GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/01-02/2008

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NEWS

I returned from my business trip later than expected on Sunday, so this report will contain two day’s worth of news, notes, and nostalgia, including that of June 1 as well as today. (Rich Tate)

In an email response to the Rasslin’ Riot website, Stan Lane stated that he never spoke with the promoter of New Generation Wrestling, Matt Holder, to accept any bookings. Lane said that when he became aware that he was being advertised for the NGW shows, he asked Sal Corrente to handle it, because he didn't need the aggravation. You can read his complete response here. (Larry Goodman)

World Wrestling Entertainment’s results from the One Night Stand PPV at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, CA, on June 1: Jeff Hardy over Umaga in a falls count anywhere match; the Big Show over Tommy Dreamer, Chavo Guerrero, John Morrison, and CM Punk in a five-man Singapore cane match; John Cena over JBL in a first blood match; Beth Phoenix over Melina in an “I Quit” match; Batista over Shawn Michaels in a stretcher match; Triple H over Randy Orton in a last man standing match to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title; and Edge over the Undertaker in a tables, ladders, and chairs match to win the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Title. It has been determined that Orton, who was injured during his match with Triple H last night, has a broken collarbone, and is expected to be out for about three months. WWE’s RAW crew will be at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA, tonight. (Rich Tate)

In a show dedicated to Will Power on June 1, !BANG! presented Support the Troops 27 at the Funking Conservatory in Ocala, FL. In a Woman's Championship Contenders match, The Claw defeated Lexie Fyfe. In an 8-man tag team championship match, Dory Funk, Jr, Osamu Nishimura, Ryan Mitchell, and Johnny Magnum defeated Shane Chung, Blain Rage, Antonio Thomas, and Elvis Sharp. Damien retained the hardcore title by defeating Johnny Romano. In the 4-way double crown championship tournament match between ll Marchese vs. "Loudmouth" David Sands vs. Elvis Sharp vs. Chris "Animal" Jones, everyone was disqualified. Shane Chung defeated Flying Ryan "Air" Mitchell w/Sandi Skye to become the new Funking Conservatory Florida champion. (Brian Slack)

Great Championship Wrestling returns to Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex on June 5 with a start time of 7:30pm. Advertised: David Young versus Sonny Siaki, and Hot Like Lava will defend the GCW Tag Team Title against J-Rod and Tex Monroe. GCW Heavyweight Champion Johnny Swinger, Micah Taylor, Scotty Beach, and The Bruiser are also advertised. (Larry Goodman)

The Georgia Pro Wrestling Association will host their bi-weekly Thursday night event from Club What's Next??? in Tifton, GA, on June 12 at 8pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, kids 6-12 $5, and under 6 get in free. Advertised: in the main event, "Platinum Playboy" Preston Paradise will defend the GPWA Heavyweight Championship against "The Black Supaman" A.J. Steele. In the semi-main event, "The Shooter" Vordell Walker will take on "The Next Level" Jon Davis. Other matches include: 400lb. Almighty Brokishi vs. "The Real Deal" Jake Slater, "The New Breed" Shawn Hunter vs. Pain, "The Poppers" Remy Marcel & Ash Kristiansen vs. "The Lumberjacks" Dagon Briggs & Jack Manley, and Dallas Riley vs. Johnny Romano vs. Psych in a Triple Threat Match. For more information, call (229) 382-6520. (Thomas Bugg)

NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA, on May 31: Bo Newsom beat Andrew Pendleton and Jay Clinton in a triple threat match by pinning Clinton at 4:22. Jeff Lewis & Brodie Chase & Melissa Coates & Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews) & The Technicians (Bob E & Tyler Smith) beat Don Matthews & Wild Bunch (Billy Buck & Chris King) & Wes Grissom & Chip Day & Adrian Hawkins & T.K. Cross in 14:24. Iceberg (with The Reverend) beat Shatter (with Attorney Jeff G. Bailey) to retain the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title in 12:43 after the Reverend interfered. Mikal Judas & Ace Rockwell & New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters) beat Todd Sexton & Chad Parham & Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis (with Seth Delay) in 14:42 when Rockwell pinned Sexton. Shadow Jackson & Slim J beat Devil’s Rejects (Azrael & Shaun Tempers with the Reverend) via DQ in 11:55 when Concrete Gorilla interfered. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from their May 31 show in Manchester, GA, with a reported crowd of 225: Chick Donovan defeated Dustin Powers by submission, El Loco, Jr. & Justin Dirt beat Southside Trash (Rowdy & Raunchy) when Loco pinned Raunchy to record a win in his first professional match, Thomas Britain defeated Ron Stalker, Big Beef Simmons defeated Jonathon Davis, Colt Derringer defeated Brokishi, and Mr. Hughes defeated Chris Stevens with the help of brass knuckles. (Larry Goodman)

