Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 4:22 PM EST

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 03/27/2008

NEWS

Cru Jones is back at home resting after surgery to remove his gall bladder. Jones was made aware that he had "silent gall stones" at his last physical, so when the pain started, he had a good idea what it was and went to the emergency room. The stones were blocking his bile duct. Fortunately, the gall bladder was surgically removed before it ruptured. Jones said he's feeling fine and has a follow up visit with the surgeon tomorrow to determine when he can return to action. Jones sent his thanks to everyone that has contacted him for their support. (Larry Goodman)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling is going try running on Thursday night instead of Sunday. Their next show will be April 3 in Carrollton at the VVFW Fairgrounds with a 7:30 bell time. More details soon. (Larry Goodman)

Great Championship Wrestling will be at the Great Skate Plex in Phenix City, AL, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 ringside and $12 general. (Brian Slack)

NAWA Ring Champions returns to Rome, GA, tonight at the National Guard Armory. Bell time is 7:30. Advertised: in the semi-finals for the tag team title, Rick Michaels & Simon Sermon versus Kyle Matthews & a mystery partner, and Chris Lightning & Kid Ego versus Tyler Smith & Murder One; Michael Cross versus Big Wood; and Jason Valentine versus Chris Ganz; plus two more matches. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be broadcasting iMPACT! Live from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, on March 7, from 9-11:00 PM. They will also be taping from the same location on March 28-29. Admission for these shows is free. Call (407) 224-6000 for more info. (Rich Tate)

According to Independent Wrestling Network owner Dwayne Bell, “Monday, we received word from Great Championship Wrestling that A.J. Steele had turned down the booking for his advertised [IWN] match against Jason Cross.” At this point, made no changes to the card for their April 4 debut in Columbus, GA. (Larry Goodman)

Southern States Championship Wrestling will be kicking off their "Crazy from the Heat" Countdown on April 5 at 7:30 pm with advertised special guest, the Nightmare. All seats are $2 and the event will be held at the Enigma Gym in Enigma, GA. Advertised: Brooks Rogers w/Will Rogers versus Tommy Flight. SSCW Southern Heritage Championship, "Rock n Roll" Chris Turner defends the title against Cowboy Mark Bass. In a mixed singles match, The Soviet faces SSCW Ladies champion Jelena. If Soviet wins, Samantha Steel become the Ladies Champion. JT Taylor versus John "The Truth" Johnson. Also advertised are "The Modern Day Enforcer" Scotty Biggs, Mad Dog Miller, SSCW Heavyweight champion Jarrod Michaels, and Samantha Steel. (Brian Slack)

Power Pro Wrestling will be at the Temple Gym in Temple, GA, on April 5. Doors open at 6:30 PM and matches start at 7:30. Ringside tickets are $10, with general admission seating priced at $8. Advance tickets can be purchased at Nickell Rental in Temple by calling (770) 562-1222. Advertised: J-Rod, Frankie Valentine, Cru Jones (pending medical release) Shaun Banks, the Russian Kodiak, A.J. Steele, K.I. Elite, Chris Lightning, Chris Ganz, Josh Stone, Josh Storm, Randall Johnson, and Michael Cook. (Rich Tate)

World Wrestling Entertainment will be in Albany, GA, on July 5 at the Albany Civic Center with action starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale on May 31 at 10:00 AM at the box office, and through Ticketmaster. Call (229) 435-6655 for more info. (Rich Tate)

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

Jerkin' the Curtain, hosted by Trent Van Drisse, will feature Scott Barry on its show tonight at 11:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Charlie Haas, who turns 36 today.

Today is the twentieth anniversary of the passing of Roy McClarity. He was 79.

NOSTALGIA

MARCH 27, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (F.P. Owens – Promoter) > Pete Rogers versus Young Gotch > Dave Terrell versus Pat Austin > Bob Anderson versus Gene Fox / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also an amateur wrestling match, but no details were provided following the card.

MARCH 27, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche defeated Milo Steinborn > Pete Sauer defeated Matros Kirilenko

MARCH 27, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PIEDMONT-ELLIS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus Whitey Patterson > Frank Remille versus Ray Nichols > Paul Burns versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 27, 1945 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > The Black Monster defeated Tommy O’Toole > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Jack Dillon > Abe Ginsberg defeated Stanley Wyckoff

MARCH 27, 1951 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPORTS ARENA (Jack Troy – Promoter) > Women’s Match: Conchita Pons defeated Margie McDonald at 11:00 > Butcher Boy Martin defeated Sam Roberts at 19:00

MARCH 27, 1953 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Henry Harrell defeated Tex Riley > Mike Paidousis defeated Jack Carter > George & Bobby Becker defeated Jack Steele & the Jungle Boy > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Mayes McLain / Notes: Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953.

