The Eastern Sports Association was a Canadian professional wrestling promotion based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It ran during the spring and summer months from 1969 to 1976. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = E Mari Merces (Wealth from the Sea) Logo: Location City Information Established: April 1, 1996 Area: (former city) 79. ...

History

The ESA, a member of the National Wrestling Alliance(1975-76), owned by Al Zink in partnership with Rudy Kay (1969-75), Bobby Kay (1975-76) promoted wrestling under the Marquee name International Wrestling. In 1977 ESA dissolved, Bobby Kay formed Trans-Canada Wrestling, and Al Zinck continued to promote International Wrestling under the name 'Maritime International Sports Ltd', with George Cannon and later Don Carson as bookers. At the end of the 1977 season Al Zinck retired from promoting, until 1984 when he reactivated International Wrestling with James J. Dillon as booker. The National Wrestling Alliance NWA is a group of independent professional wrestling promotions, in operation since 1948. ... James J. Dillon with Tully Blanchard James J. Dillon is a former professional wrestler and manager. ...

They ran cards seven nights a week across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The nightly cards were almost identical for the week, so they could be promoted by one TV show. The week would start Saturday nights in New Glasgow, with their main stop at the Halifax Forum every Tuesday night, followed by a TV taping on Wednesday morning at the CJCH-TV studios on Robie Street in Halifax. This show would be broadcast across the Maritimes Saturday on the ATV network. Host Clary Fleming would announce the matches, do the play by play and interview the wrestlers. Eight events a week, including the TV show, was a heavy schedule, but it was for only about six months a year (May-Oct.). In the winter months, hockey dominated arena bookings, and poor driving conditions on the roads could keep fans home and make it difficult for the wrestlers to travel from town to town on schedule. The first card of each new wrestling season would feature a Battle Royal. Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope restored) Official languages English, French Flower Purple Violet Tree Balsam Fir Bird Black-capped Chickadee Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson Premier Shawn Graham (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 10 10 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of total)  Ranked... The Halifax Forum is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. ... CJCH-TV is a Canadian television station, broadcasting in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. ... CTV Atlantic (formerly known as ATV) is a system of four television stations in the Canadian Maritimes, owned and operated by the CTV Television Network. ...

The Cormier brothers (Rudy Kay, Bobby Kay, Leo Burke and The Beast [Ivan]) were the top faces, along with Johnny Weaver (1975) and Tommy Gilbert (1976-77). The top heels were Freddie Sweetan, Mike Dubois, Killer Karl Krupp, Jim Dillon, Bob Brown, Lord Alfred Hayes, the Brute, Bolo & Gito Mongol and The Mercenaries. The Stomper and Eric Pomeroy were heels who turned face. This article or section needs to be wikified. ... Alfred Hayes (born August 1928 in Windermere, Cumbria, England, died July 20, 2005) was a professional wrestler, manager, and later World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) commentator. ... Bill Eadie is a professional wrestler who has competed under the names of Ax as part of Demolition and The Masked Superstar. ...

Future stars Rick Martel, Roddy Piper, Tony Atlas and Terry Gordy also paid their dues here. As well, former world champions Pat O'Connor, Harley Race, Dory Funk Jr. and Lou Thesz made appearances. Jack Brisco, Terry Funk and Rick Martel defended their World Titles under the banner of International Wrestling. Richard Vigneault (born March 18, 1956) is a French Canadian former professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) between 1980 and 1995 under the ring name Rick Martel. ... Rowdy Roddy Piper (born Roderick George Toombs on April 17, 1954) is a Canadian professional wrestler of Scottish descent. ... Tony Atlas (1954-, born Anthony White, Roanoke, VA) is a professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and powerlifter. ... Terry Gordy (April 23, 1961 - July 16, 2001) was a professional wrestler who was most famous for being a member of the Fabulous Freebirds. ... Patrick Pat OConnor was a professional wrestler from New Zealand who won several world titles. ... Harley Leland Race (born April 11, 1943 in Quitman, Missouri), is a retired American professional wrestler and current promoter. ... Dory Funk, Jr. ... Lajos Tiza, translated from Hungarian to Aloysius Martin Thesz (April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002), better known as Lou Thesz, was a professional wrestler and multiple time World Heavyweight Champion. ... Freddie Joe Brisco most to known as Jack Brisco (born September 21, 1941 in Blackwell, Oklahoma) was a popular and successful professional wrestler during 1970s, and into the 1980s. ... Terrence (Terry) Funk (born June 30, 1944 in Amarillo, Texas) is an American professional wrestler, known chiefly for the hardcore wrestling style he adopted in the later part of his career that inspired many later wrestlers, most notably Mick Foley. ...

Championships

Freddie Joe Brisco most to known as Jack Brisco (born September 21, 1941 in Blackwell, Oklahoma) was a popular and successful professional wrestler during 1970s, and into the 1980s. ... Floyd Gerald Brisco (born January 24, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American former professional wrestler. ... David Schults is a retired professional wrestler who billed himself as Dr. D. He gained his biggest notoriety after a 1984 incident involving 20/20 reporter John Stossel. ...

External link

• Eastern Sports Association title histories