''Georgia Wrestling History'' updates for December 29th, 30th, and 31st
On Monday, December 31, 2007 at 5:40 PM EST Georgia Wrestling History sent in these updates:
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/29/2007
NEWS
NWA Anarchy is back in Cornelia, GA, tonight at the NWA Arena, with matches getting underway at 8:00 PM. Call (706) 768-9071 for more info. Advertised: Patrick Bentley versus Slim J in a cage match; Phil Shatter defends the Anarchy Heavyweight Title against Mikal Judas and Iceberg in a three-way; Nemesis versus Shadow Jackson; Jeff Lewis versus Kory Chavis in a death match; the Awesome Attraction defend the Anarchy Tag Team Title versus the Devil’s Rejects; Wes Grissom versus Todd Sexton for a shot later in the night versus Truitt Fields for the Anarchy Television Title; Jeremy Vain & Mr. Adonis versus Jerry Palmer & a mystery partner; Sal Rinauro & the World’s Prettiest Tag Team versus the Anger Alliance; and the New Wave versus the Hollywood Brunettes.
All-Star Wrestling Network will be back in Fort Valley, GA, tonight, at the Wrestleplex, beginning at 8:00 PM. Advertised: Chick Donovan versus Sam Slaughter for the AWN Heavyweight Title; Shaun Hunter versus Pitbull for the AWN Heritage Title; Genocyde versus K.I. Elite for the AWN Tag Team Title; Leon McMichael versus Iron Will in a grudge match; Johnny Camo & Mike Payne versus Brokishi & Q-Ball; Rick Michaels versus Simon Sermon; and Ron Stalker versus the Underfaker.
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in Villa Rica, GA, tomorrow night 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.
AWA World-1 South will return to Valdosta, GA, tomorrow night at the Valdosta Conference Center, starting at 7:00 PM. Call (866) 244-0104 for more info. This will be a card featuring Jody Peterman’s W1S versus Ed Pitts’ Spinebuster Championship Wrestling. Advertised: The Heartbreak Express (W1S) will defend the AWA World Tag Team Title versus Bonez the Cutthroat & Steve Corino (SCW); Preston Paradise (SCW) versus Q-Ball (W1S); Ricky Landell (W1S) will defend the US Heavyweight Title versus Mr. Wrestling #3 (SCW); Jake Slater (W1S) versus Less Fortunate (SCW): Dave Holiday (W1S) versus Tommy Dame (SCW); and Lance Alonte (SCW) versus Big Bank Barfield (W1S).
Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be in Darien, GA, tomorrow night 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
We would like to take a moment and express our gratitude to the many sites that make this daily report available to you. Since we started putting these together in October, our site has hit record numbers, even more so than the growth we achieved with our Aftermath of Tragedy piece that launched in August, covering the tragedy surrounding the events at the Benoit home and the resulting fallout.
2007, our fifth year in existence, saw GWH evolve from strictly a site paying tribute to the past of Georgia wrestling to one attempting to provide exposure to the current scene as well. We appreciate all who help plug us to their visitors, as well as the visitors who continue to come and check out what we have to offer.
We hope everyone has a great beginning to 2008, and that it is a safe, healthy, and prosperous year for you all.
NOSTALGIA
1904: M.J. Dwyer defeated Charles Leonhardt in two straight falls at the DeGive Opera House in Atlanta.
1933: Bob Anderson defeated Eddie Wagner at the Avondale Arena for promoter Wesley Brownlee. Joe Lennox, billed as a “wrestler, acrobat, and trick diver", was advertised to perform at this card.
1944: Charlie Harben defeated Dick Lever by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1950: Babe Zaharias defeated Tarzan White in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1956: Jerry Graham defeated Freddie Blassie to retain the Southern Heavyweight Title in a Texas death match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Graham had been the reigning champion since he defeated Bobby Weaver (Arnold Skaaland) on December 14, 1956, in Atlanta.
1961: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki to retain the US Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Graham & Steinborn had been the reigning champions as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since they defeated Yamamoto & Myaki on November 30, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL.
1962: “Live Atlanta Wrestling", hosted by Ed Capral, moved to a new time slot of 6:30-7:30 PM.
1967: Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet, Stan & Butcher Vachon in the main event at the Paul Jones Sports Arena in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1970: The Assassins defeated Bob Armstrong & Freddie Blassie to retain the Macon Tag Team Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The Assassins had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bob Armstrong & Paul DeMarco on December 15, 1970, in Macon.
