On Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 2:35 PM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/06/2008
NEWS
Great Championship Wrestling results from the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, on June 5: Orion Bishop, with Wicked Nemesis, over Scotty Beach; Bull Buchanan over Murder One, with Nemesis; John Bogie, dressed as the Fishcrow, over the Bruiser; Hot Like Lava (Shaun Banks & Cru Jones) over Tex Monroe & J-Rod; and GCW Heavyweight Champion Johnny Swinger, with Quentin Michaels and Zero Tolerance, over Micah Taylor, with Tracy Taylor, in a “title versus Tracy” match, meaning Swinger owns Tracy. It was reported that approximately 250 were in attendance. GCW returns to Phenix City each Thursday in June, and will be in Villa Rica, GA, on June 28. A one-night tournament has also been announced for July 3 in Phenix City. (Rich Tate)
Ring of Honor will be at the Expo Center in Hartford, CT, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. A one-night tournament for the vacant ROH World Tag Team Title is being advertised, featuring the following opening round matches: Adam Pearce & Chris Hero, with Larry Sweeney and Sara Del Ray, versus Jigsaw & Ruckus; Nigel McGuinness & Go Shiozaki versus Kevin Steen & El Generico; Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black versus Pelle Primeau & Delirious; and Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries versus Roderick Strong & Davey Richards. Also advertised as appearing are Erick Stevens, Brent Albright, Eddie Edwards, Claudio Castagnoli, Necro Butcher, and Daizee Haze. (Rich Tate)
Total Nonstop Action will be at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, MO, tonight. (Rich Tate)
NAWA Ring Champions will be at the Purks Building in Cedartown, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Chris Lightning & Chris Ganz versus the Exotic Ones for the NAWA Tag Team Title; Bambi & Tommy Rich versus Peggy Lee Leather & Nigel Sherrod; Jay Clinton versus Josh Hate; Bulldog Raines versus the Beast; Lamar Phillips versus Jamie Hall; and Terry Lawler versus Antonio Garza. (Rich Tate)
Tickets for the following World Wrestling Entertainment events go on sale tomorrow: July 8 in Baton Rouge, LA, at the Baton Rouge River Center; July 12 in Charleston, WV, at the Charleston Civic Center; July 14 in Asheville, NC, at the Asheville Civic Center; July 15 in Charlotte, NC, at the Time Warner Cable Arena; July 22 in Philadelphia, PA, at the Wachovia Center; July 26 in Wheeling, WV, at the WesBanco Arena; July 27 in Altoona, PA, at the Jaffa Mosque; July 29 in Hershey, PA, at the Giant Center; September 24 in Lisbon, Portugal, at Pavilhão Atlântico; and September 27 Munich, Germany, at Olympiahalle. (Rich Tate)
Bert Prentice ran his first show at the new owner of the United Wrestling Association Tuesday night in Seymour, TN. Attendance at Seymour Hardware & Building Supply was reported as 40 paid with 60 total in the Hardwarium. Results: Tracy Smothers def. UWA Tag Team Champion Alex Shepard (after Chase Stevens came out and threw a chair in the ring to distract Alex). Mike Ogle def. Aaron Cross in a "Fans Bring the Straps" Match (There were 16 people ringside that brutalized Ogle and Cross). UWA World Heavyweight Champion Shawn Shultz def. Matt Boyce to retain the title. UWA Owner Bert Prentice announced that very soon he'll be bringing in Eric Young, Tracy Brooks, and Simon Dean. He also said he had a long phone conversation with Shane Williams and he was interested in coming back, but Shane's buddy Jeff Anderson wouldn't allow it. He promoted the Matt Boyce vs. Jerry Lawler match for this Thursday in Crossville and said this will be Matt's biggest match yet. Adam Armor def. UWA Tag Team Champion Primetime Allen Shepard. Shane Rich def. Chase Stevens (match went almost 38 minutes). (Larry Goodman)
Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be having a show at the Multiplex in Darien, GA, on June 28 benefiting the kids of the Sam's Memorial Church of God basketball team, collecting money for uniforms, traveling expenses, etc. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Advertised: Cameron Larue, Dallas Riley, Morgan Davis, the Gangsta Nation, Sebastian Troy, Ryan Savage, and Morbid Angel. (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
A special edition of Peach State Pandemonium has a fan Q&A with Slim J, Ace Rockwell, and Shadow Jackson, the first of four such Q&A sessions held as part of the NWA Anarchy Fanfest on May 31. Click here for the audio. (Larry Goodman)
June 6 at the Osaka Perfectural of Gynanasium. New Japan Pro Wrestling Best of the Super Juniors - Block B: Jimmy Rave beat Prince Devitt by forfeit. Rave is now 3-0 in the tournament. (Larry Goodman)
Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling. (Rich Tate)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Konnan (44) and O.D.B. (30).
