On Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 3:33 AM EST
SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 08/27/2008
NEWS and NOTES
Peach State Pandemonium broadcasts live tonight at 9:00 PM ET. Ivan Koloff will be our featured guest. We will go into the Wayback Machine with Les Thatcher.
Reports are breaking that Total Nonstop Action is already preparing merchandise revolving around Mick Foley, whose contract with World Wrestling Entertainment expires at the end of this month.
John Cena underwent neck surgery Tuesday in Pittsburgh, PA. The reported ninety-minute procedure was preformed by Dr. Joseph Maroon at the Pittsburgh Medical Center. Because neck fusion surgery was not required, Cena is expected to be sidelined for about five months at most.
WWE’s Unforgiven PPV will be broadcast live from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, on September 7 at 8:00 PM ET. Advertised: Shawn Michaels versus Chris Jericho in a “non-sanctioned” match; CM Punk defends the WWE Heavyweight Title in a scramble including Rey Mysterio, JBL, Batista, and Kane; Triple H defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title in a scramble including Jeff Hardy, Shelton Benjamin, Brian Kendrick, and MVP; Mark Henry defends the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title against Matt Hardy, Chavo Guerrero, Finlay & the Miz in a scramble match; and Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., defend the WWE Tag Team Title against Cryme Tyme.
WWE has announced the following events: the SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, on October 7; and the RAW crew will be at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, on December 28.
Ring of Honor returns to the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, IL, on November 22. This event will be taped for a PPV.
GWH wishes a happy birthday to George Scott (79), Sgt. Slaughter (60), the Great Khali (36), and Jazz (32).
Today in Memoriam: Chief War Eagle (80, 1979), Sammy Baldwin (69, 1996), and Sailor White (56, 2005).
Ron Hill, who was a big star for Ann Gunkel’s All-South Wrestling Alliance in the 1970s as the Golden Gladiator, passed away this morning at the age of 73. He had been suffering from complications following hip surgery.
Showtime All-Star Wrestling did not air in its usual Saturday midnight timeslot on Comcast 74 in Nashville. Thus far, the company has not been able to obtain an explanation from Comcast as to why they did not run episode 59 as scheduled. According to Reno Riggins, SAW plans to air the episode next Saturday night. Click here for Larry Goodman’s review of the previous broadcast.
Global Championship Wrestling will be in Palmerdale, AL, at the Palmerdale Community Center on August 30. Advertised: In a midgets match, Enigma vs. Body Drop. Veronica Fairchild vs. Genni Right in a ladies match. Theodore Tutwiler III vs. "Crazy Train" Jesse Pain. Soul Crusher vs. "The Wrestling Hybrid" Orion Bishop. The Russian Assassin vs. Scotty Blaze. "Wild Thing" Will Owens vs. "Mad Dog" Dan Sawyer. In a 2 out of 3 falls for the GCW tag titles, Samoan Soldiers defends vs. The INHuman Fly & Joey Lightning. Bell time is at 7:30.
Championsship Wrestling has a television taping on September 2 in Greeneville, TN, at the Eastview Rec Center with an 8:00 pm bell time. Advertised matches include a 1st Blood Match: “The Strong Style Redneck” Chris Richards (with John Hawkins) vs. "High Risk" Robbie Cassidy (with Moe Jenkins), National Heavyweight Champion Thorn (with Kandy) meets "Power House" Ray Idol in a non-title match. Also scheduled to appear are "Hard Body" Allen King, "The Knights of the Old Regime" Oleg Romanov & The Russian Assassins, and CW TV Champion, "Notorious" Nick Hammonds.
On this week's episode, which can be viewed at the CW website linked above, “Sensational” Wayne Adkins defends his TV Title against "The Real Deal" Chase Owens with a 15 minute time limit. This is a rematch from 2 weeks ago on CW TV, when Adkins and Owens fought to a 10 minute time limit draw. We will also hear more about AWA World Heavyweight Champion, Brian Logan's $10,000 bounty on Tony Givens. Plus: words from the US Tag Team Champions, The Hick Hop Express, Robbie Cassidy, Nick Hammonds and more.
Southern States Championship Wrestling returns on September 6 to the Enigma Gym on Highway 82 East in Enigma, GA, 10 miles east of Tifton. Tickets are $2.00. Card will be released soon. SSCW has shows scheduled on the first Saturday of the month for the rest of the year, all in Enigma.
