GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/16/2008

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NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the E-Center of West Valley City in Salt Lake City, UT, tonight. The SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, tonight. (Rich Tate)

Teddy Baddstreet has been pulled from the three-way main event involving himself, Morbid Angel, and Balls Mahoney at Down South Hardcore Wrestling’s “Rebirth” in Brunswick, GA, on July 19. The DSHW Championship is vacant. I'll have more information as it becomes available. (Thomas Bugg)

NWA Top Rope results from Lebanon, TN, on June 14: Chrisjen Hayme won a 10 man battle royal in 9:47 to earn a title match of his choosing. Arrick Andrews beat Kliff Hanger with unsolicited help from Hayme to retain the NWA Top Rope Junior Title in 12:35. Chrisjen Hayme beat Arrick Andrews to win the NWA Top Rope Junior Title in 5:37. Tribal Nation (Lennox Lightfoot & Indian Outlaw) beat Homicidal Tendencies (Kory Williams & Vic the Bruiser with Jesse) via DQ in 16:42. MsChif pinned Lexi Fyfe to retain the NWA Women’s World Championship in 12:45. Adam Pearce beat “Boogie Woogie Boy” Gary Valiant (with Miss Boogie) to retain the World Heavyweight Title with the help of Paul Adams in 19:37. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

New Frontier Wrestling Association results from the Franklin, NC, National Guard Armory on June 14: Danny Diesel & Justice over Backdraft & the Bounty Hunter; Nigel Sherrod over White Lightning; Talon Williams over Anthony Henry; Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels over Chris King & Draven; Dark Angel over Randy Wayne by disqualification; and Thomas Britain & Simon Sermon over Brokishi & Sci-Fi. (Rich Tate)

United States Wrestling Organization/ATL results from Nashville, TN, at the Stadium Inn, with 40 in attendance according to the always truthful Jimmie Daniel: Dyronic beat Intern. Shawn Hoodrich beat Bizzarre-O. LT Falk beat Convict. Post match, Gordon tells LT that Charming Charles has sent someone to deal with LT later on tonight. Derrick "Boy" Neal versus Richard Lowe went to a double countout as they brawled outside the ring. Lee Cross (w/Chris Norte) beat White Tiger. LT Falk beat Pandora Boxx by DQ when Convict interfered (Pandora is a British lady wrestler who has been in this area on occasion). Michael Jablonski & Chris Norte (with Lee Cross) beat Damien Payne & New York Gangster to retain the ATL Tag Team Championship (evidently Freebird rules were in effect here, as Cross even got in and wrestled during the match. Payne pinned Cross to apparently win the titles, but Jablonski pointed out that only himself and Norte were on the contract to defend the titles. The match was restarted, and as Gangster and Payne argues with referee Mark Owen, Jablonski rolls up Gangster to get the win).

USWO results from Nashville, TN, on June 13: Cousin Jason X, Dyronic & Psycho Medic beat Lee Cross, Orlando Savage & Mr. Fitness when Jason pinned Savage. Pat Tanaka beat Tim Renesto by DQ when Renesto hit Tanaka with a chair. Shane Smalls beat Justin Spade. New York Gangster beat Jason James. LT Falk & Damien Payne versus Quinton Quarisma & JC Crowe ended in a double pin (Quarisma pinned Payne as Falk pinned Crowe) which resulted in the USWO Tag Team Championship being held up. TJ Harley versus Andy Douglas ended in a no-contest when Tim Renesto ran out and attacked both. It was earlier noted that USWO Champion Mark Anthony was absent tonight, thus he will defend against both in a 3-way next Friday. 75 flocked to the Stadium Inn tonight. Our ref for the evening was Mark Owen. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Jimmie Daniel)

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NOTES

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 Bonnie Watson (76), Jim Helwig (51), and Paul Jones.

Today in Memoriam: Alberto Torres (37, 1971).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 16, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CASCADE ARENA (L.H. Brumbelow – Promoter) > Jim Zbyszko defeated A.K. Bell > Young Londos defeated Jack Saunders / Notes: It was reported that A.K. Bell was a former amateur light heavyweight champion of Georgia. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 16, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Mike versus Ike > Lloyd Brown versus Alton Woods > Bill Ward versus Bob Anderson > Winner Take All Match (No TL): Eddie Wagner versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 16, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Kelly and Jack Wentworth wrestled to a draw > Dick Lever defeated Pedro Gomez > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Al Massey > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Duke Kapalani / Notes: Bill Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Managoff in St. Louis, MO, on February 19, 1943. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

JUNE 16, 1950 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red Roberts versus Tarzan White > Tom Mahoney versus Bibber McCoy / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 16, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Carlos Rodriguez versus Angelo Martinelli > Al Massey versus Danny Dusek > Ike Eakins versus Tarzan White / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 16, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ronnie Etchison & Charlie Harben versus Kurt Von Brawner & the Jungle Boy > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Freddie Blassie versus Ray Gunkel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 16, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Kinslow & Guy Mitchell and Mark Stone & Gypsy Joe wrestled to a draw > Marco Polo defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Ann Laverne > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification / Notes: 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 that the Fabulous Moolah would be on the card on June 23, 1961. Guy Mitchell participated in an autograph session for fans.

JUNE 16, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Matt Jewell defeated Rocky Storm > Red Steiner defeated Ron Reed > Choo-Choo Lynn & the Mighty Jumbo defeated Kurt & Karl Von Brauner / Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner.

JUNE 16, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Ann Casey > Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet by disqualification > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon by disqualification > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Daniels > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Buddy Fuller* to win title > Leo Garibaldi defeated Jack Crawford / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on April 28, 1967, in Atlanta.

JUNE 16, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron & Robert Fuller and Chati Yokuchi & Fuji wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated Sharon Joyce > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim defeated Joe Scarpa & El Mongol* to win title / Notes: Homer O’Dell was handcuffed to Leon Ogle during the match between Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim and Joe Scarpa & El Mongol. Scarpa & Mongol had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated O’Dell & Colt on March 17, 1970, in Macon. O’Dell managed Colt & Von Stroheim.

JUNE 16, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears defeated George Grant > John Sullivan and Billy Spears wrestled to a draw > The Avenger defeated Mr. X > Dick Steinborn defeated Assassin #1 > Bob Armstrong & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt & Bepo Mongol > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Roberto Soto* defeated Assassin #2 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Ox Baker / Notes: Roberto Soto had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Colt on May 5, 1972, in Atlanta. Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Dory Funk, Jr., participated in an autograph session for fans.

JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Mr. Kleen defeated Joe Turner > Georgia Television Title Match: Ox Baker* defeated El Mongol > Wayne Cowan versus Ted Oates ruled a no contest / Notes: Mr. X managed Joe Turner.

JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack & Roy Lee Welch defeated Doug Gilbert & Bill White > Ramon Torres defeated Tiger Conway, Jr. > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Super Inferno #2 by disqualification > Tim Woods defeated Billy Spears / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. J.C. Dykes managed Super Inferno #2.

JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND ACADEMY GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Ferrara versus Tiger Conway Jr. > Bill White versus Bill Dromo > Mark Starr versus Bob Orton Jr. > Bobby Duncum versus Bob Armstrong > Handicap Match: Jerry Oates versus Billy Spears & Winston > Jack Brisco versus Tim Woods / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) – COVINGTON, GA – FAIRGROUNDS BUILDING (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Battle Royal featuring Happy Humphrey > Ronnie Vickery versus Goliath > John Black versus Bearcat Wilkerson > Bill Bowman versus Kubla Kahn > Dick Steinborn & Argentina Apollo versus Ox Baker & 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 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – NORTH GEORGIA FAIRGROUNDS (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Bob Hall versus Tracy Rivers > Wayne Cowan versus Jesse James > Oki Shikina versus the Avenger > No DQ Match: Jack Armstrong versus Koa Tiki / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 16, 1976 (WEDNESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ervin Smith and Mitsu Hata wrestled to a draw > Skip Young defeated Jerry Stubbs > Ken Mantell defeated Wayne Cowan > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Ron Bass > Bob Armstrong & Dean Ho defeated Les Thornton & Tony Charles > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Dick Slater

JUNE 16, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw defeated Ken Dillinger > Rick Martel defeated Eric the Red > Ivan Koloff defeated Steve Regal > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Assassin > Stan Hansen & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. It was reported that Mr. Wrestling #1 put up $1,500 for the match with King Kong Mosca.

JUNE 16, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tape: Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson > Jerry Roberts defeated Mike Diamond > Stan Hansen defeated Bill Howard > Tape: Bobby Heenan versus Dusty Rhodes > Blackjack Lanza & the Masked Superstar defeated Norvel Austin & Genichiro Tenryu > Tape: Mike Hammer versus Killer Karl Kox > Doug Somers defeated Mike Stallings by disqualification > Ray Candy defeated Ivan Koloff by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. While the tape of the Dusty Rhodes match with Bobby Heenan was being shown, Killer Karl Kox attacked Rhodes at Gordon Solie’s podium. The match between Ivan Koloff and Ray Candy ended when Ole Anderson charged the ring and interfered to help Koloff. Bobo Brazil and Tommy Rich then rushed in and cleared the ring. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 16, 1979 (SATURDAY) – CARTERSVILLE, GA – FOOTBALL STADIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 16, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Sharpe defeated the French Angel > Mark Lewin defeated Don Diamond > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bob Sweetan > Tommy Rich defeated Alexis Smirnoff > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins defeated Ole & Lars Anderson* to win title > Tony Atlas defeated Baron Von Raschke / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin. A match for the Georgia Junior Heavyweight Title was advertised, but no mention was made in the results.

JUNE 16, 1982 (WEDNESDAY) – MACON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Orndorff defeated Tom Prichard > Michael Hayes defeated Chick Donovan > John Studd versus Leroy Brown ruled a no contest > Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer > Buzz Sawyer defeated Bob Armstrong

JUNE 16, 1984 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Konga > Les Thornton defeated Tommy Rogers > Jake Roberts defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > The Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin & Jerry Oates > National Heavyweight Title Match: Brad Armstrong* defeated the Spoiler / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

JUNE 16, 1985 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM (Vince McMahon – Promoter / World Wrestling Federation) > Brian Blair versus Barry O > Les Thornton versus Gama Singh > Ken Patera versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Matt Borne versus Ivan Putski > John Studd versus Tony Atlas > Jimmy Snuka & Ricky Steamboat versus Mr. Fuji & the Magnificent Muraco > Paul Orndorff versus Bob Orton, Jr. / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.