- 03/21/2008 (8:21:52 pm)
- Rich Tate
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Peach State Pandemonium will feature Phil Shatter and Jeff G. Bailey on March 22 at 11 AM ET. Feel free to call in at (347) 324-5735. (Rich Tate)
Juan Manuel Rodriguez, known as Bestia Salvaje, died today of liver disease. His last match was in January and he had been gravely ill since then. Salvaje debuted in 1983 and was a 2-time CMLL Tag champ, CMLL Trios champ, and Mexican National Tag champ. He also competed in AAA and IWRG. His most recent big push came after 9/11 when he formed Los Talibanes with Scorpio, Jr., and Emilio Charles, Jr. (Rich Tate, courtesy of Juanita Timbs)
The Showtime All-Star Wrestling, formerly known as Southern All-Star Wrestling, card for tonight at the Bakery in Millersville, TN, is as follows: a main event TV Title Match: Damien Adams (c) versus Rick Santel (w/Paul Adams); Gary Valiant & Arrick Andrews versus Tennessee Violence Authority (Matt Dillenger & Hammerjack); Southern Heavyweight Championship Match: J-5 (c) (with Cocky Cody) versus Chris Bomb; Chris Eckos versus "Sharp Dressed Man" Lawrence Lane; and Drew Haskins versus Chris Cane. 8pm bell time. (Larry Goodman)
The Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance returns to
Total Nonstop Action will be broadcasting iMPACT live on March 27, from 9-11:00 PM, from Universal Studios in
World Wrestling Entertainment will be in Greenville, SC, on April 21 for the live RAW broadcast at the Bi-Lo Center with action starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale on tomorrow at 10:00 AM at the box office, and through Ticketmaster. Call (336) 852-1100 for more info. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment stars are scheduled to make the following public appearances in our coverage area soon: Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly are scheduled to be available to fans in Columbia, SC, on March 24 between 1-2:00 PM at the Wendy’s on Harbison Boulevard; Matt Hardy is scheduled to be available to fans in Fayetteville, NC, on March 25 between 11:00 am-1:00 PM at the Wal-Mart on Ramsey Street; CM Punk and Layla are scheduled to be available to fans in Orlando, FL, on March 26 between 6-8:00 PM at the Wal-Mart on John Young Parkway; Brian Kendrick and Hardcore Holly are scheduled to be available to fans in Sanford, FL, on March 28 between 4:30-6:30 PM at the Seminole Towne Center Mall; and Torrie Wilson and Mickie James are scheduled to be available to fans in Orlando, FL, on March 28 between 6-8:00 PM at the Best Buy on East Colonial Drive. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment has announced two new events within our coverage area, including one in
NOTES
Click here for Richard Berger’s updated Perspectives on Wrestling.
Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas’ band, the Luchagors, will be playing at the Backbooth in
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Buck Zumhofe.
Logger Larson died on this day in 2002. He was 62.
A cerebral hemorrhage claimed Maria Bernardi two years ago today at the age of 80.
NOSTALGIA
1929: Rudy Dusek defeated Paul Harper two falls to one in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Earl McGrory.
1929: Gus Sonnenberg defeated Don Kolman in two straight falls to retain the World Heavyweight Title at the Griffin High School Gymnasium for promoter Les Moore.
1939: Jack McAdams defeated George Romanoff to retain the Southern Light Heavyweight Title at the Warren Arena in
1947: Don McIntyre won a battle royal that included Wally Dusek, Dick Lever, Tom Mahoney, and the Blimp, at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1955: Carlos Rodriguez defeated Red McIntyre in the main event at the Valdosta Livestock Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Gordon Walker.
1959: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy to retain the International Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.
1961: Chief Little Eagle defeated Skull Murphy in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1962: Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated the US Tag Team Champion Assassins by disqualification in a title match at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Haystacks Calhoun defeated Frank Hickey & Evon Marion in a semi-main event handicap match.
1964: Sputnik
1967: El Mongol & Oki Shikina, managed by Jack Crawford, defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.
1969: Assassin #2 & the Professional defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by countout to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. During the match, Assassin #2 & the Pro squabbled about something in their corner, and Assassin #1 charged the ring, dropkicking Fuller and knocking him from the ring, resulting in referee Leo Garibaldi counting him out, despite the countout rule being waived for the match. The decision was later held up pending a review. According to the program for this card, the results of the NWA investigation into the February 28, 1969, match between the Assassins and Gunkel & Fuller, where Crawford interfered, were announced. It was decided that since the Assassins had fired Crawford, showing they disapproved of his actions on their behalf, they would only be reprimanded and fined. However, the World Tag Team Title held by the Assassins was still held up pending further investigation in the matter. It was reported that Crawford admitted to the actions, but accused the Assassins of giving him specific instructions to interfere if they got into any trouble and the title seemed to be in jeopardy. Still, his admission of guilt resulted in the NWA suspending him from
1970: On the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral, Homer O’Dell, who managed Buddy Colt, told Capral he would have a surprise partner teaming with Colt against Greg Peterson & Tim Geohagen on March 27, 1970.
1972: Macon Tag Team Champions Rocket & Flash Monroe and Bill Dromo & Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw in a main event title match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Klondike Bill defeated Buddy Colt in the semi-main event.
1975: Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Rock Hunter, defeated Rocky Johnson to win the Georgia Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Toru Tanaka, also managed by Hunter, defeated Don Muraco in the semi-main event.
1978: Bob Armstrong & Tony Atlas defeated Georgia Tag Team Champions Ole & Lars
1983: Ole Anderson & Buzz Sawyer defeated Tommy Rich & the Masked Superstar in the main event at the Canton (OH)
1984: Jake Roberts, managed by Paul Ellering, defeated Ron Garvin in a main event taped fist match in Grand Rapids, MI, for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Les Thatcher. Brad Armstrong defeated Larry Zbyszko in the semi-main event, and the Road Warriors, also managed by Ellering, defeated Jay Youngblood & King Kong Bundy.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com