SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 08/01/2008

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World Wrestling Entertainment

The RAW crew will be at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, IL, tonight.

Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: September 6 in Jamestown, NY, at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena; September 8 in Fort Wayne, IN, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; and November 23 in Boston, MA, for the Survivor Series PPV at the TD Banknorth Garden.

Total Nonstop Action

TNA will be at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX, tonight. Today’s edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times published an article, previewing tonight’s event. Click here for the article.

An updated lineup for TNA’s Hard Justice PPV in Trenton, NJ, on August 10 is as follows: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Booker T in a “Six Sides of Steel” weapons” match; Kurt Angle versus A.J. Styles in last man standing match; LAX defends the TNA World Tag Team Title against Beer Money, Inc.; Christian Cage & Rhino versus Team 3D in a New Jersey Street Fight; Petey Williams defends the TNA X Division Title against Consequences Creed; Jay Lethal versus Sonjay Dutt in a “Black Tie Brawl & Chain” match; and live performances by Ice-T, Grandmaster Caz, and Filthee.

Ring of Honor

ROH will be at Sports Network & Fitness in Manassas, VA, tonight. Advertised: Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defend the ROH World Tag Team Title against Naomichi Marufuji & Go Shiozaki; Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Heavyweight Title against Ruckus; Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries versus the Motor City Machine Guns; Roderick Strong versus Necro Butcher; Brent Albright versus Chris Hero; Rhett Titus versus Delirious; Adam Pearce & Shane Hagadorn versus Mark & Jay Briscoe; and Rex Sterling versus Pelle Primeau. Also advertised: Sean Denny, Larry Sweeney, Bobby Dempsey, Sara Del Rey, and Daizee Haze. Bell time is 8:00 PM.

Also, ROH’s Respect is Earned II PPV debuts tonight on InDemand, the Dish Network, and TVN cable systems. Replays will be shown over the weekend. The lineup includes: Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black defending the ROH World Tag Team Title against Bryan Danielson & Austin Aries; Nigel McGuinness defending the ROH World Heavyweight Title against Go Shiozaki; Erick Stevens versus Roderick Strong; a six-man tag match featuring Adam Pearce, Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards versus Brent Albright, Pelle Primeau & Delirious; Davey Richards versus Claudio Castagnoli; Kevin Steen & El Generico versus Ruckus & Jigsaw; and appearances by Larry Sweeney, Sara Del Rey, and Daizee Haze. The price, depending on carrier, ranges from $9.95 to $14.95.

During the ROH event on August 2 in New York City, NY, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce will be presented with a “new” belt prior to his title match against Brent Albright. This is being done to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the National Wrestling Alliance. The belt is a recreation of the belt awarded to Harley Race in 1973, which was also worn by Jack Brisco and Shohei Baba.

Around the Southeast

NAWA Ring Champions will be at the Purks Building in Cedartown, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: David Young versus Air Paris; Thunder & Lightning versus the Naturals (Chase Stevens & Adam Armor); an inter-gender match featuring Nigel Sherrod versus Bambi; Bulldog Raines versus Stupid, with Tweety; Kyle Matthews versus Simon Sermon; and Frankie Valentine & Chip Day versus Josh Stone & the Nightmare. Call (770) 748-9276 for advance tickets, or (706) 314-9802 for more information.

Alternative Pro Wrestling will present “Freedom Fight ‘08” at the Gym in Royston, GA, located on Cherry Street, tonight. Bell time is 8:15 PM, and doors open at 7:45. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and children under 6 are admitted free of charge. Advertised: J.T. Talent defends the APW Southern States Heavyweight Title against Shadow Jackson; Azrael & Darkness, with Lloth, defend the APW Tag Team Title against Bo Newsome & Slim J and the Friday Night Franchise (Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels) in a three-way; Chris Mayne defends the APW North Georgia Heavyweight Title against Seth Delay; Jeremy Vain versus Billy Buck; and Chris King versus the Royston Brawler. Also advertised: Chris Damien, Kareem Abdul Jamar, and Stryknyn.

On August 16, Federation X Entertainment presents “Crush Live” at the National Guard Armory in Orlando, FL, at 8:00 PM. Advertised: Mike Cruz, JP Ice, Ricky Vegas, Da Biff, and Simon Sez. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (407) 816-1045.

Odds and Ends

The Biography Channel will be broadcasting Randy Couture’s episode on August 6 at 10:00 PM ET. It will be sandwiched by repeats of Andre the Giant, beginning at 9:00, and Hulk Hogan. It is also scheduled to replay on August 10 at Noon ET, when it will be sandwiched by repeats of Hogan, beginning at 11:00, and the “Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling.”

Birthdays and Memorials

GWH wishes a happy birthday to D-Von Dudley (36).

