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3/24 Georgia Wrestling History, PWO, Championship Wrestling & WAW |
» Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
» On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 2:31 AM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 03/24/2008
NEWS
We have learned that Cru Jones was hospitalized Sunday morning for emergency gall bladder surgery. As soon as we hear more, we will be sure to update his status here. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment will be in Columbia, SC, tonight for the live RAW broadcast at the Colonial Center with action starting at 8:00 PM. NWA Anarchy’s Shatter, Mikal Judas, Jeff Lewis, Truitt Fields, and Andrew Pendleton III are expected to appear on the card. (Rich Tate)
AWN Pro Wrestling Presents "No Unity" on March 26 in Atlanta at the Wild Mustang, hosted by Atlanta's "Maven of Mayhem" Ruby Red. Advertised: "No Unity" Heavyweight Championship Match: Nemesis (c) versus Mark Henry (aka Simon Sermon), Shatter versus Rick Michaels, and Women’s World Champion Bambi answers Nigel Sherrod's $1,000 Challenge. Also advertised: Chris Kanyon, Truitt Fields, Thomas Exodus, Ryan Michaels, and Andrew Pendelton III, as well as the first ever (?) Drag Queen Battle Royal featuring Nicole Paige Brooks, Jazmine, Kyra Mora, Alana Kelli, Alexandria Martin, and Rouge Nation. Doors open at 8pm, and the event starts at 9pm. For more information or to reserve tickets call (404) 915-5603. (Larry Goodman)
Independent Wrestling Network has announced the lineup for their April 4 debut in Columbus, GA, at the Fishcrow Arena, formerly the GCW Arena. The big surprise is Jason Cross versus A.J. Steele being advertised. Cross has been away from wrestling since Dropkick Pro shut down in Macon. Steele has been a regular with Great Championship Wrestling, and was the first and only GCW Interstate Champion until two weeks ago. Steele never agreed to appear on this card, according sources within GCW. Steele told GCW he had been approached by IWN and turned them down flat. Attempts to contact IWN owner Dwayne Bell were unsuccessful. IWN and GCW are not on what you would call friendly terms, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out. Also advertised: Mr. Hughes versus Rob Adonis, the Wrestler versus Scottie Blaze, the Southside Trash versus Frankie Valentine & Adrian Hawkins, and "The Shooter" Vordell Walker versus Austin Creed. (Larry Goodman)
The New Frontier Wrestling Association returns to Franklin, NC, on April 5 to celebrate their second anniversary at the National Guard Armory. Advertised: a four-way match, whereas if a champion in pinned, they lose their title, featuring NFWA Heavyweight Champion Brokishi, NFWA US Heavyweight Champion Dirty, Simon Sermon, and Stoney Hooker; a fan participation strap match featuring Billy Starr versus Carter Maine; the A-Team (Jamar Acid & Dark Angel) defend the NFWA Tag Team Title against the Saturday Night Sensation (Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels); Tommy Too Much versus Cornbread; and a twenty-man rumble featuring NFWA wrestlers from the past, present, and future. (Rich Tate)
Championship Wrestling Overload will be in Tennille, GA, on April 18, at the Barn, located at 5250 Old Savannah Road. Doors will open at 7:30 PM, and matches will start at 8:00. Children 5 and under get in free with a paid adult. Kids 6-12 admitted for $3. All other tickets are $5. No matches have been announced. (Rich Tate)
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling results from the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, GA, on March 23: In a title versus mask match, Bull Buchanan over the Super Destroyer, revealed to be Rob Adonis, to retain the SECW Heavyweight Title; Austin Creed, Kid Ego, and the Nightmare over Billy Love, Chick Donovan & Sal Rinauro in a two-of-three falls match; Bulldog Raines over Big Wood; Tommy Rich & Chris Lightning over Pretty Boy Floyd & Awesome TC; and Kyle Matthews over Lamar Phillips. It was reported that 150 were in attendance for this card, and that Jeff McGowan was the referee. Raines participated in an autograph session. Click here for a full report from Larry Goodman. The March 30 date has been cancelled, but SECW will return on April 6. More details as the show nears. (Rich Tate)
Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance results from Milledgeville, GA, on March 22: A.J. Steele & the Kodiak over the Slaughter Pitt; Preston Paradise over Paul Warfield; the Georgia Cowboy over Oko Nono to retain the GIWA Mid-State Heavyweight Title; Velvet Jones & Firewalker over K.I. Elite to win the GIWA Tag Team Title; and Shawn Hunter over J-Rod to retain the GIWA Heavyweight Title. (Rich Tate)