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.
NOSTALGIA
AUGUST 27, 1936 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Thomas defeated Al Maynard > Frank Brown defeated Marshall Blackstock by disqualification > Orville Brown versus Dick Raines ruled a no contest / Notes: Frank Speer was the special referee for the match between Orville Brown and Dick Raines.
AUGUST 27, 1936 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Bill Ward versus John Dameron > Glenn Cowan versus Young Londos > Ted Taylor versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 27, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST END ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Mauldin versus Doc Poole > Jack Layden versus Buck Lawson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 27, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Albert Mills defeated Tiny Ruff > John Mauldin defeated Jack Dillon by disqualification > Babe Zaharias defeated Carlos Rodriguez > Freddie Blassie defeated Joe Estes / Notes: Tiny Ruff substituted for Roland Kirchmeyer in the match with Albert Mills, and Joe Estes substituted for Joe Vitale in the match with Freddie Blassie. Mills was declared the winner of his match when Ruff was deemed unable to continue. Vitale was credited as being a referee on this card.
AUGUST 27, 1945 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – WILLIAM GRAYSON STADIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > The Green Hornet defeated Roland Kirchmeyer > Wally Greb defeated Jim Coffield > Nick Carter defeated the Bat by disqualification
AUGUST 27, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chris Belkas & Al Massey defeated Jim Coffield & Tom Mahoney > Al Lovelock and Pete Managoff wrestled to a draw > Bobby Managoff defeated Natie Brown > Sky Hi Lee defeated Babe Zaharias
AUGUST 27, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker versus Guy Taylor > Pedro Godoy versus Chief Little Eagle > Chief Crazy Horse versus the Russian Crusher > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Mr. Moto / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962.
AUGUST 27, 1963 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Man versus Animal Match: Tarzan White defeated Killer Kodiak by disqualification > Women’s Match: Barbara Ball defeated Janice Hull > Choo-Choo Lynn & Marco Polo versus Chris Averoff & Joe McCarthy wrestled to a draw
AUGUST 27, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Benny Matta versus Corsica Jean > Lee Fields defeated Wildman Phillips > Chief Little Eagle defeated Mario Galento by disqualification > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Nick Kozak & Dick Steinborn defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines* to win title > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* defeated Dutch Savage / Notes: Benny Matta and Corsica Jean were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Billy & Bad Boy Hines had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Corsicans on July 9, 1965, in Atlanta. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on May 28, 1965, in Atlanta. It was announced that Dale Lewis would be wrestling on the card on September 3, 1965, and that Paul Jones was negotiating with Matt Jewell for some future dates.
AUGUST 27, 1965 (FRIDAY) – DUBLIN, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jesse James versus the Mongolian > Women’s Match: Terry Majors versus Donna Christianello > Bob Boyer versus Pepe Gomez / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
AUGUST 27, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Harris versus Mario Galento > Dick Steinborn & Greg Peterson versus the Red Raiders / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 27, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pepe Gomez and Guillotine Gordon wrestled to a draw > Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated the Rising Suns > Bill Dromo defeated Tarzan Tyler / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler.
AUGUST 27, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Leaves Match: Paul DeMarco defeated Bill Dromo / Notes: Gorilla Marconi was credited as being a referee on this card.
AUGUST 27, 1970 (THURSDAY) – AMERICUS, GA – SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leon Ogle defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Skandor Akbar defeated Roy Lee Welch > Bill Dromo defeated Nick Bockwinkel / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim.
AUGUST 27, 1971 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Mr. X > Jerry Oates and Cisco Grimaldo wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo & Klondike Bill defeated Bill White & Flash Monroe > Dick Steinborn defeated Guillotine Gordon by disqualification > Ray Gunkel, George Scott, El Mongol & the Professional defeated Buddy Colt, Big John & the Assassins / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Eddie Smith and Charlie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. The Professional participated in an autograph session for fans.