Showtime All-Star Wrestling results for May 30 from the Bakery aka the SAW Wrestling Palace in Millersville, TN, are as follows: Shane Eden & Josh Crowe beat Chris Cane & Larry Cooter by DQ, Frank Malone (with Cody Malone) beat Drew Haskins, Sigmon beat Shane Andrews, Adam Armor beat Alex Shepard, Jay Phoenix beat Tatsu and Chase Stevens beat Hammerjack (with Paul Adams). SAW results from May 31 in Columbia, TN, at Morton's Auction House are a follows: Drew Haskins beat Anthony Wayne, Jay Phoenix beat Tatsu, Chris Cane beat Drew Haskins, Larry Cooter beat Antonio Cathey, Pandora beat Susan Morton and Shane Morton beat Hammerjack (with Paul Adams). (Larry Goodman)

Power Pro Wrestling results from the Recreation Center in Bremen, GA, on May 31: Rip over Brian Lawler; Chris Lightning & Ken Timbs, Jr., over Lamar Phillips & A.J. Black; Josh Storm over Billy Knight; Josh Stone & Cameron Valentine over Frankie Valentine & Cru Jones, substituting for J-Rod, with Jones turning on his partner; Murder One over Bulldog Raines; and an impromptu main event featuring Frankie Valentine, Josh Storm & Bulldog Raines versus Josh Stone, Cameron Valentine, Cru Jones & Murder One ended in a no contest. The next PPW card will be in Bremen on June 15. (Rich Tate)

United Championship Wrestling results from the first Tennessee War Games in Maryville, TN, on May 31: J-Mac over the Ayatollah; the Rip over Scotty Atomic; Trooper T over Chris Sullivan by disqualification to retain the UCW Television Title; the Death Row Inmates over Henry Hoss & Chester in a cage match; and Edward Idol won the War Games over John Justice, Jeff Anderson, Robbie Race, Travis Sawyer, and Keith Knox to retain the UCW Heavyweight Title. UCW will be in Tazewell, TN, on June 7, Jacksboro, TN, on June 14, and in Newport, TN, on June 21. (Rich Tate)

United States Wrestling Organization/ATL results for May 31 from Nashville, TN, at the Stadium Inn in front of a small crowd of 35. Damien Payne beat Boy (w/Richard Lowe), Dyronic beat Bizzare-O, L.T. Falk over Intern, Little Booger (with Charming Charles) beat Shawn Hoodrich, Richard Lowe (with Boy) beat White Tiger, Chris Norte & Michael Jablonski beat L.T. Falk & Damien Payne and New York Gangster & Tommy Capone in a 3-way when Jablonski pinned Capone. USWO results from May 30 in Nashville, TN, at the Stadium Inn with attendance of only 60, the lowest for a USWO show in 18 months. Advance Financial sponsored the show, which was to celebrate USWO's third anniversary at the Stadium Inn. Justin Spade beat Dyronic and Intern in a 3-way when Spade pinned Intern. The New York Gangster beat Chris Norte. Cousin Jason X beat Shane Smalls. T.J. Harley beat Seven (w/Charming Charles) to win the vacant ATL Championship. Cowboy Bud Ellis beat Tim Renesto (with Charming Charles) by DQ when Charles hit Ellis with a cane as he had Renesto in a figure four. Mark Anthony (with Charming Charles) beat Chris Michaels to win the USWO Championship. Damien Payne & LT Falk beat Quinton Quarisma & J.C. Crowe to win the USWO Tag Team Championship by getting double pins. (Larry Goodman)