Today in Memoriam: Brandon Starr (19, 2004).
NOSTALGIA
JUNE 6, 1930
Jim Londos defeated Dick Shikat to become the NWA World Heavyweight Champion in Philadelphia, PA.
JUNE 6, 1932 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – SUNNYDALE ARENA (C.S. Lippard – Promoter) > Ted Reid versus Jackie Nichols > Jack Evans versus Bearcat Jones > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* versus Jack Evans / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack Ross had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since May 2, 1932.
JUNE 6, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Kotsonaros defeated Floyd Marshall (2-0) > Pete Sauer defeated Frank Judson (2-1) / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card.
JUNE 6, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – MUNICIPAL STADIUM (W.K. Carswell – Promoter) > Herman Hickman versus Jim Hesslyn > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* versus Jim Achlin > Fred Furlong versus Jake Fulcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack Ross had been billed as Southern Lightweight Champion since May 9, 1933.
JUNE 6, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Hugh Welch versus Leon Fuller > Frank Remille versus Totem Pole Anderson > Sammy Miller versus Louis LaChene / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 6, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Young Stecher defeated Nick Elitch > Babe Zaharias defeated Johnny Plummer > Dorv Roche defeated Cowboy Luttrall
JUNE 6, 1953 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter versus Bobby Lane > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Art Nelson by disqualification / Notes: Nick Carter and Bobby Lane were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953.
JUNE 6, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Novak versus Bob Cummings > Boxing Match: Tarzan White versus Tokyo Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 6, 1958 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Dillon > Ronnie Etchison defeated the Jungle Boy > Don McIntyre, Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison defeated Freddie Blassie, Jack Dillon & the Jungle Boy at 50:00
JUNE 6, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Stone and Doug Kinslow wrestled to a draw > Prince Kalani and Choo-Choo Lynn wrestled to a draw > Mixed Tag Team Match: Doug Kinslow & Brenda Reid defeated Mark Stone & the Fabulous Moolah
JUNE 6, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Prince Kalani defeated Bulldog Lawley > Women’s Match: Fran Gravette defeated Rose Mullins > Dick Steinborn and Pedro Godoy wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that 1,224 were in attendance for this card.
JUNE 6, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller versus Rube Wright > Johnny Heidman & Dick Dunn versus Ron Reed & Chief Little Bear > Joe Scarpa versus Sputnik Monroe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 6, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham and Ramon Torres wrestled to a draw > Alex Perez defeated Corsica Jean > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet
JUNE 6, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Dennis Hall at 10:00 > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Tony Nero & Skandor Akbar at 9:00 > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Los Toros at 29:00 > Tom Bradley & the Assassins defeated Leo Garibaldi & the Kentuckians at 13:00 > Lou Thesz defeated Paul DeMarco by countout / Notes: Tony Nero substituted for Professional #2, who had been scheduled, but was unmasked and identified as Paul DeMarco on May 31, 1969, to team with Skandor Akbar in the match with El Mongol & the Professional. The winner of the match between Lou Thesz and Paul DeMarco was to earn a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on a future card. It was announced that the Assassins were being forced to defend the Georgia Tag Team Title against opponents of Paul Jones’ choosing on the card on June 13, 1969.
