On Friday, July 18, 2008 at 5:15 PM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 07/17/2008
NEWS
In what could at best be termed as chaos, Peach State Pandemonium featured Ace Rockwell and the Wayback Machine with Bobby Simmons on July 16. Rockwell was late due to a traffic accident just before the broadcast began, so he was pushed back to the next segment, and we decided to move the advertised Curtis Hughes interview out to another date to be able to accommodate a full two segments to him. We expect a date to be rescheduled in August. Somewhere along the way, adding to the debacle, we also lost the connection to our co-host. Bobby Simmons also joined us for the debut of the Wayback Machine, where he laid out the timeline of the decision of Georgia Championship Wrestling to expand to Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia in 1980. Click here for the archive. Next week’s program will feature A.J. Styles, Marc Anthony, and Mike Porter. Les Thatcher is scheduled to joins us on July 30 with another edition of the Wayback Machine, providing a sequel to Simmons’ introduction of the northern move. We also have Titio Santana slotted to appear on August 6. More guests are expected to be announced in coming days for July 30 and August 6, as well as future episodes. (Rich Tate)
Ultimate Fighting Championship star Quinton Jackson has been taken into custody for the second time this week. It is being reported that on Wednesday afternoon Jackson was with friends, who hailed a nearby officer when they felt he was acting strangely and could possibly be on the verge of harming others or possibly himself. Thought not arrested, Jackson was escorted to a mental health center for observation. As of this writing, he is reportedly still being detained. Jackson, who was arrested on Tuesday, is facing felony charges for his involvement in a hit-and-run incident in Costa Mesa, CA, as well as additional reckless driving and evasion. (Rich Tate)
The lineup for Total Nonstop Action’s iMPACT broadcast tonight is as follows: Petey Williams versus Kaz; Jimmy Rave versus Matt Morgan; a women’s battle royal; a three-way featuring Eric Young, Johnny Devine, and Sonjay Dutt; and a stretcher match with Booker T versus Consequences Creed. Tickets for the following TNA events go on sale tomorrow: August 17 in Muskogee, OK, at the Muskogee Civic Center; and September 5 in Westbury, NY, at the Capital One Bank Theater. (Rich Tate)
The Georgia Pro Wrestling Association returns to the City Limits Dining & Entertainment in Tifton, GA, tonight. Bell time will be at 8:00pm. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Advertised: "The Platinum Playboy" Preston Paradise defends the GPWA Heavyweight Championship against an opponent to be determined. "The Marvelous Ones" Big Bank Barfield & Matt Mercer will defend the GPWA Tag Team Championship against opponents to be determined. "The Real Deal" Jake Slater and Psych vs. Pain and Brokishi w/E.D. Biggs. Big Bank Barfield vs. Less Fortunate. "The Italian Heartthrob" Johnny Romano vs. Prince Murphy. Others advertised to appear include "Dangerous" Danny Horne and "Hot Stuff" Tommy Dane. For advance ticket information, call 229-382-6520. (Thomas Bugg)
The following are events taking place tonight in which we have no further advance information: Ericules Wrestling Promotions at the Green Acres Flea Market in Louisville, TN; Florida Championship Wrestling at the FCW Arena in Tampa, FL; Great Championship Wrestling at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL; and Supercade Wrestling at the National Guard Armory in Wellford, SC. We do know that John Cena, Chris Jericho, Kelly Kelly, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Rocky Johnson, and Gerry Brisco are slated to be in attendance at the FCW show, as they debut in their new venue at 4535 on South Dale Mabry. (Rich Tate)
