GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/15/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Golden Spike Event Center Arena in Ogden, UT, tonight. WWE results from the Acer Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on June 15: Matt Hardy over MVP to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Michelle McCool & Kelly Kelly over Natalya Neidhart & Victoria; CM Punk over Shelton Benjamin; Mark Henry over Jamie Noble; John Morrison & the Miz over Finlay & Hornswoggle to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Kofi Kingston over Chuck Palumbo; Kane & the Undertaker over Chavo Guerrero & the Great Khali; Vladimir Kozlov over Shannon Moore; and Batista over WWE World Heavyweight Champion Edge by disqualification in a title match. WWE results from the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, on June 14: Kofi Kingston over Shelton Benjamin; John Morrison & the Miz over Jamie Noble & Shannon Moore; CM Punk over Chavo Guerrero; Michelle McCool & Kelly Kelly over Natalya Neidhart & Victoria; Finlay over the Great Khali; Matt Hardy over Chuck Palumbo to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Vladimir Kozlov over Funaki; Kane & the Undertaker over Mark Henry & MVP; and Batista over Edge by disqualification. WWE results from the Taco Bell Arena in Boise, ID, on June 14: Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Paul London & Brian Kendrick and Cryme Tyme to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Jim Duggan; Trevor Murdoch over Charlie Haas; Super Crazy over Santino Marella; Jeff Hardy over Lance Cade; Mickie James over Beth Phoenix to retain the WWE Women’s Title; Shawn Michaels over Snitsky; and John Cena over Umaga. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Brentwood Center in Essex, England, tonight. TNA results from the Coventry Skydome in Coventry, England, on June 14: the Motor City Machine Guns over Robert Roode & James Storm; Awesome Kong over Gail Kim to retain the TNA Women’s Title; Abyss over Rhino; A.J. Styles over Doug Williams and Jay Lethal in a three-way match; LAX over Petey Williams & Sonjay Dutt; and Samoa Joe over Booker T. TNA has announced the following events: August 13 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; August 25 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; August 26 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; September 16 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; September 17 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; January 20 in Manchester, England, at the Manchester Evening News Arena; January 21 in Birmingham, England, at the National Indoor Arena; January 22 in Glasgow, Scotland, at the Braehead Arena; and January 24 in London, England, at the Wembley Arena. (Rich Tate)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling and Power Pro Wrestling are teaming up for a special Father’s Day event at the Recreation Center in Bremen, GA, tonight. Bell time will be 7:00 PM, and doors open at 6:00. Ringside tickets are $9.00, and general admission is $7.00, although kids 6 and under get in free and fathers will be admitted for $6.00. Advertised: Cru Jones, Bulldog Raines, Frankie Valentine, Murder One, J-Rod, the Nightmare, Chris Lightning, the Super Destroyer, Jay Clinton, Chris Ganzer, Lamar Phillips, and Billy Knight. (Rich Tate)

On June 14, the Great American Wrestling Federation presented "Burnin' Down the House" to a packed house. Dallas Reilly defeated "Top Story" Morgan Davis in a GAWF Junior Heavyweight title qualifying match. In another Junior Heavyweight Qualifying match, Dark Rage defeated both Jack Tatum and AJ Stokes. Maxwell "Chicago" Alvarez defeated DJ Pringle. GAWF champion "Feature Presentation" Steve Goins defeated Jason Fear. The GAWF tag team champions, The Hot Bodies w/Midnight Lace, defeated Kamikaze Kids. T-Bolt defeated "Man God" CZR. On July 3, the GAWF will be presenting “Annihilation” at the Hosford Game Room in Hosford, FL. Advertised: Before the wrestling begins, there will be a concert from Brittany Lee from 7-8:30 PM, and then wrestling will start at 9:00. For the GAWF Heavyweight title, Steve Goins defends against T-Bolt in a bullrope match. For the GAWF Junior Heavyweight title, Maxwell "Chicago" Alvarez, Dallas Reilly, Cameron Thomas and Dark Rage will compete in a 4-way ladder match. (Brian Slack)

NAWA Ring Champions will be at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on June 19. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Jason Valentine versus Bulldog Raines for the NAWA Heavyweight Title; Billy Love versus Rick Michaels in a street fight; HCP (John Arden & Josh Hate) versus the Exotic Ones (Jay Clinton & Simon Sermon) for the NAWA Tag Team Title; Chip Day, Tyler Smith, and Chris Lightning in a three-way; Chris Ganz versus Josh Vaughn; and Lamar Phillips versus the Bruiser. Also advertised are Air Paris, the Beast, Torque, Billy Jay, Ced G. Sanford, Ted Guinness, Jackie Rosedale, and Josh Hayes. Call (706) 314-9802. (Rich Tate)

