On Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 4:01 PM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/24/2008
NEWS
World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, tonight. WWE results from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX, on June 23: Triple H over Mark Henry; Finlay & Hornswoggle over Santino Marella & Carlito; Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Chavo Guerrero & Bam Neely; John Morrison & the Miz over Matt & Jeff Hardy; a match featuring Mickie James & Melina versus Natalya Neidhart & Victoria ended in a double disqualification; John Cena over Edge by countout; MVP over Tommy Dreamer; JBL over Kofi Kingston; and Edge won a battle royal over (in order of elimination) the Great Khali, Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, the Miz, CM Punk, Chavo Guerrero, MVP, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Batista, Kane, the Big Show, Triple H, and John Cena. The draft generated the following moves: Kane and CM Punk from ECW to RAW; Rey Mysterio, Batista, and announcer Michael Cole from SmackDown to RAW; Triple H, Mr. Kennedy, Jeff Hardy, Umaga, and announcer Jim Ross from RAW to SmackDown; and Matt Hardy from SmackDown to ECW. (Rich Tate)
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight. Admission for tapings is free. Click here for spoiler results from last night’s iMPACT tapings, set to air on June 26. (Rich Tate)
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, on June 24. Bell time is 8:30 PM. Admission is $7. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Shawn Spears; Heath Miller versus Afa; Sinn Bowdee & Black Pain, with Bryan Kelly, versus Colt Cabana & Kafu, with Daisy; Brianna Bella versus Roucka, with Nicole Bella barred from ringside; Evan Bourne & T.J. Wilson versus Jay Bradley & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; Eddie Colon versus Stu Sanders; Greg Jackson & Lupe Martinez versus Brad Allen & Nic Nemeth, with Tiffany; and Drew McIntyre versus Eric Perez. (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
Peach State Pandemonium will feature Larry Zbyszko, author of the recently released Adventures in Larryland!, on June 25 at 9:00 PM ET. Also joining us will be Chasyn Rance and Vordell Walker. In addition, the broadcast will take place exactly one year from the day the bodies of the Benoit family were discovered, revealing a life of pain and torture. We will look back at what will forever be remembered as wrestling’s greatest tragedy. Dan Masters and I host the program, and Tim Dix also appears with additional commentary and announcements. Crimson Mask will also be joining us this week. (Rich Tate)
Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)
Today in Memoriam: Natie Brown (81, 1991), Biff Wellington (42, 2007), and Chris Benoit (40, 2007).
NOSTALGIA
JUNE 24, 1931 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Tatum defeated George Mitchell > Rudy Dusek defeated Ivan Vakturoff at 32:00 > Charley Lehman defeated Gorilla Poggi (2-1)
JUNE 24, 1935 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Jack Browning – Promoter) > Jack Ross versus Billy Dusek > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Jim Hesslyn / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Lightweight Champion since he defeated Pat Newman on June 10, 1935, in Augusta.
JUNE 24, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rudy LaDitzi defeated Cliff Thiede > Dick Raines defeated Casey Berger (2-0) > Milo Steinborn defeated Dorv Roche
JUNE 24, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Charlie Layden and Yusef Hussane wrestled to a draw > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Johnny Marrs* defeated Jack Warner (2-1) / Notes: Johnny Marrs had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since June 17, 1936.
JUNE 24, 1948 (THURSDAY) – DALTON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Charley Laye defeated Curtis Nack > Tommy Ward defeated Sailor Parker > Joe Estes and Joe Harben wrestled to a draw / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
JUNE 24, 1949 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rex Mobley defeated Lozano Martinez by disqualification > Tom Mahoney and Red McIntyre wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Jack Dillon > Al Galento & Babe Zaharias defeated Al Massey & Don McIntyre
JUNE 24, 1954 (THURSDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon versus El Toro > Clyde Steeves versus Tex Riley > Freddie Blassie versus Don McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 24, 1955 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Dizzy Davis at 15:00 > Roy Shire and Farmer Jones wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Reggie Lisowski at 16:00 > Texas Death Match: Art Nelson defeated Jerry Graham at 35:00 / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since he allegedly defeated Mr. Moto on February 8, 1954, in Birmingham, AL. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.
JUNE 24, 1957 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Drake versus Jack Steele > Freddie Blassie versus Nick Roberts > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Kurt Von Brawner / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to how Don McIntyre came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion, although he had defeated Kurt Von Brawner to win the title on June 14, 1957, in Atlanta. Von Brawner had been billed as champion since April 10, 1957, in Augusta, and also was recognized since June 7, 1957, as champion in Marietta.
