GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/29/2008

Courtesy of Rich Tate's GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Florida Championship Wrestling is in New Port Richey, FL, tonight at the Bourbon Street Night Club, located at 4331 US Highway 19. 8:30 bell time, with $7 cover and $1 drafts. Matches signed: FCW southern Heavyweight champion Heath Miller w/Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. WWE Superstar Val Venis and Diva Tag Match: Victoria Crawford and Nattie Neidhart vs. The Bella Twins. (Alan Wojcik)

Georgia Wrestling Promotions ran their second show at the Hot Wheels Skate Center in Woodstock, Georgia Sunday night: Jess Wade & D.L. Norris beat Justin Dirt & Dustin Powers in around 15 minutes; Big Head Hanson beat Locomotive (with Ace Heffner) in one minute flat; Slim J beat Kid Ego in 5:05; Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews with Attorney Jeff G. Bailey & Lexi Pillman) & Talent & Money (J. T. Talent & Andrew Pendleton) beat Regular Guys (Bobby Hill & Tyler Smith) & Chris Lightning & Jeff Jameson in 12:33; Jamar Acid beat Texas Ranger in 4:52; Gangrel & Bill Dundee beat Masked Superstar & Jay Clinton (with Aaron Voight) in 6:32; David Young beat Cru Jones in 16-17 minutes; Hellbillies (Jessco Blue & Timbo Bryant) beat Devil’s Rejects (Iceberg & Shaun Tempers with Wilson) in 13:47; and Ron Killings beat Manny Fernandez in 10:35. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling results from Carrollton, GA, on January 27 at the VFW Fairgrounds: Frankie Valentine versus Kyle Matthews ruled a no contest; the Nightmare versus the Super Destroyer ruled a no contest; Austin Creed & Adrian Hawkins over K.I. Elite; Tommy Rich & Kidd Body Drop over Chick Donovan & Kidd Enigma; Ricky Morton & Brad Armstrong over Will Owens & Sal Rinauro; and Bulldog Raines over Bull Buchanan. It was reported that 600 were in attendance for this card, and Jeff McGowan and Johnny Boom were credited as being referees. It was also reported that Doug Stone, who had kicked off the event with a two-hour concert, did some commentary for the matches. Stone also signed many autographs for fans. Brittany Leigh, a local singer, opened the show, and was said to be a hit as well. (Rich Tate)

Here are the results from the January 26 Ultimate Christian Wrestling event in LaGrange, GA, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with a reported attendance of 467: Justin Dirt won the UCW Heavyweight Championship (in the first fall) and Dustin Powers retained the UCW Heavyweight Championship (in the second Fall) of a 3 way elimination match with Rob Adonis (first fall determined the National Champion - Second Fall determined the Heavyweight Champion) (13:32); Billy Jack beat Brian Lawler in 15:05; Kyle Matthews defeated Alex Phoenix in 11:20; Sal Rinauro beat Austin Creed in a 30 minute Ironman Match; and Chris Rippey & Justin Brown beat Colt Derringer & the Destroyer (w/ Bruce Biggins) in 12:53. (Larry Goodman)

NOTES

Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Rob Feinstein, Kacee Carlisle, and Shatter on its show tonight at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Wrestling Weekly, hosted by Doc Young and Les Thatcher, will feature Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

In Your Head will feature Scotty Too Hotty on its show on January 30 at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Slim J made his MMA debut in Gainesville, GA, on Saturday night at the Extreme Fight Night VI show. J tapped out in the third round to an armbar against an opponent with 12 years of experience. It was said to be easily the best match of the night. (Larry Goodman)

Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Hardcore Holly, who turns 45 today.

On this day in 1944, Jim Clinstock was murdered by strangulation at the hands of Dr. Henry Parker in a Charlotte, NC, dental office, allegedly in self defense. He was 38.

Emory Hale died two years ago today due to kidney failure at the age of 36.

NOSTALGIA

1934: The Masked Marvel (Ted Radcliffe) defeated Chief Lakeside in the main event at the Fair Street Arena in Atlanta for promoter Jason Thompson.

1935: Dorv Roche defeated Whitey Hewitt by disqualification in two straight falls in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Also, Paul Harper defeated George Tragos in two straight falls in the semi-main event.

1936: Dutch Schultz defeated Willie Zellers in the main event at the New Coliseum in Augusta for promoter Bill Metzger.

