Tampa Sportatorium Black Tee

The Tampa Sportatorium, located at 106 N. Albany Avenue in Tampa, Florida emerged as a central hub for Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF), an influential wrestling promotion that thrived from the 1960s through the 1980s. The venue became synonymous with CWF, serving as the backdrop for numerous memorable matches and events that helped shape the careers of many wrestling legends.

Many iconic wrestlers graced the ring of the Tampa Sportatorium. Figures such as Dusty Rhodes, Jack Brisco, and Eddie Graham, who was also a significant promoter for CWF, became household names partly due to their performances at this venue. These events were often televised, bringing the drama and excitement of professional wrestling to a broader audience and cementing the Sportatorium's place in wrestling history.