SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/12/2009

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NEWS and NOTES

Casey Trowbridge, from Combat Hooligans, filled in for Ric Gillespie last night hosting MMA Sunday, a presentation of Georgia Wrestling History’s GWH Radio Network. Click here for the archive.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW/ECW crew will be in Sioux City, IA, at the Tyson Events Center for the live RAW broadcast tonight. Tuesday’s ECW broadcast will also be taped. Advertised: John Cena versus Shawn Michaels; Randy Orton versus Kane; William Regal defends the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title against CM Punk, and the title can change hands on a disqualification; and Matt Hardy defends the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title against Jack Swagger. Also on the bill: Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio. Bell time is 6:30 PM. The live RAW feed on USA Network begins at 9:00 PM ET.

WWE’s SmackDown crew will be in St. Joseph, MO, at the St. Joseph Civic Arena tonight. Advertised: Jeff Hardy defends the WWE Heavyweight Title against Edge; the Big Show versus the Great Khali; and Shelton Benjamin defends the WWE US Heavyweight Title against Hurricane Helms. Bell time is 7:00 PM.

WWE results from the RAW/ECW house show at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA, on January 11: Jack Hardy over Jack Swagger to retain the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title; Beth Phoenix over Melina to retain the WWE Women’s Title; John Morrison & the Miz over Cryme Tyme to retain the WWE World Tag Team Title; Finlay, with Hornswoggle, over Mark Henry, with Tony Atlas, in a Belfast brawl; William Regal, with Layla, over Kofi Kingston to retain the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes over Rey Mysterio & CM Punk; and John Cena over Chris Jericho to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title.

WWE World Wrestling Entertainment results from the SmackDown house show at the JQH Arena in Springfield, MO, on January 11: R-Truth over Shelton Benjamin; Umaga over Jimmy Wang Yang; Eve Torres over Natalya, with Kung Funaki as referee; Vladimir Kozlov over Hurricane Helms; Kizarny over MVP; Carlito & Primo Colon over Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson; the Big Show over the Great Khali; and Jeff Hardy over Edge.

WWE results from the RAW/ECW house show at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN, on January 10: Matt Hardy over Jack Swagger; Beth Phoenix over Melina; John Morrison & the Miz over Cryme Tyme; Finlay over Mark Henry; William Regal over Kofi Kingston; Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes over Rey Mysterio & CM Punk; and John Cena over Chris Jericho.

WWE results from the SmackDown house show at the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, MO, on January 10: R-Truth over Shelton Benjamin; Umaga over Jimmy Wang Yang; Eve Torres over Natalya; Vladimir Kozlov over Hurricane Helms; Kizarny over MVP; Carlito & Primo Colon over Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson; the Big Show over the Great Khali; and Jeff Hardy over Edge to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title.

Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight.

TNA results from the Genesis PPV broadcast from the Bojangles Arena in Charlotte, NC, on January 11: Eric Young & the Latin American Xchange over Jimmy Rave, Sonjay Dutt & Kiyoshi in a six-man elimination match when Hernandez pinned Rave; Alex Shelly over Chris Sabin to win the vacant TNA X Division Title; Shane Sewell over Sheik Abdul Bashir, with help from Earl Hebner; in a triple threat tag team match, Beer Money, Inc., with Jacqueline, over Jay Lethal & Consequences Creed and Matt Morgan & Abyss to win the TNA World Tag Team Title; Taylor Wilde, Roxxi Laveaux & ODB over Rhaka Khan, Raisha Saeed & Sojourner Bolt; Kurt Angle over Jeff Jarrett; Sting over Rhino to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title; and the main event featuring Mick Foley, A.J. Styles & Brother Devon versus Kevin Nash, Scott Steiner & Booker T ended in a double countout.

The following information in regard to birthdays and memoriams has been compiled from various sources. In the event you can let us know of any omissions or corrections, please email to contributions@georgiawrestlinghistory.com.

Today’s Birthdays: Brian Blair (1954), Luna Vachon (1962), and Krissy Vaine (1981).

Today In Memoriam: Jim Hady (36, 1969).

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

This week’s Who’s Slamming Who? Shows have been updated. Click here for audio commentary from various wrestling figures, including Jerry Jarrett, Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams, the Iron Sheik, Bill Behrens, and Jody Hamilton.

Heavily touted film "The Wrestler" was part of a 1-2 punch at the 2009 Golden Globes as Mickey Rourke picked up the "Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama" award, and theme song "The Wrestler", written and performed by Bruce Springsteen for the movie, won for best original song.

