Everybody's Always Innocent ... Even Those Who Admit Guilt

About ten-months ago, I first mentioned Kresten Ericksen, a city councilor in Ogdensburg, New York, accused of forging a WWE officials' signature in order to defraud the Ogdensburg Free Academy.

Earlier today, Ericksen, on the advice of his attorney, copped a plea and was sentenced on a charge of third-degree forgery, which is a misdemeanor and resulted in a one-year conditional discharge.

Ericksen also had to reimburse over fifteen-thousand-dollars to the OFA and resign from his post (as manager of their Golden Dome) at the school.

Despite today's events, Ericksen claimed faulty bookkeeping, not his forgery, was to blame for the missing funds.

The Gist Of It: Tonight's Episode Of 'WWE Monday Night RAW'

From Oklahoma City's Ford Center:

- Shane McMahon's prepared statement ranked right up there with one of Dana White's, consisting of him refusing to release any information on his father's condition and asking everyone to keep him in their thoughts.

- Speaking of saying nothing, Jim Ross went on and on, before being interrupted by Edge, Curt Hawkins, and Zack Ryder. Well, so much for the draft. Edge explained how useless JR is, and had Hawkins and Ryder escort JR from the ring. Nothing wrong with that, but then he just rambled, finally finishing with how, unless it was a draft show, you wouldn't be seeing him on Mondays. Yeah, right. As Edge was leaving, he was attacked and destroyed by Batista. CM Punk immediately cashed in his 'Money in the Bank' contract, hit Edge with a 'GTS,' and scored the pin. Gee, even though anything can happen in WWE, it took only one-week's time for each brand to end back up with a World title. What are the odds?

- Non-title: Mickie James defeated Jillian Hall. 'Mick Kick,' pin.

- Continuing the trend-of-the-evening, Rey Mysterio went to the ring and really had nothing to say. Santino Marella interrupted him, because "Mastrio" is on the cover of WWE Magazine, while he is not. Needless to say, Marella ended up taking a '619.' Jerry Lawler said it was the first one delivered on RAW. I'm not a history buff or rocket ship, but I somehow doubt that. I suppose it's better, though, than Michael Cole telling us how great Mysterio is, as if because Mysterio's "always been on SmackDown," we might not have had the chance to see for ourselves.

- Todd Grisham spoke to a happy Punk. A stone-faced John Bradshaw Layfield questioned Punk's win and asked for a title shot. Punk obliged his request.

- John Cena put over Triple H (smart man), himself, and Punk. He doesn't seem to like JBL, though. Cena then campaigned to weasel his way JBL's spot. Shouldn't this have been Batista's role? I mean, the World title's important to him, right? This brought out JBL, who somehow had the foresight to hire his own security staff to help him gang up on Cena and forcefully remove him from the building. Okay? ... Don't worry, I'm sure Cena will be back in time to get involved in the main event, steal Punk's heat, and cost JBL the championship.

- Non-title: Ted "ROW" DiBiase & Cody Rhodes (with their really keen new theme) defeated WLW's Steve Anthony & Darren Wade (Darin Waid). Rhodes hit Wade with a 'DDT,' then scored the pin. The crowd couldn't have possibly cared less. Rhodes actually cut a decent promo, explaining how he is too good to pay dues. I might actually be able to get into a heel Rhodes. "ROW" then cut one. The crowd still couldn't have possibly cared less.

- Paul Burchill walked away from Katie Lea, allowing Jamie Noble to hit on her. Katie talked Noble into challenging Kane. Needless to say, this didn't go so well for Noble, who was chased to the ring and chokeslammed on Cole and Lawler's announce table.

- Intercontinental title: Kofi Kingston defeated Chris Jericho (with that guy) - DQ. Kingston was dominated, then, during a pin attempt, grabbed Y2J's tights. When Y2J responded in kind, the referee called for the bell. Seems, to me, like that should've been a warning. After the match, Y2J dug his fingers into Kofi's eyes. If you're keeping score, Kingston needs Shawn Michaels' help to capture the IC title, can't even cheat to win the rematch (which features a lousy finish, no less), and also takes a post-match drubbing. Yep, that kind of booking will get the crowds behind the new guy. Y2J challenged Shawn Michaels to meet him at the Great American Bash (which will be accepted).

- Edge bullied and slapped his comrades, blaming them for his loss of the World title.

- World title: Punk defeated JBL (with his security staff). Sure enough, Cena (joined by Cryme Tyme) managed to distract JBL, leading to a 'GTS,' and Punk scoring the pin. The show abruptly ended, as Cena, Punk and CT continued to brawl with JBL's security.

Preview For Tonight's Edition Of 'WWE Monday Night RAW'

If recent history (and the company's two-year-plus absence from the city) is any indicator, I'd expect a sellout, or near-sellout, for Oklahoma City's Ford Center. Here's some of what we can expect:

- Intercontinental title: Kofi Kingston defends against Chris Jericho. Wouldn't surprise me to see another appearance by Shawn Michaels.

- Jim Ross' official farewell (as if we're never again going to see him).

- We will learn more about Mr. McMahon's condition, courtesy of a family statement. Damn, that means I've got to put up with Linda and/or Shane.

- More on the sagas of Batista, John Cena, Ted "ROW (Randy Orton Wannabe)" DiBiase & Cody Rhodes, Hardcore Holly, and Kane.

My recap, should you be interested, should be posted at about 11:10 PM ET.

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/30/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, OK, tonight. WWE results from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, for the Night of Champions PPV on June 29: in a dark match, Jeff Hardy over MVP; on the live broadcast, John Morrison & the Miz over Finlay & Hornswoggle to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Matt Hardy over Chavo Guerrero to retain the US Heavyweight Title; Mark Henry over Kane and the Big Show in a three-way to win the ECW Heavyweight Title; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., became WWE World Tag Team Champions when DiBiase’s mystery partner failed to show, and Rhodes turned on Holly, ending when DiBiase pinned Holly; Kofi Kingston over Chris Jericho to win the Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Mickie James over Katie Lea Burchill to retain the WWE Women’s Title; Edge over Batista to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title with help from Chavo and Vickie Guerrero; and Triple H over John Cena to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title. Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: September 13 in Little Rock, AR, at the Alltel Arena. (Rich Tate)

Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from the Community Center in Manchester, GA, on June 28: Rod Simmons pinned Adrian Hawkins in 8:10. Southside Trash (Rowdy & Raunchy) beat Jon Davis & El Loco Jr. in 5:39. Salvatore Rinauro beat Ace Rockwell in 16:28. Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain beat Ron Stalker & Dustin Powers in 11:20. Hayden Young beat Truitt Fields in 13:39. Chris Stevens beat Mr. Hughes with an impromptu no DQ stip to advance to the PWTP Championship match (11:56). Colt Derringer beat Rob Adonis in 9:20 to advance to the PWTP Championship match. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

AWA World-1 South results from Buck’s Place in Ellaville, GA, on June 28: Big Bank Barfield over Barney Rumble; Kyle Matthews & Ricky Romeo over Lou Cypher & the Nightmare; Pain over Pete Cannon and Brokishi in a three-way match; Chick Donovan over Jake Slater; Jake Roberts over Francisco Ciatso; and Tommy Rich over the Real Bug to win the World-1 South Southern Heavyweight Title. The reported attendance was 224. (Rich Tate)

The All-Star Wrestling Network presented "Battle For The Belt" that took place at the WrestlePlex in Fort Valley, GA, on June 28. In Round #1 to of a tournament determine the new AWN Heavyweight champion, "Mr Technician" Paul Warfield defeated Iron Will, "The New Breed" Shawn Hunter defeated Mike Kross, Ash defeated Pit Bull, and Sam Slaughter defeated "Dark Rebel" Jerry Thompson. In round 2, Hunter defeated Warfield, and Slaughter defeated Ash. In the finals, Slaughter defeated Hunter to become the new champion. The referees were Nathan Hove and Wendell Brown. There were reportedly 75 people in attendance. AWN presents “Red, White, and Bruised” on July 5 at the Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, GA. Doors open at 7:30 PM and bell time is 8:00. Advertised: For the AWN Heavyweight championship, Sam Slaughter defends the title against "The New Breed" Shawn Hunter. The AWN Heritage champion "The Almighty" Brokishi faces Pit Bull in a non-title match. "Dangerous" Danny Horne takes on "The Golden Boy" Chick Donovan. Iron Will vs. J.J. Flash. Leon McMichaels vs. Underfaker. Ash vs. Mike Kross. Also advertised to appear: Xavier Cross, and "The Real Deal" Jake Slater. For more information, call (478) 397-5734. (Brian Slack)

Global Championship Wrestling results from the Civic Center in Pell City, AL, on June 28: Antonio Garza defeatsed Will Owens. The INHuman Fly defeated Frankie Valentine. Scum Kritter defeated Soul Crusher. Mudbone defeated Joey Lightning. David Young & Veronica Fairchild defeated Maddog Sawyer & Genni Right by DQ. Theodore Tutwiller III w/Howard C. Cross defeated Jesse Pain to become the new GCW Heavyweight champion. Samoan Soldiers defeated Chase Stevens and Adam Armour to retain the tag titles. (Brian Slack)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be at the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, on July 6. Bell time will be 7:00 PM, and doors open at 6:00. All seats are $7, with kids 6 and under admitted free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Watering Hole Sports Bar & Grill in Villa Rica, GA, either in person or by calling (770) 355-5742. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus Rob Adonis; Frankie Valentine versus the Nightmare; Josh Stone versus Bulldog Raines, whereas the loser must eat dog food; Adrian Hawkins versus Sal Rinauro; and Kyle Matthews & Chip Day versus Lamar Phillips & Jay Clinton. Josh Storm and Peanut are also advertised. Promoter Scott East reports that SECW is looking for a location in the Columbus, GA/Phenix City, AL, areas to expand his promotion. (Rich Tate)

Southern Championship Wrestling presents "Retribution" to take place on August 2 at the Salvation Army Gymnasium in Sanford, FL. Advertised: Elite Party member Aaron Epic vs. half of the SCW tag team champions and ASO member Jason Hexx. For the SCW Florida Championship, Nooie Lee defends the belt against Austin Amadeus. In a SCW Heavyweight title vs. Hall of Fame Medal match, SCW Champion will face half of the SCW tag team champions, Ryze, who will be putting his 2006 Hall of Fame Induction Medal on the line. (Brian Slack)

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

Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. Click here for the latest entry. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Terry Funk (64) and Cody Rhodes (23).

Today in Memoriam: Michel Martel (33, 1978), Chris Taylor (29, 1979), Duke Keomuka (70, 1991), Stan Frazier (54, 1992), Larry O’Day (53, 1997), Speedy Hatfield (93, 2002), and Sandor Kovacs (84, 2004).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 30, 1927 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WARREN PARK (Promoter – Unknown) > Jimmie Condos versus Young Elephant / Notes: Jimmie Condos and Young Elephant were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack Ross, Dummy Wall, Jimmie Tepon, Joe Nasser, Ernest Reeder, and Nick Pappas were also advertised as scheduled for this card.

JUNE 30, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CASCADE ARENA (L.H. Brumbelow – Promoter) > Bill Collins versus Young Londos > Frank Remille versus Oscar Williamson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also two boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 30, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PINES ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Paul Allen versus Carlton Wells > Norman Flanagan versus Joe Crisler > Everett Gentry versus Mutt Jones / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a preliminary wrestling match advertised between “two local boys”, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 30, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Pat Williams versus Alton Woods > Young Gotch versus Jack McAdams > Tarzan Jordan versus Bill Crussell > Boxing Match: Ray Wages versus Big Simpson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that the Joe Carter Band would be performing at this card.

JUNE 30, 1934 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Mac Odum versus Red Wooten > Lloyd Brown versus Ted Williams > Ted Radcliffe versus Turk Powell > Bill Collins versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Dick Lever > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Juan Humberto > Dorv Roche and Dan O’Connor wrestled to a draw at 90:00

JUNE 30, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bulldog Mallory versus Baron Von Hoffman > Joe Ferona versus Red Smith > Eddie Elzea versus Jack Bloomfield / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Al Massey by disqualification > Duke Kapalani defeated Dick Lever by disqualification > John Mauldin and Jack Wentworth wrestled to a draw > Babe Zaharias and Tarzan Jordan wrestled to a draw

JUNE 30, 1948 (WEDNESDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Charley Laye defeated Big Boy Williams > Tommy Ward and Prince Omar wrestled to a draw > Red Dugan defeated Sailor Parker

JUNE 30, 1950 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Shipp versus Buddy Knox > Tom Mahoney versus Tarzan White > Nick Carter versus Angelo Cistoldi > Jim Coffield versus Bibber McCoy > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Art Nelson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Red Terror on May 19, 1950, in Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 1950 (FRIDAY) – PALMETTO, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Joe Harben versus Bob Crutchfield > Women’s Match: Jackie Lee versus Dottie O'Shea > Joe Estes versus Eddie Pope / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

JUNE 30, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Clancy versus Carlos Rodriguez > Eddie Gossett versus Honey Boy Hannigan > Angelo Martinelli versus Art Nelson > Don McIntyre versus Ike Eakins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Pesek & Frank Townsend versus the Bowery Boys > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Ronnie Etchison / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on April 25, 1958, in Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 1961 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Reid, Guy Mitchell & Marco Polo versus Jack Dillon, Tommy Bell & El Raton > Ray Gunkel versus Gypsy Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines defeated Dick Dunn > Ron Reed defeated Red Steiner > The Destroyer defeated Joe Scarpa

JUNE 30, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Nandor defeated Jack Vansky > Ricky Hunter defeated Jack Bence > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Kleen > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Daniels > Ray Gunkel versus Jerry Graham ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol* versus Mr. Wrestling ended in a double countout > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on June 16, 1967, in Atlanta. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta.

JUNE 30, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Fuller and Fuji wrestled to a draw > Rocket Monroe defeated Billy Spears at 5:00 > Doug Gilbert, Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Chati Yokuchi, Fuji & Professor Kimura > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Nick Bockwinkel* by disqualification / Notes: Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 17, 1970.

JUNE 30, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Karl Von Stroheim > El Mongol and Rocket Monroe wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn defeated Mike Paidousis > Roberto Soto and Billy Spears wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong, Argentina Apollo & the Avenger defeated Buddy Colt & the Assassins > Brass Knucks Title Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Ox Baker* to win title / Notes: It was reported that Ox Baker suffered a bone fracture in his right forearm during the match with Ray Gunkel. It is unclear as to how Baker became recognized as Brass Knucks Champion. The last reference we have shows Bepo Mongol winning the title in a tournament on January 21, 1972, in Atlanta. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Bob Armstrong participated in an autograph session for fans. It was announced that Bobo Brazil would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 30, 1973 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND ACADEMY GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Donna Christianello versus Debbie Johnson > Jerry Oates & Norvel Austin versus Billy Spears & Winston > Texas Death Match: Bobby Shane versus Tim Woods / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 30, 1975 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Butch Malone versus Mike McCord > Bearcat Brown versus Toru Tanaka > Loser Leaves Match: Assassin #2 versus Mr. Wrestling #1 > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* versus Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller > Georgia Heavyweight Title Lumberjack Match: Abdullah the Butcher* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2. Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher, Toru Tanaka, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr.

JUNE 30, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hartford Love defeated Barry Orton > Rick Martel defeated the French Angel by disqualification > Ivan Koloff & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Assassin > Dick Slater defeated Billy Graham > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Stan Hansen / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 30, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tape: Stan Hansen versus Bill Howard > Tape: Dusty Rhodes versus Killer Karl Kox > Blackjack Lanza & Killer Karl Kox defeated Jerry Roberts & Jim Nelson > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Chick Donovan & Genichiro Tenryu > Tommy Rich defeated Carl Fergie > Stan Hansen & Ray Candy defeated Bill Howard & Billy Starr / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and Killer Karl Kox.

JUNE 30, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton defeated Mike Davis > Dutch Mantell defeated Gerald Finley > Dennis Condrey defeated Don Diamond > Austin Idol defeated Mark Lewin > The Assassins defeated Mike George & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Tony Atlas defeated Baron Von Raschke / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 30, 1983 (THURSDAY) – CLEVELAND, OH – RICHFIELD CONVENTION CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Roop defeated Killer Brooks > Pez Whatley defeated Buzz Sawyer > The Road Warriors defeated Rick Rood & Joe Lightfoot > Tommy Rich defeated Larry Zbyszko > Ole Anderson defeated Paul Ellering by disqualification > Ron Garvin defeated the Iron Sheik > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Stan Hansen ended in a double countout / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer, the Iron Sheik, and the Road Warriors.

JUNE 30, 1984 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Travis versus Tommy Rogers > Les Thornton versus Sweet Brown Sugar > Tim Horner & the Masked Superstar versus Nikolai Volkoff & the Spoiler > NWA World Television Title Match: Jake Roberts* versus Ron Garvin > National Heavyweight Title Match: Brad Armstrong* versus Ted DiBiase / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, and the Spoiler.

Programming Alert - Spike TV's 'Countdown To UFC 86: Rampage Jackson Vs. Forrest Griffin'

Premiere
Tuesday, July 1 @ 12 AM ET (or, in other words, tonight/tomorrow morning)

Replays
Thursday, July 3 @ 1 AM ET
Saturday, July 5 @ 5 PM ET

Alan Wojcik Reviews Glamour, Glitz & Divas DVD

Courtesy of Alan J. Wojcik:

Are you a fan of Shimmer, the WWE Diva’s, the TNA Knockouts or the ChickFight tournaments? Well women’s wrestling fans that loved Lipstick & Dynamite now have a new documentary to add to their collection. Big Vision Entertainment has teamed again with RF video to distribute GLAMOUR, GLITZ & DIVAS, THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN WOMEN’S WRESTLING.

RF Video is predominately a shoot interview company in addition to selling wrestling items. If you had the chance to view the LIFE IN THE FAST LANE DVD will get the format, which is compiling the best of the best shoot interview segments. This DVD is packed with legends of the ring mixing in the current stars. RF uses interviews with the following ladies: Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Tammy (Sunny) Sytch, "Sensational" Sherri Martel (who the DVD is dedicated to), Luna Vachon, Missy Hyatt, Baby Doll, Joanie "Chyna Doll" Laurer, Talia Madison (TNA’s Velvet Sky of the Beautiful People), Francine, Kimona, Jasmin St. Claire, Jackie Gayda, Ryan Shamrock, Gorgeous George and April Hunter.

The DVD is broken down into the following chapters: I Was Born a Fan, Is that All You Got?, On the Road with April & Talia, Love Stories, Learning With Luna, Catfight!, Misconceptions, Money, Madness and Advice. In addition to the documentary there are the following matches: Sara Del Ray vs. Nikki Roxx, Cheerleader Melissa vs. Mercedes Martinez, April Hunter vs. Talia, Sumie Sakai vs. Daizee Haze, Kylie Pierce vs. Angela (w/ Ms. Martel as referee) and Luna Vachon vs. Alicia which were all entertaining.

Let’s be honest you couldn’t do this or any history of women’s wrestling DVD without Moolah or Mae since they were there when wrestling in the 1940-50's had the ladies as a special attraction bout. I also feel you can’t do anything on modern wrestling (1980's-present) without Sytch who changed the way WWE marketed and even came up with concept of the WWE Diva’s plus Martel, Vachon and Laurer who were there changing the in-ring style. Hyatt is normally regarded as the "first lady of wrestling" but only appears once or twice like St. Claire who used to run the NE based 3PW. George has little need to be on here except for her talking about working for WCW same goes for Shamrock who today’s fan might not even know.

The segment with Hunter and Madison was interesting to see the backstage preparation the ladies undertake each evening before going to do battle. The best segments are the most honest ones like Sytch talking about a relationship with a former WWE World champion while she was still with her late boyfriend Chris Candido, Laurer talking about when she found out HHH was seeing Stephanie McMahon behind her back, plus the entire catfight segment which lets the ladies shoot on a gamut of people.

You can order this DVD through www.bvdvd.com or www.rfvideo.com where you can find other releases I will be reviewing in the coming weeks. http://alanwojcik.com is where you can read past interviews and find links to your favorite wrestlers site.

Coming To DVD - The First Edition Of CBS & EliteXC's Saturday Night Fights

Look for a three-hour, two-disc, set, with plenty of extra features (fighter profiles and behind-the-scenes footage), in November. I know I can't wait.

Early Ratings Info For Last Week's Episode Of 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown!'

2.5/5.0, according to Nielsen Media Research's fast-national data. Guess the draft is to credit, because I don't even remember the last time the news was that good.

Final numbers are still to come, probably in a few hours.

How Long Will SmackDown Have The World Title And WWE Championship?

I assumed it wouldn't last longer than Night of Champions, but as we all found out, I was wrong. Still, it certainly won't be for much longer, as there's no way Triple H peacefully coexist with an "equal."

Earlier today, the Macon (Georgia) Centreplex began advertising this post-draft lineup, scheduled for Monday, August 4 (and while cards are always subject to changing, it's interesting to note the absence of Edge and/or the World title):

WWE Championship Match
Triple H vs. The Big Show

ECW Special Challenge Match
Matt Hardy vs. Mark Henry

Jeff Hardy vs. Shelton Benjamin

Also There: Finlay, Hornswoggle, Chavo Guerrero, Michelle McCool, Curt Hawkins, Zach Ryder, Carlito, Jesse and Festus

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/29/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment results from the Taylor County Coliseum in Abilene, TX, on June 28: Kofi Kingston over Shelton Benjamin; Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Super Crazy; Lance Cade over Trevor Murdoch; Matt Hardy & the Big Show over Mark Henry & MVP; Kane over Chavo Guerrero to retain the ECW Heavyweight Title; Mickie James over Katie Lea Burchill to retain the WWE Women’s Title; Chris Jericho over Jeff Hardy, with help from Cade, to retain the Inter-Continentail Heavyweight Title; and Batista & Triple H over Edge & JBL. WWE’s Night of Champions PPV will be at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, tonight. Advertised: Triple H defends the WWE Heavyweight Title against John Cena; Edge defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Batista; Kane defends the ECW Heavyweight Title in a three-way against Mark Henry and the Big Show; Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly defend the WWE World Tag Team Title against Ted DiBiase, Jr., & a mystery partner; John Morrison & the Miz defend the WWE Tag Team Title against Finlay & Hornswoggle; Matt Hardy defends the US Heavyweight Title against Chavo Guerrero; and Mickie James defends the WWE Women’s Title against Katie Lea Burchill. Chris Jericho was to defend the Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title prior to the draft, but no mention of a match featuring him is on the promotion’s website as of this writing. (Rich Tate)

SCWA presents a “Lucha Libre Extravaganza” tonight at the Athens (GA) Arena featuring Mexican stars Eragon, El Continino, Hero Tiger, Black Panther, El Paya, Coco Azul, along with Alex Silvia vs. Micah Taylor, Rob Russo vs. Leatherface, and Nigel Sherrod vs. Tracy Taylor. There will be an autograph signing at 5 PM. Bell time is 6 PM. (Larry Goodman)

Ring of Honor results from the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, IL, on June 28: in dark matches, Josh Raymond Abercrombie & C.J. Otis over Mitch Franklin & Kyle Durden; Trik Davis over Shane Hollister; and Ernie Osirus over Egotistico Fantastico; in matches taped for a future PPV showing, Rhett Titus won a four-corner survival match over Alex Payne, Silas Young, and Delirious; Erick Stevens over Jay Briscoe; Chris Hero over Pelle Primeau; Tyler Black & Necro Butcher over Kevin Steen & El Generico; Claudio Castagnoli over Bryan Danielson; Sara Del Ray over Daizee Haze & MsChif; Brent Albright & Roderick Strong over Adam Pearce & Go Shiozaki; Nigel McGuinness over Jerry Lynn; and Austin Aries over Jimmy Jacobs. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling results from Johnny’s Pizza in Villa Rica, GA, on June 28: A brawl ensued during the opening interview with Johnny's Pizza owner Joe and manager Jimmy, with Quentin Michaels making them tag team partners of the first match. John Bogie & Jimmy beat Orion Bishop & Joe (with Wicked Nemesis). Shaun Banks pinned Alex Silva. Murder One (with Wicked Nemesis) pinned Scotty Beach. Micah Taylor beat GCW Heavyweight Champion Johnny Swinger (with Quentin Michaels & Tracy) by disqualification on a reverse decision. Swinger initially won the match using brass knuckles, but referee Scrappy McGowan found them and reversed the decision. J-Rod pinned Cru Jones to win the GCW Interstate Championship. Princeton Gainey III came to ringside and insulted ring announcer Rob Russo until Russo clotheslined him out of the ring. GCW has announced the following events: July 3 in Phenix City, AL, at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex, July 10 in Phenix City, AL, at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex, July 17 in Phenix City, AL, at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex, July 19 in Villa Rica, GA, at the Gold Dust Recreation Center, July 24 in Phenix City, AL, at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex, and July 31 in Phenix City, AL, at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex. (Rich Tate)

Peachstate Wrestling Alliance results from the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, on June 28: the Ultimate Dragon over Damon Taz to win the PWA Southern Cruiserweight Title; Sal Rinauro over Ace Rockwell; a match featuring Mike Jackson versus El Mexicano was a no contest due to interference from Rinauro and the Dragon; Little Mr. Kennedy over Little Poppa Pump in a midget match; Disco Inferno over the Lethal Luchador; and Buff Bagwell over T.C. Carnage. Paid attendance was reported as 184. PWA will be at the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, on July 25. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Admission is $10. Kids 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Advertised: Bob Armstrong versus Jimmy Golden; Sal Rinauro versus El Mexicano; and Mike Jackson versus the Ultimate Dragon. Also advertised are Bull Buchanan and Ace Rockwell. (Rich Tate)

United States Wrestling Organization/ATL results from June 28 at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, with a crowd just 32. Little Booger (with Charming Charles) beat Dyronic. Booger debuted a new look, which was one of the highlights of the show. New York Gangster & Damien Payne beat Convict & Kid Dynamite via stereo pins. Gangster & Payne won their first of a 2-match gauntlet in order to get a tag title shot. Justin Spade beat Lee Cross (w/The Diva Lisa Fayzon) and Tommy Capone when Spade pinned Cross. New York Gangster & Damien Payne beat Dyronic & Shawn Hoodrich when Gangster pinned Dyronic, their second of the 2-match gauntlet. Derrick Neal & White Tiger beat Richard Lowe & Farron Foxx when Neal pinned Foxx. ATL Tag Team Champions Michael Jablonski & Chris Norte beat New York Gangster & Damien Payne by DQ due to Gangster & Payne both hitting special referee (and Jablonski/Norte's manager) Nick White. (Larry Goodman)

United Championship Wrestling ran in LaFollette, TN, on June 28, and here are the results: J.J. Brown vs. J Mac went to a no contest; The Rip d. Justin O'Day; Henry Hoss & Moondog Chester d. J.J. Brown & J Mac; Travis Sawyer d. Tropper T to win the UCW TV Title; John Justice d. Edwin Idol to win the UCW Title; and John Justice d. The Rip to retain his newly won title. UCW can be seen in the greater Knoxville, TN, area every Saturday morning at 11:30 am on MyVLT2. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Gene Restaino)

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

Prime Time Pro Wrestling is in the process of finalizing deal to debut at the old GCW Arena in Columbus, GA, on July 18. Promoter Billy Roper made it public at the start of the PTPW show Friday night in Manchester, GA. That would make it a double shot weekend for the promotion, as the return date in Manchester was announced for July 19. (Larry Goodman)

Atlanta-based WQXI-AM’s 790 the Zone will begin broadcasting Bryan Alvarez’ show on Sunday nights from 8-10:00 PM ET tonight. Sixty years ago this week, the station began broadcasting live from the Atlanta Muncipal Auditorium for Paul Jones’ promotion, carrying a main event title match where NWA World Heavyweight Champion Bill Longson defeated Pete Managoff, with Fred Anderson calling the action. This would continue each week for many years, mostly just featuring main event bouts. (Rich Tate)

Bo Oates is planning a reunion of people associated with wrestling in Georgia, past and present, set for August 2 in Columbus, GA. If you fit this description, you can contact him at (706) 442-5307 or by email at btoates@bellsouth.net. The cost is $10 to cover expenses. (Rich Tate)

Click here for Larry Goodman’s review of the June 14 broadcast of NWA Main Event’s television program. (Rich Tate)

Click here for Larry Goodman’s review of the June 21 broadcast of Showtime All-Star Wrestling’s television program. (Rich Tate)

Today in Memoriam: Primo Carnera (51, 1967), Steve King (49, 1998), and Walter Johnson (56, 1999).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 29, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB (Promoter – Unknown) > Ted Radcliffe versus Pete Rogers > Tom Malloy versus Oscar Williamson > Jack McAdams versus Dink Almand > John Dameron versus Dave Terrell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 29, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Dameron versus Oscar Williamson > Tarzan Jordan versus Oresti Vadalfi > Bill Crussell versus Ripper Reeves / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 29, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > George Wagner versus Baron Von Hoffman > George Romanoff versus Benny Mathis > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Jordan* versus Jack Purdin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Tarzan Jordan had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack Ross on June 15, 1936, in Atlanta.

JUNE 29, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Ligosky defeated Dick Lever by disqualification > Frank Sexton defeated Floyd Marshall > Joe Cox defeated Henry Piers by disqualification

JUNE 29, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Carlos Rodriquez and Al Szosz wrestled to a draw > The Red Shadow defeated Al Olsen > Southern Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Joe Gunther* defeated Mike Cassidy / Notes: It was reported that 5,000 were in attendance for this card. Joe Gunther had been billed as the Southern Junior Heavyweight Champion since May 25, 1939.

JUNE 29, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Amateur Match: Creed Hunter defeated Ken Jernigan > Jack Hader and Rudy Strongberg wrestled to a draw > John Mauldin & Barto Hill defeated Dick Lever & Chuck Ross > The Green Hornet defeated Dan O’Connor / Notes: Creed Hunter and Ken Jernigan were not only amateur wrestlers, but both were also legally blind.

JUNE 29, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Charley Laye versus Andy Parkat > Tommy Ward versus Big Boy Williams > Joe Estes versus Sailor Parker / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 29, 1950 (THURSDAY) – DECATUR, GA – DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Red Dugan & Karl Kowalski defeated Al Massey & Benny Becker at 48:00 > Women’s Match: Jackie Lee defeated Patsy O’Neill > Joe Estes & Bob Crutchfield wrestled to a draw / Notes: It was reported that 1,000 were in attendance for this card.

JUNE 29, 1951 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Zaharias defeated Jack Kennedy > Tarzan White defeated Rube Wright > Ben Morgan defeated Nick Carter > Mike Paidousis defeated Lou Plummer / Notes: It was announced that Baron Leone and the Great Scott would debut on the card on July 7, 1951.

JUNE 29, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Harry Smith versus Red Dugan > Nick Carter & Red McIntyre versus Bob Shipp & Chief Chewacki > Loser Leaves Match: Art Nelson versus Tex Riley / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Although no definitive result is available, it appears as though Tex Riley defeated Art Nelson, as Nelson seems to have departed soon after this card.

JUNE 29, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocky Columbo defeated Lou Plummer > The Zebra Kid defeated Jack Bence > Jerry Graham and Red McIntyre wrestled to a draw > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Don McIntyre defeated Danny McShain in by KO in sixth round

JUNE 29, 1959 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Adrien Baillargeon versus El Gato > Don McClarty versus Gypsy Joe > Don McClarty & Adrien Baillargeon versus Gypsy Joe & El Gato / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 29, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Cowboy Bradley defeated Tiny Roe > Dick Steinborn & Charlie Harben defeated Corsica Joe & the Masked Mauler > Leo Garibaldi versus Gorgeous George ruled a no contest / Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

JUNE 29, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence defeated Ivor Barrett > Chief Little Eagle defeated the Russian Crusher > Rito Carreon defeated Lenny Montana > World Tag Team Title Match: Joe Scarpa & Don Curtis* defeated Kurt & Karl Von Brauner > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Dick the Bruiser / Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. Joe Scarpa & Don Curtis were billed as World Tag Team Champions upon arrival. Freddie Blassie was billed as the World Heavyweight Champion upon his return.

JUNE 29, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Little Boy Blue defeated Pee Wee Lopez > Billy Wicks defeated Rube Wright > Bruce Austin defeated George Harris by disqualification > Joe Scarpa versus Sputnik Monroe ruled a no contest

JUNE 29, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jesse James defeated Tony Baillargeon > Joe Scarpa defeated Mario Galento > Bad Boy Hines defeated Red Roberts > Billy Hines defeated Corsica Jean

JUNE 29, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker and Silento Rodriguez wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong & Jim Wilson defeated the Rising Suns > Women’s Tag Team Match: Barbara Owens & Joyce Grable defeated Toni Rose & Patti Neilson > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon > Texas Brass Knucks Title Match: El Mongol defeated Louie Tillet* to win title > Ramon Torres defeated Tarzan Tyler / Notes: Mario Galento was the special referee for the match between El Mongol and Louie Tillet. Jack Crawford, who managed El Mongol, was barred from building during the match between Ramon Torres and Tarzan Tyler. Louie Tillet had been billed as Texas Brass Knucks Champion in October 1967, but he was no longer recognized as such in Dallas, TX, where he had originally been the claimant of the title. It was announced that Seiji Sakaguchi would be wrestling on the card on July 5, 1968, and that Lou Thesz would be the referee for the Georgia Tag Team Title Tournament on the same card.

JUNE 29, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Mr. X > Billy Spears and Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw > George Scott defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Klondike Bill defeated Guillotine Gordon > Dick Steinborn and Assassin #1 wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Bob Armstrong defeated Buddy Colt > Battle Royal: Bob Armstrong defeated Assassin #1, Derrell Cochran, Buddy Colt, Guillotine Gordon, George Scott, Cisco Grimaldo, Klondike Bill, Roberto Soto, Dick Steinborn, Billy Spears, and Mr. X / Notes: It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $1,000. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

JUNE 29, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Starr versus Tiger Conway, Jr. > Billy Spears versus Rick Ferrara > Bobby Shane versus Bobo Brazil > Tim Woods versus Stan Vachon > Bill Dromo versus Bobby Duncum > Jerry Oates & Bob Orton, Jr., versus the Super Infernos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. According to the program for this card, Lester Welch is now listed as Co-Promoter to Paul Jones.

JUNE 29, 1973 (FRIDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Dick Steinborn – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Randy Curtis versus Oki Shikina > Wayne Cowan versus Ted Oates > Rock Hunter, Tarzan Tyler & Assassin #2 versus Ray Candy, Chief Little Eagle & El Mongol / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

JUNE 29, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hurricane Hester defeated Ron Starr > Gene Anderson defeated Dennis Stamp > Women’s Match: Joyce Grable defeated Dottie Downs > The Professional defeated Big John > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling #1

JUNE 29, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wayne Cowan and Skip Young wrestled to a draw > Dean Ho defeated George McCreery > Round Robin Tag Team Match: Ted & Jerry Oates defeated Les Thornton & Tony Charles and the Red Devils > Dick Slater & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 29, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood versus the Avenger > Charlie Fulton versus Roberto Soto > Pak Song versus Mr. Wrestling #1 > Tony Atlas versus Waldo Von Erich > Ole Anderson versus Thunderbolt Patterson > Dick Slater versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 29, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Regal versus Ken Dillinger > Roger Howell versus Pete Austin > Rick Martel versus the French Angel > King Kong Mosca versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Stan Hansen versus Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 29, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings and Carl Fergie wrestled to a draw > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Doug Somers > Stan Hansen & Ray Candy defeated Blackjack Lanza & the Masked Superstar > Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson > No TL / No DQ Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Killer Karl Kox > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* defeated Ivan Koloff / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 29, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Masked Superstar defeated Abe Jacobs > Women’s Match: Donna Christianello defeated Angie Minelli > Jimmy Snuka defeated Jerry Oates > George Wells & Ted Oates defeated Jim Duggan & the French Angel > Ted DiBiase defeated Terry Gordy by disqualification

JUNE 29, 1984 (FRIDAY) – CLEVELAND, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Dale Veasey > Tim Horner defeated Jake Roberts by disqualification > Ted DiBiase & the Spoiler defeated Brad Armstrong & the Masked Superstar > Strap Match: Jake Roberts defeated Ron Garvin > Billy Jack Haynes & the Junkyard Dog defeated the Road Warriors by disqualification / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

Drew Fickett Officially Ousted From Next MFC Show

Just for clarification purposes, the following has been provided by Mark Pavelich (owner of the Maximum Fighting Championship), and doesn't necessarily represent my views:

For Immediate Release
June 29, 2008

I would like to take this opportunity to offer a personal response to comments and actions taken by Drew Fickett over the past 72 hours.