Today in Memoriam: Matty Matsuda (1929), Ray Gunkel (48, 1972), Jimmy Beal (1993), Don Owen (90, 2002), and Ken Timbs (53, 2004).

On This Day

AUGUST 1, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BUCKHEAD ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Wayne Coleman versus Glenn Cowan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was noted that Glenn Cowan was known for the use of the flying mare.

AUGUST 1, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Battle Royal featuring Foy Rivers, Glenn Cowan, Red Dugan, John Lewis and John Dameron > Jack McAdams versus Young Gotch / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The winner of the battle royal was to wrestle the winner of the match between Jack McAdams and Young Gotch in the main event.

AUGUST 1, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Plummer and Jack Zarnas wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Ernie Dusek defeated Joe Cox (2-1)

AUGUST 1, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Bill Ward versus Whitey Patterson > Joe Wolfe versus Honey Boy Hackney > Sammy Miller versus Emilio Firpo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 1, 1936 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Harry O’Kelley versus Baron Von Hoffman > Mex McClain versus Young Gotch > Don Rainey versus Sammy Miller / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 1, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Marrs defeated Alf Johnson > Henry Piers and Harry Kent wrestled to a draw > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Leo Savage (2-0)

AUGUST 1, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Kirkland defeated Tiny Oxford > Nick Carter defeated George Thomas > Don McIntyre defeated Babe Zaharias > Ray Villmer & Ralph Garibaldi defeated Tom Mahoney & Al Galento

AUGUST 1, 1949 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PEACH BOWL SPEEDWAY (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tommy Ward & Jack Bloomfield versus Joe Estes & Red Dugan > Gorgeous Gilpin defeated Joe Harben > Frank Remille defeated Jack McAdams / Notes: Tommy Ward & Jack Bloomfield and Joe Estes & Red Dugan were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

AUGUST 1, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Juanita Coffman defeated Ellen Olsen > Ben Morgan and Johnny Long wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre defeated the Black Menace (2-1)

AUGUST 1, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey and the Brain wrestled to a draw > Muscles defeated Eddie Gossett > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Art Nelson* versus Don McIntyre > Baron Leone defeated Babe Zaharias / Notes: Art Nelson and Don McIntyre were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Angelo Martinelli on July 11, 1952, in Atlanta.

AUGUST 1, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson & Tokyo Joe defeated Andre Drapp & Tarzan White

AUGUST 1, 1957 (THURSDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – BARN (Chic Witt – Promoter) > Randy Boatwright versus Choo-Choo Lynn > Don Goodwin versus Yank Gavel > Women’s Match: Denise Ross versus Princess Chi Chi / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 1, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon defeated Ronnie Etchison > The Skull defeated Frank Townsend > Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo / Notes: Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. The program for this card mentioned that the Mighty Yankee and Tokyo Joe were looking to return to Atlanta. It also said that Kurt Von Brawner had requested a return, but that the Athletic Commission adamantly denied him permission. It was announced that Bill Willis would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

AUGUST 1, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 1, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Derrell Cochran by disqualification > Ricky Storm & Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Derrell Cochran & Jack Bence > Man versus Animal Match: Terrible Ted defeated Gypsy Joe

AUGUST 1, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gene Murphy and Rito Carreon wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Red Roberts > Don Curtis & Joe Scarpa and Pedro Godoy & the Russian Crusher wrestled to a draw > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962.

AUGUST 1, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Judy Grable versus Marie Darnell > Battle Royal featuring Sputnik Monroe, Krusher Karlson, Derrell Cochran, Ray Gunkel, and Charlie Carr / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

AUGUST 1, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Dunn and Bob Nandor wrestled to a draw > Jimmy Jones defeated Matt Jewell by disqualification > Jerry Graham & El Mongol defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

AUGUST 1, 1968 (THURSDAY) – WAYCROSS, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Turco versus Pepe Gomez > Bob Armstrong & El Mongol versus the Rising Suns > Bill Dromo versus Brute Bernard / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack Crawford managed Brute Bernard. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

AUGUST 1, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ramstad and Little John wrestled to a draw > Grizzly Smith defeated Gorilla Marconi > Bill Dromo and Chati Yokuchi wrestled to a draw > The Super Assassins defeated Roberto & Cyclone Soto > Ray Gunkel defeated Mr. Ito > Joe Scarpa & El Mongol defeated the Assassins by disqualification / Notes: The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins. The Professional managed Joe Scarpa & El Mongol. The program for this card mentioned that Paul Jones received an ultimatum from NWA President Sam Muchnick to resign or force the Super Assassins to leave. A letter reprinted in the program, allegedly sent from Muchnick to Jones, addressed as the Vice President of the NWA, stated that the Assassins had an attorney contact him regarding the use of the name, and that Muchnick had been advised by NWA attorneys to take the action to avoid legal issues threatened by the Assassins.

