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| caption = [[Liz Meles]] and [[Susan Skarvan]] pose with the California Amazon sign | | caption = [[Liz Meles]] and [[Susan Skarvan]] pose with the California Amazon sign | ||
| − | | location = Pine Valley, | + | | location = Pine Valley, CA, USA |
| years_active = 1973 - 1985 | | years_active = 1973 - 1985 | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
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| + | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was formed by the legendary [[Judell Du Long]] in 1973, and was arguably the first video production company that focused primarily on competitive wrestling. It was based in Pine Valley, California in southeastern San Diego County. | ||
During its existence California Amazon filmed / photographed and released more than 300 submission wrestling matches, the first half of which were shot on Super 8 films with a switch to VHS and Beta in 1981. The earliest California Amazon videos were from 1974 with the latest videos released in 1985. | During its existence California Amazon filmed / photographed and released more than 300 submission wrestling matches, the first half of which were shot on Super 8 films with a switch to VHS and Beta in 1981. The earliest California Amazon videos were from 1974 with the latest videos released in 1985. | ||
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There were also a number of boxing matches released by California Amazon. | There were also a number of boxing matches released by California Amazon. | ||
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== Gallery - Notable Wrestlers == | == Gallery - Notable Wrestlers == | ||
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File:CA NancySkarvan.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Skarvan]]</p> | File:CA NancySkarvan.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Skarvan]]</p> | ||
File:CA SusanSkarvan.jpg|<p align="center">[[Susan Skarvan]]</p> | File:CA SusanSkarvan.jpg|<p align="center">[[Susan Skarvan]]</p> | ||
| + | File:CA CindyBrooks.jpg|<p align="center">[[Cindy Brooks]]</p> | ||
File:T0.png|<p align="center">[[Treena Antonelli]]</p> | File:T0.png|<p align="center">[[Treena Antonelli]]</p> | ||
| + | File:CA LizMeles.jpg|<p align="center">[[Liz Meles]]</p> | ||
File:CA TammiEllis.jpg|<p align="center">[[Tammi Ellis]]</p> | File:CA TammiEllis.jpg|<p align="center">[[Tammi Ellis]]</p> | ||
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File:CA LauraNolan.png|<p align="center">[[Laura Nolan]]</p> | File:CA LauraNolan.png|<p align="center">[[Laura Nolan]]</p> | ||
| + | File:AAA LaurieHatch.jpg|<p align="center">[[Laurie Hatch]]</p> | ||
File:CA NancyHogle.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Hogle]]</p> | File:CA NancyHogle.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Hogle]]</p> | ||
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File:CA JenineWalters.jpg|<p align="center">[[Jeanine Walters]]</p> | File:CA JenineWalters.jpg|<p align="center">[[Jeanine Walters]]</p> | ||
File:CA RozJansen.png|<p align="center">[[Roz Jansen]]</p> | File:CA RozJansen.png|<p align="center">[[Roz Jansen]]</p> | ||
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File:AAA GailMorgan.jpg|<p align="center">[[Gail Morgan]]</p> | File:AAA GailMorgan.jpg|<p align="center">[[Gail Morgan]]</p> | ||
File:CA WandaRoberts.jpg|<p align="center">[[Wanda Roberts]]</p> | File:CA WandaRoberts.jpg|<p align="center">[[Wanda Roberts]]</p> | ||
| + | File:JanetAtwood3.png|<p align="center">[[Janet Atwood]]</p> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | Other notable California Amazon wrestlers include [[Lynetta Skarvan]], | + | Other notable California Amazon wrestlers include [[Lynetta Skarvan]], Sharon Du Long, Karen Arnold, Lisa Dunwell, D'Ann Morse & Elvira Rojas. |
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== Gallery - Action Photos == | == Gallery - Action Photos == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Girls-judell.jpg|<p align="center">The women of | + | File:Girls-judell.jpg|<p align="center">The women of '''Camp Amazon'''</p> |
| − | File:CA201.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] & | + | File:CA201.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] & Nancy Hogle prepare to fight</p> |
File:Cindy and liz.jpg|<p align="center">[[Cindy Brooks]] & [[Liz Meles]]</p> | File:Cindy and liz.jpg|<p align="center">[[Cindy Brooks]] & [[Liz Meles]]</p> | ||
| − | File:CA200.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] traps | + | File:CA200.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] traps Margo Gowan in a side headlock</p> |
| − | File:CA202.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] works a | + | File:CA202.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] works a body-scissors submission on [[Nancy Skarvan]]</p> |
