GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 05/30-31/2008

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NEWS

I will be out of pocket on Saturday, so today’s report will contain two day’s worth of news, notes, and nostalgia. (Rich Tate)

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that as of today, Dr. Phil C. Astin III faces 175 counts of prescription abuse in total, adding to the 25 that has had him under house arrest for nearly one year. Astin was initially facing charges of over prescribing to Chris Benoit, and later was targeted for the same for Mike Durham (aka Johnny Grunge) and another person. He is now linked to seventeen other patients under these charges. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling results from the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, on May 29: Hot Like Lava (Shaun Banks & Cru Jones, with Quentin Michaels) over Tex Monroe & J-Rod to win the GCW Tag Team Title; Scotty Beach over Murder One, with Wicked Nemesis; Tracy Taylor over Pandora, with Nemesis; Zero Tolerance, with Michaels, over Rick King; Orion Bishop, with Nemesis, over Micah Taylor, when Taylor became distracted by Johnny Swinger, who had hit Tracy outside the ring; Swinger, with Michaels, over David Young, Bull Buchanan, and Sonny Siaki in a four-way elimination to retain the GCW Heavyweight Title. Young and Siaki were both counted out in the main event, and Swinger got the win after a low blow as Michaels distracted the referee. It was reported that approximately 225 were in attendance. GCW will return on June 5, with a card expected to be announced soon. They have also announced an event to take place on June 28 at Johnny’s New York Style Pizza in Villa Rica, GA. (Rich Tate)

AWA World-1 South presents “Eruption in Ellaville”, GA, tonight at Buck’s Place, located at US Highway 19 South and 997 Broad Street. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich & Chick Donovan versus K.I. Elite; the Bug, with Ron Niemi, defends the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title against J-Rod; Francisco Ciatso versus Barney Rumble; Ricky Romeo versus Big Bank Barfield; Mike Pain versus Q-Ball; and the return of Dale Lucas. (Rich Tate)

Championship Wrestling Overload returns to the Johnson County Recreation Department in Wrightsville, GA, tonight. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and bell time is 8:00. Ticket prices are $5, but kids 6-12 get in for $3 while children 5 and under are admitted free of charge. Advertised: Bobby Joiner defends the CWO Heavyweight Title against T.W> James, with Misty Dawn; Damien & the Cowboy defend the CWO Tag Team Title against the New Generation (Derrick Andrew Reynolds & Loco Motive), with Misty Dawn; Iron Bear defends the CWO Southern States Heavyweight Title against J.T. Crews; Will Allen versus Flatline; and Scotty Carmichael versus Leatherface. Also advertised to appear are Shawn Hunter, the Ringlord, and Lance Christian. (Rich Tate)

Full Impact Pro will be having a show at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, FL, tonight. Bell time is at 8:00 PM. Advertised: for the FIP Tag Team Title, Jason Blade and Kenny King of the YRR defend against The Age of the Fall's Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black w/Rain. In an anything goes match, Black Market takes on Dark City Fight Club. Also in action will be Scotty 2 Hotty, FIP Heavyweight champion Roderick Strong, FIP Florida Heritage champion, Sal Rinauro of the YRR, Austin Aries, Delirious, Davey Richards, Erick Stevens, Seth Delay, The YRR's Chasyn Rance, Heartbreak Enterprises member Damien Wayne w/Sean and Phil Davis and Baby Doll, Portia Perez, Dingo, and Daizee Haze. Tomorrow, FIP is in Arcadia, FL, with a show that starts at 8:00 PM. Advertised: Scotty 2 Hotty takes on Davey Richards. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine faces off against Screamin’ Norman Smiley. Also in action are The Gemini, The YRR's Kenny King and Jason Blade, FIP Florida Heritage champion, the YRR's Sal Rinauro, Austin Aries, Delirious, Erick Stevens, The Age of the Falls' Tyler Black and Jimmy Jacobs w/Rain, Seth Delay, The YRR's Chasyn Rance, Black Market, Dark City Fight Club, Heartbreak Enterprises member Damien Wayne w/Sean and Phil Davis and Baby Doll, Porita Perez, Dingo, and Daizee Haze. (Brian Slack)

The American Fight League presents “Bulletproof” tonight at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, with action starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets, ranging from $27 to $202, went on sale today, and can be purchased by clicking here. Advertised: Diego Saraiva defends the AFL World Lightweight Title against Josh Cate; Douglas Lima versus Brent Weedman for the AFL World Welterweight Title; George Lockhart versus George Allen for the vacant AFL World Middleweight Interim Title; heavyweight bouts featuring Dan Christison versus Sam Holloway and Todd Duffee versus Steve Banks; a middleweight bout featuring David Curby versus Robi Ramey; a light heavyweight bout featuring Ethan Garrison versus Willy Smalls; and a lightweight bout featuring Torrance Taylor versus Junior Assuncao. AFL is promising two marquee signings to be announced at the event, with both being present to sign autographs. (Rich Tate)

Tickets for the following World Wrestling Entertainment events go on sale tomorrow: June 27 in Lubbock, TX, at the City Bank Coliseum (RAW/SmackDown/ECW); July 5 in Albany, GA, at the Albany Civic Center (SmackDown/ECW); July 6 in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola Civic Center (SmackDown/ECW); July 11 in Lexington, KY, at the Rupp Arena (RAW); July 27 in White Plains, NY, at the Westchester County Center (SmackDown/ECW); and August 10 in Salisbury, MD, at the Wicomico Civic Center (RAW). Tickets went on sale yesterday for a recently announced SmackDown/ECW event on November 8 at Arena D’Coque in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. WWE has also announced an event on August 26 in Pittsburgh, PA, at the Mellon Arena. (Rich Tate)

Florida Championship Wrestling will be at Chris’ Catering, located at 120 7th Street, in Palmetto, FL, tomorrow. Advance tickets are $7, and will be $10 at the door. Bell time is 2:00 PM. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Ted DiBiase, Jr.; the Empire defends the FCW Tag Team Title against the Puerto Rican Nightmares, with Miss Angela; Kevin Thorn versus Jay Bradley, with Mondo; Heath Miller, Jack Gabriel & Sheamus O’Shaunessy versus Matt Sydal, Gabe Tuft & Big Rob; Victoria & Daisy versus the Bella Twins; Colt Cabana & Atlas DaBone versus Mondo & Mr. Yamamoto; Brad Allen & Taryn Terrell versus Greg Jackson & Roucka; Brandon Groom versus Black Pain, with Bryan Kelly; Charles Evans & Vic Adams versus Tyrone Jones & Sinn Bowdee; Andrew Vein versus Kafu; and Shawn Spears & Mike Kruell versus T.J. Wilson & Rycklon. (Rich Tate)

NWA Anarchy has announced Fanfest 2008 for tomorrow, featuring a fan carnival and fan appreciation show with tickets at half price. The carnival will start at noon with face painting, barbecue, and the chance to mingle with your favorite Anarchy stars. Special events include "Dunk the Punk" with John Johnson, "Get in the Booth" - an opportunity to call a match with Greg Hunter, and "Shout at the Devil" - first time fan Q&A with Devil's Rejects, and it's all for a good cause. The Television Taping starts at 8pm with a double main event: Clash of the Titans IV: Iceberg (with the Reverend) defends the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title against Shatter (with Jeff G. Bailey) and Devil's Rejects (Azrael & Shaun Tempers with the Reverend) in an NWA Anarchy tag team title defense vs. Shadow Jackson & Slim J. Also on the card: Todd Sexton & Jeremy Vain & Mr. Adonis & Chad Parham vs. Ace Rockwell & Mikal Judas & New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters, and the first ever NWA Anarchy Ultimate Survivor Match. (Larry Goodman)

Prime Time Pro Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Manchester, GA, tomorrow night, with an event and a festival for kids. The ninety-minute “Kids Fest”, featuring clowns, games, and prizes, begins at 5:30 PM. Bell time for the matches is 8:00 PM, and doors open at 7:00. Advertised: Chris Stevens versus Mr. Hughes; Ron Stalker versus Thomas Britain; A.J. Steele versus Big Beef Simmons; Colt Derringer versus Brokishi; Ash & El Loco, Jr., versus the Southside Trash; and Dustin Powers versus Chick Donovan. Call (706) 570-3978 for more information. (Rich Tate)

Power Pro Wrestling will be at the Recreation Center in Bremen, GA, tomorrow night. Bell time is 7:30 PM, and doors open at 6:30. Children 5 and under are admitted free, while children 6-12 get in for $3. Front row tickets are $10. All other seating is $8. Advance tickets will be discounted by $2, and can be purchased up to 6:00 PM on May 30 by calling (770) 883-1064, (770) 823-5044, or (404) 805-6666. Advertised: Frankie Valentine, J-Rod, Bulldog Raines, Chris Lightning, Cameron Valentine, Billy Knight, Lamar Phillips, Chris Ganz, Josh Stone, and Brian Alexander. (Rich Tate)

Tomorrow night, Southern Classic Wrestling returns to Big Dog Billiards in Sandersville, GA. Doors open at 7:30 and show begins at 8:00. In a Georgia Heritage Championship match, Ronnie Rage defends against "Hotshot" Jamie Holmes. Leatherface defends the SCW Heavyweight championship. Also in action will be Conner Cruze, Flatline, The Cult of Chaos, Mike Margera, TA Stanton, Gregory Haze, Mortochai, Michael Stone and much more. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for kids 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under. (Brian Slack)

Tomorrow night at 7:30 in the Pell City Civic Center in Pell City, AL, Global Championship Wrestling will be in action. Advertised to appear are David Young, Maddog, Samoan Soldiers, Johnny Swinger, Inhuman Fly, Bull Buchanan, Mudbone, Veronica Fairchild, Genni Right, Thunder Horse, TT3, Nasty Kritter, Orion Bishop, Soul Crusher, Joey Lightning, Jesse Pain, and the Russian Assassin. For ticket information call (205) 338-9713. (Brian Slack)

The National Wrestling Alliance will converge at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, on June 7. Initially intended to be simply a taping for the NWA Wrestling Showcase, the event has escalated in scale, including formal inductions of previously named NWA Hall of Fame members, as well as honoring this year’s members as well. Tommy Rich, the Iron Sheik, Nikita Koloff, the Corsicans (Joe & Jean), and the Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton), will be among the 2008 class, and it has been announced that Ric Flair will join them. The entire 2008 class will be present at the event. Already in the Hall of Fame and expected to be honored at the event are Lou Thesz, Sam Muchnick, Harley Race, Eddie Graham, Dory Funk, Jr., Jim Barnett, Lelani Kai, the Rock & Roll Express, Saul Weingeroff, Gordon Solie, Lance Russell, and Jim Cornette, who will be master of ceremonies. Also advertised up to this point in regard to matches and/or appearances are as follows: Rich versus Abdullah the Butcher; Phil Shatter, Mikal Judas, and Iceberg in a three-way for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title; Sid Vicious; and Rob Conway. (Rich Tate)

On June 20 at 7:00 PM, Ultimate Championship Wrestling goes to the Dade City Armory in Dade City, FL. On June 21 at 7:00, UCW will be at the Outlet Mall in Spring Hill, FL. Advertised for both shows: "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas, Ox Baker, Robbie Ellis, and Travis Funk. Tickets for both events are $25 for ringside, $20 for general, $15 ringside for kids 5-11, $10 for kids 5-11, and free for kids under 5. For the Dade City show, there will also be an autograph session at Beef O Brady's from 2-4. There will also be an autograph session at Outlet Mall from 2-4 before the Spring Hill event. For more information call (813) 377-2590. (Brian Slack)

Total Nonstop Action has announced the following events: July 19 in Monroe, LA, at the Monroe Civic Center; and July 20 in Little Rock, AR, at the AllTell Arena. (Rich Tate)

