SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES and NOSTALGIA: 03/23/2009

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NEWS and NOTES

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW/ECW crew will be at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. What we know at this time: Edge versus the Big Show; Triple H versus Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., in a handicap match; and Stephanie McMahon returns.

WWE results from the SmackDown house show at the West Plains Civic Center in West Plains, MO, on March 22: the Great Khali over Chavo Guerrero, Jr.; Matt Hardy over Jimmy Wang Yang; Gail Kim & Maria over Michelle McCool & Maryse; MVP over Shelton Benjamin to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Vladimir Kozlov over R-Truth; Jeff Hardy over the Big Show; and Triple H & the Undertaker over Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., in a handicap match.

WWE results from the SmackDown house show at the Alltel Arena in North Little Rock, AR, on March 21: the Great Khali over Chavo Guerrero, Jr.; Matt Hardy over Jimmy Wang Yang; Gail Kim & Maria over Michelle McCool & Maryse; MVP over Shelton Benjamin to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Vladimir Kozlov over R-Truth; the Big Show over Jeff Hardy; and Triple H & the Undertaker over Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr.

WWE results from the RAW/ECW house show at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, KS, on March 21: Beth Phoenix over Mickie James; Charlie Haas over Santino Marella; Kane over Kofi Kingston; Brie Bella, Carlito & Primo Colon over Nikki Bella, John Morrison & the Miz; Finlay over Mark Henry; Jack Swagger over Christian to retain the WWE ECW Title; CM Punk over Chris Jericho; and John Cena over Edge by disqualification.

WWE results from the RAW/ECW house show at the Missouri S&T Gale Bullman Building in Rolla, MO, on March 20: Beth Phoenix over Mickie James; Charlie Haas over Santino Marella; Carlito & Primo Colon over John Morrison & the Miz; Finlay over Mark Henry; Jack Swagger over Christian to retain the WWE ECW Title; CM Punk over Chris Jericho; and Edge over the Big Show to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title.

Click here for Drew Carrig’s review of last Thursday’s broadcast of Total Nonstop Action’s iMPACT.

Mike Johnson is reporting that TNA has mandated that its talent can no longer work for Ring of Honor, citing the latter’s TV deal as the reason.

ROH results from the house show at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, NY, on March 21: Erick Stevens & Roderick Strong over Kenny King & Rhett Titus; Brent Albright over Claudio Castagnoli by disqualification, in what was originally a draw, but five more minutes were granted upon request by Castagnoli; Bobby Dempsey over Adam Pearce, who was billed as a mystery opponent; Jerry Lynn over Mike Quackenbush; Tyler Black, Necro Buthcer & Delirious over Jimmy Jacobs, Austin Aries & Brodie Lee; Bryan Danielson & Colt Cabana over Jimmy Rave & Bison Smith, with Ernie Osiris and Prince Nana; D-Lo Brown over Jay Briscoe; Kevin Steen & El Generico over Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards to retain the ROH World Tag Team Title; and Nigel McGuinness over KENTA to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Title.

It is believed that ROH World Heavyweight Champion Nigel McGuinness tore biceps in both arms in matches over the weekend. He was first injured on Friday in Elizabeth, PA, but as noted above, wrestled the following night.

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 [email protected].

Birthdays: Johnny Powers (1943), Kevin Northcutt (1973), Tomko (1976), and Jesse (1979).

In Memoriam: Guy Taylor (1968), Skull Murphy (39, 1970), Brian Cox (33, 2003), Luis Magana (97, 2008), and Chase Tatum (34, 2008).

Absimo Negro was found dead in a river on Sunday at the age of 37. Negro, whose real name is Andres Palomque Gonzalez, is believed to have suffered some sort of anxiety attack, forcing a bus driver to let him off near the location where his body was found. Gonzalez is said to have sent a text message to his wife, telling her he was lost, and she in turn notified local promoter Vincente Martinez. Martinez put together a group of people to search for him, and eventually found him buried in mud in a river underneath a bridge. The local coroner, who positively identified the body as that of Gonzalez, suggested the anxiety attack could have been brought on by anabolic steroids he had been taking.

Mike Aldren is reporting that Steve Doll (real name: Steven Dunn), who died at the age of 48 on Sunday, was surrounded by his family. The cause of death appears to be heart and kidney failure. Doll was a former co-holder of the NWA World Tag Team Titles along with Reno Riggins and a native of Hendersonville, TN.

Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update.

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

Click here for Mike Mooneyham’s weekly article for the Charleston Post and Courier.

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, Jim Cornette, the Iron Sheik, Bill Behrens, and Jody Hamilton.

Tonight’s edition of the Sports Buffet, hosted by ‘Chef’ Tim Dix, features a look at professional sports in Atlanta, as well as providing the latest on the Jackets and Bulldogs. The broadcast begins at 9:00 PM ET, and is brought to you by Georgia Wrestling History’s GWH Radio Network.

From Larry Goodman: “On the March 18 edition of Peach State Pandemonium, I commented on a report that the attendance figure GWH received for the March 14 AWA Georgia show featuring appearances by Lance Cade and the Mack Brothers was highly inflated. The promotion reported 328 and my source said less it was actually less than 100. YouTube clips from the show provide video evidence that my source was wrong. Congratulations to AWA Georgia on drawing an SRO crowd and my apologies for the inaccurate reporting.”

The March 21 episode of Showtime All-Star Wrestling is now available online by clicking here. This episode features Vordell Walker vs. J.T. Stahr (with Derrick King & Sista O'Feelya), Marc Anthony vs. Tim Donst, Rick Santel (with Paul Adams) vs. Flash Flanagan and David Young vs. Arrick Andrews.

NWA Anarchy results from the NWA TV Arena in Cornelia, GA, on March 21: Orion Bishop annihilated Chris Mayne in 1:05. New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters) beat Seth Delay & Brodie Chase when Walters pinned Delay after the Unskinny Bop (8:04). Malachi beat Adrian Hawkins in 5:45 to become number one contender for the Young Lion’s Championship. Ace Rockwell won the Lucky Seven Rumble to earn the NWA National Heavyweight Title shot at Hardcore Hell (13:10). The Entourage (Kyle Matthews & Andrew Alexander & Mike Mosley & Jay Clinton) beat TK Cross & Caleb Konley & Bo Newsome & Dustin Knight in 7:58. Slim J beat Tyler Smith (with Bobby Moore) via DQ in 7:15. Talent & Money (JT Talent & Andrew Pendleton III) beat Wild Bunch (Billy Buck & Chris King) in 8:11 to retain the NWA Anarchy Tag Team Championship when Talent pinned Buck. Phil Shatter (with Attorney Jeff G. Bailey) beat Orion Bishop to retain the NWA National Title in 3:39. Devil’s Rejects (Iceberg & Azrael with The Reverend & Skirra Corvus) vs. Truitt Fields & Shaun Tempers ended as a five minute no contest. Click here for a detailed report from Larry Goodman. Click here for the latest online broadcast of Anarchy.

The Peachstate Wrestling Alliance was in Bremen, GA, on March 21. Results: El Mexicano defeated "Action" Mike Jackson to become the new Heritage champion. Lethal Luchador defeated Chris Lightning. Chris Thunder defeated the Canadian Kid by DQ. Mr. Hughes defeated Cousin Bubba. Ultimate Dragon defeated J-Rod to become the new Southern cruiserweight champion after El Mexicano hit J-Rod with a chair.

Total Championship Wrestling was in Douglasville, GA, on March 21. Results: Notorious D.O.G. defeated Slick Rick after using the ropes as leverage. Dino Dupree defeated Devin Lee. Brian Alexander & J.W. Christian defeated Murder 1 & Skull to retain the tag championship. Crystal Fire defeated Constance. Awesome T.C. defeated Scott Prater when the commissioner overturned the referee's decision after Pretty Boy Floyd's interference. Also at the event, Rock C gave up her Douglasville championship to the commissioner.

TCW will at the National Guard Armory in Douglasville, GA, on April 11. Advertised: Notorious D.O.G. vs. Slick Rick. Skull vs. the Eagle. Murder One, Payne & Pretty Boy Floyd vs. Brian Alexander, J.W. Christian & Jess Wade. Crystal Fire vs. Constance. In a no DQ match for the heavyweight championship, Awesome T.C. defends vs. Scott Prater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids 7-11, and free for kids under 7. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (404) 213-4632, (770) 871-0988, or (678) 538-5055.

