On Monday, November 10, 2008 at 5:19 PM EST
SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 11/09-10/2008
NEWS and NOTES
There was no report distributed yesterday, as Rich Tate was sidelined with the flu. We will attempt make up for it today.
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, tonight. The SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the London 02 Arena in London, England.
WWE results from Cardiff, Wales, on November 9: Matt & Jeff Hardy over Mark Henry & MVP; the Great Khali over Ryan Braddock; Shelton Benjamin over R-Truth; Michelle McCool & Maria over Natalya & Maryse; Finlay over Jack Swagger; Primo Colon & Carlito over John Morrison & the Miz; Brian Kendrick over Kung Fu Naki; Triple H over Vladimir Kozlov; and the Undertaker over the Big Show.
WWE results from Sheffield, England, on November 9: Charlie Haas, as Hulk Hogan, over Snitsky; Mike Knox over D-Lo Brown; Beth Phoenix over Mickie James; Manu over Jamie Noble; Tommy Dreamer over Chavo Guerrero; Rey Mysterio over Kane in a no disqualification match; William Regal over Santino Marella; Kofi Kingston & CM Punk over Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes; and Chris Jericho over Batista.
The RAW crew was at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England.
The final overall rating for the October 31 edition of WWE’s SmackDown was 1.7.
WWE has released Elijah Burke, Kenny Dykstra, and Lena Yada.
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight.
TNA’s Turning Point PPV results from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, on November 9. Advertised: in the seeding match for the TNA X Division Title, Eric Young over (in reverse order of elimination) Jay Lethal, Doug Williams, Horishi Tanahasi, Petey Williams, Consequences Creed, Homicide, Jimmy Rave, Volador, and Sonjay Dutt; Taylor Wilde & Roxxi Laveaux over Raisha Saeed & Awesome Kong; Rhino over Sheik Abdul Bashir; Beer Money over the Motor City Machine Guns to retain the TNA World Tag Team Title; Booker T over Christian Cage to retain the TNA Legends Title; Kurt Angle over Abyss in a falls count anywhere match; Kevin Nash over Samoa Joe; and Sting over A.J. Styles to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title.
Ring of Honor results from Markham, ON, on November 8: Numero Uno & Stupefied over Ernie Osiris & the Yellow Ninja; Davey Richards over Jerry Lynn; Kenny King & Rhett Titus over Brodie Lee & Delirious by countout; Erick Stevens & Roderick Strong over Eddie Edwards & Go Shiozaki; Austin Aries over Jimmy Jacobs in a dog collar match; Grizzly Redwood over Alex Payne; Bryan Danielson over Tyler Black and Kenny Omega in a three-way match; ROH World Heavyweight Champion Nigel McGuinness versus Necro Butcher in a title match was a no contest; and Kevin Steen & El Generico over Mark & Jay Briscoe to retain the ROH World Tag Team Title.
Dusty Rhodes (1945), Nick Patrick (1959) and Chris Jericho (1970) all celebrated birthdays on Sunday. Today’s birthdays include Bob Orton, Jr. (1950), Bill DeMott (1966), Katie Lea (1980), and Ryan ‘Silverback’ Reeves (1981).
Sunday’s In Memoriam: Wolf Rubinsky (78, 1999). Today’s In Memoriam includes Dick the Bruiser (62, 1991) and the Stud (25, 2006).
Monday Night Mayhem will feature Bob Orton, Jr., and Nikki Ziering tonight at 8:00 PM ET.
Jerkin’ the Curtain will feature Randy Powell, owner of the PGWA, tonight at 11:00 PM ET.
Click here for Larry Goodman’s report from the World-1 South “Old School Tag Team Tournament on November 8 in Ellaville, GA. Goodman also attended the November 9 Rampage Pro Wrestling event in Warner Robins, GA. Click here for that report.
