Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 5:18 PM EST

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/29/2008

NEWS

Florida Championship Wrestling is in New Port Richey, FL, tonight at the Bourbon Street Night Club, located at 4331 US Highway 19. 8:30 bell time, with $7 cover and $1 drafts. Matches signed: FCW southern Heavyweight champion Heath Miller w/Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. WWE Superstar Val Venis and Diva Tag Match: Victoria Crawford and Nattie Neidhart vs. The Bella Twins. (Alan Wojcik)

Georgia Wrestling Promotions ran their second show at the Hot Wheels Skate Center in Woodstock, Georgia Sunday night: Jess Wade & D.L. Norris beat Justin Dirt & Dustin Powers in around 15 minutes; Big Head Hanson beat Locomotive (with Ace Heffner) in one minute flat; Slim J beat Kid Ego in 5:05; Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews with Attorney Jeff G. Bailey & Lexi Pillman) & Talent & Money (J. T. Talent & Andrew Pendleton) beat Regular Guys (Bobby Hill & Tyler Smith) & Chris Lightning & Jeff Jameson in 12:33; Jamar Acid beat Texas Ranger in 4:52; Gangrel & Bill Dundee beat Masked Superstar & Jay Clinton (with Aaron Voight) in 6:32; David Young beat Cru Jones in 16-17 minutes; Hellbillies (Jessco Blue & Timbo Bryant) beat Devil’s Rejects (Iceberg & Shaun Tempers with Wilson) in 13:47; and Ron Killings beat Manny Fernandez in 10:35. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling results from Carrollton, GA, on January 27 at the VFW Fairgrounds: Frankie Valentine versus Kyle Matthews ruled a no contest; the Nightmare versus the Super Destroyer ruled a no contest; Austin Creed & Adrian Hawkins over K.I. Elite; Tommy Rich & Kidd Body Drop over Chick Donovan & Kidd Enigma; Ricky Morton & Brad Armstrong over Will Owens & Sal Rinauro; and Bulldog Raines over Bull Buchanan. It was reported that 600 were in attendance for this card, and Jeff McGowan and Johnny Boom were credited as being referees. It was also reported that Doug Stone, who had kicked off the event with a two-hour concert, did some commentary for the matches. Stone also signed many autographs for fans. Brittany Leigh, a local singer, opened the show, and was said to be a hit as well. (Rich Tate)

Here are the results from the January 26 Ultimate Christian Wrestling event in LaGrange, GA, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with a reported attendance of 467: Justin Dirt won the UCW Heavyweight Championship (in the first fall) and Dustin Powers retained the UCW Heavyweight Championship (in the second Fall) of a 3 way elimination match with Rob Adonis (first fall determined the National Champion - Second Fall determined the Heavyweight Champion) (13:32); Billy Jack beat Brian Lawler in 15:05; Kyle Matthews defeated Alex Phoenix in 11:20; Sal Rinauro beat Austin Creed in a 30 minute Ironman Match; and Chris Rippey & Justin Brown beat Colt Derringer & the Destroyer (w/ Bruce Biggins) in 12:53. (Larry Goodman)

NOTES

Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Rob Feinstein, Kacee Carlisle, and Shatter on its show tonight at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Wrestling Weekly, hosted by Doc Young and Les Thatcher, will feature Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

In Your Head will feature Scotty Too Hotty on its show on January 30 at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Slim J made his MMA debut in Gainesville, GA, on Saturday night at the Extreme Fight Night VI show. J tapped out in the third round to an armbar against an opponent with 12 years of experience. It was said to be easily the best match of the night. (Larry Goodman)

Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Hardcore Holly, who turns 45 today.

On this day in 1944, Jim Clinstock was murdered by strangulation at the hands of Dr. Henry Parker in a Charlotte, NC, dental office, allegedly in self defense. He was 38.

Emory Hale died two years ago today due to kidney failure at the age of 36.

NOSTALGIA

1934: The Masked Marvel (Ted Radcliffe) defeated Chief Lakeside in the main event at the Fair Street Arena in Atlanta for promoter Jason Thompson.

1935: Dorv Roche defeated Whitey Hewitt by disqualification in two straight falls in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Also, Paul Harper defeated George Tragos in two straight falls in the semi-main event.

1936: Dutch Schultz defeated Willie Zellers in the main event at the New Coliseum in Augusta for promoter Bill Metzger.

