GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/07/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Redding Convention Center in Redding, CA, tonight. The SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA, tonight. (Rich Tate)

Ring of Honor will be at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. This event will be taped for a PPV. Advertised: Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Title against Go Shiozaki; Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries versus Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black; Erick Stevens versus Roderick Strong; Kevin Steen & El Generico versus the Vulture Squad (Ruckus & Jigsaw); Jay Briscoe versus Necro Butcher in a falls count anywhere match; and Eddie Kingston versus Jigsaw. Also advertised: Adam Pearce, Brent Albright, Claudio Castagnoli, Chris Hero, Larry Sweeney, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Sara Del Rey, Shane Hagadorn, Bobby Dempsey, Daizee Haze, Delirious, Rhett Titus, Pelle Primeau, and the Orisian Portal. (Rich Tate)

A National Wrestling Alliance event, taping for the NWA Wrestling Showcase, will be at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus Abdullah the Butcher; Phil Shatter, Mikal Judas, and Iceberg in a three-way for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title; Mike DiBiase defends the NWA North American Heavyweight Title against Idol Stevens; the Midnight Express versus the Rock & Roll Express; Sean Waltman & Blue Demon, Jr., will team to wrestle; and Sid Vicious and Rob Conway are also scheduled to appear. There will also be a presentation of the NWA Hall of Fame inductions, which is also said to include appearances by the Iron Sheik, Nikita Koloff, Jim Cornette, and some of the past inductees. (Rich Tate)

NWA Anarchy returns to the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, tonight with an advertised main event of Jay Fury vs. Shadow Jackson with Nemesis and Slim J handcuffed to the top turnbuckle. Other matches advertised include Jeff Lewis & Brodie Chase vs. Don Matthews & Hayden Young, Todd Sexton vs. Bo Newsom, Big Time Playaz vs. Texas Treats, Jeremy Vain & Rob Adonis vs. Wes Grissom & Chip Day, Devil’s Rejects (Shaun Tempers & Azrael) vs. New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters), Wild Bunch (Billy Buck & Chris King) vs. Team Technician (Bob E. & Tyler Smith) and Chad Parham vs. Sal Rinauro. Also on the card: Hollywood Brunettes, Andrew Pendleton III, Malachi, T.K. Cross, Yoshi Hiroshima and NWA Anarchy owner Jerry Palmer. Bell time is 8pm. (Larry Goodman)

Southern States Championship Wrestling will be back at the Enigma Gym in Enigma, GA, tonight at 7:30pm. Advertised: The main event is for the SSCW Heavyweight Championship as the champion Jarrod Michaels defends the title against Impact Player in a No DQ/Falls count anywhere match. "Modern Day Enforcer" Scotty Biggs takes on "Rookie Sensation" Logan Stevens. In a submission challenge match, Ken "The Real Deal" Diesel takes on Johnny Flight. Also appearing on the show will be Melissa Coates and Lorelei Lee. All tickets are $2. (Brian Slack)

Total Championship Wrestling returns to the National Guard Armory in Douglasville, GA, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Advertised: Pretty Boy Floyd versus Awesome TC for the TCW Heavyweight Title; Kenny Dees & Murder One defend the TCW Tag Team Title against Bulldog Raines & the Nightmare; Damon Taz versus Payne; Jess Wade versus Josh Stone; and Keith Williams versus Ken Timbs, Jr. (Rich Tate)

Global Championship Wrestling travels to Palmerdale, AL, tonight. The advertised main event will be a mixed tag team match in which David Young and Veronica Fairchild will battle against Maddog Sawyer and Genni Right. (Brian Slack)

Tonight at 7pm, Full Throttle Wrestling is in Brookwood, AL, at the G.G. Hardin Center. Advertised are the FTW Heavyweight champion Jesse Emerson, FTW tag team champions, Mr. Blur and The Other Guy, Orion Bishop, and Insane Lane. Tickets are $15 ringside and $10 general admission. (Brian Slack)

Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Jewish Community Center in Port Richey, FL, tonight. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Atlas DaBone; Eric Perez & Eddie Colon versus Jack Gabriel & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; and a falls count anywhere match featuring Tyrone Jones versus Afa, Jr. (Rich Tate)

Pro Wrestling Fusion will be at the Saint Lucie County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierce, FL, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM, and doors open at 6:30. Ringside seats are $25, while general admission is $15. Advertised: Steve Madison & Freedom Ryder versus Maximum Capacity & the Sheik; Jon Davis versus Vordell Walker; Chris Jones versus Jerrelle Clarke; Johnny Vandal versus King Kong Fu; Francisco Ciatso versus Norman Smiley; the Shane Twins versus the Heartbreak Express; and Jack Manley versus Fantastic Dantastic. Call (772) 224-9322 for more information. (Rich Tate)

