On Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 5:27 PM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 05/22/2008
NEWS
The second incarnation of the Southside Trash, Rowdy and Big Daddy, reached an amicable decision today to part ways. Rowdy, whose real name is Randy Harris, and the only original member of SST, has been teaming with Raunchy, also known as ‘Hot Property’ Drew Golden in its third lineup. The Independent Wrestling Network is owned by Dwayne Bell, who wrestled as Big Daddy until injuries forced him from active in ring action. Both Harris and Golden had been booking for the IWN, which runs weekly events in Columbus, GA. Harris and Golden resigned from that position effective today over what Harris called “backstage drama. Some guys were complaining that the IWN was the Southside Trash show, but I never booked it that way.” In a response from Bell, he confirmed the split was amicable and is a business decision. Bell will take over booking duties for IWN, while Harris and Golden will continue to not only wrestle for the new Prime Time Pro Wrestling promotion out of Manchester, GA, but also continue to book for PTPW. “We are not leaving the IWN for Prime Time”, said Harris. “We already had the book in both places. Dwayne and I are still good friends, but this decision is best for business.” (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at Plaza De Toros Santa Maria in Queretaro, Mexico, tonight. (Rich Tate)
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be at the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus the Super Destroyer; Frankie Valentine versus Adrian Hawkins; Bambi defends the SECW Women’s Title against Fiona; and Josh Stone versus Bulldog Raines. Also advertised: Kyle Matthews, Seth Cruise, Tyler Smith, Pretty Boy Floyd, and the Nightmare. (Rich Tate)
Down South Hardcore Wrestling returns to the Howard Coffin Park Gymnasium in Brunswick, GA, on May 24. Doors open at 6:30 PM and bell time is 7:15. Tickets are $8. Advertised: "The Truth" Dallas Riley defends the DSHW United States Championship against "The Hot One" Lance Alonte. (Thomas Bugg)
NWA Southern Pro Wrestling will be at Roanoke Chowan Community College in Ahoskie, NC, on May 24. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and bell time is at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 5-12, and kids under 5 get in free. Tickets are available at the Tomahawk Hotel. Advertised: NWA Continental Championship, Damien Wayne (c) vs. Mike Booth. Also scheduled for action: The Geordie Bulldogs, Brandon Day, Rex Sterling, Xsiris, Kameo, Q-Sic, and The Old School Empire. (Thomas Bugg)
The Allied Independent Wrestling Federations presents Pure Pro Wrestling on May 24 at the Wentworth, NC, National Guard Armory. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Bell time is 7:30. Tickets are $7 at the door. Advertised: a 30-man over the top "Seal the Deal" Rumble with the winner receiving a shot at the AIWF Heavyweight Championship at Deal with the Steel, including AIWF Tag Team Champions Lance and Harlem Bravado, "The 1st" Ric Converse, Jason Blade, AIWF Television/Cyberzone Champion Louis Moore, "Simply" Steve Green, Chris Severn, "The Gate City Sinner" Trent Wylde, Robbie Stanley, Kamikaze Kid, UNOD, Donnie Dollar and more to be announced. AIWF Heavyweight Championship: Best of 3 falls, Justin Flash (C) vs. "Handsome" Jimi Love, AIWF Tag Team Championship: Extended 30 Minute time Limit, The Bravado Brothers (C) vs. UNOD. (Thomas Bugg)
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOTES
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Bryan Danielson (27) and Traci Brooks.
Today in Memoriam: George Zaharias (76, 1984)
NOSTALGIA
MAY 22, 1923 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (American Legion – Promoter) > Jockey Eager defeated Charley LeBey (2-0) at 3:00 and 20:00 > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: K.O. Crosby defeated Jackie Carr in the fourth round > John Pesek defeated Dick Daviscourt (2-0) at 39:19 and 9:06
MAY 22, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (F.P. Owens – Promoter) > Dave Terrell versus John Dameron > Eddie Wagner versus Ambrose Cole > Tom Malloy versus Wayne Coleman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a preliminary match, but no details were provided following the card.
