GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 02/15/2008

Courtesy of Rich Tate's GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Here is your official Alternative Pro Wrestling preview for tonight at the Royston Gym in Royston, GA. Bell time is 8pm. After the dastardly attack last week on APW owner Jerico Stone, at the hands of Southern States Champ JT Talent and his lackey Jacob Ashworth, and the subsequent arrest of Mr. Talent by the local authorities, it is unknown whether or not either man will be in attendance this week, but if they are, there is no telling what could happen. Meanwhile, Bo Newsom is still awaiting word from APW management about a Southern States title shot that he was robbed of TWICE. Once in a tag team match, and once last week when Talent and Ashworth attacked owner Jerico Stone, before he could address the issue. I think it's safe to say that everyone wants to see that match, and more importantly, see Bo get that shot in a match with no time limit. Maybe there will be a decision this Friday. "The Event" Chris Mayne lost another match last week against North Georgia Champion, "Superstar" Aaron Lee. In a statement we received from Mayne's manager, Mr. Kevin Duncan, Mayne continues to lay the blame of all of his recent short comings on "Wild" Billy Buck. Buck, one of APW's favorites, wasn't even in the building last week, but he will be in the house this week. You can bet we will hear his thoughts on Mayne's continuous passing of the "buck." And in your Main Event, APW Tag Team Champions, The Friday Night Franchise will defend the titles against former champions, "Merciless" Don Matthews and Jeremy Vain in a "put up or shut up" match. (Larry Goodman)

Florida Championship Wrestling will be in Tampa, FL, for the Florida State Fair tonight at the Entertainment Hall. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children between 6 and 11. All other children are admitted free. The matches start at 6:15 PM. Advertised: A twenty-two man over-the-top-rope battle royal to determine the first FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion; John Morrison & the Miz versus Heath Miller & Steve Lewington; Nattie Neidhart versus Nicole Bella in a “lumberjill” match, with the ring surrounded by divas; Nic Nemeth & Brad Allen versus Billy Kidman & T.J. Wilson; Eric Perez & Eddie Colon versus Gabe Tuft & Rycklon; Sinn Bowdee versus Mighty Mikey; Hade Vansen & Sheamus versus Johnny Curtis & Kevin Kiley; and a three-way featuring Chris Gray, Tommy Taylor, and Brandon Groom. There will also be a Best Body Contest featuring Taryn Terrell, Angela Fong, Beverly Mullins, Eve Torres, Nattie Neidhart, Maryse, and the Bella Twins. A diva signing starts at 5:45 PM. Dusty Rhodes will sign autographs during intermission. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Alan Wojcik)

NWA Anarchy returns to the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, on February 16 for an international television taping with an 8pm bell time. Todd Sexton vs. Wesley Grissom, Anger Alliance (Brodie Chase & Don Matthews) vs. Regular Guys (Bobby Hill & Tyler Smith), Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews vs. Billy Buck & Chris King, Talent & Money (J. T. Talent & Andrew Pendleton III) vs. New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters), Frankie Valentine vs. Chip Day, Mikal Judas vs. Dominous, NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title Match: Shatter (c) (with Jeff G. Bailey) vs. Ace Rockwell, NWA Anarchy Tag Team Title Match: Devil's Rejects (Iceberg & Shaun Tempers & Azrael with Reverend Wilson) vs. Awesome Attraction (Austin Creed & Hayden Young) & Truitt Fields, plus Nemesis, Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis, Melissa Coates, Jeff Lewis, Adrian Hawkins and Slim J. (Larry Goodman)

The lineup for the February 16 card for All-Star Wrestling Network in Fort Valley, GA: In a match for the AWN Heavyweight Title, Chick Donovan defends against Billy the Kidd. In a four way tag team title match, the KI Elite will take on the Slaughter Pit, Leon Michaels and Qball and Danny Horne and Paul Warfield. The champions can lose the titles even if they aren't pinned. Shaun Hunter faces off against Johnny Camo. In a lumberjack match, Tommy 2 Much takes on Ash. Cowboy against Iron Will. JJ Flash against The Underfaker. No other details such as time or ticket info were provided. We advise you to check the promotion’s website for more info. (Brian Slack)

Full Impact Pro presents “Redefined” at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, FL, on February 16. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8pm. For ticket information contact (352) 422-4582. In a no rules match where the loser can never wrestle in FIP again, The Heartbreak Express takes on Black Market. For the FIP Heavyweight championship Erik Stevens defends against Roderick Strong. Nigel McGuinness takes on Necro Butcher in a special challenge match. In women's tag team action, Allison Danger and Trenesha take on Lacey and Rain. Also going to be there are The YRR of FIP Florida Heritage Champion Sal Rinauro & FIP Tag Team Champions Jason Blade & Kenny King with Chasyn Rance, Lacey & Rain, Austin Aries, Tyler Black, Davey Richards with Dave Prazak, Seth Delay, Rex Sterling, and more. (Brian Slack)

The New Frontier Wrestling Association will be in Franklin, NC, at the National Guard Armory on February 16 for the Valentine’s Violence card. The venue is located at 192 Industrial Park Loop. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Admission for ages 6 and under is free, while older children get in for $5. Adult tickets are $10, and senior citizens get in for half-price. Advertised: Simon Sermon (w/ Mr. Tibbs) defends the NFWA Heavyweight Title against Brokishi, with special guest referee Jay Hartigan; NFWA Tag Team Champions Stoney Hooker & the Bounty Hunter defend their title against the A-Team (Jamar Acid & Dark Angel); Dirty defends the NFWA US Heavyweight Title against Korrupt (w/ Sebastian St. Clair); Carter Maine versus Cornbread; K.T. Hamill versus Talon Williams; Adam Logan & STD versus the Finishers (David Raines & Drew Bannen); Backdraft (w/ Damon Studd) versus Pitt; and Mike Margera versus Sci-Fi. Also scheduled to appear are Jen Holbrook, Ronda Lawrence and NFWA official Dee Byers. (Rich Tate)

