Georgia Wrestling History for 3/20, NECW/EPW TV, CZW, Elite 8 & NCW
On Friday, March 21, 2008 at 3:39 PM EST GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 03/20/2008
NEWS
In yesterday’s report, we inadvertently referred to Southern All-Star Wrestling as being “formerly known as Southern All-Star Wrestling. That should have read as “Showtime All-Star Wrestling, formerly known as Southern All-Star Wrestling”. Click here for a report for the March 15 broadcast. (Rich Tate and Larry Goodman)
Afa Anoai, Jr., of Florida Championship Wrestling, has been suspended for thirty days for a violation of the Wellness Program in place with World Wrestling Entertainment. (Rich Tate)
Great Championship Wrestling presents live wrestling action tonight at the Great Skate Plex in Phenix City, AL. Bell time is 7:30 and the doors open at 6:45. Tickets are $15 ringside and $12 general. The main event will be Johnny Swinger defending the GCW Heavyweight championship against Sonny Siaki. (Brian Slack)
NOTES
Jamar Acid has submitted an article to us with his thoughts on SB 413. Click here for the article. (Rich Tate)
Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas’ band, the Luchagors, will be playing at Fuel in Jacksonville, FL, tonight, and at the Backbooth in Orlando, FL, on March 21. Check your local directories or the band’s site for more info. (Rich Tate)
Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Chio and the Stro on its show on March 25 at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Paul Christy (69), Sting (49), and Legion Cage (32).
‘Big’ John Studd died on this day in 1995 at the age of 46.
Five years ago today, cancer claimed ‘Sailor’ Art Thomas. He was 79.
NOSTALGIA
1946: Joe Bennicasa defeated Jack Singer in the main event at the Savannah Municipal Auditorium for promoters Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White. The Silver Star defeated Charlie Harben in the semi-main event.
1948: We do not have results, but Mae Young was to wrestle Midge Marsh in Gainesville, GA, for promoter Fred Ward. Ward was not yet affiliated with Georgia Championship Wrestling.
1962: Ray Villmer & Haystacks Calhoun defeated the Assassins by disqualification in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Eddie Graham defeated Evon Marion in the semi-main event, and Dick Steinborn defeated Charlie Harben.
1963: Tarzan Tyler defeated Tarzan White in the main event at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The Bat defeated Jack Armstrong in the semi-main event.
1970: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, managed by Doug Gilbert, defeated the Assassins to win the Georgia Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Gilbert had begun rehabilitation for a possible return to the ring despite doctors saying he may never wrestle again. Nick Bockwinkel defeated El Mongol to win the Georgia Television Title in the semi-main event. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees for this card. The program for this card reported that NWA President Sam Muchnick had a meeting in Atlanta with Paul Jones to discuss the petition that had been submitted requesting the Assassins be suspended and stripped of the Georgia Tag Team Title. A decision would be forthcoming after an investigation. It also featured letters reportedly written to Paul Jones from Dory Funk, Jr., Jim Crockett, and Jules Strongbow, denouncing the Assassins and showing support for his campaign for their suspension. However, since Gunkel & Fuller won the title from them on this card, it became moot.
1971: Klondike Bill defeated Luke Graham to win the Georgia Television Title on the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. It was announced that Buddy Colt had been fined $250 for attacking special referee Joe Higuchi following the match against El Mongol on March 19, 1971, and a suspension was possible as well. In addition, Colt’s manager, Homer O’Dell, vowed to file an appeal to the NWA to demand a rematch, as they felt Higuchi was partial to Mongol. It was also announced that the NWA had denied the Assassins’ protest to be able to return to wearing matching masks and tights.
1973: Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 defeated Dick Steinborn & Argentina Apollo to win the Georgia Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for All-South Wrestling Alliance promoter Ann Gunkel. Ernie Ladd defeated Ox Baker in the main event.
1973: Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated the Macon Tag Team Champion Super Infernos, managed by J.C. Dykes, by disqualification in a title match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1977: Andre the Giant defeated Blackjack Mulligan by countout in the main event at the Savannah Civic Center for Jim Crockett Promotions promoter Aaron Newman.
1978: Tony Atlas defeated Georgia Heavyweight Champion Stan Hansen by disqualification in a title match at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole Anderson in the semi-main event, and Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ric Flair.
1979: Stan Hansen & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Bob Armstrong defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Tommy Rich defeated Rocket Monroe, substituting for Blackjack Lanza.
1982: Bob Armstrong & Tommy Rich defeated Ron Bass & the Super Destroyer in the main event at the Chattanooga (TN) Memorial Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Buzz Sawyer defeated Jimmy Garvin in the semi-main event, and Brad Armstrong defeated Kevin Sullivan.
1983: Killer Brooks defeated Paul Orndorff to win the National Heavyweight Title at the Omni Coliseum in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Larry Zbyszko immediately paid Brooks $25,000 for the title. Dick Murdoch defeated Ivan Koloff by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Tommy Rich defeated Zbyszko, and Tony Atlas defeated the Iron Sheik. Stan Hansen & the Masked Superstar defeated Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer in a Canadian lumberjack match.
