SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 08/14/2008

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NEWS and NOTES

Peach State Pandemonium featured Mike DiBiase, Bobby Simmons, and Tako on Wednesday night. DiBiase, the reigning NWA North American Heavyweight Champion, discussed his love of the National Wrestling Alliance and hopes to see the resurgence continue toward great success. Simmons took us into the Wayback Machine, where we discussed the importance of Ann Gunkel and Jim Barnett to wrestling in Georgia. We were also joined by Tako, the fan who challenged Hulk Hogan to fight him for charity to benefit the Graziano family in this video. Click here for the archive.

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Germain Arena in Estero, FL, tonight.

Tickets for the following TNA events go on sale tomorrow: September 27 in Miami, FL, at the BankUnited Center; and September 28 in Lakeland, FL, at the Lakeland Center.

Tickets for the following World Wrestling Entertainment events go on sale tomorrow: September 22 in Bowling Green, KY, at the Anderson Arena.

The NWA Legends Fanfest begins today and runs through 17 in Charlotte, NC, at the Hilton University Place Hotel. Advertised: Ric Flair, Ole Anderson, Jody Hamilton, Tony Atlas, Jack Brisco, Bob Caudle, Chris Cruise, Ted DiBiase, Virgil, J.J. Dillon, Jimmy Garvin, Precious, Billy Graham, Rip Hawk, Sam Houston, Oliver Humperdink, Paul Jones, Ivan Koloff, Rich Landrum, Thunderbolt Patterson, Buddy Roberts, Bruno Sammartino, Grizzly Smith, and Tommy Young.

Great Championship Wrestling will be in action at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, tonight, with GCW Tag Team Champions Bull Buchanan & Scotty Beach defending against The Mind Killers (Murder One & Orion Bishop) as the advertised main event. Bell time is 7:30 pm.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Bob Backlund (58), Bobby Eaton (50), and Jeff Farmer (46).

A United Wrestling Association report from August 12 at the Hardwarium in Seymour, TN, courtesy of Chris Xtreme: Attendance was 40 total with 25 paid. Danny Ray was the special guest referee for the night. "Prodigal Son" Allen Shepard beat Jerry Lee. Lee raised Shepard's hand showing respect ... then clotheslined him. He pounded on Shepard until David Young came out. Young checked on Shepard then turned on him as well. Young and Lee doubled up on Shepard until Mike Ogle made the save. Aaron Cross def. Chris Dalton in a No-DQ Match. Dalton brutalized Cross in this one, slinging him into the garage door and busting him open, then abusing him with a chair. Cross pulled the victory out of nowhere. Young explained that he turned because the fans show no respect to people like Chase Stevens, Adam Armor and himself, so screw them. He said he was going to take out the hometown heroes starting with Ogle. Mike Ogle beat David Young by DQ due to interference by Lee. Aaron Cross defeated Justin Nobody. David Young & Jerry Lee defeated Allen Shepard & Mike Ogle. The Shawn Shultz Benefit Show is August 14 in Alcoa at the Green Acre's Flea Market. UWA talent will be on the card. Next Tuesday, August 19, UWA will be back in Seymour with ticket prices back down to $5.

Prime Time Pro Wrestling returns to Columbus, GA, on August 15 at the Event Center with the following advertised matches: PTPW Champion Colt Derringer will defend the title against Robert Gibson. Deathrow will take on Bulldog Raines. The tag team tournament starts with 4 tag teams on the card. Also, Chris Stevens against Mike Pain, and Chick Donovan will "teach some wrestling" to battle royal winner Chip Day. Bell time is 7:30pm.

Global Championship Wrestling has changed the venue for their August 23 show featuring Ric Flair to the Zamora Shrine Temple in Irondale, AL. The show starts at 7:00.

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 14, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson – Promoter) > Eddie Wagner defeated Wesley Brownlee > Ripper Reeves defeated John Mauldin > George Romanoff defeated Sammy Miller / Notes: It was reported that 1,600 were in attendance for this card.

AUGUST 14, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (F.P. Owens – Promoter) > Pat O’Brien versus Smitty Anderson > Bob Anderson versus Dave Terrell > Bill Ward versus John Dameron / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 14, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Bill Corley – Promoter) > George Harben and Eddie Elzea wrestled to a draw > Frankie Light defeated Pup Jeffords > Fred Lassiter defeated the Masked Marvel / Notes: It was reported that Frankie Light was a former sparring partner of the late boxer Ernie Schaaf.

AUGUST 14, 1933 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION (Max Stewart – Promoter) > Roy Lumpkin and Leo Alexander wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* defeated Jack Doyle / Notes: Jack Ross had been billed as Southern Lightweight Champion since May 9, 1933.

