GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 02/09/2008

NEWS

Total Championship Wrestling will be in Douglasville, GA, tonight at the National Guard Armory, with a starting time of 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00. Advertised: TCW Heavyweight Champion Damon Taz versus Kenny Dees (not advertised as a title match); the Regular Guys versus Blazin’ Fury & Peanut; Doug Somers versus Ken Timbs, Jr.; Cameron Valentine versus Josh Stone; Pretty Boy Floyd versus Rob Russo; and Kid Ego versus Josh Storm (2-of-3 falls match). Jess Wade will also be in attendance. (Rich Tate)

Georgia Wrestling Promotions presents "Lockdown in Lafayette," tonight at the Lafayette Recreation Department with an 8pm bell time. For the GWP Southern Heavyweight Title, "Sleeper Cell" Shaun Tempers (with the Rev) (c) versus "Master of the Spinebuster" David Young; Regular Guys (Bobby Hill & Tyler Smith) (c) versus Hollywood Brunettes (Andrew Alexander & Kyle Matthews with Jeff G. Bailey & Lexi Pillman) for the GWP Tag Titles; In six man action, Tracy Smothers & J.T. Talent & Andrew Pendleton III versus Hellbillies (Jessco Blue & Timbo Bryant & Big Head Hanson); Iceberg (with the Rev) versus "All Star" Jay Clinton (with Aaron Voight); Slim J versus Kid Ego; and Jamar Acid versus Big Wood. Call 770-296-5290 for further info. (Larry Goodman)

Flatline Championship Wrestling is in Grovetown, GA, at Patriots Park tonight, beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is $7, but kids five and under get in free. Doors open at 6:30. (Thomas Bugg)

Tonight, the Florida Pro Wrestling Association and XWE present "Reloaded". The event will take place Pinellas Park Boys and Girls Club in Pinellas Park, FL. The event starts at 8pm and tickets are $10. For more information call 727-368-6137. Erik Stevens, the FIP Heavyweight champion, takes on Chris Jones. In a FPWA tag title match, Punk and Disorderly will defend the belts against The State Line w/George Martell. For the XWE Heavyweight title, "The Fire Breathing Monster" Torcher takes on Austin Amadeus. Also on the card will be Nooie Lee, FPWA Florida State Champion, Lou Cypher, Heater, Flex Tolley, Aaron Epic, Keith Blonde, Marcus Hall, The Psychedelics, The Lifeguards, and more. (Brian Slack)

From the United States Wrestling Organization show on February 8 at the Stadium Inn with 94 in attendance: Damien Payne beat Justin Spade; Dyronic beat Lee Cross (w/The Diva Lisa Fayzon) by DQ when Fayzon hit Dyronic with her chain necklace; Tim Renesto (with Charming Charles) beat Rob C; Petey Wright beat Shane Smalls to win the USWO Jr. Championship; USWO Tag Team Champions, Quinton Quarisma & Jay Phoenix beat LT Falk & JC Crowe when Phoenix pinned Falk after Crowe turned on him. Crowe was introduced as "Juicy JC" the third member of "Hangin' Tough"; Mark Anthony (w/Charming Charles) beat New York Gangster; and USWO Champion Kid Kash beat Mitch Ryder and Chris Michaels in a 3-way when Kash dropkicked Ryder into Michaels as they were arguing, allowing Kash to roll up Ryder. (Larry Goodman)

Great Championship Wrestling results for February 7: Tex Monroe and J-Rod defeated The Hooligans to retain the tag titles, Michael Cook defeated Skinny Jimmy, AJ Steele w/The Intern defeated Cru Jones w/Zero Tolerance by DQ in an Interstate title match, Scotty Beach defeated Johnny Slaughter, Sonny Siaki and David Young defeated Orion Bishop and Zero Tolerance w/Wicked Nemesis, and Johnny Swinger retained the GCW Heavyweight title by beating Bull Buchanan. Around 300 were in attendance, and Jeff McGowan and Randy Ray were the referees. (Brian Slack)

NAWA Ring Champions results from the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on February 7: The opener between Chris Lightning and Seth Cruise was ruled a no contest when Big Wood interfered, attacking both men; Frankie Valentine over Simon Sermon by disqualification, when Valentine threw Sermon over the top rope; Big Head Hansen over Rick Michaels by disqualification when Big Wood interfered, attacking Hanson; Lamar Phillips over Josh Stone; Bruce Wayne & Buzzsaw over Seth Cruise & Ced G. Sanford, Chris Ganzer & Chris Lightning, and Tyler Smith & Remington Rage in a four corners match to win the NAWA Tag Team Title; Kyle Matthews over Jimmy Rave & Boozer in a three-way; and the main event featuring Tommy Rich & Jimmy Powell versus Steve Lawler & Bulldog Raines ended in a double disqualification. We have multiple reports of attendance, with a significant difference. Dave Wills reported that 250 were in attendance, while the promotion claimed 365. This was the first show in about three years, and promoter Phil Heffner has told me he intends on running regularly if the crowds turn out consistently. Regardless of which attendance figure is the most accurate, even the lowest is a good crowd. NAWA returns to the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on February 21 at 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich & Jimmy Powell versus Steve Lawler & Bulldog Raines in the main event; Rick Michaels versus Kyle Matthews; and Frankie Valentine versus Simon Sermon. Big Head Hansen, Big Wood, Lamar Phillips, Caleb Konley, and Mike Kross are also scheduled. Call (706) 314-9802 for more info. (Rich Tate)

