''Georgia Wrestling History'' updates for December 25th, 26th, and 27th
On Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 2:48 PM EST Georgia Wrestling History sent this in for December 25:
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/25/2007
NEWS
Georgia Wrestling Promotions results from Woodstock, GA, on December 23: Bob & Brad Armstrong over the Hollywood Brunettes; Ace Rockwell over Jay Clinton; Truitt Fields over Simon Sermon; Slim J over Kid Ego, Jr.; Shadow Jackson & Gangrel over Tank & Iceberg; the Regular Guys over Talent & Money to retain the GWP Southern Tag Team Title; Shaun Tempers over Buff Bagwell to retain the GWP Southern Heavyweight Title; and Big Head Hansen won a thirty-man battle royal to earn a shot at the title of his choice. It was reported that 285 were in attendance for this card. Jeff Morton, Chris Ganz, and Spanky Emerson were credited as being referees for this card.
NOTES
Click here for a report from Larry Goodman on the December 15 broadcast of Southern All-Star Wrestling.
NOSTALGIA
1917: Strangler Lewis, managed by Billy Sandow, defeated Constant LeMarin in two straight falls at the Liberty Theatre in Savannah for promoter Max Bauman.
1920: Charley Cutler and Rolando Heracle wrestled to a draw at the Savannah Municipal Auditorium for promoter Max Bauman.
1936: We have found no documented results, but Petro Rossi was scheduled to wrestle Tarzan Jordan in the main event at the Northside Arena in Atlanta for promoter Frank Bettis.
1953: Mike Clancy defeated Jack Dillon by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1959: With the DQ rule waived, Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification to win the Southern Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Blassie had been the reigning champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel (Dick Steinborn) on December 11, 1959, in Atlanta.
1963: Bob Eisenburg & Bob Morrow defeated Luke Graham & Al Galento to win the Southeastern Tag Team Title at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for promoter Fred Ward. Ward was not affiliated with the Atlanta office of Georgia Championship Wrestling at this time. Graham & Galento had been the reigning champions since they defeated Morrow & Lonnie Brown (Dutch Savage) in a tournament final on November 6, 1963, in Columbus.
1964: Mario Galento defeated Dick Steinborn to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Galento had been the reigning champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. Also, the Mysterious Medics defeated Eddie Graham & Sam Steamboat to retain the Southern Tag Team Title. The Medics had been the reigning champions since they defeated Graham & Steamboat on November 20, 1964, in Atlanta.
1965: Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner, managed by Saul Weingeroff, in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1968: We have found no documented results, but Dick Steinborn was scheduled to wrestle Stan Vachon in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1968: Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated the Assassins to win the Georgia Tag Team Title at the Savannah Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Aaron Newman. The Assassins had been the reigning champions since they defeated the Torres’ on November 22, 1968, in Atlanta.
1970: A card was scheduled for this date at the Griffin-Barnesville Sports Palace for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones, but no information has been found.
1971: El Mongol defeated Bill White in the first match at the WTCG Studios in Atlanta for the debut of “Georgia Championship Wrestling", hosted by Ed Capral, on Channel 17. After having been on Channel 11 since May 1954, Ray Gunkel had become increasingly frustrated with the late time slots and constant movement thereof. On behalf of management, he negotiated a deal with Ted Turner, who had purchased WTCG in 1970. Earlier in 1971, WTCG became the first local station to launch 24 hours of television daily, and was interested in bringing professional wrestling in to fill time. It didn’t hurt that he was also somewhat of a wrestling fan himself. This move for the promotion would ultimately make “Georgia Championship Wrestling" a much larger company, and played a vital role in the growth of Turner’s station as well. The program would aired from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for several years. The other matches on the debut episode were as follows: Dick Steinborn and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw, Mr. X defeated Alex Medina, and a draw between Jimmy Dancing Bear and Karl Von Stroheim to close the show.
1971: El Mongol & Jimmy Dancing Bear defeated the Assassins in a main event tornado match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1973: Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller defeated the Super Infernos, managed by J.C. Dykes, in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Dykes was handcuffed to Bill Dromo during the match, and there were two referees in the ring. It was reported that 5,500 were in attendance for this card.
1974: Rocky Johnson defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification and then his manager Bearcat Wright, also by disqualification, at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1976: The Mongolian Stomper, managed by J.J. Dillon, defeated Bill Dromo in the main event at the Griffin-Barnesville Sports Palace for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1977: Ole Anderson & Jacques Goulet defeated Tony Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1977: Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Georgia Heavyweight Champion Stan Hansen by disqualification in a title match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, a title match between Georgia Tag Team Champions Ole Anderson & Jacques Goulet and Dick Slater & Mr. Wrestling #2 was ruled a no contest. In addition, a match featuring Tony Atlas & Ernie Ladd versus Pak Song & Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Rock Hunter, was also ruled a no contest.
