SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/22/2009

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NEWS and NOTES

Tonight’s edition of the NoseBleed Section, with hosts John ‘Stoney’ Cannon and Joe ‘Joco’ Cowart, presents a tongue-in-cheek look at the world of pro wrestling. Tonight’s guest is Ivan Koloff. The broadcast starts at 9:00 PM ET, and is brought to you by Georgia Wrestling History’s GWH Radio Network.

Peach State Pandemonium, hosted by Rich Tate and Les Thatcher, along with Tim Dix, was joined by NWA Anarchy promoter Jerry Palmer on Wednesday night to talk about the promotion and the upcoming camp scheduled for March, whereas Thatcher will be working with Anarchy and additional talent. Bobby Simmons also came in for a Wayback Machine segment, where stories were told of Ox Baker, Moondog Mayne, Bruiser Brody, and Jim Barnett. PSP is a presentation of the GWHRN. Click here for the archive.

As announced on Wednesday’s edition of PSP, GWH’s Tim Dix will host a sports program beginning January 26. the Sports Buffet will feature news and information pertaining to professional sports in Atlanta and around Georgia, as well as the major in-state colleges, with a bit sprinkled in from all the major sports leagues. Dix has been co-hosting the PSP program since May 2008. The latest addition to the GWHRN will air each Monday night at 9:00 PM ET.

The final overall rating for Monday’s edition of World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW was 3.9.

The final overall rating for the Tuesday edition of WWE’s ECW was 1.3.

WWE has announced the following events: March 21, RAW/ECW at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, KS; April 13, RAW at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA; May 11, RAW at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH; and May 19, SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH.

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, tonight. Advertised: Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Beer Money, Team 3D, Consequences Creed, Sheik Abdul Bashir, ODB, Christy Hemme, the Beautiful People, Abyss, Matt Morgan, and Doug Williams.

The lineup for tonight’s iMPACT broadcast on Spike TV, from TNA, is as follows: Alex Shelley defends the TNA X Division Title against Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt, and Sheik Abdul Bashir in a four-way match; Sojourner Bolt versus ODB; Eric Young & Petey Williams versus Scott Steiner & Booker T in an elimination match; Beer Money, Inc., versus Matt Morgan & Abyss; and Kurt Angle versus A.J. Styles in a tables match.

TNA results from the house show at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, UK, on January 21: Alex Shelley over Eric Young, Jay Lethal, and Consequences Creed to retain the TNA X Division Title; Abyss over Sheik Abdul Bashir; Taylor Wilde & ODB over the Beautiful People; Brutus Magnus over Matt Morgan; Team 3D over Beer Money; Samoa Joe over Doug Williams; and Jeff Jarrett & A.J. Styles over Kurt Angle & Scott Steiner.

Tickets for the following TNA event go on sale Friday: March 28, at the Clay County Events Center in Spencer, IA.

Ring of Honor has added more matches to upcoming events in Detroit, MI, and Chicago Ridge, IL, and has also added names scheduled to appear at events in Florida next month. Updates are as follows:

ROH will be at the Michigan State Fairgrounds & Expo Center in Detroit, MI, on January 30. Advertised: Kevin Steen & El Generico defend the ROH World Tag Team Title against the American Wolves (Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards), with Larry Sweeney; Nigel McGuinness versus Jay Briscoe; Jerry Lynn versus Tyler Black; Brent Albright versus Claudio Castagnoli; Erick Stevens & Roderick Strong versus Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious; Bryan Danielson versus Rhett Titus; Brodie Lee versus Necro Butcher; and Austin Aries versus Silas Young. Bell time is 8:00 PM.

ROH will be at the Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, IL, on January 31. Advertised: Brent Albright, Erick Stevens, Roderick Strong, Jay Briscoe & another partner to be announced versus Sweet N Sour, Inc., in a caged grudge match; Kevin Steen versus Claudio Castagnoli; Jerry Lynn & Necro Butcher versus Brodie Lee & Delirious; Alex Payne versus Silas Young; and Deryck St. Holmes versus Egotistico Fantastico. Also on the bill: Nigel McGuinness, El Generico, Bryan Danielson, Tyler Black, Austin Aries, Jimmy Jacobs, and Rhett Titus. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

ROH will be at the Coral Springs Gymnasium in Coral Springs, FL, on February 6. Advertised: Kevin Steen & El Generico versus the Dark City Fight Club. Also on the bill: Nigel McGuinness, Bryan Danielson, Jerry Lynn, Necro Butcher, Roderick Strong, Brent Albright, Erick Stevens, Jimmy Jacobs, Delirious, Kenny King, Chasyn Rance, Davey Richards, and Larry Sweeney. Bell time is 8:00 PM.

