SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 10/24/2008
NEWS and NOTES
TNAâs Turning Point PPV will be broadcast live from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, on November 9. Advertised: Booker T defends the Legends Title against Christian Cage, whereas if Cage loses, he must become a member of the Main Event Mafia.
Prime Time Pro Wrestling returns to the Event Center in Columbus, GA, tonight. Advertised: Frankie Valentine in a challenge match against Sal Rinauro. Rob Adonis vs. Josh Stone. The Southside Trash vs. J.O.B. & Mean Mark Knight. Bulldog Raines vs. Colt Derringer in a rematch. In a rematch for the PTPW Tag Team Titles: Champions Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain (with manager Sir Charles Donovan) vs. Ace Rockwell & Chip Day. In a rematch that did not end the way anybody wanted it to end last week, Bad Company (David Young & Chris Stevens) vs. Deathrow & Jake Slater (with manager J.P. Money), now known as J.P. Money & Associates. Bell time is 7:30 pm.
PTPW promoter Billy Roper and Deep South Wrestling promoter Jody Hamilton joined Rich Tate on Thursday night for a PSP Fix. Click here to listen.
Alternative Pro Wrestling presents their Halloween spectacular, “Nightmare on Cherry Street” tonight in Royston, GA, at the Cherry Street Gym. Advertised: Southern States Title Match: Shadow Jackson (c) vs. Jeremy Vain. North Georgia Championship Match: Seth Delay (c) vs. Billy Buck. APW Tag Team Title Match: Friday Night Franchise (Ryan Michaels & Matt Sells) vs. Dany Only & Stryknyn. Battle of the Big Men: “Merciless” Don Matthews vs. “Royston Brawler” John Carnage. Last Man Standing: Chris King vs. “Superstar” Aaron Lee. Bell time is 8:15.
American Championship Wrestling will be at the Loxley Municipal Center in Loxley, AL, tonight. Advertised: ACW champion Nathan Crown w/”Marvelous” Marcel Pringle vs. “The Canadian Superstar” Aeon Flexx w/Percy Pringle III. “The 7 Foot Giant” Dominion w/Percy Pringle III vs. Ryan Fury w/”Marvelous” Marcel Pringle. Tickets are $8 for adults, and free for children 5 & under. Advance tickets are $6. Doors open at 6 and bell time is at 7. For more information, call (251) 213-7374 or (251) 979-4542.
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Bill Dundee (1943), the Italian Stallion (1957), and Dale â~Demonâ Torborg (1971).
High Impact Wrestling and XIW will be hosting a 3-day seminar hosted by Les Thatcher. The seminar is from November 28-30 at 1818 Denny Avenue in Pascagoula, MS. For more information, call (228) 327-7098.
Tampa Pub Crawl’s “Lightning Pub Crawl” event has been postponed until 2009.
Great Championship Wrestling results from the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, on October 23, with a reported 150 in attendance: Joey Lightning pinned Ron Stalker in a match made by Princeton Gainey III to determine who would be in his corner next week; J-Rod pinned Orion Bishop, with Wicked Nemesis, to earn a match against the GCW Interstate Champion on November 6; Slaughter pinned “That 80’s Guy” John Bogie after interference from Wicked Nemesis. Johnny Swinger beat Tracy Taylor by disqualification after a low blow in a âOne-Armed Bandit” match, where Swinger’s arm was tied behind his back. GCW Heavyweight Champion Micah Taylor pinned Cru Jones. Swinger had a backstage interview stating that Bull Buchanan would not be at the show and he got Tracy Taylor to replace Buchanan by allowing the “One Armed Bandit” stipulation. Meanwhile, Quentin Michaelsâ green sparkling jacket was seen in the background, indicating he had indeed returned. Later, footage was shown of Swinger talking to Michaels earlier that day in the arena.
