- 02/25/2008 (6:06:36 pm)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
Results from Friday night's Southern All-Star Wrestling at the Bakery in
United States Wrestling Organization results from February 22 in
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Bourbon Street Night Club in New Port Richey, FL, on February 26, beginning at 8:30 PM. Admission is $7. Advertised: Afa, Jr., versus Ted DiBiase, Jr.; Jake Hager defends the FCW Florida Heavyweight Title against Rycklon; the Puerto Rican Nightmares (Eric Perez & Eddie Colon) defend the FCW Florida Tag Team Title against Heath Miller & Steve Lewington; Brad Allen & Nic Nemeth versus Johnny Curtis & Kevin Kiley; Hade Vansen & Big Rob versus T.J. Wilson & Gabe Tuft; and Mighty Mikey versus Sheamus. There will also be divas in action, featuring
Southern States Championship Wrestling will have a wrestling event at the Enigma Gym on Highway 82 East in Enigma, GA, on March 1.
The Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance returns on March 1 after a hiatus. They will be at the Eastman-Dodge Recreation Center in Eastman, GA, with matches starting at 7:30 PM. Advertised: GIWA Heavyweight Champion Shawn Hunter versus A.J. Steele; GIWA Tag Team Champions K.I. Elite versus Velvet Jones & Firewalker; the GIWA Mid-State Heavyweight Champion Cowboy versus Oko Nono; and Preston Paradise versus Johnny Camo. Mike Pain and the Slaughter Pitt are also scheduled. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment will be in
NOTES
Monday Night Mayhem will feature Cassidy Riley on its show on tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Jerkin' the Curtain, hosted by Trent Van Drisse, will feature AM Vision on its show tonight at 11:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Rob Van Dam, MDogg20, and Eric Simms on its show on February 26 at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Wrestling Weekly, hosted by Doc Young and Les Thatcher, will feature Missy Hyatt on its show on February 26 at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
In a message sent to us from Championship Wrestling Overload, it was stated, “the roster and dates are being finalized and a major announcement will be made in the coming weeks”, adding, “this is sure to shock
There is another legends event coming soon to
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Ric Flair (59).
On this day in 1934, Jack Lewis suffered a fatal heart attack after a match.
Danny Prickett died following a heart attack on this day in 2004. He was 58.
Cancer claimed Bill Mack on this day in 2004 at the age of 69.
Two years ago today, Jeff Barnes lost his life when he fell from a cliff while hiking. He was 23.
Tracey Richards passed away one year ago today at 50, losing her battle with cancer.
NOSTALGIA
1922: Nick (Dick) Daviscourt and Wladek Zbyszko wrestled to a seventy-five minute draw at the Savannah Municipal Auditorium for promoter Max Bauman.
1930: Paul Jones defeated Milo Steinborn in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. It was reported that 3,500 were in attendance for this card.
1935: Jack Ross defeated Jim Hesslyn to retain the Southern Lightweight Title at the New Coliseum in
1936: Babe Zaharias defeated George Mansur in the main event at Loew’s Grand Theatre in
1944: Jack Miller and Al Galento wrestled to a draw in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1949: The Golden Terror (Bobby Stewart), managed by Earl Wampler, defeated Thor Morgan in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Jack Sharkey was the special referee for the match. Nick Carter & Dick Lever, substituting for Wampler, defeated Chris & Babe Zaharias by disqualification in the semi-main event.
1964: A main event match featuring Bob Morrow versus Johnny Bruce was ruled a no contest at the Macon City Auditorium for promoter Fred Ward. Ward was not affiliated with Georgia Championship Wrestling at this time.
1966: A main event title match featuring World Tag Team Champions Eric & Karl Von Brauner, managed by Saul Weingeroff, versus Mario Galento & Chief Little Eagle, managed by Freddie Blassie, was ruled a no contest at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. It was announced that Buddy Fuller, Johnny Kace, and Klondike Bill would be wrestling on the card on March 4, 1966.
1969: Alberto Torres defeated Paul DeMarco in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The Professional (Doug Gilbert) defeated Jim Wilson in the semi-main event.
1972: Dick Steinborn, Bill Dromo & El Mongol defeated Bepo Mongol (Nikolai Volkoff) & the Assassins by disqualification in the main event at the Paul Jones Sports Arena in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Steinborn participated in an autograph session for fans.
1975: Bob Armstrong defeated Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, by disqualification in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Toru Tanaka, also managed by Hunter, defeated Bill
1977: We do not have results for this match, but a lights out match featuring Abdullah the Butcher versus the Mongolian Stomper was the advertised main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Ole & Gene
1979: Stan Hansen & the Masked Superstar defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 in a main event
1980: Kevin Sullivan defeated Austin Idol in a main event lumberjack match at the
1983: Stan Hansen defeated Ole Anderson in the main event at the Huntington (WV) Memorial Field House for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. Butch Reed defeated Ivan Koloff in the semi-main event, and Dick Murdoch defeated the Iron Sheik. Also, Paul Ellering & Buzz Sawyer defeated Paul Orndorff & Tito Santana.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com