Georgia Pro Wrestling Association results from March 20 at the City Limits in Tifton, GA: "The Real Deal" Jake Slater defeated Blue Thunder, Iron Will and Psych wrestled to a 15 minute draw, The Almighty Brokishi defeated Paul Warfield, GPWA Tag team champs, "The Marvelous Ones" Michael Stevens & Leon McMicheals lost by DQ to the "United Alliance" Johnny Romano & Prince Murphy, "The Golden Boy" Chick Donovan defeated "The Real Deal" Jake Slater, and in the main event, "The Platinum Playboy" Preston Paradise defeated "Insane" Mike Pain for the GPWA Heavyweight title when Brokishi and Mr E.D. Biggs interfered. The GPWA returns to Tifton, GA, at the City Limits on April 3. Matches advertised include: GPWA tag team champs The Marvelous Ones and Iron Will versus Johnny Romano & Prince Murphy (United Alliance) and Psych, GPWA Heavyweight champ Preston Paradise versus Sam Slaughter, and "The Real Deal" Jake Slater versus Ron Stalker. Also advertised: "Insane" Mike Pain, "Big Bank" Barfield, and the Almighty Brokishi. (Thomas Bugg)
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOTES
Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)
Monday Night Mayhem will feature John Cena, Sr., on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Jerkin' the Curtain, hosted by Trent Van Drisse, will feature Mike Promo on its show tonight at 11:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas’ band, the Luchagors, will be playing at the Gallery Billiards Music Venue in Sarasota, FL, tonight. Check your local directories or the band’s site for more info. (Rich Tate)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Barry Horowitz (48) and the Undertaker (46).
Warren Bockwinkel died on this day in 1986. He was 74.
On this day in 1997, Dr. Bill Miller passed away at the age of 69.
NOSTALGIA
1931: George Zaharias defeated Charley Lehman in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Also, Paul Harper and John Paxos wrestled to a draw. It was reported that Atlanta Mayor James Key was in attendance at the card.
1936: Orville Brown defeated Pat O’Shocker by disqualification in the main event at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Dorv Roche defeated Eddie Newman in the semi-main event.
1937: Leroy McGuirk defeated Buddy Knox in two straight falls in the main event at the New Coliseum in Augusta for promoter Bill Metzger. Also, Speedy Lawrence defeated Jack Ross.
1944: Hugh Winn defeated Otto Schnabel in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Joe Marsh and Tom George wrestled to a draw in the semi-main event.
1958: Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner defeated Jerry Graham & the Mighty Yankee in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Robert ‘Bibber’ McCoy. Ray Gunkel and Don Lee wrestled to a draw in the semi-main event.
1964: Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Chuck Campbell to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Macon City Auditorium for promoter Fred Ward, not affiliated with Georgia Championship Wrestling at the time. Joe McCarthy & Chief Big Heart defeated Johnny Bruce & Crusher Verdu in the semi-main event.
1967: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Lars & Gene Anderson in a main event tornado match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Bobby Graham defeated Mike Paidousis in the semi-main event. Also, Eddie Graham & Nick Kozak defeated El Mongol & Oki Shikina. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. It was reported in the program for this card that Paul Jones had finally gotten Gene Kiniski to sign a contract to defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Lou Thesz, and the bout was scheduled for April 14, 1967. It claimed that the signing took place in Chicago, IL, during a meeting of the NWA Board of Governors, including Sam Muchnick, Jules Strongbow, Frank Tunney, Jim Crockett, Ed McLemore, Gust Karras, Pedro Martinez, and Jim Barnett. Supposedly, Kiniski was reprimanded by the Board as a response to his allegations of collusion between Muchnick and Jones to make the match happen. Kiniski reportedly apologized, but also insisted that an impartial referee from a different promotion be assigned to officiate the bout, and Jones agreed in order to seal the deal. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. It was announced that Louie Tillet would be wrestling on the card on March 31, 1967, and that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling Lou Thesz on the card on April 14, 1967.
1970: Joe Scarpa & El Mongol defeated the Assassins by disqualification to retain the Macon Tag Team Title at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Chati Yokuchi & Fuji defeated Greg Peterson & Pedro Valdez in the semi-main event.