Fusion Tradition Wrestling will be at the Mega Marketplace in McMinnville, TN, tonight, with a bell time of 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8, but kids 6-10 are admitted for $6. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Advertised: BCI defends the FTW Tag Team Title against ELE in a dog collar match; Also advertised are the Cult of Personality, Mary Kelly, Patrick Colvett, Ronin, and Rocky McDaniel. (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

Part 2 of the NWA Anarchy Fanfest Q&A features Attorney Jeff G. Bailey, former Anarchy Heavyweight Champion Shatter, and the silent but deadly "Korean Assassin" Song Pak Du Kim, aka Kimo. Click here for the audio. (Larry Goodman)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Mick Foley, who turns 43 today.

Today in Memoriam: Don Kent (59, 1993), Malcolm Monroe (53, 2004), and John Tenta (42, 2006).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 7, 1932 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (L.C. Warren – Promoter) > Gus Sonnenberg defeated Charley Lehman > John Podubney defeated Butcher Boy Martin

JUNE 7, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Whitey Patterson defeated Wesley Brownlee (2-0) > Billy Lolas defeated Ambrose Cole by disqualification > Oresti Vadalfi defeated John Mauldin > Oresti Vadalfi defeated Bill Collins / Notes: It was reported that 1,500 were in attendance for this card.

JUNE 7, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Ferona versus Jack Bloomfield > Buck Lawson versus Red Smith > Don Rainey versus Paddy Nolan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 7, 1947 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Battle Royal: Mae Young defeated Nell Stewart, Violet Viann, Evelyn Wall and Lola Hart > Nick Carter and Al Galento wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre defeated Jack Kelly > Ray Villmer defeated Tom Mahoney / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

JUNE 7, 1952 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Ethel Johnson versus Louise Greene > Don McIntyre & Tarzan White versus Danny & Wally Dusek > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Al Massey* versus Howard Cantonwine > Angelo Martinelli versus Gorgeous George / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Al Massey had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack McDonald on May 2, 1952, in Atlanta. Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

JUNE 7, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Toro defeated Bob Shipp > Harry Smith and Tex Riley wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Don McIntyre & Chief Big Heart defeated Jack Dillon & Clyde Steeves

JUNE 7, 1955 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gossett versus Andre Drapp > Charro Azteca versus Dizzy Davis > Roy Shire versus Red McIntyre > Eddie Gossett & Charro Azteca versus Andre Drapp & Dizzy Davis / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.

JUNE 7, 1956 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Al Moreno > Jackie Nichols and Lee Grable wrestled to a draw > Danny McShain versus Rocky Columbo ruled a no contest > Gene Stanlee defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification

JUNE 7, 1957 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Roberts versus Babe Zaharias > Southern Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match: Kurt Von Brawner* versus George Drake / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Kurt Von Brawner had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion in Marietta since May 31, 1957, although he lost the title to Don McIntyre on May 3, 1957, in Atlanta.

JUNE 7, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SMITH HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey & Oni Wiki Wiki versus Jack O’Brien & Bob Shipp / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 7, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean versus Chief Little Eagle > The Corsicans defeated Doug Gilbert & Chief Little Eagle > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Mickey Blassie / Notes: Corsica Jean and Chief Little Eagle were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Mickey Blassie substituted for Freddie Blassie in the match with Choo-Choo Lynn.

JUNE 7, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Guy Mitchell defeated Bob Rasmussen > Marco Polo defeated Mark Stone by disqualification > Gypsy Joe defeated Doug Kinslow > Prince Kalani defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification

JUNE 7, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated Chris Averoff > Bill Dromo defeated George Harris > The Scufflin’ Hillbillies defeated George Bell & Bulldog Lawley > Women’s Match: Betty Ann Spencer defeated Sweet Georgia Brown > Derrell Cochran & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tito Kopa > Ray Gunkel defeated Corsica Joe > Midget Women’s Match: Dolly Darcel defeated Baby Cheryl > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Tarzan Tyler / Notes: Tarzan Tyler substituted for Dick the Bruiser in the match with Lou Thesz. The Bruiser’s plane was reportedly grounded in Indianapolis, IN, due to bad weather. Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. The program we have for this card features a photo of Dick Steinborn, reportedly in traction at Georgia Baptist Hospital after a recent match with Tyler. It was announced that Argentina Rocca would be wrestling on the card on July 12, 1963, and that Buddy Rogers would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 7, 1965 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento versus Millie Zec > Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle versus George Harris & Mario Galento / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 7, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wildman Wehba defeated Bad Boy Hines > Danny Little Bear defeated Pancho Rosario > Greg Peterson & Mario Galento defeated the Mysterious Medics by disqualification

