Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Monday, March 17, 2008 at 2:00 AM EST

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 03/16/2008

NEWS

The drama continues. I received an email from Georgia Wrestling Promotions Owner Roger Cantrell stating that he has been receiving phone messages threatening his life. Cantrell said Verizon told him the messages were too short for them to be traced. Cantrell said he would have bodyguards and a deputy sheriff for protection at his March 28 show in Canton. (Larry Goodman)

According to Raven's official website, Raven will be opening up a wrestling school starting in May. The school will start in Columbus, GA, and might eventually move up to Atlanta. The school will work in conjunction with Great Championship Wrestling, based in Phenix City, AL. The other trainer lined up for Raven's school will be a man who also wrestled in WCW, WWE, ECW and TNA and like Raven, also held the GCW Heavyweight championship. That man is Johnny Swinger. (Brian Slack)

NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA, on March 15: Adrian Hawkins beat Todd Sexton (with Bobby Hill & Tyler Smith) via DQ in 8:48; Devil’s Rejects (Azrael & Shaun Tempers with Reverend Dan Wilson) beat G-Rated (Sal Rinauro & Seth Delay) to retain the NWA Anarchy Tag Team Titles in 9:10; Iceberg (with The Rev) beat Mikal Judas in 3:04 to earn a heavyweight title shot against Shatter at Hardcore Hell; Truitt Fields beat Don Matthews (with Melissa Coates & Brodie Chase) to retain the NWA Anarchy TV Title in 9:30; Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews) vs. Talent & Money (J. T. Talent & Andrew Pendleton III) ended as a no contest when New Wave and Buck & King hit the ring; and Jerry Palmer beat Rob Adonis (with Jeremy Vain) in 15 seconds, so Palmer gets Vain in a bunkhouse match at Hardcore Hell. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

United Championship Wrestling results from Maryville, TN, on March 15: John Noble over Donovan Daniels; John Justice over J-Mac; the Rip over Trooper T; Moondog Chester over Scotty Atomic in a hardcore match; Travis Sawyer & Tony Lacassio over the Death Row Inmates; Shane Williams over Henry Hoss to retain the UCW Heavyweight Title; UCW owner Jesse Ellis then went over Williams in an impromptu to win the UCW Title, with help from Hoss, and afterward declared the title vacant; and Jeff Anderson & Edward Idol over Rick Steiner & John Justice. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Gene Restaino)

Results from March 15 for Southern All-Star Wrestling in Columbia, TN, at Morton's Auction House with 85 in attendance: Void beat Larry Cooter; Chris Cain beat Shaun Fatal; Arrick Andrews beat Sean Evans (with Anita Page) on a DQ. Evans got the pin with help from a chain supplied to him by his tag partner Void. Cooter stooged it off to the ref, who reversed the decision. Void then challenged Cooter & Andrews to a tag match for the return date on March 29. Andrews said let's do it right now, and SAW Commissioner Freddie Morton sanctioned the match; Arrick Andrews & Larry Cooter beat The Black Label Saints (Void & Sean Evans with Anita Page); and Hammerjack (with Paul Adams) beat Boogie Woogie Boy (with Miss Boogie) in a match where if Boogie won Miss Boogie would get five minutes alone in the ring with Adams. Finish saw ref Ricky Bell get bumped. Boogie hit the Boogie blaster and had the pin. After a lengthy cover with no ref to count, Commissioner Morton went to count the pin, but Adams grabbed his arm after two. Morton slid out to argue with Adams. Boogie joined the argument from inside the ring. Hammerjack came to, grabbed the slegehammer, and nailed Boogie with it. A groggy Ricky Bell rolled over and counted the 1-2-3. Morton ordered a match for March 29. Miss Boogie will finally get her hands on Paul Adams in a tag match with Hammerjack & Adams vs. Boogie & Miss Boogie. (Larry Goodman)

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling results from the National Guard Armory in Gastonia, NC, on March 15, with an reported estimated attendance of 500: Amber O’Neal b. Christian Flake; Andrue Bane b. Chris Hamrick; Bobby Eaton b. Ricky Morton; MACW Heavyweight Champion Buff Bagwell won a reversed decision over MACW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Rikki Nelson in a non-title match, with Nikita Koloff getting involved; and Flake won a $1,000 inter-gender battle royal including O’ Neal, Bagwell, Hamrick, Nelson, Eaton, Morton, and Bane. (Larry Goodman)

