- 06/16/2008 (6:34:59 pm)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the E-Center of
Teddy Baddstreet has been pulled from the three-way main event involving himself, Morbid Angel, and Balls Mahoney at Down South Hardcore Wrestling’s “Rebirth” in
NWA Top Rope results from
New Frontier Wrestling Association results from the Franklin, NC, National Guard Armory on June 14: Danny Diesel & Justice over Backdraft & the Bounty Hunter; Nigel Sherrod over White Lightning; Talon Williams over Anthony Henry; Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels over Chris King & Draven; Dark Angel over Randy Wayne by disqualification; and Thomas Britain & Simon Sermon over Brokishi & Sci-Fi. (Rich Tate)
United States Wrestling Organization/ATL results from
USWO results from
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NOTES
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GWH wishes a happy birthday to Bonnie Watson (76), Jim Helwig (51), and Paul Jones.
Today in Memoriam: Alberto Torres (37, 1971).
NOSTALGIA
JUNE 16, 1933 (FRIDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1933 (FRIDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Kelly and Jack Wentworth wrestled to a draw > Dick Lever defeated Pedro Gomez > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Al Massey > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Duke Kapalani / 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.
JUNE 16, 1950 (FRIDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1952 (MONDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1958 (MONDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Kinslow & Guy Mitchell and Mark Stone & Gypsy Joe wrestled to a draw > Marco Polo defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Ann Laverne > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification / Notes: The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964. It was announced that the Fabulous Moolah would be on the card on June 23, 1961. Guy Mitchell participated in an autograph session for fans.
JUNE 16, 1964 (TUESDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Ann Casey > Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet by disqualification > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon by disqualification > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Daniels > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Buddy Fuller* to win title > Leo Garibaldi defeated Jack Crawford / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on April 28, 1967, in
JUNE 16, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron & Robert Fuller and Chati Yokuchi & Fuji wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated Sharon Joyce > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim defeated Joe Scarpa & El Mongol* to win title / Notes: Homer O’Dell was handcuffed to Leon Ogle during the match between Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim and Joe Scarpa & El Mongol. Scarpa & Mongol had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated O’Dell & Colt on March 17, 1970, in
JUNE 16, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears defeated George Grant > John Sullivan and Billy Spears wrestled to a draw > The Avenger defeated Mr. X > Dick Steinborn defeated Assassin #1 > Bob Armstrong & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt & Bepo Mongol > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Roberto Soto* defeated Assassin #2 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Ox Baker / Notes: Roberto Soto had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Colt on May 5, 1972, in Atlanta. Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Billy Spears managed Buddy Colt. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Dory Funk, Jr., participated in an autograph session for fans.
JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Mr. Kleen defeated Joe Turner > Georgia Television Title Match: Ox Baker* defeated El Mongol > Wayne Cowan versus Ted Oates ruled a no contest / Notes: Mr. X managed Joe Turner.
JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1973 (SATURDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1976 (WEDNESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ervin Smith and Mitsu Hata wrestled to a draw > Skip Young defeated Jerry Stubbs > Ken Mantell defeated Wayne Cowan > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Ron Bass > Bob Armstrong & Dean Ho defeated Les Thornton & Tony Charles > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Dick Slater
JUNE 16, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw defeated Ken Dillinger > Rick Martel defeated Eric the Red > Ivan Koloff defeated Steve Regal > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Assassin > Stan Hansen & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher. It was reported that Mr. Wrestling #1 put up $1,500 for the match with King Kong Mosca.
JUNE 16, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tape: Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson > Jerry Roberts defeated Mike Diamond > Stan Hansen defeated Bill Howard > Tape: Bobby Heenan versus Dusty Rhodes > Blackjack Lanza & the Masked Superstar defeated Norvel Austin & Genichiro Tenryu > Tape: Mike Hammer versus Killer Karl Kox > Doug Somers defeated Mike Stallings by disqualification > Ray Candy defeated Ivan Koloff by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. While the tape of the Dusty Rhodes match with Bobby Heenan was being shown, Killer Karl Kox attacked
JUNE 16, 1979 (SATURDAY) –
JUNE 16, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Sharpe defeated the French Angel > Mark Lewin defeated Don Diamond > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bob Sweetan > Tommy Rich defeated Alexis Smirnoff > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins defeated Ole & Lars Anderson* to win title > Tony Atlas defeated Baron Von Raschke / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin. A match for the Georgia Junior Heavyweight Title was advertised, but no mention was made in the results.
JUNE 16, 1982 (WEDNESDAY) – MACON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Orndorff defeated Tom Prichard > Michael Hayes defeated Chick Donovan > John Studd versus Leroy Brown ruled a no contest > Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer > Buzz Sawyer defeated Bob Armstrong
JUNE 16, 1984 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Konga > Les Thornton defeated Tommy Rogers > Jake Roberts defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > The Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin & Jerry Oates > National Heavyweight Title Match: Brad Armstrong* defeated the Spoiler / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
JUNE 16, 1985 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM (Vince McMahon – Promoter / World Wrestling Federation) > Brian Blair versus Barry O > Les Thornton versus Gama Singh > Ken Patera versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Matt Borne versus Ivan Putski > John Studd versus Tony Atlas > Jimmy Snuka & Ricky Steamboat versus Mr. Fuji & the Magnificent Muraco > Paul Orndorff versus Bob Orton, Jr. / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com