Southern Championship Wrestling presents "SummerBash", to take place at on June 21 at 7:30 PM at the Salvation Army Gym in Sanford, FL. Advertised: The main event will be for the SCW Championship, as champion Thomas Marr defends against the SCW Florida and Light Heavyweight champion, Nooie Lee. In an 8-man elimination match, Team USA, consisting of Mighty Ox, Brett Bonaduce, Matt Morgan, and a mystery man, will battle the Evil Empire, consisting of Sheik Muhammad Akbar, The Sultan, Prince Hassan, and Lord Neil Faith. For the SCW Tag team championship, Asian Superstar Organization defends against The Elite Party. Lexie Fyfe and Leva take on Mary Kate and Mimi in women's tag action. "Mr 630" Jerrelle Clark faces Naphtali. The Prodigy is also advertised. (Brian Slack)

Ring of Honor has announced the following events: September 13 and 14 in Tokyo, Japan, at Differ Ariake. (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

Click here for my review of Larry Zbyszko’s “Adventures in Larryland!” (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Brad Armstrong (47), Scott Norton (47), and Chuck Palumbo (37).

Today in Memoriam: Dick Murdoch (49, 1996) and Sherri Martel (49, 2007).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 15, 1931 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charley Lehman defeated Tony Catalino > Dick Daviscourt defeated Stone Mountain Leavitt

JUNE 15, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Red Terry – Promoter) > Ted Radcliffe versus Jimmy Hope > Tom Malloy versus Dink Almand > Hugh Winn versus Young Gotch / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Hugh Winn was billed as being the Georgia National Guard champion. It was reported that Ted Radcliffe was on an undefeated streak of three years.

JUNE 15, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Whitey Patterson versus Young Londos > Ted Sarris versus Spike O’Brien > Bill Crussell versus Jimmy Hope / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 15, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Glenn Cowan versus Baron Von Hoffman > Tony Morelli versus George Wagner > Billy Rayburn versus the Satin Kid > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Jordan defeated Jack Ross* to win title / Notes: Aside from the match between Tarzan Jordan and Jack Ross, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Ross had been billed as Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since May 18, 1936.

JUNE 15, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Henry Piers defeated Joe Cox by disqualification > Frank Sexton defeated Floyd Marshall > Ray Villmer defeated Dick Lever by disqualification / Notes: L.C. Warren replaced Frank Speer as the promoter in Atlanta.

JUNE 15, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Jack Steele versus Billy Sandow > Charlie Keene & Al Olsen versus Jimmie Goodrich & Sid Marcus / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 15, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rudy Strongberg defeated Chuck Ross > Wally Greb and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > Jack Dillon & Ben Bennicasa defeated Dick Lever & John Mauldin > The Green Hornet defeated Dan O’Connor by disqualification

JUNE 15, 1945 (FRIDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Promoter – Unknown) Notes: A card was scheduled that advertised Bob Herman and Ed Virag, but no further information has been found.

JUNE 15, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Red Dugan versus Sailor Parker > Tommy Ward versus Big Boy Williams > Charley Laye, Tommy Ward & Red Dugan versus Henry Piers, Sailor Parker & Big Boy Williams / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 15, 1950 (THURSDAY) – DECATUR, GA – DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Women’s Match: Lillian Ellison versus Maude Hart > Johnny Long versus Bobby Lane > Frank Robinson versus Karl Kowalski > Eddie Pope versus Joe Estes / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 15, 1951 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis defeated Lozano Martinez > Lou Plummer and Tarzan White wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: Gloria Barratini defeated Millie Stafford > Babe Zaharias defeated Nick Carter

JUNE 15, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter versus Art Nelson > Bobby Lane versus Red McIntyre > John & Al Smith versus Don McIntyre & Tex Riley / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Chief Chewacki was the special referee for the match between John & Al Smith and Don McIntyre & Tex Riley.