United Wrestling Association "No Return" results from July 15 in Seymour, TN, at the Hardwarium, with an attendance of more than 120: Bodacious Nick beat Kolby Garrison 2 out of three falls. Billy Marshall & Jerry Lee beat Justin Nobody & Aaron Cross in a Fans Bring the Weapons Hardcore Match. Electra defeated Fantasy (w/ Candi Lane), and a rematch has been signed for next week. Travis Sawyer pinned David Young. Jason Dalton & Lil Kennedy (Enigma) fought to a no contest. Mike Ogle beat Jesse Dalton in a street fight. This was a massacre as both men were busted open bad. They brawled all over the building and threw each other through six rows of seats on both sides of the building. UWA Tag Team Champions The Devil's Rejects (Chase Stevens & Adam Armor) beat The Encore (Tyler Sutton & Justin O'Day) to retain the titles. It was announced that Matt Boyce is gone from UWA due to several no shows and has been stripped of the UWA Heavyweight Title. A tournament will be held very soon to crown a champion. Shawn Shultz came out and talked about how Boyce wasn't man enough to show up and how he threw out an open challenge to anyone to come and face him. "Primetime" Allen Shepard defeated Shultz. Fans went crazy as Shepard pulled out this huge victory. The Devil's Rejects hit the ring and destroyed Shepard. The Encore made the save, but they were eventually beaten down as well and hit over the head with a steel chair. Bodacious Nick jumped in the ring, but Shultz, Stevens, and Armor beat him down as well. Bodies were laid out everywhere. Shultz got on the mic and said everyone knows that The Devil's Rejects are the hottest tag team going today. He said everyone out there, especially the people on the Internet, are chickensh*t. He said he wants someone to book the Flea Market guys so he can take them on. The Devil's Rejects and Shultz had created one of the tensest moments in UWA history. Fans were being held back everywhere; a lot of them were crying at remarks Chase had made. They were being nailed with water and trash from the fans. It was definitely a wild ending to No Return which ran until 11:30. (Larry Goodman)
The Grappling Entertainment Athletic Revolution will be at the National Guard Armory in Brooksville, FL, on July 18. Advertised: Jimmy Jacobs versus Kenny King; Jon Davis versus Tyler Black; Nigel McGuinness versus Kory Chavis; Erick Stevens versus Austin Amadeus; Chris Jones versus Roderick Strong; Jason Blade & Chasyn Rance versus the Loggers; and Joey Ryan & Sal Rinauro versus Nooie Lee & a partner TBA. Call (352) 422-4582 for more information. (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
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Daffney (33), Mike Knox (30), and Iceberg.
Today in Memoriam: Bruiser Brody (42, 1988), Pat Roach (68, 2004), Al Kashey (75, 2005), and Billy Firehawk (40, 2006).
NOSTALGIA
JULY 17, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BUCKHEAD ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > John Dameron versus Red Dugan > Elmo Glenn versus Pete Epting > Wayne Coleman versus Oscar Williamson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 17, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Clint Towns versus K.O. Ferrell > Six-Round Boxing Match: Red Wooten versus Kid Bruce > Wesley Brownlee versus Foy Rivers > Juan Gonzalez versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 17, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Jack Purdin versus George Wagner > John Mauldin versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 17, 1939 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Eddie Pope versus Young Londos > Bill Collins versus the Skull (1) / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 17, 1942 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Abe Simon – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox defeated Ronnie Etchison > The Golden Terror defeated Jack Dillon > Marshall Blackstock defeated Hans Schultz / Notes: The Masked Manager managed the Golden Terror.
JULY 17, 1946 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Thurman Copley – Promoter) > Nick Carter defeated Jack Hader > Johnny Long defeated Charlie Harben by countout > Jack Dillon defeated Al Massey by disqualification
JULY 17, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon defeated Dick Schnabel at 0:10 > Joe Scarpa defeated Red Roberts > The Russian Crusher defeated Ivor Barrett > Choo-Choo Lynn & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie Blassie & Pedro Godoy
JULY 17, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Johnny Sevelle defeated Tiny Oxford > Red Dugan defeated Roy Mulkey > Choo-Choo Lynn and the Green Hornet wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Battle Royal: Tarzan White defeated Randy Curtis, Red Dugan, Honey Boy Hannigan, Choo-Choo Lynn, Mr. X, Roy Mulkey, Tiny Oxford, Bob Rose, and Johnny Sevelle / Notes: It was reported that 1,500 were in attendance for this card. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.
