Claim: In 1977, some notable wrestling matches included Chavo Guerrero defeating Alfonso Dantés for the NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship, and Fishman defeating El Cobarde in a Lucha de Apuesta mask vs. mask match, while awards Wrestler of the Year going to Dusty Rhodes and Tag Team of the Year going to Gene and Ole Anderson as recognized by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.
Evidence: Dusty Rhodes 1977 1977 Gene and Ole Anderson (2) In the 1970s, Dantés won the NWA World Light Heavyweight title three times and defeated Chavo Guerrero Sr. on April 15, 1977, in Mexico City. On September 27 Fishman defeated his longtime back stage friend El Cobarde, forcing him to unmask, giving Fishman two major mask wins within a week of each other.