JUNE 15, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jackie Nichols defeated Babe Zaharias > Danny McShain and Red McIntyre wrestled to a draw > Jack Bence defeated Gene Stanlee by disqualification > Jerry Graham & Danny McShain defeated Red McIntyre & Rocky Columbo

JUNE 15, 1959 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mickey Blassie versus Adrien Baillargeon > Texas Death Match: Don McClarty versus Skull Murphy / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 15, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Bill Dromo defeated Mickey Blassie at 22:00 > Leo Garibaldi & Doug Gilbert versus the Corsicans ruled a no contest

JUNE 15, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny King & Bulldog Lawley versus Ivor Barrett & Chief Little Eagle > Lenny Montana versus Andre Drapp > Dick Steinborn versus Pedro Godoy > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Kurt & Karl Von Brauner / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on June 29, 1962, and that Don Curtis and the Russian Crusher would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. It was also announced that Don McIntyre was negotiating with Bob Ellis for future dates. Ivor Barrett participated in an autograph session for fans.

JUNE 15, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Matt Jewell defeated Rocky Storm > Greg Peterson and Dick Dunn wrestled to a draw > Dick Dunn & Red Roberts defeated Greg Peterson & Pepe Perez > Sputnik Monroe defeated Greg Peterson

JUNE 15, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy & Bad Boy Hines versus the Corsicans > Greg Peterson versus Tony Borne > Joe Scarpa versus Mario Galento / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Leo Newman managed Tony Borne.

JUNE 15, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson and Tank Morgan wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong defeated Oki Shikina > Dick Steinborn & Louie Tillet defeated Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol.

JUNE 15, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears and Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw > Jerry Oates defeated Krusher Karlson by disqualification at 11:15 > Women’s Match: Donna Christianello defeated Jan Sheridan at 6:47 > Bill Dromo defeated Guillotine Gordon by disqualification > Southeastern Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): the Assassins* versus Bob Armstrong & Dick Steinborn ruled a no contest / Notes: The Assassins had been billed as Southeastern Tag Team Champions since May 11, 1971. Charlie Smith and Leon Ogle were credited as being referees for this card.

JUNE 15, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Starr versus Rick Ferrara > Bill White versus Norvel Austin > Bill Dromo & Bob Orton, Jr., versus Bobby Duncum & Stan Vachon > Tim Woods defeated Bobby Shane > Bob Armstrong & Ramon Torres versus the Super Infernos ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bill Watts* by disqualification / Notes: No documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. The winner of the match between Tim Woods and Bobby Shane was to earn the right to be called the King of Wrestling. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

JUNE 15, 1973 (FRIDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Dick Steinborn – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Women’s Match: Sheila Reeves versus Ann Smothers > Rock Hunter versus El Mongol > Strap Match: Ox Baker versus Koa Tiki / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 15, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings and Gene Yates wrestled to a draw > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Doug Somers > Jerry Oates defeated the Great Mephisto by disqualification > Robert Fuller & Bill Dromo defeated Ole & Gene Anderson by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bob Sweetan

JUNE 15, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto versus the Avenger > Mike Pappas versus Randy Savage > Paul Jones & Mr. Wrestling #1 versus Pak Song & the French Angel > Lars Anderson versus Thunderbolt Patterson > Dick Slater versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 15, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich versus Ivan Koloff > Handicap Match: Stan Hansen versus Rock Hunter & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Steve Regal and Rick Martel were also advertised.

JUNE 15, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Roberts defeated Mike Hammer > Mike Stallings defeated Bill Howard > Ray Candy & Norvel Austin defeated Doug Somers & Carl Fergie > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Kurt Von Hess > Stan Hansen defeated Gene Anderson > Tony Atlas defeated the Masked Superstar > Bob Armstrong & Tony Atlas defeated Blackjack Lanza & the Masked Superstar by disqualification > Lumberjack Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Bobby Heenan by disqualification > No DQ Match: Bill Watts, Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ernie Ladd, Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 15, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky & Robert Gibson and Bryan St. John & the French Angel wrestled to a draw > Bruce Reed defeated Bryan St. John > Steve O defeated Jim Duggan > Ken Patera defeated Mike Sharpe > Dusty Rhodes defeated Terry Gordy by disqualification

JUNE 15, 1984 (FRIDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Horner & Sweet Brown Sugar and Les Thornton & Jake Roberts wrestled to a draw > The Spoiler defeated Jake Roberts > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Konga > Ron Garvin & Jerry Oates defeated the Road Warriors > Brad Armstrong defeated Ted DiBiase by disqualification / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.