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling results from January 10 in Easley, SC at the Easley High School. Paid attendance was 2600. Wow. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair began the show with a several minute long promo which was well received. Chris Hamrick bested Andrue Bane to win the vacant NWA Mid-Atlantic Hardcore Title (last held by the Barbarian) in 12:15, Amber O'Neal defeated Daffney in 13:02, Bobby Eaton won over the Russian Assassin (Jeff Justice) in 8:25, Ricky Morton defeated Donnie Dollar$ in 8:02, NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Buff Bagwell retained his title with a win over #1 contender Rikki Nelson (MACW Jr. Champ) in 13:38.

Gimmicks Only Underground Grappling Entertainment results from “Winter Wars” at Vintage 21 in Raleigh, NC, on January 9. Shah of Grog vs. Brad Stutts ruled a no contest. BJ Miracle w/ Trailer Park Model & Fabulous Frankie defeated The Goat. The Taker w/ Donna the Dead defeated Shawn Alexander w/ Rusty Allen. The Krazy Killer Klowns defeated Fabulous Frankie Fontaine & Trailer Park Model w/ BJ Miracle to win the Gouge Tag Team belts. Lee Valiant & Nicky Richards w/ Brad Stutts defeated Tennessee Ernie Nord & Wallabee Joe w/ Count Grog & Crystal Clear. Nicky Richards defeated Honkytonk Matt. Cowboy Willie Watts & Blackjack Billy Watts defeated Charlie Dreamer & Damien Wayne w/ Brad Stutts. Seymour Snott defeated Gouge champion Leroye Greene by count out.

Great Championship Wrestling returns to the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City on January 15 with a GCW Title Match: Champion J-Rod vs. Cru Jones with a special guest referee, GCW Interstate Title Match: Champion Shaun Banks vs. Frankie Valentine, The Merchants of Death (Orion Bishop & Murder One & Slaughter with Wicked Nemesis) vs. The Southside Trash (Rowdy & Raunchy & Rob Adonis. Hooters girls will be in the house. Bell time is 7:30. Call 334-664-1780 for reserve seating.

NWA Anarchy returns to the NWA Television Arena in Cornelia on January 17 for another international television taping. Advertised: NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Champion Shadow Jackson & ? vs. Jeremy Vain & Mr. Rob Adonis, The follow up to Talent & Money's heinous attack on the Anarchy Tag Team Champions New Wave, Young Lion's Title Match: Champion "Son of Satan" Azrael (with The Reverend) vs. "Too Hot for TV" Kyle Matthews, "The Sugar" Shaun Tempers vs. Tyler Smith, Alan Funk vs. "The Attraction" Hayden Young, Kimo (with Jeff G. Bailey) vs. Chris King, Adrian Hawkins vs. Malachi, "Kool" Seth Delay will be in action. Plus: An update on the severity of Slim J's concussion, Mikal Judas and Kimo are on a collision course. Could it occur on the 17th? Did Jerry Palmer send Brodie Chase packing for good? Who was the bizarre new member of Devil's Rejects that seemed to appear from thin air? After their heinous attack on New Wave, Talent & Money have everyone's attention. Now what are they going to do about it? "Merciless" Don Matthews wants Jeff Lewis, but at what price? These question will be answered on January 17. Bell time is 8pm.

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

NOSTALGIA

JANUARY 12, 1932 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pat O’Shocker and Steve Znoski wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Blue Sun Jennings defeated Floyd Marshall

JANUARY 12, 1933 (THURSDAY) – HAPEVILLE, GA – HAPEVILLE AUDITORIUM (Mallory Mann – Promoter) > Jimmy Ryan versus Frosty Turner > Whitey Patterson versus Foy Rivers > Wesley Brownlee versus John Dameron / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 12, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling – Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Foy Rivers > Bob Anderson versus Young Londos > Tarzan Jordan versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 12, 1934 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Freddie Edge versus Earl Johnson > Gene Miller versus George Lallerstedt > Wayne Coleman versus Whitey Patterson > Tony Padrone versus Ted Radcliffe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 12, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (L.A. Roche – Promoter) > Cyclone Copley versus Tarzan Jordan > Sammy Miller versus Walter Miller / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 12, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Wentworth defeated Ben Bennicasa by disqualification > Babe Zaharias defeated Charlie Harben > Chief Saunooke defeated Cowboy Luttrall > Al Massey defeated Jack Dillon > Women’s World Title Match: Mildred Burke* defeated Mae Young / Notes: Mildred Burke had been the reigning Women’s World Champion since she defeated Betty Nichols in Columbus, OH, on December 1, 1938.

