GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 07/05/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at Gimnasio Nacional Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador, tonight. The SmackDown/ECW will be at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, GA. WWE results from Lima, Peru, on July 3: Jim Duggan over Carlito; Santino Marella over Charlie Haas; Lance Cade over Paul London; Jeff Hardy over JBL; Triple H over John Cena to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title; Mickie James over Beth Phoenix; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Cryme Tyme; and Shawn Michaels over Chris Jericho. (Rich Tate)

The All-Star Wrestling Network presents “Red, White, and Bruised” tonight 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)

Southern States Championship Wrestling and the Enigma (GA) Firecracker Festival present “Crazy from the Heat ‘08” to take place tonight at 7:00 PM. Advertised: in a barbed wire/10,000 tacks hardcore match, Unknown Soldier takes on "New Age Superstar" Brooks Rogers. "Modern Day Enforcer" Scotty Biggs vs JT Taylor in a grudge match. Tickets are $4. (Brian Slack)

Pro Wrestling Fusion will be at the Saint Lucie County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierce, FL, tonight. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and matches start at 7:30. Ringside seats are $25, and general admission is $15. Advertised: the Sheik defends the PWH Heavyweight Title against Freedom Ryder in a flag match; Chris Jones defends the PWF Luchacore Title against Jack Manley; a three-way match for the PWF Bruiserweight Title featuring Bruce Santee, Jon Davis, and Vordell Walker; Francisco Ciatso versus King Kong Fu; Sal Rinauro versus Seth Delay; and Kenny King versus C.J. O’Doyle. Also advertised are Greg Valentine, Amy Love, Double Deuce, Amy Vitale, Pete Cannon, and the Heartbreak Express. Call (772) 224-9332 for more information. (Rich Tate)

Additional events taking place around the south today in which we did not receive advance information from the promotions: APW in Spartanburg, SC, at the American Coliseum; ARW in Cleveland, TN, at the National Guard Armory; CW in Johnson City, TN, at the Legion Street Parks & Rec. Center; CWF in Benton, TN, at the Polk County Showbarn; CWF Mid-Atlantic in Burlington, NC, at the Carolina Sports Arena; GCW in Pinson, AL, at the Palmerdale Community Center; HCW in Mooresville, NC, at the HCW Arena; HVW in Hendersonville, NC, at the HVW Arena; NBW in Dyersburg, TN, at the New Blood Arena; PWS in Statesville, NC, at the Grace Park Rec. Center; SPW in Defuniak Springs, FL, at the Walton County Fairgrounds; TCW in Mountain City, TN, at the Shouns School; TIWF in Trenton, TN, at the Showplex Arena; UPWA in Wilmington, NC, at the National Guard Armory; and UW in Pensacola, FL, at the American Legion Post #33. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Devin Cutting)

NAWA Ring Champions results from the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on July 3: Bruiser Eden over Waylon Rhodes; Josh Stone over Frankie Valentine; Josh Hate over Stupid, with Tweety, in a diaper match; and Ricky Morton & Chris Ganz over Bobby Eaton & Air Paris. It was reported that Erik Watts was among the 135 who attended the event. Referees were Kyle Brock, Jeremy Black, and Billy Brock. (Rich Tate)

United Wrestling Association results from July 1 in Seymour, TN, with a reported crowd of 55-60: Mike Ogle over Bodacious Nick. Jerry Lee & Billy Marshall beat Aaron Cross & Justin Case. The Encore (Justin O'Day and Tyler Sutton) beat UWA Tag Team Champions Chase Stevens & Adam Armor in a non-title match. Jason Dalton defeated Mike Ogle. Kolby Garrison beat Krises. Orion Bishop beat Charlie Swinger. Bert Prentice was not at the show, but he had previously announced a big show, "No Return" for July 15. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Chris Extreme)

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 a full report from the July 3 Great Championship Wrestling event in Phenix City, AL. (Larry Goodman)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Hillbilly Jim (56).

Today in Memoriam: Billy the Kid (48, 1998) and Darlene Brown (2003).

NOSTALGIA

JULY 5, 1933 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION (Max Stewart – Promoter) > Eddie Elzea versus Andy Rascher > Cleve Walsh versus Young Strangler Lewis / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 5, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: John Terrell versus Charlie Norman > Turk Powell and Son Almand wrestled to a draw at 90:00 > Ted Radcliffe versus Jim Zbyszko / Notes: Aside from the match between Turk Powell and Son Almand, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. The match between Charlie Norman and John Terrell was arranged for three ten-minute rounds. Chippewa Charlie was credited as being a referee for this card.

JULY 5, 1935 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bill Ward versus Foy Rivers > Jack Trainer versus Emilio Firpo > Honey Boy Hackney versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. John Mauldin was credited as being a referee for this card.