JUNE 6, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Challenger defeated Paul DeMarco / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.
JUNE 6, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Mr. X > Jerry Oates & the Avenger defeated Rocket Monroe & Oki Shikina > Bob Armstrong, Derrell Cochran, Jerry Oates & the Avenger defeated Ox Baker, Rocket Monroe, Oki Shikina & Mr. X > Macon Tag Team Title Match: El Mongol & Koa Tiki defeated the Assassins* by disqualification / Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong May 9, 1972, in Macon.
JUNE 6, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Brisco defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Midget Women’s Match: Princess Little Dove & Darling Dagmar defeated Marie Leveau & Diamond Lil > Dick Slater defeated Mike Stallings > Bob Armstrong, Robert Fuller & Mr. Wrestling #1 versus Jerry Lawler & the Outlaws > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Moose Morowski > Dusty Rhodes defeated Toru Tanaka > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jack Brisco* versus Abdullah the Butcher > Battle Royal: Dick Slater defeated Spears, Dudley Clements, Moose Morowski, Bearcat Brown, Jerry Brisco, Mike Stallings, Ken Dillinger, Larry Zbyszko, Eddie Marlin, Cowboy Parker, Steve Keirn, the Professional, Lorenzo Parente, Bob Armstrong, Bob Orton, Jr., Dusty Rhodes, Robert Fuller, Toru Tanaka, and Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Bob Armstrong, Robert Fuller & Mr. Wrestling #1 and Jerry Lawler & the Outlaws were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Darling Dagmar was billed as the special referee for the match between Princess Little Dove & Honey Girl Paige and Marie Leveau & Diamond Lil, but she substituted for Paige, who became the referee. It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $5,000. Rock Hunter managed Toru Tanaka and Abdullah the Butcher. Ron West and Bobby Simmons were credited as being referees for this card.
JUNE 6, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Pappas defeated Bill Howard > Don Kernodle defeated Richard Blood > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Waldo Von Erich by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Dick Slater > Tony Atlas & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater.
JUNE 6, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pez Whatley defeated Len Denton > Tommy Rich & Adrian Adonis defeated Hartford Love & Helmut Schmidt > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the French Angel by disqualification at 17:00 > King Kong Mosca defeated Rick Martel > Bob Armstrong & Stan Hansen versus Ole Anderson & Abdullah the Butcher ruled a no contest at 12:00 / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher & Helmut Schmidt.
JUNE 6, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Hammer versus Jerry Roberts > Mike Stallings versus Doug Somers > Ray Candy & Mr. Wrestling #1 versus Bubba Douglas & Oki Shikina > Bob Armstrong versus the Masked Superstar > Georgia Tag Team Title Texas Death Match: Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel* versus Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed the Masked Superstar.
JUNE 6, 1980 (FRIDAY) – MORROW, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The French Angel defeated Eddie Gilbert > Mike Sharpe defeated Charlie Fulton > Bob Sweetan and Lars Anderson wrestled to a draw > Tommy Rich defeated the French Angel > Kevin Sullivan & Tony Atlas defeated Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.