JANUARY 12, 1951 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White defeated Babe Zaharias > Bob Orton defeated Tom Mahoney by disqualification > Don McIntyre, Nick Carter & Farmer Jones defeated Bobby Lane, Jack Steele & Art Nelson

JANUARY 12, 1952 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gossett defeated Joe Kirkland > Nick Carter defeated Bill Cazzell > Lou Newman & Jack Dillon defeated Don McIntyre & Sonny Kurgis

JANUARY 12, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Zaharias defeated Bill Heirs > Jerry Graham defeated John Bell > Herb Welch defeated Jack Steele (2-0) > Aldo Bogni defeated Don McIntyre (2-1)

JANUARY 12, 1954 (TUESDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Amateur Match: Ben Porter versus J.C. Johnson > Red McIntyre versus Red Dugan > Jack Dillon versus Tiny Oxford / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 12, 1959 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jimmy Jay versus Prince Omar > Doug & Johnny Gilbert versus Ali Bey & the Great Bolo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 12, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. X (1) defeated Bud Pella > Charlie Harben & Mr. X (1) defeated Vince Bryant & Bud Pella > Freddie Blassie defeated Chief Little Eagle by disqualification

JANUARY 12, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 defeated Jerry Miller > Rito & Tito Carreon defeated Jean & Paul Gaullois > Dick Steinborn versus Jack Vansky > Eddie Graham defeated Assassin #2 / Notes: Dick Steinborn and Jack Vansky were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

JANUARY 12, 1966 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Costello defeated Rip Carson at 4:00 > Derrell Cochran defeated Johnny King at 16:00 > Chief Little Eagle defeated Chin Lee (2-1) at 8:00 > Mario Galento & Billy Hines defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner by disqualification (2-1) / Notes: Al Costello was being billed as the Australian Heavyweight Champion in Fred Ward’s portion of the territory. Saul Weingeroff managed Eric & Karl Von Brauner.

JANUARY 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated Kenny Mack > Bobby Shane & Mario Galento defeated the Gauchos > Bill Dromo and Johnny Walker wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina & Dr. M (1) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Stan Vachon & Louie Tillet > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Mr. Wrestling / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Oki Shikina & Dr. M. Referee Leo Garibaldi stopped the match between Gene Kiniski and Mr. Wrestling when Kiniski took advantage of his opponent’s finger injury. Mr. Wrestling had promised he would unmask and reveal his identity if he won the match. Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO.

JANUARY 12, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Skandor Akbar and Bob Griffin wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Kubla Khan defeated Tim Geohagen > Paul DeMarco versus Luke Graham ruled a no contest > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Bob Armstrong & El Mongol defeated the Assassins* to win title / Notes: There were two referees for the match between Paul DeMarco and Luke Graham. The Assassins had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bob Armstrong & Paul DeMarco on December 15, 1970, in Macon. Jack Crawford managed Kubla Khan.

JANUARY 12, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Women’s Match: Darling Dagmar defeated Diamond Lil at 5:30 > Jack Evans and Bob Orton, Jr., wrestled to a draw > Louie Tillet defeated Norvel Austin > The Zodiac defeated Jerry Oates at 14:00 > Australian Tag Team Match: Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated Sputnik & Rocket Monroe by disqualification > Bill Watts defeated the Masked Marvel at 0:30 > Eddie & Mike Graham defeated Jimmy & Jerry Valentine > Jack Brisco defeated Mad Dog Vachon at 19:00 / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Norvel Austin & the Masked Marvel. Crawford was upset with the Marvel following the short loss to Bill Watts. Sputnik & Rocket Monroe were disqualified in their match with Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong when it was discovered by the referee that they had switched places and Rocket was the illegal man in the ring.

JANUARY 12, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Skip Young defeated Luke Graham > Skandor Akbar and Jay Strongbow wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Dick Slater & Dusty Rhodes defeated Moondog Mayne & Abdullah the Butcher > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Spoiler / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler.

JANUARY 12, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall defeated Larry Latham > Pierre Lefebvre and the Grappler wrestled to a draw > King Kong Mosca defeated Bugsy McGraw > Wahoo McDaniel defeated Stan Hansen > Dusty Rhodes defeated Ole Anderson > Georgia Tag Team Title Texas Death Match: Jack & Jerry Brisco* defeated Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr.

JANUARY 12, 1985 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, OH (Ole Anderson – Promoter / Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > The Italian Stallion defeated Chick Donovan > The Hollywood Blondes defeated Brian Adidas & Ron Ritchie > Ron Garvin defeated Ox Baker > Tommy Rich defeated Bob Roop > Ole Anderson & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Bill & Scott Irwin > Tag Team Battle Royal: Brian Adidas & Ron Ritchie (Winners) / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

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