- 04/15/2008 (8:12:07 pm)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
Kelly Farr, Executive Director of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, informed Bill Behrens, Chairman of the Georgia Wrestling Promoters Advisory Committee, that there were not “any substantive discussions about wrestling” at their April 8 meeting. Farr noted the only discussion was regarding the failure of SB 413, and that the “commission needs to think about what it wants to do about wrestling rules.” (Rich Tate)
The current listing of promoters licensed to operate professional wrestling events in Georgia is as follows: A Town Wrestling, Championship Wrestling Overload, the Georgia Pro Wrestling Association, Georgia Wrestling Promotions, the Independent Wrestling Network, Kingdom Championship Wrestling, NWA Anarchy (as Mad Dawg Promotions), On the Mat Championship Wrestling (if anyone has any idea who this is, please contact us), Show Business (Behrens’ business, although he is not actively promoting), Southern Classic Wrestling, Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling, Southern States Championship Wrestling, Ultimate Christian Wrestling, and World Wrestling Alliance 4 (as Atlanta World Wrestling Alliance). (Rich Tate)
Promotions based in Georgia of which we are aware, and are not currently licensed are as follows: the All-Star Wrestling Network, Alternative Pro Wrestling, AWA World-1 South, Deep South Wrestling, Down South Hardcore Wrestling, Flatline Championship Wrestling, the Future Wrestling Federation, Galaxie Pro Xtreme Wrestling, the Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance, Georgia Wrestling Entertainment, the Georgia Wrestling Federation, NAWA Ring Champions, Power Pro Wrestling, Total Championship Wrestling, and Wrestling Beyond Imagination. It should be noted that not all of the unlicensed promotions are heavily active at this point, and in fact, some may no longer be active at all. However, there are plenty that are running at least monthly, and are running the risk of being shut down simply for not being licensed. (Rich Tate)
Of the larger companies, World Wrestling Entertainment is exempt from licensure at this time. Total Nonstop Action is not exempt, but has no events scheduled in the state as of this writing. (Rich Tate)
Florida Championship Wrestling returns to the Bourbon Street Night Club, at 4331
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in
Great Championship Wrestling returns to the Great Skate Plex on April 17 at 7:30 pm. The main event has Michaels, Inc., members, GCW Heavyweight champion Johnny Swinger and Hot Like Lava (GCW Interstate Champion Cru Jones and Shaun Banks) w/Quentin Michaels faces David Young and the GCW tag team champions J-Rod and Tex Monroe. Also Sonny Siaki goes up against Zero Tolerance w/Quentin Michaels. Damien Steele makes his official return to GCW. Another match was added to the War Games card for April 24: Damien Steele will face the Bruiser. (Brian Slack)
The results of Southern Championship Wrestling's Spring Breakout 08 were. Lexie Fyfe defeats The Prodigy. Flashback Jack defeats Prince Hassad. In a blindfold match, Sheik Mohammed Akbar defeated Mighty Ox thanks to help from special referee Neil Faith. Neil Faith defeats Brett Bonaducci. The Spanish Armada (Benny Blanco and Rico Suave) defeats The New Orient Express (Dylan Knight and Demon Toro). In a title vs title match, Nooie Lee defeated Aaron Epic to become the New Florida Heavyweight Champion as well as retaining the Light Heavyweight Championship. Thomas Marr defeats Pete Cannon. In a 2 out of 3 falls match for the vacant SCW tag team titles, The Asian Superstar Organization of Jason Hexx and Ryze Woo defeated Team Elite of Rod the Bod and Axis. (Brian Slack)
Independent Wrestling Network results from the Fishcrow Arena in Columbus, GA, on April 11: Adrian Hawkins over Tommy Too Much; Jason Cross over Jeremy Vain; Simon Sermon over Frankie Valentine; Rob Adonis & Reese Royale over the Southside Trash; Vordell Walker versus Bulldog Raines ended in a double disqualification; and Mr. Hughes over A.J. Steele. (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 Sexxy Eddie, Doc Diamond, and Prodigy on its show tonight at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Jimmy Valiant sat in the Wrestling Hotseat this week. (Rich Tate)
Today in Memoriam: George McKay (58, 1993) and Ed Capral (70, 1997)
NOSTALGIA
APRIL 15, 1935 (MONDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1935 (MONDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1944 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: the Purple Flash defeated Elvira Snodgrass > Women’s Match: Gladys Gillem defeated Rose Evans > Al Massey and Don Lee wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated the Red Devil / Notes: During the match between Bill Longson and the Red Devil, Longson removed the Devil’s mask to identify him as Dick Lever. Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Managoff in
APRIL 15, 1946 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Jack Dillon defeated Joe Bennicasa > Jack Wentworth defeated Joe Marsh > The Monk defeated Sammy Stein
APRIL 15, 1949 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Kelly defeated Jim Wallis by disqualification > Rex Mobley defeated Bobby Lane > Nick Carter and Tom Mahoney wrestled to a draw > Al Massey and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre defeated Rebel Russell / Notes: Charley Fox was the special referee for the match between Don McIntyre and Rebel Russell. Dick Lever and Bill Collins were credited as being referees on this card.
