Wrestling had declined in popularity since it's first Golden Age, though that didn't stop the grandson of Giovanni Duce, Peter Duke (in his late 30's). His father had seen his grandfather for a fool, for trying to continue this 'family business', but Peter Duke knew he had it all figured out. He had always thought counter to his family, though, a child of the Sixties, he had changed his name from Pietro Duce to the anglo-sized Peter Duke.
With popularity dwindling for Legion's possible rivals in some territories, this was the first time Legion was pushed to a more national level. Legion wasn't just the trade secret, that unknown influence, anymore. And, in these days before Hulkamania brought wrestling back to a new level, it worked.
The Legion Cup continued once again, this time with the familiar structure established in the longer scheduled matchplay. Though still only between two teams.
The Legion Cup continued once again, this time with the familiar structure established in the longer scheduled matchplay. Though still only between two teams.
Yep, it worked.
Until 'Nam, drugs, and controversy. Until the times of a changing America tore down a talented roster at the worst possible time.
And once again, Legion crumbled under it's own weight.
Until 'Nam, drugs, and controversy. Until the times of a changing America tore down a talented roster at the worst possible time.
And once again, Legion crumbled under it's own weight.
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