On Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 6:01 PM EST
SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/21/2008
NEWS and NOTES
Georgia Wrestling History’s Thomas Bugg attended Ring of Honor’s event in Philadelphia, PA, on September 20. He joined Rich Tate Sunday night to talk about the event from his perspective. Click here to listen.
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH, tonight. Advertised: John Morris & the Miz versus Cryme Tyme.
The SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Anderson Arena in Bowling Green, KY.
The WWE event that had been scheduled for Fort Myers, FL, on January 4, which had been postponed from December 21, has now been postponed again, but no date has been set at this time.
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Ole Anderson (66) and Bob Sapp (34).
Today in Memoriam: Charro Aguayo (67, 1963), Stanislaus Zbyszko (88, 1967), Toshikuni Matsunaga (57, 2002), and Ray Traylor (42, 2004).
Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. Click here for the latest entry.
Alan Wojcik recently interviewed Bruce Santee and Kory Chavis. Click here for interesting conversations he had with Santee and here for Chavis.
Mike Mooneyham has posted an article with his thoughts on the recent incident with Jake Roberts, who seems to have relapsed following a stint in rehab earlier this year at the expense of WWE. Click here for the piece.
This week on Alternative Pro Wrestling’s “Aftershock”: Words from "The Sin City Saint" Brandon Parker, the self-proclaimed fastest rising star in APW...We hear from Stryknyn & Danny Only, in APW to wreck shop and cause as much violence as humanly possible...promo by the "Backcourt Bandit" Kareem Abdul Jamar...Seth Delay plays mind games with Shadow Jackson to egg on his doubts about Billy Buck...Highlights of Austin Creed & Chris King vs. Seth Delay & Royston Brawler...Highlights from Buck & Jackson vs. Stryknyn & Only...Post-match: problems between Jackson & Buck escalate...King gets the rub and cuts a promo for his number one contender's match against Aaron Lee next week. Click here for the show.
Click here for Larry Goodman’s review of the September 13 broadcast of Showtime All-Star Wrestling.
NWA Anarchy results from the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, on September 20: J. T. Talent beat Malachi in 5:40. The Technicians (Bob E & Tyler Smith) beat Hollywood Brunettes (Kyle Matthews & Andrew Alexander) in 9:23 when Alexander submitted to Smith’s cross armbreaker. Brodie Chase beat Christy Turner & Crystal Rose in 7:04. Slim J and Adrian Hawkins were the co-winners of the Young Lion’s Mega Rumble in 10:35. Shaun Tempers (with The Reverend) beat Sal Rinauro in 10:46. The Dynamic Duo (Chad Parham & Seth Delay) beat Outlaw & Norris in 6:23. Ace Rockwell beat Jessco Blue in 3:03. Devil’s Rejects (Iceberg & Azrael with The Reverend) defeated Shadow Jackson & Mikal Judas in 12:23 when Iceberg pinned Jackson. Click here for a full report from Larry Goodman.
A crowd of 156 gathered at the Bremen Rec Center on September 20 for a Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling event in Bremen, GA. The main event between Colt Derringer & Josh Stone vs. Brad Armstrong & Bulldog Raines went to a double countout. Frankie Valentine defeated Dustin Powers. "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers defeated Ken Timbs, Jr. A.J. Steele defeated Kodiak. Josh Storm defeated Billy Love and Billy Knight in a 3-way match. Ricky Spears was the referee for the event. The next SECW show will be on October 11.
Results from Rome Georgia Wrestling on September 20 at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, courtesy of Dave Wills with 60 in attendance: Bobby Eaton beat Rick Morton via interference from Mr. Hughes, Waylon Rhodes defeated Convict, Mark Pain beat a fan out of the crowd, Jamie Hall & Lamar Phillips d. Josh Hate & Seth Cruise, Stupid the Clown beat The Patriot. Return for RGW is October 9 at the National Guard Armory with a battle of Former York Foundation members on top: Rick Morton vs. Mr. Hughes.
Flatline Championship Wrestling results from September 20 at the May Park in Augusta, GA: Jeremy Cruz defeated Kevin Kurgan. Ethan Case defeated Brian Baldwin. Draven defeated Hexxon. “Juggalo” Johnny Blaze & Hallowicked defeated Solitude & James Hunter to retain the FCW Tag Team Titles. Jon Malus defeated Sixx. Cali Casanova & Brandon Paradise defeated Nick Kismet & Big Game James. Chris Mayne defeated Ryan Rain, Muzzle & Matt Crosby to retain the FCW Rage title.
Carolina Wrestling Showcase results from September 20 at the Boys & Girls Club in Asheboro, NC: Mariachi defeated Mikal Mosley w/ Ebone Nicol & Cid Istic. Raoul Lopez defeated Jose Arande in a 3 1:30 minute round amateur boxing exhibition match. "Hotboy Jason", w/ Sir Roderick Royal defeated "the future" Justin Cross. "New Age Superstar" Steven Dillinger defeated "Classic" Chris Collins. Pat Friday, "Headliner" Isaac Daniels & "Hotshot" Ryan Billings defeated Les and Jimmy Parker & Adam Holdaway. Jason "Tank" Youngblood w/ Sir Roderick Royal & "Hotboy Jason". battled Mark van Hook to a no contest finish.
The results of the Global Championship Wrestling September 20 show in Pell City, AL, were as follows: In a GCW Championship match, Theodore Tutwiler III w/Howard C Cross defeated Nick Dinsmore to retain the championship. Tutwiler is the champion after defeating Bull Buchanan in a match in Georgia. Buff Bagwell defeated Night Prowler. Sumie Sakai defeated Tracy Taylor & Genni Right. Micah Taylor defeated Scotty Blaze. The INHuman Fly & Joey Lightning defeated Shooting Star & Viper. Orion Bishop defeated Soul Crusher. Soul Crusher was unmasked. Muddbone defeated Jayson Phoenix. Will Owens defeated The Russian Assassin. The next GCW show will be November 15.
Championship Wrestling Overload will present “Good Friends…Bitter Enemies” at the American in Wrightsville, GA, on September 20. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Tickets are $6. Kids 6-12, $3. Kids 5 & under free w/ paid adult. Advertised: Bobby Joiner challenges The Ringlord for the National Heavyweight Championship. Loco Motive takes on Derrick Andrew Reynolds in a MMA Shoot Fight. Bunkhouse Brawl Scramble Match to determine first No Limits Champion featuring Brandon Kage, MDC, Damien, Bob, Cynder, and Col. Ivan Parker. The Iron Bear defends the Southern States Championship against “Bulldog” TW James. There will be a special Meet & Greet at BB’s Pizza in downtown Wrightsville 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
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
SEPTEMBER 22, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling – Promoter) > John Mauldin versus Bob Ruble / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Whitey Patterson was also scheduled, but no details were provided following the card.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > George Romanoff versus Ambrose Cole > Harry Nixon versus Eddie Elzea > Dutch Green versus Jack Doyle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dobie Osborne defeated Pete Schuh > Whitey Hewitt defeated Bob Wagner > Dan O’Connor defeated Milo Steinborn / Notes: Frank Speer was the special referee for the match between Dan O’Connor and Milo Steinborn.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Gus Kallio – Promoter) > Women’s Match: Jane Blondell versus Lucy Murphy > Sammy Miller versus Tiger Long > Paddy Nolan versus Bad Boy Brown / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1939 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Battle Royal featuring Pete Tripodes, Charlie Keene, Jack Purdin, Eddie Pope, Jack McAdams, and Bad Boy Brown / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon defeated Wally Greb > Jack Wentworth and John Mauldin wrestled to a draw > Joe Kirkland defeated Tiny Oxford > Women’s Match: Mae Young defeated Ann Miller > Women’s Match: Nell Stewart defeated Elvira Snodgrass / Notes: Elmer Snodgrass managed Elvira Snodgrass.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ed Malone versus Mike Clancy > Man versus Animal Match: Jack Steele versus Ginger the Bear > Mike Paidousis & Tarzan White versus the Black Monsters / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Roberts & Frank Townsend versus Bob Shipp & Bronko Lubich > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Angelo Poffo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on September 5, 1958, in Atlanta. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Marco Polo & Rita Cortez defeated Jack Dillon & Dot Carter > Ray Gunkel defeated Ivan Zukoff > The Country Plowboy defeated the Viking by disqualification / Notes: Charlie Harben and Chuck Burger were credited as being referees on this card. Harben disqualified the Viking during his match against the Country Plowboy when Ivan Zukoff interfered and attacked the Plowboy. Ray Gunkel helped clear the ring by chasing Zukoff and the Viking away.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeGaulle and Frankie Cain wrestled to a draw > Pepe Gomez defeated Mario Galento by disqualification > Dick Dunn & Sputnik Monroe defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines
SEPTEMBER 22, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy & Bad Boy Hines versus Dutch Savage & Wildman Phillips > Bob Boyer versus Mario Galento > Freddie Blassie versus Dick Steinborn > Lou Thesz versus Chief Little Eagle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter defeated Bad Boy Hines > Ray Gunkel defeated Tiny Mills > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Johnny Walker & Buddy Fuller > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Alex Perez & Ike Eakins > Louie Tillet defeated Mario Galento by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mario Galento was disqualified in his match with Louie Tillet for refusing to release the Hangman hold. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. The program we have for this card has an advertisement for a radio show hosted by Jim Bell that conducts wrestler interviews every Friday from 1:30 to 1:45 PM on WTJH 1260 AM. Bell later became ring announcer in Atlanta.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sabu Singh and Tim Tyler wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Women’s Match: Sharon Joyce defeated Fran Gravette > Tim Geohagen defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Bill Dromo, Choo-Choo Lynn & El Mongol defeated Homer O’Dell, Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt, Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim McKinney defeated Cisco Grimaldo > George Grant defeated the Champ > Jesse James defeated Dick Shannon > Roberto Soto defeated Oki Shikina > No DQ Match: Bob Armstrong & Dick Steinborn and Bill Bowman & Joe Turner wrestled to a draw > Argentina Apollo defeated Skandor Akbar > Bobo Brazil defeated Ox Baker by disqualification / Notes: The Champ substituted for Mike Paidousis in the match with George Grant. Assassin #1 was the special referee for the match between Bobo Brazil and Ox Baker.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Rock Hunter defeated Dick Steinborn > The Missouri Mauler defeated Bearcat Wilkerson > Charlie Cook defeated the Demon > Ted Oates and the Golden Gladiator wrestled to a draw / Notes: Rock Hunter managed the Missouri Mauler.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Jones & Bob Armstrong defeated the Samoans > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Stan Vachon by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Jack Crawford managed the Samoans.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1975 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dudley Clements versus S.D. Jones > Les Thornton versus Bob Backlund > Ron Garvin versus Jay Strongbow > Bobby Duncum versus Nikolai Volkoff > Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr., versus Jerry Brisco & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Gary Hart managed Nikolai Volkoff, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw defeated Ken Dillinger > Sonny King defeated Steve Regal > Pez Whatley defeated the Challenger > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Rick Martel & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Dick Slater defeated King Kong Mosca* by countout > Tommy Rich defeated Stan Hansen by disqualification / Notes: Rick Martel was billed as a mystery partner to Mr. Wrestling #2 for the match with Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTBS STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buzz Sawyer defeated Bill Howard > Bobby Jaggers defeated Ted Allen > Ole Anderson & Ernie Ladd defeated Ricky Fields & Marvin Turner > Stan Hansen defeated Rick Oliver > Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated Bill Howard & John Fordham > Chris Markoff & Jacques Goulet defeated Ted Allen & Marvin Turner > Killer Karl Kox defeated Jerry Roberts / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and Bobby Jaggers. Tommy Rich, the Crusher, Andre the Giant, and Stan Hansen also appeared on this episode.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1979 (SATURDAY) – CALHOUN, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich versus Killer Karl Kox / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox.
SEPTEMBER 22, 1981 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair* versus the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
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
SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/21/2008
NEWS and NOTES
PSP Fix is a new feature to hold our listeners over until Peach State Pandemonium returns, as well as in between the weekly program upon its return. I spoke with Vordell Walker about his participation this past week at the Harley Race/Pro Wrestling NOAH camp in Eldon, MO. Click here to listen.
World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, tonight. Advertised: Vladimir Kozlov versus the Great Khali; and Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder defend the WWE Tag Team Title against Primo Colon & Carlito.
Ring of Honor results from the New Alhambra Arena in Philadelphia, PA, from tonight for “Glory by Honor VII”: Jerry Lynn over Kenny King; Adam Pearce over Brent Albright to regain the NWA World Heavyweight Title; Go Shiozaki over Kevin Steen to retain the FIP Heavyweight Title; Bryan Danielson over Katsuhiko Nakajima to retain the GHC Junior Heavyweight Title; Erick Stevens over Rhett Titus; Shane Hagadorn, Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards over Roderick Strong, Jigsaw & Ruckus; Kensuke Sasaki over Claudio Castagnoli; Nigel McGuinness over El Generico to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Title; and Mark & Jay Briscoe both pinned Jimmy Jacobs simultaneously to win the Steel Cage Warfare in a match that also featured Austin Aries, Tyler Black, Delirious, and Necro Butcher.
Rampage Pro Wrestling is at Johnny G's in Warner Robins, GA, today at 4:00. Advertised: Sal Rinauro defends his spot in the RPW championship tournament against J-Rod. In a championship tournament qualifying match, Rob Adonis vs. Kodiak w/Mr. Ace Diamond. Ron Stalker & Dustin Powers vs. Hot Like Lava members, Cru Jones & Micah Taylor. Dr Johnny Gayton is the special guest referee. In a championship tournament qualifying match, "The Black Superman" A.J. Steele vs. "Japanese Superstar" Kurosukaji. Kyle Matthews vs. "The Shooter" Vordell Walker w/Mr. Ace Diamond. Tickets are $5.
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Jack Brisco (67) and Ricky Morton.
Today in Memoriam: Brother Jonathan (83, 1987) and Ted Petty (49, 2002).
"Boogie Woogie Boy" Gary Valiant and the powers that be at Showtime All-Star Wrestling have apparently agreed to set aside their differences. Valiant returned to the SAW Mill in Millersville, TN, with a run-in at Friday's television taping, the first night of a double shot weekend featuring Raven. Valiant left SAW in June after a falling out with Reno Riggins and company. Within a few weeks, Valiant was in a title program at United States Wrestling Organization with Champion Jeremiah Plunkett, and a major player in NWA Main Event, where he feuded with Jeff Daniels' crew.
USWO results from September 19 in Nashville, TN, at the Stadium Inn: 32 in attendance per Jimmie Daniel. Travis Starr & Dyronic beat Convict & Bizarre-O via stereo rollups, Jeremiah Plunkett beat Psycho Medic via submission, White Tiger beat Bryan Casey by DQ after Casey hit Tiger with a chair, Cousin Jason X beat USWO Jr. Champion Josh Crowe in a non-title match, USWO Tag Team Champions New York Gangster & Damien Payne vs Shane Smalls & Bryan Casey went to a double countout due to brawling outside the ring. USWO Champion Gary Valiant (w/Miss Boogie) vs. Snake Jones was a no contest after Jones pulled ref Mark Owen in front of a Valiant superkick. Owen tried to award the belt to Jones but was stopped by promoter Tony Falk, who held up the title.
Alternative Pro Wrestling results from September 19 at the Royston, GA, Gym are as follows: Kareem Abdul Jamar defeated Brad Logan. Aaron Lee stated that he was not going to face Chris King and Consequences Creed in the scheduled tag match and that North Georgia Champion Seth Delay would be subbing for him. Furthermore, Lee staked his claim as the number one contender for the North Georgia Championship, and stated that if King's team won the tag match main event, he would face King next week with the winner to become the #1 contender. Brandon Parker defeated Adam Mabry. Nightmare on Cherry Street 2008 was announced for October 24 with Wild Billy Buck challenging Southern States Champion Shadow Jackson in the main event. Don Matthews & Bo Newsome defeated Azrael & Darkness. APW Tag Team Champions The Franchise (Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels) defeated Dustin Michaels & Anthony Henry. Stryknyn & Danny Only defeated Shadow Jackson & Billy Buck after Jackson inadvertently hit Buck with the 10-31. Jeremy Vain defeated Slim J. Chris King & Consequences Creed defeated Seth Delay & The Royston Brawler earning King the one on one match with Lee.
