SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, and NOSTALGIA: 03/28/2009
NEWS and NOTES
World Wrestling Entertainment‘s RAW/ECW crew will be at the Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo, TX, tonight. Advertised: Edge defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Shawn Michaels; Rey Mysterio, Jr., versus Kane; Jack Swagger defends the WWE ECW Title against Christian; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., versus Cryme Tyme; Mike Knox versus CM Punk; and Melina defends the WWE Women’s Title against Beth Phoenix. Also on the bill: Evan Bourne, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, Tony Atlas, and Tiffany. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
WWE’s SmackDown crew will be at the Amarillo Civic Center in Amarillo, TX, tonight. Advertised: Randy Orton & the Big Show versus Triple H & the Undertaker; Jeff Hardy versus Vladimir Kozlov; and Shelton Benjamin versus MVP. Also on the bill: Matt Hardy, the Great Khali, R-Truth, Maria, and Michelle McCool. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
Total Nonstop Action will be at the Clay County Events Center in Spencer, IA, tonight. Advertised: Jeff Jarrett versus Kurt Angle; Beer Money versus Team 3D in a tables match; and Suicide defends the TNA X Division Title against Sheik Abdul Bashir. Also on the bill: A.J. Styles, the Latin American Xchange, ODB, Chris Sabin, Sojourner Bolt, and No Limit. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
TNA results from the house show at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN, on March 27: Suicide over Chris Sabin by pinfall; ODB over Sojourner Bolt; Team 3D over No Limit to retain the IWGP Tag Team Title; A.J. Styles over Sheik Abdul Bashir; Beer Money over the Latin American Xchange to retain the TNA World Tag Team Title; and Jeff Jarrett over Kurt Angle.
The lineup for tonight’s Ring of Honor TV is as follows: Eddie Edwards versus Kevin Steen; Sara Del Ray versus Daizee Haze; Alex Payne versus Claudio Castagnoli; and Nigel McGuinness versus Jay Briscoe.
In case you do not have HDNet, you can go back and watch the March 21 debut broadcast of ROH’s program by clicking here. The video is in six parts.
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be at the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, GA, tonight. Advertised: For the SECW Heavyweight championship, Rob Adonis defends vs. Cru Jones. For the SECW Tag Team championship, Bulldog Raines & Josh Stone defends vs. Talent & Money. Frankie Valentine & Adrian Hawkins vs. Kyle Matthews & the Nightmare. Amy Morgan vs. Sumie Sakai with the winner becoming the #1 contender for the women’s championship. Jeremy Vain vs. Rick “the Kick” King vs. Josh “the Local Scene” Storm vs. Shooting Star. Colt Derringer vs. Chick “Golden Boy” Donovan. All tickets are $8, and kids under 7 get in free. For more information, call (678) 651-0144.
The All-American Wrestling Federation teams with High Octane Wrestling for an event at the Piedmont Civic Center in Piedmont, AL, tonight, featuring the retirement match for ?Bomber? Jack Lord. Advertised: Brian Alexander versus Air Paris for the HOW Heavyweight Title; Jack & Brine Lord defend the AAWF Tag Team Title against Bull Buchanan & Cameron Valentine; a three-way tag match for the HOW Tag Team Title featuring the Regular Guys, the Exotic Ones, and Thunder & Lighting; Donnie Buchanan defends the AAWF Heavyweight Title against Colby Godwin; Jess Wade versus Pretty Boy Floyd in a street fight; and Josh Stone versus Will Owens. Ringside seats are $7, general admission is $5 or $3 for kids 6-12, while children 5 and under are admitted free. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
Full Impact Pro will be at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, FL, tonight. Tickets are $20 ringside, $15 general, and $10 for kids 13 and under. Advance tickets are $12 general admission, and $8 for kids 13 and under. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (352) 422-4582.