JULY 17, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Krusher Karlson defeated Bruce Austin > The Destroyer defeated Little Abner > Joe Scarpa defeated Bad Boy Hines > Dick Dunn & George Harris defeated the Scufflin’ Hillbillies > Sputnik Monroe defeated Eddie Graham
JULY 17, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak defeated Bob Eisenburg > Matt Jewell defeated Leon Clark > Greg Peterson & Jesse James defeated the Corsicans > Bob Orton defeated Chief Little Eagle > Joe Scarpa and Mario Galento wrestled to a draw
JULY 17, 1969 (THURSDAY) – AMERICUS, GA – SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Little John defeated the Assassins by disqualification > Midget Match: Little Bobo defeated Little Bruiser > El Mongol defeated Tony Nero
JULY 17, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Sabu Singh > Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert defeated Professor Kimura & Fuji > Ray Gunkel defeated El Lobo > Robert & Buddy Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell & Karl Von Stroheim > Buddy Colt defeated Leo Garibaldi > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Paul DeMarco defeated Nick Bockwinkel* by disqualification to win title / Notes: Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 17, 1970. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. O’Dell was barred from ringside during the match between Buddy Colt and Leo Garibaldi.
JULY 17, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 & Big John defeated Dick Steinborn & Kubla Khan > Klondike Bill defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > George Scott defeated Billy Spears / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.
JULY 17, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Krusher Karlson versus Koa Tiki > Bull Zomar versus Chief Little Eagle > John Foley versus Argentina Apollo > Randy Curtis versus the Golden Gladiator > Jack Armstrong & Ox Baker versus Argentina Apollo & El Mongol > Tommy Seigler & the Super Gladiator versus Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 > Ernie Ladd versus Tarzan Tyler / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.
JULY 17, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Welch and Bob Orton, Jr., wrestled to a draw > Tom Jones defeated Bill White > Bobby Shane & Billy Spears defeated Jerry Oates & Tiger Conway, Jr. > Bobby Duncum defeated Mr. Kleen > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bill Watts* by disqualification > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated the Super Infernos* to win title / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.
JULY 17, 1976 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs defeated George McCreery at 13:00 > Les Thornton defeated Ervin Smith at 17:00 > Roberto Soto defeated Tony Charles > Jimmy & Johnny Valiant versus Ken Mantell & Dean Ho ruled a no contest > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Dick Slater (2-1) / Notes: There was a ten-man battle royal advertised, but no details were provided following the card.
JULY 17, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw and Mr. Saito wrestled to a draw > Sonny King defeated Steve Regal > Rick Martel defeated Hartford Love > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson defeated King Kong Mosca* by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification
JULY 17, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy defeated Ben Alexander > Midget Match: Cocoa Willie defeated Tokyo Joe > Stan Hansen & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Killer Karl Kox & Mr. X > Hair versus Hair Match: Ole Anderson defeated Tommy Rich > Georgia Television Title Match: Bob Armstrong defeated Blackjack Lanza* > Russian Chain Match: Ivan Koloff defeated Wahoo McDaniel / Notes: Bob Armstrong did not defeat Blackjack Lanza in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and Killer Karl Kox.
JULY 17, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ATHENS, GA – J & J CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jay Strongbow defeated Eddy Mansfield > Tony Atlas defeated Dennis Condrey > Bob Sweetan defeated Mike Sharpe > The Assassins defeated Ole & Lars Anderson
JULY 17, 1980 (THURSDAY) – KNOXVILLE, TN – CHILHOWEE PARK (Bob Polk – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alexis Smirnoff defeated Mike Sharpe > Assassin #1 defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Les Thornton* defeated Terry Taylor > Tommy Rich defeated Baron Von Raschke > Mark Lewin & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Kevin Sullivan & Stan Hansen / Notes: Stan Hansen substituted for Austin Idol to team with Kevin Sullivan in the match with Mark Lewin & Abdullah the Butcher. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin and Abdullah the Butcher.
JULY 17, 1982 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Gibbs defeated Chick Donovan > The Iron Sheik defeated Tom Prichard > No DQ Match: the Wild Samoans defeated Bob & Brad Armstrong > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar > National Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Orndorff* defeated Buzz Sawyer / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans.
