SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/13/2009
NEWS and NOTES
Tonight??’s edition of Dan Masters Live features a blend of wrestling and entertainment news and information, beginning at 9:00 PM ET, and is brought to you by Georgia Wrestling History??’s GWH Radio Network.
World Wrestling Entertainment??’s SmackDown crew will be in Omaha, NE, at the Qwest Center, tonight. Two episodes of SmackDown will be taped.
The lineup for tonight??’s ECW broadcast on Sci-Fi, from WWE, is as follows: Paul Burchill & Katie Lea versus D.J. Gabriel & Alicia Fox; and Matt Hardy defends the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title against Jack Swagger. Also, the Boogeyman is in action and Tommy Dreamer makes a big announcement. Click here for spoilers.
WWE results from the RAW broadcast at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, IA, on January 12: Rey Mysterio over the Miz; William Regal over CM Punk by disqualification to retain the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Randy Orton over Kane; and Shawn Michaels over John Cena.
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight.
Click here for spoilers from last night??’s TNA tapings.
The United Wrestling Association will be at the Seymour Hardware & Building Supply in Seymour, TN, tonight.
The following information in regard to birthdays and memoriams has been compiled from various sources. In the event you can let us know of any omissions or corrections, please email to contributions@georgiawrestlinghistory.com.
Today??’s Birthdays: Bruce Hart (1950 or 1951) and Shad Gaspard (1981).
Today In Memoriam: John Heath (80, 2004).
Click here for this week??’s Bill Behrens??? NWA Notes update.
According to a press release today, Dale Gagner is handling bookings for Lance Cade. Inquiries can be made by calling (507) 213-1534, or by email at drgagne@charter.net.
There was a meeting today of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. No votes were held on new regulations, but a sub-committee is being assembled to determine if new regulations are even necessary. As a reminder, Andy Foster of the GAEC will be contacting all promoters who were licensed in 2008 to remind them that, per the current laws, all wrestling promoters who run shows in Georgia must renew for 2009.
NWA Prime Time promoter has cancelled the planned January 16 event due to extremely cold forecasted weather and lack of adequate heating at the Prime Time Arena. Promoter Billy Roper says they hope to run the same card when they return on January 23.
Click here for the latest online broadcast of NWA Anarchy.
New Heights Wrestling was in Florala, AL, on January 10. Results: “The Definition of Technician” Chris Tighe defeated “Airman” T.A. Jones, Dynamite Doug, Pure Doug Pitt, “Chocolate Boy Wonder” Marcus Gibbs, and Milo in a 6-man Lucha rules elimination match to become the new cruiserweight champion. “The Human Wrecking Machine” Dunham defeated “Aristocratic Assassin” Alexander York w/BTY, DJ Pringle & Street Bandit. Street Bandit defeated Mr. Personality. BTY & DJ Pringle w/Alexander York defeated “Florala’s Hometown Boy” Gutter & “Super Nerd” Lane Smart. “Pretty Boy” Donnie B. defeated “Master of the Spinebuster” David Prime to retain the NHW championship. Donnie B, Marcus Gibbs, Dunham, Gutter & Lane Smart defeated David Prime, BTY, DJ Pringle, Alexander York & Street Bandit in an impromptu 10-man tag match.
NHW will be hosting the ???Battle for the Gulf Coast??? on February 14 at the Old National Guard Armory in Florala, AL. Promotions from TX, LA, MS, NC, PA, and MD, are announced to be represented, with NHW representing AL and FL. The NHW representatives announced are “Scarface” Terry Ryker, Milo, and the cruiserweight champion, “Definition of Technician” Chris Tighe. In addition to the tournament, a 10 man-elimination match was announced. NHW champion, “Pretty Boy” Donnie B, “Human Wrecking Machine” Dunham, “Chocolate Boy Wonder” Marcus Gibbs, “Florala’s Hometown Boy” Gutter & “Super Nerd” Lane Smart vs. “Master of the Spinebuster” David Prime, “BTY” Colby Godwin, “Future Legend” DJ Pringle, “Aristocratic Assassin” Alexander York & Street Bandit. Tickets are $7, and kids 6 and under get in for free. Doors open at 6:00 & bell time is at 7:00.