Dan Masters, who emceed the Lawler 35 event in Nashville, TN, over the weekend (see results below), got some interesting clips during the show. Click here for an interview with Jimmy Hart, here for words from Lawler, and here for the National Anthem sang by Diana DeGarmo and more.
This week’s online broadcast of NWA Anarchy can be viewed here.
Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. Click here for the latest entry.
This week’s Who’s Slamming Who? Shows have been updated. Click here for audio commentary from various wrestling figures, including Jerry Jarrett, Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams, the Iron Sheik, Bill Behrens, and Jody Hamilton.
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling was in front of a reported 175 people at the Bremen, GA, Rec Center & Sports Complex on November 8. The results are as follows: In an SECW heavyweight championship match, Bulldog Raines defeated champion Colt Derringer by DQ. Derringer is still the champion. Cru Jones defeated Bull Buchanan. Kyle Matthews & The Nightmare defeated Thunder & Lightning. Chick Donovan & Micah Taylor defeated Rob Adonis & Josh Stone. Frankie Valentine defeated Adam Jacobs. In a triple threat match, Josh Storm defeated Billy Love & Chip Day. The referees were Mr. Koonce & Ricky Spears.
Pro Wrestling Riot presented part one of "The Road to Gold" event on November 8 at The New Lakes in Regency Park Civic Center in Port Richey, FL. Results: Myles Long w/"The Marquee" Bruce Santee defeated Ronnie Minge & Brett Thunder. Chris Jones defeated Austin Amadeus. Bumz R Us defeated The Dynamic Duo. Sideshow defeated House of Vitale's Dimballah by DQ. Jaison Moore defeated Craig Classic. The British Lions defeated Lou the Fixer & "Killing Machine" Raymond Snow w/Vic Slowhand. 911, Inc.'s Shawn Osborne w/Rod Steel defeated Sedrick Strong.
Southern Championship Wrestling had their 10th Anniversary event on November 8 at the Eastmonte Civic Center in Altamonte Springs, FL. Results: In a steel cage match, Jason Sensation defeated Gus Money. Ben Dejo defeated Brandon Walsh. Slick Sleezy defeated Tribal. "The Tokyo Monster" Kahagas & Rico Casanova defeated The Evil Empire's Neil Faith & Prince Akbar. Sean Solo defeated Sammy Haggard. The Asian Superstar Organization's Ryze & Jason Hexx defeated The Sons of Tonga. In a match for both the SCW light heavyweight & Florida championships, Aaron Epic defeated Nooie Lee to win both titles. Epic then insults So Cal Val, which then causes Chasyn Rance to come out. Chasyn Rance defeated Aaron Epic to to win the Light Heavyweight & Florida championships. Leva defeated Besty Ruth to be able to face Lexie Fyfe for the women's championship. Leva then defeated Lexie Fyfe become the new women's championship. In an Iron Man match, "The Chocolate Rocket" Thomas Marr defeated "The Underground King" Slyk Wagner Brown in overtime to retain the championship. This was the last SCW event.
Savannah Valley Wrestling was in at the Graybell Auction in Royston, GA, on November 8. The results were as follows: Old School & Bam Bam Bradshaw defeated Enigma, Jackill & Hotstuff AM. In a Reaction championship match, Kid Cassanova defeated Ballenger to retain the title. JD Jackson defeated Shane Bell. Jason Blackman defeated Dale Dwindle by DQ. Avenging Angel defeated Ryan McCalister by DQ. Kevin Blue & Chris Spectra defeated James Boulevard & Jake Sanders. Ballenger won a battle royal to receive an AWA Lightweight championship match on December 13.
SVW will be at the Graybell Auction in Royston on November 22. The event will be a Toys for Tots toy drive. Admission is free for those who give a new packaged toy. Bell time is at 7:30.