1972: Dory Funk, Jr., defeated Bepo Mongol, managed by Assassin #1, by disqualification to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & El Mongol in the semi-main event, and Buddy Colt defeated Bill Dromo. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Funk, Jr., participated in an autograph session for fans.
1975: Jerry Brisco & Rocky Johnson defeated Georgia Tag Team Champions Toru Tanaka & Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, by disqualification in a title match at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Tommy Gilbert defeated Don Kent in a semi-main event boxing match, and Ray Candy defeated Jerry Lawler.
1978: A main event title match featuring Georgia Heavyweight Champion Stan Hansen versus Thunderbolt Patterson was ruled a no contest at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Tony Atlas defeated Billy Graham by countout in the semi-main event, and Dusty Rhodes defeated Terry Funk. Also, Tommy Rich & Adrian Adonis defeated Wolfgang & Helmut Schmidt, managed by Rock Hunter.
1979: Ric Flair & Paul Jones defeated Ricky Steamboat & Dino Bravo in the main event at the Savannah Civic Center for Jim Crockett Promotions promoter Aaron Newman. Pedro Morales defeated Moose Morowski in the semi-main event, and Gene Anderson defeated Nick DeCarlo.
1980: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Austin Idol in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas defeated Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff, managed by Rock Hunter, in the semi-main event. Also, a match featuring Wahoo McDaniel versus Baron Von Raschke ended in a double disqualification.
1982: Ric Flair defeated Tommy Rich to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Ron Bass defeated Leroy Brown by disqualification in the semi-main event to retain the National Heavyweight Title. Also, Bob & Brad Armstrong defeated Kevin Sullivan & Buzz Sawyer.
1983: Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer by disqualification in the main event in Grand Rapids, MI, for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. Dick Murdoch & the Masked Superstar defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff in the semi-main event, and Killer Brooks defeated Paul Orndorff. Also, Tony Atlas defeated Bob Roop, and the Iron Sheik defeated Brian Blair. Larry Zbyszko defeated Johnny Rich in the opener.
Due to popular demand, and the fact that time constraints have very much delayed our goal of fully detailing each card and completing a career record for everyone who has been documented as having appeared in Georgia, we are going to go ahead and return the cards and results for the 1970s and 1980s. We had gotten as far as 1972 before it became too much to continue on a desired basis. We had hoped to continue returning this information to the site on a gradual basis as we completed them in a yearly process. However, though we are not satisfied with the completeness of the information, the information that will reappear is as accurate as we have been able to document. As always, GWH’s Cards and Results section is a constant work-in-progress, and we will continue to strive to complete all of this information, as well as the career records as found in our Who’s Who section, as time allows. The only exception to the return of the cards and results will be televised events post-1979, as we are not confident we initially had all of the matches dated correctly when it was originally available on the site. Once we more certain of this portion of the material, we will return it as well. Thanks for your continued support and patience as we attempt to pull all of this material together in the most accurate and complete form possible. (Rich Tate)
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Jason Leon sent this in:
NEW EPISODE OF PWO TV 3/29: BANE HUNTS DOWN CRONUS!
Pro Wrestling Ohio airs the most action-packed sixty minutes in wrestling on the official television home of the Cleveland Indians, Sports Time Ohio! PWO provides a steady stream of action with new episodes premiering bi-weekly, and several rebroadcasts scheduled in the interim so fans have multiple chances to catch PWO TV. Sports Time Ohio is available in over 4 million homes on cable television throughout Ohio and into parts of Western Pennsylvania. Sports Time Ohio is also available NATIONWIDE to satellite dish subscribers of both DirecTV and Dish Network. If you are a dish subscriber and do not have Sports Time Ohio on your line-up and want to be part of the PWO experience, call your satellite provider today and request Sports Time Ohio be added to your line-up, as STO may only be available .. satellite sports packages depending on your location in the United States. For more information on PWO TV's availability, visit http://www.pwowrestling.com or http://www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio.