Great Championship Wrestling has announced the following match for February 14 in Phenix City, AL, at the Great Skate Plex: A battle royal with the winner getting a heavyweight title shot at Swinger on February 21. (Brian Slack)

The Professional Girl Wrestling Association is pleased to announce a title match for the PGWA Championship, to be held in Nashville, TN, on Friday, February 15 at the Stadium Inn. PGWA Champion Nikki Roxx will defend her title against Portia Perez. Hailing from Canada, Perez recently scored victories in two consecutive matches against Roxx in other independent organizations, and on the basis of those wins, has demanded a third match, with the PGWA belt on the line. Perez was already booked to appear for the United States Wrestling Organization in Nashville on the 15th, but with no opponent scheduled. Owing to the past working relationship between the PGWA and the USWO, it was quickly determined that Roxx would be booked to face Perez, and that PGWA Commissioner Penny Banner would sanction the bout as a title match. This championship match has been dubbed the “St. Valentine’s Melee!” Many fans know that Nikki Roxx has achieved tremendous success and exposure lately in TNA, where she wrestles as “Roxxie Laveaux”. She won the PGWA title in the spring of 2005, having traveled to Manchester, England to challenge Pippa L’Vinn for the belt. In the three years since, Roxx has defended her crown against a number of top contenders, including MsChif and Christie Ricci…both former NWA Women’s World Champions. This will be a rare opportunity for Nashville fans to again see her live in action. Portia Perez is fast emerging as an important figure in the sport, and has dazzled audiences across Canada, the United States and Mexico, as well as in several European nations. Her recent victories over Nikki only underscore her worthiness as a contender for the belt. This will be the first time since 2006 that the PGWA has held a match at the Stadium Inn in Nashville. The PGWA’s relationship with the USWO and promoter Tony Falk goes back several years before that, when the promotion successfully hosted a great many PGWA matches and even entire cards at its facilities. The PGWA has also had an excellent working arrangement with another Nashville-area promotion, Southern All-Star Wrestling, and looks forward to continuing to work with both the USWO and SAW to bring quality women’s pro wrestling to the Volunteer State. Certainly, Nashville pro wrestling fans are blessed to have these two outstanding promotions in their region, and they have responded by giving both organizations large turnouts at their weekly cards. (Larry Goodman)

Full Impact Pro presents “Redefined” at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, FL, on February 16. 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)

Southern Classic Wrestling's next show will be on February 23 at Big Dog Billiards Hall in Sandersville, GA. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for kids 6-12. Children 5 and under get in for free. In the main event, VIP members Tommy Lee, Big Bank Barfield, and Matt Mercer face off against the SCW team of the SCW Southern Heavyweight champion Bobby Joiner, "Bulldog" TW James and Flatline. Frankie Valentine takes on NWA and Georgia legend, The Masked Nightmare. In a Georgia Heritage title match, SCW ring announcer hired a special assassin to take the champion Loco Motive out of wrestling once and for all. Ace Heffner hired a mystery opponent to wrestle his nephew, Greg Haze. The Freak goes up against Josh Stone. In a SCW Georgia tag team title tournament match to determine the next SCW Georgia tag champions, Chaos & Carnage ("The Real Superstar" CHAOS & "Kid Carnage" Scotty Carmichael) versus The Foreign Legion (Juan Tequila & "The Afghan Oil Sheik" Prince Rhumma) and in another tournament match The Stanton Clan (Adam & Eric) versus Brian "Lightning" Titus & The Psychoman. (Brian Slack)

Southern States Championship Wrestling's next show is on March 21 at the Enigma Gym in Enigma, GA. Bell time is at 7:30 and tickets are $2. (Brian Slack)

Dory Funk's !BANG! presents Support the Troops 24 Showdown at the Funking Conservatory in Ocala, FL, on March 23. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. (Brian Slack)

NOTES

It was announced late Thursday that World Wrestling Entertainment failed to renegotiate a deal to keep SmackDown on the CW network. Their last broadcast there should be in or around September. WWE is reportedly negotiating with other networks, said to have started sometime last week when talks with CW reached a stalemate. (Rich Tate)

Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling. (Rich Tate)

Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas’ band, the Luchagors, will be playing at the Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta, GA, on February 10. Check your local directories or the band’s site for more info. (Rich Tate)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Alexis Smirnoff (61) and Madusa (45).