United States Wrestling Organization / ATL Wrestling results from Nashville, TN, at the Stadium Inn with a reported 39 in attendance: Kevin Dunn beat Psycho Medic. Damien Payne beat Dustin Simon and Toby Farley in a 3-way when Payne pinned Farley. Travis Starr beat Dominator in a fans bring the weapons match. Chris Norte beat Anthony Wayne when ref Mark Owen stopped the match after deeming Wayne unable to defend himself. Steven Green beat Damien Payne by DQ when Payne kicked Green in the groin. Psycho Medic won a 12-man battle royal last eliminating Stevie King, which earned Medic a shot at any USWO or ATL title. Medic chose a shot at the USWO Championship.
Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from November 7 in Columbus, GA, with a reported attendance of 178: Bad Company (Chris Stevens & Bull Buchanan) defeated Heavyweight Champion Deathrow & Jake Slater by disqualification after Iceberg made his presence known by wreaking havoc on Bad Company. Prior to the start of the main event, Sonny Siaki came running in a side door and attacked PTPW promoter Billy Roper. David Young came in to assist Roper and was laid out with a chair. Siaki took the mic and told all that he was still working for GCW and was being paid to sabotage PTPW. Chris Stevens & Bull Buchanan came to the ring and Siaki took off into the parking lot. Rob Russo assumed announcer duties from Roper. In a mixed tag team match, Tracy & Micah Taylor beat Sal Rinauro & Rock C when Tracy pinned Rinauro. Colt Derringer left the arena before the match was over with Bulldog Raines. Raines asked for a lumberjack match for next week. Roper made it fan lumberjacks, with eight chosen at the end of this show and eight more to be chosen next week. New title belts were brought to the ring and presented to Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain. The tag team champions announced that they were taking the titles across the river when their contract is up in six weeks. Roper said he would throw anything and everything in the Brits' path to make sure it didn't happen. Sermon & Britain beat Ace Rockwell & Frankie Valentine thanks to outside help from Jimmy Rave. Bad Company's David Young was victorious over the debuting Shaun Tempers.
It should be noted that the above information on PTPW’s November 7 event was submitted by the promotion. A fan who attended the show has disputed the attendance number, claiming approximately 85 people were in attendance.
PTPW returns to the Prime Time Arena (5000 Burnham Boulevard) in Columbus on November 14. Advertised: Bulldog Raines vs Colt Derringer in a fan lumberjack match. 16 fans have been chosen to be the lumberjacks. Ace Rockwell & Frankie Valentine vs. Champions Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain (with TNA star Jimmy Rave) for the PTPW Tag Team Titles. Bad Company's Chris Stevens & David Young vs. Iceberg & Jake Slater. Rock-C vs. Tracy Taylor. Micah Taylor vs. Shaun Tempers. Sal Rinauro vs. a Mystery Opponent. Bell time is 7:30pm.
Results from the Lawler 35 Tribute show on November 7 presented by Bert Prentice at the Nashville, TN, Fairgrounds Sports Arena with a reported crowd of 657 paying over $8,000: Alan Shepard & Ali Stevens beat Travis Sawyer & Justin O'Day. Shane Williams over Lani Kealoha. Steve Boz beat Idol Stevens. The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) beat Big Bully Douglas & Seven. Matt Boyce beat Shawn Shultz. Brian Christopher & Doug Gilbert beat the Moondogs. The brawled all over the building and despite a pre-match agreement to the contrary, Gilbert turned on Christopher after the match. That sets up a rematch for the NWA Main Event show at the Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving Night. The main event was preceded by a very lengthy intermission for autograph signings by Lawler. Lawler beat Sid Vicioius (with Jimmy Hart). Old time Fairgrounds heat for this one. It built to a spot where Lawler slammed Vicious. Lawler won it after a low blow and a roll up. Country singer Kevin Sport read a poem to Lawler before the match. Jim White, Lawler's first tag partner, accompanied him to the ring. Diana DeGarmo of American Idol fame sang the National Anthem. Kenny Chesney was in the first row disguised such that nobody recognized him. Corisca Joe was in the house as well. Former NWA Wildside and WCW referee Jamie Tucker was one of the officials. Dan Masters will have interviews with Lawler, Hart and a promo by Brian Christopher up on the site by Monday.
Great Championship Wrestling will be at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, on November 13. Advertised: J-Rod defends the GCW Heavyweight Title against Cru Jones; John Bogie & Kareem Abdul Jamar versus the Merchants of Death for the GCW Tag Team Title; and the Johnny Swinger Invitational. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
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.
NOVEMBER 9 NOSTALGIA
NOVEMBER 9, 1926 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dan Stephens defeated Kid Kelly > Tony Divitchi defeated Charles Rentrop > Dick Daviscourt defeated Jim Londos at 98:40 / Notes: It was reported that 3,000 were in attendance for this card. Charles Rentrop substituted for John Paxos in the match with Tony Divitchi, and then was the special referee for the match between Dick Daviscourt and Jim Londos.
NOVEMBER 9, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Harry Nixon versus Pancho Villa > George Romanoff and George Harben wrestled to a draw / Notes: Harry Nixon and Pancho Villa were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.
NOVEMBER 9, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Mac Odum versus Wimpie Steele > Glenn Cowan versus Whitey Patterson > John Mauldin versus Jim Owens > John Mauldin versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
NOVEMBER 9, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPRING STREET ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Bad Boy Brown defeated John Dameron > John Ellis defeated Tony Papalino > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: John Mauldin* defeated Chippewa Charlie / Notes: John Mauldin had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Honey Boy Hackney on September 11, 1936, in Atlanta.
NOVEMBER 9, 1937 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis and Sol Slagle wrestled to a draw > Pete Peterson defeated Cowboy Luttrall by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Everett Marshall* defeated Dorv Roche / Notes: Everett Marshall had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ali Baba in Columbus, OH, on June 26, 1936. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.
NOVEMBER 9, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: June Byers defeated Rose Evans > Women’s Match: Juanita Coffman defeated Evelyn Wall > Wally Greb and Barto Hill wrestled to a draw > Dick Lever defeated Red Vagnone > Al Massey defeated the Black Demon by countout
NOVEMBER 9, 1950 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Jack Hader wrestled to a draw > Art Nelson defeated Eddie Gossett > Red McIntyre & Tarzan White defeated Jack Steele & Finis Hall > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Jack Kennedy / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he was awarded the title on November 27, 1949.
NOVEMBER 9, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Randy Boatwright versus Leon Kneece > Bob Ford versus Red Dugan > Ray Villmer & Red McIntyre versus Tarzan Hewitt & Iron Man Talun / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
NOVEMBER 9, 1956 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Parks defeated Fred Atkins > Red McIntyre defeated Ike Eakins > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie & Ike Eakins
NOVEMBER 9, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Benny Matta defeated Jan Madrid by disqualification > Benny Matta & Tiny Evans defeated Reginald Gable & Jan Madrid > Texas Death Match: Danny Miller defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification
NOVEMBER 9, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon defeated Pancho Valdez > Lenny Montana defeated Ron Reed > Jack Vansky versus Chief Little Eagle > Luke Brown defeated Gypsy Joe by disqualification > World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL / No CO): Freddie Blassie defeated Jake Smith / Notes: Jack Vansky and Chief Little Eagle were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962. It was announced that Pee Wee Lopez would wrestle Marcel Semard on November 23, 1962, and that Bob Ellis, Dick the Bruiser, and Art & Stan Nelson would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. It was also announced that Don McIntyre was negotiating with Pat O’Connor for future dates.
NOVEMBER 9, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Betty Ann Spencer defeated Sweet Georgia Brown > Chief Little Eagle defeated Mickey Blassie > Mario Galento defeated Ken Ramey > Don Fargo defeated Dick Dunn
NOVEMBER 9, 1966 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Kirby defeated Chris Hardy > Les Thatcher defeated Chico Cortez > Jack Bence defeated El Mongol > Bill Dromo & Don McClarty defeated Lars & Gene Anderson > Midget Match: Cowboy Bradley defeated Fuzzy Cupid > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon* (2-1) to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres on November 7, 1966, in Augusta.
