SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 12/13-14/2008
NEWS and NOTES
Due to a family trip, I am posting todayâs report early, and going ahead and adding tomorrowâs basics. I may end up getting back in time tomorrow to post a follow-up for tomorrow, but wanted to make certain I got the nostalgia and tomorrowâs events up in the event I return later than expected.
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World Wrestling Entertainment will be in Hamilton, ON, at the Copps Coliseum tonight for a tri-branded show. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
WWE will be broadcasting the Armageddon PPV from the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY, tomorrow night. Advertised: John Cena defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Chris Jericho; and Edge defends the WWE Heavyweight Title against Jeff Hardy and Triple H in a three-way match; Randy Orton versus Batista; Rey Mysterio, Jr., versus CM Punk in the final round of the contenders tournament for the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Mark Henry versus Finlay in a Belfast Brawl; Matt Hardy versus Vladimir Kozlov; and in a âSantaâs Helpersâ match, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Maria & Kelly Kelly versus Jillian Hall, Natalya, Victoria & Maryse. The live broadcast begins at 8:00 PM.
Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale Monday: February 18, in Tijuana, MX, at Plazas De Toros Las Playas; and February 20, in Guadalajara, MX, at Arena VFG.
The World Wrestling Council will be hosting Abdullah the Butcherâs retirement event tonight in Bayamon, PR, at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum. Advertised: Abdullah the Butcher versus Balls Mahoney, with Alejandro Estrada; Thunder & Lightning versus Team 3D for the WWC Tag Team Title; a hardcore three-way match featuring Steve Corino, Elijah Burke, and Sabu; Ray Gonzalez versus El Bronco; Charles Evans versus Shane the Glamour Boy; a four-way tag team match featuring Rico Suave & Huracan Castillo, Los Aereos, Los Adorables, and the Texas Outlaws; Tommy Diablo, with Avriela, versus BJ; and Angel versus El Profe.
Wrestle Birmingham presents âJingle Brawlâ at the Community Center in Graysville, AL, tonight. Advertised: In a jingle bell match, Buff Bagwell vs. Sonny Siaki. In a match for the WB heavyweight championship, “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey vs. “Primetime” Elix Skipper. In a mixed man & midget match, Joe Morgan & Lechador vs. Lil’ Kennedy & Little Poppa Pump. For the junior heavyweight championship, El Mexicano defends vs. Mike Jackson. Dog River Boys vs. the Heartbreak Express. Bell time is at 7:30. For more information call (205) 870-8690.
The Alabama Wrestling Federation presents “Christmas Extravaganza” tonight at the George County Fairgrounds in Lucedale, MS. Matches advertised: For the AWF championship, Jon Heidenreich defends vs. “Road Dogg” Jesse James. Also scheduled to appear are Doink the Clown, “Bullet” Bob Armstrong, Steven Armstrong, and Scooby Doo. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00. Tickets are $10, and kids 6 and under get in for free. For more information call (251) 209-9633.
The Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance will be at the Centennial Center in Milledgeville, GA, tonight. Advertised: Velvet Jones versus Simon Sermon; Iceberg versus the Lunatic; Lance Christian & Derrick Andrew Reynolds versus K.I. Elite; Frankie Valentine versus Tommy Too Much; Johnny Camo & the Cowboy versus the Axis of Evil. Admission is $2 with an unwrapped toy. Bell time is 7:00 PM.
Dirty South Pro Wrestling will be having their two-year anniversary tonight at the National Guard Armory in Brewton, AL. Matches advertised: In a TLC match, “Minister” Zachery Johnson & Deacon Stone vs. “Hott Stuff” Healthy P & Romeo. Tiny Tiswell vs. Short Bandit. Also advertised: “the Wild Samoan” Sika, Gothic Warrior w/Mystress, Kage, DDG w/Phoenix, Bam Bam, Rebel, and Brother Payne. Tickets are $5 and kids under 5 get in for free. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 7:30.
