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

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NEWS and NOTES

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ, tonight.

Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: September 13 in Monroe, LA, at the Monroe Civic Center; September 14 in Jackson, MS, at the Mississippi Coliseum; September 14 in Jackson, TN, at the Oman Arena; and September 21 in Columbus, OH, at the Nationwide Arena.

WWE has sent the following people packing, with the always present wishes on their future endeavors: Shannon Moore, Domino, James Curtis, Big Daddy V, Nunzio, and longtime referee and Georgia resident Nick Patrick.

Josh Stewart of the Long Island Press noted Mick Foley’s contract with WWE expires on September 1, with Foley commenting, “The announcing job wasn’t working out too well.”

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ, tonight. Advertised: Kurt Angle versus A.J. Styles; the Latin American Xchange versus Team 3-D; James Storm versus Rhino; Consequences Creed versus Sheik Abdul Bashir; Traci Brooks & Roxxi Laveaux versus Jacqueline & Velvet Sky; and Johnny Devine versus Curry Man.

A match featuring Gail Kim, Taylor Wilde & ODB versus Awesome Kong & the Beautiful People is the final match added to TNA’s Hard Justice PPV at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ, on August 10. Also advertised: 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.

TNA has announced the following events: September 27 in Miami, FL, at the BankUnited Center; and September 28 in Lakeland, FL, at the Lakeland Center.

Prime Time Pro Wrestling will make their debut in Columbus, GA, tonight at the old GCW/IWN building on Burnham Blvd. PTPW Senior Booker Drew Golden and Promoter Billy Roper have announced these matches for August 8: Colt Derringer will defend the PTPW Heavyweight Title against Bulldog Raines. Deathrow vs. Marty Jannetty. Mr. Hughes vs. Chris Stevens. Also advertised is Rob Adonis and a 10-man cruiserweight battle royal with the winner to earn a spot on the PTPW roster.

The next Peachstate Wrestling Alliance show is tonight from the Recreation Center in Bremen, GA, and is being advertised as a “Back to School Blast”. Advertised matches include a 10-man battle royal to determine the first PWA Heritage Champion, who will also receive a check for $,5000. Scotty Riggs versus Johnny Swinger. Sal Rinauro defends the PWA Cruiserweight Title against "Primetime" Elix Skipper. Sonny Siaki versus El Mexicano. The Ultimate Dragon defends the Southern Cruiserweight Title against Mike Jackson. Ace Rockwell versus Shaun Tempers in a rematch.

Championship Wrestling Overload will present the “Back 2 School Bash” at the Johnson County Recreation Department 20 in Wrightsville, GA, tonight. Gates open at 7:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Tickets are $6. Children 6-12 are $3. Children 5 and under get in free with paid adult. Advertised: Bobby Joiner defends the National Heavyweight Championship against The Ringlord. Brian Chase & Loco Motive defends their Georgia Tag Team Championships against Tommy Lee & a mystery partner. The Iron Bear defends his Southern States Championship against “The Modern Day Cowboy” Chris Anthony. “The Col.” Ivan Parker takes on Damien. Joey Sixx will face Bob, w/ Bob 2. “Bodyslam Challenge” – T.W. James has issues a $5000 challenge to anyone in Johnson County who can bodyslam the CWO superstar.

Action Packed Wrestling will be at the APW-Chester Arena in Chester, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 7:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Tickets are $10  Advertised: Night 1 of the Doug Hawkins, Sr., Memorial Cup, plus Nikita Koloff.

UEPW will be at the Sports Complex in Deerfield Beach, FL, tonight. Tickets are $10 and bell time is 7:00 PM. Advertised: Bobby Ocean versus Maxx Stardom, with the Dade County Crew; a three-way featuring Nick Holler, Demon Toro, and Dantastic Fantastic; a four-way women’s elimination match with Kim Dakota, Jelena, and two other ladies; the Lifeguards versus the Vandalz; Team Macktion versus the Heartbreak Express, with the Plastics; Chris Jones versus Kolby Stern, with the Plastics; Jon Davis versus Vordell Walker; and Craig Classic, with Amy Vitale, versus Chasyn Rance. Larry Zbyszko is also scheduled to make an appearance. Call (954) 695-3257 for more information.

Champions With Attitudes will be at the Jamil Temple in Columbia, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for ringside, $15 for floor, and $10 for bleachers. Children 3 and under get in free of charge. Advertised: Awesome Kong & Gluteus Maximus vs. Shark Boy & Shark Girl, plus an appearance by Terri Runnels.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Sable (41) and Jack Victory.

Today in Memoriam: Ivan the Terrible (78, 1949), El Sanguinario (33, 2002), Giant Ochiai (30, 2003), Dean Rockwell (93, 2005), and Cho Ei Tetsu (73, 2006).