JUNE 7, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Jack Vansky > Mario Galento defeated Oki Shikina > The Rising Suns defeated Johnny Walker & Bobby Hart > Bob Armstrong defeated Tank Morgan > Louie Tillet defeated El Mongol > Johnny Valentine, Jack Crawford & Tarzan Tyler defeated Jim Wilson, Enrique & Alberto Torres / Notes: Tim Geohagen and Jack Vansky were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gentleman X (1) managed Tarzan Tyler, Johnny Valentine & El Mongol. During their match, Valentine turned on Tyler because he felt Tyler was not helping the team. It was mentioned in the program for this card that Paul Jones believed the Gentleman X that appeared on the May 31, 1968, card was J.C. Dykes, but that the original X was actually Crawford all along. He said that if Crawford’s team had lost on this card and X was revealed to be either Dykes or Crawford, one or both would be suspended. Gentleman X had vowed to unmask if his team did not win. The win allowed Jack Crawford to return from his suspension, alleviating Gentleman X from his duties, and made it all moot. It was announced that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling Pat O’Connor on the card on June 14, 1968, and that Guillotine Gordon would be wrestling on the same card.

JUNE 7, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Thesz & Leo Garibaldi defeated Tom Bradley & Assassin #1 > The Professional defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification > Paul DeMarco and El Mongol wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Paul Jones joined Capral to announce that the Assassins would be defending the Georgia Tag Team Title against El Mongol & the Professional on June 13, 1969.

JUNE 7, 1973 (THURSDAY) – ATHENS, GA – J&J CENTER (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Oki Shikina versus Koa Tiki > Argentina Apollo & Dick Steinborn versus Jack Armstrong & the Golden Gladiator > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* versus Ox Baker > Battle Royal featuring Happy Humphrey / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $1,500.

JUNE 7, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson defeated Doug Somers > Bob Sweetan and Dennis Stamp wrestled to a draw > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Steve Keirn & Jerry Oates > The Great Mephisto defeated Jack Welch > Southern States Heavyweight Title versus $1,000 Match: Jerry Brisco* defeated Dale Lewis to win money > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Bill Dromo & Robert Fuller > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Big John / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

JUNE 7, 1975 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears defeated Bearcat Brown > Women’s Tag Team Match: Princess Little Dove & Honey Girl Paige defeated Marie Leveau & Diamond Lil > Robert Fuller defeated Dudley Clements > Bob Armstrong defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Toru Tanaka defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Toru Tanaka. Darling Dagmar was the special referee for the match between Princess Little Dove & Honey Girl Paige and Marie Leveau & Diamond Lil. Bobby Simmons was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 7, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jan Nelson versus Ervin Smith ruled a no contest > Wayne Cowan and Ken Mantell wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Red Devils defeated Ted & Jerry Oates* to win title > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Spoiler* defeated Mark Lewin by disqualification / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler.

JUNE 7, 1977 (TUESDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle defeated Richard Blood > Waldo Von Erich defeated Mike Pappas > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated the French Angel > Paul Jones & Tony Atlas defeated Gene Anderson & Waldo Von Erich > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Dick Slater* by countout / Notes: Waldo Von Erich substituted for Lars Anderson to team with Gene Anderson in the match with Paul Jones & Tony Atlas. Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater.

JUNE 7, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Len Denton versus Hartford Love > Pez Whatley versus Helmut Schmidt > Adrian Adonis versus King Kong Mosca > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson* versus Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff > Stan Hansen versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter was handcuffed to Mr. Wrestling #2 during the match between Stan Hansen versus Abdullah the Butcher. Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher & Helmut Schmidt.

JUNE 7, 1979 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Blackjack Lanza > Tommy Rich versus Ivan Koloff > Ole Anderson versus Wahoo McDaniel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza.

JUNE 7, 1984 (THURSDAY) – CINCINNATI, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Les Thornton versus Tim Horner ruled a no contest > Jake Roberts defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Tommy Rogers > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Konga > Ted DiBiase, Arn Anderson & the Spoiler defeated Ron Garvin, Bob & Brad Armstrong > Jimmy Valiant defeated Adrian Street > Battle Royal: Jimmy Valiant (Winner) / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, and the Spoiler.

JUNE 7, 1987 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM (Jim Crockett – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > The New Breed defeated Jimmy Valiant & Lazertron > Eddie Gilbert defeated Kendall Windham > Rick Steiner & Sting defeated Todd Champion & Baron Von Raschke > Terry Taylor versus Chris Adams ended in a double countout > The Rock & Roll Express defeated Ivan Koloff & Vladimir Petrov > Barry Windham defeated Bubba Rogers by disqualification > Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard & Lex Luger defeated the Freebirds > Cage Match: Nikita Koloff defeated Dick Murdoch / Notes: It was reported that 7,000 were in attendance for this card.