The Phrase “All In” Being Used in Wrestling Prior to 2018

[KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!]

Of course it’s been used billions of times and is in no way a unique term, but just wondering if any past uses stick out to you now. Kind of like how Sylvester Stallone had a discussion about being expandable in First Blood Part 2. Expendable has also of course been said billions of times and is no way unique, but after The Expendables came out and was tremendously successfully that scene is a little funny to go back to watch.

The only reason I bring it up is because I watched two wrestling movies recently from decades ago and noticed both used the term All In.

My mind is Swiss cheese right now due to tiredness, but I think in Night and the City (1950) the protagonist who is a hustler says he’s going to go all in with wrestling or is trying to convince an investor to go all in.

Likewise in The Wretler (1974) Ed Asner talks about going all in at some point. I think in regard to choosing a new champion, but it could have been the Super Bowl of Wrestling plot point he’s talking about.

[Futureraven: Beelzebruv]

At least in Britain, Pro Wrestling was often referred to as "All-In Wrestling" so it has long roots.

[OVO 40 hunched over like he 80]

That’s what Billy Jack Haynes said at the dog track

[Kevin Hamilton]

The Gambler surely would have said it if he had promo time. Granted, he was likely a shitty gambler, he didn't even have pants. Guess that's the consequence of goin all in.

[Joe Neglia]

Something something Missy Hyatt something or another...

[chazraps]

Not too far back, but I was surprised in the GG Allin references thread to find that Cody has been using #AllIn since at least 2013: twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=%40codyrhodeswwe%20%23allin&src=typd