January 25, 1978
NWA Heavyweight Championship – CWF
Witness a rare battle between two NWA legends – the technical powerhouse Harley Race defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against the flamboyant and powerful “Superstar” Billy Graham, live from the iconic Sportatorium in Tampa, Florida.
Match Background
In the late 1970s, Championship Wrestling from Florida was a red-hot territory in the National Wrestling Alliance. On January 25, 1978, fans packed the arena to witness a marquee clash as NWA World Champion Harley Race defended his coveted title against the ever-controversial and charismatic “Superstar” Billy Graham.
This bout featured a contrast of styles — Race’s gritty, methodical approach versus Graham’s brute strength and overwhelming charisma. Tension was high, and the match delivered with hard-hitting action and showmanship. It remains one of Florida’s most talked-about main events from that decade.
Match Highlights
- Venue: Tampa Sportatorium, Florida
- Date: January 25, 1978
- Promotion: Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF)
- Title on the Line: NWA World Heavyweight Championship
- Broadcast: Syndicated via CWF TV