The entire card for NWA Anarchy’s Hardcore Hell on March 22: Shatter (c) vs. Iceberg for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title with no DQ, Devil’s Rejects (c) vs. Awesome Attraction for the NWA Anarchy tag titles. If the Attraction loses they must split up, Fields (c) vs. Lewis for the NWA Anarchy TV Title, Palmer vs. Vain in a Bunkhouse Match, Slim J vs. Nemesis grudge match, New Wave vs. Buck & King vs. Hollywood Brunettes vs. Talent & Money in four way ladder match, Chase vs. Matthews with Melissa Coates as the special ref, Tank vs. Judas, and Hawkins & Day & Grissom vs. Sexton & Technicians. (Larry Goodman)

An official with Rock Parsons’ All-Star Championship Wrestling has announced that the promotion, which last promoted an event in Georgia in September 2007, will return in April, with plans of running in the state on a monthly basis. The promotion also runs events in other states, including Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. The announcement noted that Parsons intends to obtain a license soon in order to operate here. Also in the announcement were intentions of releasing a series of DVDs, including classic footage, dating back to the 1950s through the 1980s. A new website is expected to be designed to make this footage available, as well as from events run by ASCW, via PPV basis. Names released to be associated with the April show in Georgia were Ken Timbs, Jr., Ricky Morton, Bobby Eaton, the Masked Superstar, Bill Dundee, Ole Anderson, and Bobby Simmons. No other details have been made available. (Rich Tate)

NOTES

Jerkin' the Curtain, hosted by Trent Van Drisse, will feature Faron Foxx on its show on March 17 at 11:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas’ band, the Luchagors, will be playing at the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC, on March 17. Check your local directories or the band’s site for more info. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Mark Cantabury, Steve Armstrong, Sean Morley (37), and Kenny Dykstra (22).

NOSTALGIA

1934: Leo Alexander defeated Al Stecher by disqualification two falls to one in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for promoter John Bollas. Red Carlton was credited as being a referee for this card.

1938: Ray Eckert defeated Spike O'Brien in the main event at the Warren Arena in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Frank Speer.

1945: Ben Bennicasa defeated Al Massey by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Blockbuster Talun defeated Cowboy Luttrall in the semi-main event.

1953: We do not have results for this card, but Don McIntyre was scheduled to defend the Southern Heavyweight Title against Aldo Bogni in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Tom Mahoney.

1960: Freddie Blassie defeated Haystacks Calhoun by disqualification in the main event at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Bill Dromo, Vince Bryant & Pepper Rodriguez defeated Jack Terry, Krusher Larson & the Great John L. in the semi-main event.

1962: The US Tag Team Champion Assassins and Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn wrestled to a draw in a main event title match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki defeated Ray Villmer & Eduardo Martinez in the semi-main event, and Haystacks Calhoun defeated Hans Schmidt.

1964: Stan Stasiak, Rube Wright & Red Roberts defeated Bill Dromo, Guy Taylor & Chief Little Eagle in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Steve Manderson. Sputnik Monroe defeated Tim Geohagen in the semi-main event.

1968: Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling defeated Tarzan Tyler, Dr. M & El Mongol, managed by Gentleman X, in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. During the match, Gunkel removed the Dr. M’s mask to identify him as someone who strongly resembled Oki Shikina, but his face was covered so fast it could not be completely confirmed. X claimed, however, that Dr. M was not Shikina, but rather a Mexican wrestler named Senor Zapata. Tank Morgan defeated Mario Galento by disqualification in the semi-main event. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. There was an announcement in the program for this card that although Channel 11 changed from WAII to WQXI, the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” program would still air from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. It was announced that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling on the card on March 22, 1968.

1971: El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt, managed by Homer O’Dell, in a main event Texas death match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Bob Armstrong defeated Kubla Khan, managed by Jack Crawford, in the semi-main event.

1973: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Zodiac, managed by J.C. Dykes, to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title in a match where the loser had to unmask at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The Zodiac was forced to unmask and was identified as Bob Orton, Sr. Lou Thesz defeated Bobby Shane in the semi-main event. It was reported that Arman Hussein had been injured during a match earlier in the week, but no details were provided.

1974: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Art Nelson in the main event at the Griffin-Barnesville Sports Palace for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Bobby Duncum defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 in the semi-main event.

1979: The Masked Superstar defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Tommy Rich, Wahoo McDaniel & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Stan Hansen, Ole & Gene Anderson by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Blackjack Lanza, managed by Bobby Heenan, defeated Bob Armstrong.

1983: Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer by disqualification in the main event at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Dick Murdoch defeated the Iron Sheik by disqualification in the semi-main event, and Bob Roop & Ivan Koloff defeated Paul Orndorff & Butch Reed. Also, Larry Zbyszko defeated Brian Blair.

