GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/19/2008

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NEWS

Peach State Pandemonium featured Jimmy Rave, who just returned to the states earlier this week from his tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Wednesday night. Rave talked in depth about the tour, and his scheduled return to Japan, but also talked about his work with Total Nonstop Action. We also spoke with a local wrestler with big time potential in Cru Jones, Georgia Wrestler of the Month, who minced no words when discussing his time with Deep South Wrestling, an ill-timed injury as a developmental contract was ready for him, and his thoughts on various promoters. Matthew Randazzo, author of Ring of Hell, joined us as well. He told us about the controversial book and the process of making it. Click here for the archive. PSP returns next Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET, where we will be joined by Larry Zbyszko, Chasyn Rance, and Vordell Walker. We will also look back at the Benoit tragedy, one year removed. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling returns to the GR8 SK8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, tonight, with the following matches announced: David Young vs. Sonny Siaki in a lumberjack match. In six-man action, Hot Like Lava & Orion Bishop vs. J-Rod, Tex Monroe & "That 80's Guy" John Bogie. Diane Hewes will publicly address the Johnny Swinger-Micah Taylor-Tracy Taylor situation. (Larry Goodman)

NAWA Ring Champions will be at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, tonight. 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)

Florida Championship Wrestling results from New Port Richey, FL, on June 17: Gabe Tuft over Jay Bradley; Brad Allen & Roucka over Lupe Martinez & Brianna Bella in a mixed match; Kafu, with Daisy, over Chris Harris; T.J. Wilson & D.H. Smith over Tyrone Jones & Andrew Vein; Atlas DaBone over Sinn Bowdee; Evan Bourne over Afa, Jr., by disqualification; Greg Jackson over Nic Nemeth, with Brad Allen & Tiffany; Nicole Bella over Katie Lea Burchill; Drew McIntyre & Stu Sanders over Jack Gabriel & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; and Shawn Spears over Heath Miller. FCW will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, on June 24. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Shawn Spears. (Rich Tate)

Tickets for the following Total Nonstop Action events go on sale tomorrow: August 1 in Corpus Christi, TX, at the American Bank Center; and August 2 in Laredo, TX, at the Laredo Entertainment Center. TNA has announced the following events: August 8 in Asbury Park, NJ, at the Asbury Park Convention Hall; and August 10 in Hard Justice PPV in Trenton, NJ, at the Sovereign Bank Arena. (Rich Tate)

Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be having a show at the Multiplex in Darien, GA, tonight benefiting the kids of the Sam's Memorial Church of God basketball team, collecting money for uniforms, traveling expenses, etc. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Advertised: Cameron LaRue vs. The Phoenix, Morbid Angel & T-Money vs. The Gangsta Nation, Morgan Davis vs. Unknown Artist, and a 10 Minute Locker Room Invitational - basically United States Champion Dallas Riley is challenging anyone in the DSHW locker room to go 10 minutes in the ring with him. (Thomas Bugg)

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

Today in Memoriam: Jim Browning (1936), Tom Jenkins (84, 1957), and Lionel Baillargeon (60, 1982).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 19, 1930 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Amateur Match: George Harben defeated Mallory Mann > George Tragos defeated Nazzareno Poggi at 46:00 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Frank Judson / Notes: 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. George Harben would eventually turn professional.

JUNE 19, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (F.P. Owens – Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Bill Ward > Tom Malloy versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Bill Corley – Promoter) > Boxing Match: Moose Face Boggs versus Frog Eye Maddox > George Harben versus Joe Seigman > Tom Malloy versus Kid Lott / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Moose Face Boggs versus Frog Eye Maddox were both employees of the Atlanta Journal. The match against Tom Malloy was advertised as Kid Lott’s local debut.

JUNE 19, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BUCKHEAD ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Jimmy Hope versus Farmer Vance > Ted Sarris versus Tom Good Eagle > Spike O’Brien versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. This is the first card of the new season at this venue.

JUNE 19, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Weyman Boyles – Promoter) > Bill Collins and Billy Lolas wrestled to a draw > Bull Schmidt defeated John Mauldin > Hugh Winn defeated Oresti Vadalfi by disqualification / Notes: Jess Willard was the special referee for the match between Hugh Winn and Oresti Vadalfi. Jay Jarvis was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 19, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Koverly defeated Marshall Blackstock > Joe Cox defeated Dan O’Connor > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* and Pete Sauer wrestled to a draw / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 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.

