GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/30/2007

NEWS

NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA, on December 29: Todd Sexton over Wes Grissom to earn a shot at the Anarchy Television Title; Truitt Fields over Sexton to retain the TV Title; the Hollywood Brunettes (Kyle Matthews & Andrew Alexander) over New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters); the Anger Alliance (Don Matthews, Brodie Chase & Brandon Phoenix) over Sal Rinauro & the World’s Prettiest Tag Team (Adrian Hawkins & Seth Delay); Jeff Lewis over Kory Chavis (w/ Jeff G. Bailey) in a death match; Shadow Jackson versus Nemesis was ruled a no contest; the Devil’s Rejects (Shaun Tempers & Azrael) (w/ Rev. Wilson) over the Awesome Attraction (Austin Creed & Hayden Young) to retain the Anarchy Tag Team Title; Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis over Jerry Palmer & Shadow Jackson, who was billed as a mystery partner; Phil Shatter (w/ Bailey) over Mikal Judas and Iceberg (w/ Wilson) in a three-way to retain the Anarchy Heavyweight Title; and Slim J over Patrick Bentley (w/ Wilson) in a cage match. Click here for a report from Larry Goodman.

World Wrestling Entertainment results from Atlanta, GA, on December 28: William Regal over Drew McIntyre; Vladimir Kozlov over Super Crazy; Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes over Brian Kendrick & Paul London and Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch in a three-way to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; D.H. Smith over Santino Marella; Chris Jericho over Randy Orton by disqualification; Mickie James & Maria over Beth Phoenix & Melina; Jeff Hardy over Mr. Kennedy to retain the Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; and Triple H over Umaga in a cage match.

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in Villa Rica, GA, tonight at the SECW Arena, beginning at 6:00 PM. Call (770) 355-5742 for more info. This will be Bob Rogers Night, with proceeds from the show going to help with medical bills for the currently hospitalized wrestling fan of some fifty-plus years. Advertised: Bull Buchanan & the Nightmare versus Bulldog Raines & the Super Destroyer in the main event. Adrian Hawkins, Frankie Valentine, Kyle Matthews, Billy Love, L.T. Faulk, and El Mexicano are also scheduled to appear.

AWA World-1 South will return to Valdosta, GA, tonight at the Valdosta Conference Center, starting at 7:00 PM. Call (866) 244-0104 for more info. This will be a card featuring Jody Peterman’s W1S versus Ed Pitts’ Spinebuster Championship Wrestling. Advertised: The Heartbreak Express (W1S) will defend the AWA World Tag Team Title versus Bonez the Cutthroat & Steve Corino (SCW); Preston Paradise (SCW) versus Q-Ball (W1S); Ricky Landell (W1S) will defend the US Heavyweight Title versus Mr. Wrestling #3 (SCW); Jake Slater (W1S) versus Less Fortunate (SCW): Dave Holiday (W1S) versus Tommy Dame (SCW); and Lance Alonte (SCW) versus Big Bank Barfield (W1S).

Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be in Darien, GA, tonight at the Multiplex, with action beginning at 7:15 PM. Advertised: Cameron LaRue versus Scotty Bullwinkle for the DSHW Heavyweight Title; Sebastian Troy versus Ash Kristiansen for the DSHW Light Heavyweight Title; Vordell Walker versus Dallas Riley; and Ryan Savage versus Teddy Baddstreet. Morbid Angel, Gangsta Nation, Kamo, Frizza, Emo Kid, and the Phoenix are also scheduled to appear.

NOTES

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Pierre Ouelette, who turns 40 today.

Click here for a report from Larry Goodman on the December 22 broadcast of Southern All-Star Wrestling.

From Larry Goodman:

“Comedian James Gregory and former NWA Wildside announcer Steven Prazak were in the house at NWA Anarchy’s Season’s Beatings on December 29. Shadow Jackson is believed to have suffered a tendon injury but it’s not the Achilles. Kory Chavis got a knee injury and Sal Rinauro hurt his neck on the messed up Pele. Contrary to a rumor circulating at the show, Jeff Lewis has not been signed by WWE. Anarchy returns to action on January 5 with Shatter versus Rinauro for the heavyweight title, Jimmy Rave & Sexton versus Wes Grissom & Truitt Fields, and the Hollywood Brunettes versus New Wave.”

larry@georgiawrestlinghistory.com

NOSTALGIA

1936: Jack Ross defeated Al Olsen in two straight falls at the New Coliseum in Augusta for promoter Bill Metzger.

1949: Don McIntyre defeated Babe Zaharias in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Celia Blevins & Lillian Ellison (the Fabulous Moolah) defeated Juanita Coffman & Therese Theis.

1960: Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie & Mickey Blassie at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. There was also to be a special attraction match between Ed Capral, host of the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program, and ‘Sir’ Reginald Gable, manager of Roy Nelson, but no results were reported after the card. Adrien Baillargeon participated in an autograph session for fans.

1963: It was reported that the Mighty Hercules won a battle royal at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Steve Manderson, but it is unclear as to the reason or other participants for the battle royal, as none were advertised beforehand, or reported following the event.

1972: Gordon Solie, who had been the host of televised wrestling in Florida for many years, began his long run as host of “Georgia Championship Wrestling” on this episode. He was with the company through July 1984.

1974: Roger Kirby & Mighty Yankee #2 defeated Robert Fuller & Rocky Johnson in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben.

1975: Terry Funk defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Funk had been the reigning champion since he defeated Jack Brisco on December 10, 1975, in Miami, FL.

1978: We do not have results for this card, but the Masked Superstar was scheduled to defend the Georgia Heavyweight Title versus Mr. Wrestling #2 at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. The Superstar had been the reigning champion since he defeated Wrestling #2 on December 4, 1978, in Augusta. Also, Thunderbolt Patterson was to defend the Georgia Television Title against Ole Anderson. It was reported that Anderson put up $16,000 for the match with Patterson. Patterson had been the reigning champion since he defeated Anderson on May 12, 1978, in Atlanta.

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com