- 08/23/2008 (3:05:41 pm)
- Rich Tate
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SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 08/23/2008
NEWS and NOTES
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at
The SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the
Total Nonstop Action will be at the Kansas Expocenter in
Ring of Honor has announced more info for their card at
ROH has also announced more info for their card at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be part of the Villa Rica, GA's 3rd Annual Frontiers Rodeo tonight at the Villa Rica Civic Center & Sport Complex. Advertised: SECW champion Rob Adonis vs. Bulldog Raines. Consequences Creed & Frankie Valentine vs. Kyle Matthews & Colt Derringer. The Nightmare vs. Adrian Hawkins. Josh Stone vs. Dustin Powers. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 6:30. Tickets for both the wrestling and the rodeo are $12 in advance and $14 at the door.
The Peachstate Wrestling Alliance has a show tonight at The Rec Center in
Hooters of Hiram presents professional wrestling tonight. Talent advertised to appear includes Carmon Valentine, Jess Wade, Pretty Boy Floyd, Damon Taz, Kenny Dees, Lamar Phillips, Murder One, Kid Ego, Mark Pain, Ken Timbs, Jr., Billy Love, and Awesome T.C. Free admission.
The All-Star Wrestling Network presents “Redemption” tonight at the AWN Wrestleplex in
The Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance will be at the
Flatline Championship Wrestling will be at
Global Championship Wrestling has their show featuring Ric Flair to the
All-Star Wrestling presents “Oops We Did It Again” tonight at the Spring Hill Outlet Mall, located at 3021
Full Impact Pro returns to the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, FL, tonight for "Heatstroke '08." Advertised: Erick Stevens defends the FIP Heavyweight Title against Go Shiozaki; In a weapons match, Black Market versus the Dark City Fight Club. Tyler Black versus Necro Butcher; and Kenny King versus Roderick Strong. Also advertised:Sal Rinauro, Austin Aries, Jason Blade, Mercedes Martinez, Chasyn Rance, Chris Jones, Shawn Osborne, Chris Grey, Tommy Taylor, Rex Sterling, Damien Wayne, and Sean & Phil Davis.
Today in Memoriam: Tony Morelli (76, 1983), Vincente Febrer (65, 1991), Neil Superior (33, 1996), and Frank Fozo (79, 2007).
Tampa Bay Online’s Philip Morgan posted an article today on Florida Championship Wrestling. Click here for the story.
Contact Bill Behrens at [email protected] to book any of the following: Azrael, the Blue Meanie, Chase Stevens, Daizee Haze, David Young, Delirious, Iceberg, Joey Matthews, John McChesney, Kevin Nash, Luke Hawx, Mikal Judas, Rob Eckos, Sal Rinauro, Shannon Moore, Shawn Stasiak, Slim J, Stevie Richards, and Super Nova.
United States Wrestling Organization results from Friday night in
NAWA Ring Champions has announced that comedian Al Ernst, "The E-Man" will be the master of ceremonies for their September 6 show at The Purks in Cedartown, GA. Ernst has done over 150 TV and radio Interviews including 60 Minutes, HBO's Stand-Up and John Boy & Billy. Ernst is also a former pro wrestler, often billed as The Wrestling Comedian. There will also be a special appearance by wrestling legend, Louie Tillet. Advertised matches include Former NWA World Champion, Ronnie Garvin & Air Paris vs. The Nightmare & David Young, The Natural Born Killers (Chase Stevens & Adam Armor) vs. Thunder & Lightning, Nigel Sherrod defends the Ladies Championship against Bambi, Bulldog Raines vs. Simon Sermon, and Frankie Valentine vs. Stupid (with Tweety). Seven matches in all.
