SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/05/2008

NEWS and NOTES

World Wrestling Entertainment will be at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, for a tri-branded show tonight. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

Tickets for the following WWE event on October 11 at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV, go on sale tomorrow.

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Capital One Bank Theater in Westbury, NY, tonight. Advertised: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Kurt Angle; Abyss & Rhino versus Team 3D in a tables match; and Christian Cage versus Booker T. Also advertised: Beer Money, Inc., Petey Williams, Roxxi Laveaux, Eric Young, Awesome Kong, Jay lethal, Consequences Creed, Sonjay Dutt, Traci Brooks, and Johnny Devine. Bell time is 8:00 PM.

A.J. Styles is scheduled to participate in this year’s Rock the Universe event in Orlando, FL, today and tomorrow. Also part of the event are former Korn guitarist Head, as well as Christian music artists, including Jars of Clay, Third Day, New Method, and many others.

An update on TNA’s No Surrender PPV, which will broadcast live from the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, on September 14 at 8:00 PM ET. Advertised: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Kurt Angle, Booker T, and Christian Cage in a four-way match; Petey Williams defends the TNA X-Division Title against Consequences Creed & Sheik Abdul Bashir in a three-way match; Taylor Wilde defends the TNA Women’s Title against Angelina Love; Jay Lethal versus Sonjay Dutt in a ladder of love match; and the Rock ‘n Rave Infection (Christy Hemme, Lance Rock & Jimmy Rave) versus the Prince Justice Brotherhood (Eric Young, Shark Boy & Curry Man).

Ring of Honor will be at the Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, TN, on December 6.

Prime Time Pro Wrestling returns to the Event Center in Columbus tonight for "Collision Course," their first DVD taping. Advertised matches include Thomas Britain & Simon Sermon vs. Josh Stone & Jake Slater, Chris Stevens vs. Deathrow with the winner advancing to a the main event, Bulldog Raines vs. Vordell Walker in a dog collar match, Rob Adonis vs. Frankie Valentine in a return challenge match, Southside Trash vs. the original Rock 'n Roll Express, Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson for the PTPW tag team titles, Champion Colt Derringer vs. Elix Skipper vs. the winner of Chris Stevens/Deathrow in a 3-way elimination match for the PTPW Heavyweight Title.

Alternative Pro Wrestling returns to action tonight at the Royston, GA, Gym with an advertised Mega Rumble to determine the number one contender for the Anarchy Heavyweight Title held by Shadow Jackson, The Royston Brawler & Aaron Lee vs. Seth Delay & Chris King and Brandon Parker & Dustin Michaels & vs. Friday Night Franchise (Ryan Michaels & Matt Sells) & Kareem Abdul Jamar. Bell time is 8:15.

Tonight, a free wrestling event will be at Dellinger Park in Carterville, GA. This event will be part of the Bartow County Relay for Life. Advertised: Scott Prater vs. Nightmare. Chris Emerson vs. Seth Cruise. Terry Lawler & Air Paris vs. John Arden & Mark Pain. Chris Lightning vs. Lamar Phillips vs. Chris Ganz. There will also be a battle royal. Please bring a blanket or a lawn chair. For more information call (678) 767-3822. Bell time is 7:45.

Champions With Attitudes will be at the Jamil Temple in Columbia, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for ringside, $15 for floor, and $10 for bleachers. Children 3 and under get in free of charge.

High Velocity Wrestling will be at the Old Army Recreation Center in Waynesville, NC, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Tickets are $8. $5 for Children 8 and under.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Jerry Oates (61) and Derrick Neikirk (34).

Today in Memoriam: Dick Lane (82, 1982), Scott Irwin (35, 1987), and Apostolos Souglakos (56, 2006).

Rick Renslow, who wrestled on the undercards for the AWA in the 1980s, died from cancer on Thursday at 53.

Great Championship Wrestling results from September 4, for the Fred Ward Memorial in Phenix City, AL: John Bogie & Kareem Abdul Jamar beat Merchants of Death (Orion Bishop & Murder One with Wicked Nemesis in a Hardcore Match to win the GCW Tag Team Championship (13:12). Scotty Beach defeated Mike Stratus (with Princeton Gainey III) in 10:17 to win five minutes with Gainey. Princeton Gainey III pinned Scotty Beach in 47 seconds. Sonny Siaki beat Tilo in 29 seconds. J-Rod beat Shaun Banks to retain the GCW Interstate Title in a First Blood Match in 11:56. Cru Jones beat Bull Buchanan in a Bullrope Match to retain the GCW Heavyweight Title in 18:50. Micah Taylor & Diane Hewes beat Johnny Swinger & Quentin Michaels in an All or Nothing Match via twin submissions (16 minutes). Click here for a full report.

The next Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling show will be on September 13 at the Bremen Rec Center & Sports Complex in Bremen, GA. Advertised: SECW Title Match, Bull Buchanan vs. Colt Derringer. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong & "Golden Boy" Chic Donavan vs. "Dixie Dynamite" Billy Knight & JT Talent. Frankie Valentine vs. Kyle Matthews. Bulldog Raines vs. The Nightmare. Josh Stone vs. Josh Storm. Brian Alexander vs. Ken Timbs, Jr. Tickets are $8 and kids 6 & under get in for free. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:30. For more information or to purchase advance tickets call (678)651-0144.

Rampage Pro Wrestling has it's second TV taping on September 14 at Johnny G's in Warren Robins, GA. Advertised: The main event, "Cobra" Jason Cross & "The Black Superman" AJ Steele w/Dr Johnny Gayton vs. Hot Like Lava. J-Rod vs. Colt Derringer. Ron Stalker vs. Kodiak w/Mr. Ace Diamond. Ace Rockwell vs. "The Big Deal" Sal Rinauro. Rob Adonis vs. Frankie Valentine w/Mr. Ace Diamond. Tickets are $5 and front row seating is first come, first serve. Bell time is 4pm. Email [email protected] for more information.

AWA World-1 South returns to Ellaville, GA, at Buck's Place on Highway 19 South, 997 South Broad Street, an hour southeast of Columbus, GA, on September 20. For ticket information, call 229.942.0902. Advertised: Southern Heavyweight Championship: Jake Slater (c) vs. J-Rod, Peggy Lee Leather vs. Fantasy vs. Stephanie Starr, Southside Trash's Raunchy vs. Pain, Cru Jones & Big Bank Barfield vs. Chick Donovan & Micah Taylor, Los Pierka, Jr. vs. Preston Paradise.

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

SEPTEMBER 5, 1932 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim McMillen defeated Blue Sun Jennings (2-1) > Jack Zarnas defeated George Henkins (2-0)

SEPTEMBER 5, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Speer defeated Tom Marvin (2-0) > Paul Jones defeated Joe Cox (2-1)

SEPTEMBER 5, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Sam Rivers versus Smitty Anderson > Charlie Harben versus Dink Almand > George Harben versus Son Almand / Notes: This card was cancelled because of rain. It was rescheduled for September 7, 1933.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AMERICAN LEGION (Max Stewart – Promoter) > Ed Malone defeated Jim Hesslyn by disqualification > Jack Doyle defeated Fred Lassiter > Jake Fulcher defeated Young Perkins

SEPTEMBER 5, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ellis Bashara and Pat Reilly wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Charlie Strack defeated Jargot Singh at 35:00 > Karl Davis defeated Chief Chewacki (2-1)

SEPTEMBER 5, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > John Mauldin versus Emilio Firpo > Honey Boy Hackney versus Young Londos > Paul Burns versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Red Carlton was credited as being a referee for this card.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1935 (THURSDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bill Faulkner versus Tiny Ruff > Frank Remille versus Bull Schmidt / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Hold J. Gewinner was credited as being a referee for this card.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Heinie Olson defeated Babe Zaharias by disqualification > Angelo Cistoldi defeated Cowboy Luttrall > Henry Piers defeated Harry Kent

SEPTEMBER 5, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Olaf Erickson defeated Bill Steddum > Joe Corbett defeated Eric Holmback > Johnny Long defeated Al Galento > Don McIntyre & Nick Carter defeated Don Lee & Tom Mahoney

SEPTEMBER 5, 1950 (TUESDAY) – GAINESVILLE, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Bob Shipp defeated Honey Boy Hannigan > Jack Bloomfield defeated Joe Harben / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1950 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Al Massey defeated Danny Dusek > Pat O'Hara defeated Karl Kowalski > Bill Steddum and Red Dugan wrestled to a draw

SEPTEMBER 5, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Clancy defeated Ike Eakins > The Super Zebra Kid defeated Al Massey > Don McIntyre & Mike Paidousis defeated the Black Monsters > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan White defeated Art Nelson* to win title / Notes: Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Angelo Martinelli on July 11, 1952, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tokyo Joe defeated Cowboy Carlson > Danny O’Shocker defeated El Toro by disqualification

SEPTEMBER 5, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan White defeated Bronko Lubich by disqualification > Bill Willis defeated Angelo Poffo by disqualification > Don & Jackie Fargo defeated Frank Townsend & Jack Pesek > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Ray Gunkel* to win title / Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on August 22, 1958, in Atlanta. It was billed that during the match between Blassie and Gunkel an ambulance would be ready at the door. Although Blassie reportedly injured Gunkel during the bout, it is unknown if the ambulance was needed, and to what extent were the injuries to Gunkel. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff versus George Drake & Don McClarty > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Country Plowboy defeated Jack Dillon > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Gypsy Joe > Texas Death Tag Team Match: Guy Mitchell & the Country Plowboy defeated Ivan Zukoff & Gypsy Joe

SEPTEMBER 5, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Miguel Torres defeated Guy Taylor > Women’s Match: Tina Cole defeated Linda Horne > Chief Little Eagle & Chief Crazy Horse defeated Gene Murphy & Pedro Godoy > Johnny Walker defeated Mr. Moto