1983: Jimmy Valiant defeated Oliver Humperdink in the main event at the Savannah Civic Center for Jim Crockett Promotions promoter Aaron Newman. Valiant & Bugsy McGraw defeated Greg Valentine & Dick Slater in the semi-main event, and Sweet Brown Sugar defeated Jake Roberts by disqualification.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Bradley Grover sent this in:
NECW TV #119:
It's a World Women's Wrestling special this week on NECW TV!
We kick it off with the controversial ending to the championship match that took place at the 2nd Anniversary of World Women's Wrestling between Lexxus and "The Portuguese Princess" Ariel. You will see the shocking turn of events that led to the crowning of "The Portuguese Princess" as the new World Women's Wrestling Champion.
Also this week, we'll take you back to GENESIS 7 and "The Future Superstar Challenge," as the self-proclaimed "Future Superstar" Ryan Matthews issues an open challenge to anyone from the past or present roster of NECW.
Our TV main event features the return to World Women's Wrestling of Amber, as she takes on the debuting Roxie Cotton in match that takes an interesting and unexpected turn.
All this plus words from D.C. Dillinger and Sean Gorman, the new NECW Tag Team Champions, Chase Del Monte and "The Rocket" Fred Curry, "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards and more!
This episode is now available for viewing or download. Visit NECW.TV to watch the original weekly wrestling TV program produced especially for the Internet - always available free, on demand and worldwide!
Direct link to the episode: click here
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EPW Challenge 2.24
On this episode:
-Jonny Idol VS Tony Montana
-We hear from EPW Heavyweight Champion, Scotty 2 Hotty.
-Anthony Pacitto goes one on one with Rocco Abruzzi
-Main Event: Clip O'Reily takes on Mike of the Wild Boys.
Click here to view
Ben Kerin sent this in:
CZW OFFICIAL SITE
CZW FORUM/Message Board
In the last couple days, exclusive videos have aired on CZWrestling.com from Danny Havoc, Ian Rotten, Nick Berk and of course Hollywood Dylan Summers showing their reactions coming out of March's "Lights, Camera, CZW..." event. This afternoon, Lobo viewed the corresponding videos and contacted CZWNews to make an announcement for April 5th's return to the New Alhambra.
"This situation is becoming more and more troubling for everyone involved here at Combat Zone Wrestling," said Lobo. "Dylan Summers and Nicky Benz have really gone beyond the boundaries of fair play when it comes to Danny Havoc, to the point where I'm disgusted that I used to consider Summers a friend..."
"I can't force Dylan or Nicky Benz to do anything," continued Lobo. "But, if they are going to show up at the New Alhambra and expect to get paid on April 5th, they are going to have to do it by facing Danny Havoc in that black and yellow ring."
With that, Lobo has ordered that on April 5th, the "Hollywood" Necro Butcher must come face to face with Danny Havoc in the CZW ring whether he likes it or not... or else his days as a paid member of the CZW roster will come to an end.
Stay tuned in the coming days to CZWrestling.com for more information on this apparent new matchup, and for a potential response from Nicky Benz as to the One Man Army's ruling. CZW returns to the New Alhambra on Saturday, April 5 and tickets are still available and can be purchased on CZW's website, or at the New Alhambra box office on the day of the show.- If you can't make the event April 5th CZW and Wrestling-Radio.com will be running a LIVE EVENT Chat and Results
Devin Cutting sent this in:
The 8th entrant in the 2008 Women's Elite 8 Tournament is Sabrina Kyle.
Women's Elite 8 Tournament
March 30th, 2008 - 3 PM
Grand River Flea Market
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Devin Cutting also sent this in:
Women's Elite 8 Tournament
March 30th, 2008 - 3 PM
Grand River Flea Market
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Round 1:
Jennifer Blake vs. Cherry Bomb
Jade Chung vs. The 21st Century Fox
Sara Del Rey vs. Misty Haven
Amy Victory vs. Sabrina Kyle
NCW sent this in:
Join us...
Sunday March 30 for a WRESLTEMANIA BASH !!!!
The superstars of NCW will be appearing live and in person at HOOTER'S, 703 Loucks Rd,{Rt 30} in York, Pa during WRESTLEMANIA !!!!!!!!!!!
Join us there along with ESPN Radio for a great night of fun while you watch WRESTLEMANIA on the many big screen TV's provided by Hooter's
Food and Drink specials, plus giveaways from NCW, Hooter's & ESPN Radio, plus you get to meet and hang out with the stars of NCW from 5:00 until .....
Also wrestling fans, a representitive from Signature Dreams will be on hand, as they gear up for the HUGE April 5th appearance of KURT ANGLE in Shrewsbury, at the The Shrewsbury Farmer's Market. We expect some giveaways for this event as well, plus a HUGE announcement concerning other appearances coming to town soon !
Don't forget fans, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Ricky Morten, Doink The Clown, Axl Rotten, "Dirty Deeds" Darren Wyse, The Hungarian Barbarian, Ruckus, Ray Alexander, Smasher LeBlanc, Kid Kattrell and so much more is set to appear May 3 at the York County School of Technology 2179 S.Queen St- York !!
Tix for this event, as well as the Kurt Angle appearance, will be on sale at the WRESTLEMANIA BASH !
For more info concerning the Kurt Angle appearance call, 717-487-2263
For more info concerning NCW at YCST call the BUCKLINE at 717-578-8413 {where you can order tix by VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER}