(1 Bids) Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS. Hall of Famer, in a Rookie Card depiction that circulated three years before his first Topps card was issued. This collectible introduced Hulk Hogan, the larger-than-life athlete whose charisma was chiefly responsible for the rise of professional wrestling in the 1980s. He defined the genre, acted as the sport's most beloved personality and transformed the W.W.F. into a worldwide phenomenon. Hero and master showman, the 6'8", 300-pound athlete regularly astounded fans with awesome displays of strength and agility. (Few can forget "The Main Event" in which an injured Hogan retained his title by lifting and slamming an undefeated 500-pound giant named André to the canvas.) The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9, Corners: 9.5, Edges: 9.5, Surface: 9.5. Gem Mint condition.

(1 Bid) Before Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan or Randy Savage, there was Bruno Sammartino. The Italian-born American weightlifter set a world record with a 565-lb. bench press in 1959. He was “The World’s Strongest Man” well before it became an international competition. That same year at age 24, he made his professional wrestling debut. Thus, began the career of the greatest and most influential wrestler of all time. After defeating “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers in 1963 for the World Wide Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship, Sammartino held the belt until 1971 (2,803 straight days) – the longest WWF reign ever. He added a second title stretch from 1973 to ’77 (1,237 days). Given many nicknames early on, by the time he retired in 1987, Bruno was simply “The Living Legend.” The man never cheated the sport, refusing to take steroids despite the fact it was encouraged throughout much of his career. To this day, he is widely considered "The Godfather" of Pro Wrestling whose influence led to an entertainment phenomenon for the masses, paving the way for contemporary superstars like The Rock and John Cena. The 5’10” 265-pounder was known for his “bearhug” finishing move and larger-than-life persona. He sold out Madison Square Garden a record 188 times, more than any other single celebrity! Most importantly, he was a vocal proponent of clean competition, speaking out vehemently against performance-enhancing drugs and the vulgar storylines so encouraged by Vince McMahon Jr. when he took over the WWF from his father in the late ‘80s. SCP Auctions is proud to present Bruno Sammartino’s 1963 WWWF (later shortened to WWF) Championship belt which stands as arguably the most important pro wrestling artifact ever offered publicly. Lined with blue velvet, the leather belt’s main feature is the large metallic centerpiece (roughly 8” by 6”) with decorative golden accents. There is a crown on top followed by a globe and “WWWF WORLD CHAMPION” around a raised depiction of two wrestlers in the middle. Flanking the centerpiece are two medium-sized golden stars (around 3” across), the left boasting “BRUNO SAMMARTINO WORLD WIDE WRESTLING FEDERATION CHAMPION” and the right reading “DEFEATED BUDDY ROGERS MAY 17, 1963 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.” The reverse side has Bruno’s full name autograph in large 8-9/10 black marker. A long zipper on the back reveals the hind nuts and bolts used to secure the three metallic features. Quite a unique design! The black leather strap and gold-washed buckle fasten perfectly well. The one-of-a-kind belt measures nearly 50” long and weighs three pounds. It shows quite a bit of wear from aging and storage, yet remains in remarkable condition. Beginning in the early 1970s, the WWWF (through WWF era and today's WWE) would not let its champions keep their title belts--similar to how professional boxing organzations operate; instead, the same belt would be passed to the next champion. According to Bruno's family, this offered belt was officially made in 1965 (a couple years after his '63 title victory over Rogers) as a replacement to the original because the WWWF wanted to spruce up the look and design for the reigning champion. He wore it in old promo shoots (see our posted images) and it was Bruno's pride and joy for over fifty years until his death in 2018. Includes letter of provenance from his son and full LOA from Beckett (A32044) for his autograph.