Global Championship Wrestling will be at the Civic Center in Pell City, AL, tonight. Advertised: For the GCW tag championship, David Young & Dynamo defends vs. Theodore Tutwiler III & J.P. Magnum, w/Howard C. Cross. “Tropical” Tracy Taylor & Fantasy vs. Genni Right & Tiffany Roxx. Inhuman Fly vs. Johnny Slaughter. Micah Taylor vs. Adam Jacobs. Omega vs. Orion Bishop. Amos Moses vs. Will Owens. Antonio Garza vs. “Mr. Motivation” Bob Maddox. Bell time is at 7:30.
Championship Wrestling Overload will present ?Night of Champions? at the American Legion Pavilion in Wrightsville, GA, tonight. Doors open 6:30 Bell time is 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5. Kids 6-12 $3. Children 5 and under free with paid adult. Advertised: The Ringlord defends the CWO National Heavyweight Title against Derrick Andrew Reynolds. CWO Georgia Tag Champs VIP defend against Twisted with a Mystery Partner.
AWA Georgia will be at the Gray Bell Auction Building in Royston, GA, tonight. Advertised: Nick Halen, Ballenger, Enigma, Kevin Blue, Chris Spectra, James Blvd, Brian Lawler, and Tommy Sawyer. Tickets are $10 for adults, and kids under 13 get in free. Bell time is at 7:30.
Culture Shock Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Mossy Head, FL, tonight. Advertised: For the CSW championship, Bruce Marshell defends vs. Lane Smart. For the US championship, “Chocolate Boy Wonder” Marcus Gibbs defends vs. “Big Deal” Ryan Holland. Cameron Frost vs. DJ Durst in a Finishers only match. “BTY” Colby Godwin vs. Aaron Idol. Joe Milo vs. Terry Ryker in a 2 out of 3 falls match. Tickets are $6, and kids under 7 get in free. Bell time is at 8:00.
The All-Star Wrestling Alliance will present ?March Mayhem? at the National Guard Armory in Lexington, NC, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Tickets are $7 at the door, or $5 in advance. Children 5 and under admitted free. Advertised: ASWA Champion Matt Houston defends the belt against Mr. #1 George South. For advance tickets, call Donald or J.R. at 336-476-8922, or email aswawrestling@yahoo.com.
Southeastern Xtreme Wrestling will be at the X-Treme Sportatorium in Dothan, AL, tonight. Advertised: For the vacant SXW heavyweight championship, Big Daddy vs. Preston Veston III. Also on the bill: Luke Goldberg, in his last appearance, SXW Light Heavyweight champion Lil Luscious, Street Bandit, Joykilla, Country Boy Curtis, Chaos, the Blackheart, Psycho Carl, Mark Weiss, “Big” John Harley, Graveyard the Backstreet Brawler, A Man Called Rouge, and the Mexican Kid. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for military and kids 6-12, and free for kids under 6. Bell time is at 7:30.
Southern States Wrestling will be in Kingsport, TN, at the National Guard Armory tonight. Advertised: Coward Waves the Flag Match with Beau James vs. Tony Givens – match goes until one of the corner women waves the flag because she feels her man cannot continue; National Title Match, Robbie Cassidy vs. Tracy Smothers; CWA World TAG Title Match, KMF (with John Hawkins) vs. Wayne Adkins and Ray Idol; Misty James & Rebecca Lynn vs. Crystal Fire & Fabulous Blondie; and a TV Title Match, Eric Darkstorm vs. Moe Jenkins. Also advertised are Jamey Gibson and Mike Cooper. Front row tickets are $10, general admission is $8, and kids 10 and under get in for $5.
The All-Star Wrestling Network will be at the AWN Wrestleplex in Ft. Valley, GA, tonight. Advertised: Slaughter Pit, Leon Michaels, Ash, “the Marvelous One” Michael Stevens, “the Last Rebel” Jerry Thompson, “the Golden Boy” Chick Donovan, Paul Warfield, “the Almighty” Brokishi, Mike Kross, Iron Will, Sin City Mafia, Douglas McGuiness, Damenchia, “the Extreme” Phenom, and Nigel Sherrod. Doors open at 7:30 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (478) 397-5734.