MARCH 27, 1959 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Albert Mills & Bob Shipp defeated Doug & Johnny Gilbert > Don McClarty defeated Jack O’Brien > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre* defeated Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy / Notes: There were five referees for the match between Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre and Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy. Gunkel & McIntyre had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since January 9, 1959.

MARCH 27, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Burke versus Tiny Evans > Boxing Match: Bill Dromo versus Killer Campbell > Guy Mitchell & Chief Little Eagle versus Gypsy Joe & Skull Murphy / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 27, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn and Evon Marion wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Charley Laye & Evon Marion > Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki by disqualification

MARCH 27, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Armstrong defeated Bulldog Lawley at 12:00 > Chief Little Eagle defeated George Bell > Tarzan Tyler defeated Buck Jones > The Bat defeated Ted Evans

MARCH 27, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated George Harris > Red Roberts & Red Steiner defeated Tim Geohagen & Tex Riley > Chief Little Eagle defeated Billy Hines > Joe Scarpa defeated Don Carson > Ray Gunkel defeated Stan Stasiak > Argentina Rocca defeated Sputnik Monroe / Notes: Although not mentioned, Kola Kwariani was likely in attendance, as he was charged with traveling with Argentina Rocca as a troubleshooter for him. It was announced that Bob Ellis, Fritz Von Erich, and Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

MARCH 27, 1964 (FRIDAY) – JEKYLL ISLAND, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Juan Sebastian & Crusher Verdu versus Joe McCarthy & Chief Big Heart > Jack Vansky versus George Wolfe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

MARCH 27, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Pancho Rosario > Les Wolff defeated Pedro Valdez > Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt defeated Greg Peterson & Tim Geohagen > Fuji versus El Mongol > Joe Scarpa defeated Paul DeMarco > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated the Assassins / Notes: Fuji and El Mongol were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Homer O’Dell, who managed Buddy Colt, was supposed to unveil a mystery partner for the match with Greg Peterson & Tim Geohagen, but O’Dell wrestled instead. Doug Gilbert was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller and the Assassins. Gunkel & Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Assassins on March 20, 1970, in Atlanta. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee for this card. The program we have for this card makes a reference that Paul Jones was the presiding Vice President of the NWA at the time. It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

MARCH 27, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: Klondike Bill defeated Billy Spears & Nikita Mulkovitch > Sabu Singh & the Scorpion defeated the Assassins by disqualification > Bill Dromo and Krusher Karlson wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. This episode aired from 11:00 PM to Midnight, and seems to become the new time slot.

MARCH 27, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Ted Oates and Wayne Cowan wrestled to a draw > Tommy Seigler defeated Guillotine Gordon > Argentina Apollo defeated Jack Armstrong > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ray Candy & El Mongol defeated Rock Hunter & Assassin #2* by disqualification > Texas Strap Match (No DQ / No TL): Ernie Ladd defeated Ox Baker / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

MARCH 27, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sweet Daddy Siki defeated Butcher Brannigan > Bobby Cash & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Chati Yokuchi & Fuji > Jerry Oates & Bill Watts defeated Sputnik & Rocket Monroe > Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong versus the Super Infernos ruled a no contest > Norvel Austin & Leon Ogle defeated Jack Crawford & Tarzan Tyler by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

MARCH 27, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pez Whatley defeated John Ruggers > Steve Regal defeated the Invader > Jacques Goulet defeated Raymond Rougeau > Tommy Rich defeated Ox Baker by disqualification > Tony Atlas & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen

MARCH 27, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MILLEDGEVILLE, GA – MILLEDGEVILLE COMMUNITY CIVIC CENTER (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan Hansen & Wahoo McDaniel versus Ole Anderson & Mr. X / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 27, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Poure versus Chick Donovan > Joe Powell versus Marvin Turner > Tony Atlas versus Baron Von Raschke > Kevin Sullivan versus Genichiro Tenryu > Tommy Rich versus Austin Idol / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 27, 1982 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted Oates defeated Ricky Harris > Tom Prichard defeated Chick Donovan > Kevin Sullivan defeated Jerry Oates > Brad Armstrong versus Buzz Sawyer ruled a no contest > National Heavyweight Title Match: Ron Bass* defeated Leroy Brown > Dragon-Shi Match: the Great Kabuki defeated Bob Armstrong / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Great Kabuki.