1972: Eddie & Mike Graham defeated Sputnik & Rocket Monroe to win the vacant Georgia Tag Team Title in the final round of a one-night tournament. The title had previously been held by Dick Steinborn & Argentina Apollo, who had since defected to the All-South Wrestling Alliance. Other teams in the tournament included Bill Dromo & Bob Orton, Jr., and Norvel Austin & the Masked Marvel, managed by ‘Dandy’ Jack Crawford. Eddie Graham defeated Crawford in the main event. It was reported that if Crawford failed to appear and wrestle Graham, he would be fined and suspended indefinitely from wrestling in Atlanta. Also, Buddy Colt defeated Bob Armstrong to win the Southern Heavyweight Title. Sputnik Monroe was barred from ringside during the match. Armstrong had been the reigning champion since he defeated Colt on December 15, 1972, in Atlanta. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card.
1975: Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater 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. Also, Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Rock Hunter in a no disqualification match. Bob Armstrong defeated the Spoiler, managed by Gary Hart.
1979: On the “Georgia Championship Wrestling" television program hosted by Gordon Solie, during a match between Mr. Wrestling #2 and Mr. X, Wrestling #2 removed X’s mask to identify him as Tony Perkins. Wrestling #2 was then attacked by the Masked Superstar, who unmasked Wrestling #2. Referee Tommy Weathers covered Wrestling #2’s face and escorted him to the dressing room so his face could not be seen.
1980: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole Anderson in a main event Texas death match at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben.
1984: The Long Riders (Bill & Scott Irwin) defeated Tommy Rich & Abdullah the Butcher to retain the National Tag Team Title at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus for Championship Wrestling from Georgia promoter Ole Anderson. The Riders had been the reigning champions since they defeated Brad Armstrong & Jacques Rougeau, Jr., in a tournament final on November 18, 1984, in Atlanta.
1995: We don’t have results for this card, but the following lineup was advertised at the National Guard Armory in Cordele for Peach State Wrestling promoter Ben Masters: Billy Black versus Rob Van Dam for a shot later in the night for the Cordele Heavyweight Title, held by Ricky Morton; Mike Jackson was to defend the US Junior Heavyweight Title versus Lee Thomas; Adrian Street, with Miss Linda, versus Gorgeous George III; Bob Armstrong versus the French Angel (reportedly Frank Morrell); Luscious Lonnie & the Botswana Beast versus the Pretty Young Things (Jim Bryant & Fred Avery); and Scott & Steve Armstrong, managed by Mad Jack, versus the Blazers (Ray Lloyd & R.D. Swain), managed by Ronnie Gossett.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/30/2007
NEWS
NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA, on December 29: Todd Sexton over Wes Grissom to earn a shot at the Anarchy Television Title; Truitt Fields over Sexton to retain the TV Title; the Hollywood Brunettes (Kyle Matthews & Andrew Alexander) over New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters); the Anger Alliance (Don Matthews, Brodie Chase & Brandon Phoenix) over Sal Rinauro & the World’s Prettiest Tag Team (Adrian Hawkins & Seth Delay); Jeff Lewis over Kory Chavis (w/ Jeff G. Bailey) in a death match; Shadow Jackson versus Nemesis was ruled a no contest; the Devil’s Rejects (Shaun Tempers & Azrael) (w/ Rev. Wilson) over the Awesome Attraction (Austin Creed & Hayden Young) to retain the Anarchy Tag Team Title; Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis over Jerry Palmer & Shadow Jackson, who was billed as a mystery partner; Phil Shatter (w/ Bailey) over Mikal Judas and Iceberg (w/ Wilson) in a three-way to retain the Anarchy Heavyweight Title; and Slim J over Patrick Bentley (w/ Wilson) in a cage match. Click here for a report from Larry Goodman.
World Wrestling Entertainment results from Atlanta, GA, on December 28: William Regal over Drew McIntyre; Vladimir Kozlov over Super Crazy; Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes over Brian Kendrick & Paul London and Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch in a three-way to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; D.H. Smith over Santino Marella; Chris Jericho over Randy Orton by disqualification; Mickie James & Maria over Beth Phoenix & Melina; Jeff Hardy over Mr. Kennedy to retain the Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; and Triple H over Umaga in a cage match.
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in Villa Rica, GA, tonight 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.