SEPTEMBER 5, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Dunn & Charlie Carr versus Pepe Gomez & Antonio Posa > Red Dugan versus Sputnik Monroe > Don Fargo versus Krusher Karlson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez and Bad Boy Hines wrestled to a draw > Women’s Tag Team Match: Joyce Grable & Donna Christianello defeated Bette Boucher & Toni Rose > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon* to win title / Notes: It was reported that 2,716 were in attendance for this card. Stan & Butcher Vachon had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres on August 28, 1967, in Augusta.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Billy Spears > Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated Tony Romano & Vincent Lopez > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Super Assailants > Paul DeMarco defeated Mario Galento > Joe Scarpa & Tex McKenzie defeated the Assassins by disqualification / Notes: Mario Galento managed the Super Assailants. Tex McKenzie substituted for the Professional to team with Joe Scarpa in the match with the Assassins.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Ron & Robert Fuller > Ray Gunkel defeated Tim Tyler > Bobby Shane versus Buddy Colt ruled a no contest / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wayne Cowan and Jesse James wrestled to a draw > Juan Caruso defeated Nick Russo > Derrell Cochran defeated Ox Baker > Dick Steinborn & Bearcat Brown defeated the Assassins > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Roberto Soto* defeated Nick Bockwinkel > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Rocket Monroe & Skandor Akbar defeated Bob Armstrong & Argentina Apollo* to win title > Battle Royal: Bob Armstrong defeated Akbar, Argentina Apollo, Assassin #1, Assassin #2, Ox Baker, Nick Bockwinkel, Bearcat Brown, Juan Caruso, Derrell Cochran, Wayne Cowan, Jesse James, Rocket Monroe, Nick Russo, Roberto Soto, and Dick Steinborn / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Roberto Soto had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Colt on May 5, 1972, in Atlanta. Bob Armstrong & Argentina Apollo had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Assassins on August 22, 1972, in Macon.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1973 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Stan Vachon > Tom Jones versus Super Inferno #2 > Jerry Oates & Bob Orton, Jr., versus Billy Spears & Winston > Bill Watts & Bobby Duncum versus Jim Wilson & Ricky Gibson > Columbus Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Mr. Wrestling #2* versus Super Inferno #1 > Southeastern Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt versus Bob Armstrong / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. The match between Buddy Colt and Bob Armstrong was a rematch from August 22, 1973, whereas Fred Ward held up the Southeastern Heavyweight Title when champion Colt and Armstrong wrestled to a no contest. It was announced that Little Bruiser and Billy the Kid would be wrestling in Columbus on September 12, 1973.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Les Thornton and Rick Martel wrestled to a draw > Tony Garea & Dean Ho defeated Ron Garvin & Mr. Fuji > Jerry Brisco defeated Nikolai Volkoff by disqualification > Bob Backlund defeated Toru Tanaka > US Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* versus Dusty Rhodes & Bobby Duncum ruled a no contest / Notes: Rick Martel replaced Bob Backlund in the match with Les Thornton, as Backlund substituted for Mike McCord in the match with Toru Tanaka, which was supposed to be a defense of the Georgia Heavyweight Title by Tanaka. Gary Hart managed Nikolai Volkoff, Mr. Fuji, Toru Tanaka, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Avenger defeated Raul Mata > Steven Little Bear defeated Don Kernodle > Tommy Rich & Dino Bravo defeated Gene Anderson & Nelson Royal by disqualification > Brass Knuckles Match: Tony Atlas defeated Ole Anderson / Notes: Prior to the match between Tony Atlas and Ole Anderson, Atlas won a bet from Anderson when he bench-pressed 500 pounds.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick McGraw and Mr. Saito wrestled to a draw > Hartford Love defeated Dennis Hall > Rick Martel defeated Mr. X > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated King Kong Mosca > Stan Hansen & Ivan Koloff versus Dick Slater & Mr. Wrestling #2 ruled a no contest

SEPTEMBER 5, 1980 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve O defeated Charlie Fulton > Mr. Saito defeated Jerry Oates > National Television Title Match: Terry Taylor* and Dennis Condrey wrestled to a draw > Georgia Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Kevin Sullivan* defeated Stan Lane > Lars Anderson & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Assassins > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Steve Keirn* defeated Terry Funk > Loser Leaves Cage Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar
> Loser of Fall Leaves Match: Bill Watts & Uvaldi Slim defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: It was reported that 12,000 were in attendance for this card. In the match between Bill Watts & Uvaldi Slim defeated Ole & Gene Anderson, the latter was the loser of the fall, having to leave per the stipulation.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted Oates defeated David Sierra > George Wells defeated Mike Sharpe > Ted Oates and Professor Sonoda wrestled to a draw > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Tommy Rich & Michael Hayes defeated Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka / Notes: Ted Oates substituted for Jerry Oates in the match with David Sierra.

The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.

– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com