- 05/11/2008 (12:38:52 am)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
Peach State Pandemonium featured NWA Wrestling Showcase host and producer David Marquez, AWA World-1 South promoter Jody Peterman, and the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer this morning. Marquez updated us on the latest as it pertains to the June 7 NWA Showcase taping at Philips Arena in
Total Championship Wrestling will be in Douglasville, GA, tonight at the National Guard Armory, with a starting time of 8:00 PM. Doors will open at 7:00. All tickets are $5, but kids under 6 get in free. Advertised: Damon Taz defends the TCW Heavyweight Title against Pretty Boy Floyd in a first blood match; Kenny Dees & Murder One defend the TCW Tag Team Title against Bulldog Raines & the Nightmare; Lamar Phillips & Jay Clinton versus Billy Love & Mark Pain; and Josh Storm versus Kid Ego. Also advertised to appear are Frankie Valentine and Ken Timbs, Jr. Call (404) 213-4632, (770) 871-0988, or (706) 716-5701 for more info. (Rich Tate)
Ultimate Christian Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in
The Future Wrestling Federation will be in
The United States Wrestling Organization will be at the Stadium Inn in
I Believe in Wrestling (the actual name of the promotion, seriously!) makes their promotional debut tonight at the Downtown Recreation Center on 649 West Livingston Street in Orlando, FL. Matches advertised: "Living Legend" Larry Zbyszko & Chasyn Rance vs. The Vandalz, Jon Davis vs. Austin Amadeus, The Lifeguards vs. Nooie Lee & Demon Toro, Fantastic Dantastic vs. "Superstar" Sean Davis, Jaison Moore & Nick Holler vs. "The Marquee" Bruce Santee & Keith Blonde, "The Most Important Man Alive" Mister Saint Laurent vs. Andrew Wolf for the AWA Florida Heavyweight Championship, and Chris Jones vs. "Fabulous" Phil Davis. For more information, call (407) 694-3912. (Thomas Bugg)
The New Frontier Wrestling Association will return to the National Guard Armory in Franklin, NC, located at 192 Industrial Park Loop, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Advertised: Brokishi defends the NFWA Heavyweight Title against Talon Williams; a handicap match featuring Jamar Acid versus Ryan Michaels & Nigel Sherrod; Simon Sermon & Sebastian St. Clair versus Anthony Henry; Billy Starr versus the Bounty Hunter; Tommy Too Much versus Sci-Fi; K.T. Hamill versus Korrupt; and Danny Diesel versus Scotty Anderson. Also scheduled to appear are Jay Hartigan, Jen Holbrook, Ronda Lawrence, Dee Beyers, and Michael Gentry. (Rich Tate)
United Championship Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in
Showtime All-Star Wrestling results from Millersville, TN, on May 9 at the SAW Arena aka The Bakery with a reported crowd of 120: Sigmond beat Chris Eckos, Drew Haskins beat Larry Cooter, Chris Cane beat Jeff Jamison, Spade vs Anthony Wayne ended in a no-contest when Frank Malone (with Cody Malone) attacked both, Rick Santel (with Paul Adams) beat Indian Outlaw, SAW TV Champion, Damian Adams beat Chrisjen Hayme, SAW Tag Team Champions, The Tennessee Violence Authority (with Paul Adams) went to a double countout with Arrick Andrews & "Boogie Woogie Boy" Gary Valiant (with Miss Boogie). SAW returns to
United States Wrestling Organization results from their weekly show in
Great Championship Wrestling had its weekly card on May 8 at the Great Skate Plex in
Total Nonstop Action’s Sacrifice PPV broadcasts live on May 11 from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. Advertised: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Scott Steiner and Kurt Angle in a three-way; a women’s battle royal featuring Gail Kim, O.D.B., Traci Brooks, Velvet Sky, Angelina Love, Jacqueline, Christy Hemme, Roxxi Laveaux, Rhaka Khan, and Salinas, whereas the winner gets a shot at the Women’s Title and the last eliminated gets her head shaved; a tournament for the TNA Tag Team Title featuring Team 3D, LAX, A.J. Styles & Super Eric, Christian Cage & Rhino, as well as pairings not yet determined among Sting, Robert Roode, Matt Morgan, B.G. James, Booker T, James Storm, Kip James, and reigning Women’s Champion Awesome Kong; and a match inside a cage billed to be thirty-foot in height, whereas the winner earns a future title shot at reigning X Division Champion Petey Williams, featuring Jay Lethal, Curry Man, Kaz, Alex Shelley, Jimmy Rave, Chris Sabin, Johnny Devine, Shark Boy, Sonjay Dutt, and Consequences Creed. Frank Trigg, of MMA announcing fame, will sit in for color commentary during the main event. Rick Steiner is also to be on hand. (Rich Tate)
The Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance presents “Stars and Stripes Forever” on May 24 in
AWA World-1 South presents “Eruption in Ellaville”, GA, on May 30 at Buck’s Place, located at US Highway 19 South and 997 Broad Street. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich & Chick Donovan versus K.I. Elite; the Bug, with Ron Niemi, defends the AWA Southern Heavyweight Title against J-Rod; Francisco Ciatso versus Barney Rumble; Ricky Romeo versus Big Bank Barfield; Mike Pain versus Q-Ball; and the return of Dale Lucas. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment has announced more dates in the south to take place in August. They will be 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.
NOTES
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Verne Gagne (85) and William Regal (43).
