- 01/13/2009 (5:47:39 pm)
- Rich Tate
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SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/13/2009
NEWS and NOTES
Tonight’s edition of Dan Masters Live features a blend of wrestling and entertainment news and information, beginning at 9:00 PM ET, and is brought to you by Georgia Wrestling History’s GWH Radio Network.
World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown crew will be in
The lineup for tonight’s ECW broadcast on Sci-Fi, from WWE, is as follows: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea versus D.J. Gabriel & Alicia Fox; and Matt Hardy defends the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title against Jack Swagger. Also, the Boogeyman is in action and Tommy Dreamer makes a big announcement. Click here for spoilers.
WWE results from the RAW broadcast at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA, on January 12: Rey Mysterio over the Miz; William Regal over CM Punk by disqualification to retain the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Randy Orton over Kane; and Shawn Michaels over John Cena.
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in
Click here for spoilers from last night’s TNA tapings.
The United Wrestling Association will be at the Seymour Hardware & Building Supply in
The following information in regard to birthdays and memoriams has been compiled from various sources. In the event you can let us know of any omissions or corrections, please email to [email protected].
Today’s Birthdays: Bruce Hart (1950 or 1951) and Shad Gaspard (1981).
Today In Memoriam: John Heath (80, 2004).
Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update.
According to a press release today, Dale Gagner is handling bookings for Lance Cade. Inquiries can be made by calling (507) 213-1534, or by email at [email protected].
There was a meeting today of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. No votes were held on new regulations, but a sub-committee is being assembled to determine if new regulations are even necessary. As a reminder, Andy Foster of the GAEC will be contacting all promoters who were licensed in 2008 to remind them that, per the current laws, all wrestling promoters who run shows in
NWA Prime Time promoter has cancelled the planned January 16 event due to extremely cold forecasted weather and lack of adequate heating at the Prime Time Arena. Promoter Billy Roper says they hope to run the same card when they return on January 23.
Click here for the latest online broadcast of NWA Anarchy.
New Heights Wrestling was in
NHW will be hosting the “Battle for the Gulf Coast” on February 14 at the Old National Guard Armory in Florala, AL. Promotions from TX, LA, MS, NC, PA, and MD, are announced to be represented, with NHW representing AL and FL. The NHW representatives announced are "Scarface" Terry Ryker,
Sean Davis personally reported on the Florida Indies website that he and his tag team partner Phil of the Heartbreak Express have been fired from Florida-based Pro Wrestling Fusion. Sean tells his side of the story here. Later in the thread Sean posted the rebuttal of Joey Machete, promoter for Pro Wrestling Fusion.
PWF was in
PWF was in
Global Championship Wrestling will be at the
Rampage Pro Wrestling will be Johnny G's
AWA Carolinas will be running their first event on January 30 at the HVW Arena, at
Culture Shock Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Mossy Head, FL, on January 24 for “Hardcore New Year”. Advertised: In a four corners, fans bring the weapons match for the CSW championship, Victor Cru defends vs. Cameron Frost, David Prime, DJ Durst, Lane Smart, and Jon Ryker. "BTY" Colby Godwin vs. Aaron Idol. Dark Personality defends the
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOSTALGIA
JANUARY 13, 1888 (FRIDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1905 (FRIDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1921 (THURSDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1922 (FRIDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1931 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Amateur Match: George Harben and A.K. Bell wrestled to a draw > George Zaharias defeated Gene LaGene > Paul Harper defeated Jack Washburn (2-0)
JANUARY 13, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Lloyd Brown versus Pat Williams > Wesley Brownlee versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card. It was reported that this was the second card at this venue promoted by Wesley Brownlee, but no documentation has been found for a card prior to this one. It was also noted that previous cards in Avondale were at the Avondale High School Auditorium, but nothing has been found to substantiate that and whether Brownlee promoted those as well.