1937: George Hagen defeated Babe Zaharias in the main event at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Frank Speer. Also, Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Milo Steinborn in the semi-main event. As reported in yesterday’s report, some sources report Mildred Burke as defeating Clara Mortensen for the Women’s World Title on January 28, 1937, in Chattanooga, TN. However, on this card, Mortensen and Burke, wrestling as Mrs. Billy White Wolfe, wrestled to a draw, with Mortensen retaining the title she was defending.

1943: Nick Elitch and Rudy Strongberg wrestled to a draw in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Sammy Friedman. Also, Emir Badui defeated Al Massey in the semi-main event. Tiny Kennon was credited as being a referee on this card.

1948: Al Massey, substituting for Bibber McCoy, & Tommy O’Toole defeated Al Galento & Dan O’Connor in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1954: We do not have results for this match, but Mildred Burke was scheduled to defend the Women’s World Title against Catherine Simpson at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1960: The Fabulous Moolah defeated Rita Cortez to retain the Women’s World Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Freddie Blassie defeated Mr. X in the main event.

1963: The Steve Boys (Steve Bolus & Steve Kovacs) defeated Bronko Lubich, managed by Homer O’Dell, & the Bat (Joe Tomasso) by disqualification in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1965: Buddy Fuller & Mario Galento defeated the Mysterious Medics to win the Southern Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. It was reported that Galento gave Fuller $1,000 to team with him against the Medics. Following the match, for no apparent reason, Galento attacked Fuller and the Medics helped. It was reported that both Galento and Fuller were taken to the hospital due to injuries. It was announced that the Fabulous Moolah would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

1971: Buddy Colt, managed by Homer O’Dell, defeated Paul DeMarco in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. A semi-main event match between Michel Dubois (Alexis Smirnoff) & Fidel Castillo and the Assassins ruled a no contest. During the match, Assassin #1 opened up a major cut on Castillo that left blood all over the ring. It was announced there would be a tournament held for the vacant Georgia Heavyweight Title on February 5, 1971. The title had been vacant since the NWA reportedly recommended such action following an appeal filed by O’Dell and Colt after Colt seemingly lost the title to Ray Gunkel on November 27, 1970. Jack & Jim Dalton participated in an autograph session for fans.

1974: We do not have results for this match, but Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, & the Super Gladiator were scheduled to defend the US Tag Team Title against Thunderbolt Patterson & Assassin #1 in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for All-South Wrestling Alliance promoter Ann Gunkel. The Georgia Heavyweight Champion Missouri Mauler, also managed by Hunter, and Mil Mascaras wrestled to a draw in a semi-main event title match. Also, Ray Candy & El Mongol defeated the Mongols (Newton ‘Geto’ Tattrie & Bill ‘Bolo’ Eadie), managed by George Cannon, to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title. A match between Wayne Cowan (Dutch Mantell) and Ted Oates was ruled a no contest. The program we have for this card now bills Gunkel as Ann Gunkel instead of the aforementioned Mrs. Ray Gunkel.

1974: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Robert Fuller in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Lou Thesz was the special referee for the match. Ron & Terry Garvin, managed by Jimmy Garvin, defeated Tim Woods & Roberto Soto in the semi-main event. Also, Bob Armstrong & Ricky Gibson defeated Bobby Duncum & Gary Hart.

1978: US Heavyweight Champion Blackjack Mulligan and Ricky Steamboat wrestled to a draw in a title match at the Savannah Civic Center for Jim Crockett Promotions promoter Aaron Newman. Tony Atlas defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Ted Oates & Abe Jacobs defeated Mr. X #1 & #2.

1983: Ric Flair defeated Butch Reed by disqualification to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Ohio Center in Columbus for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer by disqualification in the semi-main event.

1985: A main event match between Ole Anderson & Thunderbolt Patterson versus Scott Irwin & Kareem Muhammad (Ray Candy) ruled a no contest in Saginaw, MI, for Championship Wrestling from Georgia promoter Ole Anderson. Tommy Rich defeated Bob Roop by disqualification in the semi-main event, and Ron Garvin defeated Ox Baker.

2005: Jason Cross defeated Sonny Siaki in a main event no disqualification match at the GCW Sports Arena in Columbus for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Jerry Oates. Also, Tracy Brooks defeated O.D.B. in the semi-main event. A.J. & Damien Steele defeated both the Southside Trash (Big Daddy & Rowdy Matiz) and Bad Company (David Young & Bull Buchanan) in two separate matches. Jimmy Rave and John Bogie wrestled to a draw in the opener.