MAY 22, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (C.W. Bennett – Promoter) > Glenn Cowan versus Young Gotch > Bob Anderson versus Whitey Patterson > Ted Radcliffe versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Fans were admitted free of charge.
MAY 22, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Weyman Boyles – Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee and Young Londos wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Sammy Stein defeated John Mauldin by disqualification > Hugh Winn defeated Dan Kellenger / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card. Tiny Ruff, Jay Jarvis, and Bull Schmidt were credited as being referees for this card. It was reported that ten cases of beer were given away to lucky fans.
MAY 22, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SUNSET ATHLETIC CLUB (Promoter – Unknown) Notes: Two wrestling matches and three boxing bouts were scheduled. No documented results or line up for this card have been found.
MAY 22, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Raines and Chief Chewacki wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Yousef Mahmout defeated Roland Kirchmeyer at 35:00 (2-1) > Pete Sauer defeated George Koverly at 39:00
MAY 22, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Joe Woods versus Sammy Miller > Glenn Cowan versus Baron Von Hoffman > Ripper Reeves versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 22, 1948 (SATURDAY) – STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Mile High Ross defeated the Blimp by disqualification > Tommy Ward defeated Joe Estes > Tony Mello defeated Mr. X by disqualification / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
MAY 22, 1950 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Therese Theis defeated Ellen Olsen > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Tom Mahoney & Babe Zaharias by disqualification > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Red Terror* defeated Nick Carter (2-1) / Notes: The Red Terror had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Carter on May 12, 1950, in Atlanta, although he lost it to Don McIntyre on May 19, 1950, in Atlanta.
MAY 22, 1951 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Plummer and Tarzan White wrestled to a draw > Red Dugan defeated Dan O'Connor > Charley Laye defeated Lozano Martinez by disqualification
MAY 22, 1952 (THURSDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey defeated Kola Kwariani > Doran O'Hara defeated Jack McDonald > Danny Dusek defeated Argentina Rocca
MAY 22, 1957 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Galento, Kurt Von Brawner & the Great Mitsu versus George Drake, Nick Roberts & Oni Wiki Wiki / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 22, 1959 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie, Skull Murphy & Gypsy Joe defeated Don McClarty, Ray & Dickie Gunkel
MAY 22, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) / Notes: A card was scheduled for this date, but no information has been found.
MAY 22, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Barbetta defeated Farmer Powell at 13:00 > Andre Drapp defeated Lenny Montana by disqualification > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Mark Stone & Chief Little Eagle at 43:00 / Notes: The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962.
MAY 22, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Chris Averoff > Greg Peterson defeated Tito Kopa at 12:00 > Lenny Montana and Derrell Cochran wrestled to a draw > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler* versus Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest / Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on May 10, 1963, in Atlanta.
MAY 22, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Les Wolfe – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Charlie Carr > Wildman Phillips defeated Ron Reed > Buddy Fuller defeated Don Carson > Kurt & Karl Von Brauner defeated Joe Scarpa & Lester Welch > Ray Gunkel defeated Sputnik Monroe at 50:10 / Notes: Charlie Carr substituted for Tex Riley in the match with Greg Peterson. Lester Welch was billed as a mystery partner to Joe Scarpa for the match with Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. Saul Weingeroff managed the Von Brauners. This was the first Atlanta card promoted by Les Wolfe following the departure of Don McIntyre.
MAY 22, 1965 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Tony Baillargeon > Buddy Fuller defeated Jerry Miller > Buddy Fuller defeated George Harris / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.
MAY 22, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Dalton versus Jerry Miller > Tony Baillargeon versus Pedro Zapata > Jesse James & Chief Little Eagle versus Kurt & Karl Von Brauner / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner.
