Top 10 Most-Attended WWE Events In The 1960s

Views: 3233 | 24 Nov 2023 02:21:02 pm IST | By Jitu Jangir

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New York, 24 November - The professional wrestling scene of the 1960s was a vibrant and exciting world, featuring electrifying performances and iconic rivalries.

The top 10 most-attended shows of the era were marked by thrilling battles for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, involving legendary wrestlers like Buddy Rogers, Bobo Brazil, and Bruno Sammartino, who captivated audiences with their athleticism and charisma.

The most popular show of them all was the June 30, 1961 showdown between Pat O'Connor and Buddy Rogers at Chicago's Comiskey Park, which drew an impressive crowd of 38,000 spectators. Some of the most memorable events were held at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, where wrestling greats like Buddy Rogers, Antonino Rocca, Bruno Sammartino, Killer Kowalski, and Gorilla Monsoon fought for the coveted WWWF World Heavyweight Championship. The 1960s were truly a golden age for professional wrestling, and these shows left an indelible mark on the sport's history.

Change Table Name

No.	Promotion	Event	Location	Venue	Attendance	Main Event(s)
1.	CWC / FKE	Pat O'Connor vs. Buddy Rogers June 30, 1961	Chicago, Illinois	Comiskey Park †	38,000	Pat O'Connor (c) vs. Buddy Rogers in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
2.	CWC	Buddy Rogers vs. Bobo Brazil July 17, 1962	Washington, D.C.	D.C. Stadium †	20,959	Buddy Rogers vs. Bobo Brazil in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
3.	CWC	Buddy Rogers & Bob Orton vs. Johnny Valentine & Bearcat Wright January 22, 1962	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	20,777	Buddy Rogers and Bob Orton vs. Johnny Valentine and Bearcat Wright in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match
4.	CWC	Buddy Rogers & Bob Orton vs. Johnny Valentine & Vittorio Apollo May 26, 1961	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	20,702	Buddy Rogers and Bob Orton vs. Johnny Valentine and Vittorio Apollo
5.	CWC	Antonino Rocca & Johnny Valentine vs. The Fabulous Kangaroos February 27, 1961	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	20,400	Antonino Rocca and Johnny Valentine vs. The Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan)
6.	CWC	Buddy Rogers vs. Antonino Rocca November 13, 1961	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	20,353	Buddy Rogers (c) vs. Antonino Rocca in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
7.	WWWF	Bruno Sammartino vs. Killer Kowalski August 23, 1963	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	19,712	Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Killer Kowalski for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship
8.	WWWF	Bruno Sammartino vs. Gorilla Monsoon November 18, 1963	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	19,706	Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Gorilla Monsoon for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship
9.	WWWF	Buddy Rogers vs. Bruno Sammartino May 17, 1963	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	19,648	Buddy Rogers (c) vs. Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship
10.	WWWF	Bruno Sammartino vs. Bill Watts March 29, 1965	New York City, New York	Madison Square Garden	19,614	Bruno Sammartino (c) vs. Bill Watts for the WWWF World Heavyweight Championship