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com

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Bradley Grover sent this in:

Info Source: http://www.theburninghammer.com/forum
Eastern Pro Wrestling presents the Rhode Island Rumble!
Saturday Night - Feb. 9 - 7:00 pm
Westerly Armory - Benefitting the Westorly Armory Restoration

Main Event: The 30-Man Rhode Island Rumble! If you missed the Ringside Rumble in Plainfield - DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

EPW Heavyweight Championship - "Rocket" Fred Curry, Jr. guest referee
"Brutal" Bob Evans vs. Owen Graichen

EPW TV Title - THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN ACCEPTED!
Christian Angers vs. Steven "The Turtle" Weiner

EPW Tag Team Championship
Chunky But Funky vs. "Egomaniac" Jonny Idol & "Nightmare" Nick Steel

Kongo vs. Rocco Abruzzi

The Reuniting Afterburn takes on The Winter Hill Gang

Plus other great matches!

Tickets (donations) - $15 Ringside, $12 General Admission. They are available at www.epwwrestling.com or www.westerlyarmory.com
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EPW returns to the White River Junction American Legion on South Main Street Friday night, February 29 at 8:00pm!

Main Event: 30-man White River Rumble! If you missed the Ringside Rumble in Plainfield - DON'T MISS THIS ONE! The winner gets a title shot at the EPW Heavyweight Championship!

Featuring - Direct from WWE Raw & Smackdown, Scotty 2 Hotty!

Also, from WCW Saturday Night - Rick Fuller!

All the EPW Stars will be in attendance! "Brutal" Bob Evans, Christian Angers, The Winter Hill Gang, Afterburn, Rocco Abruzzi and many more!

Tickets AT THE DOOR DAY OF EVENT - $17 Ringside, $14 Gen. Adm.

Advance discount tickets can be purchased at the White River Junction American Legion or at epwwrestling.com
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Eastern Pro Wrestling returns with Double Impact on March 1 at the Plainfield, CT Town Hall. The extravaganza will feature 2 big events: One at 2pm & one at 7pm!

Here are some preliminary matchups! More will be added soon!

Double Impact - Part 1 - 2:00PM

EPW Heavyweight Championship For the first time EVER!
Champion "Brutal" Bob Evans vs. Challenger Scotty 2 Hotty

EPW Tag Team Challenge Match! The Reunion!
Winter Hill Gang vs. Afterburn

Double Impact - Part 2 - 7:00 PM

Battle of the sexes!
"Brutal" Bob Evans vs. TNA Knockout Nikki Roxx

Challenge match (or title match!)
Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Big Rick Fuller

The Boogie Woogie Royal Starring Chunky But Funky! NEVER BEEN SEEN OR DONE BEFORE!

EPW TV Title - Brass Knucks on a Pole
Champion Christan Angers vs. Rocco Abruzzi

There will be many more action-packed matches and each card will be COMPETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE FIRST!

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY FOR DOUBLE IMPACT AND $AVE!

We strongly suggest you get your tickets early for Double Impact March 1 in Plainfield. Tickets are $17 for Ringside and $14 for General Admission. However, there are several ways to get advance discount tickets for Double Impact.

They will be available starting January 31 at:

- C-J Tool & Rental - 1364 Norwich Road - Plainfield
- Ed' Place on 371 Maple Street - Danielson
- By calling Gary Evans at (860) 779-7069
- Online at www.epwwrestling.com
You may pay by credit card by phone at (508) 536-6794.

**TICKET PRICES FOR DOUBLE IMPACT**

2pm Ringside - Door Price - $17 - Advance Price - $15
Gen. Adm. - Door Price - $14 - Advance Price - $12

7pm Ringside - Door Price - $17 - Advance Price - $15
Gen. Adm. - Door Price - $14 - Advance Price - $12

Combo (both shows) Ringside - Door Price - $25 - Advance Price - $22
Combo (both shows) Gen.Adm. - Door Price - $20 - Advance Price - $18

Remember, our last event SOLD OUT and these 2 events will do the same. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!

Eastern Pro Wrestling presents Stoneham Star Wars
Stoneham Town Hall - 35 Central Ave - Stoneham, MA

WWE Raw & Smackdown Star Scotty 2 Hotty
TNA Knockout Star Nikki Roxx
WCW Saturday Night Star Rick Fuller

Plus, "Brutal" Bob Evans, Afterburn, The Winter Hill Gang, 350-lb Kongo, Chunky But Funky, and a whole lot more!

Tickets DAY OF EVENT - Ringside $17, Gen. Adm. -$14
Advance Discount Tickets - Ringside $15, Gen. Adm - $12

Discount tickets are available at http://www.epwwrestling.com

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CHIKARA: SnS, Inc. sends Toland, Dempsey & Del Rey to King of Trios!