(28 Bids) BGS Population 1 of 3 - None Graded Higher- Andre the Giant’s 1982 Westling All Stars card will remind fans of the WWF in the 1980s, when Bob Backlund, George “the Animal” Steele, the Iron Shiek, the Samoan Twins, Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Roddy Piper, and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka dominated the ring. Interviewer “Mean” Gene Okerlund played the perfect sidekick to their antics, inviting them to put their hand or shoe next to his to illustrate their size and even tried on their clothing. Vince McMahon frequently appeared to promote the fights. But no matchup in the ‘80s drew more buzz than Big John Studd versus Andre the Giant—the biggest names (literally) in the industry. Andre’s size, panache, and personality made him larger-than-life inside and outside the ring. His origin story as an unknown laborer in France doing the work of multiple workers and then becoming a global star captivated the world. At 7-foot-4 and weighing more than 500 pounds, he earned the nickname “The Eighth Wonder of the World.” His interviews with “Mean” Gene remain must-see television. The HBO documentary on his life introduced him to a new generation of fans. Like Andre, his wrestling cards remain legend—none more so than his classic 1982 Wrestling All-Stars Andre the Giant card, which rarely appears in high grade as the Bob Backlund era in which WND printed it preceded the rise of Hulk Hogan and the surge in the WWF. As a result, the pop count was low out of the gate. This rare BGS 9.5 body slams the existing population. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third party grader's online database and is active as of 9/23/2023

(14 Bids) The Greatest narrowly averts disaster in bizarre Tokyo spectacle 1976 Muhammad Ali Fight Worn & Signed Robe from Antonio Inoki Bout. His is one of the most compelling stories in the history of American sport, following a path that wound its way from international hero to pariah and back again. It could be--and often is--argued that the penthouse of the twentieth century sport pantheon contains a triumvirate: Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan and this man, Muhammad Ali, who stood as a paragon of courage in all its myriad forms. They say that discretion is the better part of valor, and while Muhammad Ali owned valor in unlimited supply, he lacked that better part. Though his legacy is one of great principle and achievement, it would be dishonest to suggest that his tale is not also a cautionary one, his sad decline the clearest evidence that the hubris of staying in the ring too long carries a terrible price. It's difficult to watch those last bouts with Holmes and Berbick without feelings of enormous regret. But as ill-advised as those late contests had been, Muhammad Ali's decision to face off against Japanese martial artist Antonio Inoki on June 26, 1976 may have been his most foolish of all. The iconic pugilist was riding high on the crest of his world-beating talents as he made the journey to Tokyo, having recently completed his seventh successful defense of the Heavyweight belt he removed from George Foreman's waist with his stunning underdog victory at the Rumble in the Jungle. The bout had come as the result of a flippant comment Ali had made in April 1975 when he was introduced to Ichiro Hatta, president of the Japanese Amateur Wrestling Association. "Isn't there any Oriental fighter who will challenge me?" Ali teased. "I'll give him one million dollars if he wins." And so the first mixed-martial arts contest in history was soon scheduled, and Ali set about promoting the international fight summit with his peerless skill in that arena, believing the bout to be a staged affair, performance art rather than genuine combat. But Inoki had other ideas, a fact that became apparent as the six-foot three inch, 225 pound giant assumed a crab position on the canvas and began directing thunderous kicks at Ali's legs. Ali would throw only six punches in fifteen rounds, and the bizarre spectacle would result in a draw. It wasn't until 2009, in a Bob Arum interview with The Guardian, that the near-disaster of the bout came to light. "So fine, OK. It was terrible, it was embarrassing. But Ali is bleeding from the legs. He gets an infection in his legs; almost has to have an amputation. Not only the [Ken] Norton fight would've been not happening, but Ali could've been a cripple for the rest of his life." Presented is the white satin robe that Ali wore into the most bizarre and dangerous bout of his career, but one that is arguably the most beautiful design to emerge from the wardrobe of The Greatest. The "Everlast" brand garment announces the Champ's surname over the heart and full name on the back, as was standard for Ali robes, but adds the delectable details of a pair of floating butterfly patches on the left sleeve, and stinging bees on the right. A bit of red dye bleed is apparent, the result of years of storage in Bundini Brown's damp California storage locker, but the aesthetic strength of the display is tremendous. Ali has autographed the front in 8/10 black ink. The garment derives from that famous storage locker auction in the late 1980's, a fact substantiated in the included letter of examination from top boxing collectibles expert Craig Hamilton. He confirms that the robe is a perfect match to film and photography footage of the bout, and the printed round tag clipped to interior collar hanging loop is likewise identical in format to other noteworthy relics from the Bundini sale. We note that Bundini's cornerman's jacket from this fight likewise appears within this Platinum Night auction. LOA from Craig Hamilton. LOA from Heritage Auctions. Full LOA from SGC Authentic.

(13 Bids) 2002-12 Ric Flair Match Worn & Signed Robe with Multiple Photo Matches. Widely regarded as the greatest professional wrestler of all time, Flair is officially recognized by the WWE and Pro Wrestling Illustrated as a sixteen-time World Champion, although some sources credit him with as many as twenty-five. His career spanned generations, ending with his official retirement on December 3, 2012, just a week short of forty years to the day since his professional debut. This outrageously flamboyant robe is found in countless photographs and videos from the final decade of that storied career, a dizzying blend of silk, feathers, rhinestones and sequins. His immortal "Nature Boy" nickname shimmers at the shoulder blades, and interior lining bears a lengthy silver sharpie inscription, which reads, "I'm a limousine ridin, jet flying, kiss stealin, wheelin dealin son of a gun, Wooooo! And in order to be the man! You have to beat the man! Nature Boy Ric Flair, 16X, WWE HOF 08-12, My personal worn Olivia Walker robe!" Flair was quoted in his recent autobiography, "Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte," that his robes "cost $10,000 a pop," with an estimated cost of around $30,000 today. In a decade of action, this particular example appeared hundreds of times, including: Victory over Carlito to win the Intercontinental title for the first time on June 29, 2005 at Unforgiven. His first and only tables, ladders and chairs match (vs. the Edge) on Raw on January 16, 2006, in Charlotte, NC. Multiple appearances during his epic feuds vs. Triple H and Mick Foley in the WWE. Multiple appearances leading up to his WWE retirement match at Wrestlemania 24 vs. Shawn Michaels. Match vs. Hulk Hogan when he came out of retirement on the Australia tour in November 2009. Multiple appearances during his final wrestling matches ever in TNA vs. Sting in October 2011. The interior lining of the robe is faded from the salinity of Flair's sweat but otherwise the garment presents marvelously, and will be a true showpiece when displayed on a full-sized mannequin. Unquestionably one of the most significant professional wrestling collectibles ever presented at auction. Full LOA from PSA/DNA (autograph). Full LOA from SGC Authentic (autograph).

(53 Bids) 1993 Macho Man Randy Savage Ring Worn & Signed Jacket Used During the Second Monday Night Raw Episode Where The Repo Man Steals His Hat from The Macho Man Randy Savage Collection. During the second episode of Monday Night Raw in 1993, Repo Man sneakily stole "Macho Man" Randy Savage's iconic hat, igniting a short but memorable feud. This act of disrespect sparked an intense response from Savage, who turned the humiliation into fuel for revenge. The angle showcased Savage's fiery charisma and deep connection with fans, who rallied behind him. His passion and larger-than-life personality elevated what could've been a simple grudge into an entertaining storyline. While the feud was brief, it reminded audiences of Savage's unmatched ability to turn any moment-big or small-into something captivating. Justice was coming. Ohhh yeah! We have had the opportunity to auction many of the Macho Man's treasured jackets but this one matches any of the ones we have seen. Where it be the "Macho Man Oh Yeah!" reference on the reverse which reminds us of the Slim Jim advertisement or the ode to the past with the pink sequins incorporated, this jacket has it all. Black and neon purple tassels are fitted under the arms which is vintage Michael Braun. The circular sequins are on the sleeves and collar region. "Oh Yeah!" is repeated on the collar. We give Braun a node for ingenuity when he added a microphone pouch on the inside. He was decades ahead of the NBA who added microphone pouches in the last decade for easier microphone placement. Savage signed the inside in black felt tip. Letter of provenance from Barbara Lynn Poffo. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from Beckett Authentication Services.

(21 Bids) 1982 Wrestling All Stars Series "B" PSA Graded Complete Set (36) - Ranked #4 Current Finest! Is professional wrestling a sport, or entertainment? The question that has surrounded pro wrestling from its humble beginnings. Those that know and love pro wrestling are aware that matches are carefully choreographed and performed by athletes who are in incredible shape. It's a choreographed sport and the 1980's saw pro wrestling explode into the public's consciousness. In 1982 The Wrestling News took advantage of the growing entertainment sport and distributed two 36 card sets featuring some of the biggest names in wrestling, just as it was about to grow into a global phenomenon. Series A and B both include 36 cards and offered here is a 1982 Wrestling All-Stars Series B complete set of 36 cards. Each card has been meticulously graded by PSA. Includes: PSA Gem Mint 10: 8 cards, #'s 14 Sergeant Slaughter, 19, 22, 25 The Iron Sheik, 26 Mr. Wrestling II, 32, 34 Joyce Grable, 35; PSA Mint 9: 19 cards, #'s 5, 6, 7 Kerry Von Erich, 8, 9, 11 Ricky Steamboat, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20 Jesse Ventura, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33 Greg Valentine, 36; PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: 1 card, #30; PSA NM-MT 8: 8 cards, #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 16 Bobby Heenan, 18, 24. Ranked #4 Current Finest on the PSA Set Registry with a GPA of 9.403.

