GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 03/30/2008

 

NEWS

 

World Wrestling Entertainment presents its twenty-fourth edition of WrestleMania tonight at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL, with action set to start at 7:00 PM. Advertised: Randy Orton defends the WWE Heavyweight Title against John Cena and Triple H in a three-way; Edge defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against the Undertaker; Floyd Mayweather versus the Big Show; Ric Flair versus Shawn Michaels; the Money-in-the-Bank ladder match featuring Mr. Kennedy, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Jericho, Carlito, MVP, CM Punk, and John Morrison; Batista versus Umaga; CHavo Guerrero defends the ECW Heavyweight Title against the winner of a twenty-four man battle royal; Finlay versus JBL in a Belfast brawl; and a “Playboy Bunnymania” lumberjack match featuring Candice Michelle & Maria versus Beth Phoenix & Melina, with Snoop Dogg as the master of ceremonies. (Rich Tate)

 

On April 5 at 11:00 AM ET, Peach State Pandemonium will air a special two-hour episode in honor of Gary Hart. In conjunction with K&S Wrestlefest, there will be a DVD giveaway of a Q&A featuring Hart, Bill Irwin, and Skandor Akbar, done on March 15, one day before Gary’s passing. More details will be released throughout the week. (Rich Tate)

 

Shatter was not at the March 24 World Wrestling Entertainment RAW as scheduled due to the injury he suffered at NWA Anarchy’s Hardcore Hell. However, he was at SmackDown to help carry Undertaker out. (Larry Goodman)

 

Ring of Honor ran two shows in Orlando, FL, this weekend. On March 28: Nigel McGuinness over Delirious; Jigsaw & Ruckus over Kenny King & Sal Rinauro; Austin Aries over Genki Horiguchi; Kevin Steen & El Generico over Naruki Doi & Masato Yoshino; BxB Hulk & Shingo over Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black; Mark & Jay Briscoe over Ryo Saito & Dragon Kid; and Erick Stevens, CIMA & Go Shiozaki over the No Remorse Corps (Roderick Strong, Davey Richards & Rocky Romero). On March 29: Go Shiozaki over Delirious; Kenny King, Sal Rinauro & Chasyn Rance over Luke Williams, Sugarfoot Payne & Dingo; Davey Richards & Rocky Romero over Ruckus & Jigsaw to retain the ROH World Tag Team Title; Roderick Strong versus Erick Stevens was a no contest; Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black over Mark & Jay Briscoe; BxB Hulk & Shingo over Kevin Steen & El Generico; Nigel McGuinness over Austin Aries to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Title; and Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino & Genki Horiguchi over Ryo Saito, CIMA & Dragon Kid. (Rich Tate)

 

United States Wrestling Organization results from March 29 in Nashville, TN, at the Stadium Inn with a paid attendance of 69: Dyronic b Enigma (w/The Diva Lisa Fayzon) and Tank in a 3-way when Dyronic pinned Enigma; Bushranger Kelly b Blue Amigo; "The Doctor of Style" Richard Lowe b White Tiger; Otis Bass b Shawn Hoodrich; Mark Anthony (w/Charming Charles) vs TJ Harley went to a double countout; Michael Jablonski b Jason James; and LT Falk & Steven Green (w/Wolfie D) b Damien Payne & Lee Cross (w/Fetish) when Green pinned Cross. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Jimmie Daniels)

 

American Pro Wrestling results from Spartanburg, SC, on March 29: in a 6-way match Ike Stevens over the Playa, ASAP, Dusty Money, Jessie Blood, and Matt Burns; Bobby Diamond & Squeakes the Clown over K9 & Taylor St. Cloud to retain the APW Tag Team Title; Brandon Phoenix & Shea Shea McGready over Randy Wayne & Adam Jaxon; Dookie Payne versus Mike Madden ended in a double countout; Chief Jay Eagle & the Brick over A.J. Frost & Heath Havoc; Jason Martin (w/ Mikal Judas) over Bill Hazelwood to retain ownership of APW; Erik Anton over Shane Steele to win the APW US Heavyweight Title; and Ken Magnum over Boomer Payne to keep the APW Heavyweight Title. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Gene Restaino)

 

Showtime All-Star Wrestling results from March 29 in Columbia, TN, at Morton's Auction House: Shawn Reed (with Anita Page) beat Larry Cooter. Sean Fatal beat Chris Cain. Cain beat on Fatal after the win and left him laying. Cain also slapped referee Ricky Bell. Commissioner Freddie Morton came out and fined Cain $200. Cain said he had car payments and child support as well as numerous other bills to take care of, and couldn't afford a $200 fine. Morton told him if that was the case, he could work it off next week by being the special referee in the midget match at Mule Day. Shawn Reed (with Anita Page) beat Drew Haskins. Arrick Andrews beat Lawrence Lane. Hammerjack & Paul Adams beat Boogie Woogie Boy & Miss Boogie. After the match, and overconfident Adams, who scored the pinfall on Miss Boogie, announced that the victory reassured him that he could beat anyone in the building. Morton signed a singles match between Adams and Miss Boogie for April 19 in Columbia. SAW’s advertised lineup for Columbia, TN, at Freddie Morton’s Auction House: Mighty Midgets: Enigma vs Body Drop with Cain as special referee; SCW Title: Buzz Dupp vs Tim Renesto; Boogie Woogie Boy vs Shawn Reed; Steve Morton vs Shawn Rhodes; The Kid & Max Hatter vs The Lincoln County Regulators; and Larry Cooter vs Chris Cain. (Larry Goodman)