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com

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Dave Cunningham sent this in:

ECPW Showcase Online - One Hour Special!

A very special one hour edition is now online and able to be viewed at http://www.ECPWShowcase.com! For the first time check out COMPLETE matches as well never before seen exclusive content. This episode includes:

- The "All or Nothing" Match for the ECPW Showcase Championship between Dave Logan and Donnie "The Body" Johnson. Johnson stated that if he can't win the Showcase Championship he would never compete on Showcase again!

- The ECPW Regional Title Tournament continues with three HUGE tournament matches: Archadia faces "Superstar" Jon Rome... Brian Brass takes on Gavin Quest... and Mo Sexton battles Christian Faith!

- All this and much more including a special look at Showcase's next event coming April 5th to the ECPW Arena in Lake Hiawatha, NJ!

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Rodney West sent this in:

For those who can't be there Live join us for the Pay Per View Webcast, Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. est / 6:30 p.m. cst on http://www.unitedwresting.net

The United Wrestling League is gearing up for it's next event coming live to Cleveland, TN, Friday, April 4, 2008. After a tremendous crowd at the Ultimate Pro Wrestling Challenge we head to Cleveland for Homecoming 2008: the Return of the United Wrestling League. It's been a long time coming and the time is here.

This time we are heading to the Village Green Playhouse at the Village Green Towncenter. There's not a bad seat in the house as we get ready for this event. We are honored to announce a new member of our broadcast team. A man who is no stranger to "true" wrestling fans the world over. In tag team wrestling there's never been a more dominate force. He was a major creative force as wrestling came to cable television. A member of the original Four Horsemen and probably the meanest man in wrestling. He's a member of the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, Ole Anderson. We are proud to welcome Ole to the United Wrestling League. He made it just this plain, "If I like something, you will know it and if I don't, you will regret it".

Already signed for this event is the Ultimate Pro Wrestler - Stan Lee. Lee captured the title at the Ultimate Pro Wrestling Challenge as well as the respect of everyone who witness this upset. He was on top of his game in the final round against Orion Bishop. Lee got the win however Bulldog Rains took the medal. Rains lost early to Bishop in a very controversial decision and then said he was the reason Lee had won so I'm taken what should have been mine. Rains sucker punched Lee and left with the medal. Rains signed a match to wrestler Lee for the medal but pulled out at the last moment saying, "If Lee wants my medal he's gonna have to earn it, beat Orion Bishop on your own". Bulldog Raines has been barred from competing in the UWL till he honors his agreement to face Lee. It has been signed the return match as Ultimate Pro Wrestler Stan Lee faces Orion Bishop. Bishop unhappy with what took place says he will be having someone to look over his affairs from the moment on.

Another match already signed, Jack Lord will be presenting the New Lords of the Ring. Last time Lord and the LOTR injured Bull Buchanan with a triple spike piledriver on the floor of the Piedmont Civic Center. Buchanan made a valiant effort in the semi final round against Orion Bishop but was unable to continue. A few days after the event Jack Lord and John Slaughter had a difference of opinion. Slaughter has cut all ties to Lord and the LOTR. Now the New Lords of the Ring will face the Alabama Jawjacker Damon Taz and Bull's Cousin Don "the Machine" Buchanan. This will be a 2 out of 3 fall match. Before he left Bull Buchanan left a stirring message for everyone involved. It can been seen soon on www.unitedwrestling.net

We will be announcing more matches as we get closer to the event. We have gotten word that Bill "Superstar" Dundee will be returning to the ring in this event. The Winner Derrick King will also be there. Go to www.unitedwrestling.net for more information.

If you missed the Ultimate Pro Wrestling Challenge it's still available on demand at unitedwrestling.net

For those of you who can't make it to Cleveland, TN and would like to see the event. You can see it on a pay-per-view basis on www.unitedwrestling.net. It will be available on demand starting Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. est / 6:30 p.m. cst. Michael St. John, Ole Anderson and Steve Hartline from WCLE Mix 104.1 in Cleveland, TN will be calling the action..

UWL Presents
Homecoming 2008
The Return of the United Wrestling League
Village Green Playhouse at Village Green Towncenter
Friday, April 4, 2008
Match Time 8:00 p.m. est
Pre Game Show at 7:30 m
Tickets on sale at Carroll Printing in Cleveland, TN and at unitedwrestling.net
All Seats are $15 Limited Seating for this event.

Pay Per View of Homecoming 2008 will be ready for view on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 est p.m / 6:30 cst pm for $11.95.