AWA World-1 South results from Ellaville, GA, on May 30: Ricky Romeo defeated Big Bank Barfield, Lou Cypher and Pain ended in a double-disqualification, Francisco Ciatso defeated Barney Rumble, "The Golden Boy" Chick Donovan and J-Rod defeated Jake Slater and Pete Cannon. It appeared that in an effort to receive two pay days, Ciatso wrestled as the Bug and lost to Wildfire Tommy Rich, who then removed the Bug's mask to reveal Ciatso. As a result, the AWA Southern Heavyweight title remains with The Bug because The Bug didn't defend the title. Attendance was an energetic 159. Promoter Jody Peterman says that World-1 South will return to Ellaville on June 28. (Thomas Bugg)

Championship Wrestling Overload results from May 30 at the Johnson County Recreation Center in Wrightsville, GA: Cynder over Ivan Parker; the Ringlord over BOB; Jamar Acid versus Flatline ended in a double countout; Shawn Hunter & Will Allen over Scotty Carmichael & Brandon Kage; the Iron Bear over J.T. Crews to retain the CWO Southern States Heavyweight Title; Damien & Damien Dread over Derrick Andrew Reynolds & Loco Motive to retain the CWO Tag Tem Title; and Bobby Joiner versus Anthony Henry & Leatherface was a no contest. (Rich Tate)

Alternative Pro Wrestling results for May 30 in Royston, GA, at the Royston Gym for a crowd of 120 are as follows: Slim J & Bo Newsome beat Page Ericks & Scottie Priest, North Georgia Champion "Superstar" Aaron Lee w/Dustin Powers retains his title against Ethan Case, D.I.E. (Vincent Chambers & Devon Michaels) def. Stoney Hooker & Drew McElrath, Tag Champions Azrael & Darkness beat The Friday Night Franchise (Ryan Michaels & Matt "Sex" Sells), Seth Delay defeated Justin Dirt, Shadow Jackson & Chris Damian over Brandon Parker & Chris Mayne, Dustin Powers beat Chris King and Don Matthews & Billy Buck won by DQ in a handicap match against Jeremy V and the Hellbillies with JT Talent at ringside. (Larry Goodman)

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 made an immediate impact on the New Japan Pro Wrestling Super Juniors Tournament by upsetting AKIRA in his first match. pinned AKIRA at 11:25 with the Rock the World on the May 31 show at Soka City Sports Gymnasium. Rave next tournament match is June 4 against Tetsuya Naito. (Larry Goodman)

The southeast Georgia-based Down South Hardcore Wrestling promotion is under new management, and they have informed me that fans should expect drastic changes in the coming months. (Thomas Bugg)

Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling. (Rich Tate)

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

Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. Click here for the latest entry. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Lex Luger (50), A.J. Styles (30), and Velvet Sky (27). We also wish a belated happy birthday to Ian Rotten, whose birthday was Sunday.

Yesterday in Memoriam: George Cannon (62, 1994), Junkyard Dog (45, 1998), Mark Mendian (20, 2000), and Prince Pullins (74, 2006). Today in Memoriam: Pete McKay (54, 2002), Freddie Blassie (85, 2003), and Sandy Barr (69, 2007).

JUNE 1 NOSTALGIA

JUNE 1, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Red Terry – Promoter) > Young Londos defeated Paul Burns > The Masked Marvel defeated A.K. Bell > Ted Radcliffe defeated Jackie Reynolds / Notes: There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 1, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – NORTHWEST ARENA (Northwest Atlanta Baseball Club – Promoter) > Oscar Williamson versus Dink Almand > Eddie Wagner versus Young Gotch / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a battle royal and a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 1, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) Notes: A scheduled card for this date was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for June 8, 1934.

JUNE 1, 1934 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Sammy George versus Billy the Greek > John Mauldin versus Chief Barefoot / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Fans were admitted free of charge.

JUNE 1, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Joe Wolfe versus the Satin Kid > Billy Rayburn versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 1, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danno O'Mahoney defeated Ernie Dusek > Frank Speer and Dorv Roche wrestled to a draw > Bob Gregory defeated Pierre LaBelle / Notes: It was reported that 3,000 were in attendance for this card.

JUNE 1, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bill Hall versus Jack Dillon > Charlie Keene versus Billy Sandow > Southern Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Joe Gunther* versus Red Roberts / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that earlier in the day, Ken Hollis was injured in an automobile accident in Lutz, FL, and his wife was killed. Joe Gunther had been billed as the Southern Junior Heavyweight Champion since May 25, 1939.