JUNE 24, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Bill Alexander > The Corsicans defeated Bill Alexander & Doug Gilbert > Leo Garibaldi defeated Mickey Blassie > Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification / Notes: Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Dick Steinborn and the Mighty Yankee.
JUNE 24, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Ken Yates > Chief Little Eagle defeated Jack Bence > Women’s Match: Toni Rose defeated Donna Christianello > Ray Gunkel defeated Pancho Rosario > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Evil Eye Valentine & Wildman Wehba > Bobby Shane & Dick Steinborn defeated the Infernos > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Following the match between Gene Kiniski and Buddy Fuller, Fuller was so enraged he took the title belt and ran to the dressing room. Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. As a tribute to Paul Jones for his birthday, the program for this card featured a photo of Jones in his younger days applying the figure-four hook scissors on a struggling opponent. It also mentions that the Infernos were the European Tag Team Champions. It was announced that Butcher Vachon would be wrestling on the card on July 1, 1966.
JUNE 24, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero and Bob Armstrong wrestled to a draw > Los Toros defeated Dennis Hall & Corsica Jean > Little John defeated Skandor Akbar by disqualification
JUNE 24, 1972 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 & Mr. X defeated Dick Steinborn & Jerry Oates > Argentina Apollo defeated Buddy Colt > The Avenger defeated Karl Von Stroheim / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt.
JUNE 24, 1975 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings versus Bob Orton, Jr. > Jerry Bryant versus Dennis Hall > Ricky Gibson versus Jerry Lawler > Dudley Clements versus Bearcat Brown > Ricky Gibson, Dennis Hall & Mike Stallings versus Jerry Lawler, Dudley Clements & Bob Orton, Jr. > Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 versus Assassin #2 & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Bob Orton, Jr.
JUNE 24, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle defeated Bill White > Pat Patterson defeated Richard Blood > Blackjack Mulligan defeated Rocky Johnson > Pak Song & the French Angel defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Tony Atlas versus the Sheik ruled a no contest > Texas Bullrope Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Waldo Von Erich > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones defeated Dick Slater* by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match (No DQ): Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Bill Watts & Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. Ron West and Charlie Smith were credited as being referees on this card.
JUNE 24, 1978 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Martel defeated Len Denton > King Kong Mosca defeated Jose Vasquez > Stan Hansen defeated Joe Turco > Ivan Koloff & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Steve Regal & Klondike Bill > Rick McGraw and Mad Dog Martin wrestled to a draw > The French Angel defeated Roger Howell > The Assassin defeated Billy Starr > King Kong Mosca defeated Steve Regal > Rick McGraw & Pez Whatley defeated Ken Dillinger & Mad Dog Martin > Ivan Koloff defeated Klondike Bill > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Joe Turco / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Freddy Miller, filling in for Gordon Solie. A taped match was shown on this episode featuring Billy Graham against an unknown opponent. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.
JUNE 24, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Genichiro Tenryu defeated John Wolfe > Jerry Stubbs defeated Ben Alexander > Bob Armstrong defeated Blackjack Lanza > Wahoo McDaniel defeated the Masked Superstar > Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff ruled a no contest / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.
JUNE 24, 1980 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Lewin defeated Bill White > Kevin Sullivan defeated Dutch Mantell > Russian Chain Match: Alexis Smirnoff defeated Tony Atlas > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Baron Von Raschke* defeated Jay Strongbow > Tommy Rich & Mike George defeated the Assassins > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.
JUNE 24, 1981 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve O & Mike Sharpe versus Bryan St. John & Jim Duggan wrestled to a draw > Ted Oates defeated the French Angel > Jimmy Snuka defeated Bruce Reed > Terry Gordy versus Ted DiBiase ended in a double countout > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Tommy Rich defeated Ken Patera* by disqualification
JUNE 24, 1982 (THURSDAY) – GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Muraco defeated Michael Hayes > The Wild Samoans defeated Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Paul Orndorff defeated Buzz Sawyer > Tommy Rich defeated the Masked Superstar > Ric Flair defeated Leroy Brown / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans. Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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CHIKARA: Main event of July 13th's "Tragedy & Triumph" unveiled!
The month of July is unique on the CHIKARA calendar! We're offering up just one giant, star-studded card, on Sunday afternoon, July 13th, at our homebase of the New Alhambra in Philadelphia. This one will be a card on par with our very finest stand-alone events, and every loyal member of the CHIKARMY will want to be on hand when "Tragedy and Triumph" plays in South Philly!
On that night, the "Fabulous Two" of Mitch Ryder and Shayne Hawke have a date with destiny, as they cash in their three points for a title shot against our reigning campeones/champions "Incoherence" (Hallowicked & Delirious)! The "Fabulous Two" picked up their final point in Wallingford, CT over El Pantera & Lince Dorado, and while they may not have gotten the better of the champs back at King of Trios, this 2-out-of-3 falls match at "Tragedy & Triumph" will have a decidedly different dynamic.
Also on the card is the long-anticipated rematch between the two largest men on our roster - Brodie Lee and Claudio Castagnoli. Their two previous bouts have ended in disqualifications, and for that reason, our Director of Fun Leonard F. Chikarason has stipulated that the bout will have No Disqualification, but will have 2 officials assigned should the action get out of control.
In addition to which, tag team partners will collide when "Lightning" Mike Quackenbush takes on his protege and partner Shane Storm, in a match signed by the Director of Fun just this past week. Rumors sparked over Young Lions Cup weekend seem to indicate that Shane Storm taught the counter to the CHIKARA Special to Chris Hero last November, and our company founder wants answers. He may get them when Quack and Storm meet in their first ever singles encounter!
There will be a total of 9 bouts that make up the card, here are the first four we have to confirm:
~Main Event: For the Campeonatos de Parejas~
Incoherence (campeones) vs. The Fabulous Two (retadores)
~Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide~
Mike Quackenbush vs. Shane Storm
~Who is Rey de "Rey de Voladores"?~
Incognito (2008 RdV winner) vs. Chuck Taylor (2007 RdV winner)
~First Time Ever~
Jimmy Olsen vs. Ultimo Breakfast (the re-invented Create-A-Wrestler)
~No Disqualification, to be Overseen by 2 Referees~
Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brodie Lee
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Advance tickets for our next 3 live events (including our one-night-only return to Reading) 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)!
"Tragedy and Triumph"
7.13.2008 - Sunday Afternoon
Live @ The ECW Arena/New Alhambra!
7 W. Ritner Street
in Philadelphia, PA!
The action begins at 4:00 pm!
"All That Glitters"
8.9.2008 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The Riverside Beneficial Assoc.!
1742 Pear Street
in Reading, PA!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Vanity and Violence"
8.10.2008 - Sunday Afternoon
Live @ The ECW Arena/New Alhambra!
7 W. Ritner Street
in South Philly, PA!
The action begins at 4:00 pm!
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Joe Dombrowski sent this in:
NEW EPISODE OF PWO TV 6/29: Championship Contender’s Match!
Pro Wrestling Ohio airs the most action-packed sixty minutes in wrestling on the official television home of the Cleveland Indians, Sports Time Ohio! PWO provides a steady stream of action with new episodes premiering bi-weekly, and several rebroadcasts scheduled in the interim so fans have multiple chances to catch PWO TV. Sports Time Ohio is available in over 4 million homes on cable television throughout Ohio and into parts of Western Pennsylvania. Sports Time Ohio is also available NATIONWIDE to satellite dish subscribers of both DirecTV and Dish Network. If you are a dish subscriber and do not have Sports Time Ohio on your line-up and want to be part of the PWO experience, call your satellite provider today and request Sports Time Ohio be added to your line-up, as STO may only be available on select satellite sports packages depending on your location in the United States. For more information on PWO TV's availability, visit http://www.pwowrestling.com or http://www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio.
Upcoming airtimes:
Sunday night, June 29: 11:00 PM & 3:00 AM
Friday night, July 4: 3:00 AM
Sunday night, June 6: 11:00 PM $ 3:00 AM
Friday night, July 11: 3:30 AM
Currently scheduled for this premiere broadcast:
Championship Contenders Match: Josh Prohibition vs. “Deviant” Michael Hutter
When PWO announced it would crown its first ever heavyweight champion August 3 at The Plain Dealer Pavilion in Cleveland as part of “Wrestlelution”, Josh Prohibition was quick to proclaim himself the only rightful and deserving first heavyweight champion. However, Michael Hutter was quick to object, citing the fact Hutter is the only man to have pinned Prohibition in PWO to date. After a physical altercation, Pro Wrestling Ohio decided to sanction a one-on-one match between the two: with the winner officially qualifying for the PWO Title Match at Wrestlelution! Will Hutter be able to pin Prohibition again or can Josh take one step further to proving his claims correct? And what about the other competitor that will be competing in the August 3 title match? What does PWO management have up their sleeves? All these questions will be answered on this episode of PWO TV!
Cronus in action, Bane in attendance!