APRIL 15, 1949 (FRIDAY) – BLUE RIDGE, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Red Dugan defeated Bill Cazzell > Bob Shipp defeated Roy Mitchell by disqualification / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
APRIL 15, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eric Pederson versus Vince Bryant > Handicap Match: Big Humphrey defeated Krusher Larson & Bad Boy Hines > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title / Notes: Eric Pederson and Vince Bryant were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. It is unclear as to how Dickie Gunkel came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Ray Gunkel defending the title against Freddie Blassie on March 1, 1960, in
APRIL 15, 1965 (THURSDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chin Lee defeated Bill Parks > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Swede Karlson > Enrique Torres defeated Jack Vansky > Women’s Match: Linda Carroll defeated Toni Rose > Louie Tillet defeated Bad Boy Hines > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Infernos* defeated Bobby Shane & Mario Galento / Notes: Bad Boy Hines substituted for Mike Paidousis in the match with Louie Tillet. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. There were two referees for the match between the Infernos and Bobby Shane & Mario Galento. This is the last program listing credits for the
APRIL 15, 1967 (SATURDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1969 (TUESDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1972 (SATURDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1974 (MONDAY) Notes: According to a bio found for Jim Carlisle, he left WRBL Channel 3 in
APRIL 15, 1974 (MONDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1975 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy and Billy Raven wrestled to a draw > Jerry Brisco defeated Don Kent > Rocky Johnson defeated Don Greene > Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller defeated Jerry Lawler & Assassin #2 > Dusty Rhodes & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Toru Tanaka & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Ray Candy substituted for Ricky Gibson in the match with Billy Raven. Dusty Rhodes & Mr. Wrestling #2 and Toru Tanaka & Abdullah the Butcher were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2, Toru Tanaka, and Abdullah the Butcher. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.
APRIL 15, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Charlie Fulton > Richard Blood & Dean Ho defeated Bill Howard & Jack Evans > Randy Savage defeated Don Kernodle > Mixed Tag Team Match: Black Atlas & Susan Green defeated the French Angel & the Fabulous Moolah > Dusty Rhodes versus the Sheik ruled a no contest > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated Lars Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones defeated Dick Slater* to win title > Cage Match: Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Ole & Gene Anderson
APRIL 15, 1978 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Abdullah the Butcher defeated John Ruggers > Rocky Johnson defeated the Invader > Tape: Billy Graham versus Tony Atlas > Tommy Rich defeated Bill Irwin > Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen defeated Doug Gilbert & Steve Regal / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.
APRIL 15, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Wolfe and Chick Donovan wrestled to a draw > Mike Stallings & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Ron Bass & Kurt Von Hess > Blackjack Lanza defeated Bob Armstrong > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar* by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* defeated Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes by disqualification / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Ron Bass and Blackjack Lanza.
APRIL 15, 1984 (SUNDAY) – CINCINNATI, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rogers defeated Rocky Jones > Sweet Brown Sugar defeated Bob Roop > Tim Horner defeated Les Thornton > Brad Armstrong defeated the Spoiler by countout > Wahoo McDaniel & King Kong Bundy defeated the Road Warriors > Lights Out Match: Ron Garvin defeated Jake Roberts / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
NEWS
Kelly Farr, Executive Director of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, informed Bill Behrens, Chairman of the Georgia Wrestling Promoters Advisory Committee, that there were not “any substantive discussions about wrestling” at their April 8 meeting. Farr noted the only discussion was regarding the failure of SB 413, and that the “commission needs to think about what it wants to do about wrestling rules.” (Rich Tate)
The current listing of promoters licensed to operate professional wrestling events in Georgia is as follows: A Town Wrestling, Championship Wrestling Overload, the Georgia Pro Wrestling Association, Georgia Wrestling Promotions, the Independent Wrestling Network, Kingdom Championship Wrestling, NWA Anarchy (as Mad Dawg Promotions), On the Mat Championship Wrestling (if anyone has any idea who this is, please contact us), Show Business (Behrens’ business, although he is not actively promoting), Southern Classic Wrestling, Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling, Southern States Championship Wrestling, Ultimate Christian Wrestling, and World Wrestling Alliance 4 (as Atlanta World Wrestling Alliance). (Rich Tate)
Promotions based in Georgia of which we are aware, and are not currently licensed are as follows: the All-Star Wrestling Network, Alternative Pro Wrestling, AWA World-1 South, Deep South Wrestling, Down South Hardcore Wrestling, Flatline Championship Wrestling, the Future Wrestling Federation, Galaxie Pro Xtreme Wrestling, the Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance, Georgia Wrestling Entertainment, the Georgia Wrestling Federation, NAWA Ring Champions, Power Pro Wrestling, Total Championship Wrestling, and Wrestling Beyond Imagination. It should be noted that not all of the unlicensed promotions are heavily active at this point, and in fact, some may no longer be active at all. However, there are plenty that are running at least monthly, and are running the risk of being shut down simply for not being licensed. (Rich Tate)
Of the larger companies, World Wrestling Entertainment is exempt from licensure at this time. Total Nonstop Action is not exempt, but has no events scheduled in the state as of this writing. (Rich Tate)
Florida Championship Wrestling returns to the Bourbon Street Night Club, at 4331
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in
Great Championship Wrestling returns to the Great Skate Plex on April 17 at 7:30 pm. The main event has Michaels, Inc., members, GCW Heavyweight champion Johnny Swinger and Hot Like Lava (GCW Interstate Champion Cru Jones and Shaun Banks) w/Quentin Michaels faces David Young and the GCW tag team champions J-Rod and Tex Monroe. Also Sonny Siaki goes up against Zero Tolerance w/Quentin Michaels. Damien Steele makes his official return to GCW. Another match was added to the War Games card for April 24: Damien Steele will face the Bruiser. (Brian Slack)
The results of Southern Championship Wrestling's Spring Breakout 08 were. Lexie Fyfe defeats The Prodigy. Flashback Jack defeats Prince Hassad. In a blindfold match, Sheik Mohammed Akbar defeated Mighty Ox thanks to help from special referee Neil Faith. Neil Faith defeats Brett Bonaducci. The Spanish Armada (Benny Blanco and Rico Suave) defeats The New Orient Express (Dylan Knight and Demon Toro). In a title vs title match, Nooie Lee defeated Aaron Epic to become the New Florida Heavyweight Champion as well as retaining the Light Heavyweight Championship. Thomas Marr defeats Pete Cannon. In a 2 out of 3 falls match for the vacant SCW tag team titles, The Asian Superstar Organization of Jason Hexx and Ryze Woo defeated Team Elite of Rod the Bod and Axis. (Brian Slack)
Independent Wrestling Network results from the Fishcrow Arena in Columbus, GA, on April 11: Adrian Hawkins over Tommy Too Much; Jason Cross over Jeremy Vain; Simon Sermon over Frankie Valentine; Rob Adonis & Reese Royale over the Southside Trash; Vordell Walker versus Bulldog Raines ended in a double disqualification; and Mr. Hughes over A.J. Steele. (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 Sexxy Eddie, Doc Diamond, and Prodigy on its show tonight at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Jimmy Valiant sat in the Wrestling Hotseat this week. (Rich Tate)
Today in Memoriam: George McKay (58, 1993) and Ed Capral (70, 1997)
NOSTALGIA
APRIL 15, 1935 (MONDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1935 (MONDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1944 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: the Purple Flash defeated Elvira Snodgrass > Women’s Match: Gladys Gillem defeated Rose Evans > Al Massey and Don Lee wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated the Red Devil / Notes: During the match between Bill Longson and the Red Devil, Longson removed the Devil’s mask to identify him as Dick Lever. Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Managoff in
APRIL 15, 1946 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Jack Dillon defeated Joe Bennicasa > Jack Wentworth defeated Joe Marsh > The Monk defeated Sammy Stein
APRIL 15, 1949 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Kelly defeated Jim Wallis by disqualification > Rex Mobley defeated Bobby Lane > Nick Carter and Tom Mahoney wrestled to a draw > Al Massey and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre defeated Rebel Russell / Notes: Charley Fox was the special referee for the match between Don McIntyre and Rebel Russell. Dick Lever and Bill Collins were credited as being referees on this card.