JANUARY 13, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1939 (FRIDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1948 (TUESDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1950 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Coffield defeated Red McIntyre > Don McIntyre defeated Babe Sharkey > Nick Carter & Bibber McCoy defeated Earl Wampler & the Blimp by countout > Johnny Long defeated Jack LaRue by disqualification / Notes: Before the match between Don McIntyre and Babe Sharkey, police had to stop a brawl in the aisle when Jim Coffield attacked McIntyre on his way to the ring. Bob Shipp was credited as being a referee on this card. Councilman Joe Allen was reportedly in attendance at this card.
JANUARY 13, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Vince Bryant and Mr. X (1) wrestled to a draw > Tokyo Joe & Mr. X (1) versus Vince Bryant & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest > Freddie Blassie defeated Johnny Weaver / Notes: Joey Maxim was the special referee for the match between Freddie Blassie and Johnny Weaver.
JANUARY 13, 1961 (FRIDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak defeated Oki Shikina > Jack Daniels & Krusher Kowalski defeated Pancho Rosario & Red Roberts > Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo > El Mongol defeated Bobby Hart > Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet by disqualification > Lou Thesz defeated Gorilla Marconi > World Tag Team Title Match: Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Ramon Torres substituted for Mario Galento in the match with Louie Tillet. It is unclear as to how Enrique & Alberto Torres came to be recognized as World Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Enrique & Ramon Torres recognized as such on December 23, 1966.
JANUARY 13, 1968 (SATURDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Salvadore Dominguez > Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Vincent Lopez & Bill Kane > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Doug Gilbert* defeated Paul DeMarco > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt defeated Roberto & Cyclone Soto* to win title / Notes: Doug Gilbert had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on November 28, 1969, in Atlanta. Roberto & Cyclone Soto had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Super Assailants and the Assassins September 16, 1969, in
JANUARY 13, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Bobby Starr versus Oki Shikina > Jesse James versus Pedro Godoy > Wayne Cowan and the Champ wrestled to a draw / Notes: Aside from the match between Wayne Cowan and the Champ, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1973 (SATURDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1975 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Patera versus Chuck O’Connor > Ricky Gibson versus Bob Orton, Jr. > Jimmy Garvin versus Danny Little Bear > Assassin #2 versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Handicap Loser Leaves Match: Jerry Brisco & Rocky Johnson versus J.C. Dykes & the Mighty Yankees / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Mighty Yankees. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.
JANUARY 13, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jay Clayton defeated the Raider > Mike Stallings defeated Wildman Davis > Luke Graham defeated Tony Garea > Mitsu Hata & Taru Hayashi defeated Jay Clayton & Dick Slater > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Armstrong defeated the Spoiler* by disqualification > Dusty Rhodes defeated Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Jay Clayton substituted for Jay Strongbow to team with Dick Slater in the match with Mitsu Hata & Taru Hayashi. Gary Hart managed the Spoiler.
JANUARY 13, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich defeated the Invader > Bob Armstrong & Tony Atlas defeated Randy Savage & Jacques Goulet > Billy Graham defeated Raymond Rougeau > Pak Song defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification > Dick Slater defeated Ole Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Stan Hansen* by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
JANUARY 13, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Marvin Turner & Mike Stansel defeated Stan Hansen & King Kong Mosca by disqualification > Ole Anderson defeated Chick Donovan > Larry Latham defeated Jerry Roberts > Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Bryan St. John & the Grappler > The Masked Superstar defeated Bobcat Rice / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie.
JANUARY 13, 1979 (SATURDAY) –
JANUARY 13, 1980 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy defeated Tom Shaft > Tony Atlas and Ken Patera wrestled to a draw > Kevin Sullivan & Steve Travis defeated Eddy Mansfield & Austin Idol > Dick Slater versus the Sheik ruled a no contest > Toru Tanaka & Killer Khan defeated Ole & Lars Anderson > Terry Funk defeated Bob Armstrong > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff* by disqualification > Dusty Rhodes versus Abdullah the Butcher ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Masked Superstar* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 ruled a no contest / Notes: Gorgeous George, Jr., managed Killer Khan and Toru Tanaka.
JANUARY 13, 1982 (WEDNESDAY) –
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