GEORGIA NEWS, NOTES & NOSTALGIA: 3/29/08
- 03/29/2008 (3:52:03 pm)
- Rich Tate
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Buff Bagwell joined the GWH crew on Peach State Pandemonium this morning. He discussed his early days with the North Georgia Wrestling Alliance, his upcoming book and fitness center, and more. He also stressed his desire to work again on television, going so far as to say he would work for free for four Mondays if they would give him the opportunity to show he can still work. Click here for the archive. Next week, PSP will air a special two-hour episode in honor of Gary Hart. Details will be released throughout the week. (Rich Tate)
The 2008 class of the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame will be inducted tonight at the Amway Arena in
The Future Wrestling Federation is in
The All-Star Wrestling Network presents their monthly Outsiders show tonight at the Wrestleplex in
Ring of Honor will be in
United States Wrestling Organization results from Nashville at the Stadium Inn for March 28 courtesy of Jimmie Daniels, ace reporter and music maestro, are as follows: White Tiger & Steven Green b Shane Smalls & Lee Cross (w/Lisa Fayzon) when Green pinned Smalls. Damien Payne (w/Fetish) b Petey Wright; this was a #1 contenders match for the USWO Jr. Championship held by LT Falk. Anthony Cervantes b LT Falk; This was a non-title match as LT had offered AC this match last week. AC is legit leaving town and AM Vision is out in street clothes filming this. Michael Jablonski b Tim Renesto-DQ after Renesto shoved ref Mark Owen. Quinton Quarisma & Jay
American Pro Wrestling results from a fan appreciation show on March 28 in Spartanburg, SC: K9 over Twinkletoes to retain the cruiserweight title; Dookie & Boomer Payne over Mike Madden & Eric Anton; Bobby Diamond & Squeakes the Clown over Heath Havoc & A.J. Frost to retain the tag team title; Vinnie Valentine over Adan Jaxon by disqualification; Randy Wayne & Ken Magnum versus Shane Steele & Chief Jay Eagle ended in a double disqualification; Ike Stevens & Taylor St. Cloud over Krypton & Jake Jeckel; and the Jones Boys & K9 versus Elite, Jason Storm & Jesse Blood ended in a no contest. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Gene Restaino)
I received the following phone message from A.J. Steele, presumably regarding his booking with the Independent Wrestling Network for their debut show in
The advertised 6-man match for the United Wrestling League’s April 4 event in
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Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Ole Anderson, Ricky O, and Van Hughes on its show on April 1 at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Michael Hayes, who turns 49 today.
Today in Memoriam: Joe Stecher (80, 1974) and Herb Welch (91, 1999)
NOSTALGIA
MARCH 29, 1928 (THURSDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1932 (TUESDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1934 (THURSDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1935 (FRIDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1937 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – SPRING STREET ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Tony Papalino versus Red Smith > Young Londos defeated Paddy Nolan > Tarzan Jordan versus Mike Cassidy / Notes: Aside from the match between Young Londos and Paddy Nolan, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.
MARCH 29, 1946 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Kelly defeated Mike Kilonis > Charlie Harben and Abe Zvonkin wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Vic Emanuel by disqualification > Ralph Garibaldi & Laverne Baxter defeated Dick Lever & Bill Collins > Al Massey defeated Ben Morgan
MARCH 29, 1951 (THURSDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Benny Becker defeated Honey Boy Hannigan > Jack Curtis defeated Rube Wright > The Golden Terror defeated Bobby Lane by disqualification
MARCH 29, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Clyde Steeves versus Gorgeous Gilpin > Lee Grable versus the Swedish Angel > Red McIntyre versus Dick Big Kettle > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Don Big Kettle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Freddie Blassie had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since he allegedly defeated Mr. Moto on February 8, 1954, in Birmingham, AL.
MARCH 29, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre defeated Tokyo Joe by disqualification > Mark Lewin versus Kurt Von Brawner > Guy LaRose versus the Great Mitsu > Argentina Rocca defeated Donn Lewin / Notes: Mark Lewin and Kurt Von Brawner were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Guy LaRose and the Great Mitsu, but no results were reported after the card. Although not mentioned, Kola Kwariani was likely in attendance, as he was charged with traveling with Argentina Rocca as a troubleshooter for him.