What do you get when you have 84 wrestlers competing in a single tournament? Why, quite simply, you have the biggest wrestling tournament ever staged in the history of our great sport! And that's exactly what you'll get when King of Trios 2008 dawns on Friday night, February 29th! As if the notion of seeing this historic tournament isn't tempting enough, you should know that Sweet n' Sour Incorporated's own Tank Toland, Bobby Dempsey and Sara Del Rey have been added to the tournament mix just today!

All together, 84 participants will make up the 28 trios that will vie for the right to stand tall at the end of Night 3 and proclaim their supremacy as the King of Trios! So far, we've rolled out an incredibly diverse number of names for tournament action over the course of the 3-day event - and there's still more to come! With all the tournament action taking place at the New Alhambra in Philly (its the former ECW Arena!), it will be easier than ever to see all the tournament matches, as well as some of the non-tournament bouts we have up our sleeve for the last day of the tournament!

We've added hotel and travel information to our site to help those looking to stay in the area for King of Trios weekend, and there will be a special fan conclave held on Saturday afternoon for fans to attend. So far, the mighty King of Trios 2008 will feature:

-Team WWF (Demolition Ax & Demolition Smash & One Man Gang)
-Sweet n' Sour, Inc. (Tank Toland & Bobby Dempsey & Sara Del Rey)
-The Colony (Fire Ant, Soldier Ant & Worker Ant)
-ROH Grads (Shane Hagadorn & Alex Payne & Rhett Titus)
-F.I.S.T. (Gran Akuma, Chuck Taylor & Icarus)
-Kaiju's Sea Amigos (D.W. Cycloptopuss III, Unibouzo & Call-Me-Kevin)
-The Soul Touchaz (Acid Jaz & Willie Richardson & Marshe Rockett w/ C-Red)
-The Golden Trio (Delirious & Hallowicked & Helios)
-Team IWS (El Generico & Super Smash Bros.)
-The Southern Saints (Shawn Reed & Marcus O'Neil & Chris Styles)
-Team DDT (KUDO & SUSUMU & MIYAWAKI)
-The Order of the Neo Solar Temple (UltraMantis Black, Hydra & Crossbones)
-Team F1rst Wrestling (Arik Cannon & The North Star Express)
-The BLK Out (Eddie Kingston & Sabian & Joker)
-Team AZW (AkuA & The Immortals)
-The Fabulous Three (Mitch Ryder & Larry Sweeney & Shayne Hawke)
-Team BSE (Kobra Kai & Super Xtremo & La Sombra)
-Team IPW:UK (Martin Stone & The Kartel: Sha Samuels & Terry Frazier)
-Los Luchadores (Lince Dorado & El Pantera & Incognito)
- Tim Donst & Drew Gulak & Andy Sumner

Advance tickets for our first sesnses-shattering tournament, King of Trios, are on sale right now!

King of Trios 2008
2.29.2008 3.1.2008 3.2.2008
Friday night through Sunday afternoon
Live @ The New Alhambra (formerly ECW Arena)!
7 W. Ritner Street
in southern Philadelphia, PA!
The action on Night 1 and Night 2 will begin at 7:00 pm
Action on March 2nd will begin at 3:30 pm!

Our homebase: http://www.chikarapro.com - Now in Spanish, German & Italian!
For our free, weekly video podcast: http://www.chikarapodcast.com
On MySpace! http://www.myspace.com/chikarapro

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Nate Stein sent this in:

PCW and "The Bussey Bunch" Returns Tonight on TLC
http://www.PCWwrestling.com
TLC Bussey Bunch Schedule

Tonight, "The Bussey Bunch" returns to TLC at 9 pm with their latest episode.

>From TLC: "Mike enlists his kids to throw a surprise 40th birthday party for Cheryl. Thomas and Chris hit the airwaves to drum up more business for their upcoming blindfold match and Cheryl comes to a boil boil when the boys can't keep the concessions stocked."

See the action in person EVERY SATURDAY at 8 pm at The PCW Arena, 2922 Galleria Dr in Arlington, TX.

"The Bussey Bunch" airs nationally on TLC with new episodes every Tuesday at 9 pm. Their upcoming schedule includes:

1/29 - 9 pm
1/30 - 12 am
1/31 - 10 pm
2/1 - 12 am
2/5 - 9 pm
2/6 - 12 am
2/7 - 10 pm
2/8 - 12 am
2/12 - 9 pm
2/13 - 12 am