Great Championship Wrestling results from August 7 in Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex, where attendance was reported as 150-175: Shaun Banks pinned Tex Monroe. Mean Mike Stratus (with Princeton Gainey III) pinned Alex Silva. Scotty Beach beat Zero Tolerance by disqualification when Princeton Gainey III interfered. The Mind Killers (Orion Bishop & Murder One) beat "That 80's Guy" John Bogie & Kareem-Abdul Jamar. GCW Interstate Champion J-Rod pinned Johnny Swinger when Tracy Taylor distracted Swinger. GCW Heavyweight Champion Cru Jones pinned Micah Taylor after hitting him with the title belt.

Bull Buchanan was out of action due to the injuries sustained in last week's hanging. Princeton Gainey III's new protege is Mean Mike Stratus.

GCW returns next week with GCW Tag Team Champions Bull Buchanan & Scotty Beach defending against The Mind Killers (as a make-up for this week's scheduled match).

American Championship Wrestling presents a benefit show for Xander Reynolds to take place on August 22 at the Municipal Center in Loxley, AL. Advertised: A one night tournament will be held to determine the new ACW champion. Advertised to appear are Paul Bearer, Aeon Flexx, Ryan Fury, and Jester McKain. Bell time is 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children from 3 to 6 and free for kids 2 and under.

Ultimate Fighting Championship has added Martin Kampmann versus Nate Marquardt to the UFC 88 card at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, on September 6 for a live PPV, beginning at 7:00 PM. Also advertised: Chuck Liddell versus Rashad Evans; Rich Franklin versus Matt Hamill; Karo Parisyan versus Yoshiyuki Yoshida; Dan Henderson versus Rousimar Palhares; Kurt Pellegrino versus Thiago Tavares; Matt Brown versus Dong Hyun Kim; James Lee versus Tim Boetsch; and Roan Carneiro versus Ryo Chonan.

Ring of Honor has announced the following events: December 27 in New York, NY, at the Manhattan Center; and January 16 in Manassas, VA, at Sports Network and Fitness.

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.

NOSTALGIA

AUGUST 8, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Women’s Four-Round Boxing Match: Mildred Duncan versus K.O. Chick > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Glenn Cowan versus Frankie Allen > Eddie Wagner versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 8, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox defeated Tom Marvin (2-1) > Pete Sauer defeated Milo Steinborn (2-1) / Notes: Tom Marvin substituted for Everett Marshall in the match with Joe Cox.

AUGUST 8, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Marvin and George Tragos wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Whitey Hewitt defeated Marshall Blackstock > Orville Brown defeated Karl Sarpolis at 50:14 (2-1)

AUGUST 8, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Bill Ward > Lou Bartell versus Young Sampson > George Romanoff versus Wayne Coleman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 8, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Marrs and Heinie Olson wrestled to a draw > Henry Piers versus Angelo Cistoldi > Dick Raines versus Cowboy Luttrall / Notes: Henry Piers and Angelo Cistoldi were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Dick Raines and Cowboy Luttrall, but no results were reported after the card.

AUGUST 8, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Galento and Al Lamkin wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Chief Chewacki > Ralph Garibaldi & Red Vagnone defeated Tom Mahoney & Babe Zaharias > Ray Villmer defeated Don McIntyre

AUGUST 8, 1949 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PEACH BOWL SPEEDWAY (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Gorgeous Gilpin defeated Red Dugan by disqualification > Nature Boy Harris defeated Jack Bloomfield > Joe Estes defeated Frank Remille

AUGUST 8, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Morgan defeated Johnny Long > Dick Lever defeated the Black Menace > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Carlos Rodriguez by disqualification / Notes: The Black Menace was initially declared the winner in the match with Dick Lever, but for unstated reasons, the decision was reversed. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Tom Mahoney on August 5, 1949, in Atlanta.

AUGUST 8, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ike Eakins and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > The Black Monsters defeated Mike Paidousis & Al Massey > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Art Nelson* defeated Don McIntyre > The Great Togo defeated Abe Coleman / Notes: Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Angelo Martinelli on July 11, 1952, in Atlanta.

AUGUST 8, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson versus Andre Drapp > Farmer Jones defeated Jack Wentworth / Notes: Art Nelson and Andre Drapp were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

AUGUST 8, 1957 (THURSDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Stinson versus Bronko Lubich > Bibber McCoy versus Babe Zaharias ruled a no contest > Freddie Blassie versus Tarzan White / Notes: Aside from the match between Bibber McCoy and Babe Zaharias, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Zaharias substituted for Jack O’Brien in the match with Bibber McCoy.