United States Wrestling Organization / ATL Wrestling results from March 21 at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, where a reported 58 attended: Lightning Bolt Kid (most definitely not Sean Waltman) beat Chris Norte; Derrick Neal beat Saint; Harold Knight beat Dominator – post-match Lightning Bolt Kid came out to celebrate with Knight then turned on him; Psycho Medic beat Kevin Dunn, thus getting to hit Dunn 5 times with a kendo stick per stipulations; Derrick Neal beat Kid Dynamite (most definitely not Thomas Billington); Chrisjen Hayme vs. L.T. Falk was a no contest due to Faron Foxx running in and attacking both men; Steven Green & Cody Weatherby beat Damien Payne & Kevin James via stereo sunset flips in a "losing team splits" match.

Florida Championship Wrestling was in Orlando, FL, on March 20. Results: Brett DiBiase defeated Bryon Saxton. Sebastian Slater & Johnny Prime defeated Mr. Tarver & Dylan Klein. Wes Briscoe defeated Tank Rotundo, w/Bo Rotundo. Maverick Darsow, Dave Alexander & Jon Cutler defeated Abraham Saddam Washington & his Secret Service. Sheamus defeated Mr. Yoshitatsu. Justin Angel defeated D.H. Smith. Ricky Ortiz defeated Fletcher. "Sweet" Papi Sanchez & Angela Fong defeated DJ Gabriel & Alicia Foxx and Alex Riley & Beverly in a 3-way mixed tag match. Tyson Kidd defeated Kris Logan. John Curtis & Tyler Reks defeated Caylen Croft & Trent Baretta to retain the tag championships. West Briscoe won a 25-man battle royal to earn a shot at the Florida heavyweight championship, currently held by Drew McIntyre.

FCW will be at the FCW Arena in Tampa, FL, on March 26. Matches to be announced. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 11. Bell time is at 7:30. For more information, call (813) 805-7526.

FCW will be at the Turner Center in Arcadia, FL, on March 28. Matches to be announced. Tickets are $20 for reserved ringside, $12 general admission, and $8 for kids. Bell time is at 7:30.

FCW will be at the Manatee Convention Center & Civic Center in Palmetto, FL, on April 10. Matches to be announced. Tickets are $25 ringside, $15 general admission for adults, and $10 for kids. If you guy a ticket at participating Buddy Home Furnishings Store in Bradenton and Sarasota, you get a free one for a friend. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or at Ticketmaster outlets. For more information, call (941) 722-3244.

Division One Pro Wrestling was in Hollywood, FL, on March 20. Results: J-Dawg defeated Q-Ba Libra. Barney Rumble defeated Andrew Wolf. Tiny, w/Rusty Brooks, defeated Beast. After the match, Brooks was confronted by his son, J-Dawg, who accused of Brooks of showing favoritism towards Tiny. Lou Cypher defeated Tommy Vandal after outside interference from Johnny Vandal. Blain Rage defeated Ernest R. Alexander III. Too Cold Scorpio was attacked by the Sheik & Fabulous Frank while he was addressing the fans. Scorpio said that he was forfeiting his upcoming championship match against Bruce Santee to fight the Sheik. Too Cold Scorpio defeated the Sheik. Johnny Vandal defeated Maximum Capacity by forfeit. Afterwards, Bobby Rogers came out and ordered Johnny Vandal to defend the Caribbean championship against Tommy Vandal. Johnny Vandal defeated Tommy Vandal to retain the championship when Lou Cypher interfered. Maxx Stardom, w/Tito Punete, Jr., defeated Jerrelle Clark. Angel Rose defeated Trina Mason. The Heartbreak Express defeated Dark City Fight Club to retain the tag championships. Falcon defeated C.J. O'Doyle. Tommy Vandal, who was picked by the fans to replace Too Cold Scorpio, defeated Bruce Santee to become the new heavyweight champion. D1PW will be at Thunder Gym in Miami, FL, on April 18. Matches to be announced. Tickets are $10. Bell time is at 7:30. For more information, call (954) 554-7688.

Pro Wrestling Eklipse was in Zephyrhills, FL, on March 20. Results: Rick Riot defeated Morgan Xero. The James Boys defeated Science & Madness to become the #1 contenders for the tag championships. The PFA defeated the James Boys to retain the tag championships. Fracture defeated Scarlett Valentine. Simon Sez defeated Bobby Fonta. Matt Bane & Matt Ripley defeated Aaron Epic & Eric Cooper. Robbie Markson & Ron Randle defeated Socially Unacceptable, w/Blue Shirt, after the referee reversed the decision after seeing the ropes being used for leverage. Eddie Brock defeated Marc Mandrake to become the new Ultra Violent champion. T.J. Perkins defeated Josh Rayne. Biff defeated Bryan Landon. Jude MacKenzie vs. Mark Zout ended in a no contest when Torcher came in to "face" MacKenzie and then attacked Zout. Biff defeated Jude MacKenzie to become the new heavyweight champion.