Total Championship Wrestling presents “the Christmas Bash” at the National Guard Armory in Douglasville, GA, tonight. Advertised: In ladies action, Rock C & Crystal Fire vs. Blair & Destiny Raines. For the TCW tag championship, Payne & Murder One defends vs. Ken Timbs, Jr., & “Bad Boy” Keith Williams. “The Redneck Hero” Jess Wade vs. Scott Prater. Dany Only vs. “the Kick” Ric King. In a leather strap lumberjack match for the TCW championship, “Awesome” T.C. defends vs. “Pretty Boy” Floyd. There will also be a battle royal. Fans are asked to bring in an unwrapped toy for Toys-for-Tots. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids 6-11, and free for kids under 6. For more information call (404) 213-4632, (770) 871-0988, or (706) 537-5572.
United States Championship Wrestling presents a Toys-for-Tots drive tonight at the Baker County Fairgrounds in MacClenny, FL. Advertised: US heavyweight championship match, Super Destroyer defends vs. “Heart Throb” Scott Davis. In a women’s tag match, the Experience w/Gorgeous Gary vs. the Unforgettable. Cruiserweight championship match, “the Oriental Sensation” Nooie Lee defends vs. Nick Fame. Tickets are $5 or a new toy. Kids 12 and under get in for free. Doors open at 6:45 and bell time is at 7:30.
Savannah Valley Wrestling presents “Santa’s Slay” at the Graybell Auction in Danielsville, GA, tonight. Matches advertised: In a Valley Massacre Match, Team Adam Bell vs. Team Shane Bell. In a match for the AWA Lightweight championship, Krazy K defends vs. Ballenger. In a hardcore match, Jackill vs. Bam Bam Bradshaw. In a match for the SVW tag team championships, Old School defends vs. Hotstuff AM & a mystery partner. Bell time is at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults, and kids under 13 get in for free.
Southern Pro Wrestling presents “Holiday Mayhem 3” tonight at the Walton County Fairgrounds in DeFuniak Springs, FL. Advertised: Southern Express, Miss Fire, Tiger Lee, and the Medic. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 7:00. Tickets are $6, and kids 12 and under get in for free. Prizes will be given away.
New Heights Wrestling will be having its one-year anniversary event at the Old National Guard Armory in Florala, AL, tonight. Advertised: For the heavyweight championship, Mr. Fantasy defends vs. “Pretty Boy” Donnie B. In a tables, ladders, and chairs match for the cruiserweight championship, Milo defends vs. Chris Tighe. Tickets are $7, and if you bring in a canned-food item, $1 will be taken off of admission. Bell time is at 7:30.
Adrenaline Rush Wrestling will be at the Old Blythe Elementary School in Cleveland, TN, tonight.
American Pro Wrestling will be at the American Coliseum in Spartanburg, SC, tonight.
Champions With Attitudes will be at the Community Center in Blackville, SC, tonight.
High Velocity Wrestling will be at the HVW Arena in Hendersonville, NC, tonight.
IWF Pro Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Cookeville, TN, tonight.
Mid-Atlantic Pro Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Beulaville, NC, tonight.
National Championship Wrestling will be at the NCW Arena in Greenville, SC, tonight.
NWA Main Event will be at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Sports Arena in Nashville, TN, tonight.
Outlaw Championship Wrestling will be at the Cell in Moulton, AL, tonight.
Power Pro Wrestling will be at the Moore County Fairgrounds in Carthage, NC, tonight.
Ring Wars Carolina will be at the East Hoke Middle School in Raeford, NC, tonight.
Shockwave Wrestling Entertainment will be at the New River Harley-Davidson Building in Jacksonville, NC, tonight.
The Southern Wrestling Association will be at the National Guard Armory in Forest City, NC, tonight.
The Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation will be at the Showplex Arena in Trenton, TN, tonight.
World Class Extreme Wrestling will be at the Harvest Ministries Outreach Center in Wadesboro, NC, tonight.
Xtreme World Wrestling will be at the Albemarle Recreation Center in Charlotte, NC, tonight.
Rampage Pro Wrestling will be at Johnny Gâs in Warner Robins, GA, tomorrow afternoon. Bell time is 4:00 PM.
GWH wishes a happy birthday today to Boris Zhukov (1959), Antonio Thomas (1977), and Brad Rheingans. Tomorrowâs birthdays are as follows: Roger Kirby (1939), Izzy Slapowitz (1948), and Johnny Jeter (1981).
