- 01/15/2008 (9:11:32 pm)
- Press Release
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NEWS
The next round of 2007 Georgia Wrestling TK award winners have been announced. It was not a shock that J-Rod won for most improved wrestler, but perhaps a surprise that he was voted best babyface. Heel of the year went to Bulldog Raines. Manager of the year is Rev. Dan Wilson, who is over the stable of the Devil’s Rejects. Tex Monroe got the nod for best rookie. The final round of winners are expected to be released by tomorrow, recognizing the best wrestler, best heavyweight, best cruiserweight, and best tag team. (Rich Tate)
Tuesday night January 15 Florida Championship Wrestling returns to Bourbon Street Night Club, 4331 US 19N in New Port Richey for an 8:30pm show. Doors are open at 6:30 with $7 admission and drink specials all night long. Please be aware that all matches are subject to change without notice from FCW: FCW Southern Heavyweight champion Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. Billy Kidman; Afa Jr. vs. Derick Linkin; “Handsome” Heath Miller’s Happy Hour will feature a FCW Diva’s bikini contest along with special judge “the Campus Legend” Brad Allen; “The Natural” Nic Nemeth & Big Rob vs. Mighty Mikey & Matt O’Neal; The 7 Ft Giant Titan (w/ Ralph Mosca) vs. Kevin Kiley; “Bad Seed” Shawn Osborne & “the Carnival Freak From Myrtle Creek” Sinn Bowdee vs. Rycklon & Steve Lewington; “The South City Thriller” Hade Vansen vs. Johnny Curtis; Sheamus vs. “Puerto Rican Nightmare” Eric Perez. On Saturday January 19 we will be at the USA Flea Market 11721
Independent Wrestling Network President and CEO Larry Dewayne Bell announced today that Paul Warren and Gary Graham are no longer with the company. IWN wishes Paul and Gary much success in their future endeavors. (Brian Slack)
Georgia Wrestling Promotions has announced a March 14 date for
The debut edition of Trent Van Drisse's new show, Jerkin' the Curtin', with Scott Hudson and Steven Prazak as the featured guests has been archived. (Larry Goodman)
Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Brent Albright on its show tonight at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Wrestling Weekly, hosted by Doc Young and Les Thatcher, will feature Tito Santana on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
In Your Head will feature D.J. Ran on its show on January 16 at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Ginzburg’s Legends Radio will feature Nikita Koloff, Dawn Marie, and legendary cookie entrepreneur Wally ‘Famous’ Amos on its show on January 16 at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in
The United Wrestling Federation will be in Wilson, NC, on February 1 at the Bill Ellis Convention Center with action starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available on the UWF website, and at Bill’s BBQ and Aaron’s in Wilson. Call (704) 364-7818 for more info. Advertised: Kevin Nash versus Robert Roode; Awesome Kong versus Velvet Sky, with special referee Daffney; Caleb Konley versus Scotty Too Hotty; James Storm versus Petey Williams; Charlie Dreamer versus Abyss; Jake Manning & Joey Silva versus Team Macktion. (Rich Tate)
NOTES
Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)
Over the next few days and weeks, you will notice that we will expand our coverage of the current wrestling scene. This decision has been made in the interest of our visitors and all wrestling fans along the border lines of
Karl Stern, publisher of the former exceptional newsletter DragonKing Press, and currently working with Figure 4 Weekly, will cover promotions in
Alan Wojcik will handle Florida Championship Wrestling exclusively. However, we are currently in the process of looking for someone who can cover promotions within the panhandle and as far south as the
We are also going to include central and western
In regard to the Carolinas, we are interested in having someone cover
In addition, we will also cover promotions such as World Wrestling Entertainment and Total Nonstop Action, as well as southern regional promotions like the United Wrestling Federation, and All-Star Championship Wrestling, when shows are promoted within our geographic scope of interest.
This is being done in conjunction with moves already made within
Despite the expansion, because additional contributors will be brought aboard to assist, and the fact that the work in
2007 was an explosive year for us in terms of growth, and we look forward to continuing to bring you all the best from
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Bull Buchanan (40) and Shane McMahon (38) today.