MARCH 27, 1983 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, OH – OHIO CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Larry Zbyszko defeated Johnny Rich > Bob Roop defeated Brian Blair > Killer Brooks defeated Joe Lightfoot > The Iron Sheik defeated the Masked Superstar > Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas defeated Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer > Dick Murdoch defeated Ivan Koloff

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com

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GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 03/28/2008

NEWS

Georgia Wrestling Promotions returns from hiatus tonight at the Cherokee Parks and Recreation Authority in Woodstock, GA with Tommy Rich versus a mystery opponent, Hot Like Lava (Cru Jones & Shaun Banks) versus Sonny Siaki & Jamar Acid, Notorious D.O.G. versus Jess Wade, Amien Rios versus J-Rod versus Jon Davis, Andrew Pendleton III (with Lexi Pillman) versus Jason Valentine, and David Raines (with Matthews St. Clair) versus Flatline (with Ace Heffner). For further info call 770-296-5290 or 770-479-7598. (Larry Goodman)

Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight at 7:00 PM and tomorrow at 3:00 PM. Admission for tapings is free. Call (407) 224-6000 for more info. (Rich Tate)

Ring of Honor will be in Orlando, FL, tonight and on March 29. The events will be held at the Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex. Call (215) 781-2500 for more info. Advertised for tonight: Mark & Jay Briscoe versus Ryo Saito & Dragon Kid; Kevin Steen & El Generico versus Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino; Austin Aries versus Genki Horiguchi; Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black versus BxB Hulk & Shingo; and Nigel McGuinness versus Delirious. Matches will start at 8:00 PM. Also advertised are appearances by Tammy Sytch and Luke Williams, as well as Larry Sweeney, Sal Rinauro, Kenny King, and Chasyn Rance. Advertised for March 29: Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Heavyweight Title versus Austin Aries; Ryo Saito, CIMA & Dragon Kid versus Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino & Genki Horiguchi; Davey Richards & Rocky Romero defend the ROH World Tag Team Title versus Ruckus & Jigsaw; Roderick Strong versus Erick Stevens; Mark & Jay Briscoe versus Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black; Kevin Steen & El Generico versus BxB Hulk & Shingo; and Delirious versus Go Shiozaki. Matches will start at 7:30 PM. Also advertised are appearances by Tammy Sytch and Luke Williams, as well as Larry Sweeney, Sal Rinauro, Kenny King, and Chasyn Rance. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling results from Phenix City, AL, on March 27: Scotty Beach defeated Slaughter w/Wicked Nemesis. Shaun Banks w/Quentin Michaels, Zero Tolerance, and Cru Jones defeated John Bogie. Orion Bishop w/Wicked Nemesis defeated AJ Steele w/The Intern. J-Rod and Tex Monroe retained the GCW tag team titles against Randall Johnson and Michael Cook. Johnny Swinger and Shaun Banks w/Quentin Michaels, Zero Tolerance, and Cru Jones versus David Young and Sonny Siaki w/Diane Hewes, J-Rod and Tex Monroe was declared a double DQ when all 8 war games members got involved. Around 300 were in attendance. Jeff McGowan and Randy Ray were the referees for the night. (Brian Slack)

NAWA Ring Champions results from the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on March 27: in what was to be the semi-final round of a tag team title tournament, the Exotic Ones (Rick Michaels & Simon Sermon) won the title by defeating Kyle Matthews & Kid Ego after the other semi-final featuring Tyler Smith & Murder One versus HCP ended in a double disqualification, eliminating both teams; Lamar Phillips over Jay Clinton; Chris Ganz and Jason Valentine wrestled to a draw; Michael Cross over bruiser Mitchell, and then Cross went to a no contest with the American Patriot. The advertised card changed quite a bit due to injuries and scheduling conflicts, according to promoter Phil Heffner. The attendance was reported as 135, and included Charlie Smith, Ted Allen, Juanita Timbs, Gene Luvell, and Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling promoter Scott East. (Rich Tate)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in Carrollton, GA, on April 3 at the VFW Fairgrounds, beginning at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Ringside tickets are $10, while general admission is $8. Call (770) 355-5742 for more info. Advertised: a falls-count-anywhere match featuring Tommy Rich versus Abdullah the Butcher; Bobby Eaton versus Ricky Morton; Bulldog Raines versus the Super Destroyer; Iceberg versus two opponents in a handicap match; Adrian Hawkins versus Frankie Valentine; and the Exotic Ones (Rick Michaels & Simons Sermon) versus Chris Ganz & Kid Ego. (Rich Tate)