(22 Bids) BGS Population 1 of 10 - None Graded Higher- The 1982 Wrestling All Stars Hulk Hogan rookie is steeped in history and mystery. It marks the rise of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and its biggest star. Few athletes have defined and catapulted a sport like Hulk Hogan. His career created millions of wrestling fans, and his panache in and out of the ring has inspired generations of collectors to gravitate towards his most coveted card. Of course, the zany reason why so few of these cards exist has contributed to the chase. Terry Bollea (Hulk Hogan’s birth name) spent his early years in Florida throwing baseballs, playing bass guitar in a rock band, and working out at a gym. He made his first headlines in 1966 when he fanned 14 batters as an eighth-grade phenom in a Tampa, Florida, little league game. Bollea eventually became good enough on the baseball diamond to attract a New York Yankees scout. If not for a twist of fate, he could have wound up throwing out runners to Don Mattingly at first base. ''I played full-time baseball until my final year of high school. I pitched and played third base,'' Bollea said. ''I broke my arm playing third base. It was the best thing that ever happened to me because I segued into wrestling. I was a huge wrestling fan, too. Once my arm wasn't what it was, I was chasing the wrestling dream around and it finally happened but baseball was the first love.'' When a local wrestler noticed his size in 1977 (he was 6-foot-7, 300 pounds, and presented 24-inch biceps), he encouraged Bollea to climb in the ring. In the late 70s, Bollea frequently promoted local circuit matches as he toured the country. Lou Ferrigno, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound bodybuilder with 22-inch biceps, began starring in the television show “The Incredible Hulk” the same year. (An iconic photo of him standing next to bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger puts his size in perspective.) Ferrigno became the standard by which heavy lifters measured themselves. The two giants of their respective sports collided by accident in the late ‘70s. In his book Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Bollea recounted the day he met Ferrigno on the set of a talk show in Alabama. Ferrigno was promoting his television show and Bollea was pitching a local wrestling event. “When I got on the show, the host looked at Ferrigno and looked at me and said, ‘Oh my God! You’re bigger than Lou Ferrigno! You’re bigger than the Hulk!’ Actually, Lou Ferrigno was an unbelievable specimen, a real dedicated bodybuilder, and his arms were in much better shape than mine. But I had more bulk on me and my clothes were probably tighter so I looked larger.” Hogan continued, “That night when I got to the arena and went to the locker room, all the boys started calling me Hulk. They said they saw me on television and I was bigger than Lou Ferrigno and the name just stuck.” He eventually met WWF owner Vince McMahon, who soon thereafter gave him the Irish last name Hogan to use in the WWF. The WWF was largely structured at that time by countries, pitting wrestlers against each other based on their national origin to stir crowd emotions. During this era, Madison Square Garden (MSG) served as the WWF’s colosseum, the location for wrestling’s biggest matches. Hogan made his first appearance at MSG as a villain on December 17, 1979. It would mark the beginning of a career for the ages. Seeking to capitalize on his new fame, Hogan also began wrestling in Japan, where a raucous fanbase nicknamed him “Ichiban” (Number One). His Japan tour explains why he also has several Japanese wrestling cards from the early ‘80s. But WWF fans in the ‘80s will never forget what unfolded back in the States. It was too entertaining and magnificent—a cosmic shift that launched the sport into the stratosphere. A subdued but popular Bob Backlund wore the WWF championship belt at a time when the Cold War and geopolitics often dictated character development and matchups. Despite his best effort, not even the Iron Sheik and the “camel clutch” could strip it. The WWF top matches were dominated by George “the Animal” Steele, the Samoan Twins, Big John Studd, Andre the Giant, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Tito Santana, Paul Orndorff, and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka—a collection of some of the most colorful personalities in wrestling’s storied history. Every now and then, a steel cage match caused fans to cancel their weekend plans as they placed their bets on the sole survivor. As event organizers prepared to close the cage, “Mean” Gene Okerlund interviewed the wrestlers—an event that eclipsed everything else on television. He played the perfect sidekick to their antics, inviting them to put their hand or shoe next to his to illustrate their size and even tried on their clothing. Vince McMahon frequently appeared to promote the fights. It was a zoo. Central casting could not dream up a locker room filled with so many imaginative protagonists and villains. As the WWF soared in popularity, an unparalleled personality arrived on the scene. Nobody looked like Hulk Hogan with his long blonde hair. Nobody talked like Hulk Hogan, brother. Nobody had his tanned Venice Beach physique. Nobody his size had his athleticism. His interviews with “Mean” Gene