AUGUST 14, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BUCKHEAD ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Jack Higgs versus Tiger Moore > Wayne Coleman versus Chippewa Charlie > Women’s Match: Frances Duncan defeated Helen Joiner / Notes: Aside from the match between Frances Duncan and Helen Joiner, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. This card also featured a battle royal, but no details were provided following the card.

AUGUST 14, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Glenn Cowan versus Red Dugan > Speedy Schaeffer versus Young Londos > No TL Match: John Mauldin versus Chippewa Charlie / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack Higgs was credited as being a referee for this card.

AUGUST 14, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ALBANY, GA – SUPREME CIRCLE HALL (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Pedro Torres defeated Wayne Coleman > Honey Boy Hackney defeated John Mauldin

AUGUST 14, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox and Darna Ostapovich wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Frank Speer defeated George Koverly (2-0) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Danno O’Mahoney* defeated Pete Sauer at 26:00 / Notes: It was reported that 7,000 were in attendance for this card. Danno O’Mahoney had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jim Londos in Boston, MA, on June 27, 1935. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

AUGUST 14, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Don Rainey versus Ted Taylor > Mex McClain versus Tiger Long > Sammy Miller versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 14, 1939 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RED ROCK ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Honey Boy Hackney versus Young Londos > Loser Must Unmask: the Skull (1) versus the Skull (2) / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 14, 1946 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Thurman Copley – Promoter) > Chief Saunooke defeated Charlie Harben (2-1) > Nick Carter & Joe Marsh defeated Jack Dillon & the Shadow (2-1)

AUGUST 14, 1953 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Hewitt defeated Red McIntyre > Wild Man Zimm defeated George Bruckman > Red Dugan defeated Jackie Fargo > Buddy Rogers defeated Johnny Valentine

AUGUST 14, 1957 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WRDW STUDIOS (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie defeated Oni Wiki Wiki (2-1)

AUGUST 14, 1959 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim LaRock and El Gato wrestled to a draw > Farmer Powell defeated Ed Sharpe by disqualification > Jim LaRock & Farmer Powell defeated Ed Sharpe & El Gato > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Adrien Baillargeon by disqualification / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel on August 7, 1959, in Atlanta.

AUGUST 14, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Morgan & Jack Dillon versus Johnny Reid & Guy Mitchell > Jack Bence versus Gypsy Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

AUGUST 14, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gene Murphy and Guy Taylor wrestled to a draw > Johnny Walker defeated the Russian Crusher by disqualification > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Pedro Godoy > Chief Little Eagle versus Mr. Moto ruled a no contest

AUGUST 14, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tarzan White and the Green Hornet wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Women’s Match: Barbara Ball defeated Shirley West > Chris Averoff defeated Red Dugan > Chris Averoff & Marco Polo defeated Bob Shipp & Red Dugan

AUGUST 14, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Carr versus Greg Peterson > Wildman Phillips defeated Bruce Austin > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated the Scufflin’ Hillbillies by disqualification > Danny Hodge defeated Paul DeGaulle > Sputnik Monroe defeated Chief Little Eagle / Notes: Charlie Carr and Greg Peterson were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. It was announced that Lou Thesz would be wrestling in Atlanta in September 1964.

AUGUST 14, 1964 (FRIDAY) – JEKYLL ISLAND, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frankie Cain & Krusher Karlson versus Red Roberts & the Destroyer > Bob Eisenburg versus Bob Hamby / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

AUGUST 14, 1965 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Jack Vansky > Nick Kozak defeated Roy Mulkey > Dutch Savage defeated Silento Rodriguez / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

AUGUST 14, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Dunn versus Jesse James > Benny Matta & Pepe Gomez versus the Corsicans > Nick Kozak defeated Mario Galento by disqualification / Notes: Aside from the match between Nick Kozak and Mario Galento, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.

AUGUST 14, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Fuller defeated Tim Tyler > Robert Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell > Ray Gunkel defeated Bob Kaiser > Buddy Fuller defeated Hoss Strickland > Bobby Shane versus Buddy Colt ended in a double countout > The Assassins defeated Bill Dromo & Alberto Torres > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* and Nick Bockwinkel wrestled to a draw / Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee for this card. The program for this card featured an article written by Gene Gordon about Paul Jones that also appeared in the September 1970 issue of Wrestling Revue magazine. Bobby Shane participated in an autograph session for fans.

