GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/30/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, OK, tonight. WWE results from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, for the Night of Champions PPV on June 29: in a dark match, Jeff Hardy over MVP; on the live broadcast, John Morrison & the Miz over Finlay & Hornswoggle to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Matt Hardy over Chavo Guerrero to retain the US Heavyweight Title; Mark Henry over Kane and the Big Show in a three-way to win the ECW Heavyweight Title; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., became WWE World Tag Team Champions when DiBiase’s mystery partner failed to show, and Rhodes turned on Holly, ending when DiBiase pinned Holly; Kofi Kingston over Chris Jericho to win the Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Mickie James over Katie Lea Burchill to retain the WWE Women’s Title; Edge over Batista to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title with help from Chavo and Vickie Guerrero; and Triple H over John Cena to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title. Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: September 13 in Little Rock, AR, at the Alltel Arena. (Rich Tate)

Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from the Community Center in Manchester, GA, on June 28: Rod Simmons pinned Adrian Hawkins in 8:10. Southside Trash (Rowdy & Raunchy) beat Jon Davis & El Loco Jr. in 5:39. Salvatore Rinauro beat Ace Rockwell in 16:28. Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain beat Ron Stalker & Dustin Powers in 11:20. Hayden Young beat Truitt Fields in 13:39. Chris Stevens beat Mr. Hughes with an impromptu no DQ stip to advance to the PWTP Championship match (11:56). Colt Derringer beat Rob Adonis in 9:20 to advance to the PWTP Championship match. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

AWA World-1 South results from Buck’s Place in Ellaville, GA, on June 28: Big Bank Barfield over Barney Rumble; Kyle Matthews & Ricky Romeo over Lou Cypher & the Nightmare; Pain over Pete Cannon and Brokishi in a three-way match; Chick Donovan over Jake Slater; Jake Roberts over Francisco Ciatso; and Tommy Rich over the Real Bug to win the World-1 South Southern Heavyweight Title. The reported attendance was 224. (Rich Tate)

The All-Star Wrestling Network presented "Battle For The Belt" that took place at the WrestlePlex in Fort Valley, GA, on June 28. In Round #1 to of a tournament determine the new AWN Heavyweight champion, "Mr Technician" Paul Warfield defeated Iron Will, "The New Breed" Shawn Hunter defeated Mike Kross, Ash defeated Pit Bull, and Sam Slaughter defeated "Dark Rebel" Jerry Thompson. In round 2, Hunter defeated Warfield, and Slaughter defeated Ash. In the finals, Slaughter defeated Hunter to become the new champion. The referees were Nathan Hove and Wendell Brown. There were reportedly 75 people in attendance. AWN presents “Red, White, and Bruised” on July 5 at the Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, GA. Doors open at 7:30 PM and bell time is 8:00. Advertised: For the AWN Heavyweight championship, Sam Slaughter defends the title against "The New Breed" Shawn Hunter. The AWN Heritage champion "The Almighty" Brokishi faces Pit Bull in a non-title match. "Dangerous" Danny Horne takes on "The Golden Boy" Chick Donovan. Iron Will vs. J.J. Flash. Leon McMichaels vs. Underfaker. Ash vs. Mike Kross. Also advertised to appear: Xavier Cross, and "The Real Deal" Jake Slater. For more information, call (478) 397-5734. (Brian Slack)

Global Championship Wrestling results from the Civic Center in Pell City, AL, on June 28: Antonio Garza defeatsed Will Owens. The INHuman Fly defeated Frankie Valentine. Scum Kritter defeated Soul Crusher. Mudbone defeated Joey Lightning. David Young & Veronica Fairchild defeated Maddog Sawyer & Genni Right by DQ. Theodore Tutwiller III w/Howard C. Cross defeated Jesse Pain to become the new GCW Heavyweight champion. Samoan Soldiers defeated Chase Stevens and Adam Armour to retain the tag titles. (Brian Slack)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be at the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, on July 6. Bell time will be 7:00 PM, and doors open at 6:00. All seats are $7, with kids 6 and under admitted free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Watering Hole Sports Bar & Grill in Villa Rica, GA, either in person or by calling (770) 355-5742. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus Rob Adonis; Frankie Valentine versus the Nightmare; Josh Stone versus Bulldog Raines, whereas the loser must eat dog food; Adrian Hawkins versus Sal Rinauro; and Kyle Matthews & Chip Day versus Lamar Phillips & Jay Clinton. Josh Storm and Peanut are also advertised. Promoter Scott East reports that SECW is looking for a location in the Columbus, GA/Phenix City, AL, areas to expand his promotion. (Rich Tate)