NAWA Ring Champions returns to the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on February 21 at 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich & Kenny Arden versus Steve Lawler & Bulldog Raines (w/ Jackie Rosedale) in the main event; Rick Michaels (w/ Lance Timberlake) versus Kyle Matthews; Frankie Valentine versus Simon Sermon; Lamar Phillips, Caleb Konley, Tyler Smith, Chris Ganz, Chris Lightning, and Boozer in a six-way for the NAWA Cruiserweight Title; Big Head Hansen versus Big Wood; and Bruce Wayne & Buzzsaw defend the NAWA Tag Team Title against Mike Kross & Rockin’ Randall. Ced G. Sanford and Assassin #3 are also scheduled to appear. (Rich Tate)

World Wrestling Entertainment will be in Columbia, SC, on March 24 for the live RAW broadcast at the Colonial Center with action starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale on tomorrow at 10:00 AM at the box office, the venue’s website, Play It Again Sports, and select Piggly Wiggly stores in Columbia and Lexington, SC. Call (866) 472-8499 for more info. Randy Orton, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy, and Umaga are scheduled to appear. (Rich Tate)

NOTES

Peach State Pandemonium will feature Bill Behrens on February 16 at 11 AM ET. The main topic of discussion will be regarding the recent events in motion to tighten down on the wrestling business in the state of Georgia. (Rich Tate)

Mark Tendler died from a gunshot wound on this day in 1990. He was 55.

On this day in 1997, Bill MacMurray passed away at 79.

Today is the tenth anniversary of the death of Louie Spicolli at the age of 27 following an overdose.

Paddy Casey died of natural causes on this day in 2002. He was 92.

Five years ago today, Michiaki Yoshimura passed away following lung failure at 76.

NOSTALGIA

1935: Honey Boy Hackney defeated Totem Pole Anderson in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for promoters Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby.

1935: The Masked Marvel (Tiny Ruff) defeated John Mauldin in the main event at the Avondale Arena for promoters Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby.

1937: Tarzan Jordan defeated Jack McAdams two falls to one to retain the Southern Light Heavyweight Title at the Spring Street Arena in Atlanta for promoters Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby.

1951: Butcher Boy Martin defeated Creepy St. Cloud in the main event at the Sports Arena in Atlanta for promoter Jack Troy.

1957: Mark & Donn Lewin defeated Don McIntyre & Guy LaRose to retain the International Tag Team Title at the Larry Bell Auditorium in Marietta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Elmo Chappell.

1961: Gypsy Joe defeated Tiny Evans in the main event at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Judy Grable defeated Rita Cortez to retain the Women’s Southern Title in the semi-main event.

1963: Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie in a main event Texas death match, whereas the loser was to leave, at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Don McIntyre. The Steve Boys (Steve Bolus & Steve Kovacs) defeated Homer O’Dell & Bronko Lubich in the semi-main event. It was announced that Betty Ann Spencer, Eddie Graham, and Rito & Tito Carreon would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. It was also announced that Don McIntyre was negotiating with the Fabulous Moolah for future dates.

1965: Mario Galento defeated Bill Dromo by disqualification in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Steve Manderson.

1966: Billy & Bad Boy Hines and the Mysterious Medics wrestled to a one-hour draw in a main event no disqualification match at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1972: Bill Dromo defeated Flash Monroe by disqualification in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Roberto Soto & El Mongol and the Assassins wrestled to a draw in the semi-main event.

1974: A main event title match between Georgia Heavyweight Champion Mr. Wrestling #2 and Bill Watts ended in a double disqualification at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Ron & Terry Garvin, managed by Jimmy Garvin, defeated Bobby & Benny McGuire to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title in the semi-main event. Also, Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Gorgeous George, Jr., in a loser leaves match. Jerry Lawler, managed by Gary Hart, versus Jackie Fargo wrestled to a draw.

1975: Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, defeated Jerry Brisco in the main event at the Griffin-Barnesville Sports Palace for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Bill Dromo defeated Ron Garvin, managed by Jimmy Garvin, in the semi-main event, and Don Muraco & Robert Fuller defeated Roger Kirby & Man Mountain (Jerry) Blackwell. Bobby Simmons was credited as being a referee for this card.

1976: We do not have results for this match, but a main event Texas death match featuring Stan Stasiak versus Mr. Wrestling #2 was advertised at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Bob Armstrong, Bob Backlund & Dick Slater versus Moondog Mayne, Skandor Akbar & the Spoiler was the scheduled semi-main event.

1977: Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Ole & Gene Anderson to win the Georgia Tag Team Title in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1978: We do not have results for this match, but Stan Hansen and Mr. Wrestling #2 were scheduled in a lights out match at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Also on the bill was a match for the Georgia Television Title between champion Ole Anderson and Bob Armstrong.

1981: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Mongolian Stomper, managed by Don Carson, in the main event at the Mid-South Auditorium in Griffin for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Ted DiBiase & Steve Keirn defeated the Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) in the semi-main event. Also, Kevin Sullivan and Steve O wrestled to a draw, while Jim Duggan defeated Charlie Cook.

1981: Steve Keirn defeated Terry Gordy by disqualification in the main event at the Chattanooga (TN) Memorial Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Ted DiBiase defeated the Mongolian Stomper, managed by Don Carson, by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, the Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts) defeated Tony Atlas & Steve Keirn.