Outlaw Championship Wrestling will be at the Cell in Moulton, AL, tonight. Advertised: Q-Ball, G-Man, Mr. Metla, Blaine Evans, MJP, Vinny Mac, Wild Irish Rose, Jay Blade, Brolly, Dusty, and Ryder. Bell time is at 8:00.
Dirty South Pro Wrestling will also be at the National Guard Armory in Brewton, AL, tonight. Tickets are $3. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 7:00.
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Turner Center in Arcadia, FL, tonight. Tickets are $20 for reserved ringside, $12 general admission, and $8 for kids. Bell time is at 7:30.
The All Pro Wrestling Alliance will be at the Petros-Joyner Elementary School in Oliver Springs, TN, tonight.
All-Star Wrestling will be at the Town Square Outlet Mall in Spring Hill, FL, tonight.
All-Star Wrestling will be at the ASW Arena in Lewisburg, TN, tonight.
American Pro Wrestling will be at the American Coliseum in Spartanburg, SC, tonight.
ATL Wrestling will be at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, tonight.
Classic Championship Wrestling will be at the Sparta Fairgrounds Emerson Black Building in Sparta, NC, tonight.
Flatline Championship Wrestling will be at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building in Grovetown, GA, tonight.
Fusion Tradition Wrestling will be at the New Stronghold in Sparta, TN, tonight.
High Velocity Wrestling will be at the New HVW Arena in Hendersonville, NC, tonight.
Millennium Wrestling Federation will be at the Vietnam Veterans Center in Lincolnton, NC, tonight.
National Championship Wrestling will be at the NCW Arena in Greenville, SC, tonight.
New Blood Championship Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Spindale, NC, tonight.
New Blood Wrestling will be at the Newbern Entertainment Center in Newbern, TN, tonight.
NWA Charlotte will be at the NWA Coliseum in Charlotte, NC, tonight.
NWA Main Event will be at the Community Life Center in Nashville, TN, tonight.
Ring Wars Carolina will be at the Cumberland County Crown Center in Fayetteville, NC, tonight.
Severe Attitude Wrestling will be at the Sevierville Civic Center in Sevierville, TN, tonight.
The Southern Wrestling Association will be at the National Guard Armory in Forest City, NC, tonight.
The Squared Circle Wrestling Academy will be at the National Guard Armory in Wentworth, NC, tonight.
Tennessee Championship Wrestling will be at the Old Armory in Pulaski, TN, tonight.
The Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation will be at the Showplex Arena in Trenton, TN, tonight.
The following information in regard to birthdays and memoriams has been compiled from various sources. In the event you can let us know of any omissions or corrections, please email to contributions@georgiawrestlinghistory.com.
Birthdays: Terry ?Warlord? Szopinski (1962) and Umaga (1973).
In Memoriam: Abe Coleman (101, 2007) and Ron Slinker (62, 2008).
Added to this year’s NWA Legends weekend fanfest in Charlotte, NC, are the Fantastics (Tommy Rogers & Bobby Fulton).
Click here for Larry Goodman’s review of the March 21 broadcast of Showtime All-Star Wrestling.
NOSTALGIA
MARCH 28, 1933 (TUESDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Milo Steinborn defeated Richard Dick (2-0) > Joe Savoldi defeated Jack Zarnas by disqualification (2-0)
MARCH 28, 1939 (TUESDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? WARREN ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby ? Promoters) > Joe Levine versus Sammy Miller > George Romanoff versus Mike Cassidy > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Jack McAdams* versus Bob Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack McAdams had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Eddie Williams on November 14, 1938, in Atlanta, GA.