Upcoming airtimes for new episode of PWO TV:
Saturday night, March 29: 12:00 am
Sunday night, March 30: 10:00 pm
Tuesday night, April 1: 3:00 am
Saturday night, April 5: 1:00 am
Sunday night, April 6: 10:00 pm & 3:00 am
Currently scheduled for the next premiere broadcast:
BANE PLANS TO CONFRONT CRONUS & AARON MAGUIRE
In each of Bane’s last two matches on Sports Time Ohio, we have seen the appearance of two very unwanted visitors: the indestructible Cronus, along with his money-hungry agent Aaron Maguire. Maguire’s message was clear: He takes objection to Bane’s claims of being the most dominant man in Ohio, instead of his unstoppable monster Cronus. Maguire has laid out an open challenge to Bane on two occasions, but both times has not stuck around to follow through on them. Bane has promised to be in attendance this week and to personally seek out and confront both Cronus & Aaron Maguire in the broadcast. Will Bane find what he’s looking for? Will Aaron Maguire let his charge Cronus stick around long enough for confrontation this week? And who truly is the most dominant man in Ohio today?
N8 MATTSON vs. JUSTIN IDOL
The Michigan elitist Mattson has been quick to boast about never being pinned in a PWO ring, however his opponent this week is gracing a PWO ring for the very first time. Justin Idol has made quite a reputation for himself in the tri-state area, capturing numerous championships over the past several years. This week, Idol makes his way to PWO in an attempt to prove himself to a new crop of competition. Will Idol be able to silence the loudmouth from Michigan or will N8 Mattson add another amazing feat to his list of accomplishments?
GREGORY IRON vs. MATTHEW JUSTICE
The positive wave of momentum for Gregory Iron continues as he heads into battle against his friend and one-time tag partner, Matthew Justice. However, with mounting concerns by doctors fearing Iron is showing lingering post-concussion symptoms, and mounting threats by jealous and insecure rival Johnny Gargano, is Iron pushing himself too far too fast too soon? Matthew Justice, one-half of the Socks of Justice, will use his daredevil skills to try to keep his winning ways as partner Charles “White Socks” Johnson recovers from lingering injuries. Will Iron be able to continue the upward momentum or will Justice finally end his good luck?
JIMMY DEMARCO vs. MARION FONTAINE
When the bizarre “DeeeLicious” Jimmy DeMarco made his PWO debut a few weeks ago, he set out to make a statement, a very physical and painful statement. However, when Marion Fontaine came to the aid of DeMarco’s fallen opponent, the self-proclaimed “Prime Minister of Perversion” DeMarco took exception. This week, DeMarco meets Fontaine one-on-one in a match of two very unique personalities.
DEBUT OF THE ROCK SHOW
Ernie Ballz & Brian Bender of The Clash have promised to debut the newest, most exciting segment in wrestling today, something they call “The Rock Show”. They promised it will put any and all other past wrestling interview segments to shame and feature only the biggest stars being asked the probing questions. What major league star do The Clash have lined up to join them in their debut broadcast and what could possibly unfold with The Clash in control of an entire segment of PWO TV?
Plus: “M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross, “Bloody” Morty Rackem, and more!
Tune in the weekend of March 29 for all this and more! Remember, Pro Wrestling Ohio is only available on Sports Time Ohio! If Sports Time Ohio is NOT part of your DirecTV or Dish Network package, no matter where in the U.S. you are, call your satellite provider today and demand STO! Check local listings or www.sportstimeohio.com for times!
VISIT PWO ONLINE
The official online home of Pro Wrestling Ohio is www.pwowrestling.com. Pro Wrestling Ohio’s official home on MySpace is www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio. Be sure to stay posted to both sites for breaking news as it develops!
PWO LIVE
Pro Wrestling Ohio makes its return to the Lakewood Masonic Temple on Saturday night April 19 with action and excitement featuring your favorite stars from PWO TV on Sports Time Ohio. This WILL be a television taping for Pro Wrestling Ohio on Sports Time Ohio so this is your chance to be seen on nationwide television and to catch the action up-close and in-person and before the television viewing audience has a chance to see it! Bring your signs and banners, and be prepared to show our television audience why the best wrestling fans in the world are in northeastern Ohio!
Scheduled for the show WILL be a high-flying death-defying adrenaline-fueled ladder match! Plus all your favorite PWO stars!
Doors open at 7 p.m., with a scheduled 7:30 p.m. belltime. This event emanates from the lavish Lakewood Masonic Temple, located at 15300 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio. Tickets are only $15 front row, $10 General Admission in advance, $12 GA the day of the show. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at www.PWOwrestling.com. This show is proudly sponsored by Westside Metals Corp. and Eastside Metals Corp.