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
SEPTEMBER 21, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MARIETTA STREET ARENA (Mr. Tuxworth – Promoter) > John Lewis versus Glenn Cowan > Pete Rogers versus Young Gotch > Bill Collins versus Elmo Glenn / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Red Terry – Promoter) > Ted Radcliffe versus Dutch Green / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST VIEW ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Dave Terrell versus Leon Fuller > Allen Dunn versus Dink Almand > Dan George versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1933 (THURSDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Bill Collins versus Dick Jones > Jack Doyle versus Ambrose Cole > Sammy Miller versus Jack McAdams / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Turk Powell defeated Chippewa Charlie > Tarzan Jordan defeated Henry Sauer > Ted Radcliffe defeated Jack Ross by disqualification (2-0) / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Wayne Coleman versus Dink Almand > Eddie Stecher versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were no referees for the match between Eddie Stecher and John Mauldin.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Swede Swanson versus Tiger Long > Ted Taylor versus Honey Boy Hackney > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: John Mauldin* versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. John Mauldin had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Honey Boy Hackney on September 11, 1936, in Atlanta.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche defeated Joe Cox > Joe Marsh versus Angelo Cistoldi > Rudy Strongberg versus Pete Stein / Notes: Joe Marsh and Angelo Cistoldi were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Rudy Strongberg and Pete Stein, but no results were reported after the card.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1939 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Tony Papalino versus Young Gotch > Sammy Miller versus Red Dugan > Frank Remille versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre and Rudy Strongberg wrestled to a draw > Francis Baugh defeated Jack Wentworth by disqualification > Abe Zvonkin defeated Jim Benedetti > Barto Hill defeated Don Lee > Al Massey defeated Jack Hader
SEPTEMBER 21, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Lane versus Gorgeous Gilpin > Ramon Cernados versus Tarzan Hewitt > Southern Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Red Roberts* versus Johnny Harmon > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Johnny Valentine / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The origin of the Southern Junior Heavyweight Title is unclear to us at this time. However, a title by the same name had last been used in Georgia in 1950 with Karl Kowalski being billed as champion. Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie > Red McIntyre & Cyclone Anaya defeated Freddie Blassie & Bull Curry > Eddie Gossett and Bobby Weaver wrestled to a draw > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Art Nelson defeated Don McIntyre* to win title / Notes: Freddie Blassie was upset with Bull Curry for accidentally colliding with him during their match with Red McIntyre & Cyclone Anaya, which led to their loss, and reportedly demanded Paul Jones book a match between them. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on September 7, 1956, in Atlanta.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McClarty defeated Roy Nelson by disqualification > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated the Lady Angel > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee* by disqualification / Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since September 20, 1960. Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Godoy and Gypsy Joe wrestled to a draw > Women’s Tag Team Match: Diana Beamon & Tina Cole defeated Linda Horne & Sweet Georgia Brown > Johnny Walker defeated Miguel Torres > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Chief Little Eagle & Chief Crazy Horse / Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. The program we have for this card mentions that you can now “tune into Channel 11 every Saturday afternoon from 5:30 to 7:00 PM” to see “Live Atlanta Wrestling” on television. Channel 11 has changed from WLWA to WAII at this point, also. There is also an announcement in regard to relocating the ticket office to 75 Houston Street, “just across from the old office”.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Joe Scarpa > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated George Harris & Paul DeGaulle > Don Fargo defeated Sputnik Monroe