NOVEMBER 9, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & the Professional defeated Seiji Sakaguchi & the Outlaw > Johnny Valentine defeated Bob Boyer > Alberto Torres defeated Jim Starr / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. This episode aired from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Jack Crawford managed Seiji Sakaguchi & the Outlaw. Crawford and Sakaguchi turned on the Outlaw during the match with Mario Galento & the Professional.
NOVEMBER 9, 1968 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dale Lewis defeated Ronnie Paul > Bill Dromo & Ramon Torres defeated Stan Vachon & Oki Shikina by disqualification / Notes: This was for the locally televised “Columbus Championship Wrestling”, though it is not known who was hosting the program, whether it was taped or broadcast live, nor is it clear as to which station the program was aired at the time.
NOVEMBER 9, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Bob Armstrong and Flash Monroe (Co-Winners); Derrell Cochran, Buddy Colt, Bill Dromo, the Red Demon (2), Klondike Bill, Big John, Choo-Choo Lynn, El Mongol, Jerry Oates, Roberto Soto, Billy Spears, Oki Shikina, and Bill White also participated > Bill Dromo defeated Bill White > Oki Shikina defeated Jerry Oates > Roberto Soto defeated Billy Spears > Buddy Colt defeated El Mongol > Bob Armstrong defeated Flash Monroe / Notes: The battle royal was to determine the matches for the card.
NOVEMBER 9, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Dalton versus Bobby Cash > Bob Orton, Jr., versus Sputnik Monroe > Tom Jones & Roberto Soto versus the Super Infernos > Hiro Matsuda versus Ali Vaziri > Don Kernodle versus Gorgeous George, Jr. > Bob Armstrong & Tom Jones versus Bobby Duncum & Stan Vachon > Bobby Shane versus Tim Woods > Bill Watts versus Robert Fuller / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. Lou Thesz was the special referee for the match between Bobby Shane and Tim Woods.
NOVEMBER 9, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Patera versus Mike McCord > Gene Anderson versus Joe Turco > Steve Keirn versus Bob Orton, Jr. > Bob Roop & Rocky Johnson versus the Mighty Yankees > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt* versus Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Mighty Yankees. Bearcat Wright managed Buddy Colt.
NOVEMBER 9, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Parisi defeated Killer Brooks > Mr. X defeated Paul Orndorff > Scott Irwin defeated Ricky Steamboat > Raymond Rougeau and Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong defeated Dick Slater > Robert Fuller & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole & Gene Anderson
NOVEMBER 9, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich versus Jacques Goulet > Charlie Cook versus Jim Grabmire > Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen versus Dick Slater & Bob Armstrong > Tony Atlas versus Abdullah the Butcher > No DQ / No TL Match: Pak Song versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher and Pak Song.
NOVEMBER 9, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich versus the Masked Superstar > Rick Martel & Mr. Wrestling #1 versus Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen > Ole Anderson versus Pez Whatley / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Thunderbolt Patterson and a women’s match were also advertised.
NOVEMBER 9, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Carl Fergie defeated Bill Howard > Bobby Jaggers defeated Gerald Finley > No DQ Match: Ricky Fields & Buzz Sawyer defeated Chris Markoff & Jacques Goulet > Bobby Jaggers defeated Bret Hart > Taped Fist Match: Ernie Ladd & the Masked Superstar defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Tommy Rich* defeated Killer Karl Kox / Notes: Bobby Jaggers substituted for Austin Idol in the match with Bret Hart. Bobby Heenan managed Ernie Ladd, Killer Karl Kox, Bobby Jaggers and the Masked Superstar.
