SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 08/09/2008

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NEWS and NOTES

Georgiann Makropoulos reported last night that Walter ‘Killer’ Kowalski, who we noted recently had been moved to a nursing home, had suffered a heart attack. Kowalski’s wife Teresa called Bruno Sammartino with the news, and told him doctors did not expect Kowalski to make it through the night. As of this writing, we have not received word on his condition.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE, tonight. The SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the War Memorial in Syracuse, NY.

WWE results from the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ, on August 8: Kane over Matt Striker; Johnny Curtis over Charlie Haas; D-Lo Brown over Snitsky; Kofi Kingston over Santino Marella; William Regal over Jamie Noble; Mickie James over Katie Lea; John Cena & Cryme Tyme over Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr.; and CM Punk over JBL in a no disqualification match.

It was announced on Friday that WWE has been served with a lawsuit, apparently being spearheaded by Raven, noted by his real name Scott Levy. It was noted the summons had been served on July 24. Levy and other wrestlers, who were not identified, are challenging WWE’s assertion that the talent are independent contractors and not employees, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment. The term 'independent contractor' as it pertains to wrestlers has long been questioned, but never truly challenged. Although the company has yet to formally respond, they denied the charges and intend to "defend vigorously the suit".

Total Nonstop Action results from the Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ, on August 8: Curry Man over Johnny Devine; Consequences Creed over Daivari; Traci Brooks & Roxxi Laveaux over Jacqueline & Velvet Sky; the Latin American Xchange over Team 3-D; Rhino over James Storm; and A.J. Styles over Kurt Angle.

Total Championship Wrestling returns to the National Guard Armory in Douglasville, GA, tonight with an 8 pm bell time. The advertised card is as follows: Lamar Phillips & Jamie Hall vs. Kid Ego & Josh Storm, Ken Timbs, Jr., vs. "Bad Boy" Keith Williams, Jess Wade vs. Josh Stone, Damon Tax vs. Eclipse, and for the TCW Heavyweight Title, Pretty Boy Floyd (c) vs. Awesome T.C. There will also be a TCW Tag Team Title match. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 ages 6-11 and under 6 get in free. For info call 404-213-4632, 770-871-0988, and 706-537-5572.

Flatline Championship Wrestling will be at Patriots Park in Grovetown, GA, tonight. The doors will open at 6:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:00. Tickets are $7. Children 5 and under get in free of charge. Advertised: Devon Wrights defends the FCW Heavyweight Championship against Ethan Case.

I Believe in Wrestling will be in Orlando, Florida tonight at the Downtown Recreation Center, located at 649 W. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Advertised: AWA World Tag Team Championship, Team Vision (champions) vs. Team Macktion (challengers), AWA Florida Heavyweight Championship, Jon Davis (champion) vs. Bruce Santee (challenger), AWA Florida Tag Team Championship, The Lifeguards vs. The Heartbreak Express, "Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko & "Classy" Chris Nelson & Nick Holler vs. The Vandalz & Keith Blonde, Fantastic Dantastic vs. Austin Amadeus, Jaison Moore vs. Demon Toro, Chris Jones vs. Craig Classic. Tickets are $10, Children 10 and under are free. For more info call (407) 694-3912.

Action Packed Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Lancaster, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 7:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Tickets are $10 Advertised: Night 2 of the Doug Hawkins, Sr., Memorial Cup, plus Nikita Koloff.

The Florida Wrestling Association returns to action at the Volusia Speedway Park in DeLeon Springs, FL, tonight. Matches start at 5:30 PM, with auto racing capping off the night. Tickets are $12, and cover entry to the wrestling and racing events. Advertised: Hack Meyers, Mike Enos, American Freedom Fighter, Rick the Reaper, Black Knight, and Wildman Brody. A bullrope match, where falls count anywhere throughout the speedway, is on the slate, as is a women’s match. Call (813) 960-8412 for more information.

Champions With Attitudes will be at the Blackville Community Center in Blackville, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $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 The American Gangsters with Joey Nuggs.