JUNE 1, 1946 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter & Kay Bell defeated Dick Lever & Bill Collins > Jack Hader defeated Steve Martin > Al Massey defeated Babe Zaharias by disqualification > Buddy Rogers defeated Jim Coffield

JUNE 1, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Red Dugan versus Mr. X > Henry Piers versus Bill Collins > Tony Mello versus Joe Estes / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 1, 1949 (WEDNESDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tommy Ward defeated Al O'Shea > Jack Coulter defeated Honey Boy Hannigan > Jack Blackstock and Barefoot Ballard wrestled to a draw

JUNE 1, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Steele versus Red McIntyre > Danny Dusek versus Tex Riley > Bobby Lane versus Carlos Guzman > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Art Nelson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953.

JUNE 1, 1959 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Harben defeated Skull Murphy by disqualification > Freddie Blassie and Dickie Gunkel wrestled to a draw

JUNE 1, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Whitson versus Corsica Joe > Doug Gilbert versus Prince Nero > The Corsicans defeated Lou Whitson & Chief Little Eagle / Notes: Aside from the match between the Corsicans and Lou Whitson & Chief Little Eagle, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.

JUNE 1, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Dunn defeated Greg Peterson > Joe Scarpa defeated Johnny Heidman > Sputnik Monroe & Red Roberts defeated the Bavarian Boys

JUNE 1, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Eisenburg and Tony Baillargeon wrestled to a draw > George Harris defeated Jesse James > The Corsicans defeated Billy Hines & Chief Little Eagle

JUNE 1, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Pedro Valdez > Bob Armstrong & Enrique Torres defeated Tank Morgan & El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol.

JUNE 1, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring Bob Armstrong, Fidel Castillo, Bill Dromo, Krusher Karlson, Roberto Soto, and Billy Spears > Dick Steinborn versus Guillotine Gordon > No TL Match: Choo-Choo Lynn & Klondike Bill versus the Assassins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

JUNE 1, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bearcat Brown defeated Otto Von Heller > Billy Spears & Bobby Shane defeated Rocket Monroe & Tiger Conway, Jr. > Stan Vachon versus Ramon Torres ruled a no contest > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Joyce Grable > Bob Orton, Jr., & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Super Infernos > Bill Watts defeated Jack Brisco > Cadillac versus $8,500: Bob Armstrong defeated Bobby Duncum > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* and Tim Woods wrestled to a draw / Notes: Rocket Monroe substituted for Norvel Austin to team with Tiger Conway, Jr., in the match with Billy Spears & Bobby Shane. Mr. Wrestling #1 had announced he would unmask before the match with Harley Race, and did as promised, revealing himself as Tim Woods. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. Within the program for this card, there is a full-page advertisement for “Georgia Championship Wrestling”, providing the first information we have regarding tapings. We know that the WTCG studios at this time were on West Peachtree Street, but here we learn that tapings began at 3:00 PM, meaning very little room for editing could be done by the 6:00 PM airing of the program. Also in this program is information on where the show can be seen outside of the Atlanta area: Channel 12 WRDW in Augusta (2:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday) and Savannah has two locations (2:30 to 3:30 PM Saturday on Channel 22 WJCL and 11:00 PM to Midnight Saturday on Channel 11 WTOC). The Augusta and Savannah episodes were one week behind the Atlanta version. There is also the first reference to local radio personality Jim Bell working on the Atlanta staff, as he was handling chores as Ring Announcer, and was also apparently assisting in putting the event programs together.

