GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 07/24/2008

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NEWS

Peach State Pandemonium featured Marc Anthony and Mike Porter on July 23, with Dan Masters hosting and Larry Goodman co-hosting. A.J. Styles was scheduled, but no-showed. Click here for the archive. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling is standing by their reported paid attendance of approximately 275 for their July 19 show in Villa Rica, GA, at the Gold Dust Recreation Center. Quentin Michaels stated that their video footage of the event bears out that number as being accurate. Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling promoter Scott East, who was not allowed into the show, claimed that number was inflated by at least 100 according to his eyewitness sources. (Larry Goodman)

The lineup for Total Nonstop Action’s iMPACT broadcast tonight is as follows: Jimmy Rave & Johnny Devine versus Eric Young & Consequences Creed; Matt Morgan versus Trevor Chavis; Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley versus Robert Roode & James Storm; Taylor Wilde versus Velvet Sky; Petey Williams defending the TNA X-Division Title against Jay Lethal; and Christian Cage, A.J. Styles & Rhino versus Kurt Angle & Team 3-D. TNA tickets go on sale tomorrow for the following events: September 6 in Manhattan, NY, at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom; September 7 in Albany, NY, at the Times Union Center; and September 14 for the No Surrender PPV at the General Motors Centre in Osahwa, Ontario, Canada. (Rich Tate)

United Wrestling Association report for July 22 at the Hardwarium in Seymour, TN, for a crowd of 60: Bert Prentice is no longer with this promotion. Commissioner Chris Dalton apologized on behalf of the UWA for what happened last week at the end of "No Return." Dalton said he had heard five different stories about what was said, so he wasn't sure exactly what happened. Dalton called out Chase Stevens, who swerved the fans by acting remorseful about his actions last week, and then said he wasn't sorry about a damn thing and the fans deserved it. He recalled how the fans waited half the night and followed him out to his car. He said he should beat all those people up. David Young came out and apologized for Chase Stevens being a jackass. He called Chase an ignorant lowlife for saying what he said last week. Jerry Lee defeated Aaron Cross, Billy Marshall beat Electra, Travis Sawyer beat Justin Nobody, Orion Bishop over Kolby Garrison, David Young beat Mike Ogle, Allen Shepard & the Encore beat Chase Stevens & Adam Armor & Shawn Shultz after Referee Mikey G. reversed the decision when he found out Chase used brass knucks. Young brawled with Stevens to end the show. Chase grabbed the mic and said he wanted Young to look him face-to-face next Tuesday night and apologize. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Chris Xtreme)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling returns to Bremen, GA, on August 3 at the Recreation Center with the following advertised matches: Jeremy Vain vs. J.T. Talent, Sal Rinauro vs. Adrian Hawkins, Legends Match: "Golden Boy" Chick Donovan vs. Doug Somers, West Georgia Street Fight: Nightmare vs. Frankie Valentine, Bull Buchanan vs. Rob Adonis for the SECW Heavyweight Championship, Loser Leaves Town for 30 Days: Bulldog Raines vs. Josh Stone. Bell time is 7:15 pm. All seats $7. For reserved seating call 770-355-5742. (Larry Goodman)

Championship Wrestling Overload will be at the Johnson County Recreation Department in Wrightsville, GA, on August 8. The doors will open at 7:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Tickets are $6, with kids between 6 and 12 will be admitted for $3. Children 5 and under get in free of charge. Advertised: Bobby Joiner defends the CWO National Heavyweight Title against the Ringlord; Brian Chase & Loco Motive defend the CWO Georgia Tag Team Title against Tommy Lee & a mystery partner; Iron Bear defends the CWO Southern States Heavyweight Title against Jason Blackman; T.W. James issues a $5,000 bodyslam challenge; Shawn Hunter & Will Allen versus Simply Sexy; Ivan Parker versus Damien; and Joey Sixx versus Bob, with Bob. (Rich Tate)

The Allied Powers Wrestling Federation, formerly based in Pennsylvania and re-located south, will be at the Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, FL, on September 20. Ringside tickets will be $20, while general admission is $10, and are available at Thrillz Arcade in Palm Coast and the Wrestling Zone on Flagler Beach. Call (813) 960-8412 for more ticket information. Advertised: Doug Basham defends the APWF Southern Heavyweight Title against the Sheik; the Shane Twins defend the APWF Tag Team Title against the Loggers; C.J. O’Doyle versus the Bug; Kory Chavis & Pat McGroin versus the Lifeguards; Kip James versus Francisco Ciatso; and Jake Roberts versus Ron Niemi. (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

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Torrie Wilson (33).

Today in Memoriam: Brother Frank (77, 1990) and Gorilita Flores (77, 2001).

NOSTALGIA

JULY 24, 1930 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Jones defeated Tom Marvin > Jim Londos defeated Dick Daviscourt / Notes: It was reported that 5,000 were in attendance for this card.

JULY 24, 1933 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION (Max Stewart – Promoter) > Yusef Hussane defeated Dick Lever > Pete Zbyszko versus Horace Epting / Notes: Pete Zbyszko and Horace Epting were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

JULY 24, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BUCKHEAD ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Eddie Elzea versus Pete Epting > Elmo Glenn versus Fred Lassiter / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 24, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Roy Mauldin > Ambrose Cole versus Elmo Glenn > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Hugh Winn* versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Hugh Winn had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Fred Lassiter on March 5, 1934, in Atlanta, GA.

JULY 24, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox and Marshall Blackstock wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Jim Coffield at 60:00 > Frank Speer defeated Whitey Hewitt at 30:00 / Notes: Jim Coffield substituted for Paul Harper in the match with Roland Kirchmeyer.

JULY 24, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Mex McClain versus Young Londos > John Mauldin versus George Wagner > Pete Mansau versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 24, 1939 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bill Collins versus Red Dugan > The Skull (1) defeated Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 24, 1942 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Abe Simon – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Dusek versus Ronnie Etchison > Rudy Strongberg versus Dorv Roche > The Golden Terror defeated Joe Cox / Notes: Aside from the match between Joe Cox and the Golden Terror, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. The Masked Manager managed the Golden Terror.

JULY 24, 1946 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Thurman Copley – Promoter) > Al Massey defeated Charlie Harben (2-1) > Johnny Long & Nick Carter defeated Jack Dillon & Jack Hader (2-1)

JULY 24, 1946 (WEDNESDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Roland Kirchmeyer versus the Cardiff Giant > George Romanoff versus Mike St. Francis > Jack Singer versus Tony Martin / Notes: This card was canceled, as Jack Singer was the only man who would wrestle for the money the promoters would pay.

JULY 24, 1950 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Ross defeated Buddy Knox > Women’s Match: Beverly Lehmer defeated Eva Lee > Women’s Match: Mae Young defeated Jean Holland > Tom Mahoney and Don McIntyre wrestled to a draw at 60:00

JULY 24, 1953 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wild Man Zimm defeated Red McIntyre > Johnny Valentine defeated Tex Riley > Women’s Match: Mildred Burke defeated Cora Combs > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Danny Dusek / Notes: Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953.

JULY 24, 1957 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WLWA STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Angelo Poffo defeated Red McIntyre / Notes: Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. Following the match between Poffo and Red McIntyre, Lubich attacked McIntyre with his walking cane, but was stopped when Don McIntyre left his co-host seat with Ed Capral and rushed the ring to help his brother Red. Don’s shirt was destroyed in the melee, but he managed to clear the ring.

JULY 24, 1959 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Adrien Baillargeon, Ray & Dickie Gunkel defeated Skull Murphy, Gypsy Joe & El Gato > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* and Don McIntyre wrestled to a draw / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel on June 19, 1959, in Atlanta.

JULY 24, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Mickey Blassie & Peggy Allen versus Johnny King & Fran Gravette > No DQ / No TL Match: Marco Polo versus Gypsy Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was no referee for the match between Marco Polo and Gypsy Joe.

JULY 24, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon and Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Red Roberts at 2:45 > Don Curtis and Pedro Godoy wrestled to a draw > The Russian Crusher defeated Joe Scarpa

JULY 24, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Randy Curtis defeated Bob Shipp > Johnny Sevelle and Red Dugan wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > The Mummy defeated Dick Barkley at 7:00 > Roy Mulkey & Tarzan White defeated Honey Boy Hannigan & Mr. X / Notes: It was reported that 800 were in attendance for this card.

JULY 24, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Bruce Austin > The Destroyer defeated Ron Reed > The Scufflin’ Hillbillies defeated Red Roberts & Rube Wright > Joe Scarpa defeated Krusher Karlson > Buddy Fuller defeated Dick Dunn > Sputnik Monroe defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification / Notes: During the match between Sputnik Monroe and Dick the Bruiser, the Bruiser had a huge gash on his head opened up and blood was everywhere. It was announced that John & Chris Tolos would be wrestling on the card on July 31, 1964, and that El Gran Lothario would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JULY 24, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak defeated Jack Vansky > Greg Peterson defeated Wildman Phillips by disqualification > Wildman Phillips & the Mongolian defeated Greg Peterson & Jesse James > Joe Scarpa defeated Mario Galento > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Billy & Bad Boy Hines* versus Wildman Phillips & the Mongolian > Nick Kozak and Mario Galento wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: Billy & Bad Boy Hines and Wildman Phillips & the Mongolian were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. The Hines’ had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Corsicans on July 9, 1965, in Atlanta.