JUNE 6, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Ellering versus Bobby Garrett > Roberto Soto versus the French Angel > Bruce Reed versus Bryan St. John > National Heavyweight Title Match: Steve O* versus Jacques Goulet > Ken Patera versus Mike Sharpe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 6, 1982 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chick Donovan defeated Tom Prichard > Brad Armstrong defeated Pete Martin > Leroy Brown & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Chick Donovan & the Super Destroyer > Bob Armstrong defeated the Masked Superstar > Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer by countout
JUNE 6, 1982 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brad Armstrong defeated Chick Donovan > Tom Prichard defeated Pete Martin > Michael Hayes defeated the Masked Superstar > Buzz Sawyer defeated Kevin Sullivan > Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes defeated Ole Anderson & the Masked Superstar by disqualification
JUNE 6, 1984 (WEDNESDAY) – SAGINAW, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted DiBiase & the Spoiler defeated Bob & Brad Armstrong by disqualification > Arn Anderson defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Jake Roberts & Nikolai Volkoff defeated Ron Garvin & King Konga > Les Thornton versus Tim Horner ended in a double countout > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Tommy Rogers > Battle Royal: Jimmy Valiant (Winner) / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
JUNE 6, 1988 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA (Jody Hamilton – Promoter / Deep South Wrestling) > Deep South Heavyweight Title Match: Assassin #1 defeated Randy Rose* to win title
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/07/2008
NEWS
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Redding Convention Center in Redding, CA, tonight. The SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, tonight. (Rich Tate)
Ring of Honor will be at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. This event will be taped for a PPV. Advertised: Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Title against Go Shiozaki; Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries versus Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black; Erick Stevens versus Roderick Strong; Kevin Steen & El Generico versus the Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw); Jay Briscoe versus Necro Butcher in a falls count anywhere match; and Eddie Kingston versus Jigsaw. Also advertised: Adam Pearce, Brent Albright, Claudio Castagnoli, Chris Hero, Larry Sweeney, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Sara Del Rey, Shane Hagadorn, Bobby Dempsey, Daizee Haze, Delirious, Rhett Titus, Pelle Primeau, and the Orisian Portal. (Rich Tate)
A National Wrestling Alliance event, taping for the NWA Wrestling Showcase, will be at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus Abdullah the Butcher; Phil Shatter, Mikal Judas, and Iceberg in a three-way for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title; Mike DiBiase defends the NWA North American Heavyweight Title against Idol Stevens; the Midnight Express versus the Rock & Roll Express; Sean Waltman & Blue Demon, Jr., will team to wrestle; and Sid Vicious and Rob Conway are also scheduled to appear. There will also be a presentation of the NWA Hall of Fame inductions, which is also said to include appearances by the Iron Sheik, Nikita Koloff, Jim Cornette, and some of the past inductees. (Rich Tate)
NWA Anarchy returns to the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, tonight with an advertised main event of Jay Fury vs. Shadow Jackson with Nemesis and Slim J handcuffed to the top turnbuckle. Other matches advertised include Jeff Lewis & Brodie Chase vs. Don Matthews & Hayden Young, Todd Sexton vs. Bo Newsom, Big Time Playaz vs. Texas Treats, Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis vs. Wes Grissom & Chip Day, Devil’s Rejects (Shaun Tempers & Azrael) vs. New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters), Wild Bunch (Billy Buck & Chris King) vs. Team Technician (Bob E. & Tyler Smith) and Chad Parham vs. Sal Rinauro. Also on the card: Hollywood Brunettes, Andrew Pendleton III, Malachi, T.K. Cross, Yoshi Hiroshima and NWA Anarchy owner Jerry Palmer. Bell time is 8pm. (Larry Goodman)
Southern States Championship Wrestling will be back at the Enigma Gym in Enigma, GA, tonight at 7:30pm. Advertised: The main event is for the SSCW Heavyweight Championship as the champion Jarrod Michaels defends the title against Impact Player in a No DQ/Falls count anywhere match. "Modern Day Enforcer" Scotty Biggs takes on "Rookie Sensation" Logan Stevens. In a submission challenge match, Ken "The Real Deal" Diesel takes on Johnny Flight. Also appearing on the show will be Melissa Coates and Lorelei Lee. All tickets are $2. (Brian Slack)