PWE will be at Jo Bob's Elite Fight Club in Zephyrhills, FL, on March 27. Matches to be announced. Tickets are $5. Bell time is at 8:00.

Folkstyle Championship Wrestling was in Carrollton, GA, on March 20. Results: Jaebo defeated Jake Diamond. The Professor attacked Jaebo after the match. The Professor defeated Jaebo. Caleb Konley defeated Will Platinum, w/Mighty Minnie. Chip Day defeated Murder One after interference from the FCW commissioner, a member of the Winners Club, backfired. Bulldog Raines defeated Billy Love, w/His Favorite Lady. J-Rod & Frankie Valentine defeated "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers & Ron Stalker by DQ. The US champion Bobby Moore, w/Amy Morgane, defeated Heavyweight champion Cru Jones, w/the Whiptress, by DQ after Murder One interfered.

FCW will be at 3974 Carrollton Villa Rica Highway in Carrollton, GA, on March 27. Advertised: Cru Jones, Murder One & the Whiptress vs. Bobby Moore, Chip Day & Amy Morgane. Also: J-Rod, Cru Jones, Jaebo, Big Nasty, and Frankie Valentine. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, and free for kids under 6. Bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (678) 409-1095 or (678) 409-1094.

The Unchained Wrestling Alliance was in Cullman, AL, on March 20. Results: Jeff Jameson defeated Christian Hayme. Mista Lane defeated an unnamed masked wrestler. Mr. Blur & the Other Guy defeated T.K. Hollis & K.G. Kolby Garrison. Shane "the King" William defeated Stupid, w/Tweety. Dallas Riley defeated Phil Machio. Chuck Taylor defeated David Young, Steven Michaels, and Vordell Walker in a 4-way elimination match. Steven Michaels won an Unchained Rumble to become the new heavyweight champion.

Great Championship Wrestling results for March 19 at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL: Sal Rinauro beat Chip Day with the springboard roundhouse kick; Tex Monroe pinned Josyef Barkon (with Princeton Gainey III) via The Texas Toast; Shaun Banks (with Quentin Michaels) pinned Scott Steele with his feet on the ropes to retain the GCW Interstate Title. Banks reported that the title belt had been stolen earlier in the day; Rob Adonis (with J.P. Money) defeated Cru Jones (with Quentin Michaels) via countout. Jones retained the GCW Heavyweight Title via a fake injury. Prior to the main event, Wicked Nemesis said Orion Bishop wasn't there, so Dany Only was taking his place in Merchants of Death. Murder One begged to differ. Only flunked the initiation, as indicated by video footage of M-1 devastating attack on Only. Quentin Michaels offered up Banks a replacement; J-Rod & Frankie Valentine beat Murder One & Shaun Banks (with Wicked Nemesis) to win the GCW Tag Team Championship after Banks walked out on M-1.

Outlaw Championship Wrestling will be at the Cell in Moulton, AL, on March 28. Advertised: Q-Ball, G-Man, Mr. Metla, Blaine Evans, MJP, Vinny Mac, Wild Irish Rose, Jay Blade, Brolly, Dusty, and Ryder. Bell time is at 8:00.

NAWA Ring Champions returns to the Purks Building, at 330 West Avenue, in Cedartown, GA, on April 4. Advertised: A 20-Man Battle Rumble to determine the Wrestling at the Purks Champion, featuring stars such as David Young, Air Paris, Bobby Hayes, Bulldog Raines, Skinny Kenny, Nigel Sherrod, John Arden, Big Wood, Midget Too Tall Shorts, and more; NAWA Junior Title Match, featuring Stupid (with Tweety) vs. "Rock Solid" Josh Stone; Hog Slop Match, Phil Heffner vs. Rosedale; and Lamar Phillips vs. Big Wood the Lumberjack. Bell time is 7:30pm. Advanced tickets are available by calling Down Home Southern Style Cookin' at 678-901-0673.