World Wrestling Entertainment has announced events to take place in Pensacola, FL, and Raleigh, NC, on July 6 and July 14, respectively. Tickets for Pensacola go on sale on May 31 at 10:00 AM, and are available at the Pensacola Civic Center and through Ticketmaster. Call (850) 434-7444 for more info. Tickets for Raleigh, to be broadcast live for RAW, go on sale on April 5 at 10:00 AM, and are available at the RBC Center and through Ticketmaster. Call (919) 834-4000 for more info. (Rich Tate)

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

Peach State Pandemonium will feature Buff Bagwell on March 29 at 11:00 AM ET. Feel free to call in at (347) 324-5735. (Rich Tate)

Irvin Muchnick distributed an interesting article today regarding the timeline given by World Wrestling Entertainment of messages left by Chris Benoit on the weekend he committed suicide after killing his wife and son last June. He also has made audio available of a 911 call he believes supports his theory that Benoit’s final communication to WWE took place on Monday morning rather than Sunday, as previously reported. Click here for the article. (Rich Tate)

Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Umaga, who turns 35 today.

Abe Coleman died one year ago today. At 101, he was believed to be the oldest wrestler alive at the time.

NOSTALGIA

MARCH 28, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Milo Steinborn defeated Richard Dick (2-0) > Joe Savoldi defeated Jack Zarnas by disqualification (2-0)

MARCH 28, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Levine versus Sammy Miller > George Romanoff versus Mike Cassidy > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Jack McAdams* versus Bob Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack McAdams had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Eddie Williams on November 14, 1938, in Atlanta, GA.

MARCH 28, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Flash Clifford defeated Carlos Rodriguez > Dick Lever defeated Wally Dusek by disqualification > Vic Holbrook defeated Rudy Strongberg > Johnny Long defeated the Shadow by disqualification > Don McIntyre & Nick Carter defeated Herb Freeman & Tom Mahoney

MARCH 28, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon and Sonny Kurgis wrestled to a draw > Jack McDonald defeated Mike Paidousis > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Newman defeated Don McIntyre* to win title / Notes: Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Art Nelson on September 10, 1951, in Augusta.

MARCH 28, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Jerry Graham by countout > Dizzy Davis defeated Steve Novak by countout > Wild Red Berry defeated Gorgeous George (2-1) / Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

MARCH 28, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chris Averoff versus Aldo Bogni > Chicken Wire Cage Match: Carlos Rodriguez versus Red McIntyre ruled a no contest / Notes: Chris Averoff and Aldo Bogni were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

MARCH 28, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Blassie versus Rocky Columbo > Midget Match: Fuzzy Cupid versus Cowboy Bradley > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Heinkler and Billy Red Lyons wrestled to a draw > Rocky Columbo defeated Kurt Von Brawner by disqualification > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Dillon > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* defeated Jerry Graham / Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 10, 1958, in Atlanta.

MARCH 28, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus Serge Malkoff > Handicap Match: Big Humphrey versus Jack Terry & Bad Boy Hines > Barbed Wire Fence Match: Freddie Blassie versus Haystacks Calhoun / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 28, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Fryer and Buddy Barkley wrestled to a draw > Tiny Evans defeated Killer Campbell > Bill Dromo & Guy Mitchell defeated Jim Burke & Gypsy Joe > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Chief Little Eagle defeated Skull Murphy* by disqualification / Notes: Skull Murphy had been billed as the Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 10, 1961.

MARCH 28, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Harben defeated Frank Hickey > Evon Marion defeated Charley Laye > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki by disqualification > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun / Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta.

MARCH 28, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Television Title Match: Sputnik Monroe defeated Chief Little Eagle to win title / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. The match between Sputnik Monroe and Chief Little Eagle was the final match of an ongoing tournament to determine the inaugural Southern Television Champion.

MARCH 28, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Pancho Rosario > Ike Eakins defeated Gorilla Marconi > Billy & Bad Boy Hines versus El Mongol & Oki Shikina ruled a no contest / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

MARCH 28, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert & El Mongol defeated Chati Yokuchi & Fuji > Les Wolff and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Alberto Torres defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

MARCH 28, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears & Mr. X defeated Pat & Mike Kelly > Koa Tiki defeated Oki Shikina > Women’s Match: Toni Rose versus Vicky Williams > Buddy Colt defeated Klondike Bill > Roberto Soto and Assassin #2 wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Flash Monroe / Notes: Toni Rose and Vicky Williams were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Assassin #1 managed Mr. X.

MARCH 28, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kent and Ricky Gibson wrestled to a draw > Don Muraco defeated Dudley Clements > Jerry Lawler & Don Greene and Jerry Brisco & Rocky Johnson wrestled to a draw > Assassin #2 defeated Tony Parisi > Toru Tanaka defeated Bobo Brazil > Dusty Rhodes versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Dusty Rhodes and Abdullah the Butcher were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2, Toru Tanaka, and Abdullah the Butcher.