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

Jimmy Rave has arrived in Japan where he will participate in New Japan Pro Wrestling's Best of the Super Juniors tournament. His first three matches are May 30 at Soka City Sports Gymnasium - Best of Super Juniors- Block B: Rave vs AKIRA, June 1 in Tokyo at Korakuen Hall - Koji Kanemoto, AKIRA & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Rave & Yujiro & Tetsuya Naito, and June 4 at Toyama Techno Hall - Best of Super Juniors- Block B: Rave vs. Naito. Rave will be in Japan through June 16. (Larry Goodman)

We received word from Bobby Simmons, who conducted the memorial service yesterday for Susan ‘Pebbles’ Adams, who died last week. Adams was once a valet and wife of Chick Donovan. She leaves behind a fiancé and son, whose father is Donovan. According to Simmons, “The service went well and we were well represented by Gene Bennett, Bill Dromo, Debi Simmons, Charlie Smith, Juanita Timbs, Brian Green, and Buck Timbs. Joyce Grable and her sister sang beautifully at the service. Thanks be to God she left a testimony of her faith and I believe she is at home with The Master.” He then added, “Please remember her fiancé, David, and her son as they have a rough road to travel in the days ahead. Life is fragile, handle it with prayer.” (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Jake Roberts (53), Lexie Fyfe, and Dan Masters today. GWH also wishes a happy birthday to Vampiro, who turns 41 tomorrow.

Today in Memoriam: Phil Lawson (48, 1949), Espanto I (35, 1968), and Lenny Montana (1992). Tomorrow in Memoriam: Joe Shimkus (1934), Jack Kaiser (1991), George Kopecky (74, 2000), and Tex McKenzie (71, 2001).

MAY 30 NOSTALGIA

MAY 30, 1925: Joe Stecher defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko in St. Louis, MO.

MAY 30, 1932 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – SUNNYDALE ARENA (C.S. Lippard – Promoter) > Sammy Miller defeated Swede Hanson > Bearcat Jones defeated Jackie Nichols > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* defeated Warren Whitten / Notes: Jack Ross had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since May 2, 1932.

MAY 30, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Lloyd Brown versus Alton Woods > John Dameron versus Eddie Wagner > John Mauldin versus Dink Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 30, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Marvin and Ivan Vakturoff wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Milo Steinborn at 49:30 (2-0) / Notes: It was reported that 8,000 were in attendance for this card. Jim Londos had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1930. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. There was also a preliminary match, but no details were reported following the card.

MAY 30, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – MUNICIPAL STADIUM (W.K. Carswell – Promoter) > Tom Mahoney versus Dick Lever > Bobby Stewart versus Jim Achlin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 30, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Johnny Runyon > Pete Rogers versus Jack Toney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Son Almand was also scheduled to wrestle in the main event versus an opponent unknown at this time.

MAY 30, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dorv Roche and Chief Chewacki wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Karl Sarpolis defeated Karl Davis > Gino Garibaldi defeated Pete Sauer (2-1)

MAY 30, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Boxing Match: Gene Johnson versus Roy Queen > Battle Royal featuring Totem Pole Anderson, Bob Anderson, Little George, and Whitey Patterson > No TL Match: Tarzan Jordan versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 30, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Tom Mahoney wrestled to a draw > Rudy Strongberg defeated Bill McIntyre > Don McIntyre & Johnny Long defeated Jim Coffield & Al Galento > Ray Villmer defeated Earl Wampler

MAY 30, 1953 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Steele versus Carlos Guzman > Nick Carter & Tex Riley versus Danny Dusek & Raoul Lopez > Art Nelson versus Henry Harrell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 30, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre and Charro Azteca wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Andre Drapp defeated Doran O’Hara > Eddie Gossett defeated Dizzy Davis (2-0) > Andre Drapp & Red McIntyre defeated Doran O’Hara & Charro Azteca