1978: A main event match between Mr. Wrestling #2 and the Masked Superstar was ruled a no contest at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Also, Ole Anderson defeated Thunderbolt Patterson in a taped fist match. Rufus R. Jones won a tournament final over King Kong Mosca. Other participants in the tournament were Pierre Lefebvre, Bryan St. John, Mr. Wrestling #1, Luke Graham, Bugsy McGraw, and Kurt Von Hess. Tommy Rich also won a battle royal. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal and the tournament.
1979: We have found no documented results, but Mr. Wrestling #2 was scheduled to wrestle the imposter Mr. Wrestling #2 (Joe Powell) in a main event cage match at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Also, the Masked Superstar was schedule to defend the Georgia Heavyweight Title versus Tony Atlas, and Bill Dromo versus Abdullah the Butcher was on the bill as well. In addition, Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff were to defend the Georgia Tag Team Title against Ole Anderson & Thunderbolt Patterson, while Tommy Rich was set to challenge Austin Idol for the Georgia Television Title.
1979: With masks at stake, Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the imposter Mr. Wrestling #2 in a cage match at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. As part of the stipulation, the imposter Mr. Wrestling #2 was forced to unmask following the match with the real Mr. Wrestling #2, and was identified as Joe Powell. Also, Ole Anderson & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Georgia Tag Team Champions Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff by disqualification in a title match. Gene Anderson and Tom Shaft were the special referees for the match. Koloff & Smirnoff had been the reigning champions since they defeated Ole Anderson (substituting for Jack Brisco) & Jerry Brisco on December 7, 1979, in Atlanta. The Masked Superstar defeated Dick Slater to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title. The Superstar had been the reigning champion since he defeated Tommy Rich on December 7, 1979, in Atlanta. Abdullah the Butcher defeated Tony Atlas, and Bob Backlund defeated Kevin Sullivan to retain the WWWF Heavyweight Title. Backlund had been the reigning champion since he defeated Billy Graham on February 20, 1978, in New York, NY. A match for the Georgia Television title between champion Austin Idol and Ric Flair was ruled a no contest. Killer Khan, managed by Gorgeous George, Jr., defeated Bob Armstrong in a judo jacket match.
1980: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Mr. Saito in a main event judo jacket match at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Ted DiBiase, Robert Fuller & Stan Frazier defeated the Freebirds in a six man no disqualification match. The Mongolian Stomper, managed by Don Carson, defeated Jack Brisco to retain the National Heavyweight Title. The Stomper had been the reigning champion since he defeated Brisco on December 12, 1980, in Atlanta. Tony Atlas defeated Kevin Sullivan to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title. Atlas had been the reigning champion since he defeated Dennis Condrey on October 24, 1980, in Atlanta.
1981: Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Flair had been the reigning champion since he defeated Dusty Rhodes on September 17, 1981, in Kansas City, MO. Tommy Rich defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Leroy Brown, Big Red & Andre the Giant defeated the Assassin, the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer. In addition, two referees were involved in a match where Austin Idol defeated Michael Hayes. Bob & Brad Armstrong defeated Kevin Sullivan & Ox Baker, and Jimmy Garvin defeated Terry Gordy by disqualification. Ron Bass defeated Ted Oates in the opener.
1982: Butch Reed defeated Buzz Sawyer in a main event cage match with hair at stake at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Ivan Koloff defeated Paul Orndorff in a semi-main event Russian chain match. Also, a match between the Moondogs, managed by J.J. Dillon, and the Wild Samoans, managed by Sonny King, ended in a double disqualification. Stan Hansen, Tito Santana & Andre the Giant defeated the Great Kabuki (managed by Gary Hart), the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer (Scott Irwin) in a six man tag match. Tommy Rich defeated the Iron Sheik, also managed by King. In addition, Johnny Rich defeated Chick Donovan, and Joe Lightfoot and Les Thornton wrestled to a draw. In the opener, Terry Gibbs defeated Ken Timbs. It was reported that 13,000 were in attendance for this card.
1983: We have not found documented results, but Buzz Sawyer was scheduled to wrestle King Kong Bundy in the main event at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Brett Sawyer, Tommy & Johnny Rich versus Paul Ellering & the Road Warriors was the advertised semi-main event match. Also, Les Thornton was scheduled to defend the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title against Tommy Rogers. Jake Roberts was slated to defend the National Television Title versus Pez Whatley. In addition, Ron Garvin was to wrestle Chick Donovan. The opener was to be a midget match featuring Cowboy Lang versus Little Tokyo.
