In 2000, at the age of 71, Gordon passed away from cancer. I look at other famous, respected and legendary announcers from other sports. Will Gray is a Nashville native who spent 17 years as a chef, before covering pro wrestling. (The book was written) because of my promise to a dying man, but also because talking to people, one of the statements that hit us early was that his story was one that needed to be told.. Gordon T Solie of New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida was born on January 26, 1929, and died at age 71 years old on July 28, 2000. Linda Banana, The great philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries did not think that epistemological questions floated free of questions about how the mind works. When a wrestler would bleed, hes say, That mans face is becoming a crimson mask. Hed refer to a suplex as a su-play. It was believed that failing health and his severe bouts of depression were the cause for his suicide. Gordon Solie (born Francis Jonard Labiak, later Jonard Pierre Sjoblom, 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. Born in 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gordon Solie grew up studying radio in high school, gaining some broadcast experience before serving in the Air Force. Mark Buehrle, Any chance you might sit on my face? Will graduated from MTSU, and writes and produces a pro wrestling podcast. No. Note: In accordance with the provisions of Section 257.35(6), Florida Statutes, "Any use or reproduction of material deposited with the Florida Photographic Collection shall be allowed pursuant to . He doesnt nearly get the respect or admiration as he should. "He used to put the damp towel over the smoke detector and sit in the airplane restroom and smoke cigarettes. 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 News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. On March 29, 2008, Jim Ross posthumously inducted Solie into the WWE Hall of Fame in the Class of 2008. Often called the "Walter Cronkite" and the "Howard Cosell" of professional wrestling, Solie set the standard for today's wrestling commentators and was respected by those in the industry and the fans alike as a living encyclopedia on the sport. On December 15th, 1956Nichols sat in his study and put a shot gun to his head. After his discharge in the early 1950s, Solie moved to Tampa, where he found a job working in sports radio in Tampa. He may be gone from this Earth, but he leaves behind generations of fans who will keep his spirit and . For 12 of those years Gordon did a second show, traveling to Atlanta . Gordon Solie was born Francis Jonard Labiak in 1929 and was adopted during his childhood. For Humperdink to cross the line and rough Solie up was a rarity. I disagree. Solo Sikoa smiled because he got married. Not only that, but he began screaming and cursing at the flight attendants. On this particular occasion, Solie completely drunklit up a cigarette at his seat. As with every single story in the Sin series, I do not condone or condemn the alleged participants. Oops. His behavior was allegedly so bad, that the airline called WCWs corporate offices and filed a complaint with them. He looked me in the eye and said, Its like your paycheck. Gordon Solie was born Francis Jonard Labiak in 1929 and was adopted during his childhood. I get that. Ask any fan who the greatest commentator in pro wrestling is, and theyll likely name a veteran announcer like Jim Ross. 10 Things Wrestling Fans Should Know About The Announcer Gordon Solie, Called Matches For Championship Wrestling From Florida, Worked For Georgia Championship Wrestling, Solies Family Put Together The Book He Always Wanted To Write, Why Gordon Solie is Such An Important Wrestling Announcer, Its like your paycheck. He is from USA. She's a skater. A surprise turn or upset win should be just a shock to the announcer as to the fans watching. I prefer JR but Solie is way up there. Gordon Solie: Bio. Nichols also experienced tragedy when he accidentally struck and killed a 5 year old girl who was running across a highway. Joseph Fink, We mostly don't get sick. Solie was pretty much the blueprint for wrestling commentators, but many younger fans likely dont know much about this legend. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Just one year later, Solie passed away due to brain cancer. 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. [4] During that time, he commentated on matches featuring some of pro wrestling's biggest legends, including WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, The Brisco Brothers and Dory Funk Jr., among numerous others. I mean, for storylines and angles and . 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. Briefly describes the history of wrestling, traces Gordon Solie's broadcasting career, and explains how he became involved with professional wrestling Read more Previous page His voice and style brought a sort of legitimacy to an otherwise predetermined product. He called matches for the largest promotions, with the biggest stars, and his feet never left the ground. Yes. Cowboy Luttralls Tampa-based promotion, started up in 1949, would eventually evolve into Championship Wrestling From Florida once Eddie Graham became a co-owner of the promotion in the early 1960s. With the change, Gordon Solie soon transitioned to becoming part of the commentary table. Solie was also the regular announcer for Georgia Championship Wrestling, Championship Wrestling from Florida and Continental . 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. Written by Gordon Solie and Robert and Pamela Allyn, the book sells for $19.95 and can be found at www.floridabookstore.com. Oui Monsieur-hehe (via pm);46479770 said: Your signature should say 'Pretty big Bryan mark *too*'. Something went wrong. (Image courtesy of http://pwa.wrestlingx.net). [2] He attended Southwest High School in Minneapolis, where he chose radio as a major and went by the nickname "Josie". The flight attendants asked him to put the cigarette out and Solie allegedly refused. While WWEs amounted to a video package and a non-existent physical location, WCW actually televised its induction ceremonies and planned for a physical location at Atlantas CNN building. Sign up for the Hilary Kornblith, It is easy to be independent when you've got money. Solie's background meant that he sounded like a real sportscaster, and it was a treat to listen to. Any less talented? For me Gordon Solie kept the focus on in ring action and the storylines. The couple both agreed, but later in the evening Cameron started dancing very provocatively on the dance floor making sexual gestures. Meteor showers, a comet, asteroids and more. Jeanie Clark was close to death. 9:37. Believe it or not, I also liked Rod Trongard from the AWA and later the WWF. Primarily remembered for his time as ECW and "WWE SmackDown" General Manager, and fondly remembered for his habit of booking tag team matches, it was only ever a matter of time until people realized what he brought to the table. On napkins and torn pieces of paper, Solie wrote stories about his life in wrestling. : They announced that Gordon Solie will be inducted into the Class of 2008 WWE Hall of Fame.. March 29, 2008 - WWE Hall of Fame: Jim Ross inducted Gordon Solie into the WWE Hall of Fame in Orlando . I don't think that Solie probably coined the term itself, although he might have had a hand in elevating its familiarity. [8][3][5] Solie was once asked to join the World Wrestling Federation but declined the offer as the company wanted him to wear a tuxedo. Stop pm'ing me about the red rep you get from me. I found this article from 1967 which uses the term-and contextually, it seems that the writer assumes you already know what it means.. Gordon had his name legally changed to Gordon T. Solie in 1961. Emily Arden, I have observed that the world has suffered far less from ignorance than from pretensions to knowledge. 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. Unfortunately, Graham would commit suicide in 1985 and financial trouble would lead to CWF folding in 1987. By 1960, he was moved to the announce team, and by 1961 he was the lead announcer for the entire promotion. He attended Southwest High School in Minneapolis, where he chose radio as a major and went by the nickname "Josie". And while he may be the first to tell you of his shock at being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, legendary play-by-play announcer Gordon Solie could've seen it coming from miles out. The disease was cured, but the legendary announcer lost his ability to speak. Edit. | About Us He pulled the trigger with his toe and killing himself. [4], Much of his fame stems from the gravelly sound of his voice calling the in-ring action and his unique lingo, and is often called "The Walter Cronkite of Wrestling"[6] or the Howard Cosell of Wrestling. Gordon Solie passed away in 1999 after a long hard battle with throat cancer. According to Robert Allyn, at the peak of popularity in 1976, Solie had 5,000,000 people a week watching him on Championship Wrestling from Florida and by the early 1980s, 10,000,000 people a week saw Solie on the two combined WTBS programs; Georgia Championship Wrestling on Saturday night and The Best of Championship Wrestling on Sundays. Jeanie Clark aka Lady Blossom was a former World Class and WCW valet and the wife of Stone Cold Steve Austin. As of 2013, it is the oldest continually active pro wrestling website on the internet. Thats rad. For the past seven weeks Solie has been conspicuously absent from CWF, which airs Saturdays on WESH-Channel 2 and throughout Florida. And if you are a fan of JRyou need to thank Solie. Gordon Solie (born Francis Jonard Labiak, later Jonard Pierre Sjoblom, 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. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Being the most recognizable voice in the sport prior to Jim Ross or Bobby Heenan, Solie was the premiere play by play man in the business. Towards the end of his life, Gordon had developed a bad taste for the modern product, saying that he felt it lacked respect for the history of the business. We lived, breathed and ate this project, Robert said. I never really understood why he was considered by many, as the greatest announcer in wrestling history. For the most part however, always stayed the same monotone way. Gordon Solie was born on January 26, 1929, in Minnesota. The nanny called for help and it took several paramedics and firefighters to resuscitate her back to consciousness. Speedy Hugh Nichols was a professional wrestler turned promoter in the 1920s to the 1950s. When I got the job, I went to (my boss) Cowboy Luttrall and asked him how he wanted me to handle it. A great ambassador who, even in death, realized his dream of writing a book about his life in wrestling. "He was probably the . There is a good chance if you watched wrestling in or from the 1980s, more than likely you heard Gordon Solies voice. "[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. Solie first got into the wrestling game in Tampa, Florida in 1950, before moving on to primarily work for the NWA's Georgia & Florida . Ric Flair noticed this and stepped in between Orlando Jordan and Cameron and asked them to tone it down. Something Left Behind (Perfect) 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings Expand: Ratings. [4][5], Early in his career, Solie worked as a stringer. Gordon, a bassoonist, arrived in Portland from Southern California in 1955 to join the Oregon Symphony (then Portland Symphony) and Portland Opera . I still dont. Learn how your comment data is processed. He was widely considered an alcoholic, who got himself in trouble quite a few times. Here's some tips, Column: Cherish your memories while you have them, Column: The journey to Athens used to be a five-hour railcar ride, Column: Buttering up guests with fresh biscuits, Local practice offers expert medical care, GoToHearing provides professional, caring service, Have guests in town? The book captures that voice in print. I still don't. Solie had a knack for being extremely descriptive in calling matches. However, politics in the WCW Hall of Fame committee would eventually lead to Gordon Solies departure from the promotion entirely. The legendary announcer of Championship Wrestling from Florida was a staple on the telecasts for nearly two decades. 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. His daughter, Pam, says her dad came up with that name from his grandmother's maiden name (Gordon) and his mother's maiden name (Solie). The voice calling the action, should mimic what the fans may be feeling. He spent some time in the . [8] Solies broadcast partner Roddy Piper saved Solie, turning babyface in the process. A group of stories that delves into the darker, underbelly of pro wrestling. Nichols in ring career ended after a parachuting accident in which he broke both of his legs in 1935. ", "Don't fight other people because somebody with more money than you tells you that you have to.". My faith is a very important part of my life. His parents divorced at a young age. Writings by Gordon Solie. Apparently, Kid Kash snapped at started to use stiff kicks and punches on Pac. "I don't think there's a guy behind the wrestling microphone in the world today that wasn't affected by Gordon Solie," said "Mean" Gene Okerland in a 1997 article. [11] Later the same year WWE's WWE Classics on Demand video service began offering The Film Room with Gordon Solie, hosted by Ross, focusing on Solie's announcing and interviewing of a specific wrestler or group of wrestlers involved in a feud. Chip on his shoulder and all, Gordon got on a Kiwi flight and began belting down some drinks, and then fired up a cigarette. I get why people loved him. Although he could be heard all over, Solie was the voice of CWF until they closed their doors in 1987. Resides in Homerville, GA. And Sting, you listen, too. Teddy Long Shares The Compliment Legendary Announcer Gordon Solie Once Paid Him, of his shock at being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Sportskeeda Wrestling's Bill Apter and Mac Davis. Names like Walter Cronkite and Howard Cosell are world-renowned in the fields of news and sports, and their unmistakable voices could sooth a dire situation yet also magnify a great one. Daddy would be so proud., Update: Gainesville man seriously injured in Browns Bridge Road collision, Georgia star Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal wreck, Former health care site in North Hall may have new use, West Hall High building $15 million performing arts center. His mother then remarried and her new husband adopted Gordon at the age of four. Tony Schiavone, before he became nothing more than a WCW shill, was also very, very good. WWE would also put out a WWE Classics video series narrated and hosted by JR called The Film Room with Gordon Solie. This, according to Ross, was a masterclass focusing on Solies interview and commentary style. Sounds more credible that he's calling it more like a legitimate sport. Solie wasn't free from scandal himself during his life. Eric Bischoff filled in on commentary for Tony Schiavone at this event; Schiavone took time off to undergo neck surgery. That brings me to the man often lauded as the Golden voice of Professional wrestlingGordon Solie. At the time, Gordon Solie, a Florida-based announcer best known as a commentator for Georgia Southern Wrestling and Championship Wrestling from Florida, was the industry benchmark. He died last night in New Port Richey, Florida after throat cancer spread to his brain. RELATED: WCW's Forgotten Hall Of Fame Ceremonies, Explained. In 2005, his posthumously-released memoir Gordon Solie .Something Left Behind became a best-seller. [8], That was a natural transition for "The Dean," who had also been Georgia Championship Wrestling's lead announcer before it became a subsidiary of NWA/WCW. [6] He also made a point to never learn a wrestler or managers real name because he wanted to avoid making the mistake of calling someone by any name other than the persona in which they were working. Simply put, without Gordon Solie there would be no Jim Ross, no Michael Cole, or Pat McAfee. Haven't heard much of Solie, so JR is still the best commentator i've ever heard. I dont expect everybody to agree with everything I say. [3][4] He ran the school PA system and participated in several high school productions and drama workshops at local radio stations. Whether it was Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson, Mel Allen, whomeverall had seriousness mixed in with other layers to how a game played out. Shouldnt a big moment be called as one? GORDON SOLIE OBITUARY. Ten years later, he started announcing the Championship Wrestling from Florida television show that aired in the state every Saturday from 1960-87. 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). Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. It's easy to leave Russell out of a Top Five Wrestling Commentator's list with the likes of Gordon Solie, Jim Ross, Joey Styles, Michael Cole, and Tony Schiavone. Gordon Solie being the eternal workaholic he was worked all the way up until the end, he was booked to do a show the week of his death. Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. He called major moments like Flair's second NWA title win with all the enthusiasm of a man reading the phone book. When airline personnel complained to WCW about Gordons behavior, someone at WCW filed that away in their memory for use at a future date. Harrison Schmitt, We understand the lights. Solie: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of ACW Monday Night! 27 Feb 2023 20:15:04 Gordon Solie was considered the Voice of Professional Wrestling for his many years calling the action in several territories. I never really understood why he was considered by many, as the greatest announcer in wrestling history. When Gordon learned that some WCW staff members were still flying Delta, he was doubly ticked off. Gordon left WCW with a record of good performance, but he did leave an off-the-job situation hanging over his head. A sleeper hold wasn't a sleeper hold till Solie renamed it. 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 Many of the stories involve such subjects as sex, drugs, greed and in some cases even murder! 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We have estimated Gordon Solie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. Mr. Solie called the matches of wrestlers such as Jack Brisco, The Great Malenko, Handsome Harley Race and Nature Boy Ric Flair. He was 71. "The way I felt it is 'I gotcha.' So, how much is Gordon Solie worth at the age of 71 years old? Solie, Gordon A. It took place on May 21, 1995 from the Bayfront Arena in St. Petersburg, Florida. 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. In 1999, Solie was approached about calling the infamous Heroes of Wrestling nostalgia show, but health issues prevented this. Standing in between World Championship Wrestling stars Tony Atlas and Ric Flair, wrestling announcer Gordon Solie listened. Gordon Solie was considered the "Voice of Professional Wrestling" for his many years calling the action in several territories. William Shatner, We cannot achieve more in life than what we believe in our heart of hearts we deserve to have. To me, the color commentators as vital and important as they were/areshouldnt be the only ones to react or get the best lines. Treat it very seriously. Thats what I did ever since., And now, Solies life has been chronicled in a book written by his son-in-law and Clermont resident Robert Allyn and co-written by his daughter, Pamela Solie Allyn, and Scott Teal entitled The Solie Chronicles., When Gordon became ill, he left all of his writings to Pam, Robert Allyn said. Danny Djeljosevic is a writer based in San Diego, CA. After Atlas struck Flair in the face, starting another of the WCWs staged fracases, Solie pleaded with Flair, Please Mr. The Wrestling Video Collection below . It is not skeptics or explorers but fanatics and ideologues who menace decency and progress. 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