GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 05/06/2008

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 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, 677 Church St, Marietta, Ga, 30060. With very best regards, the Cantrell Family.” (Larry Goodman)

Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM, and admission is $7. Advertised: the Puerto Rican Nightmares (Eric Perez & Eddie Colon), with Miss Angela, defend the FCW Tag Team Title against the Empire (Stu Sanders & Drew McIntyre); Jake Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against Heath Miller; Kevin Thorn & Atlas DaBone versus Tyrone Jones & Afa; a women’s tug-of-war; Jay Bradley versus Colt Cabana; Charles Evans versus Brad Allen, with Taryn Terrell; Shawn Spears versus Big Rob; Matt SYdal versus Sinn Bowdee; a battle royal to earn a shot at the FCW title featuring Kevin Kiley, Greg Jackson, Johnny Curtis, Brandon Groom, Andrew Vein, Vic Adams, Gabe Tuft, Kafu, and Rycklon; and Mike Kruell versus Mr. Yamamoto. (Rich Tate)

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. Bell time is 7:30. (Larry Goodman)

The United States Wrestling Organization has two dates this weekend at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN. Call (615) 664-1669 for more information. Advertised for May 9: Jay Phoenix & Quinton Quarisma defend the USWO Tag Team Title against challengers to be chosen by fans; Chris Michaels defends the USWO Heavyweight Title against Seven, with Charming Charles; a $500 challenge match featuring Petey Wright versus Tim Renesto, with Charming Charles; Damien Payne defends the USWO Junior Heavyweight Title against J.C. Crowe; Steven Green versus Lee Cross, with Lisa Fayzon; the New York Gangster versus the Intern; and Shane Smalls versus Justin Spade. Advertised for May 10: Tommy Capone & the New York Gangster defend the ATL Tag Team Title against Lee Cross & Slade, with Lisa Fayzon; Steven Green defends the ATL Junior Heavyweight Title against Kid Dynamite; Chris Norte versus Justin Spade; Dyronic versus Little Booger, with Charming Charles; Shawn Hoodrich versus Bizarre-O; and the Blue Amigo versus the White Tiger. (Rich Tate)

United Championship Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Jacksboro, TN, on May 10. Bell time is 8:15 PM. Advertised: John Justice versus Edward Idol; Jeff Anderson versus Willie B. Badd; and Keith Knox versus Jason Maxx. (Rich Tate)

Power Pro Wrestling will be at the Activity Center in Bremen, GA, on May 17. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Advertised: Frankie Valentine, J-Rod, Bulldog Raines, the Russian Kodiak, Randall Johnson, Michael Cook, Chris Lightning, Josh Storm, Dustin Powers, Chris Ganz, and Josh Stone. Ringside tickets are $10, and general admission is $8. Advance ticket purchases will be reduced by $2 for both ringside and general admission seating. Call (770) 823-5044, (404) 805-6666, or (770) 883-1064 for more info. (Rich Tate)

Championship Wrestling Overload will be at the Johnson County Recreation Department in Wrightsville, GA, on May 30, presenting “This Means War”. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the matches start at 8:00. Advertised: Bobby Joiner defends the CWO National Heavyweight Title against T.W. James; and Damien & the Cowboy defend the CWO Tag Team Title against Derrick Andrew Reynolds & Loco Motive. (Rich Tate)

We have been informed of a new promotion, Peachstate Wrestling Alliance, set to make 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: Bob Armstrong, Buff Bagwell, Mike Jackson, Ace Rockwell, Sal Rinauro, El Mexicano, and midgets Little Poppa Pump and Little Mr. Kennedy. (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

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 Anderson, SC, Independent-Mail News published an article on Sunday featuring Tommy Seigler. Click here for the article. (Rich Tate)

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) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Dan O’Connor at 9:00 > Sol Slagle defeated Lou Plummer at 14:00 (2-0) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jim Londos* defeated Karl Davis at 56:00 (2-0) / Notes: Lou Plummer substituted for Yousef Mahmout in the match with Sol Slagle. 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.

MAY 6, 1935 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Jack Browning – Promoter) > Don McIntyre defeated Al Maynard > Tiny Roebuck defeated Mayes McLain (2-0)

MAY 6, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Joe Wolfe versus Bruce Nolan > Roy Lumpkin versus Little Beaver / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

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 Atlanta. It was reported that the winners of the tournament would also receive $5,000. During the tournament, Enrique & Alberto Torres were declared winners of their match with the Infernos when time ran out and judges gave the match to them. The final match of the tournament saw the Torres brothers defeat the Mysterious Medics after the Infernos interfered, throwing a fireball at Medic #2 when the referee was distracted. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. The program for this card features a candid photo of Charlie Harben and George Burie’s two dogs, Rebel and Rebel, Jr., who reportedly act as watchdogs at the Paul Jones Sports Arena. Buddy Fuller had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 25, 1966.

MAY 6, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Lars & Gene Anderson > Bobby Graham defeated Bozo Brown / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

MAY 6, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Dennis Hall > Bob Armstrong & Silento Rodriguez versus Los Toros > Little John versus Assassin #1 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

MAY 6, 1972 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ox Baker defeated Bill Dromo > Jerry Oates & Koa Tiki defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe > The Avenger defeated Oki Shikina / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Tim Geohagen joined Capral to issue a challenge to anyone who could break his sleeper hold, and would pay $1,000 if it could be done.

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