- 02/21/2008 (7:09:51 pm)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
NAWA Ring Champions returns to the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, tonight at 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich & Kenny Arden versus Steve Lawler & Bulldog Raines (w/ Jackie Rosedale) in the main event; Rick Michaels (w/ Lance Timberlake) versus Kyle Matthews; Frankie Valentine versus Simon Sermon; Lamar Phillips, Caleb Konley, Tyler Smith, Chris Ganz, Chris Lightning, and Boozer in a six-way for the NAWA Cruiserweight Title; Big Head Hansen versus Big Wood; and Bruce Wayne & Buzzsaw defend the NAWA Tag Team Title against Mike Kross & Rockin’ Randall. Ced G. Sanford and Assassin #3 are also scheduled to appear. Call (706) 314-9802 for more info. (Rich Tate)
The Georgia Pro Wrestling Association has another benefit show for Diana Olalde at City Limits in
Great Championship Wrestling presents live wrestling at the Great Skate Plex in
Kingdom Championship Wrestling will be in
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Jewish Community Center in Port Richey, FL, February 23. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the matches start at 8:00. Advertised: There will be a tournament to determine the FCW Florida Tag Team Champions. The final round will be the main event. Participating in the tournament are Heath Miller & Steve Lewington, Johnny Curtis & Kevin Kiley, Brad Allen & Nic Nemeth, Sheamus & Kafu, Eric Perez & Eddie Colon, and Gabe Tuft & Rycklon. Also scheduled are matches featuring Sinn Bowdee versus Mighty Mikey; Hade Vansen versus Chet
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling will be in
Georgia Wrestling Promotions has announced the following card for their February 29 show in
Peach State Pandemonium will feature legendary manager Gary Hart on February 23 at 11 AM ET. Crimson Mask will be co-hosting this week. If you listen live, you can call in with questions for
Click here for a report from the February 16 broadcast of Southern All-Star Wrestling. (Larry Goodman)
Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas’ band, the Luchagors, will be playing at the Sherer Auditorium in Jasper,
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Carlito, who turns 29 today.
Luther Lindsay died in the ring on this day in 1972. He was 48.
NOSTALGIA
1928: It should be noted that Strangler Lewis, managed by Billy Sandow, defeated Joe Stecher for the World Heavyweight Title in St. Louis, MO.
1933: We do not have results, but the earliest inter-gender match we have found was scheduled between Fred Furlong and Mabel Livingston at the New Coliseum in Augusta for promoter W.K. Carswell. The advertised main event was to be Fred Koloff versus Bobby Stewart, who became later gained fame wrestling as the Golden Terror.
1945: Jack Dillon defeated Nick Carter in the main event at the Savannah Municipal Auditorium for promoters Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White. The Black Monster (John Grandovich) defeated Tarzan
1955: Harry Smith & Chris Averoff defeated Ivan Petroff & Aldo Bogni in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in
1958: Don McIntyre & Rocky Columbo defeated Mike Paidousis & the Mighty Yankee (Roger Mackay) in the main event at the Larry Bell Auditorium in
1961: Guy Mitchell defeated Skull Murphy by disqualification in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1962: Juan Sebastian & the Assassins defeated Eduardo Martinez, Rito & Tito Carreon in the main event at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1967: A main event match featuring Lars & Gene Anderson versus Billy & Bad Boy Hines was ruled a no contest at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1969: Dale Lewis defeated Georgia Heavyweight Champion El Mongol, managed by Jack Crawford, by disqualification in a title match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Jim Wilson, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Professional & the Assassins in the semi-main event. Also, the Fabulous Moolah defeated Kay Noble.
1970: On the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral, it was announced that Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones was contemplating vacating the Georgia Heavyweight Title, as champion Doug Gilbert was injured and was out of action indefinitely.
1975: Jack Brisco defeated Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Assassin #2 was initially declared the winner, but the decision was reversed when the referee discovered a weapon in his mask after the fact. Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Bearcat Wright, defeated Rocky Johnson in the semi-main event. Earlier on the card, Bill Watts defeated Abdullah, substituting for Buddy Colt, by disqualification, in what was supposed to be a defense of the North American Heavyweight Title by
1977: A main event match featuring Abdullah the Butcher versus the Mongolian Stomper ended in a double disqualification at the William Bell Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson in the semi-main event.
1978: Tony Atlas, substituting for Dick Slater, & Andre the Giant defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Bob Armstrong & Tommy Rich defeated Rock Hunter & Abdullah the Butcher in the semi-main event.
1981: On the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie, Kevin Sullivan defeated Steve O to win the National television Title.
1983: Butch Reed defeated Ivan Koloff in the main event at the Wendler Arena in
1984: Brad Armstrong defeated Ted DiBiase in the main event at the Dayton (OH) Convention Center for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. The Road Warriors, managed by Paul Ellering, defeated Stan Hansen & Pez Whatley in the semi-main event.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com