GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 02/29/2008

Courtesy of Rich Tate's GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Great Championship Wrestling results from February 28 at the Gr8 Sk8Plex in Phenix City, AL: Bull Buchanan over Orion Bishop (w/ Wicked Nemesis); Mason Cutter over Skinny Jimmy; Cru Jones (w/ Quentin Michaels) over A.J. Steele (w/ the Intern) to win the GCW Interstate Heavyweight Title; Zero Tolerance (w/ Michaels) over Scotty Beach; Sonny Siaki over Devin Cutter (w/ Mason Cutter); Tex Monroe & J-Rod over Randall Johnson & Michael Cook to retain the GCW Tag Team Title; and David Young & Disco Inferno over Johnny Swinger & Shaun Banks. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

Georgia Wrestling Promotions will be in Woodstock, GA, tonight at the Cherokee Parks and Recreation Authority located at 745 Main Street. Bell time is 8 pm. Call 770-296-5290 for further information. Advertised: David Young & Buff Bagwell versus the Devil's Rejects ("Sleeper Cell" Shaun Tempers & "The No Pain Train" Iceberg, with Reverend Dan Wilson); Raven versus the Super Destroyer; the contract signing for the Hollywood Brunettes (with Lexi Pillman) and Regular Guys’ Ladder Match at Night of the Legends. Tracy Smothers and Bighead Hanson will also be in action. There will be a meet and greet with Raven at 7:30. (Larry Goodman)

Here is your official preview for Alternative Pro Wrestling tonight at the Royston Gym in Royston, GA. Bell time is 8:15pm. Bo Newsom continues to chip away at Southern States Champion, JT Talent. Week by week the rookie has been on Talent's tail like white on rice. And the usually over-confident, Talent has been on a path of destruction as of late just because of Newsom. He's attacked the owner of APW, and left a trail of controversial finishes to his title matches in his long reign as champion. Is he cracking under the pressure? We will see this week when both Talent and the "Official" Jacob Ashworth take on Newsom in a handicapped match. Interim Commish, Shadow Jackson has promised the people that he will be in Royston Friday night to keep an eye on JT Talent. Seth Delay has had enough of the "son of satan" Azrael. Christy Turner has had enough of Azrael's valet LLoth. With that being said, APW's first inter-gender tag team match should be a good one. Chris Mayne and Kevin Duncan will be guests on the "Talent Show." "Merciless" Don Matthews battles Slim J in the main event. (Larry Goodman)

Tonight, Southern All-Star Wrestling returns to the Bakery in Millersville, TN, for a television taping with Mason Raige vs "Sharp Dressed Man" Lawrence Lane, and Chris Bomb vs J-5 (with Cocky Cody). Also appearing will be TV Champion Damian Adams, SAW Tag Team Champions Indian Nation, Sean Casey (with Samantha), Gary Valiant (with Miss Boogie), Arrick Andrews, Big Rig Bully, Chris Eckos, Rob McCoy, Hammerjack (with Paul Adams & Towel), Rick Santel, Matt Dillenger, and Chris Cane. SAW will be in Columbia, TN, on March 1, at Freddie Morton's Auction House (700 Woodland St.), with Boogie Woogie Boy versus Rick Santel, Tribal Nation versus Law & Order, Chris Cain versus Chris Eckos in a 2 out of 3 Falls match, Void versus Shane Morton, and the debut of Steve O. (Larry Goodman)

The Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance returns on March 1 after a hiatus. They will be at the Eastman-Dodge Recreation Center in Eastman, GA, with matches starting at 7:30 PM. Advertised: GIWA Heavyweight Champion Shawn Hunter defends the title against A.J. Steele; GIWA Tag Team Champions K.I. Elite defend their title against Velvet Jones & Firewalker; the GIWA Mid-State Heavyweight Champion Cowboy defends the title against Oko Nono; and Preston Paradise versus Johnny Camo. Mike Pain and the Slaughter Pitt are also scheduled. (Rich Tate)

The NWA Anarchy television taping for March 1 at the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, features a NWA World Tag Team Title match with Los Luchas (Zokre & Phoenix Star) defending against David Young & Adam Jacobs and an NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title match: Shatter (c) (with Jeff G. Bailey) vs. Austin Creed. The Devil's Rejects will be in a trio of singles matches with Reverend Dan Wilson at ringside. Shaun Tempers challenges Truitt Fields for the NWA Anarchy Television Title, Azrael vs. Mikal Judas, and Iceberg vs. Hayden Young. Also on the card: Ace Rockwell vs. Jeff Lewis, Slim J vs. Frankie Valentino, Todd Sexton vs. Chip Day, Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis vs. Billy Buck & Chris King, Don Matthews vs. Jesse Emerson, an update on Jerry Palmer and appearances by Brodie Chase, Hollywood Brunettes, Talent & Money, Regular Guys and Melissa Coates. Bell time, as always, is 8 pm. (Larry Goodman)

Southern States Championship Wrestling will have a wrestling event at the Enigma Gym on Highway 82 East in Enigma, GA, on March 1. Bell time will be at 7:30pm. All tickets are $2. In an “Any Means Necessary” match, where there are no rules, NRN will be defending the tag titles against Gansta Nation. Chris Turner defends his Southern Heritage championship against Rouge. J.T. Taylor takes on Bryan Fury. Scotty Biggs faces off against Loco Motive. Also there will be a mixed tag match as The Soviet and Samantha Steele goes against Jelena and Tommy Flight. Also scheduled to be there: SSCW champion Jarrod Michaels, Mad Dog Miller, Johnny Flight, and Logan Stevens. (Brian Slack)

