The American Wrestling Association(AWA) is honoring a great man, Al Biondi. Al Biondi was known to most Maine wrestling fans as a State of Maine Athletic Commissioner. Al loved his time at the events;talking with all of the fans and wrestlers, enjoying the wrestling action, and sometimes being a part ofthe show. Al was known for so much more. Al was also a former professional baseball player and an extremely talented and respected golfer. He was a teaching and player professional for over 40 years. He was a member of the Maine, New England, and Pennsylvania PGA Halls of Fame. He worked extensively with the Maine Special Olympics, being aa member of their Hall of Fame as well. Maine Governor Angus King declared October 17, 1999, Al Biondi Day throughout the state of Maine.
The AWA will be honoring Al with a special night in Fairfield, Wednesday, November 21. This will be a special Thanksgiving Eve Event featuring the Al Biondi Memorial Tournament. This tournament will consist of 6 wrestlers in three semi-final matches. Those three winners will have to return in the main event to compete in a three way match. The winner of this match will not only be given the five foot tall trophy but will be known as the 1st Al Biondi Memorial Tournament winner.
The event will also see "Enforcer" Larry Huntley defend the AWA North Atlantic Heavyweight Championship verus "Heartattack" Tommy Mack. Another featured match will see "Northern Outlaw" Trace Hanson face his former partner "Dangerous" Donny Capone in a bullrope match.
This night is going to be a special night as fans will not only see a great night of wrestling action, but help to show respect to a true legend in thestate of Maine, Al Biondi.