JULY 17, 1983 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brett Wayne defeated Pat Rose > Rick Rood & Arn Anderson defeated Carl Fergie & Norman Frederick Charles III > Bill Irwin defeated Joe Lightfoot > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Killer Brooks > National Television Title Match (No TL): Ron Garvin defeated the Iron Sheik* to win title > The Road Warriors defeated Terry Taylor & Steve O > Pez Whatley defeated Larry Zbyszko > Texas Death Match: Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich > Lights Out Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Larry Zbyszko by disqualification / Notes: Steve O substituted for Bobby Fulton to team with Terry Taylor in the match with the Road Warriors. Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer and the Iron Sheik. Jim Cornette managed Carl Fergie and Norman Frederick Charles III.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 07/18/2008
NEWS
World Wrestling Entertainment has announced the following events: September 14 in Jackson, MS, at the Mississippi Coliseum; October 28 in San Diego, CA, at the San Diego Sports Arena; and December 26 in Charlotte, NC, at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: August 16 in Valparaiso, IN, at the Athletics-Recreation Center; August 18 in Chicago, IL, at the Allstate Arena, August 23 in Erie, PA, at the Erie Civic Center, August 31 in Saint Louis, MO, at the Scottrade Center, and September 29 in World Wrestling Entertainment in Minneapolis, MN. (Rich Tate)
Total Nonstop Action will be at the Oil Palace in Tyler, TX, tonight. TNA has announced that the No Surrender PPV will broadcast live from the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, on September 14. Tickets will go on sale on July 25. (Rich Tate)
Wild Bill’s will present “Fight Night”, co-sponsored by Hooter’s, tonight at 2075 Markey Street in Duluth, GA. The MMA event will be taped for Comcast On Demand. Matches begin at 8:30 PM. The venue is an 18 and up club. Tickets range from $25 to $100, the latter including access to a VIP room with dinner catered from Hooter’s. Advertised: Kelvin Hackney versus Frank Millsap, with up to ten fights planned. Call (404) 626-2126 for more information. (Rich Tate)
The Grappling Entertainment Athletic Revolution will be at the National Guard Armory in Brooksville, FL, tonight. Advertised: Jimmy Jacobs versus Kenny King; Jon Davis versus Tyler Black; Nigel McGuinness versus Kory Chavis; Erick Stevens versus Austin Amadeus; Chris Jones versus Roderick Strong; Jason Blade & Chasyn Rance versus the Loggers; and Joey Ryan & Sal Rinauro versus Nooie Lee & a partner TBA. Call (352) 422-4582 for more information. (Rich Tate)
The following are events taking place tonight in which we have no further advance information: Action Packed Wrestling at the APW Arena in Chester, SC; Alternative Pro Wrestling at the Royston Gym in Royston, GA; Pure Pro Wrestling at the Rec. Center in Pelham, NC; Showtime All-Star Wrestling at the SAW Arena in Millersville, TN; Southern Wrestling Federation at the SWF Arena in Tullahoma, TN; and United States Wrestling Organization at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN. (Rich Tate)
July 17 results from Great Championship Wrestling in Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex, with attendance reported as more than 320: Orion Bishop (with Wicked Nemesis) pinned Kareem-Abdul Jamar. Bull Buchanan pinned Orion Bishop. Zero Tolerance (with Princeton Gainey III) pinned Alex Silva. Johnny Swinger & Shaun Banks (with Tracy Taylor) defeated J-Rod & Tex Monroe. Disco Inferno pinned Murder One (with Wicked Nemesis). David Young beat Sonny Siaki by disqualification when Siaki used a ladder. GCW Heavyweight Champion Cru Jones pinned Micah Taylor after Swinger interfered and distracted both men. Advertised matches for the July 19 GCW show in Villa Rica, GA, at the Goldust Recreation Center are as follows: In a GCW Heavyweight Championship Match, Cru Jones (c) vs. David Young. In a GCW Interstate Championship Match, J-Rod (c) vs. Murder One. The GCW Tag Team Title is on the line in a singles match with Shaun Banks vs. Scotty Beach. A 20-man Battle Royal for a shot at the GCW Heavyweight Championship is also on the slate. (Larry Goodman)
Supercade Wrestling results from the National Guard Armory in Wellford, SC, on July 17: Dylan Dollar over Steven Vaughn; Squeaks Da Clown over Adam Jaxon by disqualification as a result of interference from Bobby Diamond; Rex Rumble & Heath Havok over Nathan Lee & Freight Train; Matt Burns over Krypt and the Dragon in a three-way to retain the SW Hardcore Title; A.J. Frost over SW US Heavyweight Champion Kid Chaos to win the title in a three-way that also included Jamie Lee; and Jaxon, Diamond & Ken Magnum over Da Clown, Johnny Danger & Vinnie Valentine. (Rich Tate)
NAWA Ring Champions will be at the Purks Building in Cedartown, GA, on August 1. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: David Young versus Air Paris; Thunder & Lightning versus the Naturals (Chase Stevens & Adam Armor); a mixed match featuring Nigel Sherrod versus Bambi; Bulldog Raines versus Stupid, with Tweety; Kyle Matthews versus Simon Sermon; and Frankie Valentine & Chip Day versus Josh Stone & the Nightmare. Call (770) 748-9276 for advance tickets, or (706) 314-9802 for more information. (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
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Al Snow (45), Joey Mercury (29), Carlos Colon, and Dusty Wolfe.