 

Results from the March 26 show in Atlanta at the Wild Mustang in front of an estimated crowd of 60 people were as follows: Amien Rios beat Ryan Royalty, Nigel Sherrod beat Bambi, Rick Michaels & Ryan Michaels defeated Hollywood Brunettes (Kyle Matthews & Andrew Alexander), Ryan Michaels beat Tommy 2 Much, Adrian Hawkins beat Jay Clinton, Kanyon over Clinton, and Nemesis beat Simon Sermon via DQ. (Larry Goodman)

 

Results have finally come to us from the Independent Wrestling Network event on March 22 in Fort Valley, GA: Lamar Phillips over Chris Lightning; the Wrestler over Prince Rhumma; Mr. Hughes over Reese; Buff Bagwell over Vordell Walker by disqualification following interference by Jason Cross in a surprise appearance; and the Southside Trash with Mike Money over Frankie Valentine, Bronco Brian & El Loco Jr. (Rich Tate)

 

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NOTES

 

Jamar Acid has submitted another article to us, describing the relationship one has with the business. Click here for the article. (Rich Tate)

 

Jerkin' the Curtain, hosted by Trent Van Drisse, will feature a roundtable to discuss WrestleMania XXIV on its show on March 31 at 11:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

 

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Bill Alexander, who turns 80 today.

 

Today in Memoriam: Terry McGinnis (41, 1952)

 

NOSTALGIA

 

MARCH 30, 1905 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB (Promoter – Unknown) > Frank Gotch defeated M.J. Dwyer

 

MARCH 30, 1926 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Masked Marvel defeated Bill Lewis > Dick Daviscourt defeated John Paxos > Jim Londos defeated Stanislaus Zbyszko at 120:00 / Notes: The stipulation in the match between Jim Londos and Stanislaus Zbyszko was that Zbyszko had to score a pin in two rounds or Londos would be declared the winner. Londos won the first fall, Zbyszko won the second, and time expired during the third fall, ruling it a win for Londos due to the stipulation.

 

MARCH 30, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BROOKHAVEN AMERICAN LEGION ARENA (Hugh Allgood – Promoter) > Eddie Wagner versus Jack McAdams > Gene Fox versus Dave Terrell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

 

MARCH 30, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Bollas – Promoter) > Ted Sarris defeated Chippewa Charlie (2-1) > Joe Campbell defeated Al Stecher by disqualification / Notes: Joe Campbell substituted for Stanley Buresch in the match with Al Stecher.

 

MARCH 30, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – GEORGIA POWER ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB (F.P. McGee – Promoter) > Six-Round Boxing Match: Ernie Samples versus Hal Glymph > H.B. Holcomb versus Doc Sims > Foy Rivers versus Red Dugan > Fred Lassiter versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling – Promoter) > Tony Lombardi versus Bull Schmidt > Charlie Hanson versus Allen Dunn > Pete Rogers versus Red Powell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1934 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Pat Williams versus Dude Henderson > Chief Lakeside versus Sailor Sanderson > Bob Anderson versus Gorilla Tucker > Ronnie McDuffie versus Pancho Villa / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Speer defeated Doug Wyckoff by disqualification > John Katan and Ray Eckert wrestled to a draw > George Ligosky defeated Jim Wright

 

MARCH 30, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (L.A. Roche – Promoter) > Women’s Battle Royal featuring Dolly Dalton, Alice LaVine, Joan Rogers, Bitsy Allen, and Bobbie DeWitt > Bill Collins versus Joe Ferona / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

 

MARCH 30, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Barto Hill by disqualification > Dick Shikat defeated Ben Bennicasa > Women’s Tag Team Match: Ann Miller & Violet Valentine defeated Nell Stewart & Rose Evans > Al Massey defeated Babe Zaharias by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Blockbuster Talun / 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.

 

MARCH 30, 1945 (FRIDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Jack Ross – Promoter) > George Romanoff versus Jack Dillon > Jack Ross versus Otto Schnabel > Tommy O’Toole versus the Black Monster / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Bill Collins versus Mr. X > Bob Shipp & Tony Mello versus Joe Estes & Red Dugan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1951 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Bill Collins versus Mr. X > Bob Shipp & Tony Mello versus Joe Estes & Red Dugan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gorgeous Gilpin defeated Jack Carter > Mike Paidousis & Aldo Bogni defeated Don McIntyre & Farmer Andrews > Henry Harrell defeated Tex Riley (2-1)

 

MARCH 30, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Cowboy Bradley defeated Fuzzy Cupid > Rocky Columbo defeated Paul DeGaulle > Jackie Nichols & Rocky Columbo defeated Paul DeGaulle & Billy Blassie > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham

 