The Alabama Wrestling Federation will be at the George County Fairgrounds in Lucedale, MS, on April 11. Advertised: "Road Dogg" Jesse James, Cameron McCallister, Carlos D'Angelo, Nathan Crown, 2 Quik, Chuckles the Clown, Destiny, and Randy Riggins. Tickets are $10, and kids under 7 get in free. Advance tickets can be purchased at the George County Vet. Clinic. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (251) 209-9633.

The AWF will also be at the Civic Center in Loxley, AL, on April 24. Advertised: Buff "the Stuff" Bagwell, Cameron McCallister, Carlos D'Angelo, Nathan Crown, 2 Quik, Chuckles the Clown, and Destiny. Tickets are $10, and kids under 7 get in free. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (251) 209-9633.

Fantastic Pro Wrestling will be at the WeBump Printing and Graphics Building in Lyons, GA, on April 11. Advertised : For the FPW championship, Dallas Riley vs. Matt Mercer vs. David Raines vs. Tommy Gunnz in a 4-way elimination match. Also scheduled to appear: Kareem Abdul Jamar, Dirty Dawg, Loco Motive, Ox Madison, and Will Allen. Tickets are $5, and kids under 6 get in for free. Bell time is at 7:30.

NOSTALGIA

MARCH 23, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling – Promoter) > Foy Rivers versus Young Londos > Glenn Cowan versus Gorilla Tucker > Young Johnson versus the Clown / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 23, 1934 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Chief Ping Pong > Women’s Match: Francis Gomez versus Bobbie DeWitt > Eddie Wagner versus Young Americus > Frank Remille versus Pancho Villa / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 23, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Speer defeated John Katan > Bill Bartush and Milo Steinborn wrestled to a draw > Ray Eckert defeated Paul Harper

MARCH 23, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Violet Valentine defeated Rose Evans > Women’s Match: Nell Stewart defeated Ann Miller > Dick Shikat defeated Cowboy Luttrall > Babe Zaharias defeated Blockbuster Talun by disqualification > Al Massey defeated Ben Bennicasa

MARCH 23, 1945 (FRIDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Jack Ross – Promoter) > Jack Milo versus Pancho Villa > Jack Dillon & Otto Schnabel versus Nick Carter & Tarzan White / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MARCH 23, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tony Mello versus Bill Collins > Bob Shipp versus Frank Remille > Jack Blackstock versus Red Dugan > Joe Estes versus Bob Crutchfield / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Man Mountain Dean was the special referee for the match between Tony Mello and Bill Collins.

MARCH 23, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Henry Harrell versus Terry Foster > Women’s Match: Terry Majors versus Carol Cook > Jack Carter versus Tex Riley > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* versus Aldo Bogni / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953.

MARCH 23, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jackie Nichols defeated Pierre LaSalle > Rocky Columbo and the Great Malenko wrestled to a draw > World Tag Team Title Match: Jack O’Brien & Pierre LaSalle defeated Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols* to win title > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham / Notes: Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Freddie & Billy Blassie on January 6, 1956, in Atlanta.

MARCH 23, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and the Brute wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Bill Dromo & Vince Bryant defeated Jack Terry & the Brute > No DQ Match: Freddie Blassie and Haystacks Calhoun wrestled to a draw

MARCH 23, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sputnik Monroe defeated Bill Dromo > George Harris & Red Steiner defeated Buddy Fuller & Tex Riley > Chief Little Eagle defeated Rube Wright

MARCH 23, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jesse James defeated Red Roberts > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Pancho Villa by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Greg Peterson > Tony Marino & Jerry Miller and the Mysterious Medics wrestled to a draw / Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta.

MARCH 23, 1966 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines and Pancho Villa wrestled to a draw > Swede Karlson defeated Johnny Kace at 9:00 > Bad Boy Hines defeated Chin Lee by disqualification > the Mysterious Medics defeated Mario Galento & Louie Tillet (2-1)

MARCH 23, 1967 (THURSDAY) – ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Ike Eakins > Eddie Graham defeated Mike Paidousis > Billy Hines defeated Corsica Jean > Bad Boy Hines defeated Oki Shikina by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

MARCH 23, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Tony Nero > Lou Thesz & Enrique Torres defeated the Gauchos > Tank Morgan defeated Silento Rodriguez / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

MARCH 23, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Michel Dubois & Fidel Castillo and Eduardo DeLynch & Sabu Singh wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated Tippi Wells > Bob Griffin & Roberto Soto defeated Buddy Colt & Krusher Karlson by disqualification > Bob Armstrong & Leon Ogle defeated Jack Crawford & Kubla Khan / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Jack Crawford managed Kubla Khan.