Aaron Maguire’s personal charge “The Indestructible” Cronus will see one-on-one action against young upstart Bobby Beverly. With Beverly having such a tall order ahead of him, rumors are swirling that The Clash may have paid off Aaron Maguire to help get this match signed. Another man with a vested interest in this encounter is the man Aaron Maguire has a restraining order against, Jason Bane. After weeks and weeks of back and forth debate as to who is the most dominant man in PWO, word has it Bane will have an announcement to make. Will we finally see Bane and Cronus collide?
Gregory Iron Returns to the Ring?
When Gregory Iron was viciously assaulted by Johnny Gargano and diagnosed with his second severe concussion, doctors refused to medically clear him to return to the ring. However, it didn’t stop Iron from appearing out of the crowd on the last episode of PWO TV, in an attempt to extract revenge. PWO management has refused to place Iron back on the active roster, due to the legal liability a man in his condition presents. Word has it Gregory Iron will find a way around this legal impasse and have a very special message for his attacker Johnny Gargano this week on television.
“Bloody” Morty Rackem & Matthew Justice vs. The Clash
Rackem & Justice seemed like an odd combination on the surface, but after a career performance in their Ladder Match with Virus & Virus Grande to gain possession of Rackem’s swords, it was clear this team was to be taken seriously. This week, Rackem & Justice compete in their first match since their breathtaking ladder performance, taking on the much more experienced Ernie Ballz & Brian Bender. Will the Clash prevail or will they feel Pirate Justice? And will they have anything to say in regards to Vincent Nothing’s Wrestlelution Ladder Match challenge?
Mike Tolar vs. Benjamin Boone
The cocky amateur and professional standout has gone sour after not receiving the “hero’s welcome” he feels he deserves. Furthermore, Tolar is so confident in his abilities being far superior to everyone else’s, he has an open challenge on the table for Wrestlelution. Will Tolar have an impressive performance against young Benjamin Boone to build momentum? And will anyone officially accept Tolar’s challenge?
All this PLUS the official PWO Wrestlelution Control Center with Joe Dombrowski, updating you on all the hot news, rumors, and announcements leading into PWO’s biggest show ever August 3!
Remember, Pro Wrestling Ohio is only available on Sports Time Ohio! If Sports Time Ohio is NOT part of your DirecTV or Dish Network package, no matter where in the U.S. you are, call your satellite provider today and demand STO! Check local listings or www.sportstimeohio.com for times!
PWO WRESTLELUTION IS COMING!
In October of 2007, a new age began in Ohio professional wrestling. With the platform of national television at their doorstep, a roster of young, hungry, and capable athletes set out on a course to prove themselves. A course to begin carving their legacy, forging their reputations, and solidifying their abilities.
Through the next eight months, great sacrifices were made. Blood was shed, bodies were hurt, wills were damaged but did not break. All with the goal to reach the pinnacle of their profession, the height of their careers, and inch their way closer to the next level. On August 3, they will arrive.
Sunday afternoon, August 3 at the Plain Dealer Pavilion in Cleveland, Ohio, the best athletes in the region converge for PWO’s ultimate proving ground. Nearly one year of hostility, resentment, aggression, and hatred will be unleashed. It is a night of closure. A night of finality. A night for the most vital questions to be addressed and answered. Who is the Most Dominant Man in PWO? Who are the true kings of Cleveland Ladder Matches? Who has the drive to stand up to one of wrestling’s most heralded legends and survive? And who will achieve the ultimate prize of being called the first-ever PWO Champion?
August 3, the bad blood and ill-will reaches its culmination. The hatred and contempt can be contained no more. For these great athletes, it is time to not only rise to the next level, but surpass it. Some will stand triumphant, some will fall, some will achieve their dreams, carve their legacy, forge their reputations, and solidify their abilities for years to come, but all will meet their Wrestlelution.
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Wrestling Supershow results from the weekend:
Pembroke, Ontario June 20 The Genius (replacing Jim Neidhart) defeated Michael Von Patton; Josianne and Danyah defeated Cherry Bomb and Misty Haven; Pierre Carl Oullette pinned Aftershock; Hannibal beat Sid Vicious; Sylvan Grenier defeated Hickster. Abdullah The Butcher defeated Wild Dangerous Dan.
Hawkesbury, Ontario June 21 Genius defeated Damian Styles; Michal Von Patton beat Jaguar; Joisanne and Misty Haven defeated Danyah and Cherry Bomb; Sid pinned Tiger Raj Singh; Pierre Carl Oulette defeated Sylvain Grenier; Hannibal won a steel cage match against Abdullah The Butcher; http://www.wrestlingsupershow.com
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