MARCH 29, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Bill Alexander > Vince Bryant defeated Jack Terry > Bill Dromo & Haystacks Calhoun defeated Freddie Blassie & Jack Terry
MARCH 29, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tiny Evans defeated Killer Campbell > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle defeated Jim Burke & Gypsy Joe > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Guy Mitchell defeated Skull Murphy* to win title / Notes: Skull Murphy had been billed as the Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 10, 1961, but only in Columbus since March 15, 1961. It is believed Guy Mitchell’s claim after defeating Skull Murphy on this date was only recognized in
MARCH 29, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Armstrong defeated George Bell > Derrell Cochran defeated Buck Jones > Chief Little Eagle defeated the Bat > Lenny Montana defeated Ted Evans > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* and Tarzan Tyler wrestled to a draw / Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON.
MARCH 29, 1965 (MONDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1966 (TUESDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1967 (WEDNESDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart defeated Greg Peterson > The Rising Suns defeated Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson > Bob Armstrong and Duke Keomuka wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos > Mario Galento versus Butcher Vachon ruled a no contest > Lou Thesz, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Jack Crawford, Hans Schmidt & El Mongol / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol.
MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Anderson versus Silento Rodriguez > Tim Geohagen defeated Joe Turco > Little John and the Spoiler wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Skandor Akbar > El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins* to win title / Notes: Bob Anderson and Silento Rodriguez were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in
MARCH 29, 1972 (WEDNESDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Earl Maynard defeated the Mighty Yankee > Jerry Brisco defeated Ricky Gibson > Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller defeated Art Nelson & Jerry Lawler by disqualification > Bobby Duncum versus Jumbo Tsuruta wrestled to a draw > Georgia Tag Team Title Losers Leave Match: Ron & Terry Garvin* defeated Rufus R. Jones & Mr. Wrestling #1 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr., defeated Mr. Wrestling #2* by disqualification / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.
MARCH 29, 1975 (SATURDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1976 (MONDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle and Bill Howard wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Randy Savage defeated Raymond Rougeau at 12:00 > Paul Jones defeated the French Angel at 14:00 > Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Black Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #1 at 12:00 > Macon Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL): Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated J.J. Dillon* to win title / Notes: J.J. Dillon managed the French Angel.
MARCH 29, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Raymond Rougeau versus John Ruggers > Jacques Goulet versus Pez Whatley > Tommy Rich & Adrian Adonis versus Lars Anderson & Rock Hunter > Lumberjack Match: Stan Hansen versus Tony Atlas > Coal Miner’s Glove Match: Ole Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MARCH 29, 1979 (THURSDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1980 (SATURDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1981 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kevin Sullivan defeated Mike Davis > Bobby Eaton defeated Roberto Soto > Steve Keirn & Steve O versus Ole & Gene Anderson ended in a double disqualification > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Jim Duggan > Tommy Rich & the Junkyard Dog defeated Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts > National Heavyweight Title Match: Steve O defeated the Mongolian Stomper* to win title > WWF Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Backlund* defeated Ivan Koloff / Notes: Tommy Rich substituted for Ted DiBiase to team with the Junkyard Dog in the match with Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts, and Steve O substituted for Dusty Rhodes in the match with the Mongolian Stomper, when Rhodes was injured during an altercation with Don Carson, who managed the Stomper. Michael Hayes joined Gordy and Roberts at the ring during their match.
MARCH 29, 1982 (MONDAY) –
MARCH 29, 1983 (TUESDAY) – AKRON, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Roop defeated Joe Lightfoot > Killer Brooks defeated Johnny Rich > Larry Zbyszko defeated Brian Blair > The Iron Sheik defeated Dick Murdoch > Tommy Rich, Tony Atlas & the Masked Superstar defeated Ole Anderson, Buzz Sawyer & Killer Brooks
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
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