MARCH 23, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Butcher Brannigan > Women’s Match: Susan Green versus Peggy Patterson > Bob Orton, Jr., & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Sputnik & Rocket Monroe ruled a no contest > Eddie Graham & Jim Wilson defeated Chati Yokuchi & Fuji > Bobby Cash, Jerry Oates, Bobo Brazil & Norvel Austin defeated Jack Crawford, Tarzan Tyler & the Super Infernos > Battle Royal: Bill Watts and Haystacks Calhoun (Co-Winners) > Lou Thesz defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: Susan Green and Peggy Patterson were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $5,000, and the co-winners opted to split the purse. The winner of the match between Lou Thesz and Mr. Wrestling #1 was to earn a title match with NWA World Heavyweight Champion Dory Funk, Jr. It was reported that Arman Hussein had been injured during a match earlier in the week, but no details were provided. It was announced that Sweet Daddy Siki would be wrestling on the card on March 30, 1973, and that a tournament for a red 1973 Cadillac from Don Hyatt Cadillac in Marietta, GA, would begin on that card. The program for this card reminds fans to watch “Georgia Championship Wrestling” in Augusta on WRDW Channel 12 on Saturdays at 2:00 PM, in Savannah on WJCL Channel 22 on Saturdays at 2:30 PM and, also in Savannah, on WTDC Channel 11 on Saturdays at 11:00 PM.

MARCH 23, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Bill Costello > Bob Armstrong, Earl Maynard & Tiger Conway, Jr., defeated Ron, Terry & Jimmy Garvin > Jerry Brisco and Mr. Wrestling #1 wrestled to a draw > Robert Fuller & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bobby Duncum & Art Nelson / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

MARCH 23, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dino Bravo defeated Rocket Monroe > Mark Lewin defeated Mitsu Hata > Bob Backlund & Rick Martel defeated Nick Roberts & Rip Hawk > Bob Armstrong versus Moondog Mayne ruled a no contest > Stan Stasiak & the Spoiler defeated Dick Slater & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler.

MARCH 23, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Evans versus Don Kernodle > Bill Howard versus Raymond Rougeau > Randy Savage versus Black Atlas > Paul Jones versus the French Angel > Dick Slater, Ole & Gene Anderson versus Andre the Giant, Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.J. Dillon managed the French Angel.

MARCH 23, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan Hansen versus Tony Atlas > Georgia Television Title Match: Ole Anderson* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Paul Ellering, Adrian Adonis, and Lars Anderson were also advertised.

MARCH 23, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Larry Latham defeated Pierre Lefebvre > Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Luke Graham & Kurt Von Hess > No DQ Match: Blackjack Lanza defeated Bob Armstrong > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification > Stan Hansen & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Luke Graham and Kurt Von Hess.

MARCH 23, 1980 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jay Strongbow defeated Genichiro Tenryu > Lars Anderson defeated Charlie Fulton > Kevin Sullivan & Tony Atlas defeated Bobby Duncum & Ernie Ladd > Tommy Rich defeated Killer Khan > Wahoo McDaniel defeated Baron Von Raschke by disqualification > Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff defeated Ted & Jerry Oates > Dusty Rhodes defeated Terry Funk > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Austin Idol / Notes: It was reported that 9,000 were in attendance for this card. Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.

MARCH 23, 1983 (WEDNESDAY) – SAGINAW, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Larry Zbyszko defeated Johnny Rich > Brian Blair defeated the Iron Sheik by disqualification > Killer Brooks defeated Paul Orndorff > Tony Atlas defeated Bob Roop > Dick Murdoch defeated Ivan Koloff > Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich & the Masked Superstar

MARCH 23, 1984 (FRIDAY) – HUNTINGTON, WV (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rogers defeated Jesse Barr > Ron Garvin defeated Bob Roop > Sweet Brown Sugar defeated Les Thornton > The Spoiler defeated Pez Whatley > Jake Roberts & the Road Warriors defeated Jay Youngblood, Wahoo McDaniel & King Kong Bundy / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

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