GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 07/18/2008

NEWS

World Wrestling Entertainment has announced the following events: September 14 in Jackson, MS, at the Mississippi Coliseum; October 28 in San Diego, CA, at the San Diego Sports Arena; and December 26 in Charlotte, NC, at the Time Warner Cable Arena. Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: August 16 in Valparaiso, IN, at the Athletics-Recreation Center; August 18 in Chicago, IL, at the Allstate Arena, August 23 in Erie, PA, at the Erie Civic Center, August 31 in Saint Louis, MO, at the Scottrade Center, and September 29 in World Wrestling Entertainment in Minneapolis, MN. (Rich Tate)

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Oil Palace in Tyler, TX, tonight. TNA has announced that the No Surrender PPV will broadcast live from the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, on September 14. Tickets will go on sale on July 25. (Rich Tate)

Wild Bill’s will present “Fight Night”, co-sponsored by Hooter’s, tonight at 2075 Markey Street in Duluth, GA. The MMA event will be taped for Comcast On Demand. Matches begin at 8:30 PM. The venue is an 18 and up club. Tickets range from $25 to $100, the latter including access to a VIP room with dinner catered from Hooter’s. Advertised: Kelvin Hackney versus Frank Millsap, with up to ten fights planned. Call (404) 626-2126 for more information. (Rich Tate)

The Grappling Entertainment Athletic Revolution will be at the National Guard Armory in Brooksville, FL, tonight. Advertised: Jimmy Jacobs versus Kenny King; Jon Davis versus Tyler Black; Nigel McGuinness versus Kory Chavis; Erick Stevens versus Austin Amadeus; Chris Jones versus Roderick Strong; Jason Blade & Chasyn Rance versus the Loggers; and Joey Ryan & Sal Rinauro versus Nooie Lee & a partner TBA. Call (352) 422-4582 for more information. (Rich Tate)

The following are events taking place tonight in which we have no further advance information: Action Packed Wrestling at the APW Arena in Chester, SC; Alternative Pro Wrestling at the Royston Gym in Royston, GA; Pure Pro Wrestling at the Rec. Center in Pelham, NC; Showtime All-Star Wrestling at the SAW Arena in Millersville, TN; Southern Wrestling Federation at the SWF Arena in Tullahoma, TN; and United States Wrestling Organization at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN. (Rich Tate)

July 17 results from Great Championship Wrestling in Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex, with attendance reported as more than 320: Orion Bishop (with Wicked Nemesis) pinned Kareem-Abdul Jamar. Bull Buchanan pinned Orion Bishop. Zero Tolerance (with Princeton Gainey III) pinned Alex Silva. Johnny Swinger & Shaun Banks (with Tracy Taylor) defeated J-Rod & Tex Monroe. Disco Inferno pinned Murder One (with Wicked Nemesis). David Young beat Sonny Siaki by disqualification when Siaki used a ladder. GCW Heavyweight Champion Cru Jones pinned Micah Taylor after Swinger interfered and distracted both men. Advertised matches for the July 19 GCW show in Villa Rica, GA, at the Goldust Recreation Center are as follows: In a GCW Heavyweight Championship Match, Cru Jones (c) vs. David Young. In a GCW Interstate Championship Match, J-Rod (c) vs. Murder One. The GCW Tag Team Title is on the line in a singles match with Shaun Banks vs. Scotty Beach. A 20-man Battle Royal for a shot at the GCW Heavyweight Championship is also on the slate. (Larry Goodman)

Supercade Wrestling results from the National Guard Armory in Wellford, SC, on July 17: Dylan Dollar over Steven Vaughn; Squeaks Da Clown over Adam Jaxon by disqualification as a result of interference from Bobby Diamond; Rex Rumble & Heath Havok over Nathan Lee & Freight Train; Matt Burns over Krypt and the Dragon in a three-way to retain the SW Hardcore Title; A.J. Frost over SW US Heavyweight Champion Kid Chaos to win the title in a three-way that also included Jamie Lee; and Jaxon, Diamond & Ken Magnum over Da Clown, Johnny Danger & Vinnie Valentine. (Rich Tate)

NAWA Ring Champions will be at the Purks Building in Cedartown, GA, on August 1. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: David Young versus Air Paris; Thunder & Lightning versus the Naturals (Chase Stevens & Adam Armor); a mixed match featuring Nigel Sherrod versus Bambi; Bulldog Raines versus Stupid, with Tweety; Kyle Matthews versus Simon Sermon; and Frankie Valentine & Chip Day versus Josh Stone & the Nightmare. Call (770) 748-9276 for advance tickets, or (706) 314-9802 for more information. (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

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Al Snow (45), Joey Mercury (29), Carlos Colon, and Dusty Wolfe.

Today in Memoriam: John Kronus (2007).

NOSTALGIA

JULY 18, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION (Max Stewart – Promoter) > Joe Ricco versus Eddie Elzea > Jim Hesslyn versus Ed Malone / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 18, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sol Slagle and Charlie Strack wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Jim Browning defeated Paul Jones (2-1) > Karl Davis defeated Andy Rascher at 31:00

JULY 18, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Henry Piers defeated Popeye Swenson by disqualification > Dorv Roche defeated Alf Johnson > Leo Savage defeated Babe Zaharias / Notes: It was reported that 1,500 were in attendance for this card.

