- 02/29/2008 (12:00:02 am)
- Rich Tate
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NEWS
Alternative Pro Wrestling results from the Royston Gym in Royston, GA, on February 22: the Friday Night Franchise (Matt Sells & Ryan Michaels) over Drowning in Excellence (Devin Michaels & Vincent Chambers) to retain the APW Tag Team Title; Dustin Powers over Ethan Case; Slim J over Brandon Parker; a match with Billy Buck and the Mayne Event ended in a double countout; Jacob Ashworth over J.T. Talent; and Azrael & Darkness versus Seth Delay was a no contest. Click here for a report from Aaron Leggett. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Aaron Leggett)
Georgia Wrestling Promotions will be in
On February 29, Southern All-Star Wrestling returns to the Bakery in Millersville, TN, for a television taping with Mason Raige vs "Sharp Dressed Man" Lawrence Lane, and Chris Bomb vs J-5 (with Cocky Cody). Also appearing will be TV Champion Damian Adams, SAW Tag Team Champions Indian Nation, Sean Casey (with Samantha), Gary Valiant (with Miss Boogie), Arrick Andrews, Big Rig Bully, Chris Eckos, Rob McCoy, Hammerjack (with Paul Adams & Towel), Rick Santel, Matt Dillenger, and Chris Cane. (Larry Goodman)
Ultimate Christian Wrestling will be in
Championship Wrestling Overload will debut on April 4, presenting Ballpark Brawl at the
NOTES
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Ricky Steamboat (55) and Aaron Aguilera (31).
Stan Mayslack died ten years ago today at the age of 83.
Four years ago today, Mike McHugh passed away at 47.
NOSTALGIA
1933: Jim Hesslyn defeated Jack Ross to win the Southern Lightweight Title at the New Coliseum in
1934: Blue Sun Jennings defeated Chief Chewacki by disqualification in two straight falls in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber.
1945: Mr. X defeated George Romanoff in the main event at the Savannah Municipal Auditorium for promoters Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White. The Black Monster defeated Otto Schnabel in the semi-main event.
1961: Skull Murphy defeated Guy Mitchell by disqualification in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1962: Eddie Graham defeated Assassin #1 in the semi-main event at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1967: Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated Lars & Gene Anderson in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. It was reported that 2,400 were in attendance for this card.
1969: The Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by disqualification to retain the World Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Jack Crawford interfered in the match. Dory Funk, Jr. defeated Tarzan Tyler to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title in the semi-main event. In an effort to explain why neither El Mongol or the Professional were scheduled for the match against Funk, Jr., for the title instead of Tyler, the program for this card reported that Jones had refused to sign former champion Gene Kiniski until he agreed to wrestle Mongol in a title match, and that Kiniski had refused to give Mongol the shot. It then stated that when Jones learned of Kiniski losing the title to Funk, Jr., he wanted Atlanta fans to see the new champion as soon as possible, and that since Funk, Jr., had to accept all of the existing dates Kiniski had already agreed to, Jones negotiated to have the match with Tyler take place in Atlanta, and had already discussed future dates with the new champion to return.
1970: On the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral, it was announced that the Georgia Heavyweight Title had been vacated due to injuries to Doug Gilbert, and that an ongoing tournament would begin on the March 6, 1970, card.
1975: A main event lumberjack match featuring Bill Watts versus Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Bearcat Wright, was ruled a no contest at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Don Muraco & Rocky Johnson defeated Toru Tanaka & Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, in the semi-main event. Also, Harley Race defeated Pat O’Connor, and Jerry Lawler defeated Ray Candy. Robert Fuller defeated Bob Orton, Jr., and Don Greene defeated Steve Keirn in the opener. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.
1978: We do not have results for this match, but a main event Texas bullrope match featuring Dusty Rhodes versus Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Rock Hunter, was advertised at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1980: We do not have results for this match, but a main event lumberjack match featuring Kevin Sullivan versus Austin Idol was advertised at the Rome Memorial Gymnasium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben.
1982: Ron Fuller & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen in the main event at the Chattanooga (TN) Memorial Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Ron Bass defeated Jimmy Garvin in a semi-main event
1982: Ric Flair defeated Harley Race by disqualification to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Omni Coliseum in
1983: Dick Murdoch defeated the Iron Sheik in the main event at the
1988: Dusty Rhodes, Ole Anderson & Lex Luger defeated Ric Flair, Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard in the main event at the Omni Coliseum in
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com