GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/11/2007

NEWS

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling results from Villa Rica, GA, on December 9: Adrian Hawkins over Tim Renesto (Tom’s son); L.T. Faulk over Kyle Matthews; War Daddy over the New York Gangster; Austin Creed over Salvatore Rinauro; Bulldog Raines over Loco Motive; Billy Love & El Mexicano over Frankie Valentine & the Nightmare; and the Super Destroyer over Bull Buchanan by disqualification to retain the SECW Heavyweight Title.

Ultimate Christian Wrestling results from Canton, GA, on December 8: Chris Rippey & Colt Derringer over Justin Dirt & Rob Adonis; Kyle Matthews and Enigma wrestled to a draw; Luther Biggs & Glacier over the A List (Adrian Hawkins & Alex Phoenix); Austin Creed over Salvatore Rinauro; and Dustin Powers over Billy Jack and Todd Zane by disqualification in a three way to retain the UCW Heavyweight Title. It was reported that 130 were in attendance for this card.

Southern Classic Wrestling will be back in Sandersville, GA, December 15 at Big Dog Billiards beginning at 8:00 PM. Call (478) 288-2341 for more info. Advertised: Tommy Lee (w/ Ace Heffner) will defend the SCW Southern Heavyweight Title versus Bobby Joiner (w/ T.W. James); the Serial Killers (Michael Myers & Leatherface) will defend the SCW Georgia Tag Team Title versus Team Honcho (Jamie Holmes & Ronnie Rage); Flatline (w/ T.W. James) will defend the SCW Georgia Heritage Title versus Loco Motive (w/ Ace Heffner); Conner Cruze versus Brian Titus (w/ Ace Heffner); Greg Heffner & Juan Tequila versus the Stanton Clan (Mark & Eric Stanton); Jason Lynn & Mark Mayhem versus the Crunk ‘N Punk Connection (Mike Margera & Jamar Acid); and Big Bank Barfield versus the Nightmare. Also, Santa Claus is scheduled to make an appearance.

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in Villa Rica, GA, on December 16 at the SECW Arena, beginning at 6:00 PM. Call (770) 355-5742 for more info. Advertised: the Super Destroyer defends the SECW Heavyweight Title versus Bull Buchanan; Bill Love & El Mexicano versus Frankie Valentine & the Nightmare; Tommy Rich versus Todd Zane; Melissa Coates versus Bambi; Chick Donovan versus Bulldog Raines; and Bruce Biggins versus Kid Ego, Jr.

AWA World-1 South will return to Valdosta, GA, on December 30 at the Valdosta Conference Center, starting at 7:00 PM. Call (866) 244-0104 for more info. This will be a card featuring Jody Peterman’s W1S versus Ed Pitts’ Spinebuster Championship Wrestling. Advertised: The Heartbreak Express (W1S) will defend the AWA World Tag Team Title versus Bonez the Cutthroat & Steve Corino (SCW); Preston Paradise (SCW) versus Q-Ball (W1S); Ricky Landell (W1S) will defend the US Heavyweight Title versus Mr. Wrestling #3 (SCW); Jake Slater (W1S) versus Less Fortunate (SCW): Dave Holiday (W1S) versus Tommy Dame (SCW); and Lance Alonte (SCW) versus Big Bank Barfield (W1S).

Billy Roper, former ring announcer for Great Championship Wrestling, is now available for work with other Georgia promotions. Email Roper at [email protected] for bookings.

Email Rob Adonis at [email protected] for bookings.

NOTES

The American Wrestling Association has not only terminated its relationship with Zero-1 Max, but they have also stripped the AWA Heavyweight Title from Masato Tanaka. Click here for the story.

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

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Wrestling Weekly will feature Blackjack Mulligan on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET.

NOSTALGIA

1933: Tony Padrone defeated Hugh Winn in the main event at the Fair Street Arena for promoter Jason Thompson. It was reported that Padrone was claiming both the Georgia Light Heavyweight Title and the Southern Light Heavyweight Title. It is unclear as to how he came to be recognized as such. The last reference we have for the Georgia Light Heavyweight Title shows Winn being billed as champion on November 27, 1933. The origin of the Southern Light Heavyweight Title is unclear to us at this time.

1934: Orville Brown defeated George Hill in two straight falls in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber.

1935: Sammy Miller defeated Young Americus two falls to one in the main event at Supreme Circle Hall in Albany for promoter Frank Bettis.

1936: Dorv Roche defeated Blue Sun Jennings by disqualification in the main event at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Frank Speer.

1953: Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jack Dillon & Karl Kowalski in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1959: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel (Dick Steinborn) to win the Southern Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. It is unclear as to how Freddie Blassie lost recognition as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Blassie defending the title against Johnny Weaver on November 20, 1959, in Atlanta. Although Ray Gunkel was billed as champion, he allowed Dickie Gunkel to defend the Southern Heavyweight Title against Blassie, since he was injured. Angelo Poffo interfered during the match to help Blassie.

1962: A main event match between Mike Paidousis and Lenny Montana was ruled a no contest at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1963: Bob Morrow defeated Luke Graham in the main event at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for promoter Fred Ward, who was not affiliated with the Atlanta office of Georgia Championship Wrestling at this time.

1964: Mario Galento defeated Freddie Blassie to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title in a cage match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Tony Baillargeon was the special referee for the match, which was stopped when Baillargeon deemed Blassie unable to continue to wrestle, enraging Blassie. Galento had been the reigning champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta.

1970: The Assassins defeated Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The Assassins had been the reigning champions since they defeated Mr. Ito & the Great Ota in a tournament final on October 16, 1970, in Atlanta.

1973: Tim Woods & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Macon Tag Team Champions Bobby Shane & Gorgeous George, Jr., by disqualification in a title match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Shane & George, Jr., had been the reigning champions since they defeated Woods & Wrestling #2 on November 6, 1973, in Macon. Because of the disqualification, they retained the title. Also of note, a match between Freddie Blassie and Luke Graham was ruled a no contest in the semi-main event.

1975: Luke Graham & Moondog Mayne won the Macon Tag Team Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The parings and results were not documented specifically, but other teams participating in the tournament were Ron Garvin & Nikolai Volkoff, Brute Bernard & the Spoiler, Jay Strongbow & Mr. Wrestling #2, Tony Garea & Dean Ho, Rocket Monroe & Billy Spears, Les Thornton & Tony Charles, and Jerry Brisco & Dick Slater.

1978: The Masked Superstar defeated Jack Brisco to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. The Masked Superstar had been the reigning champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 on December 4, 1978, in Augusta.

1979: The Masked Superstar defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The Superstar had been the reigning champion since he defeated Tommy Rich on December 7, 1979, in Atlanta.

2004: Sonny Siaki defeated Elix Skipper to retain the GCW Heavyweight Title at the GCW Sports Arena in Columbus for promoter Jerry Oates. Also, A.J. & Damien Steele defeated Bull Buchanan & the Grappler (Mikal Judas) to retain the GCW Tag Team Title. Jason Cross defeated Jeff Lewis to retain the US Junior Heavyweight Title.

2004: Randy Orton & Chris Benoit defeated Batista & Edge in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for World Wrestling Entertainment. Also, Lita defeated Molly Holly to retain the Women’s Title. William Regal & Eugene defeated Rob Conway & Sylvan Grenier to retain the WWE Tag Team Title.

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com