ROH will be at the Downtown Recreation Complex in Orlando, FL, on February 7. Advertised: Nigel McGuinness, Kevin Steen, El Generico, Bryan Danielson, Jerry Lynn, Necro Butcher, Roderick Strong, Brent Albright, Erick Stevens, Jimmy Jacobs, Delirious, Kenny King, Chasyn Rance, Davey Richards, and Larry Sweeney. Bell time is 8:00 PM.

Great Championship Wrestling will be at the Great Skate Plex in Phenix City, AL, tonight. Advertised: GCW Heavyweight Champion J-Rod vs. a mystery opponent selected by Quentin Michaels, Princeton Gainey, and Wicked Nemesis; Rob Adonis vs. Orion Bishop (with Wicked Nemesis); and Cru Jones vs. Kareem Abdul Jamar. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

All-State Wrestling will be at the Statum Cab Company Building in Shelbyville, TN, tonight.

Ericules Wrestling Promotions will be at the Green Acres Flea Market in Louisville, TN, tonight.

Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the FCW Arena in Tampa, FL, tonight.

The Micro Wrestling Federation will be at Bajas Restaurant in Newnan, GA, tonight.

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: Tully Blanchard (1954).

Today In Memoriam: Jerry ‘Crusher’ Blackwell (45, 1995) and Al Costello (80, 2000).

Click here for this week’s update of Wrestler’s Eye View with Les Thatcher.

The nominees for the 81st presentation of the Academy Awards were announced this morning. The Wrestler received two nominations. Mickey Rourke was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, while Marisa Tomei is among the finalists for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC on February 22 at 8:00 PM ET.

The All Pro Wrestling Alliance will be at the National Guard Armory in Newport, TN, on January 24. Advertised: Stan Lee defends the APWA Heavyweight Title against T.R. Superstar; in a return match, Robbie Race & Donovan Daniels versus the Death Row Inmates; and Michael Wayne versus Howie Gibson. Three other matches are slated, including midgets in action. Bell time is 8:00 PM.

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 22, 1920 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BIJOU THEATRE (J. Hume McDonald – Promoter) > Jack Ross versus Young Pardello / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J. Hume McDonald was a boxing promoter, who offered wrestling matches as preliminary events on his cards.

JANUARY 22, 1926 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charles Rentrop defeated Harry Mamas > Jim Londos defeated Farmer McLeod / Notes: Jim Londos was declared the winner of his match when Farmer McLeod was deemed unable to continue. This was reportedly the first professional wrestling card to be held in Atlanta in nearly three years, but it appears to have been no more than just over a year according to our research. John Contos, who previously promoted professional wrestling in Memphis and St. Louis, wanted to revive the sport in Atlanta. There were also reportedly some boxing matches on this card, but they are not documented.

JANUARY 22, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson – Promoter) > Young Londos defeated Red Dugan > Son Almand defeated Tarzan Jordan by disqualification (2-1) > Bill Crussell defeated Gorilla Tucker / Notes: This card also featured a battle royal between twelve boxers from the rival stables of Billy Hooper and Battling Moon, with Hooper’s fighters winning. It was reported that Governor Eugene Talmadge was in attendance.

JANUARY 22, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Keith Converse and Foy Rivers wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Paul Harper defeated Mack Freeman at 12:00 > Tom Marvin and George Tragos went to draw > Dorv Roche defeated Orville Brown at 42:00 (2-1) / Notes: Mack Freeman substituted for Marshall Blackstock in the match with Paul Harper.

JANUARY 22, 1935 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Jack Browning – Promoter) > Dobie Osborne versus Ed Nolan > Jim Hesslyn versus Cyclone Copley / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 22, 1935 (TUESDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – NAT SMITH WAREHOUSE (Jim Baisden – Promoter) > George Romanoff defeated Pete Brown > Tex Hammer versus Honey Boy Cady > Jack McAdams versus Jack Levigne / Notes: Aside from the match between George Romanoff and Pete Brown, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.