AUGUST 14, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Colt defeated George Scott > Jerry Oates defeated Cisco Grimaldo by disqualification > Dick Steinborn & Roberto Soto and Rocket & Flash Monroe wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was the episode where the name of the television program officially became “Georgia Championship Wrestling”, hosted by Ed Capral. This episode aired from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM, and would again the next week. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. The winner of the match between Buddy Colt and George Scott was to determine a challenger to wrestle the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on August 20, 1971.

AUGUST 14, 1972 (MONDAY) Notes: Doug Scoggins, who had been wrestling as Mr. X, died in an automobile accident in Perry en route to a card in Valdosta. His passenger, Juan Caruso, suffered minor physical injuries, but Scoggins was reportedly killed upon impact.

AUGUST 14, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Koa Tiki versus the Great Cornelio > Bearcat Wilkerson versus the Champ > Bull Zomar versus El Mongol > John Black versus the Avenger > World Light Heavyweight Title Match (No TL): the Golden Gladiator* versus Argentina Apollo > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Seigler & the Super Gladiator* versus Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 > US Tag Team Title Match: Ernie Ladd & Tom Renesto* versus Tarzan Tyler & Ox Baker / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

AUGUST 14, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Macon Heavyweight Title One-Night Tournament: Buddy Colt (Winner) to win title; Bob Armstrong, Bobby Duncum, Rick Ferrara, Ricky Gibson, Super Inferno #1, Tom Jones, Taro Kobayoshi, Jerry Oates, Bob Orton, Jr., Billy Spears, Stan Vachon, Bill Watts, Jim Wilson, Mr. Wrestling #2, and Akai Yoshihara also participated / Notes: It is unclear as to the pairings and results for the tournament. J.C. Dykes managed Super Inferno #1.

AUGUST 14, 1976 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jan Nelson and Yasu Fuji wrestled to a draw > Midget Women’s Tag Team Match: Darling Dagmar & Princess Little Dove defeated Marie Leveau & Diamond Lil > Roberto Soto defeated Wayne Cowan > Ted Oates & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Dick Slater & Pak Song / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. Doug Smith was credited as being a referee for this card.

AUGUST 14, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Saito defeated Roger Howell > The Challenger defeated Steve Regal > Rick McGraw defeated Pete Austin > Dick Slater defeated the Challenger > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* defeated Stan Hansen & Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: The Challenger substituted for King Kong Mosca in the match with Dick Slater.

AUGUST 14, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Tommy Rich defeated Stan Hansen, Doug Somers, Ole Anderson, the Masked Superstar, Ernie Ladd, Genichiro Tenryu, Bob Armstrong, Ivan Koloff, Ray Candy, Killer Karl Kox, Wahoo McDaniel, Jerry Stubbs, Mike Stallings, and Carl Fergie > Jerry Stubbs defeated Carl Fergie > Ray Candy defeated Doug Somers > Bob Armstrong defeated Ivan Koloff by disqualification > Killer Karl Kox defeated Genichiro Tenryu > Stan Hansen defeated the Masked Superstar > Ernie Ladd defeated Mike Stallings > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* defeated Tommy Rich at 22:15 / Notes: The battle royal was to determine the challenger for the NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

AUGUST 14, 1980 (THURSDAY) – KNOXVILLE, TN – CIVIC COLISEUM (Bob Polk – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan Lane versus Steve Regal > Ernie Holmes versus Baron Von Raschke > Dennis Condrey versus Terry Taylor > Steve Keirn & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus the Assassins > Mark Lewin versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

AUGUST 14, 1982 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buzz Sawyer defeated Dale Veasey > The Wild Samoans defeated Tito Santana & Terry Gibbs > Dusty Rhodes defeated Don Muraco by disqualification > Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer > Andre the Giant & the Freebirds defeated Ole Anderson, Stan Hansen & Mr. X > Battle Royal: Andre the Giant (Winner) / Notes: It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $5,000. Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans.

AUGUST 14, 1983 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Lightfoot versus Mr. Wrestling > Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated Bob Roop > Paul Ellering versus Bruno Sammartino, Jr. > Handcuff Match: Tommy Rich defeated Bill Irwin > NWA World Tag Team Title Tornado Match: Jack & Jerry Brisco* defeated the Road Warriors > Larry Zbyszko versus Mr. Wrestling #2 ended in a double disqualification > Pez Whatley defeated the Great Kabuki > Dick Slater defeated Buzz Sawyer by disqualification / Notes: Joe Lightfoot and Mr. Wrestling were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. The match between Paul Ellering and Bruno Sammartino, Jr., was cancelled for unstated reasons. Sammartino substituted for Brett Wayne in the match with Bob Roop. Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer, the Iron Sheik, and the Road Warriors. Gary Hart managed the Great Kabuki.