectly credited for originating the term "Pier-Six Brawl"[7] to describe a wild brawl, and was also notorious for noting when a bloodied superstar was "wearing a crimson mask. After a TNA Impact TV taping in March of 2010a large contingent of TNA wrestlers and personnel went to a bar in the area. In 2013, Ryan Dilbert from the Bleacher Report stated, "Debating the greatest pro wrestling commentator comes down to two men, Jim Ross and Gordon Solie."[12]. He was widely considered an alcoholic, who got himself in trouble quite a few times. | Sitemap |. But the committee opted to induct Poffo despite Solies protestations, so Solie resigned from the company. GORDON SOLIE: A DAUGHTER REMEMBERSTonight We Remember The Master himself "THE DEAN OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING" GORDON SOLIE as told by his beloved daughter.Gordon Solie, was a Florida-based professiona. "I remember when Gordon Solie told me that I was wrestling's best-kept secret," Long told Apter and Davis. Like any pro wrestling commentator worth remembering, Gordon Solie had a number of famous go-to phrases that he would use while calling matches, some of which continue to show up in modern broadcasts. Whatever Happened to Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom? He left soon after though. Gordon T. Solie (born Francis Jonard Labiak, later Jonard Pierre Sjoblom, January 26, 1929July 27, 2000), was a Florida-based professional wrestling play-by-play announcer working for World Championship Wrestling.Solie was also the regular announcer for Georgia Championship Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Florida and Continental Championship Wrestling, among others. He also grabbed a camera from a ringside photographer and left the ring in anger. Tony Schiavone, before he became nothing more than a WCW shill, was also very, very good. | Privacy Policy The book captures that voice in print. Gordon Solie is the most recognized voice of the days of Classic Wrestling.. July 27, 2000: Gordon Solie passed away.. March 28, 2008-SmackDown! Ric Flair noticed this and stepped in between Orlando Jordan and Cameron and asked them to tone it down. Thankfully, Jeanie survived her overdose and eventually went to rehab to get clean and sober. The 224 pages includes 180 . On March 29, 2008, Jim Ross posthumously inducted Solie into the WWE Hall of Fame in the Class of 2008. Some of his quotes are in factlegendary. By the early 1990s, Gordon Solies output as a commentator decreased, with the legendary announcer often working on WCWs minor shows. Gordon Solie had a great life and was the best at what he did." Solie, a Minnesota native, became a fan of wrestling through his father, who was an amateur champion. Like any pro wrestling commentator worth remembering, Gordon Solie had a number of famous go-to phrases that he would use while calling matches, some of which continue to show up in modern broadcasts. newsletter, NXT had its smallest audience of the year on Feb. 28. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. 9:37. It just means that I have seen better, for my own personal taste. In 1999, Solie was approached about calling the infamous Heroes of Wrestling nostalgia show, but health issues prevented this. So many great friends from the wrestling industry on this card, some have gone to a better place & some are still here & doing well! Gordon Solie Something Left Behind is a tour through the previously unpublished writings of the "Dean of Professional Wrestling announcers, " the late Gordon Solie. Gordon's standing in the world of broadcasting really helps sell what drives his conscience to air the clip. On December 15th, 1956Nichols sat in his study and put a shot gun to his head. Gordon Solie[1] (born Francis Jonard Labiak,[1] later Jonard Pierre Sjoblom,[1] January 26, 1929 July 27, 2000), was an American Florida-based professional wrestling play-by-play announcer working for Georgia Championship Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Florida, USA Championship Wrestling, Continental Championship Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling. Rufus Lackland Taylor Jr.1 January 6 1910 September 14 1978 was an officer in the United States Navy.23 Eventually he became Director of the Office I still don't. Solie had a knack for being extremely descriptive in calling matches. There's something about his voice.I'd listen to the guy read the dictionary. He NEVER over sold a match, yet still kept you interested throughout. Gordon Solie interviews the new NWA World Champion Terry Funk. GORDON SOLIE OBITUARY. Just one year later, Solie passed away due to brain cancer. "[8] His signature sign-off was: "So long from the Sunshine State (or if working in Georgia, "So