AWA World-1 South will return to Valdosta, GA, tonight at the Valdosta Conference Center, starting at 7:00 PM. Call (866) 244-0104 for more info. This will be a card featuring Jody Peterman’s W1S versus Ed Pitts’ Spinebuster Championship Wrestling. Advertised: The Heartbreak Express (W1S) will defend the AWA World Tag Team Title versus Bonez the Cutthroat & Steve Corino (SCW); Preston Paradise (SCW) versus Q-Ball (W1S); Ricky Landell (W1S) will defend the US Heavyweight Title versus Mr. Wrestling #3 (SCW); Jake Slater (W1S) versus Less Fortunate (SCW): Dave Holiday (W1S) versus Tommy Dame (SCW); and Lance Alonte (SCW) versus Big Bank Barfield (W1S).
Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be in Darien, GA, tonight 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 Pierre Ouelette, who turns 40 today.
Click here for a report from Larry Goodman on the December 22 broadcast of Southern All-Star Wrestling.
From Larry Goodman:
“Comedian James Gregory and former NWA Wildside announcer Steven Prazak were in the house at NWA Anarchy’s Season’s Beatings on December 29. Shadow Jackson is believed to have suffered a tendon injury but it’s not the Achilles. Kory Chavis got a knee injury and Sal Rinauro hurt his neck on the messed up Pele. Contrary to a rumor circulating at the show, Jeff Lewis has not been signed by WWE. Anarchy returns to action on January 5 with Shatter versus Rinauro for the heavyweight title, Jimmy Rave & Sexton versus Wes Grissom & Truitt Fields, and the Hollywood Brunettes versus New Wave."
larry@georgiawrestlinghistory.com
NOSTALGIA
1936: Jack Ross defeated Al Olsen in two straight falls at the New Coliseum in Augusta for promoter Bill Metzger.
1949: Don McIntyre defeated Babe Zaharias in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Celia Blevins & Lillian Ellison (the Fabulous Moolah) defeated Juanita Coffman & Therese Theis.
1960: Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie & Mickey Blassie at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. There was also to be a special attraction match between Ed Capral, host of the “Live Atlanta Wrestling" television program, and ‘Sir’ Reginald Gable, manager of Roy Nelson, but no results were reported after the card. Adrien Baillargeon participated in an autograph session for fans.
1963: It was reported that the Mighty Hercules won a battle royal at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Steve Manderson, but it is unclear as to the reason or other participants for the battle royal, as none were advertised beforehand, or reported following the event.
1972: Gordon Solie, who had been the host of televised wrestling in Florida for many years, began his long run as host of “Georgia Championship Wrestling" on this episode. He was with the company through July 1984.
1974: Roger Kirby & Mighty Yankee #2 defeated Robert Fuller & Rocky Johnson in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben.
1975: Terry Funk defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Funk had been the reigning champion since he defeated Jack Brisco on December 10, 1975, in Miami, FL.
1978: We do not have results for this card, but the Masked Superstar was scheduled to defend the Georgia Heavyweight Title versus Mr. Wrestling #2 at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. The Superstar had been the reigning champion since he defeated Wrestling #2 on December 4, 1978, in Augusta. Also, Thunderbolt Patterson was to defend the Georgia Television Title against Ole Anderson. It was reported that Anderson put up $16,000 for the match with Patterson. Patterson had been the reigning champion since he defeated Anderson on May 12, 1978, in Atlanta.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/31/2007
NEWS
AWA World-1 South results from the Lowndes County Conference Center in Valdosta, GA, on December 30: Less Fortunate over Jake Slater; Tommy Dame over Psych; Q-Ball over Mike Pain; Marvelous Money (Matt Mercer & Big Bank Barfield) over Lance Alonte in a handicap match; Ricky Landell over Mr. Wrestling #3 to retain the AWA US Heavyweight Title; Francisco Ciatso & the Bug over the Latin Alliance; and the Heartbreak Express over Steve Corino & Bonez the Cutthroat to retain the AWA World Tag Team Title. It was reported that 173 were in attendance for this card. (Thomas Bugg)
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling results from Bob Rogers Night at the SECW Arena in Villa Rica, GA, on December 30: Kyle Matthews over Dark Star (w/ Ms. Rebecca); Adrian Hawkins over Sal Rinauro; El Mexicano over Austin Creed; Frankie Valentine over Billy Love; and Bull Buchanan & the Nightmare over Bulldog Raines & the Super Destroyer. Click here for a report from Larry Goodman. (Rich Tate and Larry Goodman)
