34 year old Race vs. 19 year old DVE.

Harley Race is giving a compliment that's something special.

David was wrestling in 77? Didn’t think he started that early

WOW WHAT A MATCH

Miss you David ❤️

I hate to be devils advocate. I appreciate the video very much for history’s sake. The date should  be August 15, 1977 in Fort Worth.  I researched Mid Atlantic gateway under Harley Race’s matches, and  it indicated that there was no match listed for December 24, 1977. Thanks, B

Respect to Harley for putting over David. Respect for Fritz.

David was so green & unpolished back then.

Oops...."Rookie of the Year" Kevin Von Erich @28:43

1:02 - a handshake extended from the dastardly heel, Harley Race?

This is the kind of matches David Bin Erich should have been allowed to have more often. I wished he’d had the chance to wrestle before sold out crowds in Greensboro and the Omni.

Where area did this match take place ?

August 15 1977

Gary Hart the booker now

Good call having Bronco Lubich officiate this important match. A no nonsense referee in the mold of Danny Davis and Scrappy McGowan.

harley's voice doesn't sound as gruff in this video

RIP both guys.  Tremendous competitors and entertainers.

David was greener than the green lines on his shorts and socks. Very basic offence, some lengthy armbar segments where he isn't doing anything interesting with those holds, very methodical execution of moves, some moments where he gets visibly confused regarding what to do next.

Also, it really pays off to be the promoter's son, as David, who's 2 months into his wrestling career is apparently already the Rookie Of The Year, wrestles the World Champion to a time-limit draw, without dropping a fall, and then gets praise from the World Champion at the end of the match.

There was something here with David, but he was still super green for what they were trying to achieve in this match.

16:05 Real devastating move their Harley. What’s that called knees to the mat?

Digging the correct pronunciation of "suplex"