Farmer Burns died on this day in 1937 at the age of 75.

On this day in 1980, Jack Britton passed away.

It has been nine years since Butch Levy died. He was 78.

NOSTALGIA

1926: Wladek Zbyszko defeated Dan Koloff in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter John Contos. It was reported that 600 were in attendance for this card.

1928: Pete Sauer (Ray Steele) defeated Tom Marvin in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter John Contos. Paul Jones defeated Scotty McDougal in the semi-main event, and Stan Stasiak defeated John Paxos in two straight falls in the opener.

1932: Steve Znoski defeated Nick Nestor in two straight falls in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Also, Blue Sun Jennings defeated John Katan.

1933: Young Tofalos defeated Pete Rogers in the main event at the Greek Orthodox Church Auditorium in Atlanta for the Hercules Athletic Club. Also on the card, Frank Smith and Young Londos (Fred Ward) wrestled to a draw.

1945: Al Massey defeated Ben Bennicasa in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1960: Brownie the Brute, a wrestling bear, defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1962: The Assassins defeated Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun to retain the US Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Calhoun participated in an autograph session for fans.

1965: Joe Scarpa & Buddy Fuller defeated the Mysterious Medics by disqualification in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The Fabulous Moolah defeated Linda Carroll in the semi-main event to retain the Women’s World Title. It was reported that 1,133 were in attendance for this card.

1968: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon to retain the Southern Tag Team Title at the Paul Jones Sports Arena in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The Kentuckian (Jake ‘Grizzly’ Smith) was the special referee for the match. Bob Armstrong defeated Tarzan Tyler in the semi-main event. Armstrong was being billed as the 1967 NWA Rookie of the Year, despite the fact he was wrestling as early as 1966. Also, Louie Tillet & Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated Dr. M & El Mongol, managed by Jack Crawford, by disqualification.

1971: Skandor Akbar defeated Buddy Colt, managed by Homer O’Dell, by disqualification in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Luke Graham defeated Jim Wilson in the semi-main event.

1972: It was reported this card at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward was to feature a tournament for the Southeastern Tag Team Title, but no details have been found. The Assassins had previously been the champions, but the title was vacated when they failed to defend the title within a thirty-day period.

1973: Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Gene Kiniski in a main event no time limit match at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. The match was to determine the challenger to face the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on February 16, 1973. In a semi-main event Texas death match, the Zodiac (Bob Orton, Sr.) defeated Bill Dromo. Also, Bill Watts, Jerry Oates & Norvel Austin defeated Bobby Shane, Tom Jones & Tarzan Tyler. Jack Crawford managed Tyler and Jones.

1973: El Mongol defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification in the main event in Cartersville for All-South Wrestling Alliance promoter Ann Gunkel. A semi-main event featuring Tommy Seigler versus Rock Hunter ended in a double disqualification.

1976: Dick Slater & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Stan Stasiak & the Spoiler in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Gary Hart managed the Spoiler. Ken Mantell defeated Abdullah the Butcher in the semi-main event. In other matches, Ted Oates defeated Les Thornton, and Tony Charles and Jerry Oates wrestled to a fifteen-minute draw. Skip Young defeated Mitsu Hata in the opener.

1977: We do not have results for this card, but a main event Texas death match with Dick Slater versus Mr. Wrestling #2 was advertised at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1979: Dusty Rhodes & Andre the Giant defeated Ole & Gene Anderson in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Andre was to attempt to break the cobra hold of the Superstar in an effort to win $1,500, but no details were provided in reports following the card. The semi-main event match featuring Mr. Wrestling #2 versus the Masked Superstar was ruled a no contest. Also, Wahoo McDaniel defeated Stan Hansen, and Rufus R. Jones defeated Blackjack Lanza, managed by Bobby Heenan.

1981: The Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) defeated Stan Frazier, Robert Fuller & Ted DiBiase in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Mongolian Stomper, managed by Don Carson, by disqualification in the semi-main event. Also, Tony Atlas defeated Kevin Sullivan, and Steve O defeated Jim Duggan. Steve Keirn defeated Bobby Eaton in the opener.

1988: The Lightning Express defeated the Sheepherders in the main event at the Albany Civic Center for Jim Crockett Promotions. Jimmy Garvin defeated Black Bart in the semi-main event, and Barry Windham & Sting defeated the Midnight Express by disqualification. In other matches, Eddie Gilbert defeated Ron Garvin, and Shaska Whatley defeated Rocky King. Jimmy Valiant defeated Tiger Conway, Jr. in the opener.

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com