MARCH 28, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Dillinger defeated Bill Irwin at 13:00 > Steve Regal & the Magnificent Zulu defeated John Ruggers & Jacques Goulet at 18:00 > Boxing Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Rock Hunter by knockout in fourth round > Georgia Television Title Match: Tony Atlas defeated Ole Anderson* by disqualification > Texas Death Match: Tommy Rich defeated Stan Hansen

MARCH 28, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Raymond Rougeau versus Rick Oliver > Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson versus Luke Graham & Kurt Von Hess > Bob Armstrong versus Blackjack Lanza > Mr. Wrestling #1 versus the Masked Superstar > Stan Hansen & Wahoo McDaniel versus Ric Flair & Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Luke Graham and Kurt Von Hess.

MARCH 28, 1980 (FRIDAY) – DALTON, GA – FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Poure versus Bill Dromo > Jay Strongbow versus Charlie Fulton > Joe Powell versus Genichiro Tenryu > Tommy Rich & Kevin Sullivan versus Austin Idol & Baron Von Raschke / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 28, 1981 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – “GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > National Tag Team Title Match: Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts* defeated Ted DiBiase & the Junkyard Dog / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Following the match between Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts, who were joined at the ring by Michael Hayes, and Ted DiBiase & the Junkyard Dog, Gordy piledrived DiBiase in the ring and onto the concrete floor at ringside several times before he was chased away. DiBiase was taken to the hospital after the incident.

MARCH 28, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Mike Davis > Charlie Cook defeated Bobby Garrett > Roberto Soto defeated Les Thornton > National Heavyweight Title Match: Steve O defeated the Mongolian Stomper* by disqualification > National Tag Team Title Match: Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts* versus Roberto Soto & Mr. Wrestling #2 ruled a no contest / Notes: Roberto Soto substituted for Ted DiBiase to team with Mr. Wrestling #2 in the match with Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts, who were joined at the ring by Michael Hayes. Don Carson managed the Mongolian Stomper.

MARCH 28, 1983 (MONDAY) – DAYTON, OH – HARA ARENA (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Iron Sheik defeated Joe Lightfoot > Killer Brooks defeated Brian Blair > Bob Roop defeated Johnny Rich > Tony Atlas defeated Larry Zbyszko by disqualification > Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich & the Masked Superstar > Dick Murdoch defeated Ivan Koloff

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com

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GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 03/29/2008

NEWS

Buff Bagwell joined the GWH crew on Peach State Pandemonium this morning. He discussed his early days with the North Georgia Wrestling Alliance, his upcoming book and fitness center, and more. He also stressed his desire to work again on television, going so far as to say he would work for free for four Mondays if they would give him the opportunity to show he can still work. Click here for the archive. Next week, PSP will air a special two-hour episode in honor of Gary Hart. Details will be released throughout the week. (Rich Tate)

The 2008 class of the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame will be inducted tonight at the Amway Arena in Orlando, FL, beginning at 7:00 PM. The event will be broadcast on a delay beginning at 11:00 PM ET on the USA Network. Gordon Solie will also be inducted, and accepting on his behalf will be Atlanta area residents Robert and Pamela Allyn, Solie’s daughter and son-in-law. Ric Flair, Peter Maivia, Rocky Johnson, Eddie Graham, Mae Young, and Jack and Jerry Brisco are also being honored. (Rich Tate)

The Future Wrestling Federation is in Monroe, GA, at Monroe Pinball Works, located at 320 South Madison Avenue, tonight. Tickets are $10. Advertised: FWF Heavyweight Champion Leatherface; Brian Titus, Flatline, the American Nightmare, Jamie Dean, Psychoman, Crash Hollywood, Chris Cage, and the Force Foundation. (Rich Tate)

The All-Star Wrestling Network presents their monthly Outsiders show tonight at the Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, GA. This show is for talent new to AWN for a shot at impressing AWN officials. Bell time is 7:30pm and tickets are $5 for all seats. The advertised main event will be "Mean" Mike Stratus taking on The Super Skull. In tag team action, Bad Reputation w/Killer Keith Steinborn versus The New Age Freebirds. "Hell's Henchman" Loco Motive versus "The Prodigal Son" Bobby Joiner. "The Rock N Roll Rebel" versus "The Bulldog". And "The Real Superstar" Derrick Andrew Reynolds versus Scotty Carmichael. (Brian Slack)