AUGUST 1, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Colt defeated Robert Fuller by disqualification > Doug Gilbert and Assassin #1 wrestled to a draw > Assassin #2 defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

AUGUST 1, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jesse James defeated the Champ > Dick Shannon and Cisco Grimaldo wrestled to a draw > Lumberjack Match: Roberto Soto defeated Billy Spears > Boxing Match: Leon Ogle defeated Mr. X by KO in fourth round > Bob Armstrong & Argentina Apollo defeated the Assassins

AUGUST 1, 1972 (TUESDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen and Wayne Cowan wrestled to a draw > George Grant over Juan Caruso by disqualification > Joe Turner over Nick Russo > the Avenger over Bill Bowman by disqualification > Dick Steinborn over Rocket Monroe > Brass Knucks Title Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Ox Baker / Notes: Following the match between Ray Gunkel and Ox Baker, Gunkel passed out in the shower and was rushed to the hospital, but was pronounced dead that night, at the age of 48. At the time of his death, Gunkel was held both the Brass Knucks Title and the Georgia Television Title. Gunkel had been the reigning Brass Knucks Champion since he defeated Ox Baker on June 30, 1972, in Atlanta, and Georgia Television Champion since he defeated Big John on October 15, 1971, in Atlanta.

AUGUST 1, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sonny King defeated George McCreery at 14:45 > Bob Backlund defeated Butch Malone > Mike McCord defeated Mr. Fuji > Jerry Brisco defeated Nikolai Volkoff > Taped Fist Match: Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr. > Cage Match: Toru Tanaka defeated Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher, Nikolai Volkoff, Mr. Fuji, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.

AUGUST 1, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated Ken Dillinger > Jacques Goulet defeated Richard Blood > Don Kernodle defeated the Avenger > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match: Tony Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole & Gene Anderson* to win title

AUGUST 1, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Dillinger defeated Dennis Johnson > Roger Howell defeated Barry Orton > Rick McGraw and Mr. Saito wrestled to a draw > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Thunderbolt Patterson by disqualification > Stan Hansen, Rick Martel & Tommy Rich defeated Sonny King, Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff

AUGUST 1, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Roberts versus Doug Somers > Carl Fergie versus Mike Stallings > Stan Hansen versus the Eliminator > Bob Armstrong versus Killer Karl Kox > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Tony Atlas & Ray Candy > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Masked Superstar* versus Mr. Columbus / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

AUGUST 1, 1980 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton defeated Chavo Guerrero > Jay Strongbow defeated Dutch Mantell > Dennis Condrey & Stan Lane defeated Steve Regal & Terry Taylor > Steve Keirn defeated Alexis Smirnoff > Lars Anderson defeated Assassin #1 > Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Baron Von Raschke ruled a no contest > Stan Hansen versus Abdullah the Butcher ruled a no contest > Boston Street Fight Match: Kevin Sullivan defeated Mark Lewin > Dusty Rhodes & Andre the Giant defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Chavo Guerrero substituted for Big Red in the match with Charlie Fulton. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

AUGUST 1, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Toro defeated Rick Ferrara > David Sierra defeated Mike Reed > George Wells & Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated Jim Duggan & the French Angel > Terry Gordy defeated Ted DiBiase > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ken Patera* defeated Tommy Rich by countout

AUGUST 1, 1982 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Gibbs defeated Tom Prichard > Tito Santana defeated Buzz Sawyer > The Iron Sheik defeated Brad Armstrong > The Junkyard Dog defeated the Super Destroyer > Don Muraco defeated Roy Rogers > The Masked Superstar defeated Ron Fuller > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Orndorff defeated Ric Flair* by disqualification > NWA World Tag Team Title Match: The Freebirds defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen* by disqualification / Notes: Roy Rogers substituted for Leroy Brown in the match with Don Muraco. Roddy Piper managed Muraco.

AUGUST 1, 1982 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Mike Rotundo defeated Juan Reynosa > Jim Nelson defeated Keith Larsen > Jay Youngblood defeated Matt Borne > King Parsons & Porkchop Cash defeated Jim Nelson & Don Kernodle > Sgt. Slaughter defeated Wahoo McDaniel > New York Street Fight Match: Jimmy Valiant defeated Ivan Koloff > Roddy Piper defeated Jack Brisco

AUGUST 1, 1983 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated Paul Ellering > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Joe Lightfoot > The Road Warriors defeated Brett Wayne & Rick Rood > Tommy Rich defeated Bill Irwin by disqualification > Pez Whatley defeated Larry Zbyszko > National Television Title Match: Buzz Sawyer defeated Ron Garvin* / Notes: Buzz Sawyer did not defeat Ron Garvin in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. Paul Ellering managed Sawyer and the Road Warriors.

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. The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, and Tim Dix.