1983: Buzz Sawyer defeated Paul Ellering in a lights out match at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Stan Hansen & Bugsy McGraw defeated the Road Warriors, managed by Ellering, by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Ted DiBiase defeated Tommy Rich to retain the National Heavyweight Title. DiBiase had been the reigning champion since he defeated Brett Sawyer on November 18, 1983, in Cleveland, OH. Brett Sawyer defeated National Television Champion Jake Roberts, also managed by Ellering, in a title match, but not in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. Roberts had been the reigning champion since he defeated Ron Garvin on November 6, 1983, in Atlanta. Les Thornton defeated Tommy Rogers to retain the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title. Thornton had been billed as champion since November 1983, said to have won a match in the Philippines which never actually took place. In addition, Buzz Sawyer defeated the Sheik, and Cowboy Lang defeated Little Tokyo in the opener, a midget match.
1984: Hulk Hogan defeated Paul Orndorff to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Title at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for the World Wrestling Federation. We do not have results for the remainder of the card, but Adrian Adonis & Dick Murdoch were scheduled to defend the WWF World Tag Team Title versus Jack & Jerry Brisco. Also, Wendi Richter was slated to defend the WWF Women’s World Title against Judy Martin, and Blackjack Mulligan was to wrestle the Iron Sheik. Other matches scheduled were as follows: Tony Atlas versus Terry Gibbs, Barry Windham versus Moondog Rex, and Mike Rotundo versus Moondog Spot. The opener was David Sammartino versus Mr. Wrestling #2.
1986: Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff & the Road Warriors defeated the Four Horsemen in the main event at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for Jim Crockett Promotions. The Midnight Express defeated the Lightning Express in the semi-main event. A match between Ricky Morton and Manny Fernandez was ruled a no contest. Also, Robert Gibson defeated Rick Rude by disqualification. Ron Garvin & Barry Windham defeated Ivan Koloff & Krusher Khrushchev. In addition, Dick Murdoch defeated Bobby Eaton, and Denny Brown and Nelson Royal wrestled to a draw in the opener. It was reported that 18,000 were in attendance for this card.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Georgia Wrestling History sent this in for December 26:
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/26/2007
NEWS
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in Villa Rica, GA, on December 30 at the SECW Arena, beginning at 6:00 PM. Call (770) 355-5742 for more info. This will be Bob Rogers Night, with proceeds from the show going to help with medical bills for the currently hospitalized wrestling fan of some fifty-plus years. Advertised: Bull Buchanan & the Nightmare versus Bulldog Raines & the Super Destroyer in the main event. Adrian Hawkins, Frankie Valentine, Kyle Matthews, Billy Love, L.T. Faulk, and El Mexicano are also scheduled to appear.
NOTES
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Dennis Knight, who turns 39 today.
NOSTALGIA
1933: Harry Nixon defeated Sammy Miller in the main event at the Bellwood Arena in Atlanta for the Bellwood Athletic Club.
1933: Jack Ross defeated Eddie Chebera to retain the Southern Lightweight Title at the American Legion in Augusta for promoter Max Stewart. Ross had been billed as champion since May 9, 1933.
1935: Dink Almand defeated Joe Wolfe in two straight falls in the main event at Supreme Circle Hall in Albany for promoter Frank Bettis.
1947: Herb Welch defeated Jimmy Lott to retain the World Junior Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Welch had been the reigning champion as recognized by the Nashville, TN, office since he defeated Tex Riley on July 22, 1947, in Nashville, TN. Also, Al Galento defeated Hiram King, a fan chosen from the crowd accepting Galento’s challenge.
1952: Don McIntyre defeated Leslie Carlton, managed by ‘Sir’ James Hartley, by disqualification to retain the Southern Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Jones was the special referee for the match. McIntyre had been billed as champion since September 19, 1952.
1958: Freddie Blassie defeated Don McIntyre in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. There were two referees for the match.
1964: On the “Live Atlanta Wrestling" television program hosted by Ed Capral, Don Fargo and Billy Strong joined Capral to announce that they were brothers and would begin using their actual names, Jack and Bob Dalton, respectively.
1967: The Gauchos (Juan Sebastian & Tarzan Baxter) defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1969: Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated the Assassins in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Nick Bockwinkel defeated Doug Gilbert in the semi-main event.
1970: Ray Gunkel & Freddie Blassie defeated Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1972: Bob Armstrong defeated Rocket Monroe in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Sputnik Monroe defeated Eddie Graham in the semi-main event.
1975: We do not have documented results for the match, but NWA World Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk was scheduled to defend the title against the Spoiler, managed by Gary Hart, at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Dick Slater & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Rock Hunter & Moondog Mayne in the semi-main event. Also, Jay Strongbow, substituting for Jerry Brisco, defeated Luke Graham.