Today in Memoriam: John Kronus (2007).
NOSTALGIA
JULY 18, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION (Max Stewart – Promoter) > Joe Ricco versus Eddie Elzea > Jim Hesslyn versus Ed Malone / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 18, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sol Slagle and Charlie Strack wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Jim Browning defeated Paul Jones (2-1) > Karl Davis defeated Andy Rascher at 31:00
JULY 18, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Henry Piers defeated Popeye Swenson by disqualification > Dorv Roche defeated Alf Johnson > Leo Savage defeated Babe Zaharias / Notes: It was reported that 1,500 were in attendance for this card.
JULY 18, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Long defeated Al Galento > Jim Coffield and Cliff Knudsen wrestled to a draw > Ralph Garibaldi & Cherry Vallina defeated Roland Kirchmeyer & Babe Sharkey > Ray Villmer defeated Babe Zaharias
JULY 18, 1949 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PEACH BOWL SPEEDWAY (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Al Warshawski & Boom Boom Pantazic versus Red Dugan & Gorgeous George (1) > Vic Shannon versus Joe Estes > Joe Harben versus Jack McAdams / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 18, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Morgan versus Red McIntyre > Johnny Long versus Jack Dillon > Don McIntyre versus Babe Zaharias / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 18, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson versus Dizzy Davis > Eddie Gossett & Chet Wallick versus Farmer Jones & Tarzan White / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 18, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Penny Banner versus Judy Glover > Tokyo Joe defeated Andre Drapp / Notes: Penny Banner and Judy Glover were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.
JULY 18, 1958 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Townsend defeated Jack Dillon > Bob Shipp and Jack Pesek wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel, Jack Pesek & Frank Townsend defeated Freddie Blassie, Jack Dillon & Bob Shipp
JULY 18, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus Mickey Blassie / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 18, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon and Johnny Reid wrestled to a draw > Marco Polo defeated Mickey Blassie > Johnny Reid, Guy Mitchell & Marco Polo defeated Jack Dillon, Tommy Bell and Mickey Blassie > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Gypsy Joe
JULY 18, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon defeated Ivor Barrett > Chief Little Eagle defeated Red Roberts > Joe Scarpa defeated Pedro Godoy by disqualification > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated the Russian Crusher / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962.
JULY 18, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeGaulle, Red Roberts & Rube Wright versus Bruce Austin, Bob Eisenburg & Buddy Fuller > Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel versus Sputnik Monroe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 18, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence and Ricky Hunter wrestled to a draw > Tim Geohagen defeated Jack Daniels > Dick Steinborn defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on July 11, 1967, in Macon.
JULY 18, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cyclone Soto defeated Bad Boy Hines at 8:00 > Roberto Soto defeated Billy Hines at 6:00 > The Super Assassins defeated the Kentuckians > Assassin #2 defeated Man Mountain Mike at 7:00 > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito at 9:00 > Loser of Fall Leaves Match (No TL): Paul DeMarco & the Assassins defeated Joe Scarpa, El Mongol & the Professional / Notes: The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins. In the match between Paul DeMarco & the Assassins and Joe Scarpa, El Mongol & the Professional, Mongol lost the fall and had to leave. Per the stipulation, if the loser of the fall was a masked wrestler, he would have had to also unmask. It was announced that the Assassins would wrestle Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., on the card on July 25, 1969.