MARCH 30, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pepper Rodriguez defeated the Brute by disqualification at 14:00 > Owen Henley and Choo-Choo Lynn wrestled to a draw > Handicap Match: Big Humphrey defeated Jack Terry & Bad Boy Hines > Barbed Wire Fence Match: Haystacks Calhoun defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification

 

MARCH 30, 1964 (MONDAY) – ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Rita Cortez & Ida Mae Martinez versus Margaret Garcia & Andrea Swenson > Johnny Bruce versus Chief Big Heart > Joe McCarthy versus Juan Sebastian / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

 

MARCH 30, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa defeated Randy Roper > Charlie Carr & Red Steiner defeated George Wolfe & Little Abner > Sputnik Monroe defeated Chief Little Eagle

 

MARCH 30, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George & Crybaby Harris defeated Billy Hines & Greg Peterson > Mario Galento defeated Jesse James > No TL Match: the Mysterious Medics defeated Tony Marino & Jerry Miller

 

MARCH 30, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hans Schmidt defeated Bobby Hart > Johnny Walker & Enrique Torres and the Rising Suns wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

 

MARCH 30, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Bob Armstrong and Luke Graham (Co-Winners); Bob Boyer, Buddy Colt, Eduardo DeLynch, Bob Griffin, Mr. Koma, Krusher Karlson, Nikita Mulkovitch, Homer O’Dell, the Great Ota, Roberto Soto, and Jim Wilson also participated > Jim Wilson defeated Nikita Mulkovitch > Homer O’Dell defeated Mr. Koma > Bob Boyer and Eduardo DeLynch wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Bob Griffin and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Roberto Soto defeated Krusher Karlson by disqualification > Bob Armstrong defeated Luke Graham > No TL Match: Leon Ogle defeated Jack Crawford / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

 

MARCH 30, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cadillac Tournament Match: Bobby Cash defeated Butcher Brannigan > Cadillac Tournament Match: Bob Armstrong defeated the Demon > Sputnik & Rocket Monroe defeated Roy Lee Welch & Mr. Wrestling #2 > The Super Infernos defeated Eddie Graham & Jim Wilson > Handicap Tag Team Match: Bill Watts & Norvel Austin and Jack Crawford, Tarzan Tyler & Sweet Daddy Siki ruled a no contest > Lou Thesz defeated Bobby Shane / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

 

MARCH 30, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Starr and Jimmy Garvin wrestled to a draw > Rufus R. Jones defeated Bill Costello > Bob Armstrong versus Tiger Conway, Jr., ruled a no contest > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Ricky Gibson & Earl Maynard / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

 

MARCH 30, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ervin Smith defeated Randy Alls > Mark Lewin defeated Kurt Von Steiger > The Red Devils defeated Bob Backlund & Rick Martel > Bob Armstrong defeated Moondog Mayne > Macon Heavyweight Title Match: Stan Stasiak defeated Dick Slater* to win title > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Spoiler / Notes: Gary Hart, manager of the Spoiler, was barred from the building during the match with Mr. Wrestling #2.

 

MARCH 30, 1977 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Fulton versus Dean Ho > Don Kernodle versus Randy Savage > Raymond Rougeau versus the French Angel > Lars & Gene Anderson versus Paul Jones & Mr. Wrestling #1 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > No DQ / No TL Match: Black Atlas versus J.J. Dillon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.J. Dillon managed the French Angel.

 

MARCH 30, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Ruggers versus Pez Whatley > Paul Ellering & Frankie Lane versus Ken Dillinger & Jacques Goulet > Lars Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Stan Hansen versus Tony Atlas / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Stallings defeated Rick Oliver > John Wolfe defeated Frank Dusek > Bob Armstrong & Tommy Rich defeated Ron Bass & Blackjack Lanza > Dusty Rhodes defeated the Mystery Man > Stan Hansen & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson & the Masked Superstar / Notes: It is unclear as to who the Mystery Man was in the match with Dusty Rhodes, although it is believed to have been Don Muraco. Following the match, Ole Anderson charged the ring and attacked Rhodes. Bobby Heenan managed Ron Bass and Blackjack Lanza.

 

MARCH 30, 1980 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jay Strongbow versus Genichiro Tenryu > Kevin Sullivan versus Snake Brown > Tony Atlas versus Charlie Fulton > Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel versus Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff > Austin Idol versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

 

MARCH 30, 1983 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brian Blair and Paul Ellering wrestled to a draw > Killer Brooks defeated Joe Lightfoot > Larry Zbyszko defeated Brett Wayne > Texas Death Match: Dick Murdoch defeated the Iron Sheik > Ray Candy & Tito Santana defeated Ole Anderson & Bob Roop > Buzz Sawyer defeated the Masked Superstar

 

MARCH 30, 1984 (FRIDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rogers defeated Dale Veasey > Sweet Brown Sugar defeated Bob Roop > Tim Horner & King Kong Bundy defeated the Road Warriors > National Heavyweight Title Match: Brad Armstrong* defeated the Spoiler > Lights Out Taped Fist Match: Jake Roberts defeated Ron Garvin / Notes: Dale Veasey substituted for Jesse Barr in the match with Tommy Rogers. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.

 

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com