NOVEMBER 9, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Duggan and Brian Blair wrestled to a draw > Bob & Brad Armstrong defeated Ray Stevens & Tor Kamata > Terry Gordy defeated George Wells > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair* and Tommy Rich wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Ray Stevens and Tor Kamata.
NOVEMBER 10 NOSTALGIA
NOVEMBER 10, 1931 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gorilla Poggi defeated Jack Burke (2-0) > Frank Speer defeated Paul Harper (2-1)
NOVEMBER 10, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling – Promoter) > Red Dugan versus Young Thomas > Pancho Villa versus Dink Almand > Harry Nixon versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
NOVEMBER 10, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus Pancho Villa > Dutch Green versus Young Americus > George Romanoff versus George Harben / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.
NOVEMBER 10, 1939 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPORTS ARENA (Tom McCarthy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Larry Tillman versus Freddie Nichols > Joe Gunther defeated Cyclone Burns / Notes: Larry Tillman and Freddie Nichols were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack McAdams was scheduled, but there was no mention in reports following the card.
NOVEMBER 10, 1948 (WEDNESDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tommy Ward defeated Honey Boy Hannigan > Jack Bloomfield defeated Bill Collins > Chico Cortez defeated Bob Shipp
NOVEMBER 10, 1949 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter versus Joe Wolfe > George Flynn versus Dick Lever > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Bill Cazzell & Carlos Rodriguez > Hans Kaempfer defeated Al Massey / Notes: Nick Carter and Joe Wolfe were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were George Flynn and Dick Lever, but no results were reported after the card.
NOVEMBER 10, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Eduardo Perez wrestled to a draw > Leslie Carlton defeated Jerry Graham > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Jack Moore (2-1) > Leslie Carlton & Eduardo Perez defeated Nick Carter & Jerry Graham / Notes: Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since September 19, 1952. James Hartley managed Leslie Carlton.
NOVEMBER 10, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chris Averoff versus Tommy Todd > Midget Match: Tito Infante versus Pee Wee James > Don Lee versus Chief Little Eagle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
NOVEMBER 10, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Cora Combs defeated Ann Regan > Derrell Cochran & Jack Steele defeated Doug Adkins & Marco Polo > Jack Bence defeated Jerry Graham > Don McIntyre defeated the Assassin / Notes: According to the program we have for this card, Simon Davis has been replaced by George Burie as Timekeeper on the Atlanta office staff. Howard Haire is also now being listed as Commissioner, a title that was not mentioned in prior staff credits. It was announced that Johnny Apollo would be on the card on November 17, 1961, and that Jerry Miller would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. Doug Adkins participated in an autograph session for fans.
NOVEMBER 10, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Dick Dunn > The Mysterious Medics defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Chief Little Eagle defeated Sputnik Monroe* by disqualification / Notes: Sputnik Monroe had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don Fargo on October 16, 1964, in Atlanta.
NOVEMBER 10, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis versus Johnny Heidman > Roger Kirby & Don Carson versus Dick Steinborn & Ken Hollis > Dale Lewis versus Bob Boyer > Mario Galento & Dutch Savage versus Bad Boy Hines & Chief Little Eagle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
NOVEMBER 10, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ox Baker defeated Chuck Conley > Ricky Hunter defeated Kenny Mack > Louie Tillet defeated Bad Boy Hines > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Gauchos > El Mongol & El Lobo defeated Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling > Lou Thesz defeated Oki Yama / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol, El Lobo & Oki Yama. Enrique & Alberto Torres managed Lou Thesz. Paul Jones made the allegation in the program for this card that he doubted El Lobo was Spanish.
NOVEMBER 10, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pepe Gomez defeated Sabu Singh at 15:00 > Mr. Ito & the Great Ota defeated Bob Armstrong & Eduardo DeLynch > Bill Dromo defeated Skandor Akbar by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt* and Paul DeMarco wrestled to a draw / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Colt had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Bockwinkel on September 4, 1970, in Atlanta.