JUNE 1, 1973 (FRIDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Dick Steinborn – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Randy Curtis versus the Golden Gladiator > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Jack Armstrong & Ox Baker versus Dick Steinborn & Argentina Apollo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 1, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Stamp and Art Nelson wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Big John > Jack Welch & Robert Fuller defeated Ron & Terry Garvin > Bob Sweetan defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Jerry Brisco & Andre the Giant defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

JUNE 1, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Mantell defeated Randy Alls > Wayne Cowan defeated El Bracero > Les Thornton & Tony Charles and Ted & Jerry Oates wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong defeated the Great Goliath > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Black Gordman > Macon Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Abdullah the Butcher > Battle Royal: Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Randy Alls, Bob Armstrong, El Bracero, Abdullah the Butcher, Tony Charles, Wayne Cowan, the Great Goliath, Black Gordman, Choo-Choo Lynn, Ken Mantell, Jerry Oates, Ted Oates, Les Thornton, and Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 1, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle versus Charlie Fulton > Roberto Soto versus Randy Savage > Handicap Match: Waldo Von Erich versus Richard Blood & Abe Jacobs > Dick Slater versus Black Atlas > Lars Anderson versus Thunderbolt Patterson > World Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Ole & Gene Anderson* versus Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater.

JUNE 1, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert versus Wolfgang Schmidt > Adrian Adonis versus Helmut Schmidt > Steve Regal versus Ivan Koloff > Rocky Johnson versus Rock Hunter > Stan Hansen versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher, Wolfgang & Helmut Schmidt.

JUNE 1, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Carl Fergie defeated Charlie Fulton > Mike Stallings defeated Bill Howard > Ivan Koloff & Kurt Von Hess defeated Ray Candy & Norvel Austin > Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson > Bob Armstrong defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification > Handicap Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Bobby Heenan & Blackjack Lanza by disqualification / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 1, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bruce Reed defeated Bobby Eaton > Ricky Gibson defeated the French Angel > Steve O defeated Bobby Eaton > Bryan St. John and Jerry Oates wrestled to a draw > Ken Patera defeated Robert Gibson

JUNE 1, 1983 (WEDNESDAY) – TOLEDO, OH – SPORTS ARENA (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Iron Sheik defeated Brett Wayne > Destruction, Inc., defeated Ray Candy & Pez Whatley > Ron Garvin defeated Bob Roop > Paul Orndorff defeated Larry Zbyszko > Tommy Rich defeated Killer Brooks > Dick Murdoch defeated Buzz Sawyer by disqualification / Notes: Paul Ellering managed the Iron Sheik and Destruction, Inc.

JUNE 2 NOSTALGIA

JUNE 2, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CASCADE ARENA (L.H. Brumbelow and William Jordan – Promoters) > Boxing Match: Battling Bozo defeated Jack Britt > Mike Brady defeated George Brown > Bill Campbell defeated Gene Lowry > Frank Remille and Young Londos wrestled to a draw / Notes: It was reported that this was the first card at this venue.

JUNE 2, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PINES ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Matt Jones versus Norman Flanagan > Joe Davis versus Milton Tonnley / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a battle royal and a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card. It was reported that this was the first card at this venue.

JUNE 2, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Pat Williams versus Alton Woods > Bill Crussell versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also two boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 2, 1948 (WEDNESDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tommy Ward versus Big Boy Williams > Henry Piers versus Mile High Ross > Tony Mello versus Red Dugan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 2, 1951 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charley Laye versus Lozano Martinez > Nick Carter versus Lou Plummer > Don McIntyre versus Babe Zaharias > Tarzan White versus Mr. Moto / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Fuji managed Mr. Moto.

JUNE 2, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Howard Cantonwine versus Angelo Martinelli > Women’s Match: Ethel Johnson versus Willie Mae Jones > Danny Dusek versus Tarzan White > Al Massey versus Gorgeous George / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

JUNE 2, 1956 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence defeated Lou Plummer at 7:00 > Jackie Nichols defeated Jerry Graham at 14:00 > Gene Stanlee defeated Rocky Columbo at 15:00 > Don McIntyre & Jackie Nichols defeated Jerry Graham & Danny McShain

JUNE 2, 1962 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Mark Stone > Andre Drapp defeated Pedro Godoy by disqualification > Women’s Match: Babs Wingo defeated Virginia Franklin > Ray Gunkel defeated Tony Barbetta > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Fran Gravette > Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn defeated Lenny Montana & the Great Malenko > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Kurt & Karl Von Brauner wrestled to a draw / Notes: Ray Gunkel substituted for Eddie Graham to team with Dick Steinborn in the match with Lenny Montana & the Great Malenko. The Assassins vowed to unmask if they lost to Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. Saul Weingeroff managed the Von Brauners. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964. It was announced Don McIntyre was negotiating with Buddy Rogers for future dates. Chief Little Eagle participated in an autograph session for fans.