Today in Memoriam: Big Daddy Lipscomb (31, 1963) and Ilio DiPaolo (68, 1995)
NOSTALGIA
MAY 10, 1927 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Londos defeated Jack Keller > Wladek Zbyszko defeated Ivan Padukoff > Boxing Match: Dick Daviscourt defeated Jim Browning by KO in fifth round / Notes: It was reported that 2,500 were in attendance for this card.
MAY 10, 1932 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (L.C. Warren – Promoter) > Jim Hesslyn defeated Jack Wagner > Charley Lehman defeated Bob Wilkie at 32:00
MAY 10, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Bob Anderson defeated Whitey Patterson > Ted Sarris defeated John Mauldin by disqualification > Chippewa Charlie defeated Son Almand
MAY 10, 1937 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Red Dugan defeated John Dameron by countout > Tony Papalino defeated Paddy Nolan by disqualification > Buck Lawson defeated Don Rainey > Eddie Elzea defeated Jack McAdams / Notes: For unstated reasons, the wrestlers staged a sit-down strike before the matches, until the Athletic Commission warned them to wrestle.
MAY 10, 1946 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Lever & Babe Zaharias defeated John Mauldin & Kay Bell > Rex Mobley and Bad Boy Brown wrestled to a draw > Jack Hader defeated Al Massey by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Nick Carter / Notes: Bill Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Managoff in St. Louis, MO, on February 19, 1943. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.
MAY 10, 1947 (SATURDAY) –
MAY 10, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lu Kimm defeated White Savage > Women’s Match: Suzanne Smith defeated Millie Stafford by disqualification > Harry Smith defeated Jack Thompson > Clyde Steeves defeated Red McIntyre / Notes: The match between Suzanne Smith and Millie Stafford was to earn a match for the Women’s World Title on May 31, 1954, but Tom Mahoney opted for a rematch since the match ended on a disqualification.
MAY 10, 1957 (FRIDAY) – COLLEGE PARK, GA – NORTH CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey & Chris Averoff defeated Bob Shipp & the Great Mitsu
MAY 10, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and the Mask wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > ”The Masked Team” defeated Bill Dromo & Bill Alexander > Eric Pederson defeated Chief Little Eagle by disqualification Notes: It is unclear who the opponents were in the match with Bill Dromo & Bill Alexander.
MAY 10, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ronnie Hill defeated Jim Burke > Guy Mitchell & Chief Little Eagle defeated Gypsy Joe & Skull Murphy > No DQ Match: Jerry Graham defeated Bob Rasmussen
MAY 10, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tito Kopa and Silento Rodriguez wrestled to a draw > The Scufflin’ Hillbillies defeated Chris Averoff & Bulldog Lawley > Lenny Montana and Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn* to win title / Notes: Dick Steinborn had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Tarzan Tyler on May 3, 1963, in Atlanta.
MAY 10, 1965 (MONDAY) –
MAY 10, 1966 (TUESDAY) –
MAY 10, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart defeated Silento Rodriguez > Jim Wilson defeated Oki Shikina > Tank Morgan defeated Johnny Walker > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Rising Suns > Georgia Heavyweight Title Loser Leaves Match: the Big O (2) defeated Mr. Wrestling (1)* to win title > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* versus Hans Schmidt & El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Dick Steinborn was the special referee for the match between the Big O and Mr. Wrestling. Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on May 3, 1968, in
MAY 10, 1969 (SATURDAY) –
MAY 10, 1972 (WEDNESDAY) –
MAY 10, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Keirn and Art Nelson wrestled to a draw > Dennis Stamp defeated Big Mac > Bob Sweetan defeated Earl Maynard > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Jerry Oates & Jose Assari > Jos LeDuc defeated Bobby Duncum by disqualification > Bob Armstrong, Jerry Brisco & Robert Fuller defeated Ron, Terry & Jimmy Garvin > Title versus Title Match (No TL / No DQ): Bill Watts defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin. For the match with Mr. Wrestling #2, Bill Watts retained the North American Heavyweight Title and won the Georgia Heavyweight Title. Big John was the special referee for the match.
MAY 10, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Bracero defeated Mitsu Hata > Skip Young and Yasu Fuji wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Dean Ho defeated Moondog Mayne > Dick Slater & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Red Devils > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mark Lewin defeated Spoiler* by disqualification / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler.
MAY 10, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton defeated Dean Ho > Randy Savage & the Assassin defeated Ted Oates & Roberto Soto > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Lars Anderson > Macon Heavyweight Title Match: Ole Anderson defeated Mr. Wrestling #2* to win title > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Jones* defeated Gene Anderson by disqualification
MAY 10, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert defeated John Ruggers > Paul Ellering defeated Jacques Goulet > Tommy Rich & Adrian Adonis and Wolfgang & Helmut Schmidt wrestled to a draw > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the French Angel > Texas Death Match: Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Stan Hansen > 1,000 Silver Dollar Match: Ole Anderson defeated Rocky Johnson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Wolfgang & Helmut Schmidt.
MAY 10, 1979 (THURSDAY) –
MAY 10, 1984 (THURSDAY) – CINCINNATI, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Horner defeated Bob Roop > Brad Armstrong defeated Jake Roberts > Ted DiBiase defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > Les Thornton and Tommy Rogers wrestled to a draw > King Konga defeated the Spoiler by disqualification > The Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin & King Kong Bundy / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com