The Power Pro Wrestling Alliance will be in Temple, GA, on March 1, at the New Temple Gym, located a few miles off I-20 at Exit 19. Bell time is 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:30. Ringside tickets are $10, and general admission is $8. Call Ricky at (770) 883-1064 or Brian at (678) 952-4209 for more info. Scheduled to appear: Cru Jones, Frankie Valentine, J-Rod, Shaun Banks, Josh Storm, Jason Lynn, Dark Star, Josh Stone, Midnight, the Professor, Matt Black, Chris Ganzer, Johnny Rage, and the Russian Kodiak. There will be a rumble style battle royal. (Rich Tate)

Florida Championship Wrestling does double duty on March 1, with a show at the USA Flea Market in Port Richey, FL, at noon, before closing out the day at the Ricochet Night Club in Fort Myers, FL, at 8:00 PM. The Port Richey event, located at the corners of US 19 and SR 52, will feature a $5,000 battle royal including the 7 Foot Giant, Afa, Heath Miller, Steve Lewington, Eric Perez, TJ Wilson, Eddie Colon, Rycklon, Sheamus, Ted DiBiase, Jr., Johnny Curtis, Sinn Bowdee, Brad Allen, Mighty Mikey, Kevin Kiley, Nic Nemeth, Hade Vansen, Tommy Taylor, Chris Gray, Gabe Tuft, Kafu, Brandon Groom, David Mercury, and Joshua Masters. Also on the card: Nattie Neidhart versus Victoria; Hade Vansen versus Bryan Kelly; Greg Jackson versus Sinn Bowdee; and Gabe Tuft versus Kafu. Another $5,000 battle royal is on the bill for Fort Myers. Also on the bill: Tommy Dreamer versus Afa; Jake Hager defends the FCW Florida Heavyweight Title against Billy Kidman; the Puerto Rican Nightmares (Eric Perez & Eddie Colon) defend the FCW Florida Tag Team Title against Heath Miller & Steve Lewington; Ted DiBiase, Jr., versus Big Rob; Brad Allen & Nic Nemeth versus T.J. Wilson & Gabe Tuft; Mighty Mikey versus Sheamus; Nattie Neidhart versus Victoria; and Johnny Curtis versus Hade Vansen. The venue is located at 3853-B Cleveland Avenue in the K-Mart shopping center. (Rich Tate)

Wrestle Birmingham returns on March 1 at the Community Center in Graysville, AL, with matches starting at 7:00 PM. First row seating is $15. All other adult tickets are $10. Children 8 and under get in for $5. Call (205) 970-0333 for more info. Advertised: Brickhouse Brown versus McNasty, and anything goes; Dennis Condrey versus Lee Thomas; Danny Fuller (w/ Robert Fuller) versus Will Owens (w/ Mike Porter); Adrian Street (w/ Miss Linda) versus Ricky Roberts (w/ Marcel Pringle); El Mexicano defends the WB Junior Heavyweight Title versus Mike Jackson; and David Young versus Falk. (Rich Tate)

Flatline Championship Wrestling is in Grovetown, GA, at Patriots Park on March 8, beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is $7, but kids five and under get in free. Doors open at 6:30. (Thomas Bugg)

The New Frontier Wrestling Association will be back at the National Guard Armory in Franklin, NC, on March 8. The venue is located at 192 Industrial Park Loop, and matches begin at 8:00 PM. Advertised: Brokishi defends the NFWA Heavyweight Title against Carter Maine; the A-Team (Jamar Acid & Dark Angel) defend the NFWA Tag Team Title against Danny Diesel & Korrupt (w/ Sebastian St. Clair); Dirty defends the NFWA US Heavyweight Title against Talon Williams; Simon Sermon (w/ Mr. Tibbs) versus Sci-Fi; the Saturday Night Sensation (Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels) versus K.T. Hamill & Cornbread; Also scheduled to appear are Billy Starr, the Bounty Hunter, NFWA Commissioner Jay Hartigan, and NFWA officials Jen Holbrook and Dee Byers. (Rich Tate)

NOTES

Peach State Pandemonium will feature Ron West and Bull Buchanan on March 1 at 11 AM ET. Feel free to call in at (347) 324-5735. (Rich Tate)

Click Perspectives on Wrestling for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling.

Wrestling legend Don Curtis suffered a stroke earlier this week, according to confirmed reports from Scott Teal. Scott has been in touch with Don’s wife Dot, who said an MRI indicated a severe stroke occurred a few nights ago, and he is currently in hospice care. (Rich Tate)

Liz Chase died during surgery eight years ago today. She was 45.

Four years ago today, J Prodigy died at the age of 29.

NOSTALGIA

1952: The Mighty Atlas defeated Lou Newman by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Lou Plummer & Jack Dillon defeated Don McIntyre & Nick Carter in the semi-main event.

1972: Bill Dromo defeated Flash Monroe in a main event wire fence match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Bepo Mongol (Nikolai Volkoff), managed by Assassin #1, defeated Klondike Bill in the semi-main event.

1976: A main event featuring Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Stan Stasiak & Abdullah the Butcher was ruled a no contest at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The Spoiler, managed by Gary Hart, defeated Dick Slater to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title in the semi-main event. Also, Ted & Jerry Oates defeated Moondog Mayne & Skandor Akbar. Bob Backlund and Tony Charles wrestled to a draw, and Skip Young defeated Les Thornton in the opener.