SEPTEMBER 21, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Boyer and Dutch Savage wrestled to a draw > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated Wildman Phillips & the Mongolian > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Professional defeated Ricky Hunter > The Great Hercules defeated Bozo Brown > Paul DeMarco defeated Billy Garrett > Pepe Gomez defeated Oki Shikina by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1968 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Paul DeMarco defeated Jim Starr & Billy Garrett > Ricky Hunter defeated Butcher Vachon by disqualification / Notes: This was for the locally televised “Columbus Championship Wrestling”, though it is not known who was hosting the program, whether it was taped or broadcast live, nor is it clear as to which station the program was aired at the time.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates defeated Mr. X by disqualification > George Scott defeated Bill White at 16:43 > Midget Match: Cowboy Lang defeated the Mighty Atom > Women’s Match: Vicky Williams defeated the Fabulous Moolah > Dick Steinborn & Klondike Bill defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Bob Armstrong & El Mongol* defeated the Assassins by disqualification / Notes: Bob Armstrong & El Mongol had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Assassins on January 12, 1971, in Macon.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Johnny Reb versus Cowboy Lang > Georgia Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: the Samoans defeated the Super Infernos; Bob Armstrong & Tom Jones defeated Ole & Gene Anderson; Bobby Duncum & Stan Vachon defeated Ricky Gibson & Bob Orton, Jr.; Armstrong & Jones defeated the Samoans; Duncum & Vachon defeated Jerry Oates & Jim Wilson; Duncum & Vachon defeated Armstrong & Jones to win title > No TL Match: Tim Woods versus Bill Watts > Buddy Colt versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Aside from the tournament, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. Jack Crawford managed the Samoans. There were two referees for the match between Tim Woods and Bill Watts. It was announced that Paul Jones and Lester Welch were negotiating with Danny Hodge for future dates.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dean Ho defeated Bill Howard > Scott Irwin defeated Johnny Ringo > Ted Oates & Dean Ho defeated Jimmy & Johnny Valiant > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Pak Song > Texas Death Match: Jos LeDuc defeated Dick Slater > Cage Match: Jerry Oates defeated Rock Hunter / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs versus Ken Dillinger > Don Kernodle versus Randy Savage > Jacques Goulet versus Steven Little Bear > Bill Dromo & Tommy Rich versus Pak Song & the Executioner > Dick Slater & Gene Anderson versus Tony Atlas & Dino Bravo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song and the Executioner.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Jaggers defeated Chick Donovan > Buzz Sawyer defeated Carl Fergie > Rick Oliver & Jonathan Boyd defeated Bill Dromo & Ricky Fields > Judo Jacket Match: Bob Armstrong defeated Toru Tanaka > Stan Hansen defeated Blackjack Lanza > Georgia Television Title Match: the Sheik defeated Ray Candy* > Tony Atlas defeated Killer Karl Kox > Georgia Tag Team Title Cage Match: Tommy Rich & the Crusher defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* to win title > Lights Out Match (No TL / No DQ): Bill Watts defeated Ernie Ladd / Notes: Tony Atlas substituted for Dusty Rhodes in the match with Killer Karl Kox. The Sheik did not defeat Ray Candy in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and Toru Tanaka.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1980 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Saito defeated Steve O > Tony Atlas defeated Killer Khan > Dennis Condrey defeated Bob Armstrong > Kevin Sullivan defeated Stan Lane > The Assassins defeated Mr. Wrestling #1& #2 > Ole Anderson defeated Lars Anderson
SEPTEMBER 21, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brian Blair defeated the French Angel > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Rick Ferrara > Ray Stevens defeated Bruno Sammartino, Jr. > Michael Hayes & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Terry Gordy & Tor Kamata > Lumberjack Match: the Masked Superstar defeated Tommy Rich > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair* defeated Jimmy Snuka / Notes: Mr. Wrestling #2 substituted for Kevin Von Erich to team with Michael Hayes in the match with Terry Gordy & Tor Kamata. The Great Mephisto managed Ray Stevens and Tor Kamata.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1984 (FRIDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Ole Anderson – Promoter / Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > Mr. Ito defeated Frankie Lane > Jerry Oates defeated the Italian Stallion > The Masked Superstar defeated Luke Graham > The Hollywood Blonds defeated Brad Armstrong & Tim Horner > Indian Strap Match: Ron Garvin defeated Ted DiBiase > Lights Out Match: Nick Patrick defeated Bob Roop
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– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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Mt. Hope Community Center
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Great Canadian Wrestling Presents Anarchy in Angus 4: Lumberjack Rules
Saturday September 20th
Essa Rec Centre in Angus Ontario
Brad Freakin Martin retained his Ontario Independent Title in a 4-way match against Tricked Out Tyler Tirva, Cody 45 and Anthony Darko.
Otis Idol and El Tornado came to the ring and talked trash until Jake O'Reilly came to the ring and announced he was cashing in his championship match in the Lumberjack match tonight, and so El Tornado had something to do tonight, out came Cody Deaner to challenge Tornado!
Bruno Davis and Scotty The Body defeated Rico Montana and Sebastian Suave with Jamie Virtue.
JT Playa defeated Dragon Lee
Crazzy Steve defeated Asylum
El Tornado defeated Cody Deaner
In a lumberjack match, Jake O'Reilly defeated Otis Idol to become the NEW GCW Canadian National Champion!!
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