Never Sit Too Close To The Ring

Never Sit Too Close To The Ring

by Bill Knell


High School was a transitional time for me and many doors were opened. I want to share one of several important opportunities created by my time at Boca Ciega (1971-1973}.

I took Mass Media during my Senior Year. The teacher was amazing and she gave us an assignment to use what we were learning in a project of our choosing. Because I knew guys involved with Pro Wrestling, I decided to make a film about it.

I rented a 16mm camera and headed to the Sportatorium in Tampa with a classmate. Professional Wrestling From Florida was taped there every Thursday. Gordon Solie was the host.

I joined a fitness club in 1972. It was located in Tampa and owned by pro wrestler Larry Simon (The Great Malenko). After one of his sons and I got to know each other, I was invited to hang around when the pros came to work out and practice after closing. I helped roll out the mats they used.

I met guys like Dusty Rhodes, Buddy Colt, Tim Woods and others. Later, I met Gordon Solie who got me permission to film at the Sportatorium. Larry Simon allowed me to film at his health club. The wrestlers were really nice and I got some amazing interviews. The situation at the Sportatorium was more on the wild side.

Matches were being filmed for the TV Show and Gordon Solie was at the mercy of Dusty Rhodes during his segments. It all made for some great moments in my movie. That included one that occured when Chris Markoff threw his opponent out of the ring. He almost landed on top of me and my sound guy.

My color film ended up being just 45 minutes long, but every moment was exciting. My teacher and the class loved it.

I took a lot away from that class and film making experience. I have produced documentaries, been an advisor to multiple sci-fi films, had my own cable show sponsored by Time/Life and am listed on imdb (Bill Knell). It took an amazing teacher to guide me in directions I never thought to go.

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