JUNE 19, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Tony Morelli versus Glenn Cowan > Boxing Match: Bill Collins versus John Mauldin > Billy Rayburn versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1939 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Mauldin versus Young Londos > Glenn Cowan versus Tony Papalino > Red Dugan versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1946 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Thurman Copley – Promoter) > Jack Page and Bill Collins wrestled to a draw > Joe Marsh defeated Steve Martin > Dick Lever defeated Nick Carter by disqualification

JUNE 19, 1950 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Helen Hild versus Therese Theis > Nick Carter versus the Red Terror > Jim Coffield & Bibber McCoy versus Don & Red McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1950 (MONDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Benny Becker & Jack Coulter defeated John Carlin & Karl Kowalski > Red Dugan defeated Bill Cody > Elmer the Rocket defeated Eddie Pope

JUNE 19, 1953 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Danny Dusek wrestled to a draw > Tex Riley defeated Mayes McLain > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Bobby Lane & Art Nelson / Notes: During a celebration of Paul Jones’ birthday following the match between Don & Red McIntyre and Bobby Lane & Art Nelson, Nelson stayed in the ring and promptly threw the cake in the promoter's face.

JUNE 19, 1959 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* versus Ann Regan > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title / Notes: Ann Regan and the Fabulous Moolah were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. 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. Dickie Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on April 17, 1959, in Atlanta.

JUNE 19, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Penalty Belt Match: Jerry Graham versus Marco Polo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mark Stone, Johnny Reid, Bill Alexander, Tommy Bell, and Doug Kinslow were also scheduled to appear on this card.

JUNE 19, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ivor Barrett defeated Johnny King > Lenny Montana defeated Prince Kalani > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Bulldog Lawley at 0:20 > Chief Little Eagle defeated Pedro Godoy

JUNE 19, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence defeated Charlie Keene > Tim Geohagen defeated Tito Kopa > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle versus Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe ruled a no contest / Notes: Bill Dromo substituted for Dick Steinborn to team with Chief Little Eagle in the match with Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe.

JUNE 19, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Les Wolfe – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Negro Men’s Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Matt Jewell defeated Rocky Storm* to win title > Greg Peterson and Wildman Phillips ruled a no contest > The Destroyer defeated Red Roberts > Dick Dunn defeated Tim Geohagen > Lenny Montana defeated Derrell Cochran by countout > Sputnik Monroe defeated Joe Scarpa > Buddy Fuller defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that Sputnik Monroe offered Freddie Blassie $1,000 if he could break Buddy Fuller’s legs as revenge from when Fuller broke Jet Monroe’s leg on May 8, 1964. Rocky Storm had been the reigning Negro Men’s Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Matt Jewell on June 12, 1964, in Atlanta.

JUNE 19, 1965 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Capral announced that Paul Jones made a decision to declare the Southern Tag Team Title vacant, as it had been learned that Al Galento would be unable to wrestle anytime soon due to the injury suffered on June 18, 1965. A tournament was announced for June 25, 1965, to determine new champions.

JUNE 19, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Eisenburg defeated Bob Dalton > George Harris defeated Roy Mulkey > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated Greg Peterson & Tony Baillargeon > Chief Little Eagle defeated Mario Galento

JUNE 19, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell, Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim > One-Night Tournament: Nick Bockwinkel defeated Joe Scarpa; Doug Gilbert defeated Alberto Torres by referee decision; Bobby Shane defeated Paul DeMarco by referee decision; the Missouri Mauler defeated El Mongol by disqualification; Bockwinkel defeated Gilbert; Shane defeated the Mauler by disqualification; Bockwinkel defeated Shane to win tournament / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. As promised, the Challenger unmasked prior to his match against Paul DeMarco, revealing his identity as Bobby Shane. The tournament was to determine a challenger to wrestle the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on June 26, 1970. It was reported that the purse for the tournament was $3,000. Charlie Smith and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card.