New Heights Wrestling will be in Florala, AL, tonight at the old National Guard Armory. Advertised: For the NHW championship, Mr. Fantasy defends against "Pretty Boy" Donny B. Milo defends the cruiserweight belt against Chief Little Bear. More matches to be added. Tickets are $6 and free for kid 6 & under. Bell time is at 7:30 PM and doors open at 6:30.

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling will be at South Caldwell High School in Hudson, NC, tonight. The doors will open at 7:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Tickets are $12 for ringside, general admission $10. Advertised: Buff Bagwell, Rick Steiner, The Midnight Express, and The Rock & Roll Express. The Midnight Express will not include Dennis Condrey, according to the founding member.

Gimmicks Only Grappling Underground Entertainment will present “2 Hot 2 Handle” at Iron Horse in Apex, NC, tonight. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Bell time 8:00 PM. Advertised: Exotic Aloyisus Street takes on Gouge Champion Leroye Greene. Sean Cruise battles North Carolina Champion Wallabee Joe. Kofo Jabba with Count Grog goes against Otto Schwanz. Seymour Snott will mix it up with the Trailer Park Model. Surfer Jay Odyssey takes on The Goat, and in tag team action the KrazyKiller Klowns face off against The Masked Magician & Anthony Sean Sharp.

The Southern Wrestling Association will be at the National Guard Armory in Forest City, NC, tonight. The doors will open at 7:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Ticket information N/A. Advertised: Team SWA against the Mayhem Mafia Team for the SWA Tag Belts and control of SWA.

Today in Memoriam: Babe Zaharias (47, 1957), Mike Sharpe, Sr. (65, 1988), and Jackie Sato (41, 1999).

Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from their debut show in Columbus at the Event Center (old GCW/IWN building) with attendance of 225. Chip Day won a 10 man battle royal to earn a spot on the PTPW roster, Ron Stalker beat Jena, Chick Dononvan beat Rod Simmons, Bulldog Raines beat Dustin Powers, Southside Trash beat Jake Slater & Mr. Columbus, Chris Stevens beat Mr. Hughes, Marty Jannetty beat Deathrow in a Last Man Standing Match that went over 20 minutes, Colt Derringer defeated Rob Adonis to retain the PTPW Heavyweight Title. Dan Masters was there shooting video. Larry Goodman will post a report later today at GWH.

Championship Wrestling Overload “Back 2 School Bash” results from August 8 at the Johnson County Recreation Department in Wrightsville, GA. The Golden Stranger defeated Bob (w/Bob II). Damien defeated Col. Ivan Parker. Shawn Hunter & Will Allen defeated Conner Cruze & Kristopher Lee. TW James Bodyslam Challenge: 18 year old Sandersville Georgia native, Josh Moore was unsuccessful in his attempt to bodyslam 400lb. TW James. TW James defeated Danien Dread. Southern States Championship Match: Iron Bear defeated “The Modern Day Cowboy” Chris Anthony to retain title. Tag Team Championship Match: The New Generation, Brian Chase & Loco Motive, defeated Tommy Lee & JT Crews to retain titles. CWO National Championship Match: The Ringlord defeated “The Prodigal Son” to become the new Champion.

Supercade Wrestling results from August 7 at the National Guard Armory in Wellford, SC courtesy of Brett Wolverton. It was announced after the first match that Supercade Wrestling Heavyweight Champion Satisfaction Adam Jaxon had broken his ankle earlier in the week and had to vacate the title. The number one contender, Nick Fury, was awarded the title. Freight Train defeated Jesse Blood. “No Limits” John Skyler & Bud Tugley defeated The Dragon Michael Adonis & Kronik. Hardcore Champion Krypto, Bobby Diamond, & Hardcore Johnny Danger wrestled Mr. Hardcore Matt Burnz & Squeaks Da Clown to a double DQ. Steven Vaughn defeated Dylan Dollar in a table match. The Redneck Kid defeated Freight Train. A.J. Frost and Jamie Lee wrestled to a no contest in a #1 contenders match for the United States Title when neither man could answer the referee's ten count. Heavyweight Champion Nick Fury defeated “The Bourbon Street Saint” Wicked.