APRIL 15, 1949 (FRIDAY) – BLUE RIDGE, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Red Dugan defeated Bill Cazzell > Bob Shipp defeated Roy Mitchell by disqualification / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
APRIL 15, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eric Pederson versus Vince Bryant > Handicap Match: Big Humphrey defeated Krusher Larson & Bad Boy Hines > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title / Notes: Eric Pederson and Vince Bryant were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. It is unclear as to how Dickie Gunkel came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Ray Gunkel defending the title against Freddie Blassie on March 1, 1960, in
APRIL 15, 1965 (THURSDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chin Lee defeated Bill Parks > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Swede Karlson > Enrique Torres defeated Jack Vansky > Women’s Match: Linda Carroll defeated Toni Rose > Louie Tillet defeated Bad Boy Hines > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Infernos* defeated Bobby Shane & Mario Galento / Notes: Bad Boy Hines substituted for Mike Paidousis in the match with Louie Tillet. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. There were two referees for the match between the Infernos and Bobby Shane & Mario Galento. This is the last program listing credits for the
APRIL 15, 1967 (SATURDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1969 (TUESDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1972 (SATURDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1974 (MONDAY) Notes: According to a bio found for Jim Carlisle, he left WRBL Channel 3 in
APRIL 15, 1974 (MONDAY) –
APRIL 15, 1975 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy and Billy Raven wrestled to a draw > Jerry Brisco defeated Don Kent > Rocky Johnson defeated Don Greene > Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller defeated Jerry Lawler & Assassin #2 > Dusty Rhodes & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Toru Tanaka & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Ray Candy substituted for Ricky Gibson in the match with Billy Raven. Dusty Rhodes & Mr. Wrestling #2 and Toru Tanaka & Abdullah the Butcher were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2, Toru Tanaka, and Abdullah the Butcher. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.
APRIL 15, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Charlie Fulton > Richard Blood & Dean Ho defeated Bill Howard & Jack Evans > Randy Savage defeated Don Kernodle > Mixed Tag Team Match: Black Atlas & Susan Green defeated the French Angel & the Fabulous Moolah > Dusty Rhodes versus the Sheik ruled a no contest > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated Lars Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones defeated Dick Slater* to win title > Cage Match: Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Ole & Gene Anderson
APRIL 15, 1978 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Abdullah the Butcher defeated John Ruggers > Rocky Johnson defeated the Invader > Tape: Billy Graham versus Tony Atlas > Tommy Rich defeated Bill Irwin > Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen defeated Doug Gilbert & Steve Regal / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.
APRIL 15, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Wolfe and Chick Donovan wrestled to a draw > Mike Stallings & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Ron Bass & Kurt Von Hess > Blackjack Lanza defeated Bob Armstrong > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar* by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* defeated Tommy Rich & Dusty Rhodes by disqualification / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Ron Bass and Blackjack Lanza.
APRIL 15, 1984 (SUNDAY) – CINCINNATI, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rogers defeated Rocky Jones > Sweet Brown Sugar defeated Bob Roop > Tim Horner defeated Les Thornton > Brad Armstrong defeated the Spoiler by countout > Wahoo McDaniel & King Kong Bundy defeated the Road Warriors > Lights Out Match: Ron Garvin defeated Jake Roberts / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