GCW presents the second annual âHalloween Screamâ on October 30 in Phenix City, AL, at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex. Advertised: Micah Taylor, with Tracy Taylor, defends the GCW Heavyweight Title against Johnny Swinger in a steel cage match, with Quentin Michaels at ringside. Sonny Siaki defends the GCW Interstate Heavyweight Title against Bull Buchanan. Cru Jones versus J-Rod in a taped fist match. Scotty Beach versus Princeton Gainey III, with Joey Lightning. There is also a midget match planned, and the midgets will be at the door from 6:45 to 7:15 signing autographs and taking pictures with the fans. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
World Wrestling Alliance 4 results from October 22 in Atlanta, GA, for a free show with about 30 in attendance: Rick King defeated Miguel Rivera. Rick King defeated Jake Diamond. WWA4 Champ Reece Royale beat Bill the Butcher. Jena & Jonathan Davis beat Jae-Bo & Kaiden Knight. The return is October 29 with a main event of Rick King vs. Reece Royale in WWA 4 title match.
World Independent Wrestling’s October 18 results are as follows: The Irish Drink Team defeated Terry Ryker & David Prime and Little Luscious & Preston Veston in a 3-way elimination tag match. Cameron Valentine defeated Street Bandit, w/Short Bandit, when Short Bandit’s interference backfired. In a triple threat match for the cruiserweight championship, Mr. Personality defeated Chris Tighe and Dynamite Doug. Chief Little Bear defeated Michael Patrick. Confederate Kid & Lane Smith defeated The Night Creatures to retain the tag championships. Ryan Mitchell defeated Michael Infinger. Steve Dalton defeated Alexander York. Mr. Irresistible defeated “Pretty Boy” Donnie B to become the new heavyweight champion.
WIW presents “Thanksgiving Thunder”, taking place on November 22 in Panama City, FL, at the Boys and Girls Club. Advertised: For the WIW championship, Mr. Irresistible defends vs. Terry Ryker. For the WIW tag championship, Confederate Kid & Lane Smart defends vs. Irish Drinking Team. Ryan Mitchell vs. Cobra. Donnie B vs. Street Bandit. Alexander & McKenzie York vs. Steve Dalton & Sugar Daddy. Chief Little Bear vs. David Prime. More information as it comes.
I Believe in Wrestling returns to the Downtown Recreational Center on 649 West Livingston Street in Orlando, FL, on October 25. Admission: $10, children 10 and under get in free. For more information, call (407) 694-3912. Advertised: AWA World Tag Team Championship, Team Vision (champions) vs. Bumz R Us (challengers). AWA World Heavyweight Championship, “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko (champion) vs. Scott Davis (challenger). Also scheduled to appear: SCW Heavyweight Champion Thomas Marr, Nooie Lee, Austin Amadeus, Gus Money, “The Killing Machine” Raymond Snow, Biff Wesley, Demon Toro, Nick Holler, and more.
The Florida Pro Wrestling Association hosts their final event, entitled Ring Of Horror V, on October 25 at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 7790 61st Street N in Pinellas Park, FL. All tickets are $10. Doors open at 7pm and bell time is at approximately 8pm. For ticket information call 813-960-8412. Announced to appear: FPWA Heavyweight Champion FLEX, “Punk Superstar” Pretty Fly, “Superhero” Mark Zout, Torcher, Heater, Joey Cujo, VinnDetta, James Morrison, Jerome Hendrix, Jude Mackenzie, Carlton Xero, and other past stars of FPWA. Shannon Rose will be the ring announcer.
!BANG! presents “Morbid Power” on October 26 at the Funking Conservatory in Ocala, FL. Advertised: For the heavyweight championship, Johnny Magnum defends vs. Blain Rage. For the women’s championship, “The Claw” Claudia Reiff defends vs. Awesome Kong. For the TV championship, Hack Meyer vs. HC Loc. In a match to determine who faces “Pistol” Peyton Gunn for the light heavyweight championship, Smack Hartline vs. Johnny Romano. For the light heavyweight championship, the Hartline/Romano winner vs. “Pistol” Peyton Gunn. Tickets are $15 at the door and $10 in advance. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:00. For more information, call (352) 895-4658.