JULY 18, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Bockwinkel defeated Fuji > Bobby Shane and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Robert Fuller defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.
JULY 18, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Dick Shannon > Cisco Grimaldo defeated the Champ > Bob Armstrong & Leon Ogle defeated Rocket Monroe & Mr. X > Bobo Brazil & the Avenger defeated the Assassins / Notes: It was reported that 9,500 were in attendance for this card.
JULY 18, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Martel defeated Billy Spears > Bob Backlund defeated Jerry Lawler > Mike McCord defeated Butch Malone > Ray Candy defeated Nikolai Volkoff by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* versus Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Bill Watts & Dusty Rhodes defeated Toru Tanaka & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Bob Armstrong was the special referee for the match between Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr., and Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2, but no documented results for this match have been found. Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher, Toru Tanaka, Nikolai Volkoff, Dick Slater, and Bob Orton, Jr.
JULY 18, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White defeated Jerry Stubbs > Richard Blood defeated Randy Savage > Pak Song defeated Roberto Soto > Lumberjack Match: Paul Jones defeated Waldo Von Erich > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Tony Atlas & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
JULY 18, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tournament: Stan Hansen (Winner) Tommy Rich, Steve Regal, Ole Anderson, Hartford Love, Thunderbolt Patterson, Rick Martel, Sonny King, the French Angel, Mr. Wrestling #2, Mr. Saito, King Kong Mosca, Pez Whatley, and Rock Hunter also participated > Thirteen-Man Battle Royal: Thunderbolt Patterson (Winner) Tommy Rich, Steve Regal, Ole Anderson, Hartford Love, Stan Hansen, Rick Martel, Sonny King, the French Angel, Mr. Wrestling #2, Mr. Saito, King Kong Mosca, Pez Whatley, and Rock Hunter also participated / Notes: It is unclear as to the pairings and results for the tournament, which was set up to determine a challenger for the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on July 25, 1978. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.
JULY 18, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs versus Carl Fergie > Midget Match: Cocoa Willie versus Tokyo Joe > Bob Armstrong versus Doug Somers > Ray Candy versus Killer Karl Kox > Georgia Tag Team Title versus Hair Match (No DQ / No TL): Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich > Georgia Heavyweight Title Indian Strap Match (No TL): Wahoo McDaniel* versus the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.
JULY 18, 1980 (FRIDAY) – DALTON, GA – FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton versus the French Angel > Tommy Rich & Terry Taylor versus Bob Sweetan & Alexis Smirnoff > Kevin Sullivan versus Les Thornton > Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Baron Von Raschke / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JULY 18, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bruce Reed defeated the Mighty Yankee > Ted Oates defeated Bobby Garrett > Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated Bryan St. John > George Wells defeated Jim Duggan > Ted DiBiase & Steve O defeated Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka by disqualification
JULY 18, 1982 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brad Armstrong defeated Chick Donovan > Roy Rogers defeated Bobby Garrett > The Iron Sheik defeated Tom Prichard > The Wild Samoans defeated Bob Armstrong & Ron Fuller > Lumberjack Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar > The Freebirds defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen > Tommy Rich versus Don Muraco ruled a no contest / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans. Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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VPW Standoff 7/11/08
Official Results & Notes
VPW would like to thank all of the fans that came down to the Centereach VFW Hall on a hot Summer Friday night.
The night started off on a more serious note with the entire roster surrounding the ring for a 10 bell tribute for the father of Nick Noshus who had passed away only 2 days prior to the event. Noshus chose to wrestle and dedicate the match to his father. The week prior, VPW also lost another longtime fan in the brother of Jack O’Hearts.
In their usual rude and obnoxious style, Eclipse interrupted the ring announcer as he was welcoming everyone to the event. Xandar Page and Jay Delta wanted to fuel their egos and basically tell the crowd how great they were, especially after winning the tag team titles. Eventually Eclipse started to rip on their opponents for later in the night, Livewired. Having heard enough, JMS and VSK hit the ring and chased Eclipse off.
