- 12/27/2007 (1:16:55 pm)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
AWA World-1 South results from
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NOTES
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NOSTALGIA
1887: John Muhler and Greek George wrestled to a draw at Concordia Hall in
1946:
1957: Ray Gunkel defeated Don Lee to retain the Southern Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Gunkel had been the reigning champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in
1963: Eddie Graham & Joe Scarpa defeated the Assassins in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Don McIntyre. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card.
1968: Dale Lewis defeated the Professional (Doug Gilbert) to win the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Lewis put up $1,000, betting he could not be pinned within the first thirty minutes. The Pro had been the reigning champion since he defeated Johnny Valentine on December 6, 1968, in
1969: Leo Garibaldi defeated Buddy Colt, managed by Homer O’Dell, by disqualification at the WQXI Studios in
1972: Norvel Austin, managed by ‘Dandy’ Jack Crawford, & Rocket Monroe defeated Bill Dromo & Jerry Oates in the main event at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1974: Rocky Johnson defeated Buddy Colt, managed by Bearcat Wright by disqualification to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Omni Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Johnson had been the reigning champion since he defeated Colt on November 22, 1974, in
1976: Terry Funk defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the William Bell Auditorium in
1977: Stan Hansen defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Hansen had been billed as champion since November 19, 1977. Also, Dick Slater & Tony Atlas defeated Georgia Tag Team Champions Ole Anderson & Jacques Goulet by disqualification in a title match.
1980: We don’t have results for this match, but Harley Race was scheduled to defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Tommy Rich at the Chattanooga (TN) Memorial Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Race had been the reigning champion since he defeated Giant Baba on September 9, 1980, in
1981: We don’t have results for this match, but Ric Flair was scheduled to defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Tommy Rich at the
1982: Ivan Koloff & Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich & Paul Orndorff by disqualification in the main event at the Riverfront Coliseum in
1983: Brett & Buzz Sawyer defeated the Road Warriors, managed by Paul Ellering, to retain the National Tag Team Title at the Canton (OH)
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com