Southern Championship Wrestling presents "Retribution" to take place on August 2 at the Salvation Army Gymnasium in Sanford, FL. Advertised: Elite Party member Aaron Epic vs. half of the SCW tag team champions and ASO member Jason Hexx. For the SCW Florida Championship, Nooie Lee defends the belt against Austin Amadeus. In a SCW Heavyweight title vs. Hall of Fame Medal match, SCW Champion will face half of the SCW tag team champions, Ryze, who will be putting his 2006 Hall of Fame Induction Medal on the line. (Brian Slack)

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

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 Terry Funk (64) and Cody Rhodes (23).

Today in Memoriam: Michel Martel (33, 1978), Chris Taylor (29, 1979), Duke Keomuka (70, 1991), Stan Frazier (54, 1992), Larry O’Day (53, 1997), Speedy Hatfield (93, 2002), and Sandor Kovacs (84, 2004).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 30, 1927 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WARREN PARK (Promoter – Unknown) > Jimmie Condos versus Young Elephant / Notes: Jimmie Condos and Young Elephant were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack Ross, Dummy Wall, Jimmie Tepon, Joe Nasser, Ernest Reeder, and Nick Pappas were also advertised as scheduled for this card.

JUNE 30, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CASCADE ARENA (L.H. Brumbelow – Promoter) > Bill Collins versus Young Londos > Frank Remille versus Oscar Williamson / 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 30, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PINES ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Paul Allen versus Carlton Wells > Norman Flanagan versus Joe Crisler > Everett Gentry versus Mutt Jones / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a preliminary wrestling match advertised between “two local boys”, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 30, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Pat Williams versus Alton Woods > Young Gotch versus Jack McAdams > Tarzan Jordan versus Bill Crussell > Boxing Match: Ray Wages versus Big Simpson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that the Joe Carter Band would be performing at this card.

JUNE 30, 1934 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Mac Odum versus Red Wooten > Lloyd Brown versus Ted Williams > Ted Radcliffe versus Turk Powell > Bill Collins versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Dick Lever > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Juan Humberto > Dorv Roche and Dan O’Connor wrestled to a draw at 90:00

JUNE 30, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bulldog Mallory versus Baron Von Hoffman > Joe Ferona versus Red Smith > Eddie Elzea versus Jack Bloomfield / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Al Massey by disqualification > Duke Kapalani defeated Dick Lever by disqualification > John Mauldin and Jack Wentworth wrestled to a draw > Babe Zaharias and Tarzan Jordan wrestled to a draw

JUNE 30, 1948 (WEDNESDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Charley Laye defeated Big Boy Williams > Tommy Ward and Prince Omar wrestled to a draw > Red Dugan defeated Sailor Parker

JUNE 30, 1950 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Shipp versus Buddy Knox > Tom Mahoney versus Tarzan White > Nick Carter versus Angelo Cistoldi > Jim Coffield versus Bibber McCoy > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Art Nelson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Red Terror on May 19, 1950, in Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 1950 (FRIDAY) – PALMETTO, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Joe Harben versus Bob Crutchfield > Women’s Match: Jackie Lee versus Dottie O'Shea > Joe Estes versus Eddie Pope / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