JUNE 19, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and Krusher Karlson wrestled to a draw > Klondike Bill defeated Flash Monroe by disqualification > Billy Spears defeated Rocky Johnson / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

JUNE 19, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Bill Bowman versus Mr. Kleen > Joe Turner versus the Avenger > John Foley versus the Champ > World Light Heavyweight Title Match: the Golden Gladiator* versus Bearcat Wilkerson > Randy Curtis & Koa Tiki versus Jack Armstrong & Ox Baker > No DQ Match: Wayne Cowan versus Ted Oates > US Heavyweight Title Match: Pepper Gomez* versus Rock Hunter > Tarzan Tyler versus El Mongol > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* versus Assassin #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mr. X managed Bill Bowman and Joe Turner. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2. The program we have for this card is the first to mention that “All-South Championship Wrestling” will now be taped live at the WTCG studios Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

JUNE 19, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Welch defeated Rick Ferrara > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated the Demon > Women’s Match: Lilly Thomas defeated Dottie Downs > Jerry Oates defeated Ed Wiskowski > Stan Vachon defeated Tiger Conway, Jr., at 6:35 > Jack Brisco versus Bobby Duncum ruled a no contest > Macon Tag Team Title Match: the Super Infernos* and Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling #2 wrestled to a draw / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

JUNE 19, 1975 (THURSDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Moose Morowski defeated Dennis Hall > Robert Fuller & Bearcat Brown defeated the Outlaws > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Abdullah the Butcher > Macon Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater defeated Bob Armstrong* to win title > No DQ / No TL Match: Dudley Clements defeated Ricky Gibson > Battle Royal: Bob Armstrong defeated Abdullah the Butcher, Bearcat Brown, Ken Dillinger, Robert Fuller, Dennis Hall, Mike McCord, Moose Morowski, Cowboy Parker, Dick Slater, and Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Dick Slater.

JUNE 19, 1977 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Two Ton Harris defeated Mr. Sato > Jerry Blackwell defeated Frankie Lane > Danny Miller & Johnny Weaver defeated Brute Bernard & the Missouri Mauler > US Heavyweight Title Match: Blackjack Mulligan* defeated Wahoo McDaniel by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match: Ric Flair & Greg Valentine* and Ole & Gene Anderson wrestled to a draw

JUNE 19, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw and Hartford Love wrestled to a draw > Rick Martel defeated Mad Dog Martin > Taped Fist Match: Tommy Rich defeated Rock Hunter > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated King Kong Mosca > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Stan Hansen & Eric the Red

JUNE 19, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings and Doug Somers wrestled to a draw > Ray Candy defeated Bill Howard > Avenger #1 defeated Jerry Roberts > Bob Armstrong & Stan Hansen defeated the Avengers > No DQ / No TL Match: Tommy Rich defeated Ivan Koloff > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* defeated the Masked Superstar / Notes: Avenger #1 substituted for Killer Karl Kox in the match with Jerry Roberts. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 19, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gilbert versus Kid Collins > Mark Lewin versus Terry Taylor > Mike Sharpe versus Genichiro Tenryu > Bob Sweetan versus Kevin Sullivan > Jay Strongbow versus Baron Von Raschke > Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Assassin #1 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 19, 1982 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Orndorff defeated Chick Donovan > Sika defeated Tom Prichard > Afa defeated Kevin Sullivan > Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson > National Tag Team Title Match: the Freebirds defeated John Studd & the Super Destroyer* to win title / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans.

JUNE 19, 1983 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brett Wayne defeated Pat Rose > Rick Rood defeated Bob Roop > Bill Irwin defeated Joe Lightfoot > Pez Whatley defeated the Super Destroyer > National Tag Team Title Match: Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated the Road Warriors* by disqualification > National Television Title Match: Ron Garvin defeated the Iron Sheik* > Loser Leaves Strap Match: Buzz Sawyer defeated Dick Murdoch > Challenge Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Killer Brooks > National Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Larry Zbyszko* by disqualification / Notes: Ron Garvin did not defeat the Iron Sheik in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. In order for Mr. Wrestling #2 to get the match with Larry Zbyszko, he had to defeat Killer Brooks earlier on the card. Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer, the Iron Sheik, and the Road Warriors.

JUNE 19, 1984 (TUESDAY) – CANTON, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Les Thornton defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Bob Roop defeated Tommy Rogers > Tim Horner defeated Jake Roberts by disqualification > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Kareem Muhammad > The Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin & Steve Travis > Brad Armstrong versus the Spoiler ruled a no contest / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.