Down South Hardcore Wrestling results from the Multiplex in Darien, GA, on December 29: Sinn over Morbid Angel; Frizza over Frickin’ A by countout; the Jerk over the Unknown Artist; Phoenix over T-Money; Ugly Kidd Joe over Emo Kid; Sebastian Troy over Ash Kristiansen; the Gangsta Nation (G-Smooth & E-Dawg) over Night Train & Drive-By; Vordell Walker over Dallas Riley (w/ Morgan Davis) by disqualification; and Cameron LaRue over Scotty Bullwinkle to become the inaugural DSHW Heavyweight Champion. Click here for a report from the show. (Thomas Bugg)
Ultimate Christian Wrestling will be in Canton, GA, tonight at the National Guard Armory, with a starting time of 8:00 PM. Call (770) 713-6367 for more info. Admission is free. They will be taping this show for the second DVD. (Larry Goodman)
Great American Wrestling Federation runs in Hosford, FL, tonight at the Hosford & Telogia Game Room, beginning at 8:00 PM. Call (850) 694-5242 for more info. (Mick N. Brawler)
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will debut at the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, GA, with Bill Dromo Appreciation Night on January 6. Dromo was a major Georgia wrestling star of the 1960s and 1970s, who held heavyweight titles in Columbus and Augusta. The lineup for the first show in Carrollton includes Bull Buchanan versus Super Destroyer for the SECW Title, Nightmare versus Billy Love in a mask vs. hair, Frankie Valentine versus El Mexicano in an Ironman, along with appearances by Buff Bagwell and ‘Bullet’ Bob Armstrong. This will be a permanent move from the SECW Arena, but events will still be held on Sundays. The Fairgrounds are located at 1625 Bankhead Highway. Advance tickets for shows can still be purchased at the Watering Hole in Villa Rica, GA. Ringside seats are $10, while general admission is $8. Call (770) 355-5742 for more info. (Rich Tate and Larry Goodman)
Total Championship Wrestling will be in Douglasville, GA, on January 12 at the National Guard Armory, with a starting time of 8:00 PM. Advertised: Josh Stone, Ken Timbs, Jr., and Peanut in a three-way match; Jess Wade & Damon Taz versus the Regular Guys; Rob Russo versus Pretty Boy Floyd; Doug Somers & Loco Motive versus Frankie Valentine & Kenny D; and Josh Storm versus Kid Ego, Jr., in a two-of-three falls match. (Rich Tate)
NOTES
Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)
Lance Cade was injured at the World Wrestling Entertainment event in Atlanta, GA, on December 28. He apparently separated his shoulder, and is expected to be out of action for at least a month. Also, it appears the NWA Anarchy show is going to require surgery that will likely put him out action for an extended period of time. Jackson injured his Achilles tendon when he stepped on Jerry Palmer’s ax handle. (Larry Goodman)
Bull Buchanan’s next tour of Japan is scheduled for February. (Larry Goodman)
NOSTALGIA
1966: A main event title match between Southern Tag Team Champions Enrique & Ramon Torres and Lars & Gene Anderson was ruled a no contest at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Following the match, the title was held up, pending an investigation of the match. The Torres’ had been the reigning champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on November 16, 1966, in Columbus. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card.
1971: A title match between Georgia Heavyweight Champion Buddy Colt and El Mongol was ruled a no contest at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Colt had been billed as the champion since June 18, 1971. Eddie Smith and Charlie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. The program for this card mentioned that Paul Jones had been confined at St. Joseph’s Infirmary since December 28, 1971, due to apparent coronary problems, but was in stable condition at the time of this card. Bob Armstrong participated in an autograph session for fans.
1974: The Mighty Yankees, managed by J.C. Dykes, defeated Rocky Johnson & Danny Little Bear to win the Macon Tag Team Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Johnson & Little Bear had been the reigning champions since they defeated Buddy Colt & Harley Race on December 3, 1974, in Macon. Also, Ricky Gibson defeated Ron Garvin, managed by Jimmy Garvin, by disqualification in a lumberjack match.
1978: Thunderbolt Patterson & Andre the Giant defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Also, Wahoo McDaniel won a $3,500 battle royal that included King Kong Mosca, Raymond Rougeau, Bryan St. John, Mr. Wrestling #2, Kurt Von Hess, Bugsy McGraw, Rufus R. Jones, Larry Latham, Tommy Rich, Ivan Koloff, Bob Armstrong, the Challenger, Pierre Lefebvre, and the Masked Superstar.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com