Drew had agreed to and signed a contract to fight on the Maximum Fighting Championship show on July 25 for the welterweight title against Ryan Ford.

Over the last few days, Drew has caused severe problems and therefore we find him in complete breach of his contract.

We were shocked to learn Drew agreed on one day's notice to fight as a middleweight in another organization's event this past Friday. When I contacted this other organization, its owner immediately cancelled Drew's fight when informed that he was under contract to fight on the MFC show and as part of Mr. Fickett's contract he was not allowed to take another fight up to five weeks before the MFC show.

When I learned of Drew's intentions to take this fight, I repeatedly attempted to reach Drew's manager to find out why. After numerous attempts to reach his manager went unreturned, I did leave a voice mail which has since been made public. I admit to being very upset, angry and frustrated not only by Drew's action but also by not being able to reach his manager and the tone of that voice mail reflected my feelings.

Shortly afterwards I realized that I should have taken a deep breath and calmed down before leaving that message and I profusely apologized to Drew's manager. I am not proud of that message but as the owner of a major fight organization I felt that I and my staff which works tirelessly to put on a first-class show were being treated very disrespectfully by Drew. If he had read his contract he would have realized he shouldn't have taken the fight and he should not have attempted to get away with it.

Then for Drew to post the private voice mail - which was not left on his phone - was just ridiculous and petty.

This was the last straw in a series of unprofessional acts by Drew. He failed to send a promotional photo that we wanted to use for advertising the fight even after the MFC had sent him gloves and even went as far as being willing to book a photographer to take the pictures. He also failed to send any documents pertaining to his medicals, passport and border information.

Drew even stated in an email after the posting of the voice mail that he was still willing to fight in the MFC. But after that he added that he would want to be paid after the weigh-in one day before the fight. There is no question in my mind that Drew would have stiffed us completely and run off with our money without fighting as some sort of warped payback for the MFC protecting its investment in him and doing everything in its power to not allow him to fight within the five-week period prior to July 25.

We now completely understand why that despite his excellent record so many organizations will not work with Drew and we have a pretty clear indication why he has been banned by the UFC.

Drew Fickett will never fight in the MFC. As evidenced by his latest actions Drew clearly does not want to fight Ryan Ford for the MFC title despite signing a contract to do so.

The MFC has never had any problems with any fighters who do not breach their contract nor have we had any problems with fighters with issues that we do control such as payment for fights, travel itineraries, etc. Fighters we have problems with are ones who are neurotic misfits with poor management who won't take responsibility for their actions, who won't live up to fulfilling their contracts and those who do not act as professional athletes.

I will take all steps necessary to settle this issue legally and I will also move immediately into replacing Drew Fickett with a top-level fighter to contend for the MFC welterweight title against Ryan Ford on July 25.

Mark Pavelich, Owner/President
Maximum Fighting Championship

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® ANNOUNCES REMAINING BOUTS FOR UFC 86: JACKSON VS. GRIFFIN

Courtesy of the Ultimate Fighting Championship:

For Immediate Release:
June 27, 2008

JUSTIN MCCULLY vs. GABRIEL GONZAGA
COLE MILLER vs. JORGE GURGEL
DENNIS SIVER vs. MELVIN GUILLARD
JUSTIN BUCHHOLZ vs. COREY HILL

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008
LIVE FROM MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization today announced the remaining fights for the upcoming UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN which features opposing coaches for The Ultimate Fighter® Season 7, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and the winner of the first-ever season of The Ultimate Fighter, Forrest Griffin. The Ultimate Fighting Championship organization presents UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, July 5, 2008.

Just confirmed on the undercard are exciting match-ups between Justin McCully vs. Gabriel Gonzaga; Cole Miller vs. Jorge Gurgel; Dennis Siver vs. Melvin Guillard; and Justin Buchholz vs. Corey Hill.

Tickets for UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN are on sale now and are priced at $800, $500, $300, $200, $100 and $50. Tickets are being sold at any Mandalay Bay box office and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, Macy’s West at the Fashion Show Mall and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Mandalay Bay box office at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.ufc.com, www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN is available live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN, Bell ExpressVu, Shaw Communications and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $44.95 for standard definition or high-definition broadcasts (where available).

Justin “The Insane One” McCully (8-3-2) 6’2”/240 lbs., fights out of Huntington Beach, Calif. After his dominant three round victory over Antoni Hardonk in April of 2007, bright things were forecast for heavyweight McCully. Then injuries sidelined the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt for much of the year. Now healthy and eager to assault the heavyweight division, “The Insane One” returns to the Octagon™ against Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga (8-3-0) 6’1”/240 lbs. Gabriel Gonzaga’s rise up the heavyweight ranks was nothing short of spectacular, with wins over Kevin Jordan, Fabiano Scherner, Carmelo Marrero, and Mirko Cro Cop thrilling fight fans around the world. Losses to Randy Couture and Fabricio Werdum have slowed the Brazilian’s progress, but after an intense training camp in his adopted home of Ludlow, he is ready to once again regain his spot in the UFC title picture.

Cole Miller (13-3-0) 6’1”/155 lbs., fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., notched impressive wins over Andy Wang and Leonard Garcia after his stay on The Ultimate Fighter® 5, furthering his reputation as one of the lightweight division’s top up and comers. Though the Georgia native hit a bump in the road in a hard fought January loss to Jeremy Stephens, this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt is more focused than ever heading into his match-up with Jorge Gurgel (16-3-0) 5’9”/155 lbs. Winner of three of his five UFC fights, Jorge Gurgel’s energetic style has made him a fan favorite around the world. It wasn’t until his hard-fought decision win over John Halverson at UFC 82 in March that fans got to see the real “JG,” as he used all his talents to earn his most impressive victory yet in the Octagon. The Cincinnati fighter will look to build on his success against Miller.

Dennis Siver (11-5-0) 5’7”/155 lbs., fighting out of Mannheim, Germany has been gathering more and more fans with each bout after a knockout win over Naoyuki Kotani and a memorable war with Gray Maynard in his last two UFC outings. While this hard-charging 28-year old will be pushed to the limit once again when he takes on Melvin “The Young Assassin” Guillard, which is precisely the type of fight the four year mixed martial arts veteran lives for. At (39-8-3) 5’9”/155 lbs., the career of New Orleans’ Guillard has seen its share of ups and downs. With a renewed focus on his ground game, the still developing lightweight prospect is eager to show not only his knockout power, but his ability to win a fight wherever it may go. A recent winner over Eric Regan in March, “The Young Assassin” is chomping at the bit to get back in the Octagon and back in the UFC win column.

Justin Buchholz (8-2-0) 6’0”/155 lbs., fighting out of Sacramento, Calif., hasn’t had any opponents hear the final bell ring. The aggressive Alaskan native has no intentions of letting Corey Hill become the first. A well-rounded battler who now trains with WEC featherweight champ Urijah Faber in Sacramento, Buchholz is looking to not only finish off his foe, but to get his first Octagon win under his belt and begin on his road to the UFC lightweight title. At 6 foot 4, Hill (2-0-0) is a scary match-up for everyone at 155 pounds. Add in an ever-developing fight game and the West Virginia native is on the fast track to big things in the coming years. Just ask Joe Veres, who Hill stopped in his UFC debut in January. The popular member of The Ultimate Fighter’s fifth season cast hopes to keep his unbeaten string unbroken when he faces off against Buchholz.

For more information about UFC 86, UFC 87, UFC 88 or any upcoming UFC event, visit www.ufc.com or uk.ufc.com. All bouts are live and subject to change.

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6/14 NWA Main Event TV Review

Courtesy of Larry Goodman:

Airing June 14, 2008 on Nashville’s ION affiliate WNPX 28
Taped June 10, 2008 at the Nashville State Fairgrounds Sports Arena

For an always entertaining review of Nashville’s weekly wrestling TV shows, SAW and NWA Main Event, check out Jerkin’ the Curtain radio with Trent Van Drisse and Tommy Stewart.

The show opened with a man in a Patriot mask sawing a log. There was a dilapidated shack in the background. “This saw just can’t cut it,” he said. Cut to a shot of the mask, gloves and an “NWA Tradition” t-shirt lying on the window sill.

The NWA Main Event broadcast team Jason James and Tyler Clemens informed us that the masked man was El Jackador.

(1) Shank “The Freak” Barzini beat. J. T. Lightning. Two guys in from Coliseum Championship Wrestling. If your thinking Shank Barzini would be a Mafioso type dude, you would be wrong, as Barzini is a gothic tatted up guy, who looks likes Azrael (NWA Anarchy) with a Mohawk. Mostly Barzini killing his undersized opponent with power moves. At one point, Lightning damn near landed on his head taking a powerslam. At another, Barzini potatoed Lightning to where he was too loopy to kicked out. Barzini let up on the pin and ref Jerry Ryman stopped his count. Barzini went up top high risk with a moonsault. No reward. Lightning made the big comeback. Finish saw Lightning come up short on a twisting high crossbody off the middle rope. Barzini managed to catch him and roll through for a pin that the camera missed.

The first of several ads ran for the Slam Jam 2008 on June 21. They’ve added Marc Anthony vs. Ali Stevens for the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Title along with the Nick Gulas Memorial Battle Royal. The June 17 card features a contract signing for that match along with L.T. Falk vs. Eric Wayne and Andy Douglas vs. Payne.

(2) Steven Green pinned Damien Payne (with K-9 Kohl) in 7:20. An impromptu match ordered by NWA authority Jeff Daniels to punish Payne for putting the figure four on Green after their match last week. They were putting over Green’s flying, as he was on fire early using a huracanrana and a half-assed Stinger splash to score near falls. Kohl distracted the ref so Payne could use a low blow on Green. Clemens said with the Naturals broken up, Payne and Kohl were the best tag team in the company. Typical heel tactics by Payne. He applied a sleeper. Green refused to go to beddy-bye and broke it with a jawbreaker. Nice dropkick by Green for a near fall. Payne raked the eyes and took his sweet time setting up the figure four. Green reversed it with an inside cradle for the pin.

(3) Steve-O beat “Juicy” J. C. Crow. JIP with Clemens talking about this amazing headstand popout move by O that we did not see. Crow took advantage of O’s aggressive nature with a hotshot variation to take over. Crow either has short arms or a long torso. In any case, a weird looking body with a Dennis Condrey looking head on top of it. Crow launced a relentless assault on the arm with a cross armbreaker, a Fujiwara armbar, a Crippler Crossface and single arm DDT. O hit the the most overused double down move in indie wrestling - the enzuigiri. O was running wild until Crow gouged the eyes. Crow went for a leaping corner splash. O was long gone and Crow ate the turnbuckle. O nailed Crow with a superkick to score the pinfall.

Steve-O cut a promo for his match against Slacker J next Tuesday. Problem being that the advertised card listed Barzini as O’s opponent.

We saw Marc Anthony and Charming Charles somewhere in the bowels of the Fairgrounds Arena. Anthony was still wearing the World War II helmet with the inscription “Ronnie P. Gossett,” but this time, he had a toilet seat around his neck and a can of Alpo in his hand. Anthony said they didn’t listen to Ronnie P., because they weren’t ready for “Atomic Dogg” Ali Stevens, who had come to take Charles’ belt. “Not my belt,” said Charles. Anthony said to beat Stevens, you had to walk in his shoes. Anthony gobbled up some of the dog food and poured the remainder on top of his head. The dog food produced a disgusting, brown residue that ran down Anthony’s face onto the toilet seat. Need I say more. Charles again said Anthony was crazier than an outhouse rat and got the hell away from him.

(4) Andy Douglas & L. T. Falk pinned Shane Smalls & Damien Payne in 12:02. Falk worked most of the way for the face side. Once again, he used a ton of arm drags with flippy lucha flourishes. Falk took the heat with another long segment working the arm and lots of shenanigans behind the back of ref Jamie Ferrari. Falk hit a swinging neckbreaker and hot-tagged Douglas. His house cleaning looked terrific. Douglas hit a flatliner on Smalls and Payne made the save. The heels did a stellar collision spot. It was breaking down, and after being Mr. Law and Order last week, Ferrari had clearly gone soft. Douglas kicked out a double flapjack. Falk kicked out of a double team gutbuster. Smalls and Payne locked arms to block a double sunset flip. Ferrari kicked them apart and made the three count.

An Adam Pearce promo aired for his NWA World Heavyweight Title defense against “Boogie Woogie Boy” Gary Valiant on the June 14 NWA Top Rope show. Pearce managed to disrespect Boogie, the state of Tennessee, Jimmy, and even Big Mama all in the same promo. Sweet.

Falk cut a backstage promo for a match against Barzini next Tuesday instead of his advertised opponent, Eric Wayne.

Smalls cut a promo on J. T. Lightning, raising the production department’s batting average to .333 on promo/match combos. Smalls said he would blow through anybody to get his NWA Mid-America X Division Title back from Falk.

Ali Stevens vs. Marc Anthony (with Charming Charles) was presumably a no contest. Anthony was hiding near the babyface dressing room and attacked Stevens from behind. Anthony was wearing streetfight gear. He was dragging Stevens around by his own chain. There was this awesome spot where Stevens split a table over Anthony’s head. They brawled on the far side of the arena and up into the bleachers. The other wrestlers came out in an attempt to pull them apart. Daniels and promoter Mike Porter were out there. Off camera, Anthony knocked Daniels down. Stevens did a dive off the bleachers. Clemens called it a 10 foot drop. That’s wrestling measurement, so in actuality it was more like 6 feet. Quite a melee.

Assistant Commissioner Gordon and Daniels were backstage. Gordon said George Gulas was going to The Board to get a decision before Tuesday night. Daniels cut a wrestler style promo guaranteeing a contract signing Tuesday night for a match with a stipulation where somebody was going to be get hurt.

A Stevens promo closed the show. Steven admitted he had to have some screws loose to walk around with a 15 foot chain barking like a dog, but Anthony was stupid crazy because he didn’t get the job done.

There are two things you cannot do. You do not fight a man’s women in her kitchen, and you don’t come in a dog’s back yard, cuz you’re gonna get bit, punk.

Closing Thoughts: You could have skipped the first 30 minutes of this show and missed very little of consequence. How hard could it be to either edit the promos out or do a new ad? The second half saved it with two memorable segments, the Anthony vignette and the promo by Daniels. The only good match was the tag bout. Barzini/Lightning and O/Crow were OK matches with lousy finishes. It never ceases to amaze me the way guys will put together a match with all kinds of moves and not take care to hit the most important one- the finish. There wasn’t anything offensive about Green vs. Payne. But nothing especially good either. Green reminds me of Slim J (NWA Anarchy) at an early stage of development. Green should delete the Stinger splash from his repetoire - it's not a move most little guys look good doing. Payne makes me think of 80s wrestler Doug Sommers. The announcers fawn over Steve O like he’s a top level babyface. Based on the last two weeks, I don’t get what they see in him, although his match this week was a big improvement. Airing promos for matches that aren’t happening does not speak well for Main Event’s quality control. Neither did the camera work on this show, as they missed two finishes. Today’s fans have seen so much, it’s tough for anything to generate a visceral response, but the Anthony vignette did it for me. There’s a bizarre and twisted form of genius at work here – a truly memorable segment. I enjoyed Pearce’s promo. As far as TV helping to draw crowds, Mike Sircy’s biggest card of the year featuring the NWA World Title match had the benefit of ads on both SAW and Main Event and drew no better than they did the month before. The tag match had a very good finishing sequence. Falk worked his ass off again. There were points in last week’s match where Falk appeared to be reach beyond the limits of his athletic ability, but not a problem this week. The Stevens/Anthony brawl was not as effective as the clips of their brawl from the previous week. The action was fine, but the segment cried out for a second camera or a better angle or anything to get close to the action. I loved Daniels promo. The guy could always talk. The crucial thing was his personal guarantee of a violent stipulation match for the big show. This was the poor compared to the previous two weeks of Main Event.

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/28/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment will be at the Taylor County Coliseum in Abilene, TX, tonight. (Rich Tate)

Ring of Honor will be at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, IL, tonight. Advertised: Jimmy Jacobs versus Austin Aries; Nigel McGuinness versus Jerry Lynn; Bryan Danielson versus Claudio Castagnoli; Brent Albright & Roderick Strong versus Adam Pearce and a mystery partner; Kevin Steen & El Generico versus Tyler Black & Necro Butcher; a lights out match featuring Chris Hero versus Pelle Primeau; Jay Briscoe versus Erick Stevens; and a four-way featuring Alex Payne, Rhett Titus, Silas Young, and Delirious. Also advertised are appearances by Jonny Fairplay, Larry Sweeney, and Daizee Haze. Results from the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, OH, on June 27: Shane Hagadorn & Tank Tolland over Mitch Franklin & Silas Young; Tyler Black over Delirious; Claudio Castagnoli over Jay Briscoe & Brent Albright in a three-way; Erick Stevens over Bryan Danielson; Necro Butcher over Austin Aries; Kevin Steen & El Generico over Jimmy Jacobs & Joey Matthews; Chris Hero over Roderick Strong; and a double disqualification was called in the title versus title match between ROH World Heavyweight Champion Nigel McGuinness and NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling debuts in Villa Rica, GA, on June 28 with a special show at Johnny's Pizza. The advertised card includes a GCW Heavyweight Title match with Johnny Swinger defending against Micah Taylor. Cru Jones defends the GCW Interstate Title against J-Rod. Murder One faces Scotty Beach in a No DQ Street fight. Also advertised are Orion Bishop and John Bogie. 7pm bell time. For more info call 678-840-5111. Results from the GCW show on June 26 in Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex, with a reported sellout crowd of 320: Shaun Banks pinned Scotty Beach. J-Rod pinned Zero Tolerance. Tex Monroe & Alex Silva beat Orion Bishop & Murder One (with Wicked Nemesis). GCW Interstate Champion Cru Jones (with Quentin Michaels) pinned Micah Taylor when Johnny Swinger interfered. GCW Heavyweight Champion Johnny Swinger & Sonny Siaki (with Quentin Michaels & Tracy) beat David Young & Bull Buchanan when Siaki pinned Young. Princeton Gainey III announced that he fired The Bruiser and would be looking for another wrestler to manage in addition to attempting to sign Randall Johnson. He spent the night scouting Zero Tolerance. Taylor McKnight made the announcement that Diane Hewes had scheduled the matches for next week, including a one night 8-man singles tournament and Swinger (c) vs. Micah Taylor for the GCW title & Tracy Taylor. Quentin Michaels said Hewes only gets half of what she wants and made it a title match only. McKnight said Hewes had named Tracy Taylor as special referee for the match. (Larry Goodman)

AWA World-1 South will be at Buck’s Place in Ellaville, GA, tonight, located at US Highway 19 South and 997 South Broad Street. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Advertised: the Bug defends the W1S Southern Heavyweight Title against Tommy Rich; Jake Roberts versus Lou Cypher; Jake Slater versus Chick Donovan; a three-way featuring Pete Cannon, Brokishi, and Pain; Ricky Romeo versus Francisco Ciatso; and Barney Rumble versus Big Bank Barfield. Call (229) 942-0902 for more information. (Rich Tate)

The advertised card for the Prime Time Pro Wrestling show tonight at the Community Center in Manchester, GA, is as follows: Colt Derringer vs. Rob Adonis, Truitt Fields vs. Hayden Young, Sal Rinauro vs. Ace Rockwell, Southside Trash vs. Ron Stalker & Dustin Powers, Frankie Valentine vs. Adrian Hawkins and Thomas Britain & Simon Sermon vs. El Loco, Jr., & JJ Flash. Bell time is 8 p.m., with a Kids Fest at 6 p.m., and pics and autographs with the wrestlers at 7 p.m. (Larry Goodman)

Championship Wrestling Overload presents “Bad Blood” tonight at the Johnson County Recreation Department in Wrightsville, GA. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and bell time is at 7:30. Tickets are $6 for adults, kids 6-12 get in for $3, and kids under 6 get in free with a paid adult. Advertised: "The Prodigal Son" Bobby Joiner will defend the National Heavyweight Championship against "The Bulldog" TW James. In a triple threat match for the #1 contender's spot for the CWO Tag Team Championship: Shawn Hunter & Will Allen vs. Ringlord & Kage vs. Flatline & JT Crews. Iron Bear will defend the CWO Southern States Championship against Cynder. Loco Motive will take on CWO Tag Champion Damien Dread. Derrick Andrew Reynolds will take on CWO Tag Champion Damien. Cowboy will take on Colonel Ivan Parker. Also advertised: “The Chainsaw Wielding Madman” Leatherface, "The Steel Scorpion" Mad Mac Davis, and the CWO debut of “The Big Game Hunter” Johnny Camo. (Thomas Bugg)

The All-Star Wrestling Network returns to the Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, GA, tonight at 8:00 PM. AWN will be having a one night tournament to determine the new AWN Heavyweight champion. In the first round, it is advertised to be Paul Warfield vs. Iron Will, Shawn Hunter vs. Mike Kross, Sam Slaughter vs. "Dark Rebel" Jerry Thompson, and Pitbull vs. Ash. The winners advance until only one is left standing as the new champion. Tickets are $8 for ringside, $6 for general admission, $5 for Military and seniors, $4 for kids 7-14, and free for kids 6 and under. For more information call (478) 397-5734. (Brian Slack)

Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be having a show at the Multiplex in Darien, GA, tonight benefiting the kids of the Sam's Memorial Church of God basketball team, collecting money for uniforms, traveling expenses, etc. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Advertised: Cameron LaRue vs. The Phoenix, Morbid Angel & T-Money vs. The Gangsta Nation, Morgan Davis vs. Unknown Artist, and a 10 Minute Locker Room Invitational - basically United States Champion Dallas Riley is challenging anyone in the DSHW locker room to go 10 minutes in the ring with him. (Thomas Bugg)

Global Championship Wrestling will be in Pell City, AL, tonight at the Civic Center. Advertised: In a GCW Heavyweight title match, Jesse Pain defends the belt against Theodore Tutwiler III w/Howard C Cross. The Samoan Soldiers defend the GCW Tag Titles against Joey Lightning & Adam Armor. Antonio Garza vs. "Wild Thing" Will Owens. In a mixed tag grudge match, Genni Right & Maddog vs. Veronica Fairchild & David Young. Soul Crusher vs. The Nasty Kritter. The INHuman Fly vs. "So Fine" Frankie Valentine. Bell time is 7:30 PM and admission is $10. (Brian Slack)

Report from the June 27 United States Wrestling Organization show at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN: 75 graced the Stadium Inn with their presence. Our USWO official is Mark Owen. It is announced that there will be NO wrestling at the Stadium Inn next weekend due to events downtown. Psycho Medic vs. Intern went to a no contest when Quinton Quarisma & J.C. Crowe ran out and attacked both. USWO Jr. Champion Shane Smalls beat Brian Casey and Cousin Jason X when Smalls pinned Casey, Seven (with Charming Charles) beat New York Gangster. Lee Cross beat Jason James in a "loser gets whipped by fans who win a raffle" match. In an interesting note, Ronnie "BA" Brown appeared at the show last night and he had to adjust James' attitude a couple of times. Andy Douglas beat Tim Renesto (with Charming Charles) by DQ when Charles ran in and hit Douglas with his cane. Quinton Quarisma & J.C. Crowe beat LT Falk & Damien Payne 2-1 in a 2/3 fall/no countout/no DQ match to win the vacant USWO tag Team Championship. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Jimmie Daniel)

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

Jerry Lawler did a guest spot during the Tony Clifton (Bob Zmuda) show at the Georgia Theater in Athens Friday night. Click here for a clip of the confrontation between Lawler and Clifton. (Larry Goodman)

Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling, featuring another installment on the history of hardcore wrestling. (Rich Tate)

Happy birthday to Bob Kelly (72), Bill Dromo (71), and John Heidenreich (36).

In Memoriam: Larry Kasaboski (70, 1985).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 28, 1920 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (J. Hume McDonald – Promoter) > Jack Wilson defeated Captain Gordon at 10:30 > Jack Wilson defeated Chick Williams at 13:00 / Notes: Captain Gordon and Chick Williams substituted for John Demetral in the matches with Jack Wilson.

JUNE 28, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Charlie Norman versus Young Gotch > Hugh Winn versus Wayne Coleman > Ted Radcliffe versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 28, 1935 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Sammy Miller versus Foy Rivers > Glenn Cowan versus Emilio Firpo > Honey Boy Hackney versus Totem Pole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. John Mauldin was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 28, 1946 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tiny Oxford defeated Joe Kirkland by disqualification > Ralph Garibaldi and Nick Carter wrestled to a draw > Johnny Long & Joe Marsh defeated Jack Hader & Dick Lever > The French Angel defeated Jack Dillon

JUNE 28, 1951 (THURSDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Mike Paidousis wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre defeated Babe Zaharias > Ben Morgan defeated Lou Plummer

JUNE 28, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Harry Smith versus Jack Steele > Don McIntyre versus El Toro > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart > Art Nelson versus Clyde Steeves / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 28, 1956 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocky Columbo defeated Danny McShain by disqualification > Red McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification

JUNE 28, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Oni Wiki Wiki defeated Red Dugan > Rip Hawk defeated Al Massey > Freddie Blassie defeated Jack Curtis > Southern Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL): Kurt Von Brawner* defeated Don McIntyre / Notes: It is unclear as to how Kurt Von Brawner came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. He had been billed as such in Marietta since June 7, 1957, and had lost the title to Don McIntyre on June 14, 1957, in Atlanta. The program we have for this card continues to reference Bill Hartman (Ticket Sales) and Simon Davis (Timekeeper) as part of the office staff in Atlanta. According to the program, the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program can now be seen “on Channel 11 every Wednesday night at 10:45”, minus the previously noted Budweiser Beer sponsorship. There was a mention in this program of the passing of Tom Jenkins on June 19, 1957, as well as the fact that Edouard Carpentier had defeated Lou Thesz for the NWA World Heavyweight Title in Chicago, IL, on June 14, 1957. It was announced that Mike Clancy would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 28, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw > Midget Match: Cowboy Bradley defeated Tiny Roe > Gorgeous George defeated Doug Gilbert / Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries.

JUNE 28, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon, Tommy Bell & the Masked Phantom (2) defeated Doug Kinslow, Johnny Reid & Guy Mitchell > Texas Death Match: Marco Polo defeated Jerry Graham

JUNE 28, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Jack Bence > Bill Dromo defeated Bulldog Lawley > Corsica Joe defeated Dick Steinborn > Matt Jewell defeated Bull Williams > Chief Little Eagle defeated Johnny Weaver > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* and Ray Gunkel wrestled to a draw / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on July 12, 1963, and that Rip Tyler, Judy Grable, the Proud Rebel, and the Fabulous Moolah would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 28, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence and Jack Armstrong wrestled to a draw > Danny Little Bear defeated Pancho Rosario > Dick Steinborn & Mario Galento defeated the Infernos / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos.

JUNE 28, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Tony Nero > Bob Armstrong defeated Skandor Akbar > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Paul DeMarco & Assassin #1 / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

JUNE 28, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Welch and Steve Keirn wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Big Mac > Hurricane Hester defeated Don Kernodle > Jerry Oates defeated Big John by disqualification > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Roberto Soto & Bob Orton, Jr. > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #1 & the Professional defeated Ole & Gene Anderson* by disqualification > Brass Knuckles Match: Buddy Colt defeated Louie Tillet / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

JUNE 28, 1975 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Moose Morowski > Abdullah the Butcher defeated Mike McCord by disqualification > Hair Match: Bob Armstrong defeated Billy Spears > Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Mike Stallings & Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: Following the match between Bob Armstrong and Billy Spears, Mike Stallings and Mr. Wrestling #1 had to restrain Spears while Armstrong shaved his head. During the event, Moose Morowski was seen standing at ringside laughing at his friend Spears. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 28, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mitsu Hata defeated El Bracero > Ron Bass and Skip Young wrestled to a draw > Jerry Oates defeated Yasu Fuji by disqualification > Dick Slater & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Lights Out Cage Match (No TL): Ted Oates defeated Wayne Cowan / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 28, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated Charlie Fulton at 12:00 > Randy Savage defeated Don Kernodle at 11:00 > Pak Song defeated Mike Stallings at 6:00 > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Waldo Von Erich by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 28, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw versus Charles Daugherty > Len Denton versus Pez Whatley > Rick Martel versus Pete Austin > Tommy Rich, Stan Hansen & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Ole Anderson, Ivan Koloff & Abdullah the Butcher > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* versus Dick Slater / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 28, 1979 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich versus Ivan Koloff > Bob Armstrong & Ray Candy versus Blackjack Lanza & the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 28, 1982 (MONDAY) – TALLADEGA, AL (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Prichard and Chick Donovan wrestled to a draw > Michael Hayes defeated Buzz Sawyer by disqualification > Tommy Rich defeated the Masked Superstar > The Freebirds defeated Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer

JUNE 28, 1984 (THURSDAY) – WHEELING, WV (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jake Roberts defeated Dale Veasey > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Tommy Rogers > Les Thornton and Tim Horner wrestled to a draw > The Spoiler defeated the Masked Superstar > Brad Armstrong defeated Ted DiBiase > Ron Garvin & the Junkyard Dog defeated the Road Warriors / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/27/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment will be at the City Bank Coliseum in Lubbock, TX, tonight. Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: July 25 in Youngstown, OH, at the Chevrolet Centre, August 1 in Springfield, IL, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center, August 2 in Johnson City, TN, at Freedom Hall, August 2 in Evansville, IN, at the Robert Municipal Auditorium, August 3 in Chattanooga, TN, at McKenzie Arena, August 5 in Atlanta, GA, at Philips Arena, and August 12 in Norfolk, VA, at the Scope Arena. (Rich Tate)

Ring of Honor will be at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, OH, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Advertised: ROH World Heavyweight Champion Nigel McGuinness versus NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce in a title versus title match; Austin Aries versus Necro Butcher; Bryan Danielson versus Erick Stevens; Chris Hero versus Roderick Strong; Jimmy Jacobs & Joey Matthews versus Kevin Steen & El Generico; a three-way featuring Jay Briscoe, Brent Albright, and Claudio Castagnoli; Tyler Black versus Delirious; and Bobby Dempsey & Shane Hagadorn versus Mitch Franklin & Silas Young. Also advertised are Rhett Titus, Pelle Primeau, and Daizee Haze. (Rich Tate)

Peachstate Wrestling Alliance makes their debut on June 27 in Bremen, GA, at the Activity Center. Bell time is 7:30 PM, and doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $10, but kids 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Advertised: Buff Bagwell, Disco Inferno, Mike Jackson, Ace Rockwell, Sal Rinauro, El Mexicano, and midgets Little Poppa Pump and Little Mr. Kennedy. Call Shane Noles at (770) 328-1162 for more info. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling debuts in Villa Rica, GA, on June 28 with a special show at Johnny's Pizza. The advertised card includes a GCW Heavyweight Title match with Johnny Swinger defending against Micah Taylor. Cru Jones defends the GCW Interstate Title against J-Rod. Murder One faces Scotty Beach in a No DQ Street fight. Also advertised are Orion Bishop and John Bogie. 7pm bell time. For more info call 678-840-5111. (Larry Goodman)

Global Championship Wrestling will be in Pell City, AL, on June 28 at the Civic Center. Advertised: In a GCW Heavyweight title match, Jesse Pain defends the belt against Theodore Tutwiler III w/Howard C Cross. The Samoan Soldiers defend the GCW Tag Titles against Joey Lightning & Adam Armor. Antonio Garza vs. "Wild Thing" Will Owens. In a mixed tag grudge match, Genni Right & Maddog vs. Veronica Fairchild & David Young. Soul Crusher vs. The Nasty Kritter. The INHuman Fly vs. "So Fine" Frankie Valentine. Bell time is 7:30 PM and admission is $10. (Brian Slack)

The Florida Pro Wrestling Association presents "Gimmickmania", to take place the Boys & Girls Club in Pinellas Park, FL, on July 19. Advertised: In a first blood match for the FPWA heavyweight championship, Flex will be defending against Nick Fame. In a body bag match, VinnDetta will be facing "Punk Superstar" Pretty Fly. The FPWA Florida State championship will be contested in a ladder match as Heater puts his title on the line. In a women's triple threat match, it will be Jelena vs. Arsen vs. Ms. TNT. In a Capture the Flag tag match, Xero & Joey Cujo vs. Powers of Pat. The tag titles will be defended in a last man standing match, as Epic and Taurus w/George Martel put the belts on the line against The Psychedelics. Torcher faces Brandon Groom in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. In a Singapore Cane on a Pole Match, Kahagas takes on "Superhero" Mark Zout. Doors open at 7:00 PM and bell time is at 8:00. All tickets are $10. For more information call (727) 368-6137. (Brian Slack)

Southern Classic Wrestling presents "Patriot Games" on July 26 at the Big Dog Billiards in Sandersville, GA. Advertised: Leatherface threw out an open challenge for anyone to come and try to take his SCW Heavyweight championship. T.A. Stanton will defend the SCW Georgia Heritage championship. Also advertised: Stryknyn, DeMarco Knight, Greg Haze, Cult of Chaos, Scotty Carmichael, Brandon Kage, Black Spyder, Acid, and Midnight Rider. Doors open at 8:00 PM and bell time is 8:30. Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. (Brian Slack)

I Believe in Wrestling will be at the Downtown Recreation Center in Orlando, FL, on August 8. Advertised: Team Vision will be defending the AWA World Tag Team championship against Team Macktion. Jon Davis defends his newly won AWA Florida Heavyweight championship against Bruce Santee. The Lifeguards vs. The Heartbreak Express. "The Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko, Chris Nelson & Nick Holler vs. The Vandalz & Keith Blonde. Fantastic Dantastic vs. Austin Amadeus. Jaison Moore vs. Demon Toro. Chris Jones vs. Craig Classic. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Admission is $10 and free for kids 10 and under. (Brian Slack)

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

Slam! Wrestling posted an article today, written by Steven Johnson, on Ray Gunkel. Gunkel is posthumously being inducted into the International Wrestling Institute’s Hall of Fame this weekend in Waterloo, IA. Click here for the article. (Rich Tate)

It took about three weeks, but CNN finally posted a story on their website Thursday covering the June 7 National Wrestling Alliance event at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Click here for the video. (Rich Tate)

Today in Memoriam: Alan Dennison (1984) and Pat Hutchison (2006).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 27, 1932 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – SUNNYDALE ARENA (C.S. Lippard – Promoter) > George Jordan versus Otto Hanel > Jack Evans versus Tom Mahoney > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* versus Pete Brown / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack Ross had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since May 2, 1932.

JUNE 27, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Charles Leftwich versus Johnny Cox > John Mauldin versus Bill Collins > Bob Anderson versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 27, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – MUNICIPAL STADIUM (W.K. Carswell – Promoter) > Charlie Fairbrother versus Jack Furman > Jim Hesslyn versus Cleve Walsh > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* versus Herman Hickman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jack Ross had been billed as Southern Lightweight Champion since May 9, 1933.

JUNE 27, 1933 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EGAN PARK ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Ronnie McDuffie versus Jack McAdams > Tom Malloy versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 27, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (C.W. Bennett – Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus Bill Ward > Red Dugan versus Red Powell > Bill Collins versus Wayne Coleman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 27, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Sol Slagle > Jargot Singh defeated Whitey Hewitt > Orville Brown defeated Frank Speer by disqualification at 51:00 (2-1)

JUNE 27, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Bob Cook versus Little George > Louis LaChene versus Tarzan Jordan > Wayne Coleman versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Totem Pole Anderson was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 27, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alf Johnson defeated Bill Lee > Henry Piers and Dorv Roche wrestled to a draw > Babe Zaharias defeated Leo Savage by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that 2,000 were in attendance for this card.

JUNE 27, 1940 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RED ROCK ARENA (Nat Jones and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Dameron versus Tony Papalino > Bill Jeffries versus Al Ritchie > Jack McAdams versus Red Callahan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 27, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Tom Mahoney > Al Galento & Babe Zaharias defeated Don McIntyre & Nick Carter > Johnny Long and the Shadow wrestled to a draw > Ray Villmer defeated Babe Sharkey

JUNE 27, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rex Mobley versus Al Galento > Red McIntyre versus Babe Zaharias > Jack Dillon versus Nick Carter / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 27, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Zaharias defeated Kit Fox > Mike Clancy defeated Carlos Rodriguez by disqualification > Danny Dusek & Ike Eakins defeated Eddie Gossett & Abe Coleman > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Angelo Martinelli* defeated Art Nelson by disqualification / Notes: Angelo Martinelli had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Al Massey on June 20, 1952, in Atlanta.