MAY 30, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Cummings versus Steve Novak > Texas Death Match: Tarzan White versus Tokyo Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 30, 1958 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Judy Glover defeated Catherine Simpson > Mixed Tag Team Match: Freddie Blassie & Catherine Simpson defeated Ronnie Etchison & Judy Glover > The Mighty Yankee defeated Don Lee by disqualification

MAY 30, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Rasmussen & Derrell Cochran defeated Jack Steele & Tiny Evans > Prince Kalani defeated Gypsy Joe

MAY 30, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Mark Stone > Charlie Harben & Prince Kalani defeated Tony Barbetta & Bulldog Lawley > Lenny Montana and Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw at 60:00

MAY 30, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Ann Casey versus Andrea Swenson > Joe McCarthy & Red Roberts versus the Bavarian Boys > Joe Scarpa versus Sputnik Monroe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 30, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall defeated Tim Geohagen > Tom Bradley defeated Silento Rodriguez > The Kentuckians defeated Mitsu & Sugi Sito > Bill Dromo defeated Skandor Akbar > Professional #2 & the Assassins defeated Louie Tillet, El Mongol & the Professional / Notes: In the program for this card, it was reported that Tom Bradley was upset with referee Leo Garibaldi as a result of his match with El Mongol on May 23, 1969. Bradley was claiming that Garibaldi blocked his entry back into the ring after rolling out for a breather, which led to Mongol having an advantage to cover Bradley for the pin. Bradley had apparently issued a challenge to wrestle Garibaldi as a result, and Garibaldi said he was prepared if the match was set up to happen. It was reported that the Professional had issued a challenge to Professional #2 to a match where both men would risk their masks, but that no answer had yet been given by Pro #2. It was announced that a match was scheduled to take place on June 6, 1969, between Lou Thesz and Paul DeMarco, but that DeMarco was trying to back out of the match. Paul Jones claimed he had scheduled this match because DeMarco wanted a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Title held by Dory Funk, Jr., and that DeMarco had initially agreed to Jones’ promise that should he defeat Thesz, he would do all he could to sign the match between DeMarco and Funk, Jr. Jones felt that DeMarco was having second thoughts as to whether he could defeat Thesz. It was also announced that Dory Funk, Jr., and Los Toros would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

MAY 30, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres defeated George Harris > Nick Bockwinkel & Paul DeMarco and Doug Gilbert & the Challenger wrestled to a draw > Buddy Colt defeated Dale Jones / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

MAY 30, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated the Champ > Derrell Cochran defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Jerry Oates and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong & Dick Steinborn defeated Ox Baker & Assassin #1 > Koa Tiki defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification / Notes: Assassin #2 was disqualified by referee Eddie Smith during his match with Koa Tiki for using karate. Tiki retaliated by removing the Assassin’s mask, but his face was quickly covered by Assassin #1 and his identity could not be revealed. It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Macon on June 13, 1972.

MAY 30, 1973 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – MEMORIAL FOOTBALL STADIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Watts versus Bob Armstrong / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 30, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings and Lorenzo Parente wrestled to a draw > Rocky Johnson defeated Cowboy Parker > Bob Armstrong, Robert Fuller & Rocky Johnson defeated Jerry Lawler, Don Kent & Bob Orton, Jr. > Bob Backlund and Ken Dillinger wrestled to a draw > Dusty Rhodes & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Harley Race & Toru Tanaka > Abdullah the Butcher defeated the Sheik by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jack Brisco* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: Eddie Creatchman managed the Sheik. Rock Hunter managed Toru Tanaka and Abdullah the Butcher. Ron West and Bobby Simmons were credited as being referees for this card.

MAY 30, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated Bill Howard > Handicap Match: Waldo Von Erich defeated Jerry Stubbs & Roberto Soto > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Dick Slater > Thunderbolt Patterson & Black Atlas defeated Ole & Gene Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones* defeated the French Angel / Notes: Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater.