AUGUST 8, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ronnie Etchison versus Angelo Poffo > Ray Gunkel defeated the Skull > Southern Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Freddie Blassie defeated Don McIntyre* to win title / Notes: Ronnie Etchison and Angelo Poffo were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. During the match between Ray Gunkel and the Skull, Gunkel removed the Skull’s mask to identify him as Nick Carter. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on July 25, 1958, in Atlanta. There was no referee for the match between Blassie and McIntyre. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo.

AUGUST 8, 1959 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charley Laye, Dickie Gunkel & Farmer Powell versus Freddie Blassie, Bob Shipp & El Gato / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 8, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff versus George Drake & Bill Alexander > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 8, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ivan Zukoff defeated Eugene Tulane > Frank Morgan and Marco Polo wrestled to a draw > Frank Morgan & Ivan Zukoff defeated Gene Dubois & Marco Polo > Man versus Animal Handicap Match: Terrible Ted defeated Jack Bence & Gypsy Joe

AUGUST 8, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Russian Crusher defeated Red Roberts > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Gene Murphy > Mr. Moto defeated Pedro Godoy at 16:00 > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest / Notes: It was reported that 1,473 were in attendance for this card. Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962.

AUGUST 8, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Krusher Karlson > Lester Welch versus Buddy Fuller > Joe Scarpa versus Paul DeGaulle > Dick the Bruiser versus the Destroyer / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 8, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter and Alex Perez wrestled to a draw > Corsica Jean defeated Chico Cortez by disqualification > Ike Eakins defeated Jerry Graham > Mr. Wrestling versus El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

AUGUST 8, 1968 (THURSDAY) – AMERICUS, GA – SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Joe Turco > Women’s Match: Barbara Owens versus Toni Rose > Bill Dromo & Butcher Vachon versus the Rising Suns / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 8, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Little John defeated Gorilla Marconi > Women’s Match: Panama Franco defeated Sandy Starr > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Ramstad > Ray Gunkel defeated Dick Dunn > The Super Assassins defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito > The Assassins defeated Joe Scarpa & the Professional / Notes: Paul DeMarco substituted for Bill Dromo in the match with Bob Ramstad. The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins. The winner of the match between the Assassins and Joe Scarpa & the Professional were to earn a shot at the Georgia Tag Team Title. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card.

AUGUST 8, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller defeated Rocket Monroe > Assassin #2 defeated Bobby Shane > Buddy Colt defeated Pepe Gomez / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

AUGUST 8, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Susan Green & Vicky Williams defeated Paula Kaye & the Fabulous Moolah > Rocket Monroe defeated Nick Russo > Roberto Soto & Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Bill Bowman & Joe Turner > Argentina Apollo defeated Assassin #2

AUGUST 8, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Garvin defeated Bob Griffin > Sonny King and Mr. Fuji wrestled to a draw > Jerry Brisco and Bob Backlund wrestled to a draw > Mike McCord versus Nikolai Volkoff ruled a no contest > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* by disqualification > North American Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Watts* versus Toru Tanaka / Notes: Bill Watts and Toru Tanaka were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gary Hart managed Nikolai Volkoff, Mr. Fuji, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.

AUGUST 8, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White versus Roberto Soto > Randy Savage versus Randy Alls > Jacques Goulet versus Carlos Mata > Ole & Gene Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Tony Atlas versus Pak Song / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

AUGUST 8, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Dillinger defeated Billy Starr > Rick Martel defeated Sonny King > Dick Slater defeated Hartford Love > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Harley Race* defeated Stan Hansen

AUGUST 8, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Alexander versus Genichiro Tenryu > Doug Somers versus Tommy Rich > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Tony Atlas & Ray Candy > Taped Fist Match: Bob Armstrong versus Killer Karl Kox > Stan Hansen & Mr. Columbus versus Bobby Heenan & the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Tommy Rich was the special referee for the match between Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff and Tony Atlas & Ray Candy. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

AUGUST 8, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Wells & Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated Ken Timbs & Professor Sonoda > Women’s Match: Jill Fontaine defeated Betty Clark > Ted DiBiase defeated Bryan St. John > George Wells defeated Bruiser Brody by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dusty Rhodes* defeated Terry Gordy / Notes: Bruno Sammartino, Jr., substituted for Ted Oates to team with George Wells in the match with Ken Timbs & Professor Sonoda.

AUGUST 8, 1983 (MONDAY) – WHEELING, WV – WHEELING CIVIC CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Rood and Mr. Wrestling wrestled to a draw > Brett Wayne defeated Bob Roop > Pez Whatley defeated Bill Irwin > Ron Garvin & Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated the Road Warriors by disqualification > Texas Death Match: Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer > Larry Zbyszko defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer and the Road Warriors.

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, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.