JUNE 30, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Clancy versus Carlos Rodriguez > Eddie Gossett versus Honey Boy Hannigan > Angelo Martinelli versus Art Nelson > Don McIntyre versus Ike Eakins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Pesek & Frank Townsend versus the Bowery Boys > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Ronnie Etchison / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on April 25, 1958, in Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 1961 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Reid, Guy Mitchell & Marco Polo versus Jack Dillon, Tommy Bell & El Raton > Ray Gunkel versus Gypsy Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines defeated Dick Dunn > Ron Reed defeated Red Steiner > The Destroyer defeated Joe Scarpa

JUNE 30, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Nandor defeated Jack Vansky > Ricky Hunter defeated Jack Bence > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Kleen > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Daniels > Ray Gunkel versus Jerry Graham ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol* versus Mr. Wrestling ended in a double countout > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on June 16, 1967, in Atlanta. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Fuller and Fuji wrestled to a draw > Rocket Monroe defeated Billy Spears at 5:00 > Doug Gilbert, Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Chati Yokuchi, Fuji & Professor Kimura > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Nick Bockwinkel* by disqualification / Notes: Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 17, 1970.

JUNE 30, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Karl Von Stroheim > El Mongol and Rocket Monroe wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn defeated Mike Paidousis > Roberto Soto and Billy Spears wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong, Argentina Apollo & the Avenger defeated Buddy Colt & the Assassins > Brass Knucks Title Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Ox Baker* to win title / Notes: It was reported that Ox Baker suffered a bone fracture in his right forearm during the match with Ray Gunkel. It is unclear as to how Baker became recognized as Brass Knucks Champion. The last reference we have shows Bepo Mongol winning the title in a tournament on January 21, 1972, in Atlanta. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Bob Armstrong participated in an autograph session for fans. It was announced that Bobo Brazil would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 30, 1973 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND ACADEMY GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Donna Christianello versus Debbie Johnson > Jerry Oates & Norvel Austin versus Billy Spears & Winston > Texas Death Match: Bobby Shane versus Tim Woods / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1975 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Butch Malone versus Mike McCord > Bearcat Brown versus Toru Tanaka > Loser Leaves Match: Assassin #2 versus Mr. Wrestling #1 > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* versus Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller > Georgia Heavyweight Title Lumberjack Match: Abdullah the Butcher* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2. Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher, Toru Tanaka, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr.

JUNE 30, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hartford Love defeated Barry Orton > Rick Martel defeated the French Angel by disqualification > Ivan Koloff & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Assassin > Dick Slater defeated Billy Graham > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Stan Hansen / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 30, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tape: Stan Hansen versus Bill Howard > Tape: Dusty Rhodes versus Killer Karl Kox > Blackjack Lanza & Killer Karl Kox defeated Jerry Roberts & Jim Nelson > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Chick Donovan & Genichiro Tenryu > Tommy Rich defeated Carl Fergie > Stan Hansen & Ray Candy defeated Bill Howard & Billy Starr / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and Killer Karl Kox.

JUNE 30, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton defeated Mike Davis > Dutch Mantell defeated Gerald Finley > Dennis Condrey defeated Don Diamond > Austin Idol defeated Mark Lewin > The Assassins defeated Mike George & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Tony Atlas defeated Baron Von Raschke / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 30, 1983 (THURSDAY) – CLEVELAND, OH – RICHFIELD CONVENTION CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Roop defeated Killer Brooks > Pez Whatley defeated Buzz Sawyer > The Road Warriors defeated Rick Rood & Joe Lightfoot > Tommy Rich defeated Larry Zbyszko > Ole Anderson defeated Paul Ellering by disqualification > Ron Garvin defeated the Iron Sheik > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Stan Hansen ended in a double countout / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer, the Iron Sheik, and the Road Warriors.

JUNE 30, 1984 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Travis versus Tommy Rogers > Les Thornton versus Sweet Brown Sugar > Tim Horner & the Masked Superstar versus Nikolai Volkoff & the Spoiler > NWA World Television Title Match: Jake Roberts* versus Ron Garvin > National Heavyweight Title Match: Brad Armstrong* versus Ted DiBiase / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, and the Spoiler.