Total Championship Wrestling returns to the National Guard Armory in Douglasville, GA, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Advertised: Pretty Boy Floyd versus Awesome TC for the TCW Heavyweight Title; Kenny Dees & Murder One defend the TCW Tag Team Title against Bulldog Raines & the Nightmare; Damon Taz versus Payne; Jess Wade versus Josh Stone; and Keith Williams versus Ken Timbs, Jr. (Rich Tate)
Global Championship Wrestling travels to Palmerdale, AL, tonight. The advertised main event will be a mixed tag team match in which David Young and Veronica Fairchild will battle against Maddog Sawyer and Genni Right. (Brian Slack)
Tonight at 7pm, Full Throttle Wrestling is in Brookwood, AL, at the G.G. Hardin Center. Advertised are the FTW Heavyweight champion Jesse Emerson, FTW tag team champions, Mr. Blur and The Other Guy, Orion Bishop, and Insane Lane. Tickets are $15 ringside and $10 general admission. (Brian Slack)
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Jewish Community Center in Port Richey, FL, tonight. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Atlas DaBone; Eric Perez & Eddie Colon versus Jack Gabriel & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; and a falls count anywhere match featuring Tyrone Jones versus Afa, Jr. (Rich Tate)
Pro Wrestling Fusion will be at the Saint Lucie County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierce, FL, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM, and doors open at 6:30. Ringside seats are $25, while general admission is $15. Advertised: Steve Madison & Freedom Ryder versus Maximum Capacity & the Sheik; Jon Davis versus Vordell Walker; Chris Jones versus Jerrelle Clarke; Johnny Vandal versus King Kong Fu; Francisco Ciatso versus Norman Smiley; the Shane Twins versus the Heartbreak Express; and Jack Manley versus Fantastic Dantastic. Call (772) 224-9322 for more information. (Rich Tate)
Fusion Tradition Wrestling will be at the Mega Marketplace in McMinnville, TN, tonight, with a bell time of 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8, but kids 6-10 are admitted for $6. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Advertised: BCI defends the FTW Tag Team Title against ELE in a dog collar match; Also advertised are the Cult of Personality, Mary Kelly, Patrick Colvett, Ronin, and Rocky McDaniel. (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
Part 2 of the NWA Anarchy Fanfest Q&A features Attorney Jeff G. Bailey, former Anarchy Heavyweight Champion Shatter, and the silent but deadly "Korean Assassin" Song Pak Du Kim, aka Kimo. Click here for the audio. (Larry Goodman)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Mick Foley, who turns 43 today.
Today in Memoriam: Don Kent (59, 1993), Malcolm Monroe (53, 2004), and John Tenta (42, 2006).
NOSTALGIA
JUNE 7, 1932 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (L.C. Warren – Promoter) > Gus Sonnenberg defeated Charley Lehman > John Podubney defeated Butcher Boy Martin
JUNE 7, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Whitey Patterson defeated Wesley Brownlee (2-0) > Billy Lolas defeated Ambrose Cole by disqualification > Oresti Vadalfi defeated John Mauldin > Oresti Vadalfi defeated Bill Collins / Notes: It was reported that 1,500 were in attendance for this card.
JUNE 7, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Ferona versus Jack Bloomfield > Buck Lawson versus Red Smith > Don Rainey versus Paddy Nolan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 7, 1947 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Battle Royal: Mae Young defeated Nell Stewart, Violet Viann, Evelyn Wall and Lola Hart > Nick Carter and Al Galento wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre defeated Jack Kelly > Ray Villmer defeated Tom Mahoney / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.
JUNE 7, 1952 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Ethel Johnson versus Louise Greene > Don McIntyre & Tarzan White versus Danny & Wally Dusek > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Al Massey* versus Howard Cantonwine > Angelo Martinelli versus Gorgeous George / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Al Massey had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack McDonald on May 2, 1952, in Atlanta. Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.
JUNE 7, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Toro defeated Bob Shipp > Harry Smith and Tex Riley wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Don McIntyre & Chief Big Heart defeated Jack Dillon & Clyde Steeves
JUNE 7, 1955 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gossett versus Andre Drapp > Charro Azteca versus Dizzy Davis > Roy Shire versus Red McIntyre > Eddie Gossett & Charro Azteca versus Andre Drapp & Dizzy Davis / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.