long from the Peach State of Georgia,") followed by a wink. 87 Feb. 20, 1929 April 20, 2016 Gordon A. Solie, a prominent figure in Portland's Classical music scene, passed away April 20, 2016, at Terwilliger Plaza. (Image courtesy of http://pwa.wrestlingx.net). Solies big commentary gigs would be for the 1994 and 1995 editions of the Slamboree pay-per-view, which had the theme of Legends Reunion and featured some older legend wrestlers on the card. I watched wrestling first in the 90s, so heard Monsoon and JR first who I still both like, but got to admit I like Gordon Solie's commentary on the old 80s Jim Crockett PPVs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This is my first thread created, and I apologize if there is another one, but I'd like to create a Gordon Solie appreciation thread. It was his job to sell wrestling so he made sure he knew it inside and out., As a result, Solie not only became what some consider the greatest wrestling announcer ever, but in the words of 16-time wrestling champion Flair, a great ambassador for our sport.. Hailed as the greatest commentator during the "Golden Age of Wrestling," and the best ever by many, Solie wooed millions of television viewers with his . Most often, bacteria are keeping us well." Born in Minneapolis in 1929, Solie broke into the wrestling business as a ring announcer in Tampa in 1950. He pulled the trigger with his toe and killing himself. His last name is slightly easier to pronounce than it looks. RT @ObserverQuotes: Gordon Solie was given the game ball from last Sunday's Kansas City Chiefs game as Steve DeBerg, who is friends with Solie, got the ball. They would make allowances if he occasionally drank too much, and perhaps even chastise him for lighting a cigarette on a plane. Solie had his hand in every pay-per-view that WCW released until his retirement in 1995. The couple both agreed, but later in the evening Cameron started dancing very provocatively on the dance floor making sexual gestures. [4][5], Early in his career, Solie worked as a stringer. When a flight attendant began to reprimand him, she got a strong dose of verbal abuse from him. He was 71 years old, and to this day, many wrestling . "[8] His oft-imitated signature call of a suplex as a "su-play. According to Robert, Jody Hamilton better known in the wrestling world as The Assasin once said that Solie was the best announcer, because he knew more about his product than anyone around., Solie loved words and took great pride in using those words to convey his product, which at the time was professional wrestling.When a wrestler was bleeding, Solie said that his face was, becoming a crimson mask., When a wrestler was stealthy, Solie would describe him saying, hes not fast, hes sudden.. You won't be disappointed. "People have told me I look like Gordon Lightfoot." . A group of stories that delves into the darker, underbelly of pro wrestling. Jeanie Clark aka Lady Blossom was a former World Class and WCW valet and the wife of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Again, this is not meant to be a trash piece on the Hall of Famer. By David Bixenspan Aug 30, 2009, 2:09pm EDT. Share. He spent some time in the . Get over yourselves because you don't matter. James R. Ball, Roberto knew that he now had the power to influence the future. Especially wrestling fans, a generation of which were weaned on the gravel-voiced Solie's unique call of the action inside the ring and unparalleled commentary on the business. Kid Kash was wrestling on an independent show in England against Pac aka WWEs Nevillewhen the crowd started chanting steroids at Kash. For the first time, short stories and prose from Gordon's personal writing files are presented along with more than 160 photos from his youth, radio days, stock car racing involvement, and his rise to the top a He even recorded a song, "The Ballad of Handsome Jimmy", which was used in wrestling arenas as his entry music and became a mainstay on some Memphis radio stations for a . Written by Gordon Solie and Robert and Pamela Allyn, the book sells for $19.95 and can be found at www.floridabookstore.com. However, politics in the WCW Hall of Fame committee would eventually lead to Gordon Solies departure from the promotion entirely. Either one is way better than any announcer we get today. He needed to send a message back, and whatever he chose to say would affect Rosa and would help to guide her future choices. Solie.org is considered a valued reference among wrestling fans and the internet wrestling community. In 2005, Solie's posthumously released memoir Gordon Solie Something Left Behind became a best-seller. He called matches for the largest promotions, with the biggest stars, and his feet never left the ground. Solie wasn't free from scandal himself during his life. @RicFlairNatrBoy . Great voice, knew the participants , the moves and had good reactions. Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon booking, Trish Stratus return, Raw, Riddle, more! Solie was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Solie was pretty much the blueprint for wrestling commentators, but many younger fans likely dont know much about this legend. RELATED: 5 Best WCW Commentators (& 5 Worst). All Rights Reserved. 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", "Don't fight other people because somebody with more money than you tells you that you have to.". Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. Your email address will not be published. Jack Nicholson says that to Ann Margret when they first meet. Mark Buehrle, Any chance you might sit on my face? From the 1960s to the early 1990s when he worked for WCW, Gordon Solie was the voice of wrestling, functioning not only as a play-by-play commentator, but also as an interviewer. New biography of Gordon Solie discusses his drunken escapades. 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To me, the color commentators as vital and important as they were/areshouldnt be the only ones to react or get the best lines. He is from USA. Gordon Solie was considered the "Voice of Professional Wrestling" for his many years calling the action in several territories. On August 11, 2009, Solie's biography, The Solie Chronicles was released by Crowbar Press. [6] Following the folding of CWF in 1987, Solie returned to Georgia and became one of the lead announcers for the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) later WCW television programs. This work is from the Florida Memory Project hosted at the State Archive of Florida, and is released to the public domain in the United States under the terms of Section 257.35(6), Florida Statutes.. 5. Throughout the 50s, he shifted to doing interviews and ring announcing for a startup wrestling promotion that would become Championship Wrestling of Florida. Speedy Hugh Nichols was a professional wrestler turned promoter in the 1920s to the 1950s. Its turning into a Pier 6 brawl! Hes not fast, hes sudden!etc. Sometimes called The Walter Cronkite of pro wrestling Gordon Solie continued to make a name for himself in the American territories and Puerto Rico. Ultimately, Nichols had to shut down his promotion after business started to tail off. He doesnt nearly get the respect or admiration as he should. Gordon, a bassoonist, arrived in Portland from Southern California in 1955 to join the Oregon Symphony (then Portland Symphony) and Portland Opera . I get that. No I don't care what you think. Hilary Kornblith, It is easy to be independent when you've got money. "He told me that, I never will forget that.". A daily roundup of all your pro wrestling news from Cageside Seats, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Cageside Seats, for Pro Wrestling and MMA fans, New biography of Gordon Solie discusses his drunkenescapades. Gordon Solie demonstrated his mastery of words as an award winning broadcaster in both radio and television in addition to stellar performances at live sporting events. So, how much is Gordon Solie worth at the age of 71 years old? Gordon Solie passed away in 1999 after a long hard battle with throat cancer. After Turner Broadcasting bought out JCP, the remaining pieces of GCW and the Southeast territories, Solie joined the broadcast team of World Championship Wrestling. We simply retell their stories by researching interviews, newspapers, magazines and various other sources of media. Solo Sikoa smiled because he got married. Catching . Some of his quotes are in factlegendary. Each of them helped create special memories, inc. Gordon Solie, Barbara Clary. He remained host of the award-winning Championship Wrestling from Florida for 27 consecutive years. 1 [full album] 20:11. During his time with the company he was an integral part of the broadcast team. I dont expect everybody to agree with everything I say. For the most part however, always stayed the same monotone way. In the crazy world of professional wrestling, with all the back and forth action, wrestlers blatantly cheating, outside interference from a manager or other wrestlera friend or partner turning on the other.it does become wild and crazy. Gordon Solie: Bio. Those of us who grew up in the Southeast in the late 60s and early 70s remember this as being one of Gordon Solie's favorite expressions. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Sells for $ 19.95 and can be found at www.floridabookstore.com to this day many. 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