NOVEMBER 10, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Tommy Seigler defeated Jerry Brown, Buddy Roberts, Dick Steinborn, Bob Armstrong, Argentina Apollo, Rock Hunter, Skandor Akbar, Ox Baker, Roberto Soto, Roy Lee Welch, Rocket Monroe, Joe Turner, Pedro Godoy, Bill Bowman, Tim Geohagen, Jim McKinney, and Jesse James > Tim Geohagen and Jim McKinney wrestled to a draw > Bill Bowman defeated Jesse James > Roy Lee Welch defeated Pedro Godoy > Roberto Soto defeated Joe Turner > Ox Baker defeated Rocket Monroe > Bob Armstrong defeated Skandor Akbar > Dick Steinborn defeated Rock Hunter > Buddy Roberts and Argentina Apollo wrestled to a draw > Tommy Seigler defeated Jerry Brown / Notes: The battle royal was to determine the matches for the card. It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $2,500. Bill McMinn was credited as being a referee for this card. Roy Lee Welch participated in an autograph session for fans.
NOVEMBER 10, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Gorilla Watts defeated Goliath > Tommy Seigler defeated Wayne Cowan > Jack Armstrong defeated Whipper Watson, Jr.
NOVEMBER 10, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Woods defeated Ali Vaziri > Don Kernodle & Tom Jones defeated the Super Infernos by disqualification > Bill Watts defeated Bobby Cash > Bob Armstrong defeated Big Mac > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Hiro Matsuda by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. During the match between Don Kernodle & Tom Jones and the Super Infernos, a third Inferno charged the ring and interfered. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.
NOVEMBER 10, 1973 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Lee Welch defeated Ali Vaziri > Gorgeous George, Jr., defeated Don Kernodle > Lou Thesz defeated Hiro Matsuda > Robert Fuller defeated Stan Vachon > Bob Armstrong defeated Bobby Duncum > Tim Woods & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Super Infernos / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.
NOVEMBER 10, 1975 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jay Strongbow defeated Billy Spears > Dean Ho defeated Rocket Monroe > Les Thornton & Tony Charles and Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell wrestled to a draw > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated the Spoiler > Cage Match: Dick Slater defeated Brute Bernard / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler and Brute Bernard.
NOVEMBER 10, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Raymond Rougeau defeated Kurt Von Hess > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated the Challenger > Rufus R. Jones defeated Hartford Love > Rick Martel & Bugsy McGraw defeated King Kong Mosca & the Bounty Hunter > Tommy Rich defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen* by disqualification / Notes: Billy Spears reportedly brought in the Bounty Hunter, who was billed as a mystery partner for King Kong Mosca in the match with Rick Martel & Bugsy McGraw.
NOVEMBER 10, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTBS STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ernie Ladd & the Masked Superstar and Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen wrestled to a draw > Mr. Wrestling #2 (2) defeated Jack Poure > Bret Hart defeated Carl Fergie > Tape: Ole & Gene Anderson versus Tiger Conway, Jr., & Dr. Fujinami > Tape: Mr. Wrestling #2 (1) versus Mike Boyer / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. The match between Ernie Ladd & the Masked Superstar and Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen was to determine new champions since the split between Ladd and Anderson. However, since the match ended in a draw, Paul Jones declared the title vacant pending a tournament on November 22, 1979. Bobby Heenan managed Ernie Ladd and the Masked Superstar.
NOVEMBER 10, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Taylor defeated Dennis Condrey > Ray Candy defeated Ole Anderson > Jim Brunzell defeated Terry Gordy > Mr. Saito defeated Killer Khan > Kevin Sullivan & Austin Idol versus Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts ended in a double disqualification / Notes: Terry Gordy joined Michael Hayes and Buddy Roberts at the ring during their match with Kevin Sullivan & Austin Idol.
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– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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