GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 07/08/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge, LA, tonight. WWE results from the RAW broadcast at the New Orleans (LA) Arena on July 7: in dark matches, Jim Duggan over Matt Striker, and Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Paul London & D-Lo Brown; on the live feed, Rey Mysterio over Santino Marella; Mickie James & Kelly Kelly over Layla & Jillian; CM Punk over Snitsky, breaking Snitsky’s nose in the process; Kofi Kingston over Paul Burchill; and Batista over John Cena, JBL, and Kane n a four-way, to earn the right to challenge Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Title at the Great American Bash. Results from the Civic Center in Albany, GA, on July 5: the Great Khali over Evan Bourne; John Morrison & the Miz over Jessie & Festus; Mr. Kennedy over Mike Knox; Shelton Benjamin over Ron Killings; Matt Hardy over MVP and Umaga in a three-way; Maria & Cherry over Natalya Neidhart & Victoria; and Finlay & the Big Show over Mark Henry & Chavo Guerrero. Results from the same night at Gimnasio Nacional Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador, were as follows: Lance Cade over Paul London; Jim Duggan over Charlie Haas; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Cryme Tyme; Mickie James over Beth Phoenix; Shawn Michaels over Chris Jericho; CM Punk over Kane; and John Cena over JBL. (Rich Tate)

NWA Main Event will be at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN, tonight, with matches starting at 7:45 PM. Advertised: Eric Wayne defends the NWA Mid-America X Division Title against Mat Justice; a challenge match whereas if Greg King, Jr., loses to Kid Nickels, he vows to leave the NWA; Chris Phoenix versus Shank Barzini; Scott Hayes versus Eddie Browning; Jeff Daniels & Shane Smalls versus Steve O & J.P. Lightning; and Bryan Casey versus Jason Nesmith. (Rich Tate)

The United Wrestling Association will be at Seymour Hardware and Building Supply, a/k/a the Harwarium, in Seymour, TN, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Tickets are $7. Kids 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Advertised: Shawn Shultz, Adam Armor, Jason Dalton, Mike Ogle, Justin Karma, Jerry Lee, Travis Sawyer, the Encore, Kolby Garrison, Krises, and Charlie Swinger. (Rich Tate)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be at the Recreation Center and Sports Complex, located at 517 Pine Street in Bremen, GA, on July 13. All seats are $7, and tickets can be purchased by calling (770) 355-5742 or by visiting the Watering Hole Sports Bar & Grill in Villa Rica, GA. Kids 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Advertised: Frankie Valentine versus the Nightmare; Josh Stone versus Bulldog Raines; Adrian Hawkins versus Dustin Powers; Kyle Matthews versus Sal Rinauro; Jeremy Vain versus Colt Derringer; and Josh Storm & Chip Day versus the Regular Guys. (Rich Tate)

AWA World-1 South will be at Buck’s Place in Ellaville, GA, on August 2. The venue is located at 997 South Broad Street and US Highway 19 South. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus Jake Slater for the W1S Southern Heavyweight Title; Jimmy Rave versus J-Rod; Pete Wilson versus Big Bank Barfield; Stephanie Starr versus Fantasy; Tommy Dame versus midget star Mr. Big; Mike Patrick & Ricky Romeo versus the Heartbreak Express; and Pain versus Lou the Fixer. (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 a review from Larry Goodman of the June 28 broadcast of Showtime All-Star Wrestling’s television program. (Rich Tate)

In yesterday’s report, we incorrectly identified one of the match results from the Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling event in Bremen, GA, on July 6. We reported that Sal Rinauro beat Thomas Farnsworth and Rob Adonis in a three-way match. It was actually Rinauro over Farnsworth and Adrian Hawkins. (Larry Goodman)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Luke Hawx (27).

NOSTALGIA

JULY 8, 1930 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pete Sauer defeated Tom Marvin > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Dick Daviscourt (2-0) / 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.

JULY 8, 1935 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Jack McAdams defeated Totem Pole Anderson (2-1) > Honey Boy Hackney defeated Pete Mansau by disqualification > Sammy Miller defeated Emilio Firpo

JULY 8, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Hagen defeated Mike Nazarian > Milo Steinborn defeated Dick Lever > Dick Raines defeated Pat O’Shocker

JULY 8, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Jack Ross defeated Ed Wayland (2-0) > Lon Chaney defeated Yusef Hussane (2-0) / Notes: Louie Ross also reportedly won a match on this card, but his opponent was not referenced.

JULY 8, 1937 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Dameron versus Pancho Villa > Frank Remille versus Baron Von Hoffman > Tarzan Jordan versus Petro Rossi / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 8, 1946 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Thurman Copley – Promoter) > Dick Lever versus Charlie Harben > Jack Dillon versus John Mauldin > Jack Hader versus Johnny Long / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 8, 1955 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White defeated Eddie Gossett > Chet Wallick and Farmer Jones wrestled to a draw > Freddie Blassie & Eddie Gossett defeated Red McIntyre & Tarzan White > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Jerry Graham / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he was awarded the title on November 27, 1949. Thesz was managed by Strangler Lewis.