MAY 22, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Jack Vansky > Bill Dromo defeated Oki Shikina > Professor Kimura versus El Mongol > Bill Miller and Doug Gilbert wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Alberto Torres & Leo Garibaldi defeated Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim by disqualification > Joe Scarpa defeated Paul DeMarco at 20:00 / Notes: Tim Geohagen and Jack Vansky were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Professor Kimura and El Mongol, but no results were reported after the card. Leo Garibaldi substituted for Ramon Torres to team with Alberto Torres in the match with Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. As it turned out, Colt & Von Stroheim were also replacements, as the Assassins were suspended by the NWA for a multitude of infractions over recent months. It was reported that the final straw that led the NWA to suspend them from all NWA promotions throughout the “Continental USA, Hawaii, Canada, and in most of South America” happened when they attempted to pull a switch against Dory Funk, Jr., on May 15, 1970. Homer O’Dell managed Colt & Von Stroheim. O’Dell announced that he had fired Professor Kimura from his stable. The program for this card credited Bill Evans as the ringside photographer for matches in Atlanta.
MAY 22, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 defeated the Scorpion > The Professional defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > Fidel Castillo defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Doug Gilbert began wearing his mask again, resulting in him only being referred to once again as the Professional. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.
MAY 22, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD FAIRGROUNDS (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Ted Oates versus Wayne Cowan > The Avenger versus the Cougar > Jack Armstrong versus El Mongol > Bill Bowman & Joe Turner versus Randy Curtis & Koa Tiki > Dick Steinborn & Argentina Apollo defeated Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* versus Ox Baker / Notes: Aside from the match between Dick Steinborn & Argentina Apollo and Rock Hunter & Assassin #2, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Hunter managed Assassin #2. Mr. X managed Bill Bowman and Joe Turner.
MAY 22, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Norvel Austin defeated Bill White by disqualification > Tiger Conway, Jr., defeated Tony Romano > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Frank Martinez > Women’s Match: Joyce Grable defeated Donna Christianello > Bob Armstrong, Jerry Oates & Leon Ogle defeated J.C. Dykes & the Super Infernos > Bill Dromo versus Bobby Duncum ruled a no contest / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.
MAY 22, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hartford Love defeated Doug Gilbert > Helmut Schmidt defeated Paul Ellering > Adrian Adonis defeated Wolfgang Schmidt > 1,000 Silver Dollar Match: Ole Anderson defeated Tommy Rich > Stan Hansen defeated Adrian Adonis > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Adrian Adonis substituted for Rocky Johnson in the match with Stan Hansen. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher, Wolfgang & Helmut Schmidt. Hunter was barred from ringside during the match between Abdullah and Thunderbolt Patterson.
MAY 22, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Genichiro Tenryu defeated Charlie Fulton > Doug Somers and Mike Stallings wrestled to a draw > Ray Candy defeated Frank Monte > Tommy Rich defeated Kurt Von Hess > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Wahoo McDaniel, Dusty Rhodes & Mad Dog Vachon defeated the Masked Superstar, Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff
MAY 22, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Sweetan versus Eddie Gilbert > Mike Sharpe versus Rocket Monroe > Kevin Sullivan versus Baron Von Raschke > Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff versus Lars Anderson & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.
MAY 22, 1982 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Prichard defeated Chick Donovan > Ray Stevens and Kevin Sullivan wrestled to a draw > Bob & Brad Armstrong defeated John Studd & the Super Destroyer > Michael Hayes defeated the Masked Superstar > No DQ Match: Tommy Rich versus Buzz Sawyer ruled a no contest
MAY 22, 1984 (TUESDAY) – HUNTINGTON, WV (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Tim Horner (Winner) > One-Night Tournament: Jimmy Valiant defeated Les Thornton; Brad Armstrong defeated Tommy Rogers; Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Kong Bundy; the Spoiler defeated King Konga’ Ole Anderson defeated Ted DiBiase; Jake Roberts defeated Ron Garvin; Hawk defeated Animal by coin toss; Roberts defeated Armstrong; Valiant defeated Spoiler; Anderson and Hawk wrestled to a draw; Valiant defeated Volkoff; Roberts defeated Valiant to win / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal and the tournament. When the falls came down to Hawk and Animal having to wrestle, they refused and demanded the decision be based on a coin toss. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
MAY 22, 1988 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM (Jim Crockett – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Rick Steiner defeated Kendall Windham > Larry Zbyszko and Brad Armstrong wrestled to a draw > Ivan Koloff & the Powers of Pain defeated Tim Horner, Bugsy McGraw & the Italian Stallion > Ron & Jimmy Garvin defeated Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotundo > Nikita Koloff defeated Al Perez by disqualification > The Road Warriors defeated the Sheepherders > The Fantastics defeated the Midnight Express > Dusty Rhodes, Lex Luger & Sting versus Barry Windham, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard ruled a no contest > Steve Williams defeated Ric Flair by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that 7,300 were in attendance for this card.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 05/23/2008
NEWS
After our story yesterday on the current version of the Southside Trash leaving the Independent Wrestling Network was posted, we were contacted by Randy Harris, who wrestles as Rowdy. He asked to clarify his statement regarding complaints of the IWN being perceived as the “Southside Trash Show”. As we reported, “some guys were complaining”, referred to IWN management. Harris wanted to make it clear he had heard no complaints from the talent being used. (Rich Tate)
The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame will be honoring several people at its annual events in Amsterdam, NY, on Friday and Saturday. Bret Hart, Bob Backlund, Gene Kiniski, Bobo Brazil, Giant Baba, Betty Niccoli, Toots Mondt, Ray Steele, Tom Jenkins, and Ernie and Emil Dusek are being honored by the PWHF. Kiniski and Niccoli are said to be attending to receive their honors in person. Also reportedly confirmed to be in attendance for the festivities are George Steele, Killer Kowalski, Billy Graham, Paul Orndorff, Mae Young, Dick Beyer, Nick Bockwinkel, Billy Two Rivers, Johnny Rodz, Red Bastein, Lou Albano, Tony Atlas, J.J. Dillon, Manny Soto, Cousin Luke, Jay Strongbow, Don Bass, and Dory Funk, Jr., among others. Ray Apollo will be master of ceremonies for the induction dinner. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico, tonight. WWE made the following changes effective today to their existing schedule: Boise, ID, moved from June 13 to June 14, while Salt Lake City, UT, moved from June 14 to June 16. All tickets containing the original dates will be honored. (Rich Tate)
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling results from the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, GA, on May 22: Kyle Matthews over Tyler Smith; Chris Lightning and Pretty Boy Floyd went to a draw; Bambi over Fiona to retain the SECW Women’s Title; Bulldog Raines over Josh Stone; Frankie Valentine over Adrian Hawkins to retain the SECW Cruiserweight Title; and the Super Destroyer over Tommy Rich by disqualification. SECW will be at the Championship Arena in Hokes Bluff, AL, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus Bulldog Raines in a lumberjack match; Bambi defends the SECW Women’s Title against Nigel Sherrod, putting up $1,000; Josh Stone versus Chip Day in a match for the SECW Cruiserweight Title; Frankie Valentine versus Seth Cruise; TDC versus the Inferno; and Brian Alexander versus a mystery opponent. (Rich Tate)
Tonight New Generation Wrestling will be in Liberty, SC, at the Liberty Recreation Department. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Advertised: The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane), The Rock & Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), Greg Valentine, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Manny Fernandez, Bobby Fulton, the Barbarian, Buff Bagwell, "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart, Mr. #1 George South, and a special appearance by NWA & Mid-Atlantic Wrestling legend Ole Anderson. For more info, call 864-508-2986 or e-mail ngwpromoter@yahoo.com. Proceeds to benefit the Liberty Recreation Department. (Larry Goodman)
The debut of Ring of Honor’s Take No Prisoners PPV is May 30, and is available on Dish Network, iN DEMAND, and TVN cable systems, with rates ranging from $9.95 to $14.95 depending on the carrier. There will also be replays throughout the month of June. The lineup, without spoiling the finishes, is as follows: Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH Heavyweight Title against the winner of a four-corners match featuring Tyler Black, Claudio Castagnoli, Delirious, and Go Shiozaki; Bryan Danielson versus Austin Aries; Davey Richards & Rocky Romero defend the ROH World Tag Team Title against Ruckus & Jigsaw; Roderick Strong versus Kevin Steen; and Mark & Jay Briscoe versus Joey Matthews & Necro Butcher, with Lacey. Also part of the package is Adam Pearce, Brent Albright, Erick Stevens, B.J. Whitmer, and the Larry Sweeney Show. (Rich Tate)