On this day in 1968, Firpo Segura passed at the age of 60.
Buddy Fuller died on this day in 1996. He was 70.
Ricky Romero passed away in 2006 on this day as a result of complications from diabetes at 74.
That same year, El Texano died of lung and respiratory failure. He was 47.
NOSTALGIA
1934: Hugh Winn defeated Young Gotch to retain the Georgia Light Heavyweight Title at the Fair Street Arena in
1935: Dorv Roche defeated Karl Sarpolis by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Also, Orville Brown defeated Whitey Hewitt two falls to one in the semi-main event. It was reported that 2,000 were in attendance for this card.
1935: Southern Lightweight Champion Jack Ross and Dobie Osborne wrestled to a draw in the main event at the New Coliseum in
1936: Jack Ross defeated Honey Boy Hackney to retain the Southern Lightweight Title at the New Coliseum in
1937: George Hagen defeated Karl Davis two falls to one in the main event at Loew’s Grand Theatre in
1937: Jack McAdams and John Ellis wrestled to a thirty-minute draw in the main event at the Northside Arena in
1943: Dorv Roche defeated Tiny Kennon in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Sammy Friedman. Also, Al Massey and Rudy Strongberg wrestled to a draw in the semi-main event, and Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Cowboy Luttrall. This was Friedman’s first card as promoter of professional wrestling in
1953: Red Dugan defeated Jerry Graham in the main event at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Also, Herb Welch defeated John Bell in the semi-main event.
1963: A main event match between the Steve Boys (Steve Bolus and Steve Kovacs) and Bronko Lubich, managed by Homer O’Dell, & the Bat (Joe Tomasso) went to a one-hour draw at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1965: The Mysterious Medics (Tony Gonzales & Donald Lortie) defeated Buddy Fuller & Eddie Graham to retain the Southern Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Georgia Heavyweight Champion Mario Galento defeated Sputnik Monroe by disqualification in a semi-main event title match. It was announced that George Harris and Krusher Karlson would be wrestling on the card on January 22, 1965, and that Red Roberts, Tarzan Tyler, and Sam Steamboat would be wrestling in
1971: A title match between the Georgia Tag Team Champion Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller was ruled a no contest at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Paul DeMarco defeated Buddy Colt, managed by Homer O’Dell, in the final round of a one-night tournament to earn a title match with the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on January 22, 1971. Others in the tournament were Bob Griffin, El Mongol, Kubla Khan (managed by Jack Crawford), and Luke Graham. Following a tournament match between Colt and Mongol, Mongol had to be carried from the ring. It was announced that Nick Bockwinkel and Joe Flaherty would be wrestling in
1974: Ernie Ladd & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ox Baker & the Missouri Mauler (Larry Hamilton) in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for All-South Wrestling Alliance promoter Ann Gunkel. We do not have results of this match, but the semi-main event was scheduled to be a title match between Georgia Tag Team Champions Ray Candy & El Mongol, the Mongols (Newton ‘Geto’ Tattrie & Bill ‘Bolo’ Eadie), managed by George Cannon, and Assassin #2 (Jody Hamilton) & the Super Gladiator (Ricky Hunter). Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2 and the Mauler.
1974: Jack Brisco defeated Lou Thesz to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Also, a semi-main event match between Robert Fuller and Mr. Wrestling #2 was ruled a no contest.
1979: Harley Race defeated Rufus R. Jones to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the William Bell Auditorium in
1983: Stan Hansen & Butch Reed defeated Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer in a main event lumberjack match at the
2005: The New York Connection (Johnny Swinger & Disco Inferno) defeated Bad Company (David Young & the Wrestler – Ted Allen under a mask) to retain the GCW Tag Team Title at the GCW Sports Arena in Columbus for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Jerry Oates. Also, Sonny Siaki defeated Tim Horner to retain the GCW Heavyweight Title, and Jason Cross defeated Jerrelle Clark to retain the US Junior Heavyweight Title. In addition, John Bogie defeated Lee Thomas in a coal miner’s glove match, while A.J. & Damien Steele defeated the Southside Trash (Big Daddy & Rowdy Matiz) in the opener.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com