JULY 8, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Leo Garibaldi & Gloria Barratini defeated Mickey Blassie & Mae Young > Dick Steinborn defeated Gorgeous George > Loser Leaves Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Freddie Blassie / Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

JULY 8, 1965 (THURSDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mongolian defeated Greg Peterson > Women’s Match: Bette Boucher defeated Toni Rose > Matt Jewell defeated Leon Clark > Bad Boy Hines and Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw > Bob Orton defeated Joe Scarpa

JULY 8, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danny Little Bear & Chief Crazy Horse defeated Ken Yates & Evil Eye Valentine > Tito Carreon defeated Pancho Rosario > Dick Steinborn defeated George Harris > Ray Gunkel defeated Wildman Wehba > Butcher Vachon defeated Greg Peterson > Title versus Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos / Notes: Enrique & Alberto Torres retained the Southern Tag Team Title and won the European Tag Team Title in their match with the Infernos. The Torres’ had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. The Infernos had been billed as European Tag Team Champions since June 24, 1966. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. The program for this card featured a collage of photos from Dick Steinborn’s recent tour of Australia, including one of him standing with singers Peter Noone (of Herman’s Hermits) and Tom Jones (1). It was announced that Mike Paidousis would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JULY 8, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Tim Geohagen & Ricky Hunter > Bob Armstrong and Alex Perez wrestled to a draw > The Avenger defeated Jerry Graham > Derrell Cochran defeated Jack Vansky / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

JULY 8, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Grizzly Smith defeated Phil Robley > Women’s Match: Toni Rose defeated Patti Neilson > Roberto & Cyclone Soto and the Assassins wrestled to a draw > Little John defeated Skandor Akbar

JULY 8, 1972 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Argentina Apollo defeated Wayne Cowan > The Assassins defeated George Grant & Tim Geohagen > The Avenger defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt.

JULY 8, 1974 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton, Jr., versus Killer Brooks > Dennis Stamp versus El Gaucho > Ron & Terry Garvin versus Roberto Soto & Hurricane Hester > No DQ / No TL Match: Bill Dromo versus Big John > The Professional, Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 versus Ole & Gene Anderson & “Mystery Partner” / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin. It is unclear as to who the “Mystery Partner” for Ole & Gene Anderson was for the match with the Professional, Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2.

JULY 8, 1975 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings defeated Bill Malone > George McCreery defeated Don Kernodle > Rick Martel defeated Billy Spears > Nikolai Volkoff versus Choo-Choo Lynn ruled a no contest > Jerry Lawler & Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 / Notes: Gary Hart managed Nikolai Volkoff and Bob Orton, Jr.

JULY 8, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Slaughter defeated Don Kernodle > Richard Blood & Roberto Soto and Randy Savage & Bill White wrestled to a draw > Tony Atlas defeated the French Angel > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Pak Song > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones defeated Dick Slater* by disqualification > Texas Death Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Waldo Von Erich / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JULY 8, 1978 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > King Kong Mosca defeated Pete Austin > Steve Regal defeated Roger Howell > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Charles Daugherty > Tommy Rich defeated the Challenger > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Dennis Hall & Bill Irwin > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Pete Austin > Ivan Koloff defeated Billy Starr > Stan Hansen defeated Charles Daugherty > Pez Whatley defeated Ken Dillinger > Tape: Ernie Ladd versus Randy Alls > Hartford Love & the French Angel defeated Dennis Hall & Jose Vasquez / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie.

JULY 8, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings defeated Bill Howard > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Carl Fergie > Georgia Television Title Match: Blackjack Lanza* defeated Bob Armstrong > Ray Candy, Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Killer Karl Kox, Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff > Cage Match: Wahoo McDaniel defeated the Masked Superstar / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox, and the Masked Superstar.

JULY 8, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs defeated John Wolfe > Ray Candy defeated Doug Somers > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Blackjack Lanza > Wahoo McDaniel defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification > Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.

JULY 8, 1983 (FRIDAY) – KNOXVILLE, TN – CIVIC COLISEUM (Bill Dundee – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brett Wayne versus Bill Rose > Steve O & Arn Anderson versus the French Angel & the Bounty Hunter > Larry Hare versus the Stray Cat > Carl Fergie & Norman Frederick Charles III versus the Fantastic Ones > Bill Dundee versus Dutch Mantell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jim Cornette managed Carl Fergie, Norman Frederick Charles III, the French Angel, and the Bounty Hunter.

JULY 8, 1984 (SUNDAY) – CINCINNATI, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Travis defeated Steve Starr > Mike Sharpe versus Nikolai Volkoff ruled a no contest > Tim Horner defeated Les Thornton > The Spoiler defeated Brad Armstrong > Texas Death Match: Ron Garvin defeated Ted DiBiase / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Ted DiBiase and the Spoiler.