became must-see television. With his charisma and promises to punish any wrestler who crossed his path, Hogan engaged the crowd with unprecedented flair. His signature move of putting his hand to his ear to fire up the crowd became an iconic symbol of the era. Kids throughout the world mimicked it in every sport when they made a play as parents frowned from the bleachers. “Hulkamania is running wild. And whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” became a national slogan and a retort on school playgrounds the world over. And then he flexed, and it was all over. His role as “Thunderlips” in the 1982 movie Rocky II cemented his status as a global star. But before Hogan’s rise in the early 1980s, no event drew more attention than a matchup between the sport’s two largest stars: Andre the Giant and Big John Studd. The monster heel, Studd’s clashes with Andre became legend. Although he often brought out his stretcher, the 6-foot-10, 366-pound powerhouse never put the 7-foot-4, 560-pound Andre on it. Challenges put high-dollar bounties on Andre, offering big payouts for any wrestler who could slam the giant. But to no avail. Andre, however, slammed Studd several times. The thought of seeing someone slam Andre became a larger-than-life fantasy—something unimaginable in the sport. Fans waited years for the impossible. Ticket prices soared. On March 29, 1987, Hogan faced Andre in the biggest event in wrestling history in a matchup of titans at the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit. Hogan hulked up and the crowd went bananas. “When I got that 7-foot-4, almost 700-pound, big, stinky giant up over my head and slammed him down in front of 93,000 people, it sent tremors around the world,” Hogan said. “It was the greatest thing I ever did in the wrestling ring. It was a one-time deal, brother. I’m glad that giant went up and came crashing down.” As WrestleMania captured the world’s imagination, Hogan’s matches became the headline event. And as his popularity soared, interest in his wrestling cards eventually followed. Hulk Hogan has seven rookie cards, but that figure is deceiving. Five of Hogan’s rookie cards originate from Japan: the 1981 Popy Super Puroresu Figures (flip side in Japanese), 1982 BBM Sha Japan Wrestlers (a Japanese hand-cut card with a blank back from a Japanese magazine), 1982 BBM Sha Wrestlers USA (hand cut with a blank back from a Japanese magazine but printed in English), 1982 Cosmos (Japanese with a blank back—a popular and rare vending machine issue with a dynamic photo), and 1982 Gong Magazine (hand cut from a Japanese magazine with a blank back). While these cards are well received given their early production and scarcity, collectors typically prefer country of origin cards for American athletes. They also prefer professionally cut cards to eliminate perforations, jagged edges, and other issues that plague hand-cut cards. Hogan also has one hand-cut domestic card: 1981 Wrestling Super Stars (a hand-cut, black and white card from the Summer 1981 issue of a magazine by the same name). Hulk Hogan only has one rookie card produced in the United States that is not hand cut and has a narrative on its flip side: the 1982 Wrestling All Stars Series A #2. It originates from a set loaded with the best wrestlers from the era. It was ahead of its time, given that Hulkamania did not begin until 1983, and WrestleMania 1, when Hogan and Mr. T faced Piper and Mr. Wonderful, did not start until 1985. One of the reasons so few of these cards exist is because they were not sold in packs. Fans could not get them at their local convenience store or card shop, either. In the early 80s, magazine subscriptions were all the rage. School fundraisers required students to sell magazines to raise money to pay for sports uniforms, class trips, and other events. Magazines provided an exciting way to keep up with favorite movie stars (Teen Beat and Tiger Beat), athletes (Sports Illustrated), and baseball cards (Beckett) in the pre-internet years. In 1972, visionary publisher Norman Kietzer began printing a wrestling newspaper called Wrestling News, with the slogan “the Official Magazine of Wrestling.” He later dubbed it “the sport’s No. 1 magazine,” and in 1982, he offered fans the opportunity to acquire a Series A set of wrestling cards that he manufactured if they mailed a check for $5. He offered a Series B set later in the year. Each series contained 36 cards wrapped in cellophane. Many of the photos for these cards originated from Wrestling News photographs that Kietzer used in the magazine, providing a time capsule of the early years of wrestling’s heyday. Series A cards have a blue back and Series B cards have a yellow back. Series B cards were advertised for much longer in the magazine, so they are easier to find. But neither series appears in high grade with any frequency. Of the more than 360 examples of Hogan’s rookie that PSA has graded, none have received a PSA 10. Of the more than 160 that Becket has graded, none have received a 10. Fans who acquire a high-grade ‘82 Wrestling All Stars #2 Hogan add to their collection a truly scarce rookie card of one of the world’s most popular athletes—his only U.S. manufactured, non hand-cut issue with a flip side narrative. Well, let me tell you something, brother! The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 11/21/2023.