I Believe in Wrestling returns to the Downtown Recreation Center in Orlando, FL, on June 21. Bell time is 7:30pm. Advertised: in the main event, Kirby "Krazy K" Mack defends the AWA Light Heavyweight Championship against Chasyn Rance. Mister Saint Laurente will defend the AWA Florida Heavyweight Championship against Jon Davis. The Heartbreak Express will take on The Dynamic Duo. Also featuring: T.J. Mack, The Lifeguards, Demon Toro, Jaison Moore, Austin Amadeus, Nick Holler, The Vandalz, and "Classy" Chris Nelson. Tickets are $10. For more info call (407) 694-3912. (Rich Tate)
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOTES
Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling. (Rich Tate)
Today in Memoriam: Ray Candy (43, 1994), Owen Hart (33, 1999), and Bob Yuma (54, 2006)
NOSTALGIA
MAY 23, 1932 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – SUNNYDALE ARENA (C.S. Lippard – Promoter) > Jackie Nichols defeated Grady McCauley > Young Strangler Lewis defeated Johnnie Mount > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* defeated Bearcat Jones / Notes: Jack Ross had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since May 2, 1932.
MAY 23, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Judson defeated Jack Zarnas at 40:00 > Milo Steinborn defeated George Zaharias (2-1) / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card.
MAY 23, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – MUNICIPAL STADIUM (W.K. Carswell – Promoter) > Bobby Stewart defeated Cleve Walsh > Dick Lever defeated Jim Achlin
MAY 23, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Young Gotch > John Mauldin versus Glenn Cowan > Frank Remille versus Harry Nixon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 23, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Fred Lassiter versus Gus Pappas > Hugh Winn versus Eddie Elzea / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 23, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Blue Sun Jennings defeated Karl Davis by disqualification > Frank Speer defeated Dorv Roche > Pete Sauer defeated Karl Sarpolis at 70:00 (2-1)
MAY 23, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus Foy Rivers > Bill Faulkner versus Young Londos > John Mauldin versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 23, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Mazurki defeated Alf Johnson > Henry Piers and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Dorv Roche / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Everett Marshall in St. Louis, MO, on February 23, 1939. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.
MAY 23, 1939 (TUESDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Billy Michaels versus Young Londos > Tony Papalino versus Red Dugan > Honey Boy Hackney defeated Jack McAdams / Notes: Aside from the match between Honey Boy Hackney and Jack McAdams, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.
MAY 23, 1945 (WEDNESDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Al Massey & Cowboy Luttrall defeated Jack Dillon & Babe Zaharias by disqualification > Nick Carter defeated Dobie Osborne by disqualification
MAY 23, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Coffield and Nick Carter wrestled to a draw > Tom Mahoney defeated Leo Savage > Al Galento & Joe Kirkland defeated Johnny Long & Tiny Oxford > Don McIntyre defeated Strangler Lewis
MAY 23, 1953 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex Riley defeated Danny Dusek > Henry Harrell defeated Carlos Guzman > Art Nelson defeated Nick Carter > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Mr. Moto / Notes: Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953. Fuji managed Moto.
MAY 23, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charro Azteca versus Red McIntyre > Eddie Gossett versus Andre Drapp > Jerry Graham versus Dizzy Davis / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 23, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White defeated Tokyo Joe > Bob Cummings versus Doran O'Hara / Notes: Bob Cummings and Doran O'Hara were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.
MAY 23, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Raines and Rocky Columbo wrestled to a draw > Tim Geohagen defeated Babe Zaharias > Jerry Graham and Jackie Nichols wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > North American Heavyweight Title Match: Danny McShain defeated Don McIntyre / Notes: Danny McShain had been billed as the North American Heavyweight Champion on May 16, 1956, and after a match with Don McIntyre on that Augusta card, the title was held up. As a result of this match, McShain continued his reign.