JUNE 27, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Davy Crockett versus Red McIntyre > Larry Hamilton versus Farmer Jones > No TL Match: Roy Shire versus Dizzy Davis > Larry Hamilton & Davy Crockett versus Farmer Jones & Red McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.

JUNE 27, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – PENDLETON PARK (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie Lisowski & Art Nelson* versus Steve Novak & Tarzan White / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Reggie Lisowski & Art Nelson had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since June 4, 1955.

JUNE 27, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White and Bibber McCoy wrestled to a draw > Jack Pesek defeated Jack Dillon > Ray Gunkel defeated Don Lee > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Ronnie Etchison / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on April 25, 1958, in Atlanta.

JUNE 27, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Farmer Powell defeated Jack Dillon by disqualification > The Masked Phantom (2) defeated Doug Kinslow > Guy Mitchell & Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Jerry Graham & Tommy Bell

JUNE 27, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn versus the Russian Crusher > Jack Bence and Ivor Barrett went to draw > Rito Carreon defeated Bulldog Lawley > Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana by disqualification / Notes: Choo-Choo Lynn and the Russian Crusher were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

JUNE 27, 1966 (MONDAY) – BRUNSWICK, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Yates versus Danny Little Bear > Mario Galento versus Pancho Rosario > Bobby Shane versus Wildman Wehba / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

JUNE 27, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Nandor defeated Jack Vansky > Jerry Graham defeated Jack Bence > Ricky Hunter and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw > Ramon Torres defeated Alex Perez by disqualification

JUNE 27, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall defeated Jack Vansky at 6:00 > Bob Armstrong defeated Tony Nero at 8:00 > Bill Dromo and Skandor Akbar wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines at 8:00 > Paul DeMarco defeated Little John > Georgia Tag Team Title versus Mask Match: El Mongol & the Professional defeated the Assassins* to win title / Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & El Mongol to win a tournament final on April 4, 1969, in Atlanta. The Professional had vowed to unmask if he and El Mongol could not defeat the Assassins. It was announced that Louie Tillet, Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito would be wrestling on the card on July 4, 1969, and that John Heath and the Super Assassins would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 27, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt > Paul DeMarco defeated Bobby Shane > Paul DeMarco defeated El Mongol by referee decision / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

JUNE 27, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocket Monroe defeated George Grant > Jerry Oates defeated Mr. X by disqualification > Koa Tiki defeated Oki Shikina > Ox Baker defeated Bepo Mongol > Macon Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated El Mongol & the Avenger / Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong May 9, 1972, in Macon.

JUNE 27, 1974 (THURSDAY) Notes: This was the first day of the three-day WFIA Fan Club Convention, being held in Atlanta at the White House Inn. Danny Goddard was leading the coordination, and was listed as the contact for more information. The fees were $17.50, which included registration, awards banquet, and a wrestling ticket.

JUNE 27, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Lawler and Bearcat Brown wrestled to a draw > Mike McCord defeated Moose Morowski > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller* to win title > Harley Race & Toru Tanaka defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Abdullah the Butcher* defeated Jerry Brisco / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Toru Tanaka and Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.

JUNE 27, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle versus Charlie Fulton > Richard Blood defeated Randy Savage > Pak Song defeated Roberto Soto > Paul Jones defeated the French Angel > Dick Slater defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson / Notes: Don Kernodle and Charlie Fulton were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 27, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charles Daugherty defeated Barry Orton at 12:00 > Pez Whatley and the French Angel wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Tommy Rich defeated Pete Austin at 10:00 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Rick Martel defeated King Kong Mosca* by disqualification > No TL Match: Stan Hansen, Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole Anderson, Rock Hunter & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: There were two referees for the match between Stan Hansen, Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #2 and Ole Anderson, Rock Hunter & Abdullah the Butcher. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 27, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs versus Carl Fergie > John Wolfe versus Mike Stallings > Doug Somers versus Ray Candy > North American Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* versus Killer Karl Kox > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* versus the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 27, 1980 (FRIDAY) – KNOXVILLE, TN – CIVIC COLISEUM (Bob Polk – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddy Mansfield versus Charlie Fulton > Terry Taylor versus Dutch Mantell > Don Diamond versus Abdullah the Butcher > Southeastern Heavyweight Title Match: Dennis Condrey* versus Tommy Rich > Kevin Sullivan & Austin Idol versus the Assassins > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Great Mephisto managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 27, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted Oates and the French Angel > Robert Gibson defeated Ken Timbs > Ted & Jerry Oates defeated the French Angel & the Mighty Yankee > National Heavyweight Title Match: Steve O* defeated Bryan St. John > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ken Patera* defeated Tommy Rich by disqualification / Notes: The French Angel substituted for Bobby Garrett in the match with Ted Oates.
Robert Gibson replaced Jerry Oates in the match with Ken Timbs, as Oates teamed with Ted Oates to substitute for Ricky & Robert Gibson in the match with the French Angel & the Mighty Yankee.

JUNE 27, 1982 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, OH – OHIO CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Gordy and Sika wrestled to a draw > Sika defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Michael Hayes defeated Buzz Sawyer > Bob Armstrong defeated the Masked Superstar > Leroy Brown defeated Don Muraco > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes defeated Ole Anderson & Roddy Piper / Notes: Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.

JUNE 27, 1983 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy defeated Larry Hare > The Fantastic Ones defeated Carl Fergie & Norman Frederick Charles III > The Stray Cat defeated Bill Rose > The French Angel & the Bounty Hunter defeated Pat Rose & Brett Wayne > Steve O defeated Bill Dundee by disqualification / Notes: Jim Cornette managed Carl Fergie, Norman Frederick Charles III, the French Angel, and the Bounty Hunter.

!BANG! TV Report - Hack "Mad Dog" Meyers Joins Cowboy James Storm On !BANG!

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

Hack "Mad Dog" Meyers has been added to the card Sunday July 6th at Support the Troops 28, "Fight for Freedom." Cowboy James Storm has already been signed to team with Blain Rage against Shane Chung and Damien Steel for the Tag Team Championship.

There will be six matches in all with a special "In Funk's Corner" confrontation between Dory Funk Jr. and Hack "Mad Dog" Meyers. (Now on !BANG! TV at http://www.dory-funk.com you can see what happened when Mad Dog Meyers called Dory Funk Jr.'s father a coward.)

In a Funking Conservatory World Title match, Shane Chung, Elvis Sharp and Ryan Mitchell will compete under Triple Threat Rules.

For the !BANG! TV Title, Blain Rage will face Johnny Magnum. For the Double Crown Championship, Chris James will face Loudmouth Allen Lake.

In his debut match, Pistol Peyton Gunn will face Johnny Romano. Hack "Mad Dog" Meyers will face an opponent yet to be named.

Showtime is 7:00pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 purchased in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online from our website at http://www.dory-funk.com or advance tickets can be picked up at Devon Self Storage in Ocala, Florida.

On Sunday July 13, Osamu Nishimura returns to !BANG! TV to wrestle and scout wrestling talent at the Funking Conservatory.

If you would like to try out for All Japan Pro Wrestling in front of Osamu Nishimura or if you would like to become a professional wrestler, call now - 352-895-4658.

Bobby Razak And TapOut Films Premiere - Two Icons In MMA History Create Magic Together

Courtesy of Bobby Razak Films:

Bobby Razak and TapOut Films presents "Bloodlines" which depicts the internal struggles of a man conquering his environment. This mixed martial arts short is the brainchild of Executive Producer Bobby Razak and TapOut Films. The sport was born of ancient Roman Gladiators, Pankration and Bruce Lee in an effort to combine the mental game with the physical prowess of masters. For this reason some say that mixed martial artists are the best athletes in the world. "Bloodlines" gives a compelling taste of a true warrior in the making. Public pre-launch party this Sat June 28th at 9pm at Miyagis West Hollywood 90046.

Los Angeles, CA (June 27, 2008) -- The latest TapOut commercial, directed by Bobby Razak, debuted on the UFC TUF Finale and created record traffic to the TapOut website as well as a hungry buzz to see more. The premiere of "Bloodlines," a short film expanding on the commercial, kicks off with a pre-launch party this Saturday June 28th at 9pm at Miyagis in West Hollywood and will be posted exclusively on TapOut.com's website on July 1, 2008.

As mixed martial arts (MMA) goes mainstream the most authentic films and programming will come from veterans in the business. Bobby Razak has spent the last 14 years filming documentary-style accounts of the growth from No Holds Barred competition to a sanctioned sport. TapOut has spent as many years building a respected empire of clothing, fighter sponsorships and reality programming.

Bobby Razak and TapOut Films presents "Bloodlines" which depicts the internal struggles of a man conquering his environment. A troubled man, Nikko Medina triumphs adversity through developing his physical, mental and spiritual morals.

On a path to saving his life and family from violence and poverty he discovers a physical outlet in mixed martial arts that shapes his character. He is exposed to the hardship of transforming his mindset while molding his physical skill set. His spirit is tested with each trainer to reach his core being. Can he make it or not? What are his
alternatives? As a newcomer to the sport, Medina is forced to face his inner demons when faced with a deadly opponent. His destiny unfolds.

This mixed martial arts short is the brainchild of Executive Producer Bobby Razak and TapOut Films. The sport was born of ancient Roman Gladiators, Pankration and Bruce Lee in an effort to combine the mental game with the physical prowess of masters. For this reason some say that mixed martial artists are the best athletes in the world. "Bloodlines" gives a compelling taste of a true warrior in the making.

As MMA continues to 'go global' Razak documents MMA's transition from underground to mainstream popularity as well as the legal, ethical and make-or-break career decisions that will mold the industry.

As a young boy growing up in Tottenham, London, England, Bobby Razak found himself extremely inspired by the art of film. Movies such as "Spartacus," "Enter the Dragon," and "Casablanca" triggered Bobby's dream to become a filmmaker. Determined not to let his dream go, Razak moved from England to Los Angeles, CA to pursue his career in film. Once in L.A., Bobby began working for various production companies until he was able to raise the money to produce and direct the critically acclaimed documentary, "Rites of Passage." The film explores the world of mixed martial arts (MMA) and enters the minds of the athletes featured providing a one of a kind, thoughtful, and introspective view of the MMA world. "Rites of Passage," was screened at Sundance Film Festival and appeared on In-Demand PPV across the USA.

Pushing the boundaries, Bobby's next film, "Pit Fight," was shot on 35mm film and contains real bare-knuckle fighting. "Pit Fight" was premiered in the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival, was screened at the Berlin Film Festival, and won numerous visual awards from around the world. He then produced "Invincible Warrior" and "Underground NHB." Switching gears, Bobby's next film, "Love, Pain, Eternal," explores the concepts of love, friendship, and self using his own life experiences. The powerfully emotional film will premiere at Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner May 2008.

In June 2008, Bobby directs a brand new MMA reality show called "Underground Kings Scout" featuring fight footage of MMA's talent, and "Underground Kings MMA" featuring the behind-the-scenes stories of new and legendary fighters. His latest release, the TapOut commercial and short film "Bloodlines" premieres July 2008 and his Pit Fight Redux will be TapOut's second installment in August 2008. Still passionate about his work, Bobby continues to seek out new ideas to capture on film. Often fueled by the experiences in his own life, you never know where Bobby's next film will lead its viewers.

Invitations to the pre-launch party, sponsorship and programming licensing inquiries should be directed to Niki Faldemolaei or watch the trailer here

Contact Information
NIKI FALDEMOLAEI
http://faldemolaei.com/bobbyrazak.html
310-270-3293

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/26/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Peach State Pandemonium featured Larry Zbyszko, author of Adventures in Larryland!, on June 25. We also spoke with Chasyn Rance and Vordell Walker. In addition, a segment was dedicated to a look back at the Benoit tragedy one year removed. Click here for the archive. Guests scheduled for July 2 include Jody Hamilton and Ted Allen. (Rich Tate)

Tickets for the following World Wrestling Entertainment events go on sale tomorrow: August 3 in Bowling Green, KY, at the E.A. Diddle Arena, and August 4 in Macon, GA, at the Macon Centreplex Coliseum. WWE has announced the following events: September 13 in Little Rock, AR, at the Alltel Arena, and September 29 in Minneapolis, MN, at the Target Center. (Rich Tate)

Tickets for the following Total Nonstop Action events go on sale tomorrow: August 8 in Asbury Park, NJ, at the Asbury Park Convention Hall, and August 10 for the Hard Justice PPV in Trenton, NJ, at the Sovereign Bank Arena, as well as 2009 events for January 20 Manchester, England, at the Manchester Evening News Arena, January 21 in Birmingham, England, at the National Indoor Arena, January 22 in Glasgow, Scotland, at the Braehead Arena, and January 24 in London, England, at the Wembley Arena. (Rich Tate)

Pro Wrestling Fusion will be at the Saint Lucie County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierce, FL, on July 5. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and matches start at 7:30. Ringside seats are $25, and general admission is $15. Advertised: the Sheik defends the PWH Heavyweight Title against Freedom Ryder in a flag match; Chris Jones defends the PWF Luchacore Title against Jack Manley; a three-way match for the PWF Bruiserweight Title featuring Bruce Santee, Jon Davis, and Vordell Walker; Francisco Ciatso versus King Kong Fu; Sal Rinauro versus Seth Delay; and Kenny King versus C.J. O’Doyle. Also advertised are Greg Valentine, Amy Love, Double Deuce, Amy Vitale, Pete Cannon, and the Heartbreak Express. Call (772) 224-9332 for more information. (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 J.J. Dillon (66), Mark Jindrak (31), and Larry Sharpe.

Today in Memoriam: Joe Acton (65, 1917), Buddy Rogers (71, 1992), Bobby Bonales (77, 1994), Mr. Chin (62, 1995), and Tiger Khan (33, 2006).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 26, 1930 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Jones defeated George Tragos > Dick Daviscourt defeated Milo Steinborn (2-0)

JUNE 26, 1932 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (L.C. Warren – Promoter) > John Podubney defeated Jim Hesslyn > Charley Lehman defeated Sid Nabors

JUNE 26, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (F.P. Owens – Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Smitty Anderson > Glenn Cowan versus Foy Rivers > Bill Ward versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 26, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Bill Corley – Promoter) > B.B. White defeated Bill Crussell > Young Londos defeated Oscar Williamson / Notes: There was also a preliminary wrestling match, but no details were provided following the card. B.B. White was still being billed as the Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion.

JUNE 26, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim McMillen defeated Joe Cox at 43:00 > George Kotsonaros defeated Paul Jones at 60:00 > Boxing Match: Max Baer and Pete Westort sparred for four rounds / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card. Jack Dempsey was the special referee for the match between Max Baer and Pete Westort. Dempsey and George Kotsonaros staged a mock fight a day earlier for the press at the train station. They were old friends and Kotsonaros had trained with Dempsey before Dempsey’s big fights with Tommy Gibbons and the first bout with Gene Tunney. Dempsey got the biggest cheer of the night. During the Kotsonaros’ match with Paul Jones, Dempsey was in the dressing room tying Kotsonaros’ suit into knots as a joke. It was reported that Young Stribling was at ringside during the match between Baer and Westort.

JUNE 26, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Weyman Boyles – Promoter) > Dick Buford versus Ambrose Cole > Turk Powell versus Hong Kong Joe > Charlie Norman versus Buck Jones > Wesley Brownlee versus Young Gotch > John Mauldin versus Billy Lolas > Bill Collins versus Ted Radcliffe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The match between Bill Collins and Ted Radcliffe was to be two-of-three falls. All other matches were staged under Australian rules, two ten-minute rounds.

JUNE 26, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Raines and Ray Richards wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Pete Sauer defeated Joe Cox by disqualification at 35:00 (2-0) > Orville Brown defeated Bob Wagner at 12:00 > Orville Brown versus Dick Raines ruled a no contest at 48:00

JUNE 26, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > George Wagner versus Glenn Cowan > Baron Von Hoffman versus the Satin Kid > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Jordan* defeated John Mauldin by disqualification / Notes: Aside from the match between Tarzan Jordan and John Mauldin, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Jordan had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack Ross on June 15, 1936, in Atlanta.

JUNE 26, 1939 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Tony Papalino versus Honey Boy Hackney > Sammy Miller versus the Skull (1) / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 26, 1946 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Thurman Copley – Promoter) > Bill Collins and Johnny Long wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Joe Marsh defeated Joe Pannak > Al Massey defeated Jack Dillon by disqualification > The French Angel defeated Dick Lever

JUNE 26, 1948 (SATURDAY) – STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Charley Laye defeated Big Boy Williams > Tommy Ward defeated Sailor Parker / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

JUNE 26, 1950 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bibber McCoy defeated Louie Ross > Buddy Knox defeated Jim Coffield by disqualification > Nick Carter defeated Angelo Cistoldi (2-1)

JUNE 26, 1951 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre defeated Ben Morgan by disqualification > Tom Mahoney defeated Lou Plummer

JUNE 26, 1952 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Ronnie Parrot defeated Charles Emmons at 15:17 > Forest DeMoss defeated Cecil Sheldon at 10:06 > Jack O’Lantern defeated Vachal Keine at 22:15 > Robert Thompson defeated Frank Reed at 16:25 > Bill Bowers defeated Bill Thompson at 19:38

JUNE 26, 1953 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Cora Combs versus Millie Stafford > Tex Riley, Don & Red McIntyre versus Danny Dusek, Bobby Lane & Art Nelson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 26, 1959 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring Freddie Blassie, Skull Murphy, Gypsy Joe, Adrien Baillargeon, Farmer Powell, the Masked Marvel, and El Gato / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal.

JUNE 26, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny King versus the Masked Phantom (2) > Johnny Reid versus Tommy Bell > Lights Out Match: Jerry Graham versus Marco Polo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 26, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ivor Barrett defeated the Russian Crusher by disqualification > Jack Bence and Rito Carreon wrestled to a draw > Choo-Choo Lynn & Chief Little Eagle defeated Pedro Godoy & Bulldog Lawley

JUNE 26, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Jack Bence > Negro Men’s Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Matt Jewell* defeated Bull Williams > Tim Geohagen & Chief Little Eagle defeated Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe / Notes: It is unclear as to how Matt Jewell came to be recognized as Negro Men’s Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Bobo Brazil defending the title against McKinley Pickens on July 4, 1961, in Atlanta.

JUNE 26, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Les Wolfe – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Destroyer defeated Bruce Austin > Joe Scarpa defeated George Harris > Midget Tag Team Match: Chico Santana & Pee Wee Lopez defeated Marcel Semard & Little Boy Blue > Dick Dunn & Red Roberts defeated the Bavarian Boys > Sputnik Monroe defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification / Notes: It was announced that Eddie Graham would be wrestling on the card on July 3, 1964.

JUNE 26, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red Roberts defeated Gene Kelly > Women’s Match: Judy Grable defeated Bette Boucher > The Corsicans defeated Greg Peterson & Jesse James > Mario Galento and Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw

JUNE 26, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres defeated Chuck Riley > Women’s Match: Donna Christianello versus Rita Boucher > Joe Scarpa versus Louie Tillet > Leo Garibaldi, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell, Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim > Paul DeMarco versus Bobby Shane > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Nick Bockwinkel / Notes: No documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. 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 & Karl Von Stroheim. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It was announced that there would be a tournament for the Georgia Tag Team Title on July 3, 1970. It is unclear as to how the title became vacant. The last reference we have shows that Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, who had won the title when they defeated the Assassins on March 27, 1970, in Atlanta, were still recognized as champions in the program for the card on May 1, 1970.

JUNE 26, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocket & Flash Monroe and Kubla Khan & El Mongol wrestled to a draw > Klondike Bill defeated Guillotine Gordon > Bob Armstrong defeated Billy Spears by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. This episode aired from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

JUNE 26, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Oki Shikina versus the Avenger > Randy Curtis & Argentina Apollo versus John Foley & the Golden Gladiator > Jack Armstrong versus Koa Tiki > Ray Candy versus Ox Baker > Boxing Match: Ted Oates versus Wayne Cowan > Pepper Gomez & Chief Little Eagle versus Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 > Texas Death Match: Tarzan Tyler versus El Mongol / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mr. Kleen was the special referee for the match between Tarzan Tyler and El Mongol. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

JUNE 26, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Bill White > Jerry Oates defeated Mark Starr > Billy Spears defeated Rick Ferrara > Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated the Super Infernos > Bob Armstrong defeated Bill Watts > Lights Out Match: Jack Brisco defeated Bobby Duncum / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

JUNE 26, 1976 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jan Nelson defeated Mitsu Hata > Wayne Cowan and Ervin Smith wrestled to a draw > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Dick Slater > Ted Oates defeated Black Gordman > Ken Mantell, Ted & Jerry Oates defeated Wayne Cowan & the Red Devils / Notes: Ron West was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 26, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Len Denton and Barry Orton wrestled to a draw > Johnny Weaver defeated Joe Turco > Rick Martel defeated Hartford Love > Tommy Rich defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Thunderbolt Patterson by disqualification > Handicap Cage Match: Stan Hansen defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 26, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs defeated Kurt Von Hess > Genichiro Tenryu defeated Bill Howard > Ray Candy defeated Carl Fergie > Ivan Koloff & Killer Karl Kox defeated Bob Armstrong & Stan Hansen > Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson ruled a no contest > Lumberjack Match: Wahoo McDaniel defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification / Notes: Jerry Stubbs substituted for Norvel Austin in the match with Kurt Von Hess. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar. Heenan was barred from ringside during the match between Wahoo McDaniel and the Superstar.

JUNE 26, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Diamond versus Genichiro Tenryu > Terry Taylor versus Bill White > Dennis Condrey versus Mike Davis > Austin Idol versus Baron Von Raschke > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Lars Anderson & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

Time And Location Of 'Strikeforce: Melendez Vs. Thomson' Weigh-Ins

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Tito Santana BTR Interview

Courtesy of Adam Wilcox:

Between The Ropes
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
ESPN Florida AM 1080 and AM 1060
Simulcast online at BetweenTheRopes.com

Former WWF Tag Team and Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana appeared as a guest on Between The Ropes this past Tuesday to promote the release of his new autobiography entitled Tito Santana’s Tales From the Ring. Santana discussed the WWF expansion during the mid-1980s, teaming with Rick Martel as Strike Force, and more.

The interview began with Santana speaking about the Strike Force tag team, which he comprised with Rick Martel during the late-1980s WWF scene. “I think I was surprised about how quick we got over. Rick Martel I had known for several years - he was a great friend of mine before we became tag team partners. And there’s some great, great memories that we spent in and out of the ring together.” Tito does admit, however, that he preferred competing as a singles wrestler at that time. “But,” he adds, “I wasn’t doing anything by myself, so when the opportunity came for me to do something with Rick Martel, I knew both of us had enough talent to make it work - I think it worked pretty good.”

Santana returned to the WWF in 1983 following a three-year hiatus from the company and was on the roster during Vince McMahon Jr.’s national expansion. “In ‘83 or early-’84, (Vince’s) father got sick and turned over the company to Vince Jr. Before we knew it, the expansion started. Every time we’d go to TV … Pat Patterson - who was a booker at the time - would say, ‘We’re going to Montreal,’ ‘We’re going to L.A.’ … there was all these new markets that they were picking up, but we didn’t realize it was going to be a world thing until we had our first WrestleMania.”

Tito addressed the political atmosphere of the WWF locker room following Vince McMahon Sr.’s sale of the promotion to his son. “I guess the politics have always been involved in professional wrestling. You have your cliques; I was never really part of any clique. I was lucky, I think, to be a Mexican in professional wrestling. They needed an ethnic wrestler in there and I guess that was lucky for me. But it was very political - Hulk Hogan had his clique and if Hulk Hogan liked you … everybody knows Brutus The Barber Beefcake made a great living because he was Hulk Hogan’s friend. (Hogan) also had different guys that he brought in - Honky Tonk was one of those guys that he brought in. You had to be very, very careful, because there was a lot of stabbing in the back going on.” Although he performed as a babyface his entire career, Santana says his closest friends were primarily heels. “My best friend was Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff, Haku/Tonga … my competition was not the bad guys - I’d get in the ring and we’d try to have great matches with each other - it was the good guys who were coming after my job, who would love to knock me out of my position, because at the time I was in the WWF longer than anybody … everybody kind of just envied my position and everybody would have done just about anything to be in that position … But the politics are like anything else - Hulk was the main guy and if Pat Patterson, who was the booker, liked you had an advantage and if Vince McMahon liked the way you looked … if Vince McMahon thought he could make money with you, he was going to do the best he could to promote you.”

Latino fans have become a significant demographic to professional wrestling in regard to business and ratings. Santana is proud to be a pioneer for today’s Mexican grapplers and shared an experience he had with Eddy Guerrero at WrestleMania XX (the same weekend Tito was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame). “I was walking through the dressing room with my family in Madison Square Garden and Eddy Guerrero stepped out of the ring. I believe he was the World Champion - he was one of the main guys at the time. And he just came up and gave me a hug. He said, ‘I want to thank you, because you opened a lot of doors for all the Latino wrestlers.’ I really had never thought of myself as being one who opened doors for them. I always took a lot of pride in being a good role model and I was never involved with drugs. Everything about me has always been positive. For him to come out and say that really meant a lot to me and (Guerrero’s passing) was really devastating to me.”

Santana shared a behind-the-scenes story regarding the breakup of Strike Force, where he pitched the idea of turning heel to Vince McMahon. “Vince told me (upon Rick Martel’s return) that we were going to be doing an angle and working against each other … when he came back, that’s when they created The Model. I asked Vince if I could be the one to be the heel and Vince said, ‘No, you’re going to be the babyface … there are still too many things we can do with you as a babyface.’ They already had all these plans; I found out later that Pat Patterson had been working with Rick Martel and created The Model. And I’m sure Rick had been practicing. I was just amazed at what a great job he did as The Model.”

The discussion closed with Tito pointing out one of Vince McMahon’s false promises to him. “He promised me that I was going to have a great run and he was going to push El Matador. He spent a lot of money - the vignettes, sent me to Tijuana, Mexico to learn how to be a matador fighter, rented the whole arena and the trainers for a period of time … I figured, ’It’s Vince’s creation, he’s going to push it and make sure that it works’ and I was really excited because I was going to get one more run.” Santana later discovered that there were very little merchandising ideas planned for the El Matador character, which he perceived as a major sign that the company was not interested in pushing him.

Tito said he had little interest in signing with WCW following his WWF tenure. “I really had no desire to go anywhere else. I had made up my mind that I was going to get out. Today, people know that I was one of the few wrestlers that saved my money and I had made some investments. I was just going to get out of wrestling totally. My kids meant a lot to me and I knew that I had to be home to raise my kids. I have no regrets whatsoever, because I had three great kids … Could I have made a lot more money if I had stuck with it? Maybe, but … I wouldn’t give up what I have for all the money in the world.”

To hear this interview in its entirety - including Santana’s thoughts on why he was never WWF World Champion, his reasons for eventually leaving the company, and more - visit the show online at http://www.BetweenTheRopes.com, where you can also become a site member and access hundreds of previous BTR broadcasts and interviews. Join Brian Fritz, Vito DeNucci, and Dickerman for Between The Ropes every Tuesday night from 6:00-8:00 PM ET on ESPN Florida AM 1080 and AM 1060 or worldwide on BetweenTheRopes.com.

Chris Jericho And Santino Marella Interviews This Sunday On The Main Event!

Courtesy of The Main Event:

Coming off of our Jeff Hardy interview last week, We come back with back to back interviews with current Raw Superstars Y2J Chris Jericho, and Santino Marella!

Jericho is no stranger to The Main Event, making his fourth appearance on the show, As shortly before the 2008 WWE Draft went down He joined hosts Ryan Rider, Steve Rockamaniac and The Viz to talk about the draft, Mr McMahon's million dollar mania, his feud with Shawn Michaels, his acting career and this Sunday's Night of Champions PPV.

Meanwhile Santino Marella is excited to step into The Main Event for what is guaranteed to be a hilarious interview, He'll speak on his quick rise to fame, winning the IC title on his first night, The infamous OVW-Slap incident, working with Stone Cold Steve Austin, his "ex" Maria, and so much more.

We're also tentatively scheduled to be joined by Former WWE superstar Ken Shamrock to speak on his wrestling career, his MMA career, and what he's up to now. So be sure not to miss The Main Event Wrestling Radio Show, This Sunday Morning from 10:30am to Noon on CJLO (in Montreal) and around the world on MainEventRadio.com

Showtime Allstar Wrestling – Episode 49

Courtesy of Larry Goodman:

Airing June 14, 2008 on ION Network affiliate WNPX 28 in Nashville

For a comprehensive review of Nashville’s weekly wrestling TV shows, SAW and NWA Main Event, check out Jerkin’ the Curtain radio with Trent Van Drisse and Tommy Stewart.

Michael St. John and Reno Riggins opened the show. One thing for sure, it was going to be BIG. MSJ used that adjective no less than five times to describe the upcoming events, which included the return of the Naturals and a BIG six man tag: Tribal Nation & Drew Haskins vs. the A-Team.

(1) The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) beat the Missouri Bad Boys (Missouri Renegade & Mark Southern with Cash McCoy) in 4:26. MSJ said the fans in the SAW mill were going out their minds. Naturals looked invincible early with a double lariat by Stevens, a big combo move and high knee by Douglas. MOBB put heat on Douglas. McCoy got involved and the announcers ripped on his gaudy money sports coat. St. John said his friend, Larry Matysik told him MOBB were a team to be reckoned with. Douglas turned thing around with a hangman neckbreaker on Southern. Steven took the hot tag and sent Renegade over the top with a wicked full speed lariat. Natural Disaster on Southern for the pin by Stevens.

MSJ did a quickie generic interview with the Naturals. Stevens said they were back in SAW to stay. Douglas said they were there to make an impact.

Commissioner Freddie Morton addressed the controversy surrounding the SAW Television Title. Morton said two top contenders, Rob Roy McCoy and Rick Santel, had complained about the “luck of the draw” system for determining title shots, and a third, Kid Kash had attacked champion Damian Adams resulting in a role reversal wherein the champion challenged the challenger. Bottom line: the luck of the draw was history. The SAW BOD had determined that Kash would get the next title shot in today’s main event. Morton explained that SAW had grown from cable access to a local network affiliate and international syndication. Therefore, at SAW’s first anniversary show in three weeks, the title would be renamed the SAW International Championship and the champion would be presented with a new belt. At that point, a new system would be put into effect for determining title challengers. Each week, the BOD would post a list of the top ten challengers at www.sawonline.tv. A fan vote would then determine the top three challengers. The BOD would select one of those three for the next title shot.

(2) Sean Casey (with the Freak Squad) beat Cassidy Riley in 3:20. Casey had “Sexy Lexi” Pillman, Tiana and two clueless hotties in his corner for a grand total of four women in various states of undress. The announce team referenced an incident reflecting dissension between Sean and Lexi that the viewers did not see. Riley nailed his handstand back elbow, a high backdrop and pair of lariats. Casey bailed for a little loving from Lexi. Riley brought Casey back in the hard way, but Casey hooked the ropes to block Riley’s DDT finisher. Casey was all about the shortcuts. He missed with a ridiculous razzle dazzle fist drop, but connected with a serious spinebuster. Lexi went over to make goo-goo eyes at Riley, and Casey told her to get back where she belonged. Riley rolled an unsuspecting Casey up for the three count. Casey lectured Pillman on their way out.

UP NEXT…the bumper showed Bruno Davis twitching like he had a seriously bad case of Tourette’s. Davis said he was being well paid to take out TJ Harley, but the money was irrelevant because he was savoring the chance to break Harley’s limbs.

(3) TJ Harley beat Bruno Davis in 3:20. Harley met Davis on the ramp and it was on. Davis’ barking and maniacal intensity prompted the announce team to conjure up the names of Mad Dog Vachon, Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer, Bruiser Brody and The Sheik. Davis went right to work on Harley’s heavily bandage arm, the one he injured last week with his hickory stick. MSJ said this feud was a carryover from Calgary Stampede. With Harley laying on the apron, Davis delivered a pair of double stomps to the gut. Davis then continued the beatdown inside the ring. Davis tried to use the hickory stick, but Harley ducked and smashed the stick into Davis’ head with a forearm shot for the 1-2-3.

MSJ got a word with Harley, who was selling the arm injury huge. Harley said Davis didn't have the brains to be doing this stuff on his own (I guess TJ didn’t see the bumper). “Somebody’s got the cheese in front of Bruno Davis, and I’m going to find out who it is.”

Riggins was on location at Centennial Park with the Dream Team. Riggins said he had gotten a lot of nasty emails since he fired of Boogie and Andrews. Riggins said it was the toughest thing he ever had in 20 years in the business. Riggins said they were doing the interview at a neutral site since Dream Team was banned from the SAW mill. Boogie said his first reaction was to want to sock Reno in the jaw, but he respected Reno, and recognized that Riggins had a company to run, even though he disagreed with his decision. Boogie laid the blame on Paul Adams and A-Team because they knew what they were doing.

What do you do? What do you tell the honest people in the world? How do you explain to them that you stand up for something. For what? To get knocked back down?

Andrews said Dream Team had helped build the company to worldwide status, and they would unable to reap the benefits. Andrews said he never had so much as a speeding ticket and now he couldn’t get a job because he had a criminal record. Riggins asked them what was next. Boogie said the future was unclear. He allowed they might be able to work for some fly-by-night promoters that had criminal records themselves. Andrews said SAW was their home, and they might file an appeal through Miss Boogie. Miss Boogie said she most definitely wanted to sit down with the SAW BOD. “These are my boys. I mean if they’re not here, I really don’t think I’m interested in being here.”

(4) The A-Team (Hammerjack & Matt Dillinger & Ric Santel with Paul Adams) defeated Tribal Nation (Lennox Lightfoot & Indian Outlaw) & Drew Haskins in 8:33. Haskins held his own with Dillinger for a couple of minutes before A-Team trapped him in their corner. A fierce beating ensued. Riggins said he agreed with A-Team’s strategy of taking advantage of the weak link. He likened the way they cut off the ring to the Andersons. Outlaw had to save after a sitout slam by Hammerjack. Haskins got planted with a DDT, and Lightfoot broke up that pin. A clash of lariat left both men down. Lightfoot on fire with dropkicks and spinwheel kicks. Tribal Nation took Hammerjack out with a double tomahawk chop. Ditto for Santel with a double dropkick. Lightfoot zeroed in on Dillinger. He pulled ref Kurt Herron into the path of Lightfoot’s springboard chop. Tribal Nation (kinda) hit the Totem Pole Splash on Dillinger, but no ref to count. Haskins ended up on the receiving end of a low blow from Dillinger. TVA hit the guillotine leg drop/side slam on Haskins. Hammerjack covered, and Dillinger swung Herron into position for the count.

(5) Damian Adams and Kid Kash went to a TV time limit draw (5:10). MSJ rung the bell as Adams slid into the ring. Kash stomped the s*** out of him. Reno found Kash’s sadistic tactics disgusting. Damian fired back with right hands and rained down the 10 punches. Kash scooted out of the ring to escape Damian’s bicycle kick. Kash lured Damian out so he could cut him off on the reentry. After eating a barrage of right hands, Kash bailed again. Kash shoved a fan legit in frustration. The security guy was smirking. Damian was all over Kash. Back inside, Kash offered a handshake. This time, Damian didn’t fall for it (thank God). Damian rocked Kash with another series of rights. Kash ate an elbow charging in, and Damian bounced Kash’s head off of all four turnbuckles. As the time limit expired, Kash sent Damian’s head into the turnbuckle with a dropkick to the shin. Damian clutched at his neck.

Kash was like a man possessed on Damian’s neck. He shoved the ref down. Riggins came to ringside to break it up, and Kash shoved him down as well. Cut to a shot of Reno down on the floor. Kash gave Damian the brainbuster. Kash had Damian mounted and continued to pound on his head, as SAW went to black.

Closing Thoughts: Another strong episode for storyline development, which is almost a given of late. There was a noticeable improvement in the intensity and quality of action in the ring. It’s no wonder when you look at the talent – Kash, Riley, Naturals – that has come on board in recent weeks. Naturals looked highly motivated in their first match back in SAW, and the fans were into them. They would be a lock to become the number on babyface team, except for the fact that Douglas appeared on the NWA Main Event television show (also on ION) stating he had split with Stevens a week before this show aired. MOBB were there to do the job. Period. The changes Morton announced regarding the SAW Championship are all for the good. I like the way they got across the idea of multiple quality challengers clamoring for a shot. I very much like that they are sticking with one singles title. It can’t hurt to try to draw some traffic to the website, though I don’t think the roster is deep enough for a top 10 list. Casey/Riley was very good for the time allotted. It will be interesting to see where they go with Lexi’s wandering eye. She projects something interesting on camera beyond the risqué outfit. The mystery of the manipulator behind Davis the maniac is decent undercard fare. Seeing what they did with Davis this week, however, only made it weirder that they did the fan thing last week. The on location interview with Dream Team was pretty f'n brilliant. What viewer can’t identify with “let no good deed go unpunished” angle? Stunningly good VQ in that segment. The stuff about not being able to get a job with a criminal record was a bit much. If it was that tough, there would be a lot more out of work wrestlers. Haskins was perfectly cast in the six man. I was surprised that Santel wasn’t the one to pin him. Kash/Damian was just right for a first meeting. The draw was telegraphed, since they never, ever do a TV time limit match. Kash sold big and acted like a conniving chickenshit. Damian was smart and aggressive. The postmatch built heat for a rematch. I found little to complain about with this week’s show.

PHOTOS - FCW WRESTLING (6/24/2008)

Courtesy of Rob Beukema:

http://flrankings.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=9961

FCW photo's from last Tuesday night's show with special guest Gregory Helms.

Enjoy!

Budweiser & Monster Energy Presents: Pro Wrestling Fusion “American Wrestleution”

Courtesy of Pro Wrestling Fusion:

Saturday July 5, 2008
St. Lucie County Fairgrounds
15601 W. Midway Rd. Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Doors open at 6:30pm
Bell time 7:30pm

Tickets Available at www.prowrestlingfusion.com

$15 General Admission $25 Ringside

For any questions, please contact contact@prowrestlingfusion.com

For more info call (772) 224-9332

Main Event
“FLAG MATCH”
PWF HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Freedom Ryder vs The Sheik (C)

Semi Main Event
PWF LUCHACORE TITLE MATCH
Jack Manley vs Chris Jones (C)

“KING OF THE BRUISERWEIGHTS”
PWF BRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Bruce Santee vs Vordell Walker vs Jon Davis w/Amy Love

FUSION LEGENDS SERIES: WWE’S HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2004 - GREG “THE HAMMER” VALENTINE

“GRUDGE MATCH”
Francisco Ciatso vs King Kong Fu w/ The Double Deuce Social Club: Amy Vitale & “BIG” Pete Cannon

“FUSION LUCHACORE SPECTACULAR”
Sal Rinauro vs Seth DeLay

“OPENING CONTEST”
C.J. O’Doyle vs Kenny King

Plus: Many more superstars of wrestling including: The Heartbreak Express, Ring Announcer Shannon Rose & The Hot & Sexy Fusion Bombs!!!

RIP: Wallace "Oni Wiki Wiki" Lam Ho

As reported by Jim Ross (courtesy of Bill Watts), Wallace "Oni Wiki Wiki" Lam Ho, 88, passed away on Monday, June 23.

To Watts, Lam Ho (who, when Watts first began wrestling, was booking Shreveport for Leroy McGuirk) will be remembered as a tough and nice guy. To many others, Lam Ho will be remembered for not only wrestling, but playing college football (he was a University of Hawaii All-American), in his bare feet.

No cause of death was given, but according to Watts, Lam Ho was said to be suffering from dementia, which could've played a role.

Services are set for Friday, June 27, at Tulsa's Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Lam Ho, survived by two sons (Lee and Chilton), will be cremated.

On behalf of everyone at Canvas Chronicle, condolences to Lam Ho's family and close friends.

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/25/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Peach State Pandemonium will feature Larry Zbyszko, author of the recently released Adventures in Larryland!, tonight at 9:00 PM ET. Also joining us will be Chasyn Rance and Vordell Walker. In addition, the broadcast will take place exactly one year from the day the bodies of the Benoit family were discovered, revealing a life of pain and torture. We will look back at what will forever be remembered as wrestling’s greatest tragedy. Dan Masters and I host the program, and Tim Dix also appears with additional commentary and announcements. Crimson Mask will also be joining us this week. (Rich Tate)

World Wrestling Entertainment results from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on June 24: in a dark match, Tommy Dreamer over Kevin Thorn; for the broadcast, Matt Hardy & CM Punk over John Morrison & the Miz; Kofi Kingston over Shelton Benjamin under extreme rules; Mike Knox over Evan Bourne; and Mark Henry over Kane. WWE has announced more draft moves: Trevor Murdoch, Brian Kendrick, D.H. Smith, Carlito, and Maria from RAW to SmackDown; Super Crazy from RAW to ECW; Jamie Noble, Chuck Palumbo, and Deuce from SmackDown to RAW; Mark Henry, Finlay, and Hornswoggle from SmackDown to ECW; Matt Striker, Kofi Kingston, and Layla from ECW to RAW; and Shelton Benjamin and Big Daddy V from ECW to SmackDown. (Rich Tate)

Click here for Total Nonstop Action spoiler results from last night’s iMPACT tapings in Orlando, FL. Scott Steiner had surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ACL. He had initially injured his knee during TNA’s Sacrifice PPV in May in a match with Samoa Joe and Kaz, and had gone to have it checked in Birmingham, AL. Dr. James Andrews determined surgery was necessary. Steiner will be out for at least four months, and begins rehabbing this week with the Atlanta Hawks training staff, headed by Wally Blase. TNA has announced the following event: November 1 in Bakersfield, CA, at the Bakersfield Dome. (Rich Tate)

Southern Classic Wrestling presented "Vendetta" on June 21 in Sandersville, GA. Greg Haze defeated Acid. Scotty Carmichael defeated Brandon Kage. Midnight Rider defeated Derrick Andrew Reynolds. DeMarco Knight vs. Black Syder ended in a double DQ. Stryknyn defeated Matt Sells. In a match for the SCW Heavyweight championship, Leatherface defeated Terry Lawler and T.A. Stanton to retain the title. (Brian Slack)

Due to scheduling conflicts, Down South Hardcore Wrestling’s Light Heavyweight Champion, Sebastian Troy, will not be taking part in "Rebirth" in Brunswick, GA, on July 19. His originally scheduled opponent, Remy Marcel, will take on Ash Kristiansen. The match between the Gangsta Nation (E-Dogg & G-Smooth) and Morbid Angel & T-Money is now the main event for June 28, with falls counting anywhere and the DSHW Tag Team Titles at stake. Also, Dagon Briggs has said that he is coming to "Rebirth" to show all of these "stupid Brunswick idiots" what real professional wrestling is supposed to be.” Concerning Dallas Riley's 10-minute Locker Room Challenge for the DSHW United States Championship, this man has accepted. (Thomas Bugg)

The All-Star Wrestling Network returns to the Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, GA, on June 28 at 8:00 PM. AWN will be having a one night tournament to determine the new AWN Heavyweight champion. In the first round, it is advertised to be Paul Warfield vs. Iron Will, Shawn Hunter vs. Mike Kross, Sam Slaughter vs. "Dark Rebel" Jerry Thompson, and Pitbull vs. Ash. The winners advance until only one is left standing as the new champion. Tickets are $8 for ringside, $6 for general admission, $5 for Military and seniors, $4 for kids 7-14, and free for kids 6 and under. For more information call (478) 397-5734. (Brian Slack)

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

Click here for Larry Goodman’s report on the Showtime All-Star Wrestling broadcast from June 14. (Rich Tate)

Brad Dykens recently spoke with Tito Santana, whose biography Tales from the WWF was recently released. Click here for the interview. (Rich Tate)

Today in Memoriam: Mike Romano (36, 1936), Core (29, 2003), and Harry Elliott (101, 2006).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 25, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson – Promoter) > Frank Remille versus Sammy Stuart > Eddie Stecher versus Tom Good Eagle > Ted Sarris versus Ripper Reeves / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 25, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Young Londos defeated Totem Pole Anderson > Honey Boy Hackney defeated Emilio Firpo by disqualification > Jack Ross defeated Otto Heinman (2-1) / Notes: It was reported that 3,500 were in attendance for this card.

JUNE 25, 1936 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > George Wagner versus Son Almand > Billy Rayburn versus Sammy Miller > Bill Collins versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 25, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST END ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Ferona versus Paddy Nolan > Boxing Match: Bill Collins versus Buck Lawson > Chicken Wire Cage Match: Jack Bloomfield versus Petro Rossi / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 25, 1941 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Abe Simon – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Zack Gacek versus Dorv Roche > Mark Hoseley versus Cowboy Luttrall > Pat Newman versus Babe Zaharias / Notes: This card was cancelled because of rain.

JUNE 25, 1945 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Pat Kelly & the Green Hornet defeated Roland Kirchmeyer & Nick Carter > Jim Coffield defeated Wally Greb by disqualification

JUNE 25, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Coffield defeated Jack Ross, Jr. > Sky Hi Lee defeated Don Lee > Johnny Long & Bobby Roberts defeated Al Galento & Babe Zaharias > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Pete Managoff / Notes: It is believed that the main event between Bill Longson and Pete Managoff was the first to be broadcast over WQXI 790 AM radio, with Fred Anderson calling the action. This would continue each week for many years, mostly just featuring main event bouts. Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz in Houston, TX, on November 21, 1947. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

JUNE 25, 1954 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex Riley and Chief Big Heart wrestled to a draw > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jack Steele & El Toro > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Jack Dillon > Verne Gagne defeated Art Nelson by disqualification / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since he allegedly defeated Mr. Moto on February 8, 1954, in Birmingham, AL.

JUNE 25, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence versus Bulldog Lawley > Ivor Barrett versus the Russian Crusher > Pedro Godoy versus Rito Carreon > Texas Death Match: Lenny Montana versus Chief Little Eagle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 25, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Barbara Galento & Judy Grable defeated Bette Boucher & Penny Brooks > Southern Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: the Corsicans defeated Red Roberts & Chief Little Eagle; Greg Peterson & Jesse James defeated Tony Baillargeon & George Harris; Corsicans defeated Peterson & James to win title > Mario Galento defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification / Notes: The tournament for the Southern Tag Team Title was necessary because Paul Jones had declared the title vacant on June 19, 1965, after Al Galento was injured and could not defend the title with Mario Galento. It was announced that Bob Orton and Sputnik Monroe would be wrestling on the card on July 2, 1965, and that Wildman Phillips and the Mongolian would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 25, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pancho Rosario versus Chief Crazy Horse > Women’s Match: Toni Rose versus Donna Christianello > Bobby Shane & Greg Peterson versus the Infernos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos.

JUNE 25, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Joyce Grable & Barbara Owens defeated Patti Neilson & Toni Rose > Guillotine Gordon defeated Silento Rodriguez > Mario Galento defeated El Mongol / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

JUNE 25, 1971 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Salvadore Lothario and Cisco Grimaldo wrestled to a draw > Kubla Khan defeated Ken Russell > Bill Dromo & Klondike Bill defeated Billy Spears & Krusher Karlson > The Professional defeated Guillotine Gordon > El Mongol defeated Assassin #1 > Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt* versus Bobo Brazil ruled a no contest / Notes: Prior to the start of the match between El Mongol and Assassin #1, Big John issued a challenge to Mongol, but before Mongol could respond, John attacked him. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Colt had been billed as the Georgia Heavyweight Champion since June 18, 1971. Charlie Harben and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. The program for this card mentioned that Alberto Torres died on June 13, 1971, after receiving injuries in a match against Ox Baker. It said that he had suffered damage to his pancreas and failed to respond to treatment. Bobo Brazil participated in an autograph session for fans.

JUNE 25, 1974 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > The Assassins versus the Royal Kangaroos > US Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* versus the Missouri Mauler > Ernie Ladd & Sky Hi Clark versus Jerry Graham & Crusher Verdu / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Jerry Graham & Crusher Verdu.

JUNE 25, 1974 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Joyce Grable defeated Dottie Downs > Ron, Terry & Jimmy Garvin and Steve Keirn, Dennis Stamp & Mr. Wrestling #1 wrestled to a draw > Southeastern Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Roberto Soto defeated Art Nelson* to win title > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Louie Tillet* defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Macon Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Big John by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Bill Dromo & Jerry Oates / Notes: Big John substituted for the Great Mephisto in the match with Mr. Wrestling #2. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

JUNE 25, 1976 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Graham defeated Tony Charles > Bill Watts defeated Dick Slater > Mark Lewin defeated Pak Song > Ken Mantell and Skip Young wrestled to a draw > Jack Brisco and Dory Funk, Jr., wrestled to a draw > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Andre the Giant defeated Chuck Wepner > Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki wrestled to a draw / Notes: The match between Andre the Giant defeated Chuck Wepner was shown on Closed Circuit Television from Shea Stadium in New York. Wepner was billed as the New Jersey Boxing Champion. The match between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki was shown on Closed Circuit Television from Budokan, Japan. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.

JUNE 25, 1977 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Jerry Stubbs & Roberto Soto > Dick Slater defeated Mike Stallings > Pak Song defeated Randy Alls > Tony Atlas & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Bill White & Roger Smith > Blackjack Mulligan defeated Don Kernodle / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. Song put on a martial arts demonstration. Tony Atlas joined Gordon Solie to announce to the fans that Solie had recently been named Announcer of the Year by the Wrestler magazine.

JUNE 25, 1979 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy defeated Carl Fergie > Killer Karl Kox defeated Jerry Roberts > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated the Masked Superstar > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* defeated Blackjack Lanza > No DQ Tag Team Match: Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff by countout / Notes: Ray Candy was the special referee for the match between Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich and Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 25, 1980 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Taylor defeated the French Angel > Dennis Condrey defeated Mike Sharpe > Tony Atlas defeated Baron Von Raschke > The Assassins defeated Austin Idol & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Kevin Sullivan defeated Eddy Mansfield > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* defeated Tommy Rich

JUNE 25, 1982 (FRIDAY) – LANSING, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Afa defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Sika defeated Bob Armstrong > Tommy Rich & Leroy Brown defeated Buzz Sawyer & the Masked Superstar > Paul Orndorff defeated Don Muraco by disqualification > Ric Flair defeated Michael Hayes / Notes: Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.

World Wrestling Entertainment® Composer/Producer/Director Of Music Jim Johnston Honored With 2008 BMI Award For Work In WWE® Monday Night RAW®

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

NEW YORK, New York, June 25, 2008 – Broadcast Music Inc® (BMI) the leading U.S. performing rights organization, honored World Wrestling Entertainment’s Composer/Producer/Director of Music, Jim Johnston, for his work on the number one cable program, “Monday Night RAW” which can be seen live every week on USA Network, 9pm/8c. Monday Night RAW broadcasts live 52 weeks a year - no repeats, and is watched by more fans than regular season basketball, baseball and hockey on cable TV.

This is the seventh time that Johnston has been honored with a BMI Award for his work with WWE Music.

Johnston is responsible for the composition and production of the WWE Superstar entrance music that can be heard on Monday Night RAW. His creation of themes have been associated with hundreds of WWE Superstars including Stone Cold Steve Austin™, The Rock®, Undertaker®, Chris Jericho®, Batista®, Mr. Kennedy®, and the WWE Divas. Over the years, Johnston has written thousands of entrance themes, enhancing WWE Superstar’s added characters and definition as well as electrifying crowds around the world.

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 375,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world for over 65 years. The non-profit American corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents.

The past year saw the release of the eighth volume of WWE: The Music Volume 8, and a greatest hits compilation of Johnston-composed songs from Monday Night Raw.

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WWE® Promotes Richards To Vice President, Affiliate Marketing

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

STAMFORD, Conn., June 25, 2008 -- World Wrestling Entertainment® has promoted Lisa Richards to Vice President, Affiliate Marketing. In her new role, Richards will be responsible for the marketing and promotion of WWE’s slate of annual pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania®, and the subscription video-on-demand service, WWE 24/7™ On Demand®. The announcement was made today by Peter Clifford, WWE’s Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing.

“For four years, Lisa has been a primary force behind the affiliate tools and award winning promotions that drive sales of our pay-per-view and VOD products,” said Clifford.

Richards joined WWE in 2004 as Affiliate Sales Director, Western Region. Prior to WWE, she was a manager of sales and marketing at Starz Encore Group.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE), can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

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SECOND PRIMETIME "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" TO BE BROADCAST JULY 26 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

Courtesy of ProElite, Inc.:

In a Rematch of their Recent Controversial Title Fight on CBS, EliteXC Middleweight Champion Robbie Lawler will defend against Scott Smith, while Jake Shields squares off against Nick Thompson for the vacant EliteXC Welterweight Belt, Live from The Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif.

CBS to Broadcast Four Fights (Including Two Title Fights) From 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT; Showtime to Telecast Lead-In Fights Live from 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT

LOS ANGELES, June 24 — CBS and EliteXC today announced the next CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS will be broadcast live from the Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif. on Saturday, July 26 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.The four-fight broadcast will be highlighted by the much anticipated rematch between “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith for the EliteXC Middleweight Title.

The exciting night of MMA action begins with three live fights on SHOWTIME (8:00-9:00 PT, ET/PT) including an EliteXC Heavyweight Championship match featuring Antonio “Big Foot” Silva.

“On theheels of ourgreat success on the first CBS event, we are very excited about coming right back and presenting another world classnight of mixed martial arts. It's these kinds of high-level fights that continually build the sport and introduce new fans to it. With an hour on SHOWTIME and two more on CBS, fans and viewers are in for another entertaining, memorable evening,” said Doug DeLuca, Executive Chairman, ProElite, Inc.

In a rematch of their exciting, controversial first fight on May 31 on CBS, Lawler, the EliteXC middleweightchampion from St. Louis by way of Davenport, Iowa, will put his title on the line once again against hard-hitting challenger Smith of Elk Grove, Calif. Their last meeting, a fight that many called the fight of the night, ended in controversy when doctors called the fight after Smith caught an unintentional finger in the eye late in the third round. Smith claimed he was ready to continue, but the fight was stopped and declared a no contest.

In a second world title fight,two of the sports’ most talented welterweights will collide whenSan Francisco's Jake Shields, who has won nine in a row,gets his long awaited shot at a world title when he squares offagainst Nick Thompson of Minneapolis, Minn.,who has won 12 straight and20 of his last21 fights,for the vacant EliteXC 170-pound belt.

The world title fights are scheduled forfive, five-minute rounds.

Hometown favorite Nick Diaz of Stockton, Calif.will faceThomas “Wildman” Denny of Hesperia, Calif.The talented Diaz, who will be seeking his third victory in three months, needs a win to stay in the hunt for a potential rematch with ElliteXC lightweight champion KJ Noons. Denny, a winner in four of his last five fights, is coming off a first-round disqualification victory over the highly regarded Malaipet on March 21, 2008.

The remaining primetime match-ups for the CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS on July 26 will be announced at a later date.

CBS's inaugural mixed martial arts broadcast on May 31, 2008 dominated its time period in all key young men and young adult demographics. The total viewership increased throughout the night, peaking at 6.51m viewers for the Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson fight. The entire broadcast (9:00-11:51 PM) averaged a 3.0/06 with 4.85m viewers.

The intense nature of the contests and the theatrical elements of its live events have made mixed martial arts one of the fastest growing spectator sports in the U.S. Over the last several years, the genre has seen tremendous growth in popularity, especially among the coveted 18-34 demographic.

Mixed martial arts is a sport evolved from a number of ancient combat disciplines including judo, jiu-jitsu, karate, wrestling and kickboxing. World-class athletes engage in hand-to-hand combat in a ring—both caged and traditional—and must adapt their fighting style to fit their opponent. The wide variety of styles and techniques make every event an unpredictable spectacle.

CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS will be produced by SHOWTIME Sports. The executive producer is David Dinkins, Jr.

For more information on CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS, visit cbssports.com

To learn more about fighters, click below to access their proelite.com webpage:
Robbie Lawler
Scott Smith
Nick Diaz
Thomas Denny
Jake Shields
Nick Thompson
Antonio Silva

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Funk's Corner - Card Released For !BANG! TV Taping (With Cowboy James Storm) Sunday July 6th

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

Professional Wrestling, Support Your Troops 28, "Fight for Freedom I" comes to the Funking Conservatory's NEW LOCATION at 3598 SW 74th Avenue in Ocala, Florida Sunday July 6.

Showtime is 7:00pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 purchased in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online from our website at http://www.dory-funk.com or advance tickets can be picked up at Devon Self Storage in Ocala, Florida.

All Japan Pro Wrestling's Representative, Osamu Nishimura comes to the Funking Conservatory the following week,

Support the Troops 30, "Fight for Freedom II" Sunday July 13th.

If you would like to try out for All Japan Pro Wrestling in front of Osamu Nishimura or if you would like to become a professional wrestler, call now - 352-895-4658.

Support the Troops 28, "Fight for Freedom I, Sunday July 6th
(Staring TNA's Cowboy James Storm)

Tag Team Championship Match
Cowboy James Storm and Blain Rage vs Damien Steel and Shane Chung

Funking Conservatory World Title Match
Shane Chung vs Elvis Sharp

!BANG! TV Title Match
Blain Rage (Champion) vs Johnny Magnum

Double Crown Championship Match
Chris "The Animal" James vs Loudmouth Allen Lake

Pistol Peyton Gunn vs Johnny Romano
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Support the Troops 28, "Fight for Freedom 2, Sunday July 13th.
Featuring All Japan Pro Wrestling's Talent Scout, Osamu Nishimura

Now Featured on !BANG! TV
Cowboy James Storm vs Dory Funk Jr.

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The Fight Zone's Jr. "Vegas Boy" Sims Will Be The Headline Fight At Aquarius Hotel

Courtesy of The Fight Zone, Inc.:

LAS VEGAS, NV--(June 25, 2008) - The Fight Zone, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TFZI), a comprehensive Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") company, announces that Jr. Sims will be the main headline fight at the Aquarius Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada.

Sims is a resident of Las Vegas and is currently the holder of an MMA record of 3-2. He will be fighting in the 145-pound weight class against JT Wells. Sims trains in a variety of MMA styles and is proficient as a stand up fighter and a ground fighter, making him a true all-around freestyle fighter.

"Sims is an up and coming fighter. On June 28, he will showcase his great talents and has top billing of an attractive MMA card at the Aquarius Hotel. The fact that he's been offered this type of opportunity, this early in his professional MMA career, speaks volumes about his ability," stated Lloyd Vickers, CEO and President.

For ticket and accommodation information, please visit www.aquariuscasinoresort.com. For further information on Laughlin, please visit www.visitlaughlin.com.

About The Fight Zone, Inc.

The Fight Zone, Inc. ("TFZ") is dedicated to developing and promoting world class MMA fighters and events. TFZ provides complete services including discipline training, strength and conditioning training, management, marketing and sponsorship programs, as well as providing all the resources necessary to quickly develop our fighters to a Pay-Per-View level. TFZ also offers a unique corporate sponsorship and merchandising program via its network of fighters.

For more information, including fighter profiles and videos, please visit www.thefightzone.tv.

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Anderson Silva To Fight James Irvin Live On Spike TV Saturday July 19

Courtesy of Spike TV:

Silva, The UFC's Middleweight Champ, To Fight As A Light Heavyweight For The First Time, Against The Hard-Hitting Veteran Irvin

NEW YORK, June 25 -- UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, arguably the best pound-for-pound mixed martial arts fighter in the world, will move up in weight-class for the first time from middleweight (185 lbs) to light heavyweight (205 lbs.) to fight James Irvin (14-4-1) live everywhere Saturday, July 19 at 9:00pm ET/ 6:00pm PT) on Spike TV. Emanating from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV, Silva will square off against UFC veteran Irvin, who knocked out Houston Alexander in a record-tying eight seconds this past April.

Anderson "The Spider" Silva burst onto the UFC scene with a devastating knockout of Chris Leben in June 2006, seen live on Spike TV. The native of Curitiba, Brazil, Silva became UFC Middleweight champ by an impressive TKO over Rich Franklin at UFC 64 in October 2006. He has made four title defenses, all victories via TKO or submission, including most recently over former PRIDE champion, Dan Henderson at UFC 82 in March. Silva, considered by many the most dominant force the UFC middleweight division has ever seen, is now moving up in weight class to fight the dangerous knockout artist, James Irvin.

Nicknamed "The Sandman," Irvin, has a propensity for putting his opponents to sleep in dynamic fashion. His flying knee against Terry Martin in August 2005 at UFC 54 is legendary and his aforementioned knockout of Alexander tied the record for fastest knockout in UFC history. Fighting out of Sacramento, CA, Irvin has won four out of his last five UFC bouts but was recently scratched from UFC 85 in June after suffering a broken foot. A victory over the undefeated Silva would certainly be the career highlight thus far for the 29 year-old slugger.

On the undercard, a battle of two of the rising stars in the heavyweight division as former Purdue University standout wrestler, Jake O'Brien, takes on Yuma, Arizona native Cain Velasquez. In January 2007, O'Brien's (10-1) victory spoiled the UFC debut of former PRIDE star Heath Herring with a third round decision victory, telecast live on Spike TV. Now, the skilled grappler from Indianapolis, IN looks to spoil Velasquez's national television debut on Spike. Velasquez (3-0) made a triumphant UFC debut in April 2008 with an impressive first round knockout of Brad Morris at UFC 83. A victory over O'Brien in Spike's high-profile fight card will elevate his status among the sport's top heavyweights.

Brandon "The Truth" Vera (8-2), fighting out of San Diego, CA, will be moving down in weight class from heavyweight to light heavyweight (205 lbs) to fight Reese Andy, making his UFC debut. A victory over former UFC champ, Frank Mir in November, 2006 at UFC 65, placed Vera in the upper echelon of the heavyweight division. However, two straight losses to Tim Sylvia at UFC 77 and a controversial defeat to Fabricio Werdum this past June at UFC 85, have triggered the 30 year-old to drop in weight class and fight at 205 lbs. Vera, a veteran of the Air Force, takes on three-time All American wrestler at the University of Wyoming and former IFL fighter, Reese Andy (7-1). The Seattle native is on a four-fight winning streak and looks to continue his winning ways against the veteran Vera.

Also on the card, two highly regarded lightweights will be looking to bounce back from tough decision losses in a potential "Fight of the Night" candidate as Hermes Franca takes on Frankie Edgar. Franca (18-6), a 33 year old Brazilian native fighting out of Jupiter, FL, had won eight straight mixed martial arts bouts prior to losing to then lightweight champion Sean Sherk at UFC 73 in Sacramento last summer.

Standing in Franca's way is Frankie Edgar (8-1), a superb boxer and wrestler from New Jersey who stormed into the UFC with three straight wins in 2007 against highly regarded lightweights Tyson Griffin at UFC 67, Mark Bocek at UFC 74 and Spencer Fisher at UFC 78. Edgar's last bout was a unanimous decision loss to Gray Maynard this past April. With both he and Franca coming off tough losses, their matchup of two hungry, aggressive fighters, will surely be an explosive one.

In welterweight action, Anthony Johnson (5-1) looks to continue his ascent in the division ranks as he squares off against Kevin Burns.

Johnson, an incredibly athletic striker from Dublin, GA who trains in Los Angeles, is coming off a highlight reel knockout win over "The Ultimate Fighter 6" finalist Tommy Speer in the first round of their bout this past April in Broomfield, CO. His other win in the UFC was a stunning 13-second knockout of Chad Reiner in June 2007, a fight he took with less than a week's notice. His two wins sandwich a second-round submission loss to Rich Clementi at UFC 76 in September 2007.

Burns (6-1) made his UFC debut as a late replacement for Ryo Chonan earlier this month at UFC 85 in London. The Iowa native upset veteran Roan Carneiro and earned "Submission of the Night" with his impressive triangle choke.

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RAW® Ratings, Web Soar

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

STAMFORD, Conn., June 24, 2008 – WWE Chairman Vince McMahon’s weekly million dollar giveaway swelled the wallets of some lucky “Monday Night RAW” viewers, and the ratings for cable’s No. 1 regularly scheduled weekly telecast.

In the three weeks since McMahon's Million Dollar Mania started, total viewership for Monday Night RAW increased 25% in its regular timeslot (9:00p.m.-11:08p.m. ET). For the past two weeks, Monday Night RAW, in its regular time slot, has been the No. 1 program on television among the coveted 18 – 49 male demo, beating all programming on both cable and broadcast networks.

The impact on WWE.com has been equally impressive. More than two million unique visitors came to WWE.com logging more than six million entries during the first three weeks of the promotion. Since June 2, web traffic to WWE.com has dramatically increased, 28% among unique visitors and 25% for page views, which now stand at more than 15 million per day.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/

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GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/24/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, tonight. WWE results from the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX, on June 23: Triple H over Mark Henry; Finlay & Hornswoggle over Santino Marella & Carlito; Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Chavo Guerrero & Bam Neely; John Morrison & the Miz over Matt & Jeff Hardy; a match featuring Mickie James & Melina versus Natalya Neidhart & Victoria ended in a double disqualification; John Cena over Edge by countout; MVP over Tommy Dreamer; JBL over Kofi Kingston; and Edge won a battle royal over (in order of elimination) the Great Khali, Shelton Benjamin, John Morrison, the Miz, CM Punk, Chavo Guerrero, MVP, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Batista, Kane, the Big Show, Triple H, and John Cena. The draft generated the following moves: Kane and CM Punk from ECW to RAW; Rey Mysterio, Batista, and announcer Michael Cole from SmackDown to RAW; Triple H, Mr. Kennedy, Jeff Hardy, Umaga, and announcer Jim Ross from RAW to SmackDown; and Matt Hardy from SmackDown to ECW. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight. Admission for tapings is free. Click here for spoiler results from last night’s iMPACT tapings, set to air on June 26. (Rich Tate)

Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, on June 24. Bell time is 8:30 PM. Admission is $7. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Shawn Spears; Heath Miller versus Afa; Sinn Bowdee & Black Pain, with Bryan Kelly, versus Colt Cabana & Kafu, with Daisy; Brianna Bella versus Roucka, with Nicole Bella barred from ringside; Evan Bourne & T.J. Wilson versus Jay Bradley & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; Eddie Colon versus Stu Sanders; Greg Jackson & Lupe Martinez versus Brad Allen & Nic Nemeth, with Tiffany; and Drew McIntyre versus Eric Perez. (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

Peach State Pandemonium will feature Larry Zbyszko, author of the recently released Adventures in Larryland!, on June 25 at 9:00 PM ET. Also joining us will be Chasyn Rance and Vordell Walker. In addition, the broadcast will take place exactly one year from the day the bodies of the Benoit family were discovered, revealing a life of pain and torture. We will look back at what will forever be remembered as wrestling’s greatest tragedy. Dan Masters and I host the program, and Tim Dix also appears with additional commentary and announcements. Crimson Mask will also be joining us this week. (Rich Tate)

Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)

Today in Memoriam: Natie Brown (81, 1991), Biff Wellington (42, 2007), and Chris Benoit (40, 2007).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 24, 1931 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Tatum defeated George Mitchell > Rudy Dusek defeated Ivan Vakturoff at 32:00 > Charley Lehman defeated Gorilla Poggi (2-1)

JUNE 24, 1935 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Jack Browning – Promoter) > Jack Ross versus Billy Dusek > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Jim Hesslyn / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Lightweight Champion since he defeated Pat Newman on June 10, 1935, in Augusta.

JUNE 24, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rudy LaDitzi defeated Cliff Thiede > Dick Raines defeated Casey Berger (2-0) > Milo Steinborn defeated Dorv Roche

JUNE 24, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Charlie Layden and Yusef Hussane wrestled to a draw > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Johnny Marrs* defeated Jack Warner (2-1) / Notes: Johnny Marrs had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since June 17, 1936.

JUNE 24, 1948 (THURSDAY) – DALTON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Charley Laye defeated Curtis Nack > Tommy Ward defeated Sailor Parker > Joe Estes and Joe Harben wrestled to a draw / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

JUNE 24, 1949 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rex Mobley defeated Lozano Martinez by disqualification > Tom Mahoney and Red McIntyre wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Jack Dillon > Al Galento & Babe Zaharias defeated Al Massey & Don McIntyre

JUNE 24, 1954 (THURSDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon versus El Toro > Clyde Steeves versus Tex Riley > Freddie Blassie versus Don McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 24, 1955 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Dizzy Davis at 15:00 > Roy Shire and Farmer Jones wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Reggie Lisowski at 16:00 > Texas Death Match: Art Nelson defeated Jerry Graham at 35:00 / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since he allegedly defeated Mr. Moto on February 8, 1954, in Birmingham, AL. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.

JUNE 24, 1957 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Drake versus Jack Steele > Freddie Blassie versus Nick Roberts > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Kurt Von Brawner / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to how Don McIntyre came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion, although he had defeated Kurt Von Brawner to win the title on June 14, 1957, in Atlanta. Von Brawner had been billed as champion since April 10, 1957, in Augusta, and also was recognized since June 7, 1957, as champion in Marietta.

JUNE 24, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Bill Alexander > The Corsicans defeated Bill Alexander & Doug Gilbert > Leo Garibaldi defeated Mickey Blassie > Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification / Notes: Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Dick Steinborn and the Mighty Yankee.

JUNE 24, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Ken Yates > Chief Little Eagle defeated Jack Bence > Women’s Match: Toni Rose defeated Donna Christianello > Ray Gunkel defeated Pancho Rosario > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Evil Eye Valentine & Wildman Wehba > Bobby Shane & Dick Steinborn defeated the Infernos > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Following the match between Gene Kiniski and Buddy Fuller, Fuller was so enraged he took the title belt and ran to the dressing room. Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. As a tribute to Paul Jones for his birthday, the program for this card featured a photo of Jones in his younger days applying the figure-four hook scissors on a struggling opponent. It also mentions that the Infernos were the European Tag Team Champions. It was announced that Butcher Vachon would be wrestling on the card on July 1, 1966.

JUNE 24, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero and Bob Armstrong wrestled to a draw > Los Toros defeated Dennis Hall & Corsica Jean > Little John defeated Skandor Akbar by disqualification

JUNE 24, 1972 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 & Mr. X defeated Dick Steinborn & Jerry Oates > Argentina Apollo defeated Buddy Colt > The Avenger defeated Karl Von Stroheim / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt.

JUNE 24, 1975 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings versus Bob Orton, Jr. > Jerry Bryant versus Dennis Hall > Ricky Gibson versus Jerry Lawler > Dudley Clements versus Bearcat Brown > Ricky Gibson, Dennis Hall & Mike Stallings versus Jerry Lawler, Dudley Clements & Bob Orton, Jr. > Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 versus Assassin #2 & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Bob Orton, Jr.

JUNE 24, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle defeated Bill White > Pat Patterson defeated Richard Blood > Blackjack Mulligan defeated Rocky Johnson > Pak Song & the French Angel defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Tony Atlas versus the Sheik ruled a no contest > Texas Bullrope Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Waldo Von Erich > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones defeated Dick Slater* by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match (No DQ): Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Bill Watts & Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. Ron West and Charlie Smith were credited as being referees on this card.

JUNE 24, 1978 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Martel defeated Len Denton > King Kong Mosca defeated Jose Vasquez > Stan Hansen defeated Joe Turco > Ivan Koloff & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Steve Regal & Klondike Bill > Rick McGraw and Mad Dog Martin wrestled to a draw > The French Angel defeated Roger Howell > The Assassin defeated Billy Starr > King Kong Mosca defeated Steve Regal > Rick McGraw & Pez Whatley defeated Ken Dillinger & Mad Dog Martin > Ivan Koloff defeated Klondike Bill > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Joe Turco / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Freddy Miller, filling in for Gordon Solie. A taped match was shown on this episode featuring Billy Graham against an unknown opponent. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 24, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Genichiro Tenryu defeated John Wolfe > Jerry Stubbs defeated Ben Alexander > Bob Armstrong defeated Blackjack Lanza > Wahoo McDaniel defeated the Masked Superstar > Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff ruled a no contest / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 24, 1980 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Lewin defeated Bill White > Kevin Sullivan defeated Dutch Mantell > Russian Chain Match: Alexis Smirnoff defeated Tony Atlas > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Baron Von Raschke* defeated Jay Strongbow > Tommy Rich & Mike George defeated the Assassins > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 24, 1981 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve O & Mike Sharpe versus Bryan St. John & Jim Duggan wrestled to a draw > Ted Oates defeated the French Angel > Jimmy Snuka defeated Bruce Reed > Terry Gordy versus Ted DiBiase ended in a double countout > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Tommy Rich defeated Ken Patera* by disqualification

JUNE 24, 1982 (THURSDAY) – GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Muraco defeated Michael Hayes > The Wild Samoans defeated Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Paul Orndorff defeated Buzz Sawyer > Tommy Rich defeated the Masked Superstar > Ric Flair defeated Leroy Brown / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans. Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.

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Recap Of The Jeff Hardy Interview On The Main Event

Courtesy of The Main Event:

Speaks on his suspension, return to WWE, the tough schedule, wanting to do have heel run, etc.

SHOW: The Main Event, Sunday Mornings from 10:30am-12:00pm on www.MainEventRadio.com and CJLO 1690AM in Montreal.

HOSTS: Mr. Ryan Rider and Steve Rockamaniac

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This is Ryan Rider with Steve Rockamaniac by my side and we are about to be joined by a man who has been amidst some controversy in the last few months but at the same time has also achieved quite a lot of success. I would like to welcome our guest for today right away, none other than Jeff Hardy…

Q: First off, welcome back to World Wrestling Entertainment! With the draft coming up this Monday on Raw on the Score and USA network (cheap plug), things seem to be heating up for the summer. Would you mind being traded or would you prefer to stay on the Raw brand?

A: I would prefer to be on the Raw side because of the fact that it's live. If I were to getting traded though, you know, I'm cool to go anywhere.

Q: Seeing as things are going to be switching around, who would you like to face that you either haven't had a chance to wrestle yet or just haven't been able to wrestle with enough?

A: I wouldn't mind wrestling Batista, I've only worked with him in one match. If it came down to me going to Smackdown, I wouldn't mind working with MVP; I had a match with him not too long ago and it went pretty well. I'm pretty easy to get along with and I'll work with anybody and try to be entertaining.

Q: So with the draft coming up, would you prefer to be back on the same brand with your brother Matt or do you want to stay separate?

A: I think it would be cool if we were on the same brand but as far as the company wants to keep us on separate brands for some reason. They want us to be established more and more as individual stars but it would be pretty cool to be on the same brand again and team whenever we want to and may even be opponents at some point.

Q: Earlier this year you were riding a wave of unforeseen popularity, nearly capturing the WWE championship and having nice reign with the Intercontinental title. Of course, that was cut short by your suspension on March 11th. If you don't mind me asking, how exactly did the suspension come to be and have you been able to overcome whatever issues you were plagued with at the time?

A: Absolutely, everything's been cleaned up. I've made two mistakes so far but other than losing out on Wrestlemania and losing the Intercontinental title, I've lost a lot more man. I lost my house to the house fire, and that was pretty much the saddest day of my adult life. Getting through that was really tough man, I didn't even know if I wanted to be back on TV after all that went down. Now I've got past that and I'm back on TV and I'm in a better place. Thank G-d Matt [Hardy] was here. I've made some mistakes and I don't plan to make any more.

Q: We all heard about your house fire, which was very sad news, have you been able to get a new house?

A: It's a long process. They've already got the plans laid out, we're going to use the foundation from the house that burnt down but it's going to take 6 months to a year for it to be built. I'm pretty excited about that but in the meantime I'm living with Matt. It's been very overwhelming [the helpfulness and response from the fans]. I also knew that we had a big fan base but I mean we had to take a truck every day to pick up all the boxes of fan mail that we got. It mean't a lot to have that much support.

Q: In the past, specifically towards the end of your last run in WWE, you suffered from burnouts at times and it seemed like you just weren't into the matches at some points. What's different now compared to a few years ago?

A: I was extremely burned out back in those days when I was first released. I didn't care; I was so tired of wrestling. The biggest change in me now is that I've realized that it is a gift I have and that I need to take advantage of while I can and while I'm still fairly young. I really know that now. And it's still tough with the brutal schedule, working all the time and with me there's no time for other hobbies, there's none.

Q: How would you describe your time working in TNA and made you decide to come back to the WWE last year?

A: TNA was fun; I went through a pretty cool journey with them going from being on PPV once a week to going on SpikeTV. More than anything, they were in Orlando all the time and it's the same crowd. You didn't get to be a part of the big Wrestlemanias, the huge crowds, that's the main thing I missed. I wanted to prove to myself that I could go back to the WWE and be good once again. It made my brother extremely proud too because we wanted to team again and we've done that. More than anything, I missed the crowds and I missed being a part of Wrestlemania. I didn't miss the schedule that's for sure.

Q: Well, welcome back then. You mentioned your brother, do you prefer tag team wrestling or singles competition?

A: I'll always prefer tag team wrestling because that's my claim to fame and where we got started and where we gained our popularity. It's a lot easier to do a tag-team match because when you're a singles guy there's no rest time and you have to work a lot more, and be in a lot better shape. I enjoy both but I'll always love teaming with Matt and every time we team together it feels special.

Q: Generally you have always worked a face, a major fan favourite, would you ever be open to do a heel run?

A: Before I'm done, most definitely. There's a lot of people out there who will doubt if that could ever happen, but back in the OMEGA days I played a character named Will O' the Wisp and I was a tweener both good and bad. But I would love to have a heel run in the WWE, I think that would be a blast. It would show a different side of the Hardyz, it would be very cool and very unexpected.

Q: How's your body feeling by the way? Have you been able to keep up with the more intense schedule again in the WWE?

I'm hanging in there man. I've been pretty fortunate. I haven't had any surgeries and I'm 30 now, turning 31 in August. However, I'm sore all the time, my ankles are really weak. If I don't get my ankles taped before a match, I feel like they're gonna break. My knees actually feel kinda weak and my elbows feel kinda weak, but I'm still holding together. Luckily I've had no surgeries but I do have two herniated discs, one in my lower back and one in my neck so that bothers me quite a bit. Knock on wood, I'm held together by something.

Q: You've had quite a lot of classic matches, but I've got to ask you: which one do you consider to be your best?

A: I would probably say as a singles guy, the ladder match against the Undertaker [July 1st 2002 Raw]. It was a huge thing for me at the time. And then obviously all the TLC matches are all on my favorite list: particularly the one we had in Raleigh where Matt was hanging on the rung, that was one of my creations and something I always wanted to do. All the TLC matches are very lovable in retrospect.

Q: You've been in and out of the WWE several times. How are things different from when you first came back in the early 90's to now in 2008?

A: It's changed a lot. There were a lot of new faces when I first came back. It's actually pretty weird, because I'm treated like a veteran now because there are so many younger talents that are there. That's probably the biggest difference, feeling like a veteran.

Q: On Michael Hayes' Influence early on in his career: He was our wrestling mentor, kind of like our father. He taught us a lot of the basic things that you need to know to be a top guy.

His thoughts on the New Brood: It was a blast, I've always been a big fan of vampires. It was awesome to switch places with Edge and Christian and join Gangrell. I got to paint my fingers black and be evil. It was a great opportunity and that was one of the coolest things ever doing our entrance coming up with the elevator up to the fire. It was really fun. You could feel the heat a little bit, but it wasn't that bad.

Working with HHH: I've got nothing bad to say about HHH. He's always been really cool and he's done a lot for me. When I made my mistakes, it let some people down and he was one of those guys. He's been very supportive since I've been back and I think he's a great athlete and a great performer.

Q: This year you've had some brutal back and forth action with Umaga most recently with that big leap at One Night Stand. Do you have any plans on toning things down as you move towards that main event title push?

A: I think I have toned it down already quite a bit. I think I'll always as far as jumping off things it is a part of my character and I'll do it as long as I can. I've been alright with the things I've done so far. I've toned it down quite a bit and I'm pretty comfortable to know what I can and cannot do. As long as I'm comfortable in my own skin doing something then I usually roll with it.

Q: We've seen you do all sorts of crazy moves and matches. What is the next stage in the innovation of Jeff Hardy?

A: I'm kind of running out of things man actually. I think that one of the biggest stages in my career would be an out of nowhere heel turn. It's very possible that that won't happen but it would be a good way to show a different side of my personality. Merchandise has been awesome for me which would be one of the factors going against a potential heel turn. For me, it would be pretty exciting as far as a challenge to see if I could do it well. As far as now though, I've done quite a bit and so much has been done but I feel like I'll keep trying to create interesting moves but it will get harder and harder as time goes on. Too much has been done.

Q: Looking into the near future: what are your immediate goals and will you be able to stay clean?

A: Definitely. After my last suspension, it has definitely opened my eyes. Back in the day, I was addicted, I really was. I got through that time and now I'm on my last leg in the WWE and if I fall off this horse I won't be back on it. I got over my addictions naturally, it was just a phase I went through you know. I don't regret anything I've done; I think everything happens for a reason. I don't regret any of the choices in my life, any mistakes I've made. I looked at myself and said you've gotta stop this and then now here I am.

Q: Do you aspire to go for any of the World championships in the upcoming months?:

A: That's always something. That's the title to win, one of the heavyweight championships, are the only ones that I have yet to have. Well actually I've never been the U.S. champ either; I'd like to have them all. I kind of see myself in the running [for the world titles] as long as everything goes well whether I'm on Smackdown or Raw no matter what.

Q: Jeff Hardy, I want to thank you for joining us on the Main Event today and for being so honest and well-spoken about everything. Best of luck in the future and who knows if you're able to stay motivated, the next time we talk you might just be a World Champion!

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/23/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX, tonight. WWE results from the Amarillo Civic Center in Amarillo, TX, on June 22: Jeff Hardy over Snitsky; Paul Burchill over Jim Duggan; Mr. Kennedy over Charlie Haas; Lance Cade over Trevor Murdoch; Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Super Crazy; Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Brian Kendrick & Paul London; Melina over Beth Phoenix; Chris Jericho over Shawn Michaels; and Triple H over John Cena and Umaga in a three-way match. WWE results from the Pit in Albuquerque, NM, on June 21: Jeff Hardy over Snitsky; Paul Burchill over Jim Duggan; Mr. Kennedy over Charlie Haas; Lance Cade over Trevor Murdoch; Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Super Crazy; Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Brian Kendrick & Paul London to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Beth Phoenix over Melina; Chris Jericho over Shawn Michaels; and Triple H over John Cena and Umaga in a three-way match. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight. Admission for tapings is free. Call (407) 224-6000 for more info. TNA results from the Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, OH, on June 22: Consequences Creed over Johnny Devine; Traci Brooks & Roxxi Laveaux over the Beautiful People; Eric Young over Kip James; Kaz & Abyss over Scott Steiner & Petey Williams; Curry Man over Robert Roode, with help from Al Snow, who appeared in the ring after the lights went down; and Samoa Joe over A.J. Styles to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title. (Rich Tate)

Tickets for the following Ring of Honor event goes on sale tomorrow: November 7 in Montreal, Quebec, CA, at the Centre Jean-Claude Malepart. (Rich Tate)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling results from the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, on June 22: Sal Rinauro over Chip Day; the Nightmare over Kyle Matthews; Frankie Valentine over Rob Adonis; Bull Buchanan over Brian Alexander; David Young over Chase Stevens; and Bulldog Raines over Josh Stone. Per a stipulation in the main event, Stone must wok in the concession stand serving hot dogs at the next event. It was reported that attendance was 150, and referees were Jeff McGowan and Ricky Spears. SECW will be back at the Activity Center in Bremen on July 6. Advertised: Stone versus Raines, whereas the loser must eat dog food (it should be noted that Stone will be doing double duty, as a loss to Raines at the last event means he will be working in the concession stand serving hot dogs); and Valentine versus the Nightmare. This will be a card celebrating the one-year anniversary of SECW. (Rich Tate)

Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from June 21 in Manchester, GA, at the Community Center: J.J. Flash & El Loco, Jr., beat Southside Trash. As a result of the loss, Southside Trash will wrestle in diapers, bonnets, and bibs when PTPW returns to Manchester on June 28, Deathrow defeated Jena. Brandy Scotch Baker defeated Luchia. Colt Derringer defeated Dustin Powers. Mr. Hughes defeated Big Rod Simmons. Chick Donovan defeated Chris Stevens with some outside help from Mr. Hughes. (Larry Goodman)

I Believe in Wrestling was in Orlando, FL, on June 21. T.J. Mack defeated Demon Toro. Raymond Snow got the victory over Nick Holler. Austin Amadeus defeated Jaison Moore. The Lifeguards defeated The Vandalz. The Heartbreak Express over The Dynamic Duo. Jon Davis became the new AWA Florida heavyweight champion as he defeated Mister Saint Laurent. Kirby Mack defeated Chasyn Rance to retain the AWA World Light Heavyweight championship. (Brian Slack)

On June 21, Global Championship Wrestling was in Palmerdale, AL, at the Community Center. Joey Lightning defeated The Russian Assassin. "So Fine" Frankie Valentine defeated The INHuman Fly. Orion Bishop over Kodiak. Soul Crusher defeated Scum Kritter. Mudbone defeated Jeff Jameson. The Artist Formerly Known as Enigma over Body Drop. In a GCW championship match, Jesse Pain retained against Theodore Tutwiler III. In a match originally scheduled to be a tag match, but because of Young's tardiness, was a handicap match, Maddog Sawyer and Genni Right defeated Veronica Fairchild by DQ when Young arrived and interfered in the match. "The Natural" Chase Stevens and "Picture Perfect" Adam Armor got the victory over "Wild Thing" Will Owens and "The Memory Maker" Cecil Pleazing. (Brian Slack)

Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, on June 24. Bell time is 8:30 PM. Admission is $7. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Shawn Spears; Heath Miller versus Afa; Sinn Bowdee & Black Pain, with Bryan Kelly, versus Colt Cabana & Kafu, with Daisy; Brianna Bella versus Roucka, with Nicole Bella barred from ringside; Evan Bourne & T.J. Wilson versus Jay Bradley & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; Eddie Colon versus Stu Sanders; Greg Jackson & Lupe Martinez versus Brad Allen & Nic Nemeth, with Tiffany; and Drew McIntyre versus Eric Perez. (Rich Tate)

SCWA presents a “Lucha Libre Extravaganza” on June 29 at the Athens (GA) Arena featuring Mexican stars Eragon, El Continino, Hero Tiger, Black Panther, El Paya, Coco Azul, along with Alex Silvia vs. Micah Taylor, Rob Russo vs. Leatherface, and Nigel Sherrod vs. Tracy Taylor. There will be an autograph signing at 5 PM. Bell time is 6 PM. (Larry Goodman)

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

Click here for Larry Goodman’s report from the June 21 NWA Anarchy event in Cornelia, GA. (Rich Tate)

Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. Click here for the latest entry. (Rich Tate)

Today in Memoriam: Luke Graham (66, 2006), Boogie Woogie Brown (54, 2007), and Daniel Benoit (7, 2007).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 23, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CASCADE ARENA (L.H. Brumbelow – Promoter) > A.K. Bell defeated Andy Hudson / Notes: There were also three boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 23, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Bill Crussell versus Dink Almand > Sam Rivers versus Smitty Anderson > Tarzan Jordan defeated Jack McAdams / Notes: Aside from the match between Tarzan Jordan and Jack McAdams, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 23, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Juan Humberto defeated Pete Nenoff at 11:00 > Juan Humberto and Roland Kirchmeyer wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Dan O’Connor defeated Cowboy Luttrall (2-0)

JUNE 23, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bob Anderson versus Joe Ferona > Don Rainey versus Jack Bloomfield > Petro Rossi versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 23, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey defeated Babe Zaharias > Dick Lever defeated Jack Wentworth by countout > Duke Kapalani defeated Ben Bennicasa by disqualification > Tarzan Jordan defeated Ben Bennicasa by disqualification

JUNE 23, 1950 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre versus Red Roberts > Jim Coffield versus Buddy Knox > Angelo Cistoldi versus Bibber McCoy > Women’s Match: Helen Hild versus Therese Theis > Tarzan White versus Babe Zaharias / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The program for this card still shows the same office staff credits for Atlanta as previously mentioned: Bill Hartman (Ticket Sales), Ray McCay (Ring Announcer), Simon Davis (Timekeeper), and Southern Detectives, Inc., (Doormen). McCay is now apparently creating the column that was once attributed to Betty Anne Wood. It was announced that Eddie Gossett would debut and NWA World Heavyweight Champion Lou Thesz would defend his title in Atlanta on July 7, 1950, and that Art Nelson would debut on the card on June 30, 1950.

JUNE 23, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ike Eakins defeated Mike Clancy > Art Nelson defeated Angelo Martinelli > Carlos Rodriguez defeated Abe Coleman > Eddie Gossett defeated Danny Dusek by disqualification

JUNE 23, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kurt Von Brawner versus Bibber McCoy > Jack Pesek versus Jack Dillon > Ronnie Etchison versus Freddie Blassie / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 23, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Bell and Johnny Reid wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > El Raton defeated Doug Kinslow at 12:00 > Tommy Bell, El Raton & Gypsy Joe defeated Doug Kinslow, Johnny Reid & Guy Mitchell > Marco Polo defeated Jack Dillon > Lights Out Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Jerry Graham / Notes: The Fabulous Moolah had been scheduled for this card, but was not mentioned in the reports following the card.

JUNE 23, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson and Red Steiner wrestled to a draw > Midget Tag Team Match: Lord Littlebrook & Chief Little Hawk defeated Fritz Hess & Beau Brummell > The Destroyer defeated Joe Scarpa

JUNE 23, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Kleen defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Vansky > Jack Bence and Corsica Jean wrestled to a draw > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Daniels by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. There is a reference within the program for this card that the director for “Live Atlanta Wrestling” was Sonny Butts. It was announced that Bob Nandor would be wrestling on the card on June 30, 1967, and that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 23, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leon Ogle defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Women’s Match: Donna Christianello defeated Paula Kaye > Karl Von Stroheim and Doug Gilbert wrestled to a draw > Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Chati Yokuchi & Fuji > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel* defeated Joe Scarpa / Notes: Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 17, 1970. Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim.

JUNE 23, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Argentina Apollo defeated Ox Baker, El Mongol, Mr. X, Assassin #1, Assassin #2, Buddy Colt, Dick Steinborn, Billy Spears, Roberto Soto, Little John, Jerry Oates, Bob Armstrong, George Grant, Bepo Mongol, Karl Von Stroheim, the Avenger, Dick Shannon, and Rocket Monroe > The Avenger defeated Rocket Monroe > Bob Armstrong defeated Buddy Colt > Dick Steinborn defeated Billy Spears > El Mongol defeated Dick Shannon > George Grant defeated Assassin #1 > Roberto Soto defeated Jerry Oates > Bepo Mongol defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Ox Baker defeated Little John > Argentina Apollo defeated Assassin #2 / Notes: The battle royal was to determine the matches for the card. It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $2,500. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Argentina Apollo participated in an autograph session for fans.

JUNE 23, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Tarzan Tyler defeated the Avenger > Mr. Kleen defeated John Black > Ray Candy & Randy Curtis defeated Jack Armstrong & Ox Baker by disqualification > The Golden Gladiator defeated Jesse James

JUNE 23, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Super Infernos defeated Rick Ferrara & Roberto Soto > Tim Woods & Jack Brisco defeated Billy Spears & Winston by disqualification > Roy Lee Welch and Bob Orton, Jr., wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

JUNE 23, 1973 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND ACADEMY GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Woods versus Bobby Shane > Jack Brisco versus Bobby Duncum / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 23, 1973 (SATURDAY) – COVINGTON, GA – FAIRGROUNDS BUILDING (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Bill Bowman versus Jesse James > Krusher Karlson versus Mr. Kleen > Oki Shikina versus the Avenger > Jack Armstrong, Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 versus Ray Candy, Koa Tiki & El Mongol / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mr. X managed Bill Bowman. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

JUNE 23, 1974 (SUNDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings versus Mr. X > Ron, Jimmy, & Terry Garvin versus Dennis Stamp, Don Kernodle & Louie Tillet > Art Nelson versus Gene Yates > Georgia Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* versus Buddy Colt / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. A women’s battle royal for a reported purse of $2,000 was scheduled, but no details were reported following the card. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

JUNE 23, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw defeated Len Denton > Rick Martel & Pez Whatley defeated Hartford Love & the French Angel > Handicap Match: King Kong Mosca defeated Bill Irwin & Klondike Bill > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Assassin > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tony Atlas & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification > Dusty Rhodes defeated Ernie Ladd > Stan Hansen & Dick Slater defeated Ric Flair & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ric Flair and Abdullah the Butcher. Tommy Rich and the Sheik were also advertised.

JUNE 23, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tape: Tommy Rich versus Kurt Von Hess > Blackjack Lanza & the Masked Superstar defeated Jerry Roberts & Ben Alexander > Stan Hansen & Ray Candy defeated Bill Howard & Carl Fergie > Killer Karl Kox defeated Chick Donovan > Curtis Brazil & Genichiro Tenryu defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff by disqualification > Bob Armstrong versus Jerry Stubbs / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. The program went off the air before the match between Bob Armstrong and Jerry Stubbs concluded. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 23, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Taylor defeated Dutch Mantell > Dennis Condrey defeated Mike Davis > Mark Lewin defeated Bill White > Austin Idol & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Assassins > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Tommy Rich ended in a double disqualification / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 23, 1982 (WEDNESDAY) – PORT HURON, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar > Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer > Don Muraco defeated Bob Armstrong > Michael Hayes & Leroy Brown defeated the Wild Samoans by disqualification / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans. Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.

JUNE 23, 1984 (SATURDAY) – SALISBURY, MD (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Horner defeated Steve Travis > Jake Roberts defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Ole Anderson > Ron Garvin & the Masked Superstar versus the Road Warriors ended in a double disqualification > Brad Armstrong defeated the Spoiler / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

Final Ratings Info For Last Week's Episode Of 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown!'

According to Nielsen Media Research's data, the show garnered a 2.2/4.0.

6-24-08 BOURBON STREET PRESENTS FCW!

Courtesy of Florida Championship Wrestling:

Tuesday Night Pro Wrestling

Location:
Bourbon Street Night Club (Pasco County’s home for pro wrestling)
4331 US HWY 19
New Port Richey Florida
$7 Admission $1 Drafts
Bell time 8:30

Florida Legends Steve Keirn, Dusty Rhodes and Tom Prichard present FCW every week in Pasco County.

Florida Championship Wrestling is the WWE's official training grounds and is where the biggest athletes and hottest woman in professional wrestling take stage. If you have the desire classes are filling up as we speak so check out www.fcwwrestling.com to find out more about this opportunity to be trained by the best.

6-24-08 BOURBON STREET PRESENTS FCW!

*MAIN EVENT*
* FLORIDA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP*
9. Shawn Spears (Challenger) VS. Jake Hager (Champion)

*SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH*
8. Afa VS. ‘Handsome’ Heath Miller

7. *HANDSOME HEATHS HAPPY HOUR*

6. Sinn Bowdee & Black Pain w/ Bryan Kelly VS. Colt ‘Boom Boom’ Cabana & Kafu w/ Daisy

*DIVA CHALLENGE MATCH*
5. Roucka VS. Brianna Bella *NICOLE BELLA BANNED FROM RINGSIDE!*

4. Jay Bradley & Sheamus O’Shaunessy VS. TJ Wilson & Evan Bourne

3. Stu Sanders VS. Eddie Colon

2. ‘Natural’ Nic Nemeth & Campus Legend Brad Allen w/ Tiffany VS. Lupe Martinez & Greg Jackson

1. Drew McIntyre VS. Eric Perez

*CARD SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

WWE World Champion John Layfield And Baywood Launch 418 Energy

Courtesy of Source: Baywood International, Inc.:

Joint Venture Between Baywood International, Inc. and Layfield, Inc. Yields Next Product for Golfing Industry

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 23, 2008 -- Baywood International, Inc. (OTCBB: BAYW) announced today that, through Layfield Energy, it is launching 418 Energy, specifically formulated for golfers. 418 Energy is a triple spectrum energy drink with a blend of natural ingredients that act as an energy, anti-inflammatory and cognitive support formula. The product is delivered in a 2 ounce shot that can be taken straight from the bottle. The formula is designed to help golfers lower scores through pain relief, focus and consistent energy.

"Most golfers have a `bad' something, and we provide relief for aches and pains in one single serving of 418 Energy -- for 18 holes. Its blend of all-natural ingredients act as an anti-inflammatory, provide consistent energy and mental focus with no crash effect. 418 Energy is the only performance drink for golfers, and it was designed by avid, life-long golfers," stated John Layfield, C.E.O. of Layfield Energy.

Layfield Energy has assembled a talented, experienced sales force of 30 independent sales reps that cover 80% of the country, including 90% of all U.S. golf courses and golf retailers. There are 25,000,000+ golfers in the U.S. and over 17,000 Country Clubs.

418 Energy's proprietary formula contains a blend of herbal ingredients that provide anti-inflammatory support for pain relief, a cognitive support blend of ingredients helps them concentrate on their game and an energy blend that provides consistent energy with low caffeine, low sugar and no crash to help golfers finish their round with the same energy they started. The product has a mixed-berry flavor, can be consumed straight or with other beverages and is available at golf courses around the country. Please visit www.418energy.com for more information.

About John Layfield:

John "Bradshaw" Layfield ("JBL") wrestled from 1995 to 2006 with World Wrestling Entertainment, becoming the longest reigning champion in "Smackdown" television history. He now appears regularly on Fox Business as a guest Financial Analyst and political commentator. He has sponsored charity events for Make-A-Wish Foundation and The American Freedom Festival, raising monies for U.S. Soldiers. He wrote a personal financial planning book "Have More Money Now" and subsequently has appeared on every major network as a financial and political commentator. He has been to the Middle East seven times to visit the soldiers on behalf of the WWE, AFE and USO. Mr. Layfield joined Northeast Securities, Inc. in 2006 as Senior Vice President focused on new business development and he has significant experience and broad contacts in media and entertainment as well as knowledge in alternative energy.

About Layfield Energy:

Layfield Energy, Inc. is a targeted nutraceutical company offering Mamajuana Extreme, a new energy and virility drink for men, and 418 Energy, the first energy drink formulated specifically for golfers. Mamajuana Extreme is available online at www.MamajuanaExtreme.com and soon at select retailers nationwide. Layfield Energy is based in Scottsdale, AZ and is a joint venture of Layfield, Inc. and Baywood International, Inc.

About Baywood:

Baywood International, Inc. (OTCBB: BAYW) ("Baywood") is a nutritional science company that develops, markets and sells nutraceutical and nutritionally enhanced products and new age beverages under its own brands. Baywood merges its expertise in nutritional formulation with its leverage in sales and distribution to deliver the most effective and progressive products to market. Currently, Baywood's products are sold under three brands that are distributed into retail markets nationwide and internationally as follows:

* LifeTime(r) -- Available in independent and chain health food stores, natural grocery stores, and other direct-to-consumer channels both internationally and domestically (www.lifetimevitamins.com)

* Baywood PURECHOICE(r), Baywood SOLUTIONS(r) and Complete La Femme(r) -- Available in independent and chain health food stores, natural grocery stores, and other direct-to-consumer channels both internationally and domestically (www.bywd.com)

* Mamajuana Exteme -- Available in select convenience stores and chain stores nationwide (www.mamajuanaextreme.com)

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, made in reliance upon Section 21D of the Exchange Act of 1934, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results, performance, or expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. The Company's expectations, among other things, are dependent upon general economic conditions, continued demand for its products, the availability of raw materials, retention of its key management and operating personnel, its ability to integrate the business of Lifetime, need for and availability of additional capital as well as other uncontrollable or unknown factors which are more fully disclosed in the Company's Form 10-Ks and 10-Qs on file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT:
Baywood International, Inc.
Neil Reithinger, President & C.E.O.
(480) 951-3956 x 120
nreithinger@bywd.com

Now On !BANG! TV Cowboy James Storm Vs Dory Funk Jr.

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

My heroes have always been cowboys. Like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers who chased the bad guys right off the screen and John Wayne and Garry Cooper, The Lone Ranger, Tex Ritter and Tom Mix.

Men who know what it means to be looked up to by an impressionable kid, Men who want to sign autograph books, and not deal under the table, Men who are willing to play the game with the people who made them heroes, Men who don't mind putting on a white hat and saying thank you and please.

My father, Dory Funk Sir,. was a Cowboy who had the highest degree of integrity in dealing fair with all who did business with him.

Cowboys never looked for trouble but when trouble came, they faced it with courage. Cowboys defended good people against bad people, They had high morals and good manners. Cowboys were honest.

Cowboys were respected when they walked into a saloon. (They usually only drank milk)

In a gunfight, they could outdraw anyone. In a fist fight they could beat up anyone. Bad Guys kept their distance.

Imagine today a young kid looking up to Cowboy James Storm and saying, "Daddy, when I grow up I want to be just like him!!! (A beer guzzling Loudmouth Bastard.)

Cowboy James Storm, "The Bad Guy" comes to the Funking Conservatory Sunday July 6th in the first of back to back !BANG! TV Tapings, the next !BANG! TV Taping featuring All Japan Pro Wrestling's Talent Scout, Osamu Nishimura coming Sunday July 13th.

Now on !BANG! TV at http://www.dory-funk.com, Cowboy James Storm vs Dory Funk Jr. match highlights, Osamu Nishimura Dory Funk Jr., Johnny Magnum Shane Chung, David Sands, Elvis Sharp, Blain Rage, Antonio Thomas, (Currently on tour for All Japan Pro Wrestling) The Claw, Damien Steel, Chris The Animal James, Peyton Gunn and Loudmouth Alan Lake and more.

If you would like to become a professional wrestler and if you would like to tryout for All Japan Pro Wrestling in front of Osamu Nishimura for a position with All Japan Pro Wrestling, Call 352-895-4658 or visit our website at http://www.dory-funk.com.

Tickets to the above mentioned !BANG! TV shows are available at Devon Self Storage in Ocala, Florida or from the above website online.

We also have a photo on our website of Dory and Terry Funk with a real cowboy, Roy Rogers.

Early Ratings Info For Last Week's Episode Of 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown!'

According to Nielsen Media Research's fast-national data, the show garnered a 2.1/4.0.

Later today, I expect to have the final numbers.

ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING OPENS WRESTLING SCHOOL

Courtesy of Eclectic Media Productions:

For Immediate Release:
June 23rd, 2008
Shannon Rose
Publicist
813-960-8412
813-389-0801
http://mediaproductions.tv

Tampa, Florida… Ultimate Championship Wrestling will open its Wrestling training school doors starting June 24th.

***Free Tryouts @ 4 pm, June 23rd***

The school will be located at 1418 E Busch Blvd Unit 203 in Tampa, Florida

Training will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 - 9 pm

Open Ring Time (for those trained) Monday and Friday 4 – 9 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4 – 6 pm

We will be training you to be a pro wrestler, manager or referee.

With over 30 years of experience, Ultimate Championship Wrestling brings you top notch training.

Ultimate Championship Wrestling provides you with veteran trainers such as Travis Funk, Frankie Reyes, Adam Reyes and others. Plus special guest superstar trainers Tony Atlas, Iceberg, Excalibor among others.

UCW General Manager Dave Frost had this to say “You can now be trained by some of the best and be the Superstar of tomorrow.”

For more info call 813-323-7272 or go to http://www.ucwcentral.com/

ABOUT ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

UCW was a top federation in Massachusetts for years and has relocated to the Tampa Bay area, bringing in some of the top performers such as, "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas, "Master of the Heart Punch" Ox Baker, Koko B. Ware and others.

Come out and feel the "Ultimate Experience."

ABOUT ECLECTIC MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

Eclectic Media Productions was formed in 2007. Its purpose is to provide its clients with the best in PR, and website administration.

Their motto is “We do everything: Your One Stop to go to the Top!”

Eclectic Media Productions currently represents National Radio host Chris Markowski, Image Depot Tampa, J&J Recycling, Pro Wrestling and MMA Announcer Shannon Rose, Pro Wrestlers Lou Cypher, Fidel Sierra, Fantasy, and Pro Wrestling Fusion.

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/22/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Amarillo Civic Center in Amarillo, TX, tonight. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Cincinnati Gardens in Cincinnati, OH, tonight. TNA results from the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville, IL, on June 21: Consequences Creed over Johnny Devine; Roxxi Laveaux over Velvet Sky; Eric Young over Kip James; Curry Man & Traci Brooks over James Storm & Jacqueline Moore in a mixed match; Robert Roode over Kaz; and A.J. Styles & Samoa Joe over Scott Steiner & Petey Williams. (Rich Tate)

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be at the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:00 PM and doors open at 6:00. Advertised: Bull Buchanan versus a mystery opponent; David Young versus Chase Stevens; Josh Stone versus Bulldog Raines, with the loser serving hot dogs; Frankie Valentine versus Rob Adonis; Kyle Matthews versus the Nightmare; and Sal Rinauro versus Chip Day. Call (770) 355-5742 for more information. (Rich Tate)

NWA Anarchy taped three hours of television last night at the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA. Attendance was 200. T.K. Cross beat Jay Clinton, Iceberg (with the Reverend) dismantled Malachi, Brodie Chase (with Melissa Coates) beat Bo Newsome, Ace Rockwell & Wild Bunch (Billy Buck & Chris King) beat Todd Sexton & The Technicians (Bob E & Tyler Smith), Jay Fury (with Nemesis) beat Chip Day, Mikal Judas beat Mr. Adonis (with Jeremy Vain), Talent & Money (J. T. Talent & Andrew Pendleton III with Caleb Konley) beat Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews, Shatter & Kimo (with Jeff G. Bailey destroyed Konley & Pendleton & Talent, Truitt Fields beat Branon Phoenix to retain the NWA Anarchy Television Title, Devil’s Rejects (Shaun Tempers & Azrael with the Reverend) beat New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters) to retain the NWA Anarchy Tag Team Titles with the Dusty finish, Shadow Jackson beat Chad Parham. The next television taping will be July 12 instead of July 5. Environment will be on July 19. (Larry Goodman)

United States Wrestling Organization/ATL results from the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, for June 21 with a attendance of 38: Shawn Hoodrich beat Little Booger (with Charming Charles) by DQ when ref Mark Owen discovered a chain that Booger hit Hoodrich with for a pin. Dyronic beat Convict. White Tiger beat Michael Jablonski (with Chris Norte) by DQ when "The Ace" Nick White ran out and hit Tiger with a cane. White was announced as the 4th member of the Super Ultra Mega Stars of Wrestling. Mexican Dragon beat Kid Scorpion to retain the GWA Championship. GWA runs Thursday nights in Gallatin; this was a last minute addition to the card. Richard Lowe beat Derrick Neal in a no-DQ match. New York Gangster & Damien Payne beat ATL Tag Team Champions Chris Norte & Lee Cross in a non title match when Gangster pinned Cross. (Rich Tate)

Southern Championship Wrestling had their “SummerBash ‘08” card in Sanford, FL, on June 21. Around 190 were in attendance for the event. Jerrelle Clark defeated Naphtali. The Asian Superstar Organization defeated Aaron Epic & Slick Sleazy by DQ. Team America defeated The Evil Empire in an 8-man elimination. Lexie Fyfe w/Gary Garvin retained the ladies title by winning a three way that included Betsy Ruth and Leva. In the SCW Heavyweight title match, Thomas Marr retained the title against the SCW Florida and Light Heavyweight champion Nooie Lee w/Robin Donahue. (Brian Slack)

AWA World-1 South/Georgia Pro Wrestling Association results from the lucha show at La Estrella in Tifton, GA, on June 20: El Pesadilla Americana def. El Luchador in 6:44. John Rodriguez def. El Caliente and Fuego in 7:41. Mike Jackson def. Southern Cruiserweight Champion The Ultimate Dragon and El Mexicano in 17:32 to win the belt. Totally impromptu, Mike Jackson def. El Mexicano in 7:12. La Vampira def. Kim Dakota in 4:13 with Jake Slater as special referee. After the match Pain laid out Slater, setting up the main event. El Proximo Nivel def. El Tirador in 8:18 to capture the third fall. Jake Slater def. Pain in a hardcore match in 26:17. (Thomas Bugg)

NAWA Ring Champions results from the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on June 19: Chris Ganz over Stupid, with Tweety; Tyler Smith over Chip Day and Chris Lightning in a three-way; Billy Love over Josh Stone; Simon Sermon & Jay Clinton over John Arden & Josh Hate; and Jason Valentine over Bulldog Raines to win the NAWA Heavyweight Title. It was reported that 65 were in attendance. Referees were Kyle Brock, Jeremy Black, and Richard Wynn. NAWA will be at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on July 3. Advertised: Ricky Morton & Chris Ganz versus Bobby Eaton & Air Paris; a dog collar match featuring Mark Pain versus Bulldog Raines; and a baby bonnet match featuring Rick Michaels versus Billy Love. (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

I have seen various reports regarding Total Nonstop Action no-shows this weekend, some including Jimmy Rave as having been advertised. Peach State Pandemonium interviewed Jimmy on our show this past week to talk about his New Japan Pro Wrestling tour and return to TNA. He had just gotten back in last Monday night, so they (TNA) let him have some time off before returning to tapings on Monday of this next week. He clearly stated he was not booked on any of this weekend's house shows. I cannot speak for any of the other names who have "no-showed", but Jimmy was not a "no-show". (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Amber O’Neal, who turns 34 today.

Today in Memoriam: Nancy Benoit (43, 2007).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 22, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST VIEW ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Tim Anderson versus Young Mauldin > Leon Fuller versus Lloyd Brown > Wesley Brownlee versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also two boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 22, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Eddie Stecher versus Ted Sarris > Sammy Stuart versus Tom Good Eagle > Ripper Reeves versus Spike O’Brien / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 22, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Billy Rayburn versus John Dameron > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Jordan* versus George Wagner > George Romanoff versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Tarzan Jordan had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack Ross on June 15, 1936, in Atlanta.

JUNE 22, 1939 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Billy Sandow versus Tony Omerito > Art O’Mahoney versus the Red Shadow > Jack Dillon versus Charlie Keene / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that 2,500 were in attendance for this card.

JUNE 22, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dan O’Connor defeated Jack Dillon > Barto Hill and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > Dick Lever and Frank Marconi wrestled to a draw > Rudy Strongberg defeated Ben Bennicasa > Chief Thunderbird defeated the Green Hornet by disqualification

JUNE 22, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Charley Laye versus Joe Estes > Bill Collins versus Big Boy Williams > Red Dugan versus Sailor Parker / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 22, 1950 (THURSDAY) – DECATUR, GA – DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > John Carlin versus Jack Price > Jack Kelly versus Tony Malas > Benny Becker versus Elmer the Rocket > Al Massey versus Karl Kowalski / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 22, 1951 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter defeated Rube Wright > Women’s Match: Gloria Barratini defeated Cora Combs > Tarzan White versus Babe Zaharias > Don McIntyre & Mike Paidousis defeated Lou Plummer & Lozano Martinez / Notes: Tarzan White and Babe Zaharias were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

JUNE 22, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter versus Chief Chewacki > Danny Dusek versus Red McIntyre > Women’s Match: Millie Stafford versus Cora Combs > Art Nelson defeated Tex Riley / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The winner of the match between Millie Stafford and Cora Combs was to earn a shot at the Women’s World Title on July 20, 1953.

JUNE 22, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen and Dick Raines wrestled to a draw > Lee Grable and Gene Stanlee wrestled to a draw > Jerry Graham defeated Jackie Nichols > Red McIntyre defeated Danny McShain by disqualification

JUNE 22, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Chief Little Eagle > Doug Gilbert and Corsica Joe wrestled to a draw > Corsican Death Match: Leo Garibaldi defeated Corsica Jean at 34:00

JUNE 22, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Godoy versus Tarzan White > Lenny Montana versus Jack Bence > Ivor Barrett versus the Russian Crusher > Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle defeated Kurt & Karl Von Brauner / Notes: Aside from the match between Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle and Kurt & Karl Von Brauner, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner.

JUNE 22, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Marcel Semard defeated Chico Santana > Ron Reed defeated Charlie Carr by disqualification > Dick Dunn defeated Bruce Austin > Sputnik Monroe defeated Joe Scarpa

JUNE 22, 1966 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos* to win title / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. It is unclear as to how the Infernos came to be recognized as Southern Tag Team Champions. They may have never lost recognition in Columbus, but in Atlanta, Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. Prior to that tournament, the Infernos had been the champions there, but somehow the title was vacated, making the aforementioned tournament necessary.

JUNE 22, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Roberto Gonzalez > Bill Dromo and Tank Morgan wrestled to a draw > Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol defeated Bob Armstrong & Jim Wilson / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol.

JUNE 22, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Cisco Grimaldo > The Professional defeated Krusher Karlson > Billy Spears & Cisco Grimaldo defeated Jerry Oates & Roberto Soto > Derrell Cochran & the Professional defeated Guillotine Gordon & Krusher Karlson > Southeastern Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): the Assassins* and Bob Armstrong & Dick Steinborn wrestled to a draw / Notes: There were two referees for the match between Bob Armstrong & Dick Steinborn and the Assassins. The Assassins had been billed as Southeastern Tag Team Champions since May 11, 1971. Leon Ogle was credited as being a referee for this card. The program for this card mentioned the passing of Alberto Torres, who died on June 13, 1971, following a match with Ox Baker. It stated that Baker had hit Torres so hard that it burst his pancreas. It was announced that George Scott, Cowboy Lang, and Rocket & Flash Monroe would be wrestling in Macon soon.

JUNE 22, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Starr versus Rick Ferrara > Roberto Soto & Bob Orton, Jr., versus the Super Infernos > Jerry Oates & Bill Dromo versus Bill White & Ed Wiskowski > Billy Spears versus Jerry Brisco > Handicap Match: Bobby Shane defeated Norvel Austin & Tiger Conway, Jr. > Bob Armstrong & Tim Woods versus Bobby Duncum & Stan Vachon > Texas Death Match: Bill Watts defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

JUNE 22, 1973 (FRIDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Dick Steinborn – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Happy Humphrey versus Goliath > Bill Bowman & Joe Turner versus Mr. Kleen & El Mongol > Ray Candy & Argentina Apollo versus Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mr. X managed Bill Bowman and Joe Turner. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

JUNE 22, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jan Nelson defeated Mitsu Hata > Yasu Fuji defeated El Bracero > Les Thornton & Tony Charles defeated Ervin Smith & Dean Ho > Stan Stasiak & Abdullah the Butcher defeated Ken Mantell & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Lumberjack Match: Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Dick Slater by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 22, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White versus Mike Pappas > Richard Blood versus Randy Savage > Paul Jones versus Pak Song > Dick Slater versus Mr. Wrestling #1 > Waldo Von Erich versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* versus Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 22, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan Hansen & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Abdullah the Butcher & the Sheik / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. King Kong Mosca, Pez Whatley, Rick Martel, Rick McGraw, and Hartford Love were also advertised.

JUNE 22, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs defeated Bill Howard > Ray Candy defeated Carl Fergie > Georgia Television Title Match: Bob Armstrong defeated Blackjack Lanza* by disqualification > Stan Hansen defeated the Masked Superstar > Dusty Rhodes versus Killer Karl Kox ruled a no contest > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification / Notes: Bobo Brazil was the special referee for the match between Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel and Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 22, 1980 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Davis & Big Red defeated Eddy Mansfield & Charlie Fulton > Dennis Condrey defeated Charles Buffong > Dutch Mantell defeated Don Diamond > Georgia Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Kevin Sullivan* defeated Terry Taylor > Tony Atlas, Mike Sharpe & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bob Sweetan, Alexis Smirnoff & the Masked Superstar > Stan Hansen defeated Baron Von Raschke > Abdullah the Butcher defeated Austin Idol > Mark Lewin defeated Dick Slater > Dusty Rhodes & Ole Anderson versus the Assassins ruled a no contest / Notes: Big Red substituted for Eddie Gilbert to team with Mike Davis in the match with Eddy Mansfield & Charlie Fulton, and Mike Sharpe substituted for Lars Anderson to team with Tony Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #2 in the match with Bob Sweetan, Alexis Smirnoff & the Masked Superstar. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin and Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 22, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jimmy Snuka defeated Robert Gibson > Ricky Gibson defeated Jim Duggan > Mike Sharpe defeated the French Angel > Bruce Reed defeated Bryan St. John > Terry Gordy & Ken Patera defeated Ted DiBiase & Steve O

JUNE 22, 1986 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM (Jim Crockett – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Thunderfoot defeated Rocky King > The Warlord defeated the Italian Stallion > Tully Blanchard defeated Todd Champion > Ivan Koloff defeated Hector Guerrero > Tennis Racquet Lumberjack Match: the Midnight Express defeated Dusty Rhodes & Magnum T. A. by disqualification > Ole & Arn Anderson defeated Robert Gibson & Ron Garvin > Cage Match: Ric Flair defeated Ricky Morton / Notes: It was reported that 2,000 were in attendance for this card.

The Fight Network Lands Exclusive Deal In Canada With Historic Affliction Banned Event

Courtesy of The Fight Network:

TORONTO, June 21 - The Fight Network's President and CEO George Burger announced today that it has secured the exclusive rights to air the live star-studded, one-hour undercard for July 19th's Affliction Banned Pay-Per-View event on its Network.

Mr. Burger made the announcement at a packed news conference at Toronto's MMA Expo, alongside Tom Atencio, Affliction's Vice President; Fight Network Senior Vice President, Strategy and founder Mike Garrow; and two MMA superstars: Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovksi and "Big" Ben Rothwell who will face each other on Pay-Per-View.

"This is a stellar card, arguably the best collection of heavyweights under one roof in the history of MMA. The Fight Network is excited to be working side by side with Affliction in taking the launch of this promotion worldwide," said Mr. Burger. "Not only are we showing the undercard live and exclusively on our Network, a great lead-in to the Pay-Per-View event, but we are also distributing the Pay-Per-View in Canada, Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom."

The 60-minute broadcast on the Fight Network will air in Canada at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, and is expected to feature at least two of the five scheduled preliminary bouts, including a heavyweight clash between former UFC heavyweight title challenger Paul Buentello and Aleksander Emelianenko. The pay-per-view broadcast will follow starting at 9 pm ET.

"With this card, Affliction vaults into the front ranks of what is the fastest growing sport in the world," said Mr. Atencio. "We have a long relationship with The Fight Network and are pleased to share this momentous event with them."

Affliction Banned is the monster mixed-martial-arts promotion presented by Affliction, the premier fashion label for men who love hard rock and fast living, in association with Roy Englebrecht Events. Earlier this month, Donald Trump announced his involvement and partnership with the promotion. The main event features the return of Russian combat fighting icon Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko against former two-time UFC(R) heavyweight title-holder Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Mr. Burger also announced that The Fight Network's on-air MMA experts Mauro Ranallo and legendary MMA pioneer and Fight Network analyst "Big" John McCarthy will be calling the action for this worldwide event.

Along with the Emelianenko-Sylvia match-up, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett will take on Pedro Rizzo in a rematch of their February 2001 bout, Team Quest founder Matt Lindland will return to action against Fabio "Negao" Nascimento, and UFC veterans Renato "Babalu" Sobral and Mike Whitehead will collide as well.

Digital images available upon request.

ABOUT THE FIGHT NETWORK

Launched in 2005, The Fight Network is currently seen in nearly 10 million homes in Canada and the UK. The Fight Network is a multi-platform, international sports and entertainment company, providing its content to fight fans on digital television, pay-per-view, VOD, radio, mobile and online. The Fight Network is the global leader in presenting and covering all combat sports, including Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Boxing, Wrestling and Kickboxing and theme-related entertainment, through its 24/7 dedication to the sports.

The Fight Network Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TFN Global Inc., whose corporate headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada. Visit www.thefightnetwork.com.

ABOUT AFFLICTION

Already a mainstay for most elite athletes, heaviest bands, A-listers and the fashion conscious, Affliction Clothing's ability to set the bar high in fashion is evident in its collections of style and design, focus on quality and its trademark series of divinely executed, dark and powerful themes.

World Championship Fighting 3 Provides Another Knockout Show

Courtesy of World Championship Fighting:

Boston, MA - Fans once again packed the Shriners Auditorium Friday night for the third installment of World Championship Fighting. The night was filled with action packed fights from start to finish and a special autograph session with UFC Fighters: Marcus "the Irish Hand Grenade" Davis, Kenny "KenFlo" Florian, Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera, Joe "J-Lau" Lauzon, and Internet Legend Sean "The Gladiator" Gannon the only man to beat Kimbo Slice. The night's action included UFC veteran Dan "The Upgrade" Lauzon and Brendan Hoxie engaging in a battle that continuously saw Lauzon get the better of the exchanges. Not one for backing down, Hoxie displayed incredible resiliency and was able to endure the punishment being dished out by Lauzon. Lauzon was able to finish the fight late in the second round by TKO improving his record to 10-2 and extending his win streak to six straight.

In the night's other featured bout, local favorites Mike Campbell and Rich Moskowitz faced each other in one of the longest and most electric stare-downs with both fighters motioning to the crowd and jawing at each other. At one point Rich Moskowitz removed his mouthpiece to exchange some words with Campbell before the bout started. The fight began with both fighters coming out looking to impose their will, with Campbell getting the better of the Moskowitz on his feet. Campbell then landed a crushing right hand that floored Moskowitz and allowed Campbell the opportunity to close in and land punches from the top until the referee jumped in to stop the fight.

World Championship Fighting promoter Joe Cavallaro said about the event, "We are so excited to see the overwhelming support from our fans. We couldn't be any happier with the crowds we see here every single show and with the amazing fights we're treated to each time out. It's really a thrill for us to bring this action to the fans here in Massachusetts." The event drew between 3,000 and 3,400 fans and once again had the fans talking about the fights all the way out to the parking lots. As a testiment to the excitement being generated by World Championship Fighting, the event was covered by a trio of major media outlets including ESPN, NBCSports.com, and HDNet. This marks the first time a local New England MMA promotion has been covered by such a prestigious group of media. In addition to media coverage, WBCN The Rock of Boston was on hand with the WBCN street team to support World Championship Fighting. WCF and WBCN announced a partnership between the two companies earlier this month. World Championship Fighting would like to thank all of fighters, fans, media and its great sponsors for making the event such an overwhelming success. Mark your calendars now for our upcoming event on September 19th!

We'll see you at the fights!

Official Results:
Dan Bonnell def Barrington Douse via Decision Rd 2
John Benoit def Travis Lerchen via Split Decision Rd 3
Ken Stone def Ethan Kean via TKO Rd 1
Dan O'Keefe def Garth Krane via TKO
Jon Jones def Parker Porter via KO Rd 1
Jim Bermudez def Chris Grandmaison via Armbar Submission
Mike Campbell def Rich Moskowitz via TKO Rd 1
Dan Lauzon def Brendan Hoxie via TKO Rd 2

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/21/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Pit in Albuquerque, NM, tonight. WWE results from the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM, on June 20: Mr. Kennedy over Charlie Haas; Lance Cade over Trevor Murdoch; Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Super Crazy; Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Brian Kendrick & Paul London; Beth Phoenix over Melina; Jeff Hardy over Paul Burchill; Shawn Michaels over Snitsky; and Triple H over John Cena and Umaga in a three-way match. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville, IL, tonight. TNA results from the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL, on June 20: Curry Man over Johnny Devine; Traci Brooks & Roxxi Laveaux over the Beautiful People; Super Eric over Kip James; A.J. Styles over Robert Roode; Petey Williams over Consequences Creed and Kaz in a three-way match; James Storm over Shark Boy; and Samoa Joe over Scott Steiner. (Rich Tate)

NWA Anarchy runs their next television tonight at the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, with the following advertised lineup: Mr. Adonis vs. Mikal Judas, NWA Anarchy Tag Team Title Match: Devil's Rejects (Shaun Tempers & Azrael with the Reverend) (c) vs. New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters), Nemesis & Jay Fury vs. Wes Grissom & Chip Day, Jay Clinton vs. T.K. Cross vs. Caleb Conley, Iceberg (with the Rev) vs. Malachi, Brodie Chase (with Melissa Coates) vs. Bo Newsome, Hollywood Brunettes (Andrews Alexander & Kyle Matthews) vs. Talent & Money (J. T. Talent & Andrew Pendleton III), Todd Sexton & The Technicians (Bob E. & Tyler Smith) vs. Ace Rockwell & Wild Bunch (Billy Buck & Chris King), NWA Anarchy TV Title Match: Truitt Fields (c) vs. Brandon Phoenix and Chad Parham vs. Shadow Jackson. Also advertised to appear are: NWA Anarchy owner Jerry Palmer, Sal Rinauro, Adrian Hawkins, Kimo, Shatter, Attorney Jeff G Bailey and more, including an update on the condition of Slim J. (Larry Goodman)

Prime Time Pro Wrestling returns to the Community Center in Manchester, GA, tonight. Talent advertised to appear includes Mr. Hughes, Chris Stevens, Big Rod Simmons, El Loco, Jr., JJ Flash, Chick Donovan, Thomas Britain & Simon Sermon, Southside Trash, and a ladies match featuring Brandy Scotch Baker. Bell time is 8 p.m. Kids Fun Fest starts at 6 p.m. Pics and autographs with the wrestlers at 7 p.m. (Larry Goodman)

I Believe in Wrestling is at the Downtown Recreation Center in Orlando, FL, on June 21 at 7:30 PM. Advertised: For the AWA World Lightweight title, Kirby "Krazy K" Mack faces Chasyn Rance. In an AWA Florida Heavyweight title match, Mister Saint Laurent faces Jon Davis. The Dynamic Duo against The Heartbreak Express. The Lifeguards vs. The Vandalz. Jaison Moore vs. Austin Amadeus. Chris Nelson vs. Nick Holler. TJ Mack vs. Demon Toro. Tickets are $10. For more information call (407) 694-3912. (Brian Slack)

Ultimate Championship Wrestling will be at the Outlet Mall in Spring Hill, FL, on June 21. Advertised: a four-way for the UCW Heavyweight Title, featuring Steve Madison, Scott Davis, Buck Quartermaine, and Freedom Ryder; Tony Atlas versus Damballah; Ox Baker versus Jumbo Barretta; the Heartbreak Express versus East Elite, with Fetish; Travis Funk versus Excalibur; and Scott David versus Mandrake. Matches start at 7:00 PM. Adult tickets for ringside are $25, and general admission is 20. Children under 12 get in for $10, but ringside for kids is $15. Call (813) 377-2590 for more information. (Brian Slack)

Southern Championship Wrestling presents "SummerBash," to take place at tonight at 7:30 PM at the Salvation Army Gym in Sanford, FL. Advertised: The main event will be for the SCW Championship, as champion Thomas Marr defends against the SCW Florida and Light Heavyweight champion, Nooie Lee. In an 8-man elimination match, Team USA, consisting of Mighty Ox, Brett Bonaduce, Matt Morgan, and a mystery man, will battle the Evil Empire, consisting of Sheik Muhammad Akbar, The Sultan, Prince Hassan, and Lord Neil Faith. For the SCW Tag team championship, Asian Superstar Organization defends against The Elite Party. Lexie Fyfe and Leva take on Mary Kate and Mimi in women's tag action. "Mr 630" Jerrelle Clark faces Naphtali. The Prodigy is also advertised. (Brian Slack)

Global Championship Wrestling returns to the Community Center in Palmerdale, AL at 7:30 tonight. Advertised: In tag team action, "The Natural" Chase Stevens & "Picture Perfect" Adam Armor take on The Memory Maker & "Wild Thing" Will Owens. In a mixed tag grudge match, Genni Right & Maddog Dan Sawyer will face Veronica Fairchild & David Young. Soul Crusher faces The Nasty Kritter. "So Fine" Frankie Valentine takes on The INHuman Fly. Kodiak takes on Orion Bishop. Joey Lightning goes up against The Russian Assassin. Jesse Pain will be defending the GCW heavyweight championship against Theodore Tutwiler III w/Howard C Cross. Also, the midgets will be in Palmerdale as "The Enigma" Chris Cross takes on Little Poppa Pump. (Brian Slack)

United States Wrestling Organization results from June 20 at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, with a crowd of 65 on hand: Psycho Medic beat Intern and Justin Spade in a 3-way when Medic pinned Intern. New York Gangster beat Seven by DQ when Seven used a chair on Gangster. Andy Douglas, then Tim Renesto, ran out which set up the main event for later. USWO Champion Mark Anthony was absent again this week so the card was altered. Cousin Jason X beat Lee Cross. Shane Smalls beat Damien Payne to win the USWO Jr. Championship. LT Falk vs. Quinton Quarisma went to a double countout when the two brawled on the floor and were counted out. Andy Douglas & New York Gangster beat Tim Renesto & Seven when Douglas pinned Renesto. (Larry Goodman)

Results from the June 19 Great Championship Wrestling show at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, were as follows: Murder One (with Wicked Nemesis) defeated Scotty Beach after Wicked Nemesis nailed Beach with his walking cane, John Bogie & Tex Monroe & J-Rod, beat Cru Jones & Shaun Banks & Orion Bishop after a miscue between Banks and Jones lead to a pin by J-Rod, Canadian newcomer Alex Silva defeated The Bruiser, Sonny Siaki defeated Bull Buchanan in a lumberjack match. Jones distracted Buchanan allowing Sonny Siaki to score the pinfall, Johnny Swinger defeated Micah Taylor via DQ. Finish saw Swinger introduce brass knuckles, but Taylor took them away and clocked Swinger for the DQ. Siaki and GCW owner Diane Hewes taped interviews in front of the crowd. David Young returns next week. (Larry Goodman)

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

Courtesy of Henry Hutcheson, we have been informed that a “writ of possession/eviction” has been posted on the door of the arena in Columbus, GA, in which the Independent Wrestling Network was running events in recent months. According to the “final notice,” it was noted that a plan of eviction was planned, as ordered by the Municipal Court of Columbus, and was addressing Larry (Dwayne) Bell, Phillip Carter, and Christopher Crosby. This is the same venue which had once been used by Great Championship Wrestling before their move to Phenix City, AL. (Rich Tate)

In other IWN news, a posting on Craig’s List dated June 19, has the IWN looking for a “booker/financial backer.” The clearly fictitious posting says, “Our well has run dry due to poor judgment and horrible business decisions, such as booking Frankie Valentine,” and later adds, “We had A.J. Steele and we thought he'd be the next Ron Simmons but it turns out he's just a jacked up Virgil. The only talent that we had was Southside Trash, and by talent we mean getting drunk and eating our own garbage backstage just to save a buck of the money they skimmed off all of the wrestlers!” In closing, “Needless to say, we'd like to start over fresh, and we'll let anyone book for us. Anyone. Just write to us and say "let me book for you" and you can. We'll work together to build the next big show, bigger then Wrestlemania and survivor series, but not as big as the Royal Rumble, they have 30 guys and we can only afford 10 right now, but we've got masks so some of our wrestlers can work twice, it also doubles the chances they might have a good match.” The person who created this ad on Craig’s List is not known to us, and as of this writing, it is still up on their site. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Matt Stryker, who turns 29 today.

Today in Memoriam: Larry Doyle (37, 1998) and Pat O’Hara (84, 2004).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 21, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Charlie Norman versus Charlie Harben > Hugh Winn versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 21, 1935 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Henry Koehler versus Foy Rivers > Sammy Miller versus Glenn Cowan > Honey Boy Hackney defeated Totem Pole Anderson by disqualification / Notes: Aside from the match between Honey Boy Hackney and Totem Pole Anderson, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.

JUNE 21, 1937 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Ferona versus Bulldog Mallory > Don Rainey versus Baron Von Hoffman > Jack Bloomfield versus Petro Rossi / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 21, 1946 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Marsh and Dick Lever wrestled to a draw > Johnny Long defeated Bill Collins > Jack Dillon & Jack Hader defeated Nick Carter & Roy Welch > Al Massey defeated Jim Coffield by disqualification

JUNE 21, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon versus Randy Boatwright > Harry Smith versus Chief Big Heart > Freddie Blassie versus El Toro > Jerry Graham versus Tex Riley / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 21, 1956 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Red McIntyre wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Rocky Columbo defeated Jack O’Brien by disqualification > Lou Plummer defeated Lee Grable > Jack O’Brien & Gene Stanlee defeated Jerry Graham & Danny McShain

JUNE 21, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification > George Drake defeated Babe Zaharias > Jack O’Brien and Oni Wiki Wiki wrestled to a draw > International Tag Team Title Match: Don & Red McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie & Kurt Von Brawner* to win title / Notes: It is unclear as to how Freddie Blassie & Kurt Von Brawner came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Don & Red McIntyre defeating Mark & Donn Lewin to win the title on March 15, 1957, in Atlanta.

JUNE 21, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring the Mighty Yankee, Choo-Choo Lynn, Chief Little Eagle, Bill Alexander, Mickey Blassie and Leo Garibaldi > Bill Alexander and Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Mickey Blassie > Leo Garibaldi and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw (1-1) / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal.

JUNE 21, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon and Doug Kinslow wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Johnny Reid & Guy Mitchell defeated Tommy Bell & Gypsy Joe > Marco Polo defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification

JUNE 21, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Tim Geohagen defeated Silento Rodriguez, Tito Kopa, Derrell Cochran, Bill Dromo, Corsica Joe, and Jack Bence > Ray Gunkel defeated Carlos Mendoza > Silento Rodriguez defeated Corsica Joe > Bill Dromo defeated Tito Kopa > Jack Bence defeated Derrell Cochran > Texas Death Cage Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn / Notes: The battle royal was to determine matches on the card, with the winner receiving a bonus, but the amount of the bonus was not reported. It was announced that Lou Thesz would be wrestling on the card on June 28, 1963, and that Johnny Weaver would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 21, 1965 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Matt Jewell versus Leon Clark > George Harris versus Joe Scarpa > Women’s Match: Toni Rose versus the Fabulous Moolah > Billy & Bad Boy Hines versus the Corsicans / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 21, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson and Pancho Rosario wrestled to a draw > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Jimmy Valentine at 0:15 > Women’s Tag Team Match: Donna Christianello & Princess Little Cloud defeated Toni Rose & Bette Boucher > Mario Galento defeated Jack Bence

JUNE 21, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Gonzalez versus Silento Rodriguez > Bill Dromo defeated Guillotine Gordon > Mario Galento defeated Tank Morgan > Bob Armstrong, Jim Wilson & Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns > Dick Steinborn defeated Tarzan Tyler by disqualification > Loser Leaves Match: Louie Tillet versus El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Roberto Gonzalez and Silento Rodriguez were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol.

JUNE 21, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., defeated Los Toros > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul DeMarco defeated the Professional* to win title > Assassin #2 defeated Tim Geohagen / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., told Capral that they were looking to get their hands on the Assassins to get some revenge for their father Dory Funk, Sr., for a beating the masked men gave him in Texas a couple years back. The Professional had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on May 16, 1969, in Atlanta.

JUNE 21, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Stamp and Jerry Oates wrestled to a draw > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Doug Somers > Bill Dromo defeated Art Nelson by disqualification > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Robert Fuller & Steve Keirn > Southern States Heavyweight Title Match: Jerry Brisco* defeated the Great Mephisto by disqualification > The Giant Baba defeated Big John > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Bobo Brazil & Mr. Wrestling #1 by disqualification > Lights Out Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin. Louie Tillet was the special referee for the match between Buddy Colt and Mr. Wrestling #2. This card advertised as Paul Jones’ thirtieth anniversary as promoter, which was about six months late.

JUNE 21, 1975 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bearcat Brown and Moose Morowski wrestled to a draw > Billy Spears defeated Dennis Hall > Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Ricky Gibson & Mr. Wrestling #1 > Bob Armstrong defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 21, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates defeated Les Thornton > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Joyce Grable > Ron Bass defeated Rick Martel > Abdullah the Butcher defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Boxing Match: Ted Oates defeated Wayne Cowan > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Dick Slater by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 21, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White and Richard Blood wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Pak Song defeated Jerry Stubbs at 3:00 > Waldo Von Erich defeated Don Kernodle at 8:00 > Paul Jones & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Ole & Gene Anderson at 15:00 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived / No TL / No CO): Harley Race* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 21, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Martel & Pez Whatley versus Hartford Love & the French Angel > Tommy Rich versus Mad Dog Martin > Dick Slater versus King Kong Mosca > Abdullah the Butcher versus the Sheik > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Stan Hansen & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 21, 1979 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings versus Carl Fergie > Ray Candy versus Kurt Von Hess > Georgia Television Title Match: Blackjack Lanza* versus Bob Armstrong > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* versus the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 21, 1980 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – MID-SOUTH AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Davis defeated Kid Collins > Genichiro Tenryu defeated Terry Taylor > Jay Strongbow defeated Mark Lewin by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification > Ole & Lars Anderson defeated the Assassins / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin and Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 21, 1981 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Gordy & Bryan St. John defeated Ricky & Robert Gibson > Mike Sharpe defeated Bruce Reed > Mike Graham defeated the French Angel > Jimmy Snuka defeated Terry Taylor > Ted DiBiase & Steve O defeated Ole & Gene Anderson > Blackjack Mulligan versus Bruiser Brody ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ken Patera defeated Tommy Rich* to win title > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Harley Race* to win title

Stockton Arena Chosen To Next Edition Of EliteXC & CBS' 'Saturday Night Fights' (July 26)

No on-sale date, as of yet, for tickets.

FORMER WWE TAG CHAMPION MIKE "LIVEWYRE" MONDO TO APPEAR 6/28

Courtesy of the New York Wrestling Connection:

On Saturday night June 28th former NYWC Champion and former WWE Tag Champion Mike "Livewyre" Mondo is scheduled to appear in action. Making his first area appearance in over a year Mondo is anxious to return to the place where he first made his name, the NYWC. More information will be available shortly. June 28, 2008

Deer Park Community Center
41 Homer Avenue
Deer Park, New York
Doors Open: 7:00PM
Bell Time: 8:00PM

Tickets are priced as follows and are available on NYWCwrestling.com or at the door on the night of the event.
Advance Tickets: $15
General Admission (at the door): $20
Get Your Tickets Now!

For additional information please call (631) 667-NYWC (6992)

Scheduled to appear:

NYWC Interstate Championship
"The Greek God" Papadon (c) vs Maverick

Plane E (Fredrick of Hollywood, "Big Time" Tony Burma and Paul E. Normous) vs The Black Circle (Mikey Whipwreck, Stockade and Syther)

"iSuperstar" Rob Eckos vs "Superstar" Dickie Rodz

More matches to be added shortly

*Card Subject to Change*

If, At First, You Don't Succeed ... Try Something New

In what looks to be Akebono's smartest career move, since he left sumo wrestling in 2003, Akebono has decided to try his hand at promoting K-1 cards, starting with this year's World Grand Prix (which takes place on Saturday, August 9, in Boney's native home of Hawaii).

Weigh-In Results - All Fighters Ready For Tomorrow Night's Ultimate Fighter Finale

Kendall Grove (186)
vs.
Evan Tanner (186)

CB Dollaway (185)
vs.
Amir Sadollah (185)

Luigi Fioravanti (171)
vs.
Diego Sanchez (170)

Spencer Fisher (156)
vs.
Jeremy Stephens (155)

Matt Riddle (185)
vs.
Dante Rivera (185)

Josh Burkman (170)
vs.
Dustin Hazelett (170)

Marvin Eastman (185)
vs.
Drew McFedries (185)

Matt Arroyo (170)
vs.
Matt Brown (170)

Jeremy Horn (186)
vs.
Dean Lister (185)

Tim Credeur (185)
vs.
Cale Yarbrough (186)

Rob Kimmons (185)
vs.
Rob Yundt (185)

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/20/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM, tonight. WWE results from the Golden Spike Center in Ogden, UT, on June 15: Jeff Hardy over Lance Cade; Super Crazy over Santino Marella; Jim Duggan over Ted DiBiase, Jr.; Trevor Murdoch over Charlie Haas; Mickie James over Beth Phoenix; Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Brian Kendrick & Paul London and Cryme Tyme in a three-way; Shawn Michaels over Snitsky; and John Cena over Umaga. Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: July 26 in Poughkeepsie, NY, at the Mid Hudson Civic Center; August 4 in Knoxville, TN, at the Thompson-Boling Arena; August 8 in Wildwood, NJ, at the Wildwoods Convention Center; August 11 in Reading, PA, at the Sovereign Center; August 23 in New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden; August 24 in Bethlehem, PA, at the Stabler Arena; August 26 in Pittsburgh, PA, at the Mellon Arena; August 29 in Cedar Rapids, IA, at the U.S. Cellular Center; and August 30 in Peoria, IL, at the Peoria Civic Center. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be at the US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, IL, tonight. (Rich Tate)

AWA World-1 South and the Georgia Pro Wrestling Association are bringing a lucha libre show to La Estrella in Tifton, GA, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Admission is $10, with kids 12 and under admitted free. Advertised: El Proximo versus El Tirador; John Rodriguez & Fuego versus El Caliente & Son of the Sun; Mike Jackson versus El Mexicano; Kim Dakota versus La Vampira; El Pasilla Americana versus the Ultimate Dragon; A.J. Steele versus El Luchador. Call (229) 382-6520. (Rich Tate)

Ultimate Championship Wrestling will be at the Armory in Dade City, FL, tonight. Advertised: a four-way for the UCW Heavyweight Title, featuring Steve Madison, Scott Davis, Buck Quartermaine, and Freedom Ryder; Tony Atlas versus Damballah; Ox Baker versus Jumbo Barretta; the Heartbreak Express versus East Elite, with Fetish; and Travis Funk versus Excalibur. Matches start at 7:00 PM. Adult tickets for ringside are $25, and general admission is 20. Children under 12 get in for $10, but ringside for kids is $15. Call (813) 377-2590 for more information. (Brian Slack)

Championship Wrestling Overload presents “Bad Blood” on June 28 at the Johnson County Recreation Department in Wrightsville, GA. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and bell time is at 7:30. Tickets are $6 for adults, kids 6-12 get in for $3, and kids under 6 get in free with a paid adult. Advertised: "The Prodigal Son" Bobby Joiner will defend the National Heavyweight Championship against "The Bulldog" TW James. In a triple threat match for the #1 contender's spot for the CWO Tag Team Championship: Shawn Hunter & Will Allen vs. Ringlord & Kage vs. Flatline & JT Crews. Iron Bear will defend the CWO Southern States Championship against Cynder. Loco Motive will take on CWO Tag Champion Damien Dread. Derrick Andrew Reynolds will take on CWO Tag Champion Damien. Cowboy will take on Colonel Ivan Parker. Also advertised: “The Chainsaw Wielding Madman” Leatherface, "The Steel Scorpion" Mad Mac Davis, and the CWO debut of “The Big Game Hunter” Johnny Camo. (Thomas Bugg)

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

Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling. This week, he continues his piece on the history of hardcore wrestling. (Rich Tate)

Today in Memoriam: Vince Montana (56, 1988), Zane Bresloff (57, 2003), and Victor the Bodyguard (38, 2004).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 20, 1932 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Harper defeated Frank Speer > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Ernie Dusek at 42:15 / Notes: Jim Londos had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1930. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

JUNE 20, 1932 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – SUNNYDALE ARENA (C.S. Lippard – Promoter) > Pete Brown defeated Larry McEvans > Pete Brown defeated Ted Reid > Pete Brown defeated Young Jordan > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* and Tom Mahoney wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: Jack Ross had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since May 2, 1932.

JUNE 20, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Tom Malloy versus Bill Collins > Eddie Wagner versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 20, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Chewacki defeated Sid Nabors (2-1) > George Kotsonaros and Jim McMillen wrestled to a draw at 90:00 / Notes: Sid Nabors substituted for Tom Marvin in the match with Chief Chewacki.

JUNE 20, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION (Max Stewart – Promoter) > Jim Hesslyn versus Herman Hickman > Eddie Elzea versus Jim Achlin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 20, 1933 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EGAN PARK ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Bill Gann versus Wesley Brownlee > Bill Crussell versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

JUNE 20, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jargot Singh defeated Lou Plummer at 13:00 > Karl Davis versus Dick Raines ruled a no contest > Frank Speer defeated Matros Kirilenko at 45:50 (2-1)

JUNE 20, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus Gorilla Powell > Women’s Match: Betty Buchea versus Francis Gomez > Wayne Coleman versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 20, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Lee defeated Harry Kent > Henry Piers defeated Young Stecher > Babe Zaharias defeated Dorv Roche

JUNE 20, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Don McIntyre defeated Roland Kirchmeyer, Babe Sharkey, Tom Mahoney and Babe Zaharias > Nick Carter and the Shadow wrestled to a draw > Johnny Long defeated Al Galento > Ray Villmer defeated Jim Coffield / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

JUNE 20, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lucky Gamillion defeated Curly Morris > Al Massey defeated Jack Dillon > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Al Galento & Lozano Martinez (2-1)

JUNE 20, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring Danny Dusek, Angelo Martinelli, Ike Eakins, Carlos Rodriguez, Don McIntyre, Kit Fox, and Abe Coleman > Don McIntyre defeated Ike Eakins > Kit Fox defeated Carlos Rodriguez > Danny Dusek defeated Abe Coleman > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Angelo Martinelli defeated Al Massey* to win title / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal. Al Massey had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack McDonald on May 2, 1952, in Atlanta.