ANDY WARHOL Late Night Wrestling 9 gelatin silver prints, stitched together. 1976-1986. Signed and dated 86 in pencil on the verso. Provenance With Robert Miller Gallery, New York; with Cheim & Read, New York; to the present owner. 31.5/8 x 40½in. (80.3 x 102.8cm.) Framed.

(1 Bids) In a sport defined by outsized personalities and death-defying feats of strength and contortion, Ric Flair rose above the crowd to become one of the most enduring figures in professional wrestling. Heralded to the ring by the thudding tones of Also sprach Zarathustra, Flair’s entrance only meant one thing: Showtime! Flair’s extravagant in-ring style, and signature figure four leglock, certainly contributed to his “Nature Boy” persona, but his strutting, grand entrances, made while wearing a robe more outlandish than the feathers on a bird-of-paradise, cemented his place in fan’s hearts. The flamboyant get-up was key not only to Flair’s in-ring personality, but his appearance out of it. In his own words from his autobiograpy titled Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte, Flair was “filling [his] closets with diamond-studded robes that cost $10,000 a pop” that “today would cost around $30,000 each”. The 16-time World Champion marked his entrance to the ring with a plethora of different robes, from the birth of his “Nature Boy” persona through the magnificent blue, feathered number he wore before WrestleMania 24 in 2008, giving pro wrestling’s most iconoclastic career its signature look. Flair wore this robe on and off for three years, starting in 2000, with WCW and in WWE, but most notably during a May 26th, 2003 episode of Raw. Flair teamed up with Shawn Michaels to take on Triple H in a 2-on-1 matchup, strutting to the ring in this magnificent robe. In the match, HBK dominated Triple H, escaping a ferocious Pedigree to tag in his partner, Flair. But in a heel turn all too familiar to wrestling faithful, Flair turned on Michaels, cracking him in the chin with a hard right. As Triple H finished Michaels with a successful Pedigree, and Flair wailed on his former teammate, Kevin Nash and a masked contestant entered the ring, and an all-out brawl ensued. Flair wrapped Michaels in a figure four leglock, and the masked man was revealed to be Randy Orton. The match ended with Michaels and Nash defeated, another successful battle in the career of the “Nature Boy”. This robe is a scarlet and silver masterpiece, studded with hundreds of rhinestones and accented countless silver and red sequins. “Nature Boy” is sewn on the back of this magnificent garment, with 164 rhinestones filling in the scrawling cursive text. An ornate collar piece, marked by the largest single rhinestone on the robe, flares up behind the wrestler’s skull. Two red sashes are affixed to the back of the robe. The chest is accented with curling silver sequined patterns, and the sleeves are silver and scarlet. The lining of the robe is scarlet, and features an “Olivia Original” tag sewn in the back inside collar. The referenced “Olivia” is Olivia Walker, the preferred seamstress of numerous wrestling legends. Flair has signed the inside of the robe in black marker, inscribing “To be the man you’ve got to beat the man!” above his signature. This robe, a true relic from one of the most beloved entertainment careers in American history, comes with a LOA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication for the signature (A83992). Woooooooooooo!

(54 Bids) 1990 Macho Man Randy Savage Ring Worn & Twice Signed Outfit from The Macho Man Randy Savage Collection - Worn During Main Event vs. Hulk Hogan with James "Buster" Douglas as Referee & Worn Against Dusty Rhodes -- Photo Matched! UPDATE: Outfit has photo matched to February 23, 1990 The Main Event with apparent match to March 7, 1990 vs. Dusty Rhodes WWF Prime Time Wrestling - "The Ultimate Challenge Special. After Buster Douglas's shocking win over Mike Tyson in 1990, he appeared on WWF The Main Event. Initially replacing Tyson as the special referee for Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage, Douglas ended the show by knocking out Savage after a heated confrontation, capitalizing on his boxing fame in a memorable crossover moment. While the Macho Man didn't get his hand raised that evening, and endured a little punishment from the newly crowned boxing heavyweight champion of the world, he was as fashionable as ever. Screaming early 1990's colors, this combination of hot pink, neon green and a checkered design was worn during the prime time event. This outfit was meticulously crafted by Michael Braun who made Macho Man's outfits in the 1980's through the end of his career. Braun also created clothes for Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Hulk Hogan before his wrestling career took form. Images of Savage cutting a promo before the match show him in this outfit, sans the black tassels on the shoulders. We have confirmed with Braun that the black tassels were added at a later date. He said that was the only outfit created for the event. We have also found footage of Savage wearing this design when he was feuding with Dusty Rhodes in March of 1990. We are including footage on-line from that match. Savage signed the top and bottom in bold black felt tip. Both sleeve ends are frayed for added effect. The side strings and drawstring on the pants are fully functional. Simply, a historic outfit worn by the Macho Man during the peak of his powers. This color combination and scheme design was so popular that it was recreated for the WWE Elite Collection series. Letter of provenance from Barbara Lynn Poffo. Photo match LOA from Sports Investors Authentication. Full LOA from PSA/DNA. Full LOA from Beckett Authentication Services.