MAY 30, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hartford Love defeated Roger Howell > Helmut Schmidt defeated Paul Ellering > Ivan Koloff defeated Adrian Adonis > Lumberjack Match: Tommy Rich defeated Rock Hunter > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated Ole Anderson > Bob Armstrong defeated Ole Anderson / Notes: Ole Anderson substituted for Stan Hansen in the match with Bob Armstrong.

MAY 30, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton versus Jerry Roberts > Frank Monte versus Mike Stallings > Ray Candy versus Doug Somers > Ivan Koloff & Kurt Von Hess versus Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #1 > Bob Armstrong versus the Masked Superstar > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed the Masked Superstar.

MAY 30, 1980 (FRIDAY) – DALTON, GA – FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff versus Kevin Sullivan & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Tommy Rich versus Austin Idol / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.

MAY 30, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Gibson versus Gypsy Joe > Jerry Oates versus Bryan St. John > Bobby Eaton versus Mike Sharpe > Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts versus Ricky Gibson & Tommy Rich / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Michael Hayes was locked in a cage at ringside during the match between Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts and Ricky Gibson & Tommy Rich.

MAY 31 NOSTALGIA

MAY 31, 1932 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ernie Dusek defeated Frank Speer > Paul Jones defeated Tom Marvin (2-1)

MAY 31, 1933 (WEDNESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EGAN PARK ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Alton Woods versus Smitty Anderson > Pat Austin versus Ambrose Cole > Bill Collins versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

MAY 31, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Wesley Brownlee versus Whitey Patterson > John Mauldin versus Dan Kellenger > Hans Kaempfer versus Chief Barefoot / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 31, 1935 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Foy Rivers versus Gorilla Powell > Jack Trainer versus Honey Boy Hackney > Sammy Miller versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Totem Pole Anderson was the special referee for the match between Sammy Miller and Son Almand.

MAY 31, 1937 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Ferona versus Bulldog Mallory > Jack Bloomfield versus Don Rainey > John Mauldin versus Paddy Nolan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 31, 1952 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White defeated Howard Cantonwine > Women’s Match: Louise Greene defeated Ethel Johnson by disqualification > Danny & Wally Dusek defeated Don McIntyre & Doran O’Hara > Gorgeous George defeated Angelo Martinelli / Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

MAY 31, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Harry Smith defeated Frank Thompson > Women’s World Title Match: Mildred Burke* defeated Millie Stafford > El Toro defeated Jack Dillon > Clyde Steeves and Chief Big Heart wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: Mildred Burke had been the reigning Women’s World Champion since she defeated Betty Nichols in Columbus, OH, on December 1, 1938.

MAY 31, 1957 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Barbara Baker versus Mars Bennett > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Von Brawner* versus George Drake / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to how Kurt Von Brawner came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows him losing the title to Don McIntyre on May 3, 1957, in Atlanta. The last reference to the title in Marietta shows Red McIntyre as champion on February 22, 1957.

MAY 31, 1957 (FRIDAY) – COLLEGE PARK, GA – NORTH CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Galento & Babe Zaharias versus Al Massey & Oni Wiki Wiki / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 31, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert and Corsica Joe wrestled to a draw > The Corsicans defeated Lou Whitson & Doug Gilbert > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Bill Dromo / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel on April 15, 1960, in Atlanta.

MAY 31, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Dot Carter defeated Fran Gravette by disqualification > Mixed Tag Team Match: Tiny Evans & Fran Gravette defeated Bob Rasmussen & Dot Carter > Jerry Graham & Gypsy Joe defeated Guy Mitchell & Prince Kalani

MAY 31, 1963 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Eisenburg defeated Tito Kopa by disqualification > Derrell Cochran defeated John Heath > Dick Steinborn defeated George Harris > Bill Dromo and Lenny Montana wrestled to a draw at 60:00

MAY 31, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Valdez defeated Oki Shikina > Tank Morgan defeated Johnny Walker > Dick Steinborn & Bob Armstrong defeated the Rising Suns > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Joyce Grable > Pat O’Connor & Mario Galento defeated the Infernos > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt & El Mongol* to win title / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Jim Wilson was the special referee for the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and Hans Schmidt & El Mongol. Gentleman X (2) managed Schmidt & El Mongol. Jack Crawford also appeared at the request of Paul Jones, so that he could see both Crawford and Gentleman X at the same time. Bob Armstrong was quoted in the program for this card that he had resigned as a firefighter to devote his time to wrestling. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. Hans Schmidt & El Mongol had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres on April 26, 1968, in Atlanta.

