- 05/07/2008 (12:44:07 am)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
The following notice is up on the Georgia Wrestling Promotions website: "Georgia Wrestling Promotions is on hiatus until Mr. Cantrell's health conditions improve. Well wishes can be mailed to: Roger L. Cantrell c/o
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, tonight.
Independent Wrestling Network returns to Columbus, GA, on May 9 at the Fishcrow Arena with the following advertised matches: IWN Title Match: Mr. Hughes (c) vs. Ron Stalker; Jeremy Vain & Josh Stone vs. the Southside Trash; Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain vs. Mr. USA & Captain America; Special Challenge Match: Jason Cross vs. A. J. Steele; and Rob Adonis vs. Colt Derringer.
The United States Wrestling Organization has two dates this weekend at the Stadium Inn in
United Championship Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in
Power Pro Wrestling will be at the
Championship Wrestling Overload will be at the Johnson County Recreation Department in
We have been informed of a new promotion, Peachstate Wrestling Alliance, set to make their debut on June 27 in
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.
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Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Rob Conway, Bud Carson, Josh Abercrombie on its show tonight at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Slam! Wrestling’s Greg Oliver recently spoke with Mr. Ken Kennedy. Click here for the article. (Rich Tate)
The
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Colt Cabana, who turns 28 today.
Today in Memoriam: Pepper Gomez (77, 2004)
NOSTALGIA
MAY 6, 1927 (FRIDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Promoter – Unknown) > Nick Pappas defeated Ernest Reeder
MAY 6, 1930 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Paxos defeated Charles LaDucy (2-0) > Jim Londos defeated Paul Jones
MAY 6, 1935 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Sammy Miller versus Young Londos > Bill Collins versus Totem Pole Anderson > Lou Bartell versus Louis LaChene > John Ellis versus Glenn Cowan > Tony Marconi versus John Mauldin > No TL Match: Tarzan Jordan versus King Kong Kashey / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Fans were admitted at no charge.
MAY 6, 1935 (MONDAY) –
MAY 6, 1935 (MONDAY) –
MAY 6, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) –
MAY 6, 1946 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > The Green Hornet defeated John Cretoria > Tommy Todd defeated Red Dugan > The Monk defeated George Romanoff
MAY 6, 1949 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey and Rex Mobley wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Lozano Martinez > Don McIntyre defeated Jim Wallis > Women’s Battle Royal: Elvira Snodgrass defeated Violet Viann, Catherine Simpson, June Byers and Therese Theis / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Elmer Snodgrass managed Elvira Snodgrass.
MAY 6, 1955 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Johnny Harmon > Red McIntyre and Charro Azteca wrestled to a draw > Dizzy Davis defeated Bob Cummings > Indian Strap Match: Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart
MAY 6, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Jack Terry > Eric Pederson defeated Bill Dromo > Cage Match (No DQ): Haystacks Calhoun defeated Freddie Blassie / Notes: Jack Terry substituted for Art Nelson in the match with Chief Little Eagle, when Nelson refused to get in the ring. Paul Jones reported later that Nelson had been suspended as a result.
MAY 6, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: the Infernos defeated the Scufflin’ Hillbillies; Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Jack Vansky & Swede Karlson; Bobby Shane & Chief Crazy Horse defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines; the Mysterious Medics defeated Derrell Cochran & Jack Pesek; Torres Brothers defeated Infernos; Medics defeated Shane & Crazy Horse; Torres Brothers defeated Medics to win title > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* versus Louie Tillet ruled a no contest / Notes: It is unclear as to how the Southern Tag Team Title became vacant to make the tournament necessary. The last reference we have shows the Infernos defending the title against Bobby Shane & Mario Galento on April 15, 1966, in
MAY 6, 1967 (SATURDAY) –
MAY 6, 1969 (TUESDAY) –
MAY 6, 1972 (SATURDAY) –
MAY 6, 1974 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson versus Earl Maynard > Bobby Duncum versus Steve Keirn > Ole & Gene Anderson versus Dennis Stamp & Jose Assari > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ron & Terry Garvin* versus Bob Armstrong & Jerry Brisco > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jack Brisco* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.
MAY 6, 1975 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall versus Larry Zbyszko > Don Kent versus Mike Stallings > Jerry Brisco versus Lorenzo Parente > Bill Dromo & Roberto Soto versus the Outlaws > Southeastern Tag Team Title Match: Rock Hunter & Assassin #2* versus Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.
MAY 6, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Charlie Fulton > Klondike Bill defeated Bill Howard > Black Atlas defeated Randy Savage > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #1* defeated the Avenger & the French Angel > Bill Watts defeated Lars Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones* defeated Dick Slater / Notes: Mr. Wrestling #2 was the special referee for the match between Paul Jones and Dick Slater.
MAY 6, 1978 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Regal defeated John Ruggers > Rocky Johnson defeated Bill Smithson > Tape: Stan Hansen versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ken Dillinger & Jacques Goulet > The French Angel defeated Bob Owen / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie.
MAY 6, 1978 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bill Irwin > Ole Anderson defeated Steve Regal > Stan Hansen defeated Bill Irwin / Notes: This was for the locally televised “Columbus Championship Wrestling”, hosted by Jim Carlisle and broadcast live on WRBL Channel 3.
MAY 6, 1978 (SATURDAY) – LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Irwin defeated Burrhead Jones > Tommy Rich defeated John Ruggers > Jacques Goulet defeated Ted Allen > Tommy Rich defeated Stan Hansen by disqualification > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson
MAY 6, 1984 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Les Thornton and Tim Horner wrestled to a draw > King Konga defeated Bob Roop > Jake Roberts defeated Tommy Rogers > Brad Armstrong & Ron Garvin versus Ted DiBiase & the Spoiler ruled a no contest > Grudge Match: Ole Anderson defeated Arn Anderson > National Tag Team Title Match: King Kong Bundy & the Masked Superstar defeated the Road Warriors* to win title / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com