Today in Memoriam: Larry Cameron (41, 1993) and Lou Eisenhart (64, 1995). Tomorrow in Memoriam: Thor Hagen (57, 1982).
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Click here for Larry Goodmanâs review of the November 29 broadcast of NWA Main Event.
Click here for a full report from Alan Wojcik for the Pro Wrestling Riot event on December 12 in Port Richey, FL.
Umaga was backstage at the NWA Prime Time show in Columbus, GA, on December 12. His nephews, Jonathan and Joshua Fatu (Rikishi’s twin sons) were on the card as Samoan Soldiers. Attendance was over 150. Results were as follows: Sal Rinauro introduced Genni Wright as his new main squeeze. Chip Day pinned Josh Stone with a roll up. After the match, Colt Derringer congratulated Stone on his attitude adjustment and offered to help him out. Jimmy Rave pinned Bulldog Raines after Derringer clocked Raines with Rave’s Guitar Hero guitar. Deathrow beat Colt Derringer to retain the PTPW Heavyweight Title. Raines interfered to cost Derringer the match. Iceberg beat Micah Taylor in an extra unadvertised match after Wright gave Taylor a low blow. Ace Rockwell & Frankie Valentine retained the PTPW tag titles over Shaun Tempers & Sal Rinauro (with Genni Wright & Sir Charles Donovan). Samoan Soldiers beat Killer Instinct (Mike Stratus & Jake Slater) clean. Samoan Soldiers were said to be way over with the crowd. David Young & Chris Stevens & Bull Buchanan beat Sonny Siaki & Johnny Swinger & Zero Tolerance when Siaki was pinned for the second week in a row via Young’s spinebuster. A wild post-match saw Stevens handcuffed to the ropes while Siaki, Swinger and Tolerance gave Young and Buchanan a royal beat down. Samoan Soldiers made the save, then turned on Bad Company and a second massive beat down ensued. Big time heat for this. Promoter Billy Roper got involved and ended up with busted lip, but was still able to do the “split the pot” raffle after the show.
United States Wrestling Organization results from the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, for December 12, with a reported attendance of 80: Jason Xavier beat Convict. Jeremiah Plunkett beat Travis Starr by submission. Saint & Tim Renesto beat Psycho Medic & Jason Xavier when Saint pinned Xavier. Damien Payne beat Petey Wright. Shane Eden & Steven Green beat Damien Payne & Josh Crowe when Eden pinned Crowe. Mitch Ryder beat L.T. Falk. USWO Champion Michael Jablonski beat Nazi Terror by DQ when Ryder ran in and attacked Jablonski.
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.
DECEMBER 13 NOSTALGIA
DECEMBER 13, 1932 (TUESDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Jones versus Johnny Plummer > Herman Hickman defeated Abe Kashey (2-0) / Notes: Paul Jones was scheduled to wrestle Johnny Plummer, but Plummer was injured in an automobile accident en route from Memphis, TN.
DECEMBER 13, 1933 (WEDNESDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Caddock defeated Tony Catalino by disqualification > Frank Speer defeated Jack Russell at 46:00 > Blue Sun Jennings defeated Tom Marvin at 37:00
DECEMBER 13, 1934 (THURSDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis â” Promoter) > Pat OâBrien versus Smitty Anderson > Bill Collins versus Chippewa Charlie > Charlie Norman versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 13, 1935 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” PIEDMONT-ELLIS ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby â” Promoters) > Mike Zellers versus Happy Yarn > Joe Wolfe versus John Mauldin > Tarzan Jordan versus Young Londos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 13, 1937 (MONDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” SPRING STREET ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby â” Promoters) > Jim Demos versus Sammy Miller > Mike Cassidy versus Jack Bloomfield > Raoul Lopez versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 13, 1939 (WEDNESDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” REYNOLDS STREET ARENA (Dobie Osborne â” Promoter) > Nick Elitch and Marvin Jones wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > John Grandovich defeated Ray Eckert (2-0)
DECEMBER 13, 1946 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre defeated George Thomas > Wally Greb and Bibber McCoy wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Lozano Martinez by disqualification > Carlos Rodriguez defeated Roy Welch > Jim Coffield defeated Al Massey
DECEMBER 13, 1948 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Dick Lever â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom George defeated Charlie Harben > Jack Dillon & Mile High Ross defeated Bob Crutchfield & Bill Collins
DECEMBER 13, 1954 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy OâToole versus El Toro > Johnny Harmon versus Tokyo Joe > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart > Tommy OâToole & Johnny Harmon versus Tokyo Joe & El Toro / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 13, 1954 (MONDAY) â” VALDOSTA, GA â” VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Jack Steele & Catherine Simpson versus Harry Smith & Jo Mullineaux / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 13, 1957 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Galento and Billy Red Lyons wrestled to a draw > Gorgeous George defeated Marco Polo > The Mighty Yankee defeated Nick Roberts > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie & Stan Lisowski* defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre by disqualification / Notes: Reggie & Stan Lisowski had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Chicago, IL, office since they defeated Nicoli & Boris Volkoff on June 29, 1957, in Chicago.
DECEMBER 13, 1960 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danny Miller versus Roy Nelson > Negro Menâs Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Willie Love* defeated Joe Harrison > Freddie Blassie and Mitsu Arakawa wrestled to a draw / Notes: Danny Miller and Roy Nelson were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Reginald Gable managed Nelson. Willie Love had been billed as the Negro Menâs Southern Heavyweight Champion since October 2, 1959.
DECEMBER 13, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) â” COLUMBUS, GA â” COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sky Hi Krueger defeated Doug Adkins at 12:00 > Jerry Kozak defeated Assassin #2 by disqualification at 32:00 > Nick & Jerry Kozak defeated the Assassins by disqualification
DECEMBER 13, 1963 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Gene Anderson > Tom Drake defeated the Outlaw > Joe Scarpa versus Tim Geohagen > World Tag Team Title Match: Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle* defeated Taro Myaki & Corsica Joe > Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel defeated the Mighty Hercules by TKO in fourth round / Notes: Joe Scarpa and Tim Geohagen were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Archie Moore was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel and the Mighty Hercules. Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler on October 11, 1963, in Atlanta.
DECEMBER 13, 1966 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Red Roberts > Womenâs Match: Barbara Galento defeated Jessica Rogers > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle defeated Red Roberts & the Red Raider > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Hart defeated Louie Tillet* by disqualification / Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on September 7, 1966, in Columbus.
DECEMBER 13, 1968 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Joe Turco > Midget Match: Lord Littlebrook defeated Little Bruiser > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Seiji Sakaguchi & Oki Shikina > Dale Lewis defeated the Outlaw > The Assassins defeated Stan Vachon & Louie Tillet > Johnny Valentine and Lou Thesz wrestled to a draw / Notes: Louie Tillet substituted for Butcher Vachon to team with Stan Vachon in the match with the Assassins.
DECEMBER 13, 1969 (SATURDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated the Spoiler > Joe Scarpa & Doug Gilbert defeated the Assassins > Roberto Soto defeated Salvadore Dominguez / Notes: This was taped for the âAtlanta TV Wrestlingâ television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer OâDell managed Paul DeMarco.
DECEMBER 13, 1974 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jimmy Golden and Bob Orton, Jr., wrestled to a draw > Ricky Gibson defeated Dennis Stamp > Bill Dromo defeated Bob Sweetan > The Mighty Yankees defeated Ken Patera & Steve Keirn > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Rocky Johnson & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Roger Kirby & Buddy Colt* by disqualification / Notes: Bearcat Wright managed Roger Kirby and Buddy Colt. J.C. Dykes managed the Mighty Yankees. The program we have for this card states that Freddy Miller has replaced Jim Bell as the Ring Announcer in Atlanta. It also has a plug for âChampionship Wrestling from Floridaâ, which was shown immediately following âGeorgia Championship Wrestlingâ at 7:00 PM on Channel 17.
DECEMBER 13, 1976 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dean Ho defeated El Gaucho > Raymond Rougeau defeated Two-Ton Harris > The Mongolian Stomper defeated Tony Parisi > Thunderbolt Patterson, Mr. Wrestling #2 & the Mighty Igor defeated Dick Slater, Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: J.J. Dillon managed the Mongolian Stomper.
DECEMBER 13, 1977 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood defeated Jerry Stubbs > Jerry Oates & Rufus R. Jones defeated Jim Dalton & Randy Savage > Georgia Television Title Match: Bob Armstrong* defeated Pak Song > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Jacques Goulet* defeated Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas > Texas Street Fight: Dick Slater defeated Stan Hansen
DECEMBER 13, 1978 (WEDNESDAY) â” COLUMBUS, GA â” COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bryan St. John versus Rufus R. Jones > Rick Martel & Tommy Rich versus Kurt Von Hess & the Challenger > Stan Hansen & King Kong Mosca versus Bugsy McGraw & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* versus Ole Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Masked Superstar* versus Jack Brisco / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 13, 1981 (SUNDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buzz Sawyer defeated Ray Candy > Terry Gordy defeated El Gran Apollo > Leroy Brown & Big Red defeated the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer > Austin Idol defeated Michael Hayes > National Tag Team Title Match: Bob & Brad Armstrong* defeated Kevin Sullivan & Wayne Farris > Dusty Rhodes defeated the Great Kabuki > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair* defeated Tommy Rich / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Great Kabuki.
DECEMBER 13, 1982 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ole Anderson defeated Dale Veasey > The Iron Sheik defeated Johnny Rich > The Moondogs defeated Brad Armstrong & Tito Santana > Russian Chain Match: Ivan Koloff defeated Paul Orndorff > Butch Reed defeated Ric Flair / Notes: Sonny King managed the Iron Sheik. J.J. Dillon managed the Moondogs.
DECEMBER 14 NOSTALGIA
DECEMBER 14, 1917 (FRIDAY) â” SAVANNAH, GA â” LIBERTY THEATRE (Max Bauman â” Promoter) > Constant LeMarin defeated Santello at 64:30 (2-0)
DECEMBER 14, 1921 (WEDNESDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” BUSINESS MENâS ATHLETIC CLUB (Walk Miller â” Promoter) > Ivan Mikaloff defeated John Thomas (2-0) at 22:00 and 7:00 > Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Joe Wendell (2-0) at 37:00 and 20:00
DECEMBER 14, 1933 (THURSDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” EAST ATLANTA ARENA (Promoter â” Unknown) > Sammy Miller versus Eddie Wagner > Harry Nixon versus John Mauldin > George Harben versus Dan George / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 14, 1933 (THURSDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis â” Promoter) > Jack Atkinson versus Red Powell > Elmo Glenn versus Young Americus > George Romanoff versus Bulldog Mallory / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 14, 1934 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby â” Promoters) > Stan West defeated Jack Russell > Ted Radcliffe defeated Tarzan Jordan (2-1) > Jack Ross defeated Tiger Moore at 39:00 (2-0) / Notes: Tiger Moore substituted for Jim Hesslyn in the match with Jack Ross.
DECEMBER 14, 1936 (MONDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” SPRING STREET ARENA (Frank Bettis â” Promoter) > John Dameron versus Farmer Mack > Glenn Cowan versus Doc Poole > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: John Mauldin* and Petro Rossi wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: Aside from the match between John Mauldin and Petro Rossi, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Mauldin had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Honey Boy Hackney on September 11, 1936, in Atlanta.
DECEMBER 14, 1945 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rudy Strongberg defeated Leo Numa > George Koverly defeated Marvin Jones > Tarzan White & Barto Hill defeated Vic Emanuel & Ben Bennicasa by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Abe Yourist / Notes: Bill Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Managoff in St. Louis, MO, on February 19, 1943. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.
DECEMBER 14, 1951 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Babe Zaharias defeated Eddie Gossett > Tom Mahoney defeated Sheik Ben Ali > Art Nelson defeated Juan Hernandez > Mr. Moto defeated Al Massey / Notes: Fuji managed Mr. Moto.
DECEMBER 14, 1953 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis versus Karl Kowalski > Donn Lewin versus Mike Clancy > Womenâs Match: Terry Majors versus Carole Carota > Jack Dillon versus Don McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 14, 1956 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jackie Nichols defeated Red Dugan > Red McIntyre defeated Fred Atkins > Ike Eakins and Chief Big Heart wrestled to a draw > Southern Heavyweight Title Match (No TL / No DQ): Jerry Graham defeated Bobby Weaver* to win title / Notes: Bobby Weaver had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on November 23, 1956, in Atlanta.
DECEMBER 14, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) â” COLUMBUS, GA â” COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Gypsy Joe by disqualification > Negro Menâs Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Willie Love* defeated Joe Harrison > Tiny Evans & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie Blassie & Mitsu Arakawa / Notes: Willie Love had been billed as the Negro Menâs Southern Heavyweight Champion since October 2, 1959.
DECEMBER 14, 1962 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon and Buddy Bison wrestled to a draw > Chief Little Eagle defeated the Russian Crusher > Mike Paidousis defeated Bulldog Lawley > Freddie Blassie & Dick the Bruiser defeated Ray Gunkel & Lenny Montana
DECEMBER 14, 1964 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Mario Galento by disqualification > Freddie Blassie defeated Tony Baillargeon > Sputnik Monroe & Rocky Smith defeated the Mysterious Medics by disqualification
DECEMBER 14, 1965 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis defeated Dutch Savage by disqualification > Dale Lewis defeated Bob Boyer > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated Don Carson & Johnny King
DECEMBER 14, 1968 (SATURDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Bill Dromo & Mike Burns > Buddy Fuller defeated Stan Vachon > The Professional defeated Joe Turco > Dale Lewis defeated Bob Boyer / Notes: This was taped for the âAtlanta TV Wrestlingâ television program hosted by Ed Capral.
DECEMBER 14, 1971 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Jerry Oates > Dick Steinborn and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Klondike Bill defeated Mr. X at 9:20 > Roberto Soto versus Flash Monroe ruled a no contest > Southeastern Tag Team Title Lumberjack Match (DQ Rule Waived): Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated the Assassins* to win title / Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southeastern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bob Armstrong & El Mongol on November 17, 1971, in Columbus.
DECEMBER 14, 1973 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Cash defeated Luke Graham > Gorgeous George, Jr., defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Luke Graham versus Bearcat Brown > Ron Fuller defeated Hiro Matsuda > Roberto Soto & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bobby Shane & Sardo the Great > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller* defeated the Samoans > Tim Woods defeated Pat OâConnor > North American Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Bill Watts* by disqualification / Notes: Luke Graham substituted for Don Greene in the match with Bobby Cash. The match between Luke Graham and Bearcat Brown was cancelled for unstated reasons. Gary Hart managed the Samoans. Following the match between Freddie Blassie defeated Bill Watts, the title was held up pending a rematch on December 28, 1973.
DECEMBER 14, 1976 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Orndorff defeated Randy Alls > Bill Howard and Mike Stallings wrestled to a draw > Killer Brooks defeated Raymond Rougeau > Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole & Gene Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived / No TL): Dick Slater* defeated Bill Dromo
DECEMBER 14, 1978 (THURSDAY) â” ROME, GA â” ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > David Shults versus Rufus R. Jones > Bugsy McGraw versus King Kong Mosca > Tommy Rich versus the Masked Superstar > Ole Anderson versus Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
DECEMBER 14, 1979 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kevin Sullivan defeated Bobby Jaggers > Womenâs World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Wenona Little Heart > Brass Knuckles Match: Ole Anderson defeated Killer Karl Kox > Martial Arts Match: Killer Khan defeated Toru Tanaka > Georgia Television Title Match: Tommy Rich defeated Austin Idol* by disqualification > Boxing Match: Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Tom Shaft > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff* defeated Tony Atlas & Ray Candy > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater defeated the Masked Superstar* by disqualification > Dogfight Match: Ole Anderson defeated Ivan Koloff / Notes: Gorgeous George, Jr., managed Toru Tanaka. This was the final card ever held at this venue.
DECEMBER 14, 1980 (SUNDAY) â” MARIETTA, GA â” COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus the Mongolian Stomper > Robert Fuller & Stan Frazier versus Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Michael Hayes joined Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts during their match with Robert Fuller & Stan Frazier. Don Carson managed the Mongolian Stomper.
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