JUNE 20, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie defeated Andre Drapp > Farmer Jones defeated Eddie Gossett > Dizzy Davis defeated Roy Shire (2-1) / Notes: Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.

JUNE 20, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Novak & Tarzan White versus Larry Hamilton & Davy Crockett / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 20, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White versus the Jungle Boy > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison* versus Don Lee & Kurt Von Brawner > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Don McIntyre / Notes: Aside from the match between Freddie Blassie and Don McIntyre, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated McIntyre on April 25, 1958, in Atlanta. McIntyre had vowed to leave if he could not defeat Blassie, and he left for about a month following this match. Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison had been the reigning International Tag Team Champions since they defeated Jack Dillon & Don Lee on June 13, 1958, in Atlanta.

JUNE 20, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran and Johnny King wrestled to a draw > Derrell Cochran, Tommy Bell & the Masked Phantom (2) defeated Johnny King, Johnny Reid & Guy Mitchell > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification

JUNE 20, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Johnny King > Women’s Match: Judy Grable defeated Rose Mullins > Ivor Barrett & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Pedro Godoy by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that 1,049 were in attendance for this card.

JUNE 20, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Matt Jewell versus Rocky Storm > Pepe Perez versus the Destroyer > Joe Scarpa versus Red Roberts > Lenny Montana versus Sputnik Monroe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 20, 1964 (SATURDAY) – PHENIX CITY, AL (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Dunn & Red Steiner versus Bob Eisenburg & Tarzan White > Billy Hines versus Wildman Phillips / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

JUNE 20, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Mr. Kleen > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Ann Casey > Alex Perez and Ramon Torres wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Enrique Torres / Notes: It was reported that 2,800 were in attendance for this card. Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO.

JUNE 20, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Little John defeated Tony Nero & Skandor Akbar > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated Donna Christianello > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Los Toros > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Paul DeMarco & Assassin #1 > Terry Funk defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Lou Thesz / Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL.

JUNE 20, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Chati Yokuchi & Fuji defeated Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim by disqualification > El Mongol defeated Nick Bockwinkel by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim.

JUNE 20, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Rocket Monroe defeated John Sullivan > Bob Armstrong & the Avenger defeated Ox Baker & Bepo Mongol > Koa Tiki defeated Assassin #1 by disqualification > El Mongol defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification

JUNE 20, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bearcat Brown defeated Cowboy Parker > Moose Morowski defeated Mike Stallings > Robert Fuller defeated Jerry Lawler > Bob Armstrong defeated the Korean Assassin > Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr. > Jerry Brisco and Abdullah the Butcher wrestled to a draw / Notes: Mike Stallings substituted for Ricky Gibson in the match with Moose Morowski. Mike McCord was the special referee for the match between Jerry Brisco and Abdullah the Butcher. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr.

JUNE 20, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White and Mike Stallings wrestled to a draw > Pak Song defeated Mike Pappas > Tony Atlas defeated Lars Anderson > Paul Jones & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Dick Slater & the French Angel > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 20, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Dillinger and Bill Irwin wrestled to a draw > The French Angel defeated Steve Regal > Tommy Rich defeated Mad Dog Martin > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Rick Martel > Bob Armstrong, Stan Hansen & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson, Rock Hunter & Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 20, 1980 (FRIDAY) – DALTON, GA – FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Taylor & Don Diamond versus Bob Sweetan & Charlie Fulton > Kevin Sullivan versus Eddy Mansfield > Tommy Rich versus Alexis Smirnoff > Mike Sharpe versus Genichiro Tenryu > Mark Lewin versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 20, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Jackson versus Phil Strickland > Ricky & Robert Gibson versus Jim Duggan & Buck Brannigan > Ted Oates versus Ted Allen > Tommy Rich versus Bruiser Brody > Ken Patera versus Mike Sharpe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 20, 1982 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brad Armstrong defeated Pete Martin > John Studd versus Leroy Brown ended in a double countout > The Wild Samoans defeated Paul Orndorff & Kevin Sullivan > Michael Hayes defeated the Super Destroyer > Ric Flair defeated Bob Armstrong / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans.

JUNE 20, 1982 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kevin Sullivan defeated Chick Donovan > The Wild Samoans defeated Bob & Brad Armstrong > John Studd versus Leroy Brown ruled a no contest > National Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Orndorff defeated Buzz Sawyer* to win title > Dr. X & the Super Destroyer defeated the Freebirds > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification > Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes versus Ole Anderson & Roddy Piper ended in a double disqualification / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans. Roddy Piper managed Dr. X. During the match between Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes and Ole Anderson & Roddy Piper, Dr. X interfered, and was unmasked and identified as Don Muraco.

JUNE 20, 1983 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brett Wayne defeated Bill Rose > The Fantastic Ones defeated Carl Fergie & Norman Frederick Charles III > The Stray Cat defeated Larry Hare > The French Angel & the Bounty Hunter defeated Ray Candy & Joe Lightfoot > No DQ Match: Bill Dundee defeated Steve O / Notes: Jim Cornette managed Carl Fergie, Norman Frederick Charles III, the French Angel, and the Bounty Hunter.

Sneak Peek - Batista On Cover Of September 2008 'Muscle & Fitness'

Available on Monday, August 4.

Click on Batista, to, pardon the expression, make him bigger.

TNA's Cowboy James Storm Has Harsh Words For Dory Funk Jr. On !BANG! TV

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

Now on !BANG! TV, Cowboy James Storm calls Dory Funk Jr. an "Old Geezer." After the altercation on !BANG! TV, Dory Funk said, "James Storm shouldn't be calling me an Old Geezer because it makes him look bad when this Old Geezer Kicks his ass."

July is a big month at the Funking Conservatory as there will be two !BANG! TV Tapings back to back. On Sunday July 6th, TNA's Cowboy James Storm will appear on !BANG! TV and on Sunday July 13th, All Japan Pro Wrestling's talent scout, Osamu Nishimura will be wrestling and scouting talent for Japan.

Call now to see how you can tryout for All Japan Pro Wrestling in July - 352-895-4658

Two matches have been released for the July 6th TV Taping, Johnny Magnum will wrestle Blain Rage for the !BANG! TV title and Shane Chung will face Elvis Sharp for the Funking Conservatory World Championship.

For ticket information for !BANG! TV and for training information at the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School, Call 352-895-4658

The confrontation between Cowboy James Storm and Dory Funk Jr. is now on !BANG! TV at http://www.dory-funk.com.

The Fight Zone's Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman To Fight At UFC "The Ultimate Fighter Championship, Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest Finale"

Courtesy of The Fight Zone, Inc.:

LAS VEGAS, NV--(June 20, 2008) - The Fight Zone, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TFZI), a well rounded Mixed Martial Arts ("MMA") company, announces that Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman will be fighting at the UFC's "Ultimate Fighter Championship, Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest Finale." His opponent will be Drew McFedries, live on Spike -- Saturday, June 21st at 9pm ET/PT.

"Marvin 'The Beastman' Eastman is an outstanding fighter and we are extremely confident in Marvin walking away with a big victory in this fight," stated Lloyd Vickers, President and CEO of The Fight Zone. "'The Beastman' has an electric ring presence and is incredibly marketable. He's a favorite of the MMA faithful, fans and fighters, so we are fortunate to be able to feature him as our front man for this nationally televised UFC card on Spike, the leaders in MMA sports broadcasting, especially for the new MMA fans and others tuning in."

For more information please visit www.thefightzone.tv for more information, fighter profiles, and videos.

ABOUT THE FIGHT ZONE, INC.

The Fight Zone, Inc. is dedicated to developing and promoting MMA sports and its athletes to the world. The Fight Zone develops and produces only world-class fighters. The Fight Zone provides complete services including discipline training, strength and conditioning training, management, marketing and sponsorship programs. The Fight Zone provides all the resources necessary to quickly develop our fighters to a Pay-Per-View (PPV) level. The Fight Zone also offers a unique corporate sponsorship and merchandising program via its network of fighters. For more information please visit http://www.thefightzone.tv.

SAFE HARBOR: Statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the company's plans, beliefs and estimates as to projections are "forward-looking statements." Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including factors listed from time to time in the company's SEC filings, and actual results could differ materially from expected results. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update, revise or correct any forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Dominic Martinez
866-508-2092
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Leading Fighting Game Publisher THQ Set To Enter The Famed Octagon(TM) With UFC(R) 2009 Undisputed

Courtesy of THQ Inc.:

Debut Videogame Based on Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) Poised to Deliver an Extensive Roster, Commanding New Game Engine and Powerful Features

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--June 20, 2008--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that UFC(R) 2009 Undisputed, the company's debut videogame based on the renowned Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) mixed martial arts organization, is in development for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and mobile devices. Featuring an authentic and comprehensive UFC atmosphere, including an extensive roster of the best mixed martial arts fighters in the world, UFC 2009 Undisputed is expected to begin shipping to retail outlets worldwide in spring 2009.

"As the leading fighting videogame publisher(a), we feel the rising popularity of the UFC brand and its incredible mixed martial arts experience make UFC 2009 Undisputed the perfect addition to our expanding portfolio," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "UFC 2009 Undisputed is certain to be the most realistic fighting game to date, including advanced collision detection and AI systems that incorporate individual fighter styles."

"UFC offers the fighting videogame genre a fresh and innovative look inside today's most exciting live sporting event in the world," said Dana White, president, UFC. "UFC 2009 Undisputed represents a significant opportunity for us to expand our growing, global audience and allow fans to step into the virtual Octagon(TM) to compete against the world's most prominent mixed martial arts fighters."

About UFC 2009 Undisputed

UFC 2009 Undisputed is an explosive fighting game that will detail the action, intensity and attitude of a UFC live event. Players will explore a deep roster of more than 80 top fighters in UFC competition across all five weight classes. In addition, they will enter the Octagon surrounded by the sport's popular commentators, announcers, referees, trainers, Octagon girls and more. Photorealistic models are at the forefront, as players will view amazing ripple effects across the faces and bodies of their fighters from the impact of devastating punches and kicks.

A brand new fighting game engine designed specifically for next generation systems will deliver innovative, responsive and easy-to-play controls that give unparalleled command of fighters, as players take down opponents with a variety of mixed martial arts disciplines like Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In addition, the game's Create-A-Fighter system will jumpstart the careers of future champions through character customization and training management, while a robust Career Mode will develop a fighter's attributes and skill sets while fighting to enter the UFC Hall of Fame through a series of dynamic storylines. Furthermore, players will be able to enhance their UFC 2009 Undisputed gameplay experience through online support, including downloadable content.

More information about UFC 2009 Undisputed can be found at www.thq.com.

About The Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) is the world's leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC(R) produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, Shaw Pay-Per-View, Bell ExpressVU, Viewers Choice and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit www.ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or www.ufcespanol.com.

About THQ Inc.

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and the THQ logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Ultimate Fighting Championship(R), Ultimate Fighting(R), UFC(R), The Ultimate Fighter(R), Submission(R), As Real As It Gets(R), Zuffa(TM), The Octagon(TM) and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners.

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The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the UFC 2009 Undisputed videogame and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2008, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

(a) THQ Inc. is the leading fighting videogame publisher according to The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service; January 2005 through December 2007

CONTACT:
Jaime Jensen
THQ/Media Relations
818-871-5111
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GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/19/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Peach State Pandemonium featured Jimmy Rave, who just returned to the states earlier this week from his tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling, Wednesday night. Rave talked in depth about the tour, and his scheduled return to Japan, but also talked about his work with Total Nonstop Action. We also spoke with a local wrestler with big time potential in Cru Jones, Georgia Wrestler of the Month, who minced no words when discussing his time with Deep South Wrestling, an ill-timed injury as a developmental contract was ready for him, and his thoughts on various promoters. Matthew Randazzo, author of Ring of Hell, joined us as well. He told us about the controversial book and the process of making it. Click here for the archive. PSP returns next Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET, where we will be joined by Larry Zbyszko, Chasyn Rance, and Vordell Walker. We will also look back at the Benoit tragedy, one year removed. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling returns to the GR8 SK8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, tonight, with the following matches announced: David Young vs. Sonny Siaki in a lumberjack match. In six-man action, Hot Like Lava & Orion Bishop vs. J-Rod, Tex Monroe & "That 80's Guy" John Bogie. Diane Hewes will publicly address the Johnny Swinger-Micah Taylor-Tracy Taylor situation. (Larry Goodman)

NAWA Ring Champions will be at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Jason Valentine versus Bulldog Raines for the NAWA Heavyweight Title; Billy Love versus Rick Michaels in a street fight; HCP (John Arden & Josh Hate) versus the Exotic Ones (Jay Clinton & Simon Sermon) for the NAWA Tag Team Title; Chip Day, Tyler Smith, and Chris Lightning in a three-way; Chris Ganz versus Josh Vaughn; and Lamar Phillips versus the Bruiser. Also advertised are Air Paris, the Beast, Torque, Billy Jay, Ced G. Sanford, Ted Guinness, Jackie Rosedale, and Josh Hayes. Call (706) 314-9802. (Rich Tate)

Florida Championship Wrestling results from New Port Richey, FL, on June 17: Gabe Tuft over Jay Bradley; Brad Allen & Roucka over Lupe Martinez & Brianna Bella in a mixed match; Kafu, with Daisy, over Chris Harris; T.J. Wilson & D.H. Smith over Tyrone Jones & Andrew Vein; Atlas DaBone over Sinn Bowdee; Evan Bourne over Afa, Jr., by disqualification; Greg Jackson over Nic Nemeth, with Brad Allen & Tiffany; Nicole Bella over Katie Lea Burchill; Drew McIntyre & Stu Sanders over Jack Gabriel & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; and Shawn Spears over Heath Miller. FCW will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, on June 24. Advertised: Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Shawn Spears. (Rich Tate)

Tickets for the following Total Nonstop Action events go on sale tomorrow: August 1 in Corpus Christi, TX, at the American Bank Center; and August 2 in Laredo, TX, at the Laredo Entertainment Center. TNA has announced the following events: August 8 in Asbury Park, NJ, at the Asbury Park Convention Hall; and August 10 in Hard Justice PPV in Trenton, NJ, at the Sovereign Bank Arena. (Rich Tate)

Down South Hardcore Wrestling will be having a show at the Multiplex in Darien, GA, tonight benefiting the kids of the Sam's Memorial Church of God basketball team, collecting money for uniforms, traveling expenses, etc. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Advertised: Cameron LaRue vs. The Phoenix, Morbid Angel & T-Money vs. The Gangsta Nation, Morgan Davis vs. Unknown Artist, and a 10 Minute Locker Room Invitational - basically United States Champion Dallas Riley is challenging anyone in the DSHW locker room to go 10 minutes in the ring with him. (Thomas Bugg)

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

Today in Memoriam: Jim Browning (1936), Tom Jenkins (84, 1957), and Lionel Baillargeon (60, 1982).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 19, 1930 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPILLER FIELD (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Amateur Match: George Harben defeated Mallory Mann > George Tragos defeated Nazzareno Poggi at 46:00 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Frank Judson / Notes: Jim Londos had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1930. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association. George Harben would eventually turn professional.

JUNE 19, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (F.P. Owens – Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Bill Ward > Tom Malloy versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Bill Corley – Promoter) > Boxing Match: Moose Face Boggs versus Frog Eye Maddox > George Harben versus Joe Seigman > Tom Malloy versus Kid Lott / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Moose Face Boggs versus Frog Eye Maddox were both employees of the Atlanta Journal. The match against Tom Malloy was advertised as Kid Lott’s local debut.

JUNE 19, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BUCKHEAD ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Jimmy Hope versus Farmer Vance > Ted Sarris versus Tom Good Eagle > Spike O’Brien versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. This is the first card of the new season at this venue.

JUNE 19, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Weyman Boyles – Promoter) > Bill Collins and Billy Lolas wrestled to a draw > Bull Schmidt defeated John Mauldin > Hugh Winn defeated Oresti Vadalfi by disqualification / Notes: Jess Willard was the special referee for the match between Hugh Winn and Oresti Vadalfi. Jay Jarvis was credited as being a referee for this card.

JUNE 19, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Koverly defeated Marshall Blackstock > Joe Cox defeated Dan O’Connor > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* and Pete Sauer wrestled to a draw / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card. Jim Londos had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Shikat in Philadelphia, PA, on June 6, 1930. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

JUNE 19, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Tony Morelli versus Glenn Cowan > Boxing Match: Bill Collins versus John Mauldin > Billy Rayburn versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1939 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Mauldin versus Young Londos > Glenn Cowan versus Tony Papalino > Red Dugan versus Honey Boy Hackney / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1946 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Thurman Copley – Promoter) > Jack Page and Bill Collins wrestled to a draw > Joe Marsh defeated Steve Martin > Dick Lever defeated Nick Carter by disqualification

JUNE 19, 1950 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Helen Hild versus Therese Theis > Nick Carter versus the Red Terror > Jim Coffield & Bibber McCoy versus Don & Red McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 19, 1950 (MONDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Benny Becker & Jack Coulter defeated John Carlin & Karl Kowalski > Red Dugan defeated Bill Cody > Elmer the Rocket defeated Eddie Pope

JUNE 19, 1953 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Danny Dusek wrestled to a draw > Tex Riley defeated Mayes McLain > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Bobby Lane & Art Nelson / Notes: During a celebration of Paul Jones’ birthday following the match between Don & Red McIntyre and Bobby Lane & Art Nelson, Nelson stayed in the ring and promptly threw the cake in the promoter's face.

JUNE 19, 1959 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* versus Ann Regan > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title / Notes: Ann Regan and the Fabulous Moolah were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964. Dickie Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on April 17, 1959, in Atlanta.

JUNE 19, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Penalty Belt Match: Jerry Graham versus Marco Polo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mark Stone, Johnny Reid, Bill Alexander, Tommy Bell, and Doug Kinslow were also scheduled to appear on this card.

JUNE 19, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ivor Barrett defeated Johnny King > Lenny Montana defeated Prince Kalani > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Bulldog Lawley at 0:20 > Chief Little Eagle defeated Pedro Godoy

JUNE 19, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence defeated Charlie Keene > Tim Geohagen defeated Tito Kopa > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle versus Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe ruled a no contest / Notes: Bill Dromo substituted for Dick Steinborn to team with Chief Little Eagle in the match with Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe.

JUNE 19, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Les Wolfe – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Negro Men’s Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Matt Jewell defeated Rocky Storm* to win title > Greg Peterson and Wildman Phillips ruled a no contest > The Destroyer defeated Red Roberts > Dick Dunn defeated Tim Geohagen > Lenny Montana defeated Derrell Cochran by countout > Sputnik Monroe defeated Joe Scarpa > Buddy Fuller defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that Sputnik Monroe offered Freddie Blassie $1,000 if he could break Buddy Fuller’s legs as revenge from when Fuller broke Jet Monroe’s leg on May 8, 1964. Rocky Storm had been the reigning Negro Men’s Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Matt Jewell on June 12, 1964, in Atlanta.

JUNE 19, 1965 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Capral announced that Paul Jones made a decision to declare the Southern Tag Team Title vacant, as it had been learned that Al Galento would be unable to wrestle anytime soon due to the injury suffered on June 18, 1965. A tournament was announced for June 25, 1965, to determine new champions.

JUNE 19, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Eisenburg defeated Bob Dalton > George Harris defeated Roy Mulkey > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated Greg Peterson & Tony Baillargeon > Chief Little Eagle defeated Mario Galento

JUNE 19, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell, Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim > One-Night Tournament: Nick Bockwinkel defeated Joe Scarpa; Doug Gilbert defeated Alberto Torres by referee decision; Bobby Shane defeated Paul DeMarco by referee decision; the Missouri Mauler defeated El Mongol by disqualification; Bockwinkel defeated Gilbert; Shane defeated the Mauler by disqualification; Bockwinkel defeated Shane to win tournament / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. As promised, the Challenger unmasked prior to his match against Paul DeMarco, revealing his identity as Bobby Shane. The tournament was to determine a challenger to wrestle the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on June 26, 1970. It was reported that the purse for the tournament was $3,000. Charlie Smith and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card.

JUNE 19, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and Krusher Karlson wrestled to a draw > Klondike Bill defeated Flash Monroe by disqualification > Billy Spears defeated Rocky Johnson / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

JUNE 19, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Bill Bowman versus Mr. Kleen > Joe Turner versus the Avenger > John Foley versus the Champ > World Light Heavyweight Title Match: the Golden Gladiator* versus Bearcat Wilkerson > Randy Curtis & Koa Tiki versus Jack Armstrong & Ox Baker > No DQ Match: Wayne Cowan versus Ted Oates > US Heavyweight Title Match: Pepper Gomez* versus Rock Hunter > Tarzan Tyler versus El Mongol > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* versus Assassin #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mr. X managed Bill Bowman and Joe Turner. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2. The program we have for this card is the first to mention that “All-South Championship Wrestling” will now be taped live at the WTCG studios Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

JUNE 19, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Welch defeated Rick Ferrara > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated the Demon > Women’s Match: Lilly Thomas defeated Dottie Downs > Jerry Oates defeated Ed Wiskowski > Stan Vachon defeated Tiger Conway, Jr., at 6:35 > Jack Brisco versus Bobby Duncum ruled a no contest > Macon Tag Team Title Match: the Super Infernos* and Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling #2 wrestled to a draw / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

JUNE 19, 1975 (THURSDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Moose Morowski defeated Dennis Hall > Robert Fuller & Bearcat Brown defeated the Outlaws > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Abdullah the Butcher > Macon Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater defeated Bob Armstrong* to win title > No DQ / No TL Match: Dudley Clements defeated Ricky Gibson > Battle Royal: Bob Armstrong defeated Abdullah the Butcher, Bearcat Brown, Ken Dillinger, Robert Fuller, Dennis Hall, Mike McCord, Moose Morowski, Cowboy Parker, Dick Slater, and Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. Gary Hart managed Dick Slater.

JUNE 19, 1977 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Two Ton Harris defeated Mr. Sato > Jerry Blackwell defeated Frankie Lane > Danny Miller & Johnny Weaver defeated Brute Bernard & the Missouri Mauler > US Heavyweight Title Match: Blackjack Mulligan* defeated Wahoo McDaniel by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match: Ric Flair & Greg Valentine* and Ole & Gene Anderson wrestled to a draw

JUNE 19, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw and Hartford Love wrestled to a draw > Rick Martel defeated Mad Dog Martin > Taped Fist Match: Tommy Rich defeated Rock Hunter > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated King Kong Mosca > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Stan Hansen & Eric the Red

JUNE 19, 1979 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings and Doug Somers wrestled to a draw > Ray Candy defeated Bill Howard > Avenger #1 defeated Jerry Roberts > Bob Armstrong & Stan Hansen defeated the Avengers > No DQ / No TL Match: Tommy Rich defeated Ivan Koloff > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* defeated the Masked Superstar / Notes: Avenger #1 substituted for Killer Karl Kox in the match with Jerry Roberts. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 19, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gilbert versus Kid Collins > Mark Lewin versus Terry Taylor > Mike Sharpe versus Genichiro Tenryu > Bob Sweetan versus Kevin Sullivan > Jay Strongbow versus Baron Von Raschke > Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Assassin #1 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 19, 1982 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Orndorff defeated Chick Donovan > Sika defeated Tom Prichard > Afa defeated Kevin Sullivan > Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson > National Tag Team Title Match: the Freebirds defeated John Studd & the Super Destroyer* to win title / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans.

JUNE 19, 1983 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brett Wayne defeated Pat Rose > Rick Rood defeated Bob Roop > Bill Irwin defeated Joe Lightfoot > Pez Whatley defeated the Super Destroyer > National Tag Team Title Match: Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated the Road Warriors* by disqualification > National Television Title Match: Ron Garvin defeated the Iron Sheik* > Loser Leaves Strap Match: Buzz Sawyer defeated Dick Murdoch > Challenge Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Killer Brooks > National Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Larry Zbyszko* by disqualification / Notes: Ron Garvin did not defeat the Iron Sheik in the first fifteen minutes, so the title did not change hands. In order for Mr. Wrestling #2 to get the match with Larry Zbyszko, he had to defeat Killer Brooks earlier on the card. Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer, the Iron Sheik, and the Road Warriors.

JUNE 19, 1984 (TUESDAY) – CANTON, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Les Thornton defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Bob Roop defeated Tommy Rogers > Tim Horner defeated Jake Roberts by disqualification > Nikolai Volkoff defeated Kareem Muhammad > The Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin & Steve Travis > Brad Armstrong versus the Spoiler ruled a no contest / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

Megadeth To Perform At Affliction Banned

Courtesy of Affliction:

July 19 PPV in Anaheim

SIGNAL HILL, California (June 19, 2008) – Affliction Entertainment, scheduled to make MMA history on July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim with the greatest line-up of mixed-martial-arts fights ever presented in one night, keeps building this event with the latest news—heavy metal band Megadeth, led by frontman, guitarist, and songwriter Dave Mustaine, will be performing live at the event.

The platinum selling band, Megadeth has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and will electrify the audience with a special highlight performance. Known for their distinctive, in-your-face guitar solos, snarling vocal style and dark lyrical themes, Megadeth is sure to resonate with the “Affliction Banned” fan base and intensify the already action-packed event.

“Affliction Banned,” a mixed-martial-arts pay-per-view event in association with Roy Englebrecht Events, features the much-anticipated return of Russian heavyweight superstar Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, in association with M-1, and supported by an star studded undercard, July 19th at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Fedor (27-1), the former undisputed PRIDE® heavyweight champion and Russian M-1 legend, has been universally recognized for the past five years as the most dominating heavyweight in the world. He faces former two-time UFC® heavyweight title-holder Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia (24-4), fighting out of Iowa by way of his native Maine.

An impressive four-fight undercard will be loaded with Josh “The Baby Faced Assassin” Barnett (21-5) of Seattle facing off stateside for the first time in two years in a grudge match against the only opponent to ever knock him out—Brazilian strongman Pedro “The Rock” Rizzo (16-7).

Three-time All-American wrestler Mike Whitehead (20-5), of Salt Lake City will battle Brazilian sensation Renato “Babalu” Sobral (29-7) of Costa Mesa, California. 2000 Olympic Wrestling Silver Medalist Matt “The Law” Lindland (20-5) of Oregon City faces Brazilian favorite Fabio “Negao” Nascimento (8-3). Former IFL® titlist “Big” Ben Rothwell (29-5) of Kenosha, Wisconsin is scheduled to fight Andre “The Pitbull” Arlovski in this groundbreaking event.

Tickets for “Affliction Banned” range between $50.00 and $1,000.00 and are on sale at the Honda Center Box Office and also online at Ticketmaster.com.

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Card Update - 'UFC Fight Night: Silva Vs. Irvin'

'UFC FIGHT NIGHT: SILVA VS. IRVIN'
The Palms - Las Vegas, Nevada
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Live broadcast to air on Spike TV

James Irvin vs. Anderson Silva - Light Heavyweight
Reese Andy vs. Brandon Vera - Light Heavyweight
Frankie Edgar vs. Hermes Franca - Lightweight
Kevin Burns vs. Anthony Johnson - Welterweight
Jake O'Brien vs. Cain Velasquez - Heavyweight
Nate Loughran vs. Johnny Rees - Middleweight
Brad Blackburn vs. James Giboo - Welterweight

Wounded Soldiers And Veterans Get Assist From WWE®

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

STAMFORD, Conn., June 19, 2008 - Thirty wounded soldiers and veterans will be special VIP guests of World Wrestling Entertainment® at the June 30 “Monday Night RAW®” when the show is broadcast live from the Ford Center in Oklahoma City on USA Network.

The local Oklahoma City chapter of the national organization Soldiers’ Angels contacted hometown celebrity Jim “J.R. ®” Ross, the legendary announcer for RAW and a WWE Hall of Famer, about having the soldiers and veterans attend. J.R. put the wheels in motion with WWE to finalize the arrangements. “The servicemen and women who are guests of WWE are like family to us. I find it an honor to be able to play a small role in helping these brave, war veterans who have been wounded in action see a night of entertainment that they will not soon forget,” said J.R., who added that WWE provides free tickets to all active duty military personnel who provide military ID the day of any WWE events across the U.S. that are not sold out.

In recognition of its continued support of the U.S. military and their families, particularly through its annual holiday Tribute to the Troops tour of war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, WWE recently received the Corporate Patriot Award at the annual GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C. Other past honors for WWE have been the first ever “Legacy of Hope” award from the USO of Metropolitan Washington, The Army Air Force Exchange Service Award in gratitude for WWE’s efforts to improve the quality of life for troops by supporting service members and their families worldwide, and the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award for exceptional public service in support of deployed service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.

About Soldiers’ Angels

Soldiers’ Angels is an all volunteer based organization, incorporated in the state of Nevada. Their mission is to provide aide and comfort to any of the armed forces and their families. The organization has several ongoing projects including the Letter Writing Team, Wounded TLC Team, Holiday for Heroes, Blankets of Hope and Veterans Assistance.

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SmackDown®/ECW® Tour - The Biggest And Best Ever

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

SYDNEY, Australia, June 19, 2008 - On June 11, the entertainment heavyweight that is WWE® descended upon the shores of Australia and New Zealand. The tour swept through seven cities in seven days, playing in front of fanatical crowds in Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, and Newcastle before finishing up in Brisbane on June 17, making it the longest live event tour to date in the region.

Along with more than 68,000 WWE fans who attended the seven live events, ringside to watch the drama unfold were top TV comedian Rove McManus, Australian cricket hero Shane Warne, former champion boxer Jeff Fenech, as well as stars from Newcastle Knights, Sydney Swans, The NZ Warriors and Geelong Football Club.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ECW is a trademark of WWE Libraries, Inc. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

Media Contact:
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FCW WRESTLING (W/ LINK TO PHOTO'S) 6/17/2008

Courtesy of Rob Beukema:

http://flrankings.proboards80.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=9901&page=1

Excellent show and a packed house at Bourbon Street for FCW !!

If anyone has results can you please forward them on ? It would be great to post on here to go along with the photo's.

If you're new to the Florida Indy Board and checking out the photo's, sign up! Give your comments on FCW and the shows if you get a chance to make your way out to them.

We're all here for the same reason...we love wrestling. I shoot ringside at FCW each show and appreciate Steve Kiern and the rest of FCW allowing me to do so... These kids give their all each week and I look forward to posting the photo's on here to prove it.

Enjoy them and thanks for checking out the pictures.

Erin Toughill Between The Ropes Interview

Courtesy of Adam Samons:

Between The Ropes
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
ESPN Florida AM 1080 and AM 1060
Simulcast online at BetweenTheRopes.com

On Tuesday night, June 17th, female mixed martial artist Erin Toughill joined hosts Brian Fritz, Dickerman, and Vito DeNucci live on Between The Ropes on ESPN Florida AM 1080 and AM 1060 to discuss the possibility of fighting Gina Carano, Tara LaRosa's manly appearance, her role on American Gladiators, and much more.

The interview began with a little discussion of Erin's role on this season of American Gladiators. She said she likely got the call to interview and audition for the show because they were looking for more legitimate athletes rather than the fitness models they had last year. She also said that the show tends to pick the people to become gladiators and then build the gimmicks around them rather than looking for someone to fit a predetermined gimmick.

The focus of the interview then quickly shifted to Erin's work as a mixed martial artist and how she got along with Gina Carano behind the scenes of American Gladiators. Erin said that "when we're working together we all have good professional relationships, but with Gina and I the main thing we do is professional fighting. I'm not as well known as Gina and I think it's great that she gets the exposure…but there are other female fighters out there. I did an interview the other day and they really thought that Gina Carano was the champion of the world and she just beats everybody. I had to go on there and dispel that because there could be nothing further from the truth." Later on in the interview Erin began lobbying for a fight with Gina, saying that Gina would have to start fighting some real competition soon and she is just waiting to get that opportunity.

Erin then gave her thoughts on some other female mixed martial artists, specifically Tara LaRosa. "I think Tara's big thing is that she's jealous because she kind of looks like a guy…She's talked a lot of trash on me as well and we're in completely different weight classes so she can go in and have her interviews and talk behind a computer screen and feel nice and safe. Tara has been around a long time and they talk about her being "the pioneer," come on, a pioneer is someone who has been doing this from the beginning and that's where I come in. I've been a pro for nine years."

Erin was then asked about why she hasn't fought in over a year. She explained that in 2007 she had 4 separate fights fall through, including a main event fight in Las Vegas that fell through the night before it was supposed to happen. Because of the financial ramifications of so many fights falling through she said she decided to take some time off and get some exposure with her role on American Gladiators.

The interview concluded with Erin being asked what weight she fights at. Erin said she had fought as high as 165 pounds and is currently in negotiations with Elite XC to fight at 150 pounds. She said that she'd be willing to fight Gina at that weight or even a catch weight if that was what had to happen.

To listen to the entire Erin Toughill interview, including her thoughts on the chances of an American Gladiators/Elite XC cross promotion and how she's do on a cheesy game show like Spike's Most Extreme Elimination Challenge, as well as the entire June 17th edition of Between The Ropes in streaming audio, visit the show online at http://www.BetweenTheRopes.com. In addition to listening to this week's show you can become a site member and access hundreds of previous Between The Ropes shows and interviews. Join us for Between The Ropes for two hours every Tuesday night at 6:00pm ET on ESPN Florida AM 1080 and AM 1060 and worldwide on BetweenTheRopes.com.

FCW Results 6/17/08

Courtesy of David Westbrook & Florida Championship Wrestling:

FCW June 17th at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, FL

"Handsome" Heath's Happy Hour w/ your host "Handsome" Heath Miller
Special guest "The Canadian Bad Boy" Shawn Spears
Spears challenged Florida Heavyweight Champion Jake Hager but was interrupted by Miller after Spears claimed Hager hadn't beaten anyone worthwhile during his 51-0 start to his career. Miller then challenged Spears to a number one contenders match.

"Ass Kicker" Jay Bradley v. Gabe Tuft
Tuft via pinfall

Mixed Tag Team Match
Roucka & "The Campus Legend" Brad Allen v. Brianna Bella & Lupo Martinez
Roucka & Allen via pinfall after Allen pinned Martinez

"Wildcat" Chris Harris v. Kafu w/ Daisy
Kafu via pinfall

Tag Team Match
"The Upgrade" Tyrone Jones & Andrew Vein v. "The Canadian Bulldogs" T.J. Wilson & D.H. Smith
The Canadian Bulldogs via pinfall after Smith pinned Vein

Sinn Bowdee v. Atlas Dabone
Dabone via pinfall

Alicia Fox interview about being called up to Smackdown

Afa Jr. v. Evan Bourne
Bourne via DQ after a low blow by Afa Jr

"The Natural" Nic Nemeth w/ "The Campus Legend" Brad Allen & Tiffany v. Greg Jackson
Jackson via pinfall. After the match, Jackson was attacked by Nemeth and Allen until Lupo Martinez came in and made the save

Katie Lea Burchill v. Nicole Bella
Bella via pinfall after Brianna Bella switched places with Nicole while the referee's back was turned

Florida Tag Team Championship Match
Sheamus O' Shaunessy & "Sterling" Jack Gabriel v. "The Empire" Drew McIntyre & Stu Sanders (champions)
McIntyre & Sanders via pinfall after Sanders pinned O' Shaunessy. Gabriel accidently hit O' Shaunessy with a tag title leading to the pinfall. After the match, Gabriel attacked O'Shaunessy

#1 Contenders Match
"The Canadian Bad Boy" Shawn Spears v. "Handsome" Heath Miller
Spears via pinfall

*Next Tuesday, June 24th matches that have been announced*
Florida Heavyweight Championship Match
Shawn Spears v. Jake Hager (champion)

IMMAE Announces Partnership With Marc Ecko Enterprises For Upcoming August MMA Expo Event

Courtesy of IMMAE Media:

Huntington Beach, CA (June 18, 2008) -The International MMA Expo, also known as IMMAE, will have product from the *ecko unltd. brand as well as sponsored athletes in attendance at their event from August 1st through 3rd at the Long Beach Convention Center. Marc Ecko Enterprises (MEE), through their *ecko unltd. brand, supports the sport of Mixed Martial Arts through both athlete sponsorships and with a clothing line branded with the MMA logo and iconic rhino and design imagery. Mixed Martial Arts is an emerging market and demographic for MEE and the *ecko unltd., which already holds massive mainstream support from teens and young adults coast to coast, and around the world.