The first match of the night featured longtime rivals, “Firebird” Jorge Santi and Minyon, facing off in their first singles match in VPW. This match could have gone either way, but the aggressive nature of Minyon overcame Jorge Santi. Both men are evenly matched in both their wrestling ability and highflying nature. A rematch between these two is bound to happen.
Next saw a brutal match that that saw Dr. Lamar Braxton Porter defeated by Nightmare in what has to be considered a fluke. Porter absolutely dominated the match from start to finish, but Nightmare managed a quick rollup for the win. An enraged Porter then proceeded to annihilate Nightmare for several minutes. Having seen enough, Nightmare’s longtime friend, The Voice, ran out to help his friend. Porter was accompanied to the ring by the lovely Rayna Fyre. Fyre was making her VPW debut, but already seemed to be in conflict with VPW’s female announcer Dani.
Following that massacre, Nick Noshus defeated Richie Tyler in a hard-fought wrestling match. Before the match, the undefeated Noshus bragged about his VPW record.
The next match featured “Masculine Marvel” Sabotage defeating The Voice. Prior to the match, Sabotage came down to ringside and told everyone how he came to the building expecting to wrestle “Smooth Operator” Mike Gallagher, but Gallagher decided to not show up and face him. Sabotage then proceeded to challenge anybody from the back to wrestle him. The challenge was answered by the mysterious Voice.
After that match was a number one contender’s match for the VPW Championship. This wild match saw four of VPW’s best going at it for a shot at Jason Static’s championship. The participants were Xavier, “Ultra Sexy” Joe So Delicious, Mack Daddy Flexx and the Zombie. The Zombie did not initially come down the ring when announced, but in typical Zombie fashion, he ran out from the crowd several minutes into the match. Xavier appeared to take credit for the Zombie’s delay. After several close falls, Mack Daddy Flexx pinned his longtime rival, Joe So Delicious to become the number one contender. Immediately after the match, VPW Champion Jason Static hit the ring and got in Flexx’s face. Static appeared confident enough that he would defeat Azrieal later in the night and almost seemed to be looking past the match entirely. Getting right in Flexx’s face, Static reminded Flexx that he has defeated Flexx every time they’ve stepped in the ring together. Static told Flexx that he always comes so close to winning, but in the end he always comes up short.
The first match after intermission was an elimination match to determine the number one contenders to the VPW Tag Team Championship. The participants were Pretty Poison, VTG Enterprises, the Suburban SWAT Team and the Funky Fresh Boyz. Pretty Poison was cornered by Tough Tommy, VTG Enterprises naturally had Vinny the Guido watching their back, the Suburban SWT Team was accompanied by Mikey Old School and the Funky Fresh Boyz had Ms. Terri with them. Scotty Rio and Johnny “Muscles” Marinara were the first men eliminated. Next out were the Funky Fresh Boyz, but before they were eliminated they and the Suburban SWAT Team had a dance off in the middle of the ring. Finally, the Suburban SWAT Team eliminated Pretty Poison to earn a shot at longtime rivals, Eclipse. After the match, EJ Risk and Justin Toxic looked to have fired their manager Tough Tommy.
Following the number one contenders match for the tag team titles was the actual tag team championship which featured the champions Eclipse taking on Livewired. Eclipse defeated Livewired in the finals of May’s huge tournament. Unfortunately, Livewired came up short once again and lost their opportunity. JMS and VSK seemed to not be 100% on the same page compared to their usual matches.
The final match of the night was a first time ever encounter between two of VPW’s finest for the VPW Championship with Jason Static taking on “The Good Guy” Azrieal. Before the match, Azrieal called Static out for neglecting him and looking ahead towards Flexx instead of worrying about the match at hand. This match really came down to the wire, but in the end, Jason Static forced Azrieal to submit courtesy of The Long Kiss Goodnight. Mack Daddy Flexx then decided to return the favor from earlier in the night and interrupt Static’s victory. Flexx got right in Static’s face, but was immediately jumped from behind my Joe So Delicious. The two members of Best Bodies, Inc. then proceeded to pummel Flexx until they finally left the ringside area.
