SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS NOTES & NOSTALGIA
By Rich Tate on 2/26/2009 4:50 PM
NEWS and NOTES
Tonight’s edition of
the NoseBleed Section, with hosts John ‘Stoney’
Cannon and Joe ‘Joco’ Cowart, presents a tongue-in-cheek look at the world of
pro wrestling. They will be joined by Koko B. Ware, Johnny Idol, and Jon Malus.
The broadcast starts at 9:00 PM ET, and is brought to you by
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Wednesday’s edition of
Peach State Pandemonium, hosted by Rich Tate and
Les Thatcher, focused on a discussion-based commentary looking at what they
believe is wrong with independent wrestling today, and things that can and
should be done to improve the scene. PSP is a presentation of the GWHRN. Click
here for the archive.
The GWHRN’s
MMA Sunday will be on hiatus indefinitely, as some re-tooling
to the show occurs.
The final overall rating for the Tuesday edition of
World Wrestling
Entertainment’s ECW was 1.4.
The lineup for tonight’s iMPACT broadcast on Spike TV, from
Total Nonstop
Action, is as follows: Angelina Love & Velvet Sky versus Madison Rayne &
Taylor Wilde; Jimmy Rave & Lance Rock versus Beer Money; Jeff Jarrett confronts
the Main Event Mafia; an interesting turn of events with Don West and Mike
Tenay; a four-way match featuring Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal, Alex Shelley, and
Consequences Creed; and Rhaka Khan & Sojourner Bolt versus Raisha Saeed &
Awesome Kong.
Great Championship Wrestling will be at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City,
AL, tonight with "Total Chaos". Advertised: Frankie Valentine vs. Sal Rinauro;
and J.P. Money vs. Wicked Nemesis. Also on the bill: Hot Like Lava, the
Merchants of Death, J-Rod, Tex Monroe, and Hooters Girls will also be in the
house. Bell time is 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for ringside, and $8 for general
admission. For tickets, call 334-664-1780.
The Southside Trash, Drew Golden and Randy Harris, notified GCW that they quit
the company effective Wednesday. "We have no ill feelings and wish them
success," said Golden in a phone conversation earlier today. Golden said that on
a personal level, they were treated well by everyone associated with GCW
including Diane Hewes and Quentin Michaels, but they differed with GCW
management on a professional level. They did not feel they were being used
correctly, and leaving became the best option for all involved. Golden said they
strongly believed that the Trash are more effective as heels, and their request
to turn had been denied. He explained that by keeping them as babyfaces, he felt
the Trash had been stripped of their identity. The Trash had been exclusively
babyface since jumping from
NWA Prime Time in October. Golden said their
strong suit was entertaining, and they needed to be more outlandish than GCW was
willing to allow. Golden said he regretted that they were not doing the
professional thing by returning to drop the titles in the ring. However, the
situation had reached the point that they could not continue. Golden confirmed
that they made the move to GCW with the idea that they would be involved in the
booking. That did not happen, but according to Golden, it was not the cause for
their decision to leave. "The mission changed, so we changed with the mission."
As for the way they left Prime Time, Golden said it was not the best decision,
and he does not look back on it fondly. Golden said that he and Harris plan to
remain active in wrestling. They are open to accepting other bookings from this
point forward.
An official statement from the management of GCW regarding the announcement by
Southside Trash that they are quitting the promotion is as follows: "Neither
Diane Hewes or Quentin Michaels, nor any other member of GCW management, have
been contacted by Drew Golden, Randy Harris, or any other representative of the
Southside Trash. It is hopeful that the Southside Trash, personal issues or not,
would not back out on its fanbase for an advertised match, as well as disrespect
Orion Bishop, Murder One, Cru Jones, and Shaun Banks, all whom are also
advertised in the match put in jeopardy by this unprofessional and yet to be
confirmed situation. Suitable substitutions will be made in the event the Trash
decide to no show, however as of now, they are still advertised and booked for
Thursdays event, as the last words spoken directly to us by Mr. Golden at 10pm
Tuesday night were "I'll see you Thursday." In light of that, GCW will take
Golden and Harris at face value for their agreed appearance, and let their
actions, or lack of, speak louder then words this Thursday Night in Phenix
City."
All-State Wrestling will be at the Statum Cab Company Building in
Shelbyville, TN, tonight.
Ericules Wrestling Promotions will be at the Green Acres Flea Market in
Louisville, TN, tonight.
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the FCW Arena in Tampa, FL,
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 In Memoriam: George Culkin (78, 2005).
As reported last week, Helmut Gutmann was attacked by Verne Gagne, and died
several days later. The Medical Examiner has ruled the death a homicide, but
because of the mental state of Gagne, it is believed no criminal charges will be
filed.
Dave Meltzer is reporting a story that Edward Graziano has been arrested for
attempting to have his wife Debbie murdered by a hit man. Click
here for
more on the story.
Click
here for this week’s update of Wrestler’s Eye View with Les
Thatcher.
Jimmy Rave can be booked by emailing showbis@aol.com.
Dirty South Pro Wrestling was in Pensacola, FL, on February 20. Results:
Black Scorpion defeated B-Country. "DDG" Lee Manning, w/Tiny Tiswell, defeated
Cowboy Ray, w/Short Bandit, to retain the cruiserweight championship. In a
triple threat match, Omega, w/"the 7th Deadly Sin" Vain, defeated "Mr.
Electricity" Jerry Reiner and Cruze. Team Sexy defeated Deacon Stone & "the
Prince of Pain" Damon Black to retain the tag championship. Jason Steele & the
610 Kid defeated "the Age of Old School" Damian LaVaye & "the Future Legend" DJ
Pringle. "Shooter" Kory Jackson defeated Street Bandit. The Gothic Warrior,
w/"Naughty-Licious" Mystress, defeated Johnny Rebel & Evergreen McQueen in an
over the top rope elimination match to retain the DSPW championship. Tiny
Tiswell, w/"DDG" Lee Manning, defeated Short Bandit, w/Cowboy Ray, in a strap
match.
DSPW will be at the East Brewton Civic Center in Brewton, AL, on March 7.
Matches to be announced. Tickets are $10 ringside and $5 general admission.
Doors open between 6:00-6:30, and bell time is between 7:00-7:30.
DSPW will be at the Knights of Columbus in Pensacola, FL, on March 13. Matches
to be announced. Tickets are $10 ringside and $5 general admission. Doors open
between 6:00-6:30, and bell time is between 7:00-7:30.
Global Championship Wrestling will be at the Civic Center in Pell City,
AL, on February 28. Advertised: For the GCW Heavyweight championship, Scotty
Blaze defends vs. Johnny Swinger. "Roaddog" B.G. James vs. Micah Taylor.
Chrisjen Hayme vs. Joey Lightning. Amos Moses vs. Jesse Pain. Dynamo vs. Sgt.
Hammer. Theordore Tutwiler III vs. Inhuman Fly. Fantasy vs. Tiffany Roxx.
Tickets are $10. Bell time is at 7:30.
Southeastern Xtreme Wrestling will be at the SXW Xtreme Sportatorium in
Dothan, AL, on February 28. Advertised: For the light heavyweight championship,
the Mexican Kid vs. Preston Veston III vs. the Blackheart vs. Street Bandit.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for military and kids 6-12, and free for kids
under 6. Bring 2 non-perishable food items and get $1 off ticket price. Bell
time is at 7:30.
Coastal Championship Wrestling will be at Jimmy Snuka's Bodyslam
University in Pompano Beach, FL, on February 28. Matches to be announced.
Tickets are $6.00. Doors open at 7:30 and bell time is at 8:00. For more
information, call (954) 275-1334.
Pro Wrestling Fusion will be at the PAL Center in Fort Pierce, FL, on
March 7. Advertised: For the Luchacore championship, Prince Iaukea defends vs.
Chris Jones. Tommy Taylor vs. Christopher Gray. South Street Saints vs. Blunt
Force Trauma. Jerrelle Clark vs. Billy Fives. Tickets are $20 ringside and $10
general admission. Bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (772)
224-9332.
The
Alabama Wrestling Federation will be at the Civic Center in Loxley,
AL, on March 13. Advertised: the Honky Tonk Man. Matches to be announced.
Tickets are $10, and kids under 7 get in free. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time
is at 8:00.
The AWF will be at the Mary G. Montgomery High School Gym in Semmes, AL, on
March 14. Advertised: the Honky Tonk Man. Matches to be announced. Tickets are
$10, and kids under 7 get in free. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00.
New Heights Wrestling will be at the Old National Guard Armory in
Florala, AL, on March 14. Advertised: In a match to determine the #1 contender
for the heavyweight championship, BTY vs. Milo. For the cruiserweight
championship, Chris Tighe defends vs. "Pure" Doug Pitt. Omega, w/Vain, vs. "the
Master of the Spinebuster" David Prime. "Scarface" Terry Ryker vs. "Supernerd"
Lane Smart in a no DQ match. Tickets are $7, and children under 7 get in free.
Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:30.
Division One Pro Wrestling will be at the Boulevard Heights Community
Center in Hollywood, FL, on March 20. Advertised: For the heavyweight
championship, Bruce Santee defends vs. Too Cold Scorpio. For the tag
championship, Heartbreak Express defends vs. Dark City Fight Club. For the
Caribbean championship, Johnny Vandal vs. Maximum Capacity. Lou Cypher vs. Tommy
Vandal. Jerrelle Clark vs. Maxx Stardom. Francisco Ciatso vs. Adam Evans. The
Loggers vs. the New Heavenly Bodies. The Falcon vs. C.J. O'Doyle. Andrew Wolf
vs. Barney Rumble. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for kids. Advance tickets
can be bought for $10. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:30. For more
information, call (954) 554-7688.
Full Impact Pro will be at the National Guard Armory, located on 8551
West Venable Street, in Crystal River, FL, on March 28. Doors open at 7:30 pm
and the show starts at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 Ringside, $15 General Admission,
and for kids 13 and under $10 General Admission. Advance tickets are $12 General
Admission, and for kids 13 and under $8 General Admission. Advertised: FIP World
Tag Team Championship: Erick Stevens & Roderick Strong (c) vs. the YRR (Sal
Rinauro & Chasyn Rance), w/Mister Saint Laurent. Also advertised: ROH World
Champion Nigel McGuiness, 2009 Eddie Graham Memorial Battle of the Belts Winner
Davey Richards, the Dark City Fight Club of Jon Davis & Kory Chavis, FIP Florida
Heritage Champion Chris Jones, “Addicted to Love†Rhett Titus, the Heartbreak
Assassins of Chris Escobar & Damien Wayne, “the Bad Seed†Shawn Osborne, Brad
Attitude, “the Littlest Lumberjack†Grizzly Redwood, the British Lions of Tommy
Taylor & Chris Gray, and making his debut in FIP, T.J. Perkins.
Pro Wrestling Xtreme will be at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in
Orlando, FL, on May 16. The Sandman vs. Sabu. Tickets are $20. For more
information, call (407) 729-8918.
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
FEBRUARY 26, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson –
Promoter) > Young Londos defeated the Italian Bull > Stanley Buresch defeated
Harry Nixon > Georgia Light Heavyweight Title / Southern Light Heavyweight Title
Match: Fred Lassiter defeated Bill Crussell* (2-1) to win titles / Notes: Bill
Crussell suffered a broken shoulder in the second fall of his match with Fred
Lassiter and was forced to forfeit the match and his titles. Crussell had been
the reigning Georgia Light Heavyweight Champion and Southern Light Heavyweight
Champion since he defeated Hugh Winn for both titles on February 19, 1934, in
Atlanta, GA. He later disputed the title change and defended the Georgia Light
Heavyweight Title. Harry Nixon married Miss Idalia Langley in the ring during
the event.
FEBRUARY 26, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry
Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Dameron defeated Frank
Remille > Jim Coffield and Lee Meyers wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Dick Raines
defeated Pete Schuh at 28:00 > Karl Sarpolis defeated Joe Cox by
disqualification at 32:00 (2-1)
FEBRUARY 26, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger –
Promoter) > Abe Yourist versus Dutch Schultz > Southern Lightweight Title Match:
Jack Ross* versus Pat Newman / Notes: No documented results for this card have
been found. Jack Ross had been billed as Southern Lightweight Champion since
January 8, 1936.
FEBRUARY 26, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA THEATRE (Frank Speer –
Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Hagen and Tommy O'Toole
wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Bill Lee defeated Jimmy Parker (2-0) > Orville
Brown defeated Cowboy Luttrall at 18:10 (2-0)
FEBRUARY 26, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – NORTHSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and
Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Doc Poole versus Tiger Mills > Joe Wheeler versus
Paddy Nolan > Tarzan Jordan versus Gene LeBell / Notes: No documented results
for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 26, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy
Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boom Boom defeated Ralph
Garibaldi > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Nick Elitch > Emir Badui and Dorv Roche
wrestled to a draw
FEBRUARY 26, 1960 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell
– Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Vince Bryant & Chief Little Eagle
versus Krusher Larson & El Lobo > Big Humphrey versus Bad Boy Hines > Bill Dromo
versus Tokyo Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 26, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve
Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Sweet
Georgia Brown defeated Diana Beamon > Ray Gunkel & Lou Bastien versus the
Assassins / Notes: Ray Gunkel & Lou Bastien and the Assassins were scheduled to
wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.
FEBRUARY 26, 1963 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward –
Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Farmer Powell and Prince Omar
wrestled to a draw > Matt Jewell defeated the Black Panther at 6:25 > Lenny
Montana & the Bat defeated Derrell Cochran & Chief Little Eagle by
disqualification
FEBRUARY 26, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P]
(Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines defeated
Red Roberts > Greg Peterson defeated Bob Dalton > Bill Dromo defeated Pancho
Villa > Joe Scarpa defeated Jack Bence > The Mysterious Medics defeated Tony
Marino & Dick Steinborn > Mario Galento defeated Buddy Fuller / Notes: Mario
Galento was declared the winner of the match when Buddy Fuller was deemed unable
to continue. According to the program for this card, Sputnik Monroe offered to
come to Atlanta if Fuller would take him as a partner to help in his feud with
Galento.
FEBRUARY 26, 1971 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul
Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sabu Singh and the Scorpion
wrestled to a draw > Jim Wilson defeated Nikita Mulkovitch > Luke Graham
defeated Bob Griffin > The Assassins defeated Mr. Ito & the Great Ota > Roberto
Soto and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (No
DQ): El Mongol* defeated Kubla Khan / Notes: El Mongol had been the reigning
Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Bockwinkel in a tournament
final on February 5, 1971, in Atlanta. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Jack
Crawford managed Kubla Khan & Nikita Mulkovitch. Charlie Smith was credited as
being a referee for this card. Buddy Colt participated in an autograph session
for fans.
FEBRUARY 26, 1974 – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD FAIRGROUNDS (Ann Gunkel – Promoter /
All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Handicap Match: the Magnificent Zulu versus the
Viking & the Iron Russian > Ox Baker, the Super Gladiator & the Missouri Mauler
versus Ray Candy, Charlie Cook & El Mongol > Georgia Junior Heavyweight Title
Match: Wayne Cowan defeated the Champ* to win title > Assassin #2 versus
Thunderbolt Patterson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2 and the Missouri
Mauler.
FEBRUARY 26, 1974 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter /
Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ali Vaziri defeated Bill Costello > Women’s
Tag Team Match: Maria Garcia & Rita Gomez defeated Sharon Brooks & Daisy Mae >
Leon Ogle & Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Jerry Lawler & Prince Leilani > Mr.
Wrestling #1 defeated Art Nelson > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jack
Brisco* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 by disqualification
FEBRUARY 26, 1978 (SUNDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter /
Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Adrian Adonis defeated Abdul Zataar > Jacques
Goulet defeated Bill Dromo > The Bounty Hunter defeated Tommy Rich > Andre the
Giant defeated Stan Hansen > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tony Atlas & Mr.
Wrestling #2* defeated Ole & Lars Anderson > Dusty Rhodes defeated Abdullah the
Butcher by disqualification
FEBRUARY 26, 1978 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman
– Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Jerry Stubbs defeated Frank Monte > The
Missouri Mauler defeated Abe Jacobs > Roberto Soto & the Mighty Igor defeated
Mr. X #1 & #2 > Bobo Brazil defeated the Masked Superstar > US Heavyweight Title
Match: Blackjack Mulligan* versus Mr. Wrestling #1 ruled a no contest / Notes:
Boris Malenko managed the Masked Superstar.
FEBRUARY 26, 1979 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie
Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Wolfe defeated Pierre
Lefebvre > Jerry Oates defeated Larry Latham > Rick Oliver defeated Jerry
Roberts > Stan Hansen defeated Tommy Rich > Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ole Anderson
> Cage Match: the Masked Superstar defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Rick
Oliver substituted for Blackjack Lanza in the match with Jerry Roberts.
FEBRUARY 26, 1980 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter /
Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy defeated Bobby Garrett > Tony Atlas
defeated Dutch Mantell > Baron Von Raschke defeated Gerald Finley > Dory Funk,
Jr., defeated Genichiro Tenryu > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Killer Khan > Lars
Anderson & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff by
disqualification > Coal Miner’s Glove Match: Kevin Sullivan defeated Austin Idol
/ Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Killer Khan. Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff
and Alexis Smirnoff.
FEBRUARY 26, 1981 (THURSDAY) – DALTON, GA – FORT HILL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul
Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Keirn versus Ron
Cheatham > Charlie Cook & Bill Dromo versus Jim Duggan & Jos LeDuc > Bobby Eaton
versus Steve O > Tony Atlas versus Kevin Sullivan / Notes: No documented results
for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 26, 1984 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones –
Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jesse Barr and Pez Whatley wrestled
to a draw > The Spoiler defeated Johnny Rich > Mr. R defeated Ted DiBiase by
disqualification > NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Les Thornton*
defeated Tommy Rogers > Nikolai Volkoff versus Wahoo McDaniel ruled a no contest
> Jake Roberts defeated Ron Garvin > Stan Hansen & King Kong Bundy versus the
Road Warriors ruled a no contest > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair*
defeated Brad Armstrong / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, the
Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
FEBRUARY 26, 1984 (SUNDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER (Aaron Newman
– Promoter / Jim Crockett Promotions) > Pinky Larson defeated Ali Bey > Sam
Houston defeated Ben Alexander > Tully Blanchard defeated Barry Hart > Denny
Brown defeated Hans Schroeder > Rufus R. Jones defeated Ernie Ladd > Greg
Valentine defeated Dick Slater > Jimmy Valiant & Dory Funk, Jr., defeated the
Assassins
FEBRUARY 26, 1985 (TUESDAY) – ALTOONA, PA (Ole Anderson – Promoter /
Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > Ron Garvin defeated Ron Starr > Billy
Graham defeated Eagle > Magnum T.A. defeated Bob Roop > John Tatum and Eagle
wrestled to a draw > Bob Backlund defeated Ron Bass
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, Matt Tew, Dave Wills, Shannon Rose, Alan
Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.
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