JUNE 7, 1956 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Al Moreno > Jackie Nichols and Lee Grable wrestled to a draw > Danny McShain versus Rocky Columbo ruled a no contest > Gene Stanlee defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification
JUNE 7, 1957 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Roberts versus Babe Zaharias > Southern Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match: Kurt Von Brawner* versus George Drake / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Kurt Von Brawner had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion in Marietta since May 31, 1957, although he lost the title to Don McIntyre on May 3, 1957, in Atlanta.
JUNE 7, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SMITH HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey & Oni Wiki Wiki versus Jack O’Brien & Bob Shipp / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 7, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean versus Chief Little Eagle > The Corsicans defeated Doug Gilbert & Chief Little Eagle > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Mickey Blassie / Notes: Corsica Jean and Chief Little Eagle were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Mickey Blassie substituted for Freddie Blassie in the match with Choo-Choo Lynn.
JUNE 7, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Guy Mitchell defeated Bob Rasmussen > Marco Polo defeated Mark Stone by disqualification > Gypsy Joe defeated Doug Kinslow > Prince Kalani defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification
JUNE 7, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated Chris Averoff > Bill Dromo defeated George Harris > The Scufflin’ Hillbillies defeated George Bell & Bulldog Lawley > Women’s Match: Betty Ann Spencer defeated Sweet Georgia Brown > Derrell Cochran & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tito Kopa > Ray Gunkel defeated Corsica Joe > Midget Women’s Match: Dolly Darcel defeated Baby Cheryl > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Tarzan Tyler / Notes: Tarzan Tyler substituted for Dick the Bruiser in the match with Lou Thesz. The Bruiser’s plane was reportedly grounded in Indianapolis, IN, due to bad weather. Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. The program we have for this card features a photo of Dick Steinborn, reportedly in traction at Georgia Baptist Hospital after a recent match with Tyler. It was announced that Argentina Rocca would be wrestling on the card on July 12, 1963, and that Buddy Rogers would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.
JUNE 7, 1965 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento versus Millie Zec > Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle versus George Harris & Mario Galento / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 7, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wildman Wehba defeated Bad Boy Hines > Danny Little Bear defeated Pancho Rosario > Greg Peterson & Mario Galento defeated the Mysterious Medics by disqualification
JUNE 7, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Jack Vansky > Mario Galento defeated Oki Shikina > The Rising Suns defeated Johnny Walker & Bobby Hart > Bob Armstrong defeated Tank Morgan > Louie Tillet defeated El Mongol > Johnny Valentine, Jack Crawford & Tarzan Tyler defeated Jim Wilson, Enrique & Alberto Torres / Notes: Tim Geohagen and Jack Vansky were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gentleman X (1) managed Tarzan Tyler, Johnny Valentine & El Mongol. During their match, Valentine turned on Tyler because he felt Tyler was not helping the team. It was mentioned in the program for this card that Paul Jones believed the Gentleman X that appeared on the May 31, 1968, card was J.C. Dykes, but that the original X was actually Crawford all along. He said that if Crawford’s team had lost on this card and X was revealed to be either Dykes or Crawford, one or both would be suspended. Gentleman X had vowed to unmask if his team did not win. The win allowed Jack Crawford to return from his suspension, alleviating Gentleman X from his duties, and made it all moot. It was announced that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling Pat O’Connor on the card on June 14, 1968, and that Guillotine Gordon would be wrestling on the same card.
JUNE 7, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Thesz & Leo Garibaldi defeated Tom Bradley & Assassin #1 > The Professional defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification > Paul DeMarco and El Mongol wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Paul Jones joined Capral to announce that the Assassins would be defending the Georgia Tag Team Title against El Mongol & the Professional on June 13, 1969.