(10 Bids) 1982 & 1983 Pro Wrestling Enterprises Wrestling All-Stars PSA Graded Complete Sets (3). Right before the popularity of wrestling exploded in the early 1980's a firm under the name "Pro Wrestling Enterprises" produced a trio of 36-card sets that showcased all the personalities of the era, many of which who have become all-time greats. The 1982 Wrestling All Stars Series A trading card set is a landmark in wrestling memorabilia, recognized as the first comprehensive American wrestling card release. Issued in limited quantities-estimated at around 2,000 sets-these cards were available exclusively through mail order via Wrestling News magazine. The 36-card set features a simple design: a color photograph of the wrestler framed by a colored border, with the wrestler's name and the "Wrestling All Stars" title. The card backs come in red, yellow or blue and provide biographical information about each wrestler. Notable figures in the set include Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and Bruno Sammartino. The Series B release was considered to be the lesser of the two 1982 sets, but, at the time of this release Hulk Hogan had yet to release his "Hulkamaniacs" on the public and Rick Flair's "WOO" was a regional battle cry. The 1983 release filled in the remaining personalities. Offered are both the 1982 Wrestling All-Stars Series A & B sets, each 36. Also included is the 1983 Wrestling All-Stars complete set of 36 cards that only saw one series. All totaled, this offering consists of 108 PSA Graded wrestling cards. Includes: 1982 Series A (36): PSA Mint 9: 3 Cards, #'s 12(OC), 20, 27 Flair; PSA NM-MT 8: 10 cards, #'s 3, 5, 6 Rhodes, 10, 14, 23, 25 Atlas, 28, 33, 36; PSA NM 7: 23 cards, #'s 1 Andre The Giant, 2 Hogan, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 Sammartino, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 McDaniel, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35; 1982 Series B (36): PSA Mint 9: 1 card, #32; PSA NM-MT 8: 10 cards, #'s 5, 13 Santana, 19, 21, 23, 26, 30, 31, 33 Valentine, 35; PSA NM 7: 25 cards, #'s 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 Kerry Von Erich, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 Gagne, 16, 17, 18, 20 Ventura, 22, 24, 25 Iron Shiek, 27, 28, 29, 34 Grable, 36: 1983 Series A (36): PSA Mint 9: 5 cards, #'s 4, 11, 15 Regal, 18, 20; PSA NM-MT 8: 19 cards, #'s 1 Graham, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 Thesz, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 35, 36; PSA NM 7: 12 cards, #'s 2, 6, 16, 19, 22, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34.

(39 Bids) "We heard one of the greasers walked up to a special needs child and poured milk on his head," explained a middle school classmate of Randy Savage (then known as Randy Poffo). "So Randy and I decided we were going to get them. The following day, I say to (one of them), 'I heard you poured milk on (someone's) head.' He said, 'Yeah, what are you going to do about it?' I look at Randy and - pop. I hit this guy. Randy does a double-leg takedown of the other guy. And we beat the (heck) out of them. (Savage) hated bullies. Strange, isn't it? His hatred for bullies, I believe, is what made him portray a bully in his persona." Decades ahead of his time in both the sport he dominated and the anti-bullying message he promoted with this garment, the Macho Man remains one of professional wrestling's most celebrated figures. The presented robe is as flamboyant as its original owner, awash in gold and purple sequins that shout a "Macho Madness" slogan amidst a constellation of large golden stars. Any child of the 1980's will be instantly transported back to that golden era of shouting and sweating--check out the promo video at our online listing that finds Savage wearing this garment as he predicts victory just before King Kong Bundy and Hulk Hogan do the same. Intriguingly, Savage gruffly promises revenge for an assault against his manager and wife Miss Elizabeth before he donated the robe to an anti-bullying charity called "We're Kickin' It," an organization that operates to this day thanks to the support of a wide variety of combat sports stars. All proceeds from this sale, including seller's fee, will benefit this charity. LOA from Heritage Auctions.