JULY 18, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Long defeated Al Galento > Jim Coffield and Cliff Knudsen wrestled to a draw > Ralph Garibaldi & Cherry Vallina defeated Roland Kirchmeyer & Babe Sharkey > Ray Villmer defeated Babe Zaharias

JULY 18, 1949 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PEACH BOWL SPEEDWAY (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Al Warshawski & Boom Boom Pantazic versus Red Dugan & Gorgeous George (1) > Vic Shannon versus Joe Estes > Joe Harben versus Jack McAdams / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 18, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Morgan versus Red McIntyre > Johnny Long versus Jack Dillon > Don McIntyre versus Babe Zaharias / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 18, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson versus Dizzy Davis > Eddie Gossett & Chet Wallick versus Farmer Jones & Tarzan White / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 18, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Penny Banner versus Judy Glover > Tokyo Joe defeated Andre Drapp / Notes: Penny Banner and Judy Glover were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.

JULY 18, 1958 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Townsend defeated Jack Dillon > Bob Shipp and Jack Pesek wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel, Jack Pesek & Frank Townsend defeated Freddie Blassie, Jack Dillon & Bob Shipp

JULY 18, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus Mickey Blassie / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 18, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Dillon and Johnny Reid wrestled to a draw > Marco Polo defeated Mickey Blassie > Johnny Reid, Guy Mitchell & Marco Polo defeated Jack Dillon, Tommy Bell and Mickey Blassie > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Gypsy Joe

JULY 18, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon defeated Ivor Barrett > Chief Little Eagle defeated Red Roberts > Joe Scarpa defeated Pedro Godoy by disqualification > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated the Russian Crusher / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962.

JULY 18, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeGaulle, Red Roberts & Rube Wright versus Bruce Austin, Bob Eisenburg & Buddy Fuller > Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel versus Sputnik Monroe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 18, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence and Ricky Hunter wrestled to a draw > Tim Geohagen defeated Jack Daniels > Dick Steinborn defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on July 11, 1967, in Macon.

JULY 18, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cyclone Soto defeated Bad Boy Hines at 8:00 > Roberto Soto defeated Billy Hines at 6:00 > The Super Assassins defeated the Kentuckians > Assassin #2 defeated Man Mountain Mike at 7:00 > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito at 9:00 > Loser of Fall Leaves Match (No TL): Paul DeMarco & the Assassins defeated Joe Scarpa, El Mongol & the Professional / Notes: The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins. In the match between Paul DeMarco & the Assassins and Joe Scarpa, El Mongol & the Professional, Mongol lost the fall and had to leave. Per the stipulation, if the loser of the fall was a masked wrestler, he would have had to also unmask. It was announced that the Assassins would wrestle Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., on the card on July 25, 1969.

JULY 18, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Bockwinkel defeated Fuji > Bobby Shane and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Robert Fuller defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

JULY 18, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Dick Shannon > Cisco Grimaldo defeated the Champ > Bob Armstrong & Leon Ogle defeated Rocket Monroe & Mr. X > Bobo Brazil & the Avenger defeated the Assassins / Notes: It was reported that 9,500 were in attendance for this card.

JULY 18, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Martel defeated Billy Spears > Bob Backlund defeated Jerry Lawler > Mike McCord defeated Butch Malone > Ray Candy defeated Nikolai Volkoff by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* versus Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Bill Watts & Dusty Rhodes defeated Toru Tanaka & Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Bob Armstrong was the special referee for the match between Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr., and Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2, but no documented results for this match have been found. Gary Hart managed Abdullah the Butcher, Toru Tanaka, Nikolai Volkoff, Dick Slater, and Bob Orton, Jr.

JULY 18, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White defeated Jerry Stubbs > Richard Blood defeated Randy Savage > Pak Song defeated Roberto Soto > Lumberjack Match: Paul Jones defeated Waldo Von Erich > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Tony Atlas & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.

JULY 18, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tournament: Stan Hansen (Winner) Tommy Rich, Steve Regal, Ole Anderson, Hartford Love, Thunderbolt Patterson, Rick Martel, Sonny King, the French Angel, Mr. Wrestling #2, Mr. Saito, King Kong Mosca, Pez Whatley, and Rock Hunter also participated > Thirteen-Man Battle Royal: Thunderbolt Patterson (Winner) Tommy Rich, Steve Regal, Ole Anderson, Hartford Love, Stan Hansen, Rick Martel, Sonny King, the French Angel, Mr. Wrestling #2, Mr. Saito, King Kong Mosca, Pez Whatley, and Rock Hunter also participated / Notes: It is unclear as to the pairings and results for the tournament, which was set up to determine a challenger for the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on July 25, 1978. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

JULY 18, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Stubbs versus Carl Fergie > Midget Match: Cocoa Willie versus Tokyo Joe > Bob Armstrong versus Doug Somers > Ray Candy versus Killer Karl Kox > Georgia Tag Team Title versus Hair Match (No DQ / No TL): Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich > Georgia Heavyweight Title Indian Strap Match (No TL): Wahoo McDaniel* versus the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.

JULY 18, 1980 (FRIDAY) – DALTON, GA – FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton versus the French Angel > Tommy Rich & Terry Taylor versus Bob Sweetan & Alexis Smirnoff > Kevin Sullivan versus Les Thornton > Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Baron Von Raschke / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

JULY 18, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bruce Reed defeated the Mighty Yankee > Ted Oates defeated Bobby Garrett > Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated Bryan St. John > George Wells defeated Jim Duggan > Ted DiBiase & Steve O defeated Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka by disqualification

JULY 18, 1982 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brad Armstrong defeated Chick Donovan > Roy Rogers defeated Bobby Garrett > The Iron Sheik defeated Tom Prichard > The Wild Samoans defeated Bob Armstrong & Ron Fuller > Lumberjack Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar > The Freebirds defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen > Tommy Rich versus Don Muraco ruled a no contest / Notes: Sonny King managed the Wild Samoans. Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com