The Biography Channel will be broadcasting Randy Couture’s episode tomorrow at Noon ET. It will be sandwiched by repeats of Hulk Hogan, beginning at 11:00, and the “Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling”.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2008 Top 500 issue is on sale this month. Although not confirmed as the official list, we have a listing, courtesy of Happ Hazard at the Wrestling Classics message board. The top 10 includes 1) Randy Orton, 2) Kurt Angle, 3) Triple H, 4) Samoa Joe, 5) Edge, 6) The Undertaker, 7) Shawn Michaels, 8) Nigel McGuiness, 9) John Cena, and 10) Shinsuke Nakamura. Click here for the entire listing.

A September 7 benefit show has been put together for Southeastern wrestler John Malus who was attacked and stabbed on July 22nd also in Columbia. Malus, who has wrestled for Georgia-Carolina companies ASW, FCW, OSCW, TWF, and WKCW, was released a few days later and appeared at the July 26 FCW Rage Show where he received a standing ovation from a cleared out locker room. Wrestlers already scheduled to wrestle at the show, which will be presented at Element Nightlife, include Josh Magnum, Johnny Blaze, Sixx, Malachi, Brandon Paradise, Solitude, Tank Lewis, and Cali Casanova. More wrestlers are set to be announced over the next few weeks. The event begins at 6PM.

With next week being the six month anniversary of our radio show, Peach State Pandemonium, we thought it would be interesting to look back and see how the various shows have fared.

The ratings for PSP programs to date are as follows, according to overall live listeners and archive downloads: 01) Gary Hart Tribute Show (April 5, 2008); 02) Gary Hart (February 23, 2008); 03) Dick Steinborn / Bobby Simmons (March 15, 2008); 04) Greg Oliver / Irvin Muchnick (April 26, 2008); 05) David Marquez / Dave Meltzer / Jody Peterman (May 10, 2008); 06) Buff Bagwell (March 29, 2008); 07) Jody Hamilton / Ted Allen (July 2, 2008); 08) Tommy Rich / Dennis Condrey / David Marquez (June 4, 2008); 09) Tito Santana / A.J. Styles (August 6, 2008); and 10) Phil Shatter / Jeff G. Bailey (March 22, 2008).

The highest rated shows, based only on live listeners, are as follows: 01) Gary Hart Tribute Show (April 5, 2008); 02) Adam Pearce / David Young (July 9, 2008); 03) Tito Santana / A.J. Styles (August 6, 2008); 04) Jody Hamilton / Ted Allen (July 2, 2008); 05) Ace Rockwell / Wayback Machine with Bobby Simmons (July 16, 2008); 06) Randy Harris / Bob and Pam Allyn (June 11, 2008); 07) Phil Shatter / Jeff G. Bailey (March 22, 2008); 08) Gary Hart (February 23, 2008); 09) Curtis Hughes / Wayback Machine with Les Thatcher (July 30, 2008); and 10) Tommy Rich / Dennis Condrey / David Marquez (June 4, 2008).

The highest rated episodes, based only on archive downloads, are as follows: 01) Gary Hart Tribute Show (April 5, 2008); 02) Gary Hart (February 23, 2008); 03) Dick Steinborn / Bobby Simmons (March 15, 2008); 04) Greg Oliver / Irvin Muchnick (April 26, 2008); 05) David Marquez / Dave Meltzer / Jody Peterman (May 10, 2008); 06) Buff Bagwell (March 29, 2008); 07) Jody Hamilton / Ted Allen (July 2, 2008); 08) Tommy Rich / Dennis Condrey / David Marquez (June 4, 2008); 09) Sean Davis / Murder One / Dave Meltzer (May 17, 2008); and 10) Bill Behrens (February 16, 2008).

We thank you for listening, and encourage you to continue to support GWH and PSP and be sure to spread the word.

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.