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2012-02-06T01:32:00.000-05:00

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02/05/2012 – NWA Rampage Pro Wrestling in Warner Robins on 2/12

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From Larry Goodman:

NWA Rampage Pro Wrestling will be in action at Johnny G's in Warner Robins, GA, on February 12. Advertised: a NWA RPW Heavyweight Title match, with champion Jeremy Vain (with Charlie Cash) vs. J Rod; Hot Like Lava (Cru Jones & Shaun Banks) vs. the Washington Bullets (Jon & Trey Williams); Kyle Matthews vs. Bobby Moore (with Charlie Cash); plus Frankie Valentine, the Usual Suspects, the BFFs (Anthony Andrews & Michael Stevens), Drew Adler, Sal Rinauro, Mikael Judas, Rave Approved (Corey Hollis & Mike Posey & Chip Day & Patrick Bentley), Rob Adonis, Chris Jacobs, Anthony Henry, C.B. Gibson, and Tommy Daniels. Bell time is 3 pm. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids 4-12.

02/05/2012 – American Premier Wrestling Results from Statesboro on 2/3

2012-02-05T10:32:00.000-05:00

From Brian Slack:

American Premier Wrestling was in Statesboro, GA, on February 3. Results: Jesse Mills won a ten-man battle royal; Vulcan defeated Jesse Mills (w/ Raspberry) after a distraction by Bobby Mayhem; Charlie Anarchy defeated Michael Saint; Oz Knight defeated Christian Fury; the Hammer won a battle slam challenge; Sarge defeated J.D. to retain the APW Championship thanks to involvement by Bobby Mayhem; and Scotty Bullwinkle defeated Eric Glamour to win the conditions of the "Mark with Money”.

02/05/2012 – NWA Anarchy in Cornelia on 2/11

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From Larry Goodman:

NWA Anarchy will be in action at the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, on February 11. Advertised: a NWA Anarchy Title match, with champion Azrael (with the Reverend) vs. Bro Newsom (with Shaun Tempers); the NWA Elite (Se7en & Lane Vasser & Bryan Casanova) vs. Jacob Ashworth & C.B. Gibson & Dustin Knight: Bobby Moore & Andrew Pendleton III vs. the Hate Junkies (Dany Only & Stryknyn); a NWA Anarchy TV Title match, with champion Seth Delay vs. Jeff Lewis; a Young Lion's Title match, with champion Anthony Henry vs. Skirra Corvus; plus Brodie Chase, Billy Buck, John Skyler, Tommy Daniels, Zack Daniels, and the Ambassadors. Bell time is 8 pm. Tickets are $10.

02/05/2012 – USWO / ATL Wrestling Results from Nashville on 2/3

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From Jimmie Daniel:

United States Wrestling Organization / ATL Wrestling results the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN: Josh Crow beat L.T. Falk; Mike Revick & Josh Prada beat the Saint & Tim Renesto by DQ when Saint low-blowed Revick; ATL Champion Bully Douglas (with Devious Pie Guy Gordon) beat Danny Copass; Drew Haskins beat Sigmon; USWO Champion Jocephus (with Abriella) beat Mike Jablonski; and Damien Payne vs. Gary Valiant went to a double countout due to brawling on the floor.

02/05/2012 – Alabama Championship Wrestling in Carbon Hill on 2/11

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From Brian Slack:

Alabama Championship Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Carbon Hill, AL, on February 11. Advertised: Damon Taz & Joey Sartain defend the ACW Tag Team Championship against Brian Blaze & Geter; Pandora vs. Aisha Sunshine; and Tyler Gage defends the NWA PSW Championship against Ace Haven (w/ Amy Haven). Advance tickets are $8. Tickets are the door are $10 and free for children under 5. Bell time is at 7:30. For more information, call (205) 388-5925.

02/05/2012 – Showtime All-Star Wrestling TV Report for 1/20

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From Larry Goodman:

Showtime All-Star Wrestling

Episode 201
Airing January 20, 2011 on the America One Network
Taped October 8, 2011 at the Old Hickory Community Center

SAW has opened a video-on-demand service here. Episodes 181-194 are currently available for 99 cents per episode. SAW streams via America One at wvvh.com - 9pm Fridays.

Michael Graham previewed the upcoming hour. Fresh off getting his hands all over Paul Adams, Vordell Walker will be in action. The injury-induced retirement of top contender Chris Michaels has thrown the status of the SAW International Championship up in the air. Graham promised more on that situation later in the hour.

1 – VORDELL WALKER vs. DREW GAME

Game has no neck. Game attacked at the bell and got a modicum of offense, but he missed badly with a moonsault and it was game over.

WINNER: Walker in 1:02 with the spinning uranage.

2 – Loser Gets 10 Lashes with a Leather Strap - JEREMIAH PLUNKETT vs. DEREK NEAL

Joined in progress from Lebanon, TN with Jason James on commentary. Neal hit a senton backsplash for a near fall. Plunkett swept a leg, then applied a horse collar floated into a crossface chickenwing. Neal struggled in vain before tapping out.

WINNER: Plunkett via submission with a crossface chickenwing.

Plunkett gave Neal 10 lashes with a leather strap. All bullseyes. The sixth shot brought Neal to his knees. Plunkett asked him to quit. Neal had no quit in him. After number nine, Neal spit in Plunkett’s face. Plunkett reared back and really made the last one count. Neal extended his hand to Plunkett, who bailed out with a look of bewilderment on his face.

Cut to a locker room and a close up shot of the red welts on Neal’s back. Neal headbutted a locker and said he would never quit.

A Grumpy’s Bail Bonds commercial aired with owner “Bond Girl” Leah Hulan stretched out on a couch wearing short shorts and a tight t-shirt and fondling a pair of handcuffs. “Though it’s risky, I love my job, because I like helping people in need…it’s OK if you call me crazy, just call me.”

SAW Last Week…Michaels announced his retirement due to a detached retina. This was followed by beautifully done tribute to Michaels featuring a montage of photos spanning his 22 year career.

Graham promised updates on Michaels’ condition in the coming weeks. Graham announced that a new champion would be crowned on January 7 in Old Hickory. Details to follow.

Personality Profile on Eric Wayne – Eric said his father, Ken, discouraged him from getting into pro wrestling, but he insisted so his Ken told him he had work his way up so he started refereeing a teenager. Eric said he wanted to earn what he got rather than riding the coattails of Ken and his grandfather, Buddy. Wayne recalled Downtown Bruno being the referee for his first match five years ago and telling him he could make it as a pro wrestler. Eric said he was never going to be a big guy so he patterned himself after smaller wrestlers like Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, Eddie Guerrero, Dynamite Kid, Bret Hart and especially Chris Benoit, because everything he did was so crisp and hard hitting. Eric recalled the advice he got from Steve Lombardi - “be humble or stumble” and Ricky Morton telling him “nobody’s going to do it but you.”

3 –ERIC WAYNE vs. SHANE SMALLS

Smalls refused to shake hands. Wayne offered again and Smalls kicked him in the gut. Wayne fired back with a barrage of crisp strikes from all angles. Wayne used a jumping kneedrop for a near fall, then delivered the old style thudding forearms across the chest. When Wayne rushed into the corner, Smalls launched him over the top rope. Graham called it a 12 to 14 foot drop. Not quite but a hell of a bump any way you cut it. Smalls pressed the advantage. He ate a forearm charging in and Wayne came back with a spinning headscissors. Smalls cut off Wayne’s comeback. Wayne made Smalls pay for a humiliating one foot cover with a high knee and a flapjack for a near fall. Smalls leveled Wayne with a kick to the face. Smalls dropped a knee for a two count. Wayne made a full fledged comeback, ending with a uranage for a near fall. Smalls regained the advantage with a jawbreaker, but Wayne rolled out from under Smalls’ moonsault attempt and got the pin with an Oklahoma Roll.

WINNERS: Wayne at 5:33 with an Oklahoma Roll.

Grumpy’s Bail Jumper of the Week – Eric Wayne Taylor, a 220 pound black man with big muscles. “Turn yourself in. Stop the insanity and then you can back to working out.”

Jeff Daniels asked for time to talk with Derrick King. Daniels said that despite all his drama and baggage, when they teamed up at the Fairgrounds, King was glimpses of greatness. Daniels admitted he was pissed because King screwed him by involving Haskins, nonetheless he thought there was gold in their future. King was down with that. “There was a slight moment where we were perfection.” King said Daniels should get his woman under control so she could take care of Haskins. King said he had knocked out a lot of people with his superkick and had beaten Brock Lesnar. He hinted that Daniels was getting soft at his advanced age. Daniels said he had hadn’t lost a step nowhere, and without the drama of King’s bag carrying little buddy, they would be tag team champions. King said he would fix the drama, if Daniels would hold up his end in the ring.

A set of graphics read as follows: 2007 – Southern All-Star Wrestling, 2008 – it’s Showtime, 2009 – tv syndication EXPLODES, 2010 – network TV debut, 2011 – it all comes TOGETHER (I wish), Coming soon – SAW’s 5th Anniversary.

4 -- SAW Tag Team Title Match - Champions CODY MELTON & JOHNNY BANDANA vs. CASEY KAGE & BRYAN RIVERS

The crowd popped for the entrance of Melton and Bandana. Graham said Kage and Rivers had a made a name for themselves across the Mid South. The champions dominated Rivers with quick tags and teamwork. Bandana was the babyface in peril. Rivers offense look good, but geez, does he ever need a tan. A clash of heads led to the hot tag and house cleaning by Melton. It took two tries, but Bandana got Rivers up for a vertical suplex and Melton came off the top with a flying bodypress for the pin.

WINNERS: Melton & Bandana retain the tag team titles in 6:45.

The postmatch interview proved to be an exercise in futility. Daniels, King and Dominique made their presence known. Daniels demanded a rematch. Melton said let’s rumble right now. Haskins came out and got in Dominque’s face. An old fashioned pull-apart brawl broke out with SAW owner Reno Riggins trying to restore order.

Afterthoughts: The most notable development was the impressive performance by Eric Wayne, who showed every indication that he can be a player at this level. The match versus Smalls was a superb showcase of his skills. The Benoit influence was evident. Everything he did looked crisp and fluid, and for size and skill set, Smalls was the perfect opponent. Wayne doesn’t have Cody Melton’s underdog babyface appeal, but he’s a more complete wrestler, and that got him over with the fans. The personality profile had more than the usual depth to it, and got across his heritage as a 3rd generation wrestler…The return of Tim Thomason as editor was felt in this episode, as evidenced by the upgraded graphics and the beautiful video package on Chris Michaels…The interaction between King and Daniels was wonderful fun. No scripting necessary. Just give them the bullet points and let the camera roll. Unfortunately, the segment was plagued by audio problems…The Plunkett/Neal strapping deal was a pleasant surprise. Plunkett busted out yet another submission finisher. The strapping was pretty hardcore. Neal’s gritty determination was believable. Plunkett tends to be fairly blank when it comes to facial expressions, but he was oozing exasperation here…The main event was the least compelling piece of the show. It did the champions no favors, as the journeymen newcomers looked like the better team. They did a stellar job of feeding Melton. The botched finish didn’t help matters any. Bandana was great as a comedic heel. The push he’s gotten as a babyface has exceeded his ability level in the ring. The postmatch confrontation with King and Daniels was weird psychology with Haskins coming out to give the babyfaces a numerical advantage. I smell a rat…Have I mentioned how horribly unflattering the lighting is at Old Hickory? At least the crowd was livelier this week...A good show this week until that letdown of a main event.

02/05/2012 – Empire Pro Wrestling in Rossville on 2/11

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From Brian Slack:

Empire Pro Wrestling will be at the Empire Arena in Rossville, GA, on February 11. Matches to be announced. Tickets are $5. Bell time is at 8:00.

02/05/2012 – Florida Championship Wrestling Results from Tampa on 2/2

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From Brian Slack:

Florida Championship Wrestling was in Tampa, FL, on February 2 for a TV taping.

February 19 episode: Husky Harris & Bo Rotundo defeated Brad Maddox & Eli Cottonwood to win the vacant FCW Tag Team Championships, followed by Maddox turning on Cottonwood post-match; Antonio Cesaro defeated Xavier Woods; and Mike Dalton defeated Leo Kruger after Kruger was brought back to the ring by Road Dogg after Kruger tried to leave.

February 26 episode: Corey Graves defeated C.J. Parker; Seth Rollins defeated Rick Victor; Dean Ambrose defeated Sakamoto; Big E Langston defeated Jason Jordan; and Richie Steamboat vs. Damien Sandow ended in a time limit draw

March 4 episode: Bo Rotundo & Husky Harris defeated Antonio Cesaro & Alexander Rusev to retain the FCW Tag Team Championship; Seth Rollins defeated Brad Maddox (w/ Danielle and Rob Naylor); Kenneth Cameron defeated Jiro, followed by Byron Saxton leaving the announce table to attack Cameron; Raquel Diaz defeated Sofia Cortez and Audrey Marie in a three-way to retain the FCW Divas Championship; and Mike Dalton defeated Leo Kruger thanks to interference from Road Dogg to win the FCW Championship.

02/05/2012 – Dynasty Championship Wrestling in Phenix City on 2/11

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From Brian Slack:

Dynasty Championship Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Phenix City, AL, on February 11. Advertised: Dab Savage defends the DCW Championship against Simon Sermon; James Powers vs. Lance Tucker; the Wildchild vs. Bubba Rage; Iceman vs. Eli Stevens; and the Exotic Ones defend the DCW Championship against Drew Golden & C.J. Awesome. Tickets are $7. Bell time is at 8:00.

02/05/2012 – Classic Clip of the Day

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From Rich Tate:

In this classic clip, we see Bill Dromo & Don Fargo versus Tommy Gilbert & Terry Sawyer in 1978:

02/05/2012 – February 5 Georgia Wrestling Nostalgia

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From Rich Tate:

February 5, 1923 (Monday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (American Legion – Promoter) > Jockey Eager over Charley LeBey two falls to one > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Sailor Vinson over Freddie Boorde in the fourth round > Strangler Lewis over Carl Vasseur two falls to none / Notes: Billy Sandow (01) managed Lewis.

February 5, 1930 (Wednesday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Harper over George Tragos > Pete Sauer over Milo Steinborn

February 5, 1934 (Monday) – Atlanta, GA – Fair Street Arena (Jason Thompson – Promoter) > Hugh Winn versus George Harben > A.K. Bell versus the Masked Marvel (06)

February 5, 1935 (Tuesday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ed Williamson versus Charlie Harben ended in a no contest > Whitey Hewitt and Ed Helbig went to a draw at 60:00 > Dorv Roche over the Red Demon (01) at 40:00

February 5, 1936 (Wednesday) – Augusta, GA – New Coliseum (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Eli Fischer over Dick Powell > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross* over Pat Newman two falls to none to retain the title / Notes: Ross had been billed as Southern Lightweight Champion since January 8, 1936.

February 5, 1937 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Theatre (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Mrs. Billy White Wolfe over Clara Mortensen > Hans Steinke over Marvin Westenberg two falls to none > Jimmy Parker over Marshall Blackstock at 16:00 > George Hagen over Milo Steinborn two falls to none

February 5, 1937 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Northside Arena (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Red Dugan versus Bad Boy Brown > Frank Remille versus Bill Jeffries > John Ellis versus Honey Boy Hackney

February 5, 1943 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roland Kirchmeyer over Dorv Roche > Boom-Boