30K views · 406 reactions | WWF @ Philadelphia, PA – Spectrum – March 21, 1981 (17,678, despite a transit strike) WWF World Champion Bob Backlund defeated Sgt. Slaughter in a steel cage match at 17:19 when Backlund escaped through the door | RassleRama | Facebook

On May 4, 1981 WWF’s MSG Show took place from Madison Square Garden. In a classic matchup, Pat Patterson defeated Sgt. Slaughter (with The Grand Wizard) in a no-holds-barred “Alley Fight!” The match would end up being Wrestling Observer's Match Of The Year. Before he passed away, Patterson was asked about the match in an interview saying, “I’ve been in this industry for more than 55 years, and I am so proud of that match. I think it was instrumental in the molding and thinking of what we have in

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96K views · 1.2K reactions | WWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – March 16, 1981 (21,000+) Andre the Giant defeated Sgt. Slaughter via disqualification at 7:58 when Slaughter grabbed the referee and used him as a shield when Andre charged at him; prior to the bout, the Grand Wizard escorted Slaughter ringside | RassleRama | Facebook

WWF @ Philadelphia, PA – Spectrum – March 21, 1981 (17,678, despite a transit strike) Andre the Giant pinned Hulk Hogan at 12:51 when Hogan failed a bodyslam attempt and Andre fell on top for the win | RassleRama