MARCH 28, 1947 (FRIDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Flash Clifford defeated Carlos Rodriguez > Dick Lever defeated Wally Dusek by disqualification > Vic Holbrook defeated Rudy Strongberg > Johnny Long defeated the Shadow by disqualification > Don McIntyre & Nick Carter defeated Herb Freeman & Tom Mahoney
MARCH 28, 1952 (FRIDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon and Sonny Kurgis wrestled to a draw > Jack McDonald defeated Mike Paidousis > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Newman defeated Don McIntyre* to win title / Notes: Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Art Nelson on September 10, 1951, in Augusta.
MARCH 28, 1955 (MONDAY) ? AUGUSTA, GA ? WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Jerry Graham by countout > Dizzy Davis defeated Steve Novak by countout > Wild Red Berry defeated Gorgeous George (2-1) / Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.
MARCH 28, 1955 (MONDAY) ? VALDOSTA, GA ? VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chris Averoff versus Aldo Bogni > Chicken Wire Cage Match: Carlos Rodriguez versus Red McIntyre ruled a no contest / Notes: Chris Averoff and Aldo Bogni were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.
MARCH 28, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) ? AUGUSTA, GA ? WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Blassie versus Rocky Columbo > Midget Match: Fuzzy Cupid versus Cowboy Bradley > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MARCH 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Heinkler and Billy Red Lyons wrestled to a draw > Rocky Columbo defeated Kurt Von Brawner by disqualification > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Dillon > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* defeated Jerry Graham / Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 10, 1958, in Atlanta.
MARCH 28, 1960 (MONDAY) ? AUGUSTA, GA ? WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus Serge Malkoff > Handicap Match: Big Humphrey versus Jack Terry & Bad Boy Hines > Barbed Wire Fence Match: Freddie Blassie versus Haystacks Calhoun / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MARCH 28, 1961 (TUESDAY) ? MACON, GA ? MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Fryer and Buddy Barkley wrestled to a draw > Tiny Evans defeated Killer Campbell > Bill Dromo & Guy Mitchell defeated Jim Burke & Gypsy Joe > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Chief Little Eagle defeated Skull Murphy* by disqualification / Notes: Skull Murphy had been billed as the Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 10, 1961.
MARCH 28, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) ? COLUMBUS, GA ? COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Harben defeated Frank Hickey > Evon Marion defeated Charley Laye > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki by disqualification > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun / Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta.
MARCH 28, 1964 (FRIDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? WAII STUDIOS (Don McIntyre ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Television Title Match: Sputnik Monroe defeated Chief Little Eagle to win title / Notes: This was for the ?Live Atlanta Wrestling? television program hosted by Ed Capral. The match between Sputnik Monroe and Chief Little Eagle was the final match of an ongoing tournament to determine the inaugural Southern Television Champion.
MARCH 28, 1967 (TUESDAY) ? MACON, GA ? MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Pancho Rosario > Ike Eakins defeated Gorilla Marconi > Billy & Bad Boy Hines versus El Mongol & Oki Shikina ruled a no contest / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.
MARCH 28, 1970 (SATURDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert & El Mongol defeated Chati Yokuchi & Fuji > Les Wolff and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Alberto Torres defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the ?Atlanta TV Wrestling? television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O?Dell managed Buddy Colt.
MARCH 28, 1972 (TUESDAY) ? MACON, GA ? MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears & Mr. X defeated Pat & Mike Kelly > Koa Tiki defeated Oki Shikina > Women’s Match: Toni Rose versus Vicky Williams > Buddy Colt defeated Klondike Bill > Roberto Soto and Assassin #2 wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Flash Monroe / Notes: Toni Rose and Vicky Williams were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Assassin #1 managed Mr. X.