The American Wrestling Federation will be at the Possum Palace in Wausau, FL, on November 1. Advertised: In a match for the AWF tag team championships, “Road Dogg” Jesse James & Magnificent Pedro vs. The Cool Jerks. In a cowbell match for the AWF championship, Texas Rough Rider defends vs. Luke Goldberg. “Scarface” Terry Ryker vs. a mystery opponent. In a handicap match for the US Jr. championship, Short Bandit & Street Bandit defends vs. Suicide. Short Bandit is the champion. Milo vs. Chris Tighe. Tickets are $8 for general, $4 for kids 6-12 and kids under 6 get in for free. Advance tickets can be bought for $6. Bell time is at 8:00. For more information call (850) 638-7138.
Ultimate Wrestling presents “November Reign” at the American Legion Post #33 in Pensacola, FL, on November 1. Matches advertised: For the UW championship, “Brutal” Joe Gibson defends vs. 1/2 of the UW tag champions, Bobby Doll w/Uncle Jim. Omega vs. The Fold’s DJ Prophecy. Death Row vs. “Shooter” Mike Jacobs. For the Southern championship, Cameron Frost vs. “Crescent City Saint” Cale Conner. Aeon Flexx vs. Aaron Idol. “Brother” David Prime vs. Lucas Troy. Wade Garrett vs. Kory Jackson. Energy Crisis vs. 2 Quick. Culture Club vs. “Sexy Weight” Justin Stone & “Chocolate Boy Wonder” Marcus Gibbs. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for military, $6 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under, as well as for people in wheelchairs. There will also be a costume contest. The show is a benefit for the Alpha Center, Inc. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 7:00.
All-Star Wrestling presents “2 Legit 2 Quit” on November 1 at Spring Hill Towne Square in Spring Hill, FL. Advertised: The East Street Elite vs. Austin Amadeus & Nick Fame. In a cruiserweight title match, Shayne Swyft defends vs. Nooie Lee. Eric Cooper vs. Sideshow. For the Kombat championship, Ray Beez defends vs. “The G.O.A.T” David Mercury. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7.
Dirty South Pro Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Brewton, AL, on November 1. Matches to be announced. Scheduled to appear is WWE Hall of Famer Sika. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for kids 12 and under. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 7:30.
Pro Wrestling Fusion will be having an event at the Ft. Pierce Police Athletic League in Ft Pierce, FL, on November 29. Advertised: For the Luchadore championship, Chris Jones defends vs. Prince Iaukea. Vengador Boricua vs. Barrabas, Jr., w/Barrabas. King Kong Fu vs. Francisco Ciatso, w/The Double Deuce Social Club. The Sheik defends the heavyweight championship in an open challenge. Chris Gray vs. Craig Classic. Blunt Force Trauma vs. The Lifeguards. Tommy Taylor vs. C.J. O’Doyle. Tickets are $20 ringside and $10 general admission. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00.
PWF will be having an event at the the Boynton JCC in Boynton Beach, FL, on December 6. Advertised: King Kong Fu vs. Francisco Ciatso, w/The Double Deuce Social Club. Jon Davis vs. C.J. O’Doyle. For the Luchadore championship, Chris Jones defends vs. Mike Tobin. Jaison Moore vs. Dagon w/Dante. The Lifeguards vs. Sweety Baby Ray & Fantastic Dantastic. Jack Manley vs. Max Stardom. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 5:00 and bell time is at 6:00.
Pro Wrestling Xtremeâs first event will be at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando on January 17. Matches advertised: Tables, Ladders & Chairs with Sandman vs. Sabu. Demolition vs. the Heartbreak Express.