AUGUST 27, 1974 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > John Foley versus Victor Jovica > Ted Oates versus the Great Fuji > Angelo Poffo versus the Magnificent Zulu > Ray Candy, Assassin #2, El Mongol & the Missouri Mauler defeated Luke Graham, Crusher Verdu & the Royal Kangaroos > Carlos Colon defeated Super Soul Davis > World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Ernie Ladd defeated Ox Baker* to win title at 21:00 / Notes: No documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Luke Graham and Crusher Verdu.
AUGUST 27, 1974 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Prince Pullins defeated Big Mac > Midget Tag Team Match: Little Bobo & the Haiti Kid defeated Little Louie & Little Tokyo > Roberto Soto defeated Harley Race by disqualification > No DQ / No CO Match: Roger Kirby & Buddy Colt defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Bill Dromo & Mike McCord defeated Ole & Gene Anderson by disqualification
AUGUST 27, 1976 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Steamboat defeated Bill Howard > Stan Stasiak versus Roberto Soto ruled a no contest > Ted Oates, Jos LeDuc & Dean Ho defeated Abdullah the Butcher, Jimmy & Johnny Valiant > Pak Song defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Dick Slater* by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
AUGUST 27, 1977 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ken Dillinger > Steven Little Bear defeated Jim Kent > Ole Anderson defeated Burrhead Jones > Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas defeated Bill White & Randy Savage / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie.
AUGUST 27, 1978 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pez Whatley defeated Ken Dillinger > Len Denton defeated Roger Howell > Hartford Love & the French Angel defeated Tommy Rich & Steve Regal > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated King Kong Mosca > Ole Anderson versus Dick Slater / Notes: Ole Anderson and Dick Slater were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.
AUGUST 27, 1979 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Somers defeated Mike Stallings > Carl Fergie defeated Jerry Stubbs > Bob Armstrong defeated the Eliminator > Georgia Television Title Match: Ray Candy* defeated Ernie Ladd > Texas Bullrope Match: Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff
AUGUST 27, 1980 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve O defeated Charlie Fulton > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Assassin #1 > Dennis Condrey & Stan Lane and Steve Keirn & Terry Taylor wrestled to a draw > Abdullah the Butcher defeated Mark Lewin by disqualification > Kevin Sullivan defeated the Great Mephisto / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.
The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Mazur Public Relations, Inc. sent this in:
COMBAT ZONE WRESTLING IS 'HOTTER THAN HELL'
TRENTON, N.J. - The first release through Combat Zone Wrestling's new international distribution deal is a historical look at some of the fieriest and most extreme matches in the company's near 10-year history, entitled "Hotter Than Hell."
The DVD is set for release on September 30 in North America via Locomotive Vision/Ryko Distribution.
The first featured bout is a classic match from the legendary former home base of Champs Arena in Sewell, N.J. A five-way from February 10, 2001's "Crushing the Competition," Lobo, Wifebeater, Nate Hatred, Madman Pondo, and the unexpected cult favorite Lord Everett Devore battle for the Iron Man Championship.
"We had been in Japan for almost a year and were just put on local TV," said Wifebeater, innovator of the weed whacker as a weapon and still a fan favorite despite being retired. "Not only that, we were still using mostly home grown CZW guys and the locker room was never tighter. CZW truly had a family atmosphere, from the wrestlers, to ring crew, to the security guys, and even the fans. The reception that Lord Everett Devore got showed that CZW fans had developed their own unique personality."
The next match comes from the following month, during CZW's most infamous and extreme string of shows at Station 44 in Smyrna, Del., which came to an end with a near-riot when the show was threatened to be shut down by the building's management. "Every time we had a show at that firehouse they got nervous and didn't realize what a CZW show was," said Wifebeater. "I have no idea why they kept having us back." Filmed March 10, 2001 at "War at Station 44," Madman Pondo, Wifebeater, and Lobo put "extreme" to the test in a flaming barbed wire light bulb death match.
"We were setting the pace for all the other companies to do what they do," said Madman Pondo. "They were the best times I had in CZW. Those were the guys I was hanging out with in Japan, and then I also got to work with them back home."
Culled from February 9, 2002's "This Time It's Personal" at CZW's new home, the former Viking Hall/ECW Arena, the next match pairs Lobo against Zandig in a "Career vs. Ownership" match. The winner of this barbed wire ropes and barbed wire canvas "Pyramid of Hell" match retains ownership of CZW, while the loser is forced into retirement. "Hotter Than Hell" also includes never-before-seen bonus footage with "Hardcore" Nick Gage and Lobo.