MAY 23, 1958 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ronnie Etchison and the Jungle Boy wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: Judy Glover defeated Nell Stewart > The Mighty Yankee & the Jungle Boy defeated Ronnie Etchison & Rocky Columbo at 40:00
MAY 23, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran and Red Dugan wrestled to a draw > Derrell Cochran & Prince Kalani defeated Jim Burke & Red Dugan > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Bob Rasmussen versus Gypsy Joe ruled a no contest
MAY 23, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Stone and Bulldog Lawley wrestled to a draw > Lenny Montana defeated Dick Steinborn > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle / Notes: The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962.
MAY 23, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Reed versus Charlie Carr > Greg Peterson versus Don Carson > Ray Gunkel & Tex Riley versus Saul Weingeroff & Kurt Von Brauner / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 23, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bad Boy Hines defeated Bozo Brown > Bobby Graham defeated Nick Kozak > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Cora Combs > Louie Tillet defeated Dick Steinborn
MAY 23, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Joe Turco > Bill Dromo defeated Tony Nero > Paul DeMarco defeated the Red Raider > El Mongol defeated Tom Bradley > The Assassins defeated the Kentuckians > The Professional defeated Professional #2 by disqualification / Notes: The bout between El Mongol and referee Tom Bradley was a special challenge match initiated by Bradley, but we are unclear as to what led to the challenge, and if any special circumstances were on the line as part of the challenge. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. Garibaldi disqualified Professional #2 in his match with the Professional when he believed Pro #2 had a weapon in his mask.
MAY 23, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Miller defeated Pedro Valdez > Paul DeMarco & Nick Bockwinkel defeated Alberto Torres & Doug Gilbert > Professor Kimura defeated Jack Vansky / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. It was announced on this episode that Homer O’Dell and Professor Kimura had parted ways. Paul Jones joined Capral to announce that since the Assassins had been suspended, and Assassin #2 was the reigning Georgia Television Champion, he was declaring the title vacant and had set a match for May 29, 1970, between Nick Bockwinkel and Joe Scarpa to determine a new champion.
MAY 23, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates and Karl Von Stroheim wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated Tippi Wells > Bob Armstrong, Derrell Cochran & Dick Steinborn defeated Ox Baker, Oki Shikina & Assassin #1 > Koa Tiki versus Assassin #2 ruled a no contest / Notes: The match between Koa Tiki and Assassin #2 ended when Tiki tried to unmask the Assassin, but the masked man retreated to the dressing room in order to maintain his identity.
MAY 23, 1973 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Romano versus Bob Orton, Jr. > Bill White versus Tiger Conway, Jr. > Billy Spears versus Jerry Oates > Bobby Shane versus Norvel Austin > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Super Infernos* versus Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Jack Brisco versus Bill Dromo > Bill Watts versus Bob Armstrong / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. There were two referees for the match between Bill Watts and Bob Armstrong.
MAY 23, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings defeated Don Greene > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Dennis Hall > Jerry Brisco and Jerry Lawler wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong, Robert Fuller & Rocky Johnson defeated Rock Hunter, Toru Tanaka & Assassin #2 > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Harley Race > Mr. Wrestling #2 & Andre the Giant defeated Abdullah the Butcher & the Sheik > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jack Brisco* defeated Dory Funk, Jr. / Notes: Eddie Creatchman managed the Sheik. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2, Toru Tanaka, and Abdullah the Butcher.
MAY 23, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated Charlie Fulton > Roberto Soto defeated Randy Savage > Waldo Von Erich defeated Randy Alls > Handicap Match: Abe Jacobs & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Dick Slater > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones* defeated Gene Anderson > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson
MAY 23, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hartford Love defeated Bill Irwin > Adrian Adonis & Paul Ellering defeated Eddie Mansfield & Helmut Schmidt > Tommy Rich defeated Rock Hunter > 1,000 Silver Dollar Match: Ole Anderson defeated Rocky Johnson > Macon Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Abdullah the Butcher* to win title
MAY 23, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Carl Fergie versus Genichiro Tenryu > Charlie Fulton versus Doug Somers > Tommy Rich versus Frank Monte > Georgia Television Title Match: Blackjack Lanza* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* versus the Masked Superstar > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff versus Dusty Rhodes & Mad Dog Vachon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza
MAY 23, 1980 (FRIDAY) – JASPER, GA – PICKENS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jay Strongbow versus the French Angel > Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff versus Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.
MAY 23, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted Oates and Jim Duggan wrestled to a draw > Jerry Oates defeated the French Angel > Ted Oates defeated Bobby Eaton > The Freebirds defeated Ted DiBiase, Ricky Gibson & Tommy Rich / Notes: Ted Oates substituted for Roberto Soto in the match with Bobby Eaton.
MAY 23, 1984 (WEDNESDAY) – CHARLESTON, WV (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Horner defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Ron Garvin defeated Jake Roberts by countout > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Konga > Ole Anderson & Brad Armstrong defeated Ted DiBiase & the Spoiler > Les Thornton defeated Tommy Rogers > Tim Horner defeated Jake Roberts > Paul Ellering & the Road Warriors defeated Ole Anderson, Brad Armstrong & King Kong Bundy / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Georgia Wrestling History also sent this in:
Susan Adams, formerly known as Pebbles when she worked as a valet for Chick Donovan, died around 4:30 PM this afternoon. Adams was also once married to Donovan. She had been ill for some time, and had come off life support about a week ago. No plans for services have been determined at this time. GWH passes its condolences to friends and family.
CHIKARA sent this in:
CHIKARA: Back in Connecticut this Saturday, May 24th!
This weekend, CHIKARA returns to the Knights of Columbus hall in Wallingford, Connecticut with 8 stellar matches signed for our Anniversary weekend! We've spared no expense to bring the CHIKARA experience to the great fans in New England, and as of today, the complete card is ready for your review. Have a look:
~MAIN EVENT REMATCH~
Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brodie Lee
~FIRST U.S. MEETING OF TEACHER & STUDENT~
Jorge "Skayde" Rivera vs. Turbo
~MEXICO MEETS MEMPHIS~
El Pantera & Lince Dorado vs. Mitch Ryder & Shayne Hawke
~TRIOS ACTION~
The Colony vs. F.I.S.T. (Icarus & Gran Akuma & Chuck Taylor)
~FIRST TIME EVER ~
Los Ice Creams vs. Hydra & Tim Donst
~TAG TEAM WARFARE~
Mike Quackenbush & Shane Storm vs. Amasis & Ophidian
~ONE ON ONE~
Jimmy Olsen vs. Vin Gerard
~TECNICOS CONTRA TECNICOS~
Super Smash Bros. (Stupified & Player Uno) vs. Cheech & Cloudy
Advance tickets for our next 5 live events, including Young Lions Cup VI are on sale right now! Visit our online store and pick up your copy of the second issue of the CHIKARA comic book (Season 7, Volume 2)!
"Aniversarioma!"
5.23.2008 - Friday Evening
Live @ The Framingham Civic League!
214 Concord Street
in Framingham, MA (01702)!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Aniversarioct!"
5.24.2008 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The Knights of Columbus Hall!
279 Quinnipiac Street
in Wallingford, CT (06492)!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
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Tatum Hammer sent this in:
ACW Pro Wrestling
returns 5 24 08 to
The Smokestown Fire Company
860 Smokestown Rd
Denver Pa 17517
Doors open @ 630 Belltime 700pm
$15.00 for Gen adm and $20.00 Front Row
ACW World Champion
Kage vs Former WWF Star Sal Sincere
Joey Mansoni w/ The ECW Hat Guy vs James Justice
if Joey Mansoni Win he Gets a National Title Shot later in the Evening in a First Blood Match with Twisted Tate ifhe loses he never gets a National Title Shot Again
Mark Mest w/ Reggie Royce vs Ed House
John Dahmer vs.
Devon Moore
ACW Womens Title Match
Chrissy Rivera (champion) Vs TBA
ACW World Tag Team Title Match
Pretty Fly and Fab Frank (champions) w/ ECW Hat Guy vs Kitt and Rockin Rebel
ACW WelterWeight Title Match
Champion) Trixter vs Niles Young w/Noel Harlow
No 1 Contenders for the Tag Team Titles Match
Sick Rick Havoc and Shatter vs Louis G Rich and Alan Cross w/ Ashley Nicely
The First Ever ACW Money In the Bank Match
Bill Bain vs Andy Header vs Vince Bono vs IB Green Vs Big Poppa Chill
THE RETURN OF BOY BOY , Whats He Going to Do Next
And a ACW Battle Royal
w/ Massive Mike ,Mikey X, all 4 Russians, Mark Angel ,Even Nemo and more to Come
Get Your Tickets At
Mohler Fitness on rt 272 Reading Rd Ephrata Pa in the Trout Run Center
Be Sure to Check out
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Devin Cutting sent this in:
The Pure Wrestling Association and Goodwin Sports will be holding a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Association at the Hardball Cafe in Milton, Ontario, Canada on July 20th, 2008. Start time is 3 PM. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for children. Here's the card:
Tyson Dux vs. former WWE star "The Genius" Lanny Poffo
Hailey Rogers vs. Jamie D (aka former TNA star Sirelda)
Jessy Jones vs. Reggie Marley with former WWE diva Sunny at ringside
Notorious TID vs. ???
Also appearing are Easy E, Eddie Osbourne and Super Kamikaze!
Photographs, autographs and action figures will be available for purchase.
Go to http://www.prowrestlingevents.tk for info about upcoming shows.
ACWOFFICE sent this in:
FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
5-27-08 BOURBON STREET
4331 US HWY 19
NEW PORT RICHEY FLORIDA
$7 COVER, $1 DRAFTS
8:30 BELLTIME
*MAIN EVENT*
*FLORIDA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP*
11. Charles Evans & Vic Adams (Challengers) VS. ‘The Empire’ Drew McIntyre & Stu Sanders (Champions)
*FLORIDA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP*
10. ‘Campus Legend’ Brad Allen (Challenger) VS. Jake Hager (Challenger)
*GRUDGE MATCH*
9. Tyrone Jones VS. Afa
*DIVAS*
8. Roucka VS. Nicole Bella *Special Referee, Taryn Terrell*
7. Shawn Spears VS. TJ Wilson
6. ‘Ass Kicker’ Jay Bradley & Mondo VS. Eric Perez & Eddie Colon w/ Miss Angela
5. Sinn Bowdee VS. Matt Sydal
4. ‘Handsome’ Heath Miller & ‘Sterling’ Jack Gabriel VS. Lupe Martinez & Greg Jackson
3. Kevin Kiley VS. Black Pain w/ Bryan Kelly
2. Andrew Vein & Kafu VS. Colt Cabana & Atlas Dabone
1. Mike Kruel VS. Mr. Yamamoto
*CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
Nate Stein sent this in:
PWU & DWF: "Masterpiece" Chris Masters vs. Sandman - Voorhees, NJ - July 27
http://www.ProWrestlingUnplugged.com
http://www.DevastationWrestling.com
Pro Wrestling Unplugged and Devastation Wrestling Federation announce joint events EVERY Sunday of a PWU weekend starting on Sunday, July 27 at 4 pm with "Unification" at the Flyers Skate Zone, 601 Laurel Oak RD in Voorhees, NJ.
Headlining this first joint event on July 27 will be "Masterpiece" Chris Masters vs. "Hardcore Icon" Sandman.
This unified event is the first of many that will take place the day after every PWU event and will be held at The Flyers Skatezone in Voorhees, NJ. This is where both the Philadelphia Flyers and Phantoms Hockey practice, so you never know who will show up.
For more information on the Flyers Skatezone, visit FlyersSkateZone.com
Online tickets already on sale:
More will be announced this coming Monday about the Sunday, July 27 "Unification" event. On Monday, PWU will also announce who PWU World Heavyweight champion "Fabulous" John McChensey will defend the title against on Saturday, July 26 at "Family Reunion"!
ProWrestlingUnplugged.com, your home for the latest in Wrestle-Reality, will keep you up-to-date with all the latest as we count down to PWU's return to action.
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