MARCH 28, 1973 (WEDNESDAY) ? COLUMBUS, GA ? COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Jack Evans > Sweet Daddy Siki defeated the Demon > Women’s Match: Susan Green defeated Donna Christianello > Jerry Oates & Jim Wilson and Chati Yokuchi & Fuji wrestled to a draw > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Sputnik Monroe > Bob Armstrong & Norvel Austin defeated Jack Crawford & Tarzan Tyler on a reverse decision > Boxing Match: Bill Dromo defeated Rocket Monroe / Notes: The match between Bob Armstrong & Norvel Austin and Jack Crawford & Tarzan Tyler ended when Crawford pinned Austin after Tyler gave him an illegal karate chop to the throat that was not seen by referee Leon Ogle, but Ogle quickly reversed his decision when Crawford and Tyler attacked Armstrong, who had no help while Austin was knocked out temporarily. The program for this card noted that Tyler was the reigning Columbus Heavyweight Champion.
MARCH 28, 1975 (FRIDAY) ? ATLANTA, GA ? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kent and Ricky Gibson wrestled to a draw > Don Muraco defeated Dudley Clements > Jerry Lawler & Don Greene and Jerry Brisco & Rocky Johnson wrestled to a draw > Assassin #2 defeated Tony Parisi > Toru Tanaka defeated Bobo Brazil > Dusty Rhodes versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Dusty Rhodes and Abdullah the Butcher were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2, Toru Tanaka, and Abdullah the Butcher.
MARCH 28, 1978 (TUESDAY) ? MACON, GA ? MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Dillinger defeated Bill Irwin at 13:00 > Steve Regal & the Magnificent Zulu defeated John Ruggers & Jacques Goulet at 18:00 > Boxing Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Rock Hunter by knockout in fourth round > Georgia Television Title Match: Tony Atlas defeated Ole Anderson* by disqualification > Texas Death Match: Tommy Rich defeated Stan Hansen / Notes: It was announced that Wahoo McDaniel would be wrestling in Macon soon.
MARCH 28, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) ? COLUMBUS, GA ? COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Raymond Rougeau versus Rick Oliver > Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson versus Luke Graham & Kurt Von Hess > Bob Armstrong versus Blackjack Lanza > Mr. Wrestling #1 versus the Masked Superstar > Stan Hansen & Wahoo McDaniel versus Ric Flair & Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Luke Graham and Kurt Von Hess.
MARCH 28, 1980 (FRIDAY) ? DALTON, GA ? FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Poure versus Bill Dromo > Jay Strongbow versus Charlie Fulton > Joe Powell versus Genichiro Tenryu > Tommy Rich & Kevin Sullivan versus Austin Idol & Baron Von Raschke / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MARCH 28, 1981 (SATURDAY) ? CHATTANOOGA, TN ? CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Mike Davis > Charlie Cook defeated Bobby Garrett > Roberto Soto defeated Les Thornton > National Heavyweight Title Match: Steve O defeated the Mongolian Stomper* by disqualification > National Tag Team Title Match: Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts* versus Roberto Soto & Mr. Wrestling #2 ruled a no contest / Notes: Roberto Soto substituted for Ted DiBiase to team with Mr. Wrestling #2 in the match with Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts, who were joined at the ring by Michael Hayes. Don Carson managed the Mongolian Stomper.
MARCH 28, 1983 (MONDAY) ? DAYTON, OH ? HARA ARENA (Les Thatcher ? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Iron Sheik defeated Joe Lightfoot > Killer Brooks defeated Brian Blair > Bob Roop defeated Johnny Rich > Tony Atlas defeated Larry Zbyszko by disqualification > Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich & the Masked Superstar > Dick Murdoch defeated Ivan Koloff
MARCH 28, 1985 (THURSDAY) ? PITTSBURGH, PA (Ole Anderson ? Promoter / Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > Denny Brown & Sam Houston and the Rock & Roll RPMs wrestled to a draw > Jimmy Jackson defeated the Super Assassin > Magnum T.A. defeated Ivan Koloff > Tully Blanchard defeated Dusty Rhodes by disqualification > Jimmy Valiant defeated the Barbarian by countout > Manny Fernandez, Buzz Tyler & Pez Whatley defeated John Tatum, Buddy Landel & Arn Anderson
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