JUNE 7, 1973 (THURSDAY) – ATHENS, GA – J&J CENTER (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Oki Shikina versus Koa Tiki > Argentina Apollo & Dick Steinborn versus Jack Armstrong & the Golden Gladiator > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* versus Ox Baker > Battle Royal featuring Happy Humphrey / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $1,500.
JUNE 7, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson defeated Doug Somers > Bob Sweetan and Dennis Stamp wrestled to a draw > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Steve Keirn & Jerry Oates > The Great Mephisto defeated Jack Welch > Southern States Heavyweight Title versus $1,000 Match: Jerry Brisco* defeated Dale Lewis to win money > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Bill Dromo & Robert Fuller > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Big John / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.
JUNE 7, 1975 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears defeated Bearcat Brown > Women’s Tag Team Match: Princess Little Dove & Honey Girl Paige defeated Marie Leveau & Diamond Lil > Robert Fuller defeated Dudley Clements > Bob Armstrong defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Toru Tanaka defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Toru Tanaka. Darling Dagmar was the special referee for the match between Princess Little Dove & Honey Girl Paige and Marie Leveau & Diamond Lil. Bobby Simmons was credited as being a referee for this card.
JUNE 7, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jan Nelson versus Ervin Smith ruled a no contest > Wayne Cowan and Ken Mantell wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Red Devils defeated Ted & Jerry Oates* to win title > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Spoiler* defeated Mark Lewin by disqualification / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler.
JUNE 7, 1977 (TUESDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle defeated Richard Blood > Waldo Von Erich defeated Mike Pappas > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated the French Angel > Paul Jones & Tony Atlas defeated Gene Anderson & Waldo Von Erich > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Dick Slater* by countout / Notes: Waldo Von Erich substituted for Lars Anderson to team with Gene Anderson in the match with Paul Jones & Tony Atlas. Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater.
JUNE 7, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Len Denton versus Hartford Love > Pez Whatley versus Helmut Schmidt > Adrian Adonis versus King Kong Mosca > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson* versus Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff > Stan Hansen versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter was handcuffed to Mr. Wrestling #2 during the match between Stan Hansen versus Abdullah the Butcher. Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher & Helmut Schmidt.
JUNE 7, 1979 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Blackjack Lanza > Tommy Rich versus Ivan Koloff > Ole Anderson versus Wahoo McDaniel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza.
JUNE 7, 1984 (THURSDAY) – CINCINNATI, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Les Thornton versus Tim Horner ruled a no contest > Jake Roberts defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Tommy Rogers > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Konga > Ted DiBiase, Arn Anderson & the Spoiler defeated Ron Garvin, Bob & Brad Armstrong > Jimmy Valiant defeated Adrian Street > Battle Royal: Jimmy Valiant (Winner) / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, and the Spoiler.
JUNE 7, 1987 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM (Jim Crockett – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > The New Breed defeated Jimmy Valiant & Lazertron > Eddie Gilbert defeated Kendall Windham > Rick Steiner & Sting defeated Todd Champion & Baron Von Raschke > Terry Taylor versus Chris Adams ended in a double countout > The Rock & Roll Express defeated Ivan Koloff & Vladimir Petrov > Barry Windham defeated Bubba Rogers by disqualification > Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard & Lex Luger defeated the Freebirds > Cage Match: Nikita Koloff defeated Dick Murdoch / Notes: It was reported that 7,000 were in attendance for this card.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling (promoted by the legendary Emile Dupre) tonight in Berwick, Nova Scotia with Rene Dupre, Jeff Dupre, “Nature Boy” Buddy Austin (not the original, actually A-1 from TNA), Cuban Assassin (not the original), She Nay Nay (former OVW), Mighty Atlas (not the original), Butcher Vachon (not the original), and other gimmick infringing characters such as Spider Man and Pirate of the Caribbean. I’m begging for something original.
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