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION
Questions and comments on this press release, or requests for information on having your news site added to the list of recipients of this release, should be directed to iwcmc_dombrowski@yahoo.com
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Pro Wrestling Ohio is a new, exciting, and rapidly growing brand of professional wrestling headquartered in Northeast Ohio. PWO is available in millions of homes nationwide via the Sports Time Ohio television network, and live events are held monthly in the Lakewood Masonic Temple in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. PWO's goal is to present the youngest, hungriest, fastest-rising stars of the region who will not only make an impact on the sport, but provide the best possible viewing experience for our ticket-buying fans as well. PWO's roster contains such hot commodities as "M-Dogg 20" Matt Cross, Josh Prohibition, Johnny Gargano, Jason Bane, Cronus with Aaron Maguire, "Deviant" Michael Hutter, Vincent Nothing, and many others. For more information, please visit www.pwowrestling.com
PWO on Sports Time Ohio is available NATIONWIDE on DirecTV and Dish Network packages. Depending on your location, STO may only be available with specific sports packages. Please contact your local satellite provider to learn how you can bring PWO into your home!
Make sure to log on to www.pwowrestling.com for all the latest info on everything Pro Wrestling Ohio.
Championship Wrestling sent this in:
Championship Wrestling returns to Johnson City, TN for the 1st time in almost 3 years on Saturday, Apirl 5 at the Carver Rec Center.
Here is the line up:
Main Event
Johnson City Street Fight
1/2 of the US Tag Team Champions
"The Detroit Thug"
Moe Jenkins
vs.
"Tennessee Redneck"
Chris Richards
w/ John Hawkins
Special Challenge Match
Johnson City's Own
"Wildfire" James Blevins
vs.
"Young Guns" Cody Ices
National Heavyweight Title Match
Champion, Robbie Cassidy
vs.
"The Cold" Alyx Winters
w/ John Hawkins
6 Man Grudge Match
"Sensational" Wayne Adkins,
"Notorious" Nick Hammonds
& Thorn w/ Kandy
vs.
The Triple Crown
(Adam York & The Smith Brother)
w/ Barbie
Plus More Featuring:
"Power House" Ray Idol
The Mysterious Ginn
The Ghostrider (Mike Fair & Jackie Anderson)
Matt Stevens & More
*Card Subject to Change*
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Ticket Information
Floor Seats: $8
Risers: $6
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
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Venue Information
Carver Rec Center
322 W. Watauga Ave.
Johnson City, TN 37604
Julian Radbourne sent this in:
THE WAW YEARS
Articles from within the British wrestling business
2001-2005
By Julian Radbourne
as featured in The Cromer Times, Norwich Evening News & A1 Wrestling Newsletter
Market: Wrestling/Sports & Adventure
Published: Out Now!
Extent: 304 pages, 6” x 9”
Price: £12.99 plus postage & packing
Available for Sale: Online worldwide via www.lulu.com/twosheds316
In 2001, Julian Radbourne achieved his dream job, working in the professional wrestling business. As chief reporter and webmaster for the UK-based World Association of Wrestling, Julian wrote numerous articles and show reviews, travelling up and down the country until leaving the company in November 2005.
Now, for the first time, you can read all of Julian’s articles on the British wrestling business in one volume. From articles on stars such as “Rowdy” Ricky Knight, Sweet Saraya, Zebra Kid, “The Showstealer“ Alex Shane, Flash Barker, Jake “The Snake“ Roberts & the U.K. Pitbulls, through to “exclusive” columns for 1 Stop Wrestling & The Wrestling Channel. This book also includes other articles from around the British wrestling scene, including articles looking at the now-defunct Frontier Wrestling Alliance, and the controversial Global Wrestling Force.
You can preview this release by visiting http://www.lulu.com/content/1933505
"I have gone through this book three times already, reading it word for word and I can honestly say that Julian Radbourne has put together one heck of a book. I am just hoping he does not stop here." - Bill Taylor, A1 Wrestling Newsletter
To arrange media interviews or to obtain a PDF copy of The WAW Years for review purposes, please contact Julian Radbourne at
Twosheds316@aol.com
Julian Radbourne, a native of the Norfolk coastal town of Cromer in the UK, is the author of “The Two Sheds Review”, the syndicated professional wrestling and mixed martial arts column. A life-long combat sports fan, Julian has been writing about professional wrestling for ten years. His website, www.twoshedsreview.com, has been online since 2000.
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