JULY 5, 1937 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Red Smith versus Baron Von Hoffman > John Mauldin versus Jack Bloomfield > Joe Ferona versus Petro Rossi / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 5, 1946 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Marsh and Jack Hader wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Don Lee > Gene Blakely defeated Roy Welch > Women’s Match: Celia Blevins defeated Evelyn Wall > Johnny Long defeated Jack LaRue > Al Massey defeated Jim Coffield

JULY 5, 1950 (WEDNESDAY) – ROSWELL, GA – ROSWELL BALL PARK (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre & Bibber McCoy versus Tom Mahoney & Angelo Cistoldi / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 5, 1951 (THURSDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Zaharias defeated Don McIntyre > Ben Morgan & Jack Moore defeated Mike Paidousis & Tarzan White

JULY 5, 1956 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gene Stanlee versus Gory Guerrero > Lee Grable versus the Zebra Kid > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham & Danny McShain versus Rocky Columbo & Red McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 5, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Roberts defeated Babe Zaharias > George Drake defeated Kurt Von Brawner by disqualification > Women’s Match: Barbara Baker defeated Corinne Cordero > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Al Massey by TKO in seventh round

JULY 5, 1957 (FRIDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Stinson, Red McIntyre & Oni Wiki Wiki versus Jack Steele, Jack O’Brien & Rip Hawk / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 5, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Alexander defeated Mickey Blassie by disqualification at 27:00 > Women’s Match: Gloria Barratini defeated Mae Young at 37:00 > Leo Garibaldi defeated Gorgeous George / Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

JULY 5, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon and Johnny Reid wrestled to a draw > Midget Tag Team Match: Marcel Semard & Tiny Bell versus Pee Wee Lopez & Farmer McGruder ruled a no contest > Loser Leaves Match: Marco Polo defeated Jerry Graham

JULY 5, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rip Tyler defeated Bob Eisenburg > Corsica Joe defeated Tim Geohagen > Bill Dromo defeated Jack Bence > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Judy Grable > Ray Gunkel defeated Tarzan Tyler / Notes: Chief Little Eagle was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel and Tarzan Tyler. 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.

JULY 5, 1965 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson versus Bob Dalton > Corsica Joe versus the Mummy > Joe Scarpa versus Bob Orton > Billy & Bad Boy Hines versus Wildman Phillips & the Mongolian / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 5, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson and Wildman Wehba wrestled to a draw > Butcher Vachon defeated Chief Crazy Horse > Dick Steinborn & Mario Galento defeated George Harris & Pancho Rosario

JULY 5, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Tag Team Match: Lord Littlebrook & Cowboy Lang defeated Little Bruiser & the Mighty Atom > Georgia Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol defeated Silento Rodriguez & the Professional; Bob Armstrong & Mario Galento defeated the Rising Suns; Oki Shikina & Seiji Sakaguchi defeated Johnny Walker & Bill Dromo; Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon; Tyler & Mongol defeated Armstrong & Galento; Torres Brothers defeated Shikina & Sakaguchi; Torres Brothers defeated Tyler & Mongol to win title / Notes: Lou Thesz was the special referee for the tournament. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol. The tournament for the Georgia Tag Team Title was to determine inaugural champions. Although there had been various versions of the title existing in the 1950s, we have found nothing referencing a direct link to this version. It was announced that Dick Steinborn would be wrestling on the card on July 12, 1968, and that Butcher Vachon would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JULY 5, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito by disqualification > Paul DeMarco defeated Tony Nero > Assassin #1 defeated Phil Robley / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Assassins joined Capral to address the challenge issued to them by Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., and said they would wrestle them as long as Leo Garibaldi was not assigned to referee the match.

JULY 5, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Welch defeated Doug Somers > Roberto Soto defeated Art Nelson > Ron & Terry Garvin and Rufus R. Jones & Hurricane Hester wrestled to a draw > Roger Kirby defeated Dennis Stamp > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & the Professional by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt defeated Mr. Wrestling #2* to win title / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

JULY 5, 1977 (TUESDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Randy Savage and Mike Stallings wrestled to a draw > Bob Slaughter defeated Don Kernodle > Gene Anderson defeated Roberto Soto > Paul Jones defeated Pak Song > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated Ole Anderson by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JULY 5, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Barry Orton versus Hartford Love > Roger Howell versus the French Angel > Billy Graham versus Tommy Rich > King Kong Mosca versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* versus Ivan Koloff > Ric Flair & Ole Anderson versus Stan Hansen & “Mystery Partner” / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to who the mystery partner to Stan Hansen was for the match with Ric Flair & Ole Anderson.

JULY 5, 1979 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling #1 versus the Masked Superstar > Bob Armstrong & Stan Hansen versus Blackjack Lanza & Killer Karl Kox / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JULY 5, 1981 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated the French Angel > Ricky & Robert Gibson defeated Jim Duggan & Bryan St. John > Steve O and King Kong Mosca wrestled to a draw > Bruce Reed & George Wells defeated Terry Gordy & Greg Valentine > Jimmy Snuka defeated Jay Youngblood > No DQ / No CO Match: Bruiser Brody defeated Blackjack Mulligan > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ken Patera* defeated Tommy Rich > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dusty Rhodes* defeated Ted DiBiase

JULY 5, 1982 (MONDAY) – GAINESVILLE, FL (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kevin Sullivan defeated Tom Prichard > Bob Armstrong defeated Ole Anderson > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar > The Freebirds defeated Don Muraco & the Super Destroyer > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair* defeated Tommy Rich / Notes: Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.