"Hotter Than Hell" captures some of the classic moments in CZW history and shows the earlier years of a burgeoning wrestling company with matches that legends are made of. "I'm happy to see these matches are being re-released and this era has not been forgotten," Wifebeater said.
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JAPW sent this in:
With the Fall season only weeks away and kids across the country returning to school next week, Jersey All Pro Wrestling returns to Live action with double shot events to take place down the Jersey Shore and up in North Jersey.
Jersey All Pro Wrestling is very happy to announce that we will be teaming up with the Beachwood Pine Beach Little League, for a very special pro wrestling fundraiser to benefit the organization.
The event will be held on Friday night September 19, 2008 at the Toms River Intermediate South Middle School located at 1675 Pinewald Road in Beachwood, NJ 08722, minutes from exit 80 off the Garden State Parkway, with an 8pm bell.
MAIN EVENT
JAPW World Heavyweight Title Match
Kenny Omega (C) vs TNA Superstars Jay Lethal
JAPW World Tag Team NO DQ Beachwood Street-Fight
TNA Superstars LAX (C) vs Da Heavy Hitters
NJ State Title Match
The Grim Reefer (C) vs Eddie Kingston
Former WWE Superstar Returns
James Maritato "Nunzio" vs Xaiver
Grudge Rematch From Bayonne, Round II
Dan Maff vs Danny Demanto
20 Plus Man Ultimate Rumble
Winner will face the winner of the Omega Lethal match the following night in Jersey City.
Dance to the Championship
Winner will face the winner of the Reefer/Kingston Match the following night in Jersey City
Dixie vs Bandido Jr vs Corvis Fear
TNA SUPERSTAR "THE WAR MACHINE" RHINO RETURNS
Also in action The SAT And so much more!
Ticket Info:
Ticket Prices:
1st Row $30.00 SOLD OUT
2nd Row $25.00 SOLD OUT
3rd Row $20.00
G&A Seating $18.00
For Ticket info email Frank at fatfrkjap1@aol.com Tickets will also be sold at the door that night and are on sale now at http://www.japw.net
Then the very next night, right up the Garden State Parkway to the Jersey Turnpike Saturday, September 20th JAPW returns to the Golden Door Charter School 180 9th Street - Jersey City, NJ with an 8pm bell.
JAPW World Heavyweight Title Match
Kenny Omega (C) vs Winner of the Ultimate Rumble
Open Challenge World Tag Team Title Match
LAX (C) vs ?????
JAPW NJ State Title Match
The Grim Reefer vs Winner of the Championship Dance
Note: if any of the Champions listed above should lose their title(s) the night before they will receive an automatic rematch on this event.
Also in action:
TNA Superstars "RHINO"
TNA Superstars Jay Lethal
Former WWE Superstar Nunzio
Dan Maff
Danny Demanto
Xavier
Eddie Kingston
The SAT
Dixie & Azrieal
The Insane Dragon
Da Heavy Hitters
And so many others....
Ticket Info:
Ticket Prices:
1st Row $30.00
2nd Row $25.00
3rd Row $20.00
G&A Seating $18.00
For Ticket info email Frank at fatfrkjap1@aol.com Tickets will also be sold at the door that night and are on sale now at http://www.japw.net
Shannon Rose sent this in:
FPWA Pro Wrestling
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Matchtime: 8:00 pm, Doors Open: 7PM
Pinellas Park Boys & Girls Club
7790 61st Street N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
All tickets are $10
For ticket info call 813-960-8412
Main Event: First Blood Match - FPWA Heavyweight Title Match:
Flex (Champion) vs. Nick Fame (Challenger)
Grudge Match:
"Punk Superstar" Pretty Fly & Brandon Groom take on "Superhero" Mark Zout & Torcher
Special Tag Team Attraction:
The English Lions vs. The Psychedelics
PLUS:
Woman's Tag Team Match
Also appearing will be:
Heater
East Street Elite w/Fetish
The "Hollywood Horror" Jude Mackenzie
TS Styles
Joey Cujo
Carlton Xero
The Cowboys
Pat McGroin
And more...
Ring Announcer: Shannon Rose
More info go to http://fpwawrestling.com
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