Total Championship Wrestling returns to
New Heights Wrestling has an upcoming show on September 13th at the Old National Guard Armory in
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
AUGUST 23, 1932 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pete Sauer defeated George Zaharias > Jim McMillen defeated Jim Clinstock
AUGUST 23, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Lloyd Brown versus Pat O’Brien > Bill Collins versus Turk Powell > Ted Radcliffe versus Curley Baker / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 23, 1935 (FRIDAY) –
AUGUST 23, 1946 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Marsh and Dick Lever wrestled to a draw > Al Massey and Tom Mahoney wrestled to a draw > Jim Coffield defeated Bibber McCoy > Al Lamkin & Tiny Oxford defeated Joe Kirkland & Roy Mitchell > Herb Welch defeated Rube Wright
AUGUST 23, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Benny Matta defeated Randy Boatwright > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jack O’Reilly & Bibber McCoy > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart
AUGUST 23, 1954 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex Riley versus Wild Man Zimm > Jack Dillon versus Jack Steele / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 23, 1956 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Weaver defeated Jack Dillon > Bull Curry defeated Lee Grable > World Tag Team Title Texas Death Match: Don & Red McIntyre defeated Eddie Gossett & Art Nelson* to win title / Notes: Eddie Gossett & Art Nelson had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since July 26, 1956, although they actually lost the title to Don & Red McIntyre on August 17, 1956, in Atlanta.
AUGUST 23, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nelson Royal & Oni Wiki Wiki defeated Jack Stack & Bronko Lubich > Bill Melby defeated the Missing Link > Freddie Blassie defeated Don McIntyre by disqualification / Notes: During the match between Bill Melby and the Missing Link, Melby removed the Link’s mask to identify him as Frank Jares.
AUGUST 23, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Frank Morgan & Betty Evans defeated Jack Dillon & Peggy Allen > Marco Polo defeated Ivan Zukoff
AUGUST 23, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana defeated Bill Dromo > Len Rossi defeated Tito Kopa > Matt Jewell defeated Bulldog Clark > Tarzan Tyler defeated Tim Geohagen > World Tag Team Title Match: Kurt & Karl Von Brauner* defeated Joe Scarpa & Derrell Cochran > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL / No CO): Lou Thesz* defeated Dick the Bruiser / Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. The Von Brauners had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since August 2, 1963. Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in
AUGUST 23, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Gudiski and Chief Crazy Horse wrestled to a draw > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated George Harris > Dick Steinborn & Greg Peterson and Butcher Vachon & the Golden Terror wrestled to a draw
AUGUST 23, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pepe Gomez defeated Joe Turco > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Evelyn Stephens > Johnny Walker and Guillotine Gordon wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel & Mario Galento defeated Eduardo Perez & Butcher Vachon > Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Jack Crawford & Brute Bernard > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Professional defeated Tarzan Tyler* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & Brute Bernard.
AUGUST 23, 1969 (SATURDAY) –
AUGUST 23, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Kirby defeated Dennis Stamp > Midget Tag Team Match: Little Bobo & the Haiti Kid defeated Little Tokyo & Little Louie > Ron, Jimmy & Terry Garvin and Steve Keirn, Tom Jones & Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw > Don Muraco defeated Bill Watts by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Harley Race > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Dusty Rhodes & Prince Pullins > Georgia Heavyweight Title versus Mask Match (No DQ): Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Buddy Colt* to win title / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.
AUGUST 23, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Lancaster defeated Jan Nelson > Bill Howard and Les Thornton wrestled to a draw > Tony Charles defeated Wayne Cowan > Jimmy & Johnny Valiant defeated Jos LeDuc & Dean Ho > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 by disqualification
AUGUST 23, 1977 (TUESDAY) – FAYETTEVILLE, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Dillinger and Jerry Stubbs wrestled to a draw > Don Kernodle defeated the Avenger > Women’s Match: Joyce Grable defeated Lelani Kai > Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole Anderson by disqualification
AUGUST 23, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated Raul Mata > Steven Little Bear defeated Bill White > Tommy Rich defeated Randy Savage > Randy Savage defeated Roberto Soto > Tony Atlas defeated Pak Song > Gene Anderson & Dick Slater defeated Dino Bravo & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Randy Savage substituted for Jacques Goulet in the match with Tommy Rich. Steve Burns, a sports writer for the Macon Telegraph, was the special referee for the match between Randy Savage and Roberto Soto.
AUGUST 23, 1979 (THURSDAY) –
AUGUST 23, 1981 (SUNDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Ferrara versus Bruno Sammartino, Jr. > Kevin Von Erich versus David Sierra > Mike Sharpe versus George Wells > Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Professor Sonoda > Tommy Rich & Michael Hayes versus Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 23, 1982 (MONDAY) –
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