JULY 24, 1969 (THURSDAY) – AMERICUS, GA – SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Super Assassins defeated John Heath & Little John > Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated the Assassins / Notes: The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins.

JULY 24, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Cyclone Soto > Ray Gunkel & El Mongol defeated Cisco Grimaldo & Karl Von Stroheim > Buddy Colt defeated Tim Geohagen at 12:00 > Homer O’Dell defeated Leo Garibaldi > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel defeated Paul DeMarco* to win title at 33:00 > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert* versus the Assassins ruled a no contest / Notes: Paul DeMarco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Bockwinkel on July 17, 1970, in Atlanta. Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt in a tournament final on July 3, 1970, in Atlanta. O’Dell managed Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. Charlie Smith and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. The program for this card makes a reference that Bill Evans is still the ringside photographer for Atlanta matches. It was reported that Dory Funk, Jr., and Danny Hodge would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JULY 24, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Big John defeated Roberto Soto > George Scott and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > El Mongol defeated Billy Spears / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Paul Jones joined Capral to announce that he would be fining O’Dell for attempting to use a chain in his match against Ray Gunkel on July 23, 1971, and would also be recommending that the NWA issue a suspension.

JULY 24, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD FAIRGROUNDS (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Oki Shikina versus the Avenger > Bull Zomar versus Koa Tiki > Randy Curtis & Argentina Apollo versus John Foley & the Golden Gladiator > Jack Armstrong versus El Mongol > Ray Candy, Tommy Seigler & the Super Gladiator versus Tarzan Tyler, Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 > US Heavyweight Title Match: Ox Baker defeated Pepper Gomez* to win title / Notes: Aside from the match between Ox Baker and Pepper Gomez, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

JULY 24, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Ed Wiskowski > Billy Spears defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Bob Armstrong, Bill Dromo & Tom Jones versus Bobby Shane & the Super Infernos ruled a no contest > Bobo Brazil defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > Tim Woods & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bobby Duncum & Bill Watts / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. Mr. Kleen was the special referee for the match between Tim Woods & Mr. Wrestling #2 and Bobby Duncum & Bill Watts.

JULY 24, 1976 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Charles defeated Jerry Stubbs at 13:00 > Les Thornton defeated Jan Nelson at 14:00 > Stan Stasiak and Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw > Jimmy & Johnny Valiant defeated Ken Mantell & Dean Ho > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Bobby Simmons was credited as being a referee for this card.

JULY 24, 1977 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Ted Oates defeated the Blue Scorpion > Danny Miller defeated Scott Irwin > Johnny Weaver defeated Mr. X #1 > Tiger Conway, Jr., & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Jerry Blackwell & the Missouri Mauler > Greg Valentine versus Wahoo McDaniel ruled a no contest

JULY 24, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Regal versus Mr. Saito > Bill Irwin versus Hartford Love > Len Denton versus Sonny King > Rick Martel versus King Kong Mosca > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff versus Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 24, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Genichiro Tenryu defeated Rocket Monroe > Bill Howard defeated Jerry Roberts > Killer Karl Kox defeated Stan Hansen > Georgia Television Title Match (No DQ): Bob Armstrong defeated Blackjack Lanza* > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification / Notes: Bob Armstrong did not defeat Blackjack Lanza in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and Killer Karl Kox.

JULY 24, 1980 (THURSDAY) – KNOXVILLE, TN – CHILHOWEE PARK (Bob Polk – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Sweetan defeated Mike George > Dennis Condrey and Terry Taylor wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Assassin #1 defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Mark Lewin & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Kevin Sullivan & Tony Atlas > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Tommy Rich / Notes: Lou Thesz was the special referee for the match between Harley Race and Tommy Rich. No result has been found for the match. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin and Abdullah the Butcher.

JULY 24, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddy Mansfield versus Steve Regal > Steve Keirn & Chavo Guerrero versus Charlie Fulton & Kid Collins > Billy Robinson versus Jim Nelson > Stan Hansen versus Baron Von Raschke / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 24, 1982 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Rogers versus Pete Martin > Tito Santana versus Chick Donovan > Paul Orndorff versus Ole Anderson > Tommy Rich versus Buzz Sawyer > The Wild Samoans versus the Freebirds / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans.