SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/07/2008

NEWS and NOTES

World Wrestling Entertainment’s Unforgiven PPV will be broadcast live from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH, tonight at 8:00 PM ET. Advertised: Shawn Michaels versus Chris Jericho in a “non-sanctioned” match; CM Punk defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title in a scramble including Rey Mysterio, JBL, Batista, and Kane; Triple H defends the WWE Heavyweight Title in a scramble including Jeff Hardy, Shelton Benjamin, Brian Kendrick, and MVP; Mark Henry defends the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title against Matt Hardy, Chavo Guerrero, Finlay & the Miz in a scramble match; and Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., defend the WWE World Tag Team Title against Cryme Tyme.

WWE results from the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena in Jamestown, NY, on September 6: Evan Bourne over Chavo Guerrero; Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix over Kofi Kingston & Kelly Kelly; Primo Colon over William Regal; Shelton Benjamin over Ron Killings; the Big Show over Carlito; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Cryme Tyme; Mark Henry over Matt Hardy; and Rey Mysterio, CM Punk & Triple H over MVP, Kane & the Great Khali.

Phil Shatter has officially signed his WWE contract and will be heading to join the roster of Florida Championship Wrestling. The announcement was made at last night’s NWA Anarchy show. We will have results and a full report from the Anarchy show at GWH later today and in tomorrow’s daily report here.

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY, tonight. Advertised: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Booker T; Petey Williams defends the TNA X-Division Title against Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, and Consequences Creed in a four-way; and Kurt Angle over Christian Cage. Also on the bill are Traci Brooks, Johnny Devine, Eric Young, Roxxi Laveaux, Awesome Kong, Beer Money, Inc., with Jacqueline, Rhino, and Abyss. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

TNA results from the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom in Manhattan, NY, on September 6: Jay Lethal over Sonjay Dutt; Awesome Kong over Traci Brooks and Roxxi Laveaux in a three-way; Eric Young over Johnny Devine; Abyss over Rhino; Petey Williams over Consequences Creed to retain the TNA X-Division Title; Beer Money, Inc., over Team 3D to retain the TNA World Tag Team Title; and Samoa Joe over Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, and Booker T to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title.

Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 88 results from Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, on September 6: Ryo Chonan over Roan Carneiro; Jason MacDonald over Jason Lambert; Tim Boetsch over Mike Patt; Kurt Pellegrino over Thiago Tavares; Dong Hyun Kim over Matt Brown; Nathan Marquardt over Martin Kampmann; Dan Henderson over Rousimar Palhares; Rich Franklin over Matt Hamill; and Rashad Evans over Chuck Liddell.

Steve Hummer of the Atlanta Journal Constitution has posted a recap of UFC 88. Click here for the story. He also wrote an article focusing more on the fan reaction to UFC coming to Atlanta. Click here for that piece.

Flatline Championship Wrestling, Old School Championship Wrestling, and Ring Warriors Elite present “Crossroads: A Benefit for Jon Malus” at Element Nightlife in Columbia, SC, tonight. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are $8. This event is all-ages. Brandon Paradise takes on Nick Kismet. Hexxon battles Big Game James. The Internationals square off against RWE tag champs Darkness and Ethan Case. Chris Mayne defends the FCW Rage title against Italian Ice. Hallowicked and Johnny Blaze take on Tank Lewis and Sgt. Solitude. Cali Casanova versus Malachi. Josh Magnum challenges “The American Nightmare” Sixx for the Universal title in a ladder match. Also in action will be: Matt Crosby, Rufio Rush, Big Hoss, Killian, Rick Jacobs, and many more, including an appearance by Jon Malus.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Molly Holly (31) and Bobby Sanford (27).

Today in Memoriam: Juan Chico Morales (1980), Eduardo Perez (61, 1989), the Great Antonio (77, 2003), J.W. Hawk (55, 2004), and Billy Darnell (81, 2007).

Former ECW and NWA Wildside star E.Z. Money wrestled on the Championship Wrestling show on September 6 in Kingsport, TN, defeating Matthias Grimm. Full results are as follows: Scotty Roberts beat Matt Stevens, Money over Grimm, KMF Inc. (Steve Fury & Chris Richards) defeated US Tag Team Champions, Moe Jenkins & Beau James to win the titles, Ricky Morton & Nick Hammonds & Tony Givens defeated Scotty Roberts & 420 Hit Squad, Wayne Adkins & CW Television Champion, Chase Owens fought to a draw when the referee counted both mens' shoulders down for a 3 count. Alyx Winters & Mr. Bolo defeated Robbie Cassidy & Cody Ices. After the match, Winters continued to beat on Cassidy while Bolo, Chase Owens and KMF Inc. held off anyone who tried to help. CW's next event is this Saturday, September 13 at the Eastview Rec Center in Greeneville, TN. CW returns home to the Civic Auditorum in Kingsport, TN, on Saturday, October 11. In the Main Event that night, National Heavyweight Champion, Alyx Winters will defend his title against Robbie Cassidy in a Steel Cage Match.

United States Wrestling Organization results from their September 5 show in Nashville, TN, at the Stadium Inn with attendance of 63: Travis Starr beat Bryan Casey, Tim Renesto (wit h Charming Charles ) beat Psycho Medic, White Tiger and Josh Crowe won a Battle Royal to challenge USWO Jr. Champion Cousin Jason X for the title, Josh Crowe beat Cousin Jason X and White Tiger to win the USWO Jr. Championship when Crowe pinned Tiger, LT Falk & Aiden Scott beat Blue Amigo & Shane Smalls when Falk pinned Amigo, USWO Tag Team Champions New York Gangster & Damien Payne beat Saint & Jeremy Travis when Payne pinned Saint, Big Bully Douglas won a second Battle Royal to join Gary Valiant in challenging USWO Champion Jeremiah Plunkett for the title, Gary Valiant (w/Miss Boogie) b Jeremiah Plunkett and Big Bully Douglas to win the USWO Championship when Valiant pinned Plunkett. Post-match Snake Jones (w/Charming Charles) ran out and attacked Valiant.

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 7, 1933 (THURSDAY) – 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: No documented results for this card have been found. This card had been cancelled on September 5, 1933, but rescheduled for this date.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Bill Collins versus Tarzan Jordan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MARIETTA STREET ARENA (Mr. Tuxworth – Promoter) > Women’s Match: Mildred Duncan versus K.O. Chick > John Dameron versus Leon Fuller > Bill Collins versus Dink Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing battle royal, but no details were provided following the card.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Red Terry – Promoter) > Pete Epting versus Johnnie Mooneyham > Dan George versus George Harben / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST VIEW ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Sam Rivers versus Dave Terrell > John Mauldin versus Dink Almand > George Harben versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1933 (THURSDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Fred Lassiter versus Tiger Sanderson > George Romanoff versus Bill Crussell / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also two boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Bob Anderson and Glenn Cowan wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Jack Ross defeated Bill Crussell (2-1) > Ted Radcliffe defeated Al Olsen (2-1)

SEPTEMBER 7, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Ambrose Cole versus Dink Almand > Ripper Reeves versus Oresti Vadalfi > Jim Zbyszko versus the Masked Marvel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Ted Taylor versus Chippewa Charlie > Tiger Long defeated Frank Remille > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Honey Boy Hackney defeated Tarzan Jordan* to win title / Notes: Ted Taylor and Chippewa Charlie were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Tarzan Jordan had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Jack Ross on June 15, 1936, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Angelo Cistoldi defeated Joe Marsh > Chris Zaharias defeated Tiny Ruff by disqualification > Dick Lever defeated Joe Corbett

SEPTEMBER 7, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Hader and Al Massey wrestled to a draw > Dan O’Connor and Barto Hill wrestled to a draw > Women’s Tag Team Match: Mae Young & Nell Stewart defeated June Byers & Elvira Snodgrass > World Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Herb Welch* defeated Bill Canny / Notes: Herb Welch had been the reigning World Junior Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Nashville, TN, office since he defeated the Red Masked Marvel on June 27, 1945, in Nashville, TN. Elmer Snodgrass managed Elvira Snodgrass.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1951 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gossett and Finis Hall wrestled to a draw > Jack Steele and Gorgeous Gilpin wrestled to a draw > Chief Little Wolf #2 defeated Ben Morgan > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Art Nelson* defeated Al Massey / Notes: Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on August 10, 1951, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wild Man Zimm defeated Jackie Fargo > Tarzan Hewitt defeated Johnny Harmon > Johnny Valentine defeated Ramon Cernados > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated the Swedish Angel / Notes: Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 16, 1953. Jack Dempsey was the special referee for the match between McIntyre and the Swedish Angel, and he knocked out the Angel during the third fall.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Weaver versus Bull Curry > Art Nelson defeated Rocky Columbo > Cyclone Anaya defeated Eddie Gossett > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie* to win title / Notes: Bobby Weaver and Bull Curry were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Red McIntyre on November 25, 1955, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Nicoli Volkoff at 10:00 > Hans Schmidt defeated George Drake > Johnny Weaver defeated Boris Volkoff / Notes: Penny Banner was the special referee for the match between Johnny Weaver and Boris Volkoff.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Guy Taylor defeated Gene Murphy > Miguel Torres defeated Johnny Walker > Mixed Tag Team Match: Matt Jewell & Tina Cole defeated Linda Horne & the Masked Marvel (2) > Pedro Godoy defeated Chief Crazy Horse > Dick the Bruiser defeated Mr. Moto

SEPTEMBER 7, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Bobby Whitlock > Frankie Cain, Silento Rodriguez & Chief Little Eagle defeated Dick Dunn, Charlie Carr & Bobby Whitlock > Don Fargo defeated Sputnik Monroe by disqualification

SEPTEMBER 7, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Boyer and Bad Boy Hines wrestled to a draw > Ken Fryer defeated Mario Galento > Dick Steinborn defeated Wildman Phillips > Freddie Blassie defeated Nick Kozak

SEPTEMBER 7, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Guillotine Gordon > The Professional defeated Billy Garrett > Mario Galento defeated Bozo Brown > Jim Starr and Alberto Torres wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral, and was the final live broadcast. It was announced that the NWA had suspended Dick Steinborn following the investigation into claims that he and the original Mr. Wrestling had conspired in order for Steinborn to wrestle the Professional on August 9, 1968, in an effort to force the Pro to unmask if he lost.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Mr. X > Roberto Soto defeated Billy Spears > Bill White defeated Jerry Oates > Bill Dromo & Dick Steinborn defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe > Boxing Match: Bob Armstrong defeated Buddy Colt by KO in fourth round > Battle Royal: Bill Dromo defeated Derrell Cochran, Flash Monroe, Rocket Monroe, Jerry Oates, Roberto Soto, Billy Spears, Dick Steinborn, Bill White, and Mr. X / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Ferrara versus Jerry Oates > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* versus Ava Seedorff > Jim Wilson & Bearcat Brown versus Billy Spears & Winston > Ricky Gibson & Bob Orton, Jr., versus the Super Infernos > Tom Jones versus Stan Vachon > Texas Death Tornado Tag Team Match: Bill Watts & Buddy Colt versus Tim Woods & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Texas Death Match: Bobby Duncum defeated Bob Armstrong / Notes: Aside from the match between Bobby Duncum and Bob Armstrong, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos. It was announced that Jack Brisco would defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Mr. Wrestling #2 on September 14, 1973. It was also announced that Vivian Vachon would be on the card on September 28, 1973.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Keirn defeated Sonny Rogers > Jerry Oates defeated Derrell Cochran > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Tom Jones & Roberto Soto > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Roger Kirby > Mike McCord defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1974 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – J.J. DANIELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Big Mac versus the Professional > Doug Somers versus Dennis Stamp > Bob Orton, Jr., versus King Pago Pago > Bill Dromo versus Gene Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* versus Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1976 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Steamboat defeated Tony Charles > Killer Brooks defeated Johnny Ringo > Jerry Oates defeated Jim Lancaster > Midget Match: Little Bobo defeated Little Tokyo > The Black Bombers defeated Wayne Cowan & Stan Stasiak > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Jos LeDuc defeated Dick Slater* by disqualification

SEPTEMBER 7, 1978 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson versus Stan Hansen & the French Angel > King Kong Mosca versus Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Howard defeated Genichiro Tenryu > Bob Armstrong & Ricky Fields defeated Doug Somers & Jonathan Boyd > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Killer Karl Kox* defeated Tony Atlas > Ernie Ladd versus Dusty Rhodes ruled a no contest > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Ferrara versus George Wells > Bruno Sammartino, Jr., versus Professor Sonoda > Bryan St. John versus Steve O > Mike Sharpe versus Kevin Von Erich > Texas Street Fight Match: Tommy Rich versus the Masked Superstar > Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka versus Michael Hayes & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

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