JANUARY 22, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Pat Newman and Honey Boy Hackney wrestled to a draw > Dobie Osborne defeated Jim Henry (2-0)

JANUARY 22, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA THEATRE (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Milo Steinborn defeated Karl Davis > Frank Speer defeated Jimmy Morris at 18:00 > Hans Steinke and Roland Kirchmeyer wrestled to a draw at 30:00

JANUARY 22, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – NORTHSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Jack McAdams versus Bill Jeffries > Bull Montana versus Bad Boy Brown > Teddy Betts versus Frank Remille / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 22, 1949 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Zaharias versus Nick Carter > Johnny Long versus Charro Azteca > George Thomas versus Thor Morgan > Lester & Roy Welch versus Jack LaRue & Red Roberts / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 22, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Miller versus Jean Gaullois > Jack Steele versus Juan Sebastian > Bobby Christy versus Paul Gaullois > Rito & Tito Carreon versus the Assassins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JANUARY 22, 1963 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana and Choo-Choo Lynn wrestled to a draw > John Paul Henning defeated Homer O’Dell by disqualification > Bronko Lubich & the Bat defeated the Steve Boys / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Bronko Lubich.

JANUARY 22, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson and Red Roberts wrestled to a draw > Tony Marino defeated Silento Rodriguez > George & Crybaby Harris defeated Joe Scarpa & Gino Brito > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Tarzan Tyler > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Mysterious Medics* defeated Buddy Fuller & Eddie Graham / Notes: The match between Mario Galento and Tarzan Tyler was billed as a “Battle of the Brutes.” Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. The Mysterious Medics had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Sam Steamboat on November 20, 1964, in Atlanta. Krusher Karlson was scheduled, but there was no mention in reports following the card. It was announced that Lou Thesz, Dick the Bruiser, and the Assassins would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JANUARY 22, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ramstad defeated Jim Benedetti > Paul DeMarco and Tim Geohagen wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated the Professional > Jim Wilson & El Mongol defeated the Assassins by disqualification

JANUARY 22, 1971 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Luke Graham defeated Joe Flaherty > Michel Dubois & Fidel Castillo defeated Silento Rodriguez & Sabu Singh > Buddy Colt defeated Bob Griffin > The Assassins defeated Jack & Jim Dalton > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Paul DeMarco / Notes: It was reported that Paul DeMarco created a gash above Dory Funk, Jr.’s right eye that required ten stitches. 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. Dory Funk, Jr., participated in an autograph session for fans.

JANUARY 22, 1972 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: Bepo Mongol defeated Jimmy & Jerry Valentine > Bob Armstrong and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn & Roberto Soto defeated Joe Turco & the Champ / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol.

JANUARY 22, 1974 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Ray Candy & Charlie Cook versus the Royal Kangaroos > World Tag Team Title Match: the Mongols* versus Assassin #2 & the Super Gladiator > El Mongol versus the Missouri Mauler > US Heavyweight Title Match: Ox Baker* versus Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2 and the Missouri Mauler. George Cannon managed the Mongols.

JANUARY 22, 1974 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ali Vaziri defeated Bill Costello at 10:00 > Jerry Lawler defeated Roy Lee Welch at 13:00 > Bobby Duncum and Ricky Gibson wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong defeated Gary Hart > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Robert Fuller > Southeastern Tag Team Title Match: Tim Woods & Roberto Soto defeated the Samoans* to win title / Notes: It was reported that 4,254 were in attendance for this card. Gary Hart managed the Samoans.

JANUARY 22, 1975 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Bill Costello > Jimmy Golden versus Man Mountain Blackwell > Ron Garvin versus Robert Fuller > Ken Patera & Rocky Johnson versus Roger Kirby & Assassin #2 > Columbus Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived / No TL): the Mighty Yankees* versus Danny Little Bear & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Lights Out Match: Jerry Brisco versus J.C. Dykes / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mr. Wrestling #2 had vowed to unmask if he and Danny Little Bear could not defeat the Mighty Yankees. Bearcat Wright managed Roger Kirby. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron Garvin. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.

JANUARY 22, 1978 (SUNDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Raymond Rougeau defeated the Invader at 12:00 > Tommy Rich defeated Bill Irwin at 9:00 > Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Jacques Goulet & the Bounty Hunter by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Stan Hansen* and Dick Slater wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Cage Match: Pak Song defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.

JANUARY 22, 1979 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted Oates and Raymond Rougeau wrestled to a draw > Jerry Oates defeated Rick Oliver by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Larry Latham > Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Stan Hansen & King Kong Mosca > Handcuff Match: Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson

JANUARY 22, 1982 (FRIDAY) – COLUMBUS, OH – OHIO CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > National Tag Team Title Match: the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer defeated Bob & Brad Armstrong* to win title

JANUARY 22, 1983 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Lightfoot defeated Chick Donovan > The Super Destroyer defeated Brad Armstrong > Bruiser Brody defeated Tito Santana > Ole Anderson, Ivan Koloff & the Iron Sheik defeated Stan Hansen, Tommy Rich & Paul Orndorff > Butch Reed defeated Buzz Sawyer

The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.