1937: George Hagen defeated Babe Zaharias in the main event at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Frank Speer. Also, Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Milo Steinborn in the semi-main event. As reported in yesterday’s report, some sources report Mildred Burke as defeating Clara Mortensen for the Women’s World Title on January 28, 1937, in Chattanooga, TN. However, on this card, Mortensen and Burke, wrestling as Mrs. Billy White Wolfe, wrestled to a draw, with Mortensen retaining the title she was defending.

1943: Nick Elitch and Rudy Strongberg wrestled to a draw in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Sammy Friedman. Also, Emir Badui defeated Al Massey in the semi-main event. Tiny Kennon was credited as being a referee on this card.

1948: Al Massey, substituting for Bibber McCoy, & Tommy O’Toole defeated Al Galento & Dan O’Connor in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1954: We do not have results for this match, but Mildred Burke was scheduled to defend the Women’s World Title against Catherine Simpson at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1960: The Fabulous Moolah defeated Rita Cortez to retain the Women’s World Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Freddie Blassie defeated Mr. X in the main event.

1963: The Steve Boys (Steve Bolus & Steve Kovacs) defeated Bronko Lubich, managed by Homer O’Dell, & the Bat (Joe Tomasso) by disqualification in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1965: Buddy Fuller & Mario Galento defeated the Mysterious Medics to win the Southern Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. It was reported that Galento gave Fuller $1,000 to team with him against the Medics. Following the match, for no apparent reason, Galento attacked Fuller and the Medics helped. It was reported that both Galento and Fuller were taken to the hospital due to injuries. It was announced that the Fabulous Moolah would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

1971: Buddy Colt, managed by Homer O’Dell, defeated Paul DeMarco in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. A semi-main event match between Michel Dubois (Alexis Smirnoff) & Fidel Castillo and the Assassins ruled a no contest. During the match, Assassin #1 opened up a major cut on Castillo that left blood all over the ring. It was announced there would be a tournament held for the vacant Georgia Heavyweight Title on February 5, 1971. The title had been vacant since the NWA reportedly recommended such action following an appeal filed by O’Dell and Colt after Colt seemingly lost the title to Ray Gunkel on November 27, 1970. Jack & Jim Dalton participated in an autograph session for fans.

1974: We do not have results for this match, but Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, & the Super Gladiator were scheduled to defend the US Tag Team Title against Thunderbolt Patterson & Assassin #1 in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for All-South Wrestling Alliance promoter Ann Gunkel. The Georgia Heavyweight Champion Missouri Mauler, also managed by Hunter, and Mil Mascaras wrestled to a draw in a semi-main event title match. Also, Ray Candy & El Mongol defeated the Mongols (Newton ‘Geto’ Tattrie & Bill ‘Bolo’ Eadie), managed by George Cannon, to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title. A match between Wayne Cowan (Dutch Mantell) and Ted Oates was ruled a no contest. The program we have for this card now bills Gunkel as Ann Gunkel instead of the aforementioned Mrs. Ray Gunkel.

1974: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Robert Fuller in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Lou Thesz was the special referee for the match. Ron & Terry Garvin, managed by Jimmy Garvin, defeated Tim Woods & Roberto Soto in the semi-main event. Also, Bob Armstrong & Ricky Gibson defeated Bobby Duncum & Gary Hart.

1978: US Heavyweight Champion Blackjack Mulligan and Ricky Steamboat wrestled to a draw in a title match at the Savannah Civic Center for Jim Crockett Promotions promoter Aaron Newman. Tony Atlas defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Ted Oates & Abe Jacobs defeated Mr. X #1 & #2.

1983: Ric Flair defeated Butch Reed by disqualification to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Ohio Center in Columbus for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer by disqualification in the semi-main event.

1985: A main event match between Ole Anderson & Thunderbolt Patterson versus Scott Irwin & Kareem Muhammad (Ray Candy) ruled a no contest in Saginaw, MI, for Championship Wrestling from Georgia promoter Ole Anderson. Tommy Rich defeated Bob Roop by disqualification in the semi-main event, and Ron Garvin defeated Ox Baker.

2005: Jason Cross defeated Sonny Siaki in a main event no disqualification match at the GCW Sports Arena in Columbus for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Jerry Oates. Also, Tracy Brooks defeated O.D.B. in the semi-main event. A.J. & Damien Steele defeated both the Southside Trash (Big Daddy & Rowdy Matiz) and Bad Company (David Young & Bull Buchanan) in two separate matches. Jimmy Rave and John Bogie wrestled to a draw in the opener.