Ring of Honor will be in Orlando, FL, tonight. The events will be held at the Orlando Downtown Recreation Complex. Call (215) 781-2500 for more info. Advertised: Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Heavyweight Title versus Austin Aries; Ryo Saito, CIMA & Dragon Kid versus Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino & Genki Horiguchi; Davey Richards & Rocky Romero defend the ROH World Tag Team Title versus Ruckus & Jigsaw; Roderick Strong versus Erick Stevens; Mark & Jay Briscoe versus Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black; Kevin Steen & El Generico versus BxB Hulk & Shingo; and Delirious versus Go Shiozaki. Matches will start at 7:30 PM. Also advertised are appearances by Tammy Sytch and Luke Williams, as well as Larry Sweeney, Sal Rinauro, Kenny King, and Chasyn Rance. (Rich Tate)

United States Wrestling Organization results from Nashville at the Stadium Inn for March 28 courtesy of Jimmie Daniels, ace reporter and music maestro, are as follows: White Tiger & Steven Green b Shane Smalls & Lee Cross (w/Lisa Fayzon) when Green pinned Smalls. Damien Payne (w/Fetish) b Petey Wright; this was a #1 contenders match for the USWO Jr. Championship held by LT Falk. Anthony Cervantes b LT Falk; This was a non-title match as LT had offered AC this match last week. AC is legit leaving town and AM Vision is out in street clothes filming this. Michael Jablonski b Tim Renesto-DQ after Renesto shoved ref Mark Owen. Quinton Quarisma & Jay Phoenix b Steve O when Phoenix pinned Steve O, who decided to go it alone after scheduled partner Jamie Dundee was absent. Later, Slade ran out and offered a tag but later turned on Steve O. Chris Michaels b Mitch Ryder-DQ; finish here was Michaels ducking Ryder's lariat and ref Owen getting hit. Michaels superkicked Ryder for a long cover that saw ref Nick White run out and count the three. Owen awakens to reverse NW's decision and DQ Ryder. Attendance was reported as 86. "The Ace" Nick/Dick White and Mark Owen were the officials. (Larry Goodman)

American Pro Wrestling results from a fan appreciation show on March 28 in Spartanburg, SC: K9 over Twinkletoes to retain the cruiserweight title; Dookie & Boomer Payne over Mike Madden & Eric Anton; Bobby Diamond & Squeakes the Clown over Heath Havoc & A.J. Frost to retain the tag team title; Vinnie Valentine over Adan Jaxon by disqualification; Randy Wayne & Ken Magnum versus Shane Steele & Chief Jay Eagle ended in a double disqualification; Ike Stevens & Taylor St. Cloud over Krypton & Jake Jeckel; and the Jones Boys & K9 versus Elite, Jason Storm & Jesse Blood ended in a no contest. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Gene Restaino)

I received the following phone message from A.J. Steele, presumably regarding his booking with the Independent Wrestling Network for their debut show in Columbus, GA, on April 4: "No show, baby. Not gonna happen." When contacted for comment, IWN owner Dwayne Bell said his card stands as advertised with Jason Cross versus A.J. Steele. IWN hasn't exactly had a stellar record of credibility of late. The first Internet card posted for their show in Fort Valley, GA, erroneously listed Booker T. Then, there was premature announcement and subsequent cancellation of a show in Phenix City, AL. Great Championship Wrestling is clearly not going to allow their talent to work for IWN, so somebody is being worked, the question is who? (Larry Goodman)

The advertised 6-man match for the United Wrestling League’s April 4 event in Cleveland, TN, featuring Damon Taz, Don & Bull Buchanan versus Jack Lord & his new Lord of the Rings has been changed to a standard tag match with Don Buchanan & Taz versus Lords of the Ring with Lord at ringside. The change was necessitated by Bull Buchanan's tour of Japan. Buchanan left yesterday and will be in Japan for three to four weeks. The odd thing is that the start date for Bull's tour was public knowledge when the original card was released. Other advertised matches include Davey Rich versus Derrick King, Kevin White versus Bill Dundee, and the debut of Casey Kage. Ole Anderson is slated to join the broadcast team. (Larry Goodman)

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

Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Ole Anderson, Ricky O, and Van Hughes on its show on April 1 at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Michael Hayes, who turns 49 today.

Today in Memoriam: Joe Stecher (80, 1974) and Herb Welch (91, 1999)

NOSTALGIA

MARCH 29, 1928 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos and Wladek Zbyszko wrestled to a draw at 120:00 > Pete Sauer defeated the Mysterious Conductor / Notes: The Mysterious Conductor substituted for Jack Evans in the match with Pete Sauer.

