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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 04/08/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Legendary jack-of-all-trades Les Thatcher will join the Peach State Pandemonium broadcasting team in May. Thatcher already co-hosts the popular Wrestling Weekly show with Doc Young, and provides a regular column for Pro Wrestling Insider. He is slated to co-host one episode per month for PSP, joining other recurring co-hosts Larry Goodman, Dan Masters, and Crimson Mask. (Rich Tate)

On April 26, Southern Classic Wrestling presents "They Said it Couldn't Be Done" at Big Dog Billiards in Sandersville, GA, at 8pm. Advertised: For the SCW Heavyweight title, Leatherface defends the belt against "Sure Thing" Scotty Anderson. The Georgia Heritage championship will be decided in a one night tournament. In a special challenge match, Demolition Ax takes on Big Bank Barfield. Also scheduled to appear are: Iron Bear, Brad North, DriveBy, "The Shaolin Tiger" Flatline, Ronnie Rage, Jamie Holmes and many more. (Brian Slack)

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.

NOTES

Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Dickie Rodz and Mike Magnum on its show tonight at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

NOSTALGIA

APRIL 8, 1921 (FRIDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Max Bauman – Promoter) > Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Constant LeMarin at 52:25 (2-0)

APRIL 8, 1930 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Farmer Nelson defeated Alex Linow (2-1) > Charley Fox defeated Frank Brunowicz at 45:06

APRIL 8, 1933 (SATURDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Bill Crussell versus Wayne Coleman > Gene Fox versus Wesley Brownlee > George Lallerstedt versus Lloyd Brown > Boxing Match: Leon Konopli versus Battling Bozo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match between “John Henry’s colored twins,” but no details were provided following the card.

APRIL 8, 1935 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Jack Browning – Promoter) > Floyd Marshall versus Dobie Osborne / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

APRIL 8, 1935 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Paul Robinson – Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Foy Rivers > Bob Anderson versus Hugh Welch > Hugh Winn versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

APRIL 8, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Halil Pelivan defeated Jack Rush (2-0) > Bruce Nolan defeated Jim Henry (2-1)

APRIL 8, 1946 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Jack Dillon & Jack Wentworth defeated Tommy Londos & Joe Bennicasa > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Jack Singer defeated Tommy Todd by TKO in fourth round > John Cretoria defeated Gypsy Daniels

APRIL 8, 1948 (THURSDAY) – CARROLLTON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tommy Ward versus Jose Lopez > Bill Collins versus Tony Mello / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

APRIL 8, 1955 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre and Hard Boiled Haggerty wrestled to a draw > Andre Drapp & Red McIntyre defeated Dizzy Davis & Hard Boiled Haggerty by disqualification > Women’s Match: Penny Banner defeated Betty Hawkins > Jerry Graham defeated Tokyo Joe

APRIL 8, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Larry King > Women’s Southern Title Match: Gloria Barratini defeated Mae Young > Paul Anderson defeated Tokyo Joe > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray & Dickie Gunkel* defeated Freddie Blassie & Eric Pederson / Notes: Ray & Dickie Gunkel had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 1, 1960. It is unclear whether Gloria Barratini or Mae Young were the defending Women’s Southern Champion. The last reference we have shows Judy Grable defending the title against Rita Cortez on March 21, 1959, in Atlanta.

APRIL 8, 1964 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Bruce & Juan Sebastian versus Don Curtis & Eddie Graham > Don Carson versus Tex Riley > George Harris versus Chief Big Heart > Joe McCarthy versus Johnny Heidman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

APRIL 8, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Tony Nero > Bobby Shane defeated Pancho Villa > The Infernos defeated Swede Karlson & Chief Crazy Horse > Louie Tillet defeated Chin Lee > World Tag Team Title Match: the Mysterious Medics* versus Ray Gunkel & Enrique Torres ruled a no contest > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Klondike Bill / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Freddie Blassie managed Klondike Bill. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. The Mysterious Medics had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner on March 25, 1966, in Atlanta. Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO.

APRIL 8, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Pancho Rosario > Nick Kozak & Enrique Torres defeated El Mongol & Oki Shikina > Gene Anderson versus Ramon Torres ruled a no contest / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

APRIL 8, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Bob Ramstad > Women’s Match: Barbara Owens defeated Patti Neilson > Dale Lewis defeated Bob Armstrong > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Paul DeMarco / Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL.

APRIL 8, 1972 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt defeated El Mongol* to win title / Notes: El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Colt on January 25, 1972, in Macon.

APRIL 8, 1974 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Michaels versus Jerry Oates > Jerry Brisco versus Sputnik Monroe > Bobby Duncum versus Ricky Gibson > Robert Fuller & Earl Maynard versus Ron & Terry Garvin > Bobo Brazil versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

APRIL 8, 1975 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Danny Little Bear > Ricky Gibson defeated Don Kent > Ricky Gibson & Tommy Gilbert defeated Don Greene & Jerry Lawler > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Donna Christianello > Bob Armstrong versus Abdullah the Butcher ruled a no contest > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Toru Tanaka by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Toru Tanaka and Abdullah the Butcher.

APRIL 8, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated Charlie Fulton > Randy Savage and Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw > The French Angel defeated Don Kernodle > Lars Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #2 ruled a no contest > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Black Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #1 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater* versus Paul Jones ruled a no contest

APRIL 8, 1978 (SATURDAY) – DALTON, GA – FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Atlas versus Stan Hansen / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Pez Whatley and Paul Ellering were also advertised.

APRIL 8, 1979 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs versus Rick Oliver > Mike Stallings versus John Wolfe > Tommy Rich & Bob Armstrong versus Bobby Heenan & Blackjack Lanza > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Masked Superstar* versus Wahoo McDaniel > Georgia Tag Team Title Match (No DQ / No TL): Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Stan Hansen & Dusty Rhodes / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza.

APRIL 8, 1980 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Sharpe defeated Charlie Fulton > Jay Strongbow defeated Genichiro Tenryu > The French Angel defeated Bill Dromo > Tommy Rich, Kevin Sullivan & Lars Anderson defeated Austin Idol, Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* defeated Tony Atlas / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.

APRIL 8, 1983 (FRIDAY) – DAYTON, OH – HARA ARENA (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Killer Brooks defeated Brett Wayne > Destruction, Inc., defeated Brian Blair & Joe Lightfoot > Tito Santana versus Ivan Koloff ended in a double countout > Tommy Rich defeated Larry Zbyszko > Dick Murdoch versus Buzz Sawyer ended in a double disqualification > Tony Atlas defeated Ric Flair / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Ivan Koloff. Paul Ellering managed Destruction, Inc.

APRIL 8, 1984 (SUNDAY) – HUNTINGTON, WV (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rogers defeated Rocky Jones > Tim Horner defeated Les Thornton > Sweet Brown Sugar defeated Jake Roberts > Brad Armstrong defeated the Spoiler > Ron Garvin & King Kong Bundy defeated the Road Warriors > Lights Out Match: Ron Garvin defeated Jake Roberts / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

APRIL 8, 1984 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Mark Fleming defeated Ali Bey > Gene Ligon defeated Ben Alexander > Barry Hart defeated Doug Vines > Adrian Street defeated Jay Youngblood > Rufus R. Jones defeated Ernie Ladd > Angelo Mosca, Sr., & Jr., defeated Ivan Koloff & the Great Kabuki > Dick Slater defeated the Junkyard Dog / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Great Kabuki.