Founded in 1993 by Marc Ecko, Seth Gerszberg, and Marci Tapper with just 6 T-shirt designs, Marc Ecko Enterprises has evolved into a full-scale global fashion and lifestyle company that reported global retail sales of over $1.5 billion in 2007.

IMMAE representatives released the following statement, "Having a global brand like *ecko unltd. in attendance adds a completely new dimension to a Mixed Martial Arts Expo such as IMMAE. Having the support of companies like Marc Ecko Enterprises, companies with the vision to see the future of MMA, the sport and the industry is destined to reach un-paralleled heights."

The *ecko untld. booth at IMMAE will have some of the top professional MMA fighters on hand signing autographs and greeting fans including Joe "Daddy" Stevenson, Jens "Lil Evil" Pulver, Frank Mir, and Nathan Diaz - one of the top stars of the Ultimate Fighter reality TV show on Spike TV. *ecko unltd. will also have branded items at discount prices available at their booth, including the first line of shorts bearing the MMA logo.

Eric Samson, MEE's combat sports marketing manager, stated, "We excited to be part of an event that showcases the emerging sport of Mixed Martial Arts. As a company, we pride ourselves on being out in front of sports and athletes that are setting trends and gaining momentum when others trail behind us".

For more information on *ecko unltd., please visit www.marcecko.com or to purchase the MMA branded apparel, visit www.shopecko.com.

For more information on the International MMA Expo, visit www.immae.tv

IMMAE MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION
International MMA Expo
17011 Beach Blvd, Suite 900
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(866) 99-IMMAE
Fax (866) 431-7132
Email: press@immae.tv

On-Sale Date For 'UFC: Silva Vs. Irvin'

The general public will get their crack at tickets on Saturday, June 21, at 1 PM PT. If you're a 'Fight Club' member, your chance comes on Friday, June 20, at 10 AM PT.

I've Decided To Bravely Step (Well, More Like, Lightly Tiptoe) Into Whatever Century This Is

I still don't have digital cable, a cell phone, or even Caller ID, but thanx to some of Casey's gentle prodding (and a lot of his help), this site finally has an RSS feed. Yep, I still don't know exactly what it does, but we've got one. Don't believe me? Take a look at the top-right corner of this page, or just click here.

McMahon’s Millions Draw Ratings

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

STAMFORD, Conn., June 18, 2008 -- Monday Night RAW® on the USA Network was the No. 1 program on television among males 18-49, beating all other TV programming on broadcast and cable. Additionally, RAW was the #1 cable program Monday night.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://ww.wwe.com/worldwide/

Media Contact: Gary Davis, 203-353-5066
Investor Contact: Michael Weitz, 203-352-8642

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ECW is a trademark of WWE Libraries, Inc. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/18/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Jimmy Rave, who just returned to the states following his participation in the New Japan Pro Wrestling Super Juniors Tournament, joins Peach State Pandemonium on June 18. The program will also feature Cru Jones, recently named Wrestler of the Month in Georgia, and Matthew Randazzo, author of Ring of Hell: the Story of Chris Benoit and the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry. Dan Masters and I host the show, and Tim Dix will provide additional commentary. Listen live at 9:00 PM ET, and feel free to call in at (347) 324-5735 with questions or comments. (Rich Tate)

World Wrestling Entertainment results from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on June 17: CM Punk over Jamie Noble and Chavo Guerrero in a three-way match; Kofi Kingston over Shelton Benjamin; Michelle McCool & Kelly Kelly over Natalya Neidhart & Victoria; the Great Khali over Shannon Moore; John Morrison & the Miz over Finlay & Hornswoggle to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Matt Hardy over Chuck Palumbo to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Kane & the Undertaker over Mark Henry & MVP; Vladimir Kozlov over Funaki; and Batista over WWE World Heavyweight Champion Edge by disqualification in a title match. WWE has announced the following events: August 18 in Chicago, IL, at the Allstate Arena (RAW); and November 5 in Mannheim, Germany, at SAP Arena. (Rich Tate)

Ultimate Championship Wrestling will be at the Armory in Dade City, FL, on June 20. Advertised: a four-way for the UCW Heavyweight Title, featuring Steve Madison, Scott Davis, Buck Quartermaine, and Freedom Ryder; Tony Atlas versus Damballah; Ox Baker versus Jumbo Barretta; the Heartbreak Express versus East Elite, with Fetish; and Travis Funk versus Excalibur. UCW will be at the Outlet Mall in Spring Hill, FL, on June 21. Advertised are the same matches, plus Scott David versus Mandrake. Matches for both events start at 7:00 PM. Also for both events, adult tickets for ringside are $25, and general admission is 20. Children under 12 get in for $10, but ringside for kids is $15. Call (813) 377-2590 for more information. (Rich Tate)

A previously announced Total Nonstop Action event, originally planned for August 9 in Corinth, MS, has been postponed. No reschedule date has been announced at this time. (Rich Tate)

A Memphis/USWA Legends event will take place October 17-19 in Owensboro, KY and Evansville, IN. Advertised: Tommy Rich, Terry Funk, Robert Fuller, Jimmy Valiant, Pat Tanaka, Brickhouse Brown, Jimmy Golden, Pork Chop Cash, Bill Dundee, and Missy Hyatt. VIP Passes will be $120. Event promoter Tim Beal promises more names, and can be contacted via email at timab80@aol.com for more information. (Rich Tate)

Ring of Honor has announced the following event: November 7 in Montreal, Quebec, CA, at the Centre Jean-Claude Malepart. Tickets go on sale on June 24. (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

Gerweck is reporting that Ricky Morton and Bobby Eaton were suspended from wrestling in Kentucky until a hearing before the Athletic Commission. Apparently, they had committed to work for a promoter there on June 7. Instead, they were at the National Wrestling Alliance event in Atlanta, GA, that night. (Rich Tate)

Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Mitsu Misawa (46), Big Vito (39), and Melissa Coates (37).

Today in Memoriam: Rip Collins (1993), Rod Trongard (72, 2005), and Ricky Fowler (52, 2007).

NOSTALGIA

JUNE 18, 1929 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Earl McGrory – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Freberg and Joe Rogacki wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Paul Jones defeated Mike Rembert (2-0) at 16:10 and 1:00 / Notes: This appears to have been the last event promoted by Earl McGrory. Henry Weber picked up the torch in Atlanta five months later.

JUNE 18, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson – Promoter) > Frank Remille defeated Jimmy Hope > Ted Sarris defeated Tarzan Jordan > Spike O’Brien defeated Eddie Stecher / Notes: Eddie Stecher substituted for Bill Crussell in the match with Spike O’Brien.

JUNE 18, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Sammy Miller defeated Whitey Patterson > Tarzan Jordan defeated Honey Boy Hackney > Jack Ross defeated Louis LaChene / Notes: It was reported that 5,000 were in attendance for this card. All fans in attendance were given a free gift. Among the gifts were 500 baskets of groceries, 500 boxes of candy, two radios, and beer and wine.

JUNE 18, 1936 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Bill Collins versus the Satin Kid > Billy Rayburn versus Sammy Miller > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Jordan* versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Tarzan Jordan had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack Ross on June 15, 1936, in Atlanta.

JUNE 18, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST END ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Ferona versus Baron Von Hoffman > Bill Collins versus Buck Lawson > Petro Rossi defeated John Mauldin by countout / Notes: Aside from the match between Petro Rossi and John Mauldin, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.

JUNE 18, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Mauldin defeated Jack McAdams > John Grandovich defeated Roy Graham > Ralph Garibaldi & Dorv Roche defeated Cowboy Luttrall & the Black Panther / Notes: Jack McAdams substituted for Roland Kirchmeyer in the match with John Mauldin. The Black Panther had vowed he would unmask if he and Cowboy Luttrall could not defeat Ralph Garibaldi & Dorv Roche. He unmasked following the match and was identified as Albert Mills.

JUNE 18, 1945 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > The Green Hornet defeated Nick Carter > Bill Collins defeated Wally Greb > Pat Kelly and Roland Kirchmeyer wrestled to a draw

JUNE 18, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Long defeated Al Getz > Al Galento & Babe Zaharias defeated Al Massey & Bobby Roberts > Pete Managoff defeated Jim Coffield > Joe Savoldi defeated Don Lee / Notes: Max Baer was the special referee for the match between Joe Savoldi and Don Lee.

JUNE 18, 1954 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Harry Smith wrestled to a draw > Red McIntyre defeated Clyde Steeves > Jack Steele & El Toro defeated Tex Riley & Chief Big Heart > Argentina Rocca defeated Art Nelson by disqualification / Notes: Although not mentioned, Kola Kwariani was likely in attendance, as he was charged with traveling with Argentina Rocca as a troubleshooter for him.

JUNE 18, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White versus Bulldog Lawley > Ivor Barrett versus Chief Little Eagle > Pedro Godoy versus Lenny Montana > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* versus Fran Gravette / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964.

JUNE 18, 1963 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Joe defeated Silento Rodriguez at 14:00 > Tim Geohagen defeated Jack Bence > Bill Dromo defeated Tito Kopa at 11:00 > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn

JUNE 18, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Corsicans defeated Greg Peterson & Tony Baillargeon > Bad Boy Hines defeated Harry Smith > Bob Orton defeated Lester Welch > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Mario & Al Galento* defeated Buddy Fuller & Chief Little Eagle / Notes: During the match between Mario & Al Galento and Buddy Fuller & Chief Little Eagle, Fuller injured Al Galento’s foot. The Galentos had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle on June 11, 1965, in Atlanta. Eddie Graham had been scheduled, but there was no mention in the reports following the card.

JUNE 18, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane versus Evil Eye Valentine > Greg Peterson versus Ken Yates > Enrique & Alberto Torres versus Jack Bence & Wildman Wehba / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JUNE 18, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated Roberto Gonzalez > Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson and Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon wrestled to a draw > Louie Tillet defeated El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

JUNE 18, 1971 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Krusher Karlson by disqualification > Bill Dromo defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Women’s Match: Kay Noble and Jean Antone wrestled to a draw > Klondike Bill defeated Guillotine Gordon > Elimination Tag Team Match (No TL): Ray Gunkel, Dick Steinborn, Kubla Khan & El Mongol defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe & the Assassins > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt* defeated the Professional / Notes: Jean Antone substituted for Betty Nicoli in the match with Kay Noble. Per the stipulation when Ray Gunkel, Dick Steinborn, Kubla Khan & El Mongol defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe & the Assassins, Gunkel won the reported $1,500 purse for being the last man standing. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. It is unclear as to how Colt became recognized as Georgia Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows El Mongol defending the title against Guillotine Gordon on May 28, 1970, in Atlanta. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Dick Steinborn participated in an autograph session for fans.

JUNE 18, 1974 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Ted Oates and the Champ wrestled to a draw > Charlie Cook defeated Oki Shikina > Lanny Poffo defeated Wayne Cowan > The Islanders defeated Kim Duk & the Great Fuji > Tarzan Tyler and El Mongol wrestled to a draw > Bob Ellis, Ron Pritchard & Carlos Colon defeated Jerry Graham & the Royal Kangaroos by disqualification > US Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* defeated Ox Baker > Russian Chain Match: the Magnificent Zulu defeated the Missouri Mauler > Ernie Ladd defeated Crusher Verdu by disqualification > Brass Knuckles Cage Match (No DQ / No TL): the Assassins defeated Rock Hunter & the Mighty Yankee / Notes: The match between Ernie Ladd and Crusher Verdu was billed as a “Battle of the Giants”. Rock Hunter managed the Mighty Yankee. Rock Hunter managed Jerry Graham, Crusher Verdu, the Missouri Mauler, and the Mighty Yankee. The program we have for this card features an advertisement urging fans to vote for Robb Pitts for the seat of Fulton County Commissioner for the sixth district.

JUNE 18, 1974 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Doug Somers > Big John defeated Steve Keirn > Art Nelson defeated Gene Yates > The Great Mephisto defeated Dennis Stamp > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Ron & Terry Garvin* and Jack Welch & Mr. Wrestling #1 wrestled to a draw > Southeastern Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* versus Bill Dromo & Jerry Oates ruled a no contest / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

JUNE 18, 1976 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Charles and Skip Young wrestled to a draw > Jan Nelson defeated Les Thornton > The Red Devils defeated Rick Martel & Ken Mantell > Pak Song defeated Dean Ho > Abdullah the Butcher defeated Ernie Ladd > Dick Slater versus Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: Dick Slater and Thunderbolt Patterson were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 18, 1977 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Slater defeated Jerry Stubbs > Tape: Ole & Gene Anderson versus Bill Watts & Thunderbolt Patterson > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Richard Blood & Terry Gibbs > Paul Jones defeated Charlie Fulton > Waldo Von Erich defeated Larry Cheatham > Pak Song defeated Mike Pappas / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JUNE 18, 1978 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pez Whatley and Hartford Love wrestled to a draw > Rick Martel & Tommy Rich defeated Mad Dog Martin & the French Angel > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated the Assassin by countout > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Armstrong defeated King Kong Mosca* by disqualification > 1,000 Silver Dollar Taped Fist Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole Anderson > Columbus Heavyweight Title Match: Stan Hansen defeated Abdullah the Butcher* to win title / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JUNE 18, 1978 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Bill Howard and Mr. Saito wrestled to a draw > Don Kernodle defeated Frank Monte > Ted Oates & Swede Hanson defeated Gene Anderson & Jerry Blackwell > Paul Jones defeated Baron Von Raschke > Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title Match: Ken Patera* defeated Ricky Steamboat by disqualification

JUNE 18, 1979 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs defeated Ben Alexander > Mike Stallings defeated John Wolfe > Ray Candy defeated the Masked Superstar > Georgia Television Title Match: Blackjack Lanza* defeated Bob Armstrong > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* defeated Stan Hansen & Wahoo McDaniel / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.

JUNE 18, 1980 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gilbert defeated Charlie Fulton > Kevin Sullivan defeated Genichiro Tenryu > Mark Lewin defeated Don Diamond > Tommy Rich defeated Bob Sweetan > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Assassin #1 > Tony Atlas defeated Baron Von Raschke > Russian Chain Match: Alexis Smirnoff defeated Lars Anderson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin.

JUNE 18, 1983 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Bill Dundee – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve O defeated Bill Rose > The French Angel & the Bounty Hunter defeated Ray Candy & Joe Lightfoot > The Stray Cat defeated Larry Hare > Carl Fergie & Norman Frederick Charles III defeated the Fantastic Ones > Bill Dundee defeated Dutch Mantell / Notes: Joe Lightfoot substituted for Gerald Finley to team Ray Candy with in the match with the French Angel & the Bounty Hunter. Jim Cornette managed Carl Fergie, Norman Frederick Charles III, the French Angel, and the Bounty Hunter.

JUNE 18, 1983 (SATURDAY) – KNOXVILLE, TN – CIVIC COLISEUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Roop versus Rick Rood > Stan Hansen & Pez Whatley versus the Road Warriors > Ron Garvin versus the Iron Sheik > Dick Murdoch versus Buzz Sawyer > Tommy Rich & Ernie Shavers versus Larry Zbyszko & Killer Brooks / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer, the Iron Sheik, and the Road Warriors.

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL BOUTS FOR UFC 86: JACKSON VS. GRIFFIN

Courtesy of the Ultimate Fighting Championship:

For Immediate Release:
June 18, 2008

RICARDO ALMEIDA vs. PATRICK COTE
GLEISON TIBAU vs. JOE STEVENSON
CHRIS LYTLE vs. JOSH KOSCHECK
MARCUS AURELIO vs. TYSON GRIFFIN

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008
LIVE FROM MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization today announced four more fights on the star studded card for the upcoming UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN which features opposing coaches for The Ultimate Fighter® Season 7, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and the winner of the first-ever season of The Ultimate Fighter, Forrest Griffin as they battle for light heavyweight supremacy. The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization presents UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, July 5, 2008.

Added to the fight card are exciting match-ups between Ricardo Almeida vs. Patrick Cote; Gleison Tibau vs. Joe Stevenson; Chris Lytle vs. Josh Koscheck; and Marcus Aurelio vs. Tyson Griffin.

Tickets for UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN are on sale now and are priced at $800, $500, $300, $200, $100 and $50. Tickets are being sold at any Mandalay Bay box office and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers, Macy’s West at the Fashion Show Mall and Ritmo Latino). To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Mandalay Bay box office at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.ufc.com, www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

UFC 86: JACKSON vs. GRIFFIN is available live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN, Bell ExpressVu, Shaw Communications and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $44.95 for standard definition or high-definition broadcasts (where available).

Ricardo “Big Dog” Almeida (9-2-0) 6’0”/185 lbs., fighting out of Hamilton, NJ took a four year hiatus from mixed martial arts (MMA), and when he returned to the sport in February it was like he had never left, as the middleweight contender needed only 68 seconds to submit Rob Yundt at UFC 81 in Las Vegas. Now back firmly entrenched with the top 185-pounders in the world, the Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt is ready for the next step in his career against Patrick “The Predator” Cote. Fighting out of Quebec City, Canada, the 5’11”/185 lb. Cote, had a rocky start to his UFC career that saw him lose four consecutive fights to world-class foes such as Tito Ortiz and Chris Leben. “The Predator” has made a complete turnaround, not only winning three in a row in the Octagon™, but doing so in emphatic fashion as he decisioned Scott Smith, and then knocked out Kendall Grove and Drew McFedries. On the verge of a title shot, Cote must first get by his toughest foe to date in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wizard Almeida.

Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (33-8-0) 5’7”/155 lbs., fighting out of Victorville, Calif., is one of those fighters that you sometimes learn more about in defeat than you do in victory. That was the case in January when The Ultimate Fighter® Season 2 winner Stevenson fell short in his UFC lightweight title bout against BJ Penn at UFC 80. Despite a bad cut, “Daddy” showed not only his prodigious talent, but the heart of a champion. In his return to the Octagon, he knows he has what it takes to not only get another title shot, but to win the coveted belt. He begins his road back to the crown against ground ace Gleison Tibau (27-4-0). Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., and a member of the respected American Top Team, the 5’10”/155lb., Tibau showed he belonged in the Octagon in November of 2006 as he put forth a courageous effort against Nick Diaz at UFC 65. Displaying stellar jiu-jitsu techniques that had Diaz in trouble, Tibau was eventually overpowered by the bigger fighter and stopped in the second round. With the knowledge gained from the loss and a drop to the 155 pound weight class, the 24-year old native of Rio Grande Norte, Brazil got back in the Octagon and showed what he can truly do when he’s on a level playing field as he decisioned hard-nosed Jason Dent at UFC 68. He then moved on to submit Jeff Cox with a beautiful arm triangle choke at UFC Fight Night, and then decisioned Terry Etim at UFC 75. Tibau looks to rebound from a hard-fought loss to Tyson Griffin when he takes on Stevenson.

Chris “Lights Out” Lytle (35-14-4) 5’11”/170 lbs., fighting out of Indianapolis, Ind., is no pushover. If a young fighter has aspirations of getting to the next level in the UFC welterweight division, he has to get by seasoned veteran Lytle. More often than not, it’s been “Lights Out” for fighters like Kyle Bradley, Jason Gilliam, Ronald Jhun, and Tiki Ghosn. For him, fighting is just a way of life. At UFC 86, the Indiana standout looks to derail the Josh “Kos” Koscheck express and make his own way up the 170-pound ladder. “Kos” (13-2-0) 5’10”/170 lbs., is a UFC mainstay with eight Octagon wins to his name. Koscheck used to be seen strictly as a ground and pounder with world-class wrestling skills. Then after his impressive wins over Diego Sanchez and Dustin Hazelett, “Kos” has shown an ever-expanding array of striking skills. At his core though, he still credits wrestling for giving him a key mental edge over his opponents come fight time. If Koscheck is looking for another tough test, he will have ample opportunity to get one against perennial contender Lytle.

Tyson Griffin (11-1-0) 5’6”/155 lbs., fighting out of Las Vegas, Nev., is a relentless force in the Octagon who has already taken down the likes of Clay Guida, Thiago Tavares, and Gleison Tibau. Griffin is on the fast track to a title shot in one of the game’s toughest divisions, and gets his chance to really prove himself against Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio. In fact, the only thing that could top a victory over “Maximus” is if Griffin can score his first knockout or submission since September of 2006. Aurelio (14-5-0) 5’10”/155 lbs., had a rocky start to his UFC career. The Brazilian standout fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. got back to the form that he showed in scoring big Japanese wins over Takanori Gomi and Jutaro Nakao, when he dismantled Luke Caudillo and Ryan Roberts. Now the task for Aurelio is a formidable one, as he will match fists and wits with rising lightweight star Griffin.

The remaining bouts for UFC 86 will be announced in the near future. All bouts are live and subject to change. For further information on the UFC visit www.ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or www.ufcespanol.com.

About The Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® is the world’s leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC® produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, Shaw Pay-Per-View, Bell ExpressVU, Viewers Choice and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit www.ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or www.ufcespanol.com.

Ultimate Fighting Championship®, Ultimate Fighting®, UFC®, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa™, The Octagon™ and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners.

New York (Once Again) Decides Not To Legalize Mixed-Martial-Arts

After delaying last week's motion to possibly legislate mixed-martial-arts, earlier today, New York State's Assembly Committee on Tourism, Arts and Sports Development has decided to shoot down the idea, for the foreseeable future.

Alan Wojcik Reviews New KayfabeCommentaries Releases

Courtesy of the medium-sized man:

Since coming onto the wrestling DVD market KayfabeCommentaries.com has brought together some of wrestling greatest minds, colorful personalities and Gabe Sapolsky for different styles of shoot interviews that take you where fantasy and reality come together. In the process they have created two unique series that keep getting better with each release.

The first series is called Guest Booker where Sean Oliver matches a great matchmaker, wrestling mind or Gabe Sapolsky with a fantasy booking scenario, sitting them in front of a dry erase board with a roster to do what they will. In this scenario we have seen Kevin Sullivan, JJ Dillon and Raven rebuild WWF of 1984, ECW of 1996 and now we get the brilliant "Playboy" Gary Hart (who passed away days after making the DVD) who is asked to save the Dallas Territory/World Class from the promotions demise that began in 1986. A little background is provided by Oliver so the fans understand the terrain of the promotion. During that time WCCW lost major talent to Bill Watts’ UWF, their booker Ken Mantell to another promotion, Kerry Von Erich to the infamous motorcycle accident that June and owner Fritz Von Erich walked away from the National Wrestling Alliance cutting his ties to the Crockett’s.

Oliver allows Hart to book WCCW as if none of that ever happened. The exercise has Hart book from the early summer until the annual Star Wars card Thanksgiving night. If you have seen either history of World Class DVD’s you already know Hart was a walking wrestling encyclopedia and booking genius. Oliver lets him shine as Hart saves the territory by using the link to the NWA World Heavyweight and Tag Team championships to make his talent look great. Along the way you get a history of the Texas wrestling scene and what could have been. I strongly recommend getting this to broaden your mind and learn what true genius in wrestling looked like.

The other new genre of DVD KC.com has created is called YouShoot which is a new spin on the traditional shoot interview. Instead of a faceless interviewer asking the questions, Oliver sits the subject down in front of a laptop, reading questions fans and wrestling webwriters have sent into the website. Past subjects include the always controversial Honky Tonk Man and Missy Hyatt and are they are joined by the hardcore original The Sandman.

Thanks to a unlimited amount of his favorite beer "Hak" holds nothing back on his time in ECW, WCW, the WWE version of ECW, TNA, drug use in the business, rats, divas and other sexual situations, Tod Gordon, Paul Heyman and other things you need to see instead of read about. Sandman and Oliver sit for 2 hours and 20 minutes keeping the viewer entertained as the wrestling fans make things fun, serious and sometimes downright stupid. Sandman comes across as all three as well as very intelligent on certain topics. Grab this one if you were a fan of ECW or the man who carries a beer, cigarette and Singapore cane everywhere he goes.

According to the website address listed above they have two new items in preparation: YouShoot with Jamie Dundee and Guest Booker with Greg Gagne.

UCW Pro Wrestling Mega Wrestling Weekend: Ox Baker, Tony Atlas, Funk And More...

Courtesy of Ultimate Championship Wrestling:

ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2008
DADE CITY ARMORY
38017 LIVE OAK AVE
DADE CITY, FLORIDA

MATCHTIME: 7 PM

TICKET PRICES:
ADULT TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION $20.00
RINGSIDE $25.00

CHILDREN UNDER 12 $10.00
RINGSIDE $15.00

FOR MORE INFO CALL: 813-377-2590

WEBSITE: http://ucwcentral. com/

MAIN EVENT
4 way challenge for UCW Championship
Steve Madison vs. "Sensational" Scott Davis vs. Freedom Ryder vs. Buck
Quartermaine

SPECIAL EVENT
"Mr. USA" Tony Atlas vs. Damballah

"Master of the Heart Punch" Ox Baker vs. Jumbo "I'm the Best" Barretta

TAG TEAM ACTION
The Heartbreak Express vs. East Elite w/Fetish

Travis Funk vs. Excalibor

Ring Announcer: Shannon Rose

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* *

ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2008
OUTLET MALL
3021 US 19
SPRING HILL, FLORIDA

MATCHTIME: 7 PM

TICKET PRICES:
ADULT TICKETS: GENERAL ADMISSION $20.00
RINGSIDE $25.00

CHILDREN UNDER 12 $10.00
RINGSIDE $15.00

FOR MORE INFO CALL: 813-377-2590

WEBSITE: http://ucwcentral. com/

MAIN EVENT
4 way challenge for UCW Championship

Steve Madison vs. "Sensational" Scott Davis VS Freedom Ryder VS Buck
Quartermaine

SPECIAL EVENT
"Mr. USA" Tony Atlas vs. Damballah

"Master of the Heart Punch" Ox Baker vs. Jumbo "I'm the Best" Barretta

TAG TEAM ACTION
The Heartbreak Express vs. East Elite w/Fetish

Travis Funk vs. Excalibor

Mandrake vs. "Sensational" Scott Davis

Ring Announcer: Shannon Rose

************ ********* ********* ********* ********* ********* ****
CARDS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Shawn Tompkins To Fight For XFA

Courtesy of the Xtreme Fighting Association:

World renowned veteran mixed martial arts (MMA) Elite Trainer and Muay Thai World Champion Fighter, Shawn Tompkins, has signed an agreement to fight for the Xtreme Fighting Association (XFA).

Las Vegas, NV (June 18, 2008) -- Shawn Tompkins to fight for the Xtreme Fighting Association (XFA).

Shawn Tompkins is originally from Ontario, Canada, where he ran Canada's most successful MMA gym for over 10 years, Team Tompkins Muay Thai & Submission. He now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and is the Head Trainer and Gym Manager of the Xtreme Couture gym, where he trains elite professional athletes, including MMA World Champion Randy Couture and many of the top MMA fighters in the world. Previously he was the Head Striking coach for Team Quest and their leader Dan Henderson. Shawn has trained fighters such as Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva, Forrest Griffin, Kimbo Slice, Sam Stout, Dan Henderson, Chris Horodecki, Kendal Grove, Kevin Randelman, Phil Baroni and many many more, including 10 national and international champions.

As a fighter Shawn Tompkins has held 3 titles in the Thai Boxing world where he fought 47 professional fights with 43 wins. He has created such fighting champions and superstars as Mark "the Machine" Hominick, Sam "Hands of Stone" Stout and Chris "the Polish Hammer" Horodecki.

Developing his system through the foundation of the Bas Rutten Mixed Martial Arts System and has been the official Head Coach of the IFL's Los Angeles Anaconda's. The style of striking and game plans that Shawn Tompkins has put together for Mixed Martial Arts has made him one of the most sought out MMA trainers in the world and in 2007 was voted trainer of the year.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have Shawn join the XFA. He is widely respected throughout the MMA world internationally, as well as in the Muay Thai and Kickboxing community for his character and commitment to professionalism. He is exactly the kind of person we want representing the XFA," said Christopher Reis, President of the XFA. "With Shawn leading the way we believe additional elite athletes will be joining the XFA."

Shawn is known as a fierce competitor that has never refused a fight challenge, never backs up and never backs down. He has competed all over the world, fought everywhere from the jungle to basements in Brazil, where he fought bare-knuckle, no rules fights like his good friend Wandelei Silva.

"The XFA is a great place for me to get back in the ring. I love stand up fighting and have gotten to know and admire the XFA owners. They put the fighters first and have created a platform for all stand up fighting disciplines," said Tompkins. "The XFA has a very professional approach, which lifts the sport's credibility with mainstream audiences, corporate sponsors and network TV. I hope to have many fights with the XFA."

"There's a lot of speculation already building about who Shawn will be matched up with when he makes his XFA debut this fall," said Reis. "All we can say for now is, it will be a suitable opponent."

About The Xtreme Fighting Association (XFA):

Reis Sports Entertainment, LLC (RSE) is a Professional Martial Arts Promoter licensed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. RSE created the sports brand, the Xtreme Fighting Association TM (XFA) which holds regular events in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on XFA visit: www.XFAlive.com

For the latest news on Shawn Tompkins visit: http://xtremecouture.wordpress.com/category/shawn-tompkins/

To see an Interview of Shawn Tompkins: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/03/13/inside-xtreme-couture-w-shawn-tompkins/

Contact Information
Nikki Starr
XFA
http://www.XFAlive.com
702-263-0299

Another State Legalizes Mixed-Martial-Arts

As of yesterday, mixed-martial-arts is legal in Tennessee! That means, it won't be long before the UFC comes up with some catchy title for a pay-per-view to be held there.

On a separate note, the Governor dude also signed bills to benefit the environment and education, but who gives a fuck about that?

Funk's Corner - The Most Competitive Business In The World!

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

In the words of my Father, Dory Funk Sr., "Son, You are about to enter the most competitive business in the world."

As a young man, his words were hard to understand but they proved true. The "Superstars" you watch on television are some of the most competitive athletes in the world.

To become a doctor or a lawyer you need formal education, and the same is true of Pro Wrestling. Training and study of the in ring performance must be a priority of the serious student who desires a career in Pro Wrestling.

Television is the back bone of marketing in Pro Wrestling. Now the world is expanding to wrestling performance online for the whole wide world to enjoy the entertainment of Pro Wrestling.

!BANG! TV is our online world wide television show. Your appearance
on !BANG! TV will be viewed by wrestling promoters, friends and family around the world.

Now on our website at http://www.dory-funk.com you can watch our wrestlers perform on !BANG! TV.

Coming to !BANG! TV, Sunday July 6, TNA's Cowboy James Storm. Coming to !BANG! TV, Sunday July 13, All Japan Pro Wrestling's Talent Scout, Osamu Nishimura.

For more information on our training programs at the Funking Conservatory, Call 352-895-4658

Dory Funk Jr. - Coach of the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School.

The Funking Conservatory is the Official American Training Center for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® HEADS TO ATLANTA FOR UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH

Courtesy of the Ultimate Fighting Championship:

CHUCK "THE ICEMAN" LIDDELL vs. "SUGAR" RASHAD EVANS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2008
LIVE FROM PHILIPS ARENA

Tickets On Sale Saturday, June 21 at 12pm ET

Las Vegas, NV (USA), June 17, 2008 – Home to some of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts, the UFC® light heavyweight division is without question the most competitive in the sport. On Saturday, September 6th, two of the weight class’ best - legendary former champion Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and unbeaten rising star "Sugar" Rashad Evans – will finally meet in the Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization's historic first trip to Atlanta for UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH, live at Philips Arena.

"Chuck Liddell vs. Rashad Evans is a battle between the former champion looking to get a shot at reclaiming his crown and the undefeated contender looking to earn his first title shot," said Dana White, UFC President. "Chuck is a great wrestler and Rashad has shown improved striking skills so there is no way of telling what will happen when two fighters of this caliber collide. This is going to be another incredible fight, and I am so excited to bring UFC 88 Atlanta."

Originally scheduled to face off against each other on June’s UFC 85 card in London, a torn hamstring sidelined Liddell and forced him to withdraw from his bout with Evans. But if anything, the additional wait has steeled the resolve of both men to not only win this fight, but to end it in spectacular fashion for the loyal UFC fans of Georgia.

UFC 88 marks the organization’s first event in the state since Augusta’s UFC 13 show in May of 1997, and it’s first ever event in Atlanta. To kick off this inaugural event, White stated he will hold a UFC 88 press conference with Liddell and Evans in downtown Atlanta next Tuesday, June 24, and that later that day, the two fighters will attend an autograph session at Lenox Mall from 2 to 4pm ET.

Tickets for UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH will go on sale Sunday, June 21 at 12 Noon ET and will be priced at $604, $404, $254, $154 and $79. Tickets for UFC 88 will be available at Philip's Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by calling 404.249.6400.

UFC® Fight Club™ members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to this event Wednesday, June 18 at 10am ET via the website www.ufc.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Friday, June 20 starting at 10am ET. To access this presale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through www.ufc.com.

UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH is available live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. EST/7 p.m. PST on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN, Bell ExpressVu, Shaw Communications and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $44.95 for standard definition or high-definition broadcasts (where available).

One of the biggest stars in American sports, Chuck Liddell (21-5) is a fighter who needs no introduction to fight fans. Fresh off a thrilling three round win over Wanderlei Silva last December in a fight which easily lived up to over four years of expectations, the 38-year-old – owner of knockout wins over a Who’s Who of 205-pound stalwarts, including Randy Couture (twice), Tito Ortiz (twice), Renato Sobral (twice), Jeremy Horn, and Kevin Randleman - continues on his quest to regain his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship from Quinton “Rampage” Jackson; but to get there, he has to get by Evans, only the third undefeated fighter Liddell has ever faced.

"I'm excited to be back in training, and I'm excited to have this Rashad fight back on - I’m going to put pressure on him and put him down, because, unfortunately everyone has to have their first loss," said Liddell. "It's been a white since I fought on the East coast, so I'm looking forward to going out there and giving this knockout to Atlanta."

Evans (16-0-1) burst on the UFC scene in style in 2005 when he won the heavyweight division of season two of The Ultimate Fighter®, winning four fights en route to the title. Dropping back to his natural weight class at 205 pounds, he has kept the momentum going with five wins and just one controversial draw against
former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz in July of 2007. Among his victims are standouts Stephan Bonnar and Jason Lambert, and in his most recent bout at UFC 78 last November, he pounded out a three round decision win over previously unbeaten British star Michael “The Count” Bisping. Now Evans has his sights on taking down a UFC icon on September 6th.

"I'm honored to fight Chuck, it's good to fight someone who has been where you want to be. This is going to be a tough fight though, I know someone is gonna be finished, and I think it'll be Chuck," said Evans. "I'm excited to go to Atlanta, I've heard great things about the city, I've never been there before, but I know there's no better way to experience a place than to have thousands of people all there to see you fight."

The remaining bouts for UFC 88 will be announced in the near future. All bouts live and subject to change. For further information on the UFC visit ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or ufcespanol.com.

About The Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the world’s leading professional mixed martial arts organization and offers the premier series of MMA sports events. Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC produces over twelve live pay-per-view events annually that are distributed residentially through North American cable and satellite providers including iNDEMAND Networks, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN Entertainment, Shaw Pay-Per-View, Bell ExpressVU, Viewers Choice, SaskTel Max™ and via the Internet worldwide on Yahoo! Sports, and commercially through Joe Hand Promotions in the U.S. and Canadastar in Canada. In addition to its North American distribution, UFC programming is distributed in over 100 countries and territories throughout the world. For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit ufc.com or uk.ufc.com or ufcespanol.com.

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Ultimate Fighting, UFC, The Ultimate Fighter®, Submission®, As Real As It Gets®, Zuffa™, The Octagon™ and the eight-sided competition mat and cage design are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by Zuffa, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks referenced herein may be the property of Zuffa, LLC or other respective owners.

UFC 88 Gets A Tagline ...

And, with those creative juices flowing, the powers-that-be have decided on 'Breakthrough.' How do they do it?