- 02/16/2008 (3:29:09 pm)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
The first episode of Peach State Pandemonium was broadcast live today, featuring our guest Bill Behrens. We discussed the pending Senate Bill 413, which could essentially end professional wrestling in the state of
NWA Anarchy returns to the NWA Arena in
The lineup for tonight’s card for All-Star Wrestling Network in Fort Valley, GA: In a match for the AWN Heavyweight Title, Chick Donovan defends against Billy the Kidd. In a four way tag team title match, the KI Elite will take on the Slaughter Pit, Leon Michaels and Qball and Danny Horne and Paul Warfield. The champions can lose the titles even if they aren't pinned. Shaun Hunter faces off against Johnny Camo. In a lumberjack match, Tommy 2 Much takes on Ash. Cowboy against Iron Will. JJ Flash against The Underfaker. No other details such as time or ticket info were provided. We advise you to check the promotion’s website for more info. (Brian Slack)
Southern All-Star Wrestling returns to Freddie's Auction House in
Full Impact Pro presents “Redefined” at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, FL, tonight. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8pm. For ticket information contact (352) 422-4582. In a no rules match where the loser can never wrestle in FIP again, The Heartbreak Express takes on Black Market. For the FIP Heavyweight championship Erik Stevens defends against Roderick Strong. Nigel McGuinness takes on Necro Butcher in a special challenge match. In women's tag team action, Allison Danger and Trenesha take on Lacey and Rain. Also going to be there are The YRR of FIP Florida Heritage Champion Sal Rinauro & FIP Tag Team Champions Jason Blade & Kenny King with Chasyn Rance, Lacey & Rain, Austin Aries, Tyler Black, Davey Richards with Dave Prazak, Seth Delay, Rex Sterling, and more. (Brian Slack)
The New Frontier Wrestling Association will be in
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in
Florida Championship Wrestling will be back at the Bourbon Street Night Club on February 19 in New Port Richey, FL, located at 4331 US19 North.
Flatline Championship Wrestling is in
Florida Championship Wrestling appeared at the Florida State Fair in Tampa on February 15: Christopher Gray over Tommy Taylor and Brandon Groom in a three-way; the Bella Twins (Nicole & Brianna) over Nattie Neidhart & Victoria Crawford; Johnny Curtis & Kevin Kiley over Hade Vansen & Sheamus; Mighty Mikey over Sinn Bowdee; Jake Hager & Ted DiBiase, Jr., were co-winners of a battle royal to be in the main event; Eric Perez & Eddie Colon over Gabe Tuft & Rycklon; Billy Kidman & T.J. Wilson over Nic Nemeth & Brad Allen; John Morrison & the Miz over Heath Miller & Steve Lewington; and Hager over DiBiase, Jr., to win the new FCW Florida Heavyweight Title, with Dusty Rhodes presenting the belt to Hager. Click here for a report from Alan Wojcik. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Alan Wojcik)
Results from the United States Wrestling Organization show at the Stadium Inn in Nashville courtesy of Jimmie Daniels with 125 in attendance: JC Crowe over Justin Spade; Rob C over Zack Storm; Steven Green over Damien Payne (w/Fetish) by DQ when Fetish attacked Green as he applied a Boston crab to Payne; Tim Renesto & Lee Cross (w/Charming Charles & Lisa Fayzon) over New York Gangster & Shawn Hoodrich when Renesto pinned Hoodrich; Mark Anthony (w/Charming Charles) over Steve O; PGWA Champion Nikki Roxx over Portia Perez; LT Falk & Cousin Jason X over Quinton Quarisma & Jay Phoenix in a 2/3 falls match to win the USWO Tag Team Championship; Mitch Ryder over Chris Michaels in a #1 contender match by hitting Michaels with a chain; and USWO Champion Kid Kash over Mitch Ryder after Michaels came out to distract Ryder, allowing Kash to get the pin. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Jimmie Daniels)
Great Championship Wrestling action took place at the Great Skate Plex in
On February 9, Mike Bullard's All-Star Wrestling Network presented Outsiders at the WrestlePlex in
NOTES
Johnny Weaver died on Friday of natural causes at the age of 73. Weaver, mostly known in the Carolinas for Jim Crockett Promotions, wrestled on top in
It was reported Friday that Nancy Benoit suspected husband Chris of having an affair, and that perhaps she intended to end the marriage. According to reports,
Word is breaking that Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are forming a promotion. Hogan is claiming they are about to sign a major television deal. This is nothing that Hogan hasn’t claimed many times in the past. More details if it actually happens. (Rich Tate)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Jim Lancaster, who turns 54 today.