Sean Davis personally reported on the Florida Indies website that he and his tag team partner Phil of the Heartbreak Express have been fired from Florida-based Pro Wrestling Fusion. Sean tells his side of the story here. Later in the thread Sean posted the rebuttal of Joey Machete, promoter for Pro Wrestling Fusion.
PWF was in Davie, FL, on January 9. Results: Craig Classic defeated Michael Tobin. Christopher Gray defeated Jon Davis. Steve Madison defeated C.J. O’Doyle. Tommy Taylor defeated Bruce Santee. The Heartbreak Express defeated Max Stardom & Jerrelle Clark. The Sheik defeated Chris Jones.
PWF was in Ft. Pierce, FL, on January 10. Results: Christopher Gray defeated Jerrelle Clark. Tommy Taylor defeated Brad Attitude. Michael Tobin defeated Chris Jones, thanks to outside interference by Prince Iaukea. Iaukea defeated Craig Classic by DQ when Chris Jones attacked Iaukea. Blunt Force Trauma became the first PWF tag champions by defeating the Heartbreak Express. Steven Madison defeated Bruiser Bradley for the right to face the Sheik in a steel cage match on February 7.
Global Championship Wrestling will be at the Homestead Community Center in Palmerdale, AL, on January 17. Matches to be announced. Bell time is at 7:30.
Rampage Pro Wrestling will be Johnny G’s Fun Center in Warner Robins, GA, on January 18, as they continue both their tag team and hotties title tournaments. Advertised: A.J. Steele & J-Rod vs. Johnny Swinger & Sal Rinauro. Chip Day & Christian Thor vs. Johnny Slaughter & Scottie Blaze. Melissa Coates vs. Bambi. Tickets are $5. Bell time is at 4:00. For more information, call (478) 329-8002.
AWA Carolinas will be running their first event on January 30 at the HVW Arena, at 3515 Asheville Highway, in Hendersonville, NC. After negotiating terms with the AWA Board of Directors, Thomas Simpson is bringing in AWA Heavyweight Champion Ricky Landell for a title defense against “Irish Assassin” Jason Blackman, representing Savannah Valley Wrestling. Also advertised: former AWA World Tag Team Champions, Team Macktion (Krazy K and T.J. Mack), “The Heartless Derek Ryze, Chrisit Whiplash, Brice Anthony, Neil Nitro, Tim “The Machine” Thomas, Chrisifix, “The Manscout” Jake Manning, and the first round of the WSL Trios Tournament. Ryan O’Reilly and Krissy Vaine, who were originally booked for this show, will be appearing at a later date. Bell time at 7:30.
Culture Shock Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Mossy Head, FL, on January 24 for ???Hardcore New Year???. Advertised: In a four corners, fans bring the weapons match for the CSW championship, Victor Cru defends vs. Cameron Frost, David Prime, DJ Durst, Lane Smart, and Jon Ryker. “BTY” Colby Godwin vs. Aaron Idol. Dark Personality defends the US championship against Bruce Marshall. Mike Metal vs. T.A. Jones. Billy Rayz vs. Scotty Rayz. J.T. Angel, Extreme G & Marcus Gibbs vs. Short Bandit, Dynamite Doug & the Confederate Kid. Tickets are $6, and kids 6 and under get in for free. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00.
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NOSTALGIA
JANUARY 13, 1888 (FRIDAY) ??? AUGUSTA, GA (Promoter ??? Unknown) > John Muhler versus O???Connor / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Augusta Evening News only listed the advertisement for the match between John Muhler and O???Connor (no first name given). It described O???Connor as a blacksmith from the Carolinas. Mr. Hopper managed Muhler. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
JANUARY 13, 1905 (FRIDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? PIEDMONT ATHLETIC CLUB (Promoter ??? Unknown) > M.J. Dwyer defeated Joe Dabney
JANUARY 13, 1921 (THURSDAY) ??? SAVANNAH, GA ??? SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Max Bauman ??? Promoter) > Strangler Lewis defeated Rolando Heracle at 64:11 (2-0) / Notes: Billy Sandow managed Strangler Lewis.
JANUARY 13, 1922 (FRIDAY) ??? SAVANNAH, GA ??? SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Max Bauman ??? Promoter) > Strangler Lewis defeated Rolando Heracle (2-0) at 25:00 and 7:00 / Notes: Billy Sandow managed Strangler Lewis.
JANUARY 13, 1931 (TUESDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Amateur Match: George Harben and A.K. Bell wrestled to a draw > George Zaharias defeated Gene LaGene > Paul Harper defeated Jack Washburn (2-0)
JANUARY 13, 1933 (FRIDAY) ??? AVONDALE, GA ??? AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee ??? Promoter) > Lloyd Brown versus Pat Williams > Wesley Brownlee versus John Mauldin / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card. It was reported that this was the second card at this venue promoted by Wesley Brownlee, but no documentation has been found for a card prior to this one. It was also noted that previous cards in Avondale were at the Avondale High School Auditorium, but nothing has been found to substantiate that and whether Brownlee promoted those as well.
JANUARY 13, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) ??? AUGUSTA, GA ??? NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger ??? Promoter) > Freddie Nichols versus Walter Miller > Eddie Baker versus Lee Meyers / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1939 (FRIDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? WARREN ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby ??? Promoters) > Bob Anderson versus Bad Boy Brown > Jack Montana versus Sammy Miller > John Mauldin versus the Red Devil / Notes: It was reported that 4,000 were in attendance for this card. No documented results for this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1948 (TUESDAY) ??? EAST POINT, GA ??? EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ??? Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Jack Blackstock versus the Green Hornet / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1950 (FRIDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Coffield defeated Red McIntyre > Don McIntyre defeated Babe Sharkey > Nick Carter & Bibber McCoy defeated Earl Wampler & the Blimp by countout > Johnny Long defeated Jack LaRue by disqualification / Notes: Before the match between Don McIntyre and Babe Sharkey, police had to stop a brawl in the aisle when Jim Coffield attacked McIntyre on his way to the ring. Bob Shipp was credited as being a referee on this card. Councilman Joe Allen was reportedly in attendance at this card.
JANUARY 13, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) ??? COLUMBUS, GA ??? COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Vince Bryant and Mr. X (1) wrestled to a draw > Tokyo Joe & Mr. X (1) versus Vince Bryant & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest > Freddie Blassie defeated Johnny Weaver / Notes: Joey Maxim was the special referee for the match between Freddie Blassie and Johnny Weaver.
JANUARY 13, 1961 (FRIDAY) ??? MARIETTA, GA ??? LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danny Miller & Red Dugan versus Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle > Tiny Evans versus Skull Murphy / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) ??? COLUMBUS, GA ??? COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack & Bob Dalton versus the Mysterious Medics > Joe Scarpa versus Bill Dromo > Billy Hines versus Tiny Oxford / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1967 (FRIDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak defeated Oki Shikina > Jack Daniels & Krusher Kowalski defeated Pancho Rosario & Red Roberts > Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo > El Mongol defeated Bobby Hart > Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet by disqualification > Lou Thesz defeated Gorilla Marconi > World Tag Team Title Match: Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Ramon Torres substituted for Mario Galento in the match with Louie Tillet. It is unclear as to how Enrique & Alberto Torres came to be recognized as World Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Enrique & Ramon Torres recognized as such on December 23, 1966.
JANUARY 13, 1968 (SATURDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Kenny Mack > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Ramon Torres & Silento Rodriguez > Louie Tillet defeated Bobby Shane > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos / Notes: This was for the ???Live Atlanta Wrestling??? television program hosted by Ed Capral.
JANUARY 13, 1970 (TUESDAY) ??? MACON, GA ??? MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Salvadore Dominguez > Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Vincent Lopez & Bill Kane > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Doug Gilbert* defeated Paul DeMarco > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Homer O???Dell & Buddy Colt defeated Roberto & Cyclone Soto* to win title / Notes: Doug Gilbert had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on November 28, 1969, in Atlanta. Roberto & Cyclone Soto had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Super Assailants and the Assassins September 16, 1969, in Macon. Homer O???Dell managed Paul DeMarco & Buddy Colt.
JANUARY 13, 1973 (SATURDAY) ??? ???ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING??? (Ann Gunkel ??? Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Bobby Starr versus Oki Shikina > Jesse James versus Pedro Godoy > Wayne Cowan and the Champ wrestled to a draw / Notes: Aside from the match between Wayne Cowan and the Champ, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1973 (SATURDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated the Masked Marvel > Jimmy & Jerry Valentine versus Pat O???Brien & Bob Orton, Jr. > Paul Jones defeated Eddie Graham > Jack Brisco defeated Dr. X > Norvel Austin defeated Louie Tillet / Notes: This was taped for the ???Georgia Championship Wrestling??? television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Jimmy & Jerry Valentine and Pat O???Brien & Bob Orton, Jr., were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack Crawford managed Norvel Austin & the Masked Marvel.
JANUARY 13, 1975 (MONDAY) ??? AUGUSTA, GA ??? WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Patera versus Chuck O???Connor > Ricky Gibson versus Bob Orton, Jr. > Jimmy Garvin versus Danny Little Bear > Assassin #2 versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Handicap Loser Leaves Match: Jerry Brisco & Rocky Johnson versus J.C. Dykes & the Mighty Yankees / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Mighty Yankees. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.
JANUARY 13, 1976 (TUESDAY) ??? MACON, GA ??? MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jay Clayton defeated the Raider > Mike Stallings defeated Wildman Davis > Luke Graham defeated Tony Garea > Mitsu Hata & Taru Hayashi defeated Jay Clayton & Dick Slater > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Armstrong defeated the Spoiler* by disqualification > Dusty Rhodes defeated Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Jay Clayton substituted for Jay Strongbow to team with Dick Slater in the match with Mitsu Hata & Taru Hayashi. Gary Hart managed the Spoiler.
JANUARY 13, 1978 (FRIDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich defeated the Invader > Bob Armstrong & Tony Atlas defeated Randy Savage & Jacques Goulet > Billy Graham defeated Raymond Rougeau > Pak Song defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification > Dick Slater defeated Ole Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Stan Hansen* by disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
JANUARY 13, 1979 (SATURDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Marvin Turner & Mike Stansel defeated Stan Hansen & King Kong Mosca by disqualification > Ole Anderson defeated Chick Donovan > Larry Latham defeated Jerry Roberts > Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Bryan St. John & the Grappler > The Masked Superstar defeated Bobcat Rice / Notes: This was taped for the ???Georgia Championship Wrestling??? television program hosted by Gordon Solie.
JANUARY 13, 1979 (SATURDAY) ??? AUGUSTA, GA ??? WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ole Anderson & King Kong Mosca versus Rufus R. Jones & Wahoo McDaniel > Stan Hansen versus Tommy Rich > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* versus Gene Anderson > No DQ Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 versus the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JANUARY 13, 1980 (SUNDAY) ??? ATLANTA, GA ??? OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy defeated Tom Shaft > Tony Atlas and Ken Patera wrestled to a draw > Kevin Sullivan & Steve Travis defeated Eddy Mansfield & Austin Idol > Dick Slater versus the Sheik ruled a no contest > Toru Tanaka & Killer Khan defeated Ole & Lars Anderson > Terry Funk defeated Bob Armstrong > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff* by disqualification > Dusty Rhodes versus Abdullah the Butcher ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Masked Superstar* versus Mr. Wrestling #2 ruled a no contest / Notes: Gorgeous George, Jr., managed Killer Khan and Toru Tanaka.
JANUARY 13, 1982 (WEDNESDAY) ??? COLUMBUS, GA ??? COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward ??? Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leroy Brown & Dusty Rhodes versus the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer / 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.