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
OCTOBER 24, 1928 (WEDNESDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (John Contos â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sammy Miller defeated Archie Holton > Pete Sauer and Alan Eustace wrestled to a draw at 60:00 > Jim Browning defeated Dick Daviscourt (2-1) / Notes: Abe Kaplan was booked to referee the match between Jim Browning and Dick Daviscourt, but Daviscourt insisted on amateur wrestler Bob Ruble, to which Browning agreed.
OCTOBER 24, 1933 (TUESDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Marvin defeated Dick Lever at 60:00 > Paul Jones defeated Frank Speer (2-1)
OCTOBER 24, 1935 (THURSDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby â” Promoters) > Joe Wolfe versus John Mauldin > Al Olsen versus Tarzan Jordan > George Romanoff versus John Ellis / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
OCTOBER 24, 1935 (THURSDAY) â” EAST POINT, GA â” EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Frank Bettis â” Promoter) > Leon Fuller versus Young Gotch > Ronnie McDuffie versus Red Dugan > Eddie Wagner versus Young Londos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
OCTOBER 24, 1938 (MONDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Clinstock versus Paul Genireux > Herb Freeman versus Guy Graham > Frank Brown versus Johnny Marrs / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that Jim Clinstock was arrested at the card for public intoxication.
OCTOBER 24, 1952 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Benny Becker defeated Jack Wentworth > Jack Steele and Jack Moore wrestled to a draw > Joe Slade and Harry Johnson wrestled to a draw > Eduardo Perez defeated Mike Clancy > Gene Stanlee defeated Nick Carter
OCTOBER 24, 1955 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Shire versus Andre Drapp > Nick Carter versus Freddie Blassie > Danny OâShocker versus Tex Riley > No TL Match: Nick Carter & Andre Drapp versus Roy Shire & Freddie Blassie / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bobby Wallace managed Roy Shire.
OCTOBER 24, 1955 (MONDAY) â” VALDOSTA, GA â” VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Taylor versus Herb Welch > Tom Drake versus Whitey Whittler / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
OCTOBER 24, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Fred Atkins & Ike Eakins* versus Chris Tolos & Bobby Weaver > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Bull Curry* to win title / Notes: Aside from the match between Freddie Blassie and Bull Curry, no documented results for this card have been found. Curry had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Art Nelson on September 28, 1956, in Atlanta, although he actually lost the title to Blassie on October 19, 1956, in Atlanta. This seems to have been a match to make the switch for Augusta fans. Fred Atkins & Ike Eakins had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since October 12, 1956.
OCTOBER 24, 1958 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser defeated Frank Townsend > Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie Blassie & Bob Shipp > World Heavyweight Title versus Hair Match: Paul Anderson* defeated Don Lee / Notes: Paul Anderson had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since October 17, 1958.
OCTOBER 24, 1961 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Young Paul Jones defeated Jack Dillon > Midget Match: Roger Tomlin defeated Farmer McGruder > Jack Bence & Choo-Choo Lynn defeated the Assassin & the Viking
OCTOBER 24, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) â” COLUMBUS, GA â” COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito Carreon defeated Pancho Valdez at 14:00 > Mr. Moto defeated Johnny Walker > The Kentuckians defeated Lenny Montana & Gypsy Joe
OCTOBER 24, 1964 (SATURDAY) â” MARIETTA, GA â” LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Kovacs & Derrell Cochran versus Billy & Bad Boy Hines > Pepe Gomez & Chief Little Eagle versus the Mysterious Medics / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
OCTOBER 24, 1967 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bad Boy Hines defeated Chuck Conley > Midget Match: Joey Russell defeated Sky Low Low > Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson
OCTOBER 24, 1969 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears and Jimmy Golden wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > The Professional defeated Ken Lucas at 11:00 > Joe Scarpa defeated Mike Paidousis at 9:00 > Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe at 21:00 > Tex McKenzie defeated Aldo Bogni at 5:00 > Paul DeMarco & El Diablo versus the Assassins ruled a no contest / Notes: The Professional substituted for Vincent Lopez in the match with Ken Lucas. Homer OâDell managed Paul DeMarco & El Diablo. The winners of the match between Paul DeMarco & El Diablo and the Assassins were to earn a shot at the Georgia Tag Team Title on a future date. It was announced that Terry Funk would be wrestling on the card on October 31, 1969. Following the match between Tex McKenzie and Aldo Bogni, Bogni was attacked by the Assassins and left bloody and motionless in the ring.
OCTOBER 24, 1970 (SATURDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Karl Von Stroheim > The Assassins defeated Bobby Shane & Sabu Singh > Kubla Khan defeated Vince Gironda / Notes: This was taped for the âAtlanta TV Wrestlingâ television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Kubla Khan.
OCTOBER 24, 1972 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Koa Tiki defeated Ox Baker > Skandor Akbar defeated Jesse James > Dick Steinborn defeated Juan Caruso > Pedro Godoy defeated George Grant > Roberto Soto & Argentina Apollo defeated Bill Bowman & Joe Turner > Battle Royal: Argentina Apollo defeated Skandor Akbar, Ox Baker, Bill Bowman, Juan Caruso, Pedro Godoy, George Grant, Jesse James, Roberto Soto, Dick Steinborn, Koa Tiki, and Joe Turner / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.
OCTOBER 24, 1975 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Garea defeated Mr. Fuji > Judo Jacket Match: Dean Ho defeated Toru Tanaka > Jerry Brisco, Bob Orton, Jr., & Bobo Brazil defeated Luke Graham, Nikolai Volkoff & Rip Hawk > Taped Fist Match: Dick Slater defeated Brute Bernard > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* and the Spoiler wrestled to a draw / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler, Nikolai Volkoff, Brute Bernard, Mr. Fuji and Toru Tanaka.
OCTOBER 24, 1977 (MONDAY) â” AUGUSTA, GA â” WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > David Von Erich defeated Randy Savage > Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas defeated Bill White & Jacques Goulet > Stan Hansen defeated Dino Bravo > Dick Slater defeated Gene Anderson > Pak Song defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
OCTOBER 24, 1978 (TUESDAY) â” MACON, GA â” MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bugsy McGraw defeated Jim Dalton > The Challenger defeated Steve Regal > Pez Whatley defeated Butch Malone > Pierre Lefebvre defeated the Masked Superstar by disqualification > No DQ / No TL Match (2-of-3 Falls): Rick Martel, Tommy Rich, Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated King Kong Mosca, Hartford Love, Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen / Notes: Butch Malone replaced Hartford Love in the match with Pez Whatley, as Love substituted for Sonny King to team with King Kong Mosca, Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen in the match with Rick Martel, Tommy Rich, Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2.
OCTOBER 24, 1980 (FRIDAY) â” ATLANTA, GA â” OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Taylor defeated Charlie Fulton > Jim Brunzell defeated Killer Khan > Ole Anderson defeated Stan Hansen > Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated the Assassins > The Freebirds defeated Jack Brisco, Mike Graham & Kevin Sullivan > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Tony Atlas defeated Dennis Condrey* to win title > Battle Royal: Tony Atlas defeated Dick Slater, Austin Idol, Steve O, Stan Hansen, Jack Brisco, Stan Lane, Ole Anderson, and Terry Taylor / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal.
OCTOBER 24, 1981 (SATURDAY) â” CHATTANOOGA, TN â” CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones â” Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted Oates and the French Angel wrestled to a draw > Mike Sharpe defeated Jerry Oates > Jim Duggan defeated Brian Blair > Mixed Tag Team Match: Steve O & Cowboy Lang defeated Professor Sonoda & Little Tokyo > Tommy Rich defeated Ray Stevens / Notes: The French Angel substituted for Ken Timbs in the match with Ted Oates. The Great Mephisto managed Ray Stevens.
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