Today is the twentieth anniversary of the death of Ann Gunkel, who lost a battle with cancer. She was 50.
Danny Hawke died on this day in 2004 at the age of 33 in what was attributed to the use of steroids.
Two years ago today, Johnny Grunge passed away at 39.
NOSTALGIA
1928: Jack Evans defeated Ivan Mikaloff in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter John Contos.
1934: Roy Lumpkin defeated Dick Griffin in two straight falls in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for promoter John Bollas. It was reported that 500 were in attendance for this card.
1938: Red Ryan defeated Pete Schuh in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Frank Speer.
1945: Babe Zaharias defeated Al Massey in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1946: Jack LaRue, Vic Emanuel & Bill Collins defeated Herb, Jack & Roy Welch in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The match was reported to be the first six-man tag team match in
1960: A main event match featuring Freddie Blassie versus Vince Bryant was ruled a no contest at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1965: The Mysterious Medics defeated Joe Scarpa & Choo-Choo Lynn in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1967: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated El Mongol, managed by Jack Crawford, & Oki Shikina by disqualification in the main event in
1968: Leo Garibaldi, Louie Tillet & Mr. Wrestling defeated Jack Crawford, Dr. M & El Mongol in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The program for this card had Mr. Wrestling claiming that Dr. M was Oki Shikina as a ringer to the original Dr. M, whom he believed to be El Mongol. It also announced that “Live Atlanta Wrestling” would air on February 17, 1968, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, before returning to it’s normal time slot of 6:30 to 7:30 PM on February 24, 1968. It was announced that Hans Schmidt would be wrestling on the card on February 23, 1968, and that Waldo Von Erich would be wrestling in
1971: Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt defeated Leon Ogle & Skandor Akbar in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Bob Armstrong and Luke Graham wrestled to a forty-five minute draw in the semi-main event.
1973: A main event title match between NWA World Heavyweight Champion Dory Funk, Jr., and Mr. Wrestling #1 was ruled a no contest at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The match was stopped when a piece of the turnbuckle popped loose and hit Wrestling #1 in the shoulder, knocking him from the ring and unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital and later released. Norvel Austin & Bobo Brazil defeated Tarzan Tyler & Arman Hussein, managed by Jack Crawford, in the semi-main event. Also, Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated Chati Yokuchi & Fuji, managed by J.C. Dykes, and Jerry Oates defeated the Zodiac (Bob Orton, Sr.) by disqualification. Eddie & Mike Graham defeated Sputnik & Rocket Monroe to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title. It was announced that Sputnik Monroe would wrestle Mr. Wrestling #2 soon to determine a new Georgia Heavyweight Champion.
1974: A main event match featuring Bill Watts versus Mr. Wrestling #2 ended in a double disqualification at the
1976: The Spoiler, managed by Gary Hart, defeated Dick Slater to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. During the match, Hart was suspended above the ring in a cage. Stan Stasiak defeated Bob Armstrong in the semi-main event, and Ted & Jerry Oates defeated Les Thornton & Tony Charles by disqualification. Also, the Fabulous Moolah defeated Joyce Grable to retain the Women’s World Title. Ken Mantell defeated Jay Clayton in the opener.
1978: We do not have results for this match, but Stan Hansen was scheduled to defend the Georgia Heavyweight Title against Mr. Wrestling #2 at the
1979: NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race defeated Wahoo McDaniel by disqualification in a title match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ernie Ladd to win the North American Heavyweight Title in the semi-main event. Wrestling #2 had vowed to unmask if he could not defeat Ladd. In other matches, Ole Anderson defeated Dusty Rhodes, while Mr. Wrestling #1 and the Masked Superstar wrestled to a draw. Blackjack Lanza, managed by Bobby Heenan, defeated Rufus R. Jones in a no disqualification match.
1983: Stan Hansen defeated Ole Anderson in a lights out match at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Also, Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich in the semi-main event, and Butch Reed & Ray Candy defeated the Moondogs, managed by J.J. Dillon.
1985: Manny Fernandez & Dusty Rhodes defeated Ivan & Nikita Koloff in the main event in
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com