1976: Terry Funk defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 in the main event at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1977: Stan Hansen defeated Dick Slater in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Rock Hunter, by disqualification in the semi-main event.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Georgia Wrestling History sent this in for December 27:
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/27/2007
NEWS
AWA World-1 South results from Dublin, GA, on December 22: Drew Bannen over David Raines; Lance Alonte over Nick Fame; Tommy Rich & Glacier over Matt Mercer & Big Bank Barfield; David Raines over Kevin Kantrell; and the Heartbreak Express over K.I. Elite to retain the AWA World Tag Team Title. It was reported that 92 were in attendance for this card, a fundraiser for the Dublin Tip-Off Club at the Oconee Gymnasium.
Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be in Darien, GA, on December 29 at the Multiplex, with action beginning at 7:15 PM. Advertised: Cameron LaRue versus Scotty Bullwinkle for the DSHW Heavyweight Title; Sebastian Troy versus Ash Kristiansen for the DSHW Light Heavyweight Title; Vordell Walker versus Dallas Riley; and Ryan Savage versus Teddy Baddstreet. Morbid Angel, Gangsta Nation, Kamo, Frizza, Emo Kid, and the Phoenix are also scheduled to appear.
NOTES
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Bill Eadie (60), Bill Goldberg (41), and Chyna (38) today.
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NOSTALGIA
1887: John Muhler and Greek George wrestled to a draw at Concordia Hall in Atlanta. It was reported that Muhler won the first fall at 48:00 and George won the second at 13:00. The final round ended upon a midnight curfew at 18:00. James Lynch was credited as the referee. It was reported that the winner would receive 75% of the gate money, with the loser getting the remainder. Mr. Hopper managed Muhler. Atlanta Mayor John Tyler Cooper was in attendance for this card.
1946: Tex Riley defeated Carlos Rodriguez to retain the World Junior Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Riley had been the reigning champion as recognized by the Nashville, TN, office since he won a tournament on July 12, 1946, in Nashville, TN.
1957: Ray Gunkel defeated Don Lee to retain the Southern Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Gunkel had been the reigning champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in Atlanta.
1963: Eddie Graham & Joe Scarpa defeated the Assassins in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Don McIntyre. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card.
1968: Dale Lewis defeated the Professional (Doug Gilbert) to win the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Lewis put up $1,000, betting he could not be pinned within the first thirty minutes. The Pro had been the reigning champion since he defeated Johnny Valentine on December 6, 1968, in Atlanta.
1969: Leo Garibaldi defeated Buddy Colt, managed by Homer O’Dell, by disqualification at the WQXI Studios in Atlanta for the taping of the “Atlanta TV Wrestling" television program hosted by Ed Capral. O’Dell had promised Garibaldi that if he defeated or at least lasted fifteen minutes against Colt, O’Dell would wrestle him on January 2, 1970. Garibaldi submitted to a Colt hammerlock, but when O’Dell attacked the referee following the match, Colt was disqualified and promoter Paul Jones made the match between O’Dell and Garibaldi as a punishment.
1972: Norvel Austin, managed by ‘Dandy’ Jack Crawford, & Rocket Monroe defeated Bill Dromo & Jerry Oates in the main event at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1974: Rocky Johnson defeated Buddy Colt, managed by Bearcat Wright by disqualification to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Omni Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Johnson had been the reigning champion since he defeated Colt on November 22, 1974, in Atlanta. Also, Bob Armstrong defeated Bobby Shane to retain the North American Heavyweight Title. Armstrong had been the reigning champion since he defeated Colt on June 8, 1974, in Jacksonville, FL.
1976: Terry Funk defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Funk had been the reigning champion since he defeated Jack Brisco on December 10, 1975, in Miami, FL.
1977: Stan Hansen defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Hansen had been billed as champion since November 19, 1977. Also, Dick Slater & Tony Atlas defeated Georgia Tag Team Champions Ole Anderson & Jacques Goulet by disqualification in a title match.
1980: We don’t have results for this match, but Harley Race was scheduled to defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Tommy Rich at the Chattanooga (TN) Memorial Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Race had been the reigning champion since he defeated Giant Baba on September 9, 1980, in Ohtsu, Japan. Also, a semi-main event of Jack & Jerry Brisco versus Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts was advertised.
1981: We don’t have results for this match, but Ric Flair was scheduled to defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Tommy Rich at the Ohio Center in Columbus for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. Flair had been the reigning champion since he defeated Dusty Rhodes on September 17, 1981, in Kansas City, MO. Rhodes was scheduled to wrestle the Great Kabuki, managed by Gary Hart, in the semi-main event.
1982: Ivan Koloff & Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich & Paul Orndorff by disqualification in the main event at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, OH, for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher.
1983: Brett & Buzz Sawyer defeated the Road Warriors, managed by Paul Ellering, to retain the National Tag Team Title at the Canton (OH) Civic Center for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. The Sawyers had been the reigning champions since they defeated the Warriors on November 27, 1983, in Cincinnati, OH, although the company didn’t officially recognize the change until another meeting on December 4, 1983, in Atlanta.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com