MARCH 29, 1932 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (L.C. Warren and Eddie Hanlon – Promoters) > Len Macaluso defeated Eddie Elzea > Jack Sherry defeated John Grandovich / Notes: The attendance for this card is unknown, but it was reported that the gross receipts totaled $340.25. This appears to have been the first true wrestling war between promoters in Georgia, as L.C. Warren and Eddie Hanlon managed to secure an agreement to use the venue where Henry Weber had been promoting since November 1929. However, it wouldn’t last long, and Weber was back promoting in this venue again on April 19, 1932, with both promotions running alternate weeks until Warren bowed out in July 1932.

MARCH 29, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Gorilla Tucker > Chief Lakeside versus Pancho Villa > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title Match (No TL): Bill Crussell* versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bill Crussell disputed the decision of February 26, 1934, which had him forfeiting his Georgia Light Heavyweight Title to Fred Lassiter due to an injury, which prevented him from continuing in the match. Crussell defended the title for some promotions while Hugh Winn, who subsequently defeated Lassiter on March 5, 1934, also claimed to be the titleholder. Jay Jarvis was credited as being a referee for this card.

MARCH 29, 1935 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Dameron versus Whitey Patterson > Ted Michaels versus Sammy Miller > No TL Match: John Mauldin versus Totem Pole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 29, 1937 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPRING STREET ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Tony Papalino versus Red Smith > Young Londos defeated Paddy Nolan > Tarzan Jordan versus Mike Cassidy / Notes: Aside from the match between Young Londos and Paddy Nolan, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.

MARCH 29, 1946 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Kelly defeated Mike Kilonis > Charlie Harben and Abe Zvonkin wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Vic Emanuel by disqualification > Ralph Garibaldi & Laverne Baxter defeated Dick Lever & Bill Collins > Al Massey defeated Ben Morgan

MARCH 29, 1951 (THURSDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Benny Becker defeated Honey Boy Hannigan > Jack Curtis defeated Rube Wright > The Golden Terror defeated Bobby Lane by disqualification

MARCH 29, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Clyde Steeves versus Gorgeous Gilpin > Lee Grable versus the Swedish Angel > Red McIntyre versus Dick Big Kettle > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Don Big Kettle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Freddie Blassie had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since he allegedly defeated Mr. Moto on February 8, 1954, in Birmingham, AL.

MARCH 29, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre defeated Tokyo Joe by disqualification > Mark Lewin versus Kurt Von Brawner > Guy LaRose versus the Great Mitsu > Argentina Rocca defeated Donn Lewin / Notes: Mark Lewin and Kurt Von Brawner were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Guy LaRose and the Great Mitsu, but no results were reported after the card. Although not mentioned, Kola Kwariani was likely in attendance, as he was charged with traveling with Argentina Rocca as a troubleshooter for him.

MARCH 29, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Bill Alexander > Vince Bryant defeated Jack Terry > Bill Dromo & Haystacks Calhoun defeated Freddie Blassie & Jack Terry

MARCH 29, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tiny Evans defeated Killer Campbell > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle defeated Jim Burke & Gypsy Joe > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Guy Mitchell defeated Skull Murphy* to win title / Notes: Skull Murphy had been billed as the Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 10, 1961, but only in Columbus since March 15, 1961. It is believed Guy Mitchell’s claim after defeating Skull Murphy on this date was only recognized in Columbus.

MARCH 29, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Armstrong defeated George Bell > Derrell Cochran defeated Buck Jones > Chief Little Eagle defeated the Bat > Lenny Montana defeated Ted Evans > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* and Tarzan Tyler wrestled to a draw / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON.

MARCH 29, 1965 (MONDAY) – ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Miller versus Red Roberts > George Harris versus Choo-Choo Lynn > Jesse James versus Crybaby Harris / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

MARCH 29, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Armstrong defeated Pancho Villa > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated the Infernos > Texas Death Match: Mario Galento defeated Chin Lee / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos.

MARCH 29, 1967 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Gorilla Marconi > Bad Boy Hines defeated Lorenzo Parente > Enrique Torres defeated El Mongol > Billy Hines & Ike Eakins defeated Lars & Gene Anderson by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

MARCH 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart defeated Greg Peterson > The Rising Suns defeated Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson > Bob Armstrong and Duke Keomuka wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos > Mario Galento versus Butcher Vachon ruled a no contest > Lou Thesz, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Jack Crawford, Hans Schmidt & El Mongol / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol.

MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Professional and the Assassins wrestled to a draw > The Spoiler defeated Silento Rodriguez > Buddy Fuller defeated Paul DeMarco / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Professional joined Ed Capral to announce that he was no longer associated with the Assassins, as he felt he was being used to carry the load, and had become increasingly concerned about his status with the team since they treated Jack Crawford they way they did.

MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Anderson versus Silento Rodriguez > Tim Geohagen defeated Joe Turco > Little John and the Spoiler wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Skandor Akbar > El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins* to win title / Notes: Bob Anderson and Silento Rodriguez were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. It was announced that there would be a one-night tournament for the Georgia Tag Team Title on the card on April 4, 1969, and that Little John would be bringing in a mystery party for the event. The title had been held up after the NWA reportedly reviewed the match where Assassin #2 & the Professional defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by countout on March 21, 1969, despite the countout rule being waived for the match. The NWA said not only did the referee ignore the waived rule, but the match should have stopped completely when anyone other than the legal men entered the ring.

MARCH 29, 1972 (WEDNESDAY) – CARTERSVILLE, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Karl Von Stroheim > Koa Tiki versus Mr. X > John Sullivan versus Ox Baker > Billy Spears versus Jerry Oates > Roberto Soto versus Oki Shikina / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

MARCH 29, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Earl Maynard defeated the Mighty Yankee > Jerry Brisco defeated Ricky Gibson > Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller defeated Art Nelson & Jerry Lawler by disqualification > Bobby Duncum versus Jumbo Tsuruta wrestled to a draw > Georgia Tag Team Title Losers Leave Match: Ron & Terry Garvin* defeated Rufus R. Jones & Mr. Wrestling #1 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr., defeated Mr. Wrestling #2* by disqualification / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

MARCH 29, 1975 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Larry Zbyszko defeated Dudley Clements > Ricky Gibson defeated Dudley Clements at 10:00 > Robert Fuller defeated Jerry Lawler / Notes: Bobby Simmons was credited as being a referee for this card.

MARCH 29, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Backlund versus Karl Von Steiger > Ted & Jerry Oates versus the Red Devils > Moondog Mayne versus Thunderbolt Patterson > Mark Lewin versus the Spoiler > Stan Stasiak versus Dick Slater / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Gary Hart, manager of the Spoiler, was barred from ringside during the match between Mark Lewin and the Spoiler.

MARCH 29, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle and Bill Howard wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Randy Savage defeated Raymond Rougeau at 12:00 > Paul Jones defeated the French Angel at 14:00 > Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Black Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #1 at 12:00 > Macon Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL): Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated J.J. Dillon* to win title / Notes: J.J. Dillon managed the French Angel.

MARCH 29, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Raymond Rougeau versus John Ruggers > Jacques Goulet versus Pez Whatley > Tommy Rich & Adrian Adonis versus Lars Anderson & Rock Hunter > Lumberjack Match: Stan Hansen versus Tony Atlas > Coal Miner’s Glove Match: Ole Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 29, 1979 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Bass versus Raymond Rougeau > Tommy Rich versus Kurt Von Hess > Stan Hansen & Bob Armstrong versus Ole Anderson & the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Kurt Von Hess and Ron Bass.

MARCH 29, 1980 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTBS STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Austin Idol defeated Mr. Wrestling #2* to win title / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Outside interference from Harley Race and Baron Von Raschke during the match between Austin Idol and Mr. Wrestling #2 helped Idol get the win.

MARCH 29, 1981 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kevin Sullivan defeated Mike Davis > Bobby Eaton defeated Roberto Soto > Steve Keirn & Steve O versus Ole & Gene Anderson ended in a double disqualification > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Jim Duggan > Tommy Rich & the Junkyard Dog defeated Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts > National Heavyweight Title Match: Steve O defeated the Mongolian Stomper* to win title > WWF Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Backlund* defeated Ivan Koloff / Notes: Tommy Rich substituted for Ted DiBiase to team with the Junkyard Dog in the match with Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts, and Steve O substituted for Dusty Rhodes in the match with the Mongolian Stomper, when Rhodes was injured during an altercation with Don Carson, who managed the Stomper. Michael Hayes joined Gordy and Roberts at the ring during their match.

MARCH 29, 1982 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Harris versus Jerry Oates > Kevin Sullivan versus Ted Oates > Ron Bass versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 29, 1983 (TUESDAY) – AKRON, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Roop defeated Joe Lightfoot > Killer Brooks defeated Johnny Rich > Larry Zbyszko defeated Brian Blair > The Iron Sheik defeated Dick Murdoch > Tommy Rich, Tony Atlas & the Masked Superstar defeated Ole Anderson, Buzz Sawyer & Killer Brooks

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com