(39 Bids) Spider-Man (Sony, 2002), Wrestling Costume Worn by "Macho Man" Randy Savage as "Bone Saw McGraw". Original (7) piece black and white wrestling costume worn by Randy "Macho Man" Savage as Bone Saw McGraw in Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man film, including (1) rubberized spandex wrestling unitard with stitched flame embellishments on the shoulder straps and 2-production-made holes for fitting a harness during one of the film's pivotal action scenes, where Savage is lifted into the air during the match, (1) pair of black wrestling tights featuring white stitched flame elements down the sides and red-and-black hand-painted "Bone Saw" lettering, (1) pair of black studded leather wrestling boots with silver-painted toes, dual buckles, and shiny silver laces, (1) thick black patent leather "Cariollo" brand wrestling belt with large, studded metal buckle, (1) pair of black fingerless leather wrestling gloves with stud detailing and Velcro closures, (1) pair of black studded leather armbands with extra-long buckle straps, (1) black rubber "barbed wire" necklace, and (2) original wardrobe tags: 1- with handwritten notes reading "Bone Saw McGraw," "Randy Savage," and "Scene #41-B42," and 1- reading "Harness Outfit Has Holes On Ea. Hip." These costume elements are worn by Bone Saw McGraw, portrayed by real-life wrestling icon Randy Savage, during the underground wrestling match in which he faces off against Tobey Maguire's "Man-Spider"-a pivotal moment marking Peter Parker's first test of his newfound powers. Items exhibit production wear and fading, with light flaking on the armband straps and some darkening to the hand-painted lettering on the tights. The original tablet tag has separated from the belt but remains included. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. Heritage Auctions provides as much information as possible but strongly encourages in-person inspection. Condition statements are offered as general guidance only, not as complete representations of fact, and do not constitute a warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted but may be visible in the photos, which are considered part of the condition report. Lots estimated at $1,000 or less are not de-framed for inspection, and we may be unable to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and is not liable for damage to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or artwork that has shifted in the frame. All lots are sold "AS IS" under our Terms & Conditions of Auction.

(37 Bids) 1990's Macho Man Randy Savage Worn Jacket & Outfit Used in Slim Jim Promotion Photo Matched to Four Commercials & An Undated Photograph - The Only Remaining Slim Jim Outfit from The Macho Man Randy Savage Collection. Randy "Macho Man" Savage's iconic affiliation with Slim Jim in the 1990s was a groundbreaking crossover that brought professional wrestling into the mainstream like never before. With his explosive energy, gravelly voice, and unforgettable catchphrase-"Snap into a Slim Jim, oh yeah!"-Savage became the face of the brand and elevated it into pop culture stardom. The commercials weren't just ads; they were mini spectacles, blending the over-the-top flair of pro wrestling with mass-market snack food appeal. Savage's magnetic presence introduced a wider audience to the world of wrestling, capturing the attention of those who may have never tuned into a WWF broadcast. He wasn't just endorsing a product-he was reshaping how wrestlers could be marketed as mainstream icons. The Slim Jim campaign ran for nearly a decade, helping to increase sales dramatically and firmly cementing Macho Man as more than just a wrestling star. His partnership with Slim Jim remains one of the most successful athlete-brand collaborations ever, proving that Savage's influence extended well beyond the ring and into everyday American culture. Sports Investors Authentication has definitively photo-matched this, shall we say unique, outfit to four different Slim Jim advertisements and to an undated photo. The following is stated in their photo match letter: "SIA Photo Match photo matched "Macho Man" Randy Savage wearing this wearing this wrestling outfit during a 1997 WCW Halloween Havoc commercial (the jacket, shirt, and pants are matched); the circa 1997 Slim Jim "Wresting Coach" commercial (the pants are matched); the circa 1997 Slim Jim "Lightning" commercial (the jacket and shirt are matched); the circa 1997 Slim Jim "Blob" commercial (the jacket shirt, and pants are matched); and a circa 1997 Slim Jim photo of Randy Savage (the shirt and pants are matched)." In the last installment of the Macho Man Randy Savage Collection, the Slim Jim outfit outpaced the other treasures by realizing a price of $45,140. The eye-grabbing jacket was created by Michael Braun. "Snap Into It" is created in holographic glitter. The shirt, with red and black tassels which is vintage Braun, decorates the shoulder region. The pants also scream Macho Man. Even Macho Man's signature headband is included in this ensemble. Each piece shows use but is still in remarkable condition. This ensemble represents the only remaining complete Slim Jim outfit which was retained by the Poffo family. Photo match LOA from Sports Investors Authentication. LOA from Barbara Lynn Poffo.