| − | File:Hatchmorse.png|<p align="center"> | + | File:Hatchmorse.png|<p align="center">Laurie Hatch and D'Ann Morse grapple on the mats</p> |
File:Treena-Nancy.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Skarvan]] punishes [[Treena Antonelli]] with a tight side headlock</p> | File:Treena-Nancy.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Skarvan]] punishes [[Treena Antonelli]] with a tight side headlock</p> | ||
| − | File:Treena-Shirleen1.jpg|<p align="center">[[Treena Antonelli]] & | + | File:Treena-Shirleen1.jpg|<p align="center">[[Treena Antonelli]] & Shirleen Garvey lock up</p> |
| − | File:ABrooksNolan2.png|<p align="center">[[Cindy Brooks]] & [[ | + | File:ABrooksNolan2.png|<p align="center">[[Cindy Brooks]] & Laura Nolan lock up</p> |
| − | File:Treena-Shirleen.jpg|<p align="center">[[Treena Antonelli]] traps | + | File:LizMelesJanetAtwood4.png|<p align="center">Janet Atwood outmuscles [[Liz Meles]]</p> |
| − | File:T8.jpg|<p align="center"> | + | File:Treena-Shirleen.jpg|<p align="center">[[Treena Antonelli]] traps Shirleen Garvey in a bodyscissors</p> |
| − | File:CA256.jpg|<p align="center"> | + | File:T8.jpg|<p align="center">Karen Arnold wraps her legs around [[Treena Antonelli]]'s waist</p> |
| − | File:Judell vs Nancy 31.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell | + | File:CA256.jpg|<p align="center">Margo Gowan & [[Judell Du Long]] in a test-of-stength</p> |
| − | File:Judelv.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell | + | File:Judell vs Nancy 31.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] tries for a waistlock versus [[Nancy Skarvan]]</p> |
| − | File:NancySkarvanLisaDunwell2jpeg.jpg|<p align="center"> | + | File:Judelv.jpg|<p align="center">[[Judell Du Long]] bodyscissors Elvira Rojas</p> |
| − | File:Full-2.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Skarvan]] & | + | File:NancySkarvanLisaDunwell2jpeg.jpg|<p align="center">Lisa Dunwell catches [[Nancy Skarvan]] in a side head-scissors</p> |
| − | File:Nancy vs Tammi 58.jpg|<p align="center"> | + | File:Full-2.jpg|<p align="center">[[Nancy Skarvan]] & Tammi Ellis shake hands pre-match</p> |
| − | File:TE6.png|<p align="center"> | + | File:Nancy vs Tammi 58.jpg|<p align="center">Tammi Ellis counters a [[Nancy Skarvan]] pin attempt with a bodyscissors</p> |
| + | File:TE6.png|<p align="center">Tammi Ellis in a bikini</p> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Production Companies]] | [[Category:Production Companies]] | ||
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[[Category:California Amazon]] | [[Category:California Amazon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:04, 26 December 2023
| California Amazon | |
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 Liz Meles and Susan Skarvan pose with the California Amazon sign | |
| Location | Pine Valley, CA, USA |
| Years active | 1973 - 1985 |
California Amazon was formed by the legendary Judell Du Long in 1973, and was arguably the first video production company that focused primarily on competitive wrestling. It was based in Pine Valley, California in southeastern San Diego County.
During its existence California Amazon filmed / photographed and released more than 300 submission wrestling matches, the first half of which were shot on Super 8 films with a switch to VHS and Beta in 1981. The earliest California Amazon videos were from 1974 with the latest videos released in 1985.
Judell said in a 2014 interview that she wrestled Nancy Hogle in the first ever California Amazon match. In the same interview, she also said that the first California Amazon match released on VHS and Beta was a 1981 battle between Nancy Skarvan versus Cindy Brooks.
There were also a number of boxing matches released by California Amazon.
Gallery - Notable Wrestlers
Other notable California Amazon wrestlers include Lynetta Skarvan, Sharon Du Long, Karen Arnold, Lisa Dunwell, D'Ann Morse & Elvira Rojas.
Gallery - Action Photos
The women of Camp Amazon
Judell Du Long & Nancy Hogle prepare to fight
Judell Du Long traps Margo Gowan in a side headlock
Judell Du Long works a body-scissors submission on Nancy Skarvan
Laurie Hatch and D'Ann Morse grapple on the mats
Nancy Skarvan punishes Treena Antonelli with a tight side headlock
Treena Antonelli & Shirleen Garvey lock up
Cindy Brooks & Laura Nolan lock up
Janet Atwood outmuscles Liz Meles
Treena Antonelli traps Shirleen Garvey in a bodyscissors
Karen Arnold wraps her legs around Treena Antonelli's waist
Margo Gowan & Judell Du Long in a test-of-stength
Judell Du Long tries for a waistlock versus Nancy Skarvan
Judell Du Long bodyscissors Elvira Rojas
Lisa Dunwell catches Nancy Skarvan in a side head-scissors
Nancy Skarvan & Tammi Ellis shake hands pre-match
Tammi Ellis counters a Nancy Skarvan pin attempt with a bodyscissors
Tammi Ellis in a bikini