MAY 31, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Mitsu Sito > Lou Thesz & the Professional defeated Assassin #1 & Professional #2 / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. During the match between Lou Thesz & the Professional and Assassin #1 & Professional #2, Thesz removed the Professional #2’s mask to identify him as Paul DeMarco.

MAY 31, 1973 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Wayne Cowan versus Rod Vickery > Mixed Tag Team Match: Jesse James & Barbara Owens versus Krusher Karlson & Sheila Reeves > Oki Shikina versus the Avenger > World Light Heavyweight Title Match: the Golden Gladiator* versus Dick Steinborn > Jack Armstrong & Ox Baker versus Argentina Apollo & Kubla Khan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 31, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson defeated Jack Welch > Dennis Stamp defeated the Great Malenko by disqualification > Bob Sweetan defeated Jerry Oates > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Steve Keirn & Pat O’Connor > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller* to win title > Southern States Heavyweight Title Match: Jerry Brisco* defeated Pat Patterson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Buddy Colt > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Jack Brisco* defeated Dusty Rhodes > Cage Match: Andre the Giant defeated Bill Watts / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin. Pat O’Connor was the special referee for the match between Andre the Giant and Bill Watts.

MAY 31, 1975 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Larry Zbyszko defeated Billy Raven > Billy Spears defeated Bill Dromo > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Dennis Hall > Bob Armstrong, Robert Fuller & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Toru Tanaka & the Outlaws / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Toru Tanaka.

MAY 31, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wayne Cowan and Ted Oates wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > The Great Goliath defeated Jerry Oates > Ken Mantell defeated Black Gordman > Abdullah the Butcher defeated Dean Ho > Mark Lewin & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Gary Hart & the Spoiler / Notes: Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher and the Spoiler.

MAY 31, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings defeated Abe Jacobs at 13:00 > Randy Savage defeated Richard Blood at 12:00 > Waldo Von Erich defeated Roberto Soto at 9:00 > Black Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Dick Slater & Lars Anderson > Macon Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Ole Anderson* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 ended in a double countout / Notes: Black Atlas was the special referee for the match between Ole Anderson and Mr. Wrestling #2. Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater.

MAY 31, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Ruggers versus Steve Regal > Adrian Adonis versus Hartford Love > Tommy Rich versus the French Angel > Ivan Koloff versus Pez Whatley > Stan Hansen, Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Ole Anderson, Rock Hunter & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

MAY 31, 1980 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – MID-SOUTH AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gerald Finley defeated Jim Nelson > Kevin Sullivan defeated Charlie Fulton > Genichiro Tenryu defeated Snake Brown > Austin Idol versus Mr. Wrestling #2 ruled a no contest > Lumberjack Match: Ole & Lars Anderson versus Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff ended in a double disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.

MAY 31, 1981 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky & Robert Gibson defeated Bobby Eaton & the French Angel > Steve O defeated Bryan St. John > Mike Sharpe defeated Ken Patera by disqualification > Ted DiBiase defeated Nikolai Volkoff > NWA World Tag Team Title Cage Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts > Dog Collar Match: the Junkyard Dog defeated Michael Hayes > Bruiser Brody versus Abdullah the Butcher ruled a no contest > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Tommy Rich defeated Harley Race* by disqualification > Lights Out Match: Bruce Reed defeated Bruiser Brody by disqualification / Notes: Steve O substituted for Wahoo McDaniel in the match with Bryan St. John. Michael Hayes joined Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts at the ring during their match with Ole & Gene Anderson, and Gordy and Roberts joined Hayes during his match with the Junkyard Dog.