Plenty of backstage footage and interviews were filmed for the DVD release.
VPW will be returning in less than 2 weeks time on July 26th at the Deer Park Community Center for a special fundraiser for the center.
Deer Park Community Center
41 Homer Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
631-667-6665
Tickets for this special fundraiser are only $10.
Already scheduled:
VPW Championship
Jason Static vs. Mack Daddy Flexx
VPW Tag Team Championship
Eclipse vs. Suburban SWAT Team
Check out http://www.VictoryProWrestling.com for complete details.
VPW 2008 Schedule
July 26th – Deer Park Community Center
September 6th – Centereach VFW Hall
November 1st – Centereach VFW Hall
December 13th – Centereach VFW Hall
More dates to be announced!
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PWU New Website - WrestleReality.com
http://www.WrestleReality.com
Under construction! As Pro Wrestling Unplugged prepares to pave the way for "WrestleReality" on Saturday, July 26 at Boyle's World Gym at 11000 Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia, PA, we're also renovating our online presence with a new website!
Visit our new home at http://www.WrestleReality.com.
SEE "WRESTLEREALITY" IN ACTION AT BOYLE'S WORLD GYM:
(Behind Chickies & Pete's Bar & Grille; next to Target Greatland; Roosevelt Blvd aka Rt 1 and Haldeman/Plaza Drive Intersection)
* PWU World Heavyweight Title Match: champion John McChesney vs. Teddy Fine
* PWU Tag Titles Match: champions All Money Is Legal vs. The SAT vs. Angus Brothers vs. Mystery Tag Team Returning to PWU
* The Rematch over TWO YEARS in the making: WWE Legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. Hardcore Icon Sandman
* #1 Contenders Match for the PWU World Title: "Masterpiece" Chris Masters vs. Trent Acid
* PWU Women's Title Match: champion Amy Lee vs. Kacee Carlisle
* PWU Originals Collide as Aramis faces Lucky of the New Jersey All-Stars
* PWU Originals Collide as The Rockin' Rebel goes against KJ Hellfire
* A surprise singles match between two more returning PWU originals
* The REAL Commissioner Idol with Sudden Death Overtime
* Also featuring The NJ All-Stars Danny Rage & Orange Cassidy, Annihilation, Missy Sampson, Survival Rate Zero, The Philadelphia Revolution Roller Hockey Team, Pro Jockey of the Philadelphia Park Casino Harry Wyner, & so much more.
After "Family Reunion" on July 26, the PWU gang will head over to The Oakford Inn for the afterparty! Must be 21 years old or older with proper photo ID to attend (this is a gentleman's club).
Before the action starts, step foot in the ring with THE SANDMAN at the PWU Wrestling Academy at Devastation University with a Sandman Seminar on Saturday, July 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm for the low cost of $25. Save your spot at TVbyDemand.com.
Arrive half an hour early to warm up. Devastation University is at 2309 Old Haddenfield RD in Pennsauken, NJ over the Betsy Ross Bridge; down the street from the Cherry Hill Mall, and adjacent to the old Pennsauken Mart location.
For a limited time, PWU is offering backstage passes for $25 each. Buy your backstage pass when you buy your tickets at the live events section of TVbyDemand.com.
WrestleReality.com your home for the latest in Pro Wrestling Unplugged, will keep you up-to-date with all the latest as we count down to PWU's return to action.
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UCW next event - Friday August 22 at the Dade City Armory Bell time is 7:00 pm
There will be some great wrestling action as Ricky Romeo defends his cruiserweight title in a Triple Threat Matchup against the challenge of newcomer Justin Case and Mandrake.
Two giants of the local scene make their UCW debut as Lou Cypher -6'10" and 330lbs takes on Man Mountain Snow all of 6'4" and 430lbs.
Prince Iaukea returns to the mat wars as he takes on Scott Davis for the UCW Television Title.
Damballah returns to take on Spanky Malone.
Tag Team Champions-East Street Elite are challenged by Heartbreak Xpress in a non-title event.
The Main Event pits UCW Champion Steve Madison defending against Jumbo "I'm the Best" Barretta
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