JUNE 2, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red Steiner defeated Joe McCarthy > Saul Weingeroff, Kurt & Karl Von Brauner defeated Joe Scarpa, Choo-Choo Lynn & the Mighty Jumbo / Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner.

JUNE 2, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson versus Corsica Jean > Joe Scarpa versus Red Roberts > Billy Hines versus Red Roberts > Mario Galento & Jesse James versus Chief Little Eagle & Corsica Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 2, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Kleen defeated Jack Vansky > Tim Geohagen defeated Ron Garvin > Dennis Hall & Ricky Hunter defeated Jack Daniels & Oki Shikina > El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. It was announced that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling Lou Thesz on the card on June 9, 1967, and that Jerry Graham, Ray Gunkel, and Buddy Fuller would be wrestling on the same card.

JUNE 2, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Cisco Grimaldo & Oki Shikina > Midget Women’s Match: Darling Dagmar defeated Diamond Lil > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Professor Kimura > Leon Ogle defeated Homer O’Dell > Paul DeMarco and Doug Gilbert wrestled to a draw / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card. Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim.

JUNE 2, 1971 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Guillotine Gordon by disqualification > Rocket & Flash Monroe defeated Jerry Oates & Roberto Soto > Dick Steinborn and Assassin #2 wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo & Leon Ogle defeated Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

JUNE 2, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Sullivan defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Tim Geohagen defeated Rocket Monroe > Midget Women’s Match: Diamond Lil defeated Darling Dagmar > El Mongol defeated Assassin #1 > Bob Armstrong defeated Flash Monroe > Dick Steinborn defeated Assassin #2 > Roberto Soto defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Darling Dagmar participated in an autograph session for fans. It was announced that Argentina Apollo, Sputnik Monroe, Dick Shannon, Bobo Brazil, Man Mountain Mike, Haystacks Calhoun, and Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 2, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Ron Pritchard defeated Guillotine Gordon > Argentina Apollo defeated Jack Armstrong > Bearcat Wilkerson versus Oki Shikina / Notes: Bearcat Wilkerson and Oki Shikina were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

JUNE 2, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Harley Race defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Jack Brisco defeated Stan Vachon > Sputnik Monroe & Tiger Conway, Jr., defeated Greg Lake & Billy Spears > Bob Armstrong & Ramon Torres defeated the Super Infernos by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

JUNE 2, 1973 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND ACADEMY GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White versus Rick Ferrara > Bobby Duncum versus Tiger Conway Jr. > Masks versus $500: Jerry Oates & Norvel Austin versus the Medics > Billy Spears versus Jack Brisco > Bobby Shane versus Ramon Torres / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 2, 1973 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – NORTH GEORGIA FAIRGROUNDS (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Women’s Match: Barbara Owens versus Sheila Reeves > Battle Royal featuring the Avenger, John Black, Bill Bowman, the Champ, Wayne Cowan, Jesse James, El Mongol, and Joe Turner / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Mr. X managed Bill Bowman and Joe Turner.

JUNE 2, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hartford Love defeated Steve Regal > King Kong Mosca defeated Adrian Adonis > Ivan Koloff defeated Tommy Rich > Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Ole Anderson & the Assassin > Stan Hansen defeated Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 2, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Roberts defeated Charlie Fulton > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Louis Haney & Chick Donovan > Mike Stallings defeated Carl Fergie > Blackjack Lanza defeated Curtis Brazil > Tony Atlas defeated Rick Oliver > Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Frank Monte & Kurt Von Hess / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza.

JUNE 2, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Sharpe defeated the French Angel > Kevin Sullivan and Bob Sweetan wrestled to a draw > Tommy Rich defeated Baron Von Raschke by disqualification > Lumberjack Tag Team Match: Ole & Lars Anderson defeated Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff > Tony Atlas and Austin Idol wrestled to a draw / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.

JUNE 2, 1984 (SATURDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Horner and Tommy Rogers wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: Joyce Grable defeated Cindy Wells > Jake Roberts defeated King Konga > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Tommy Rogers > Ron Garvin defeated Tully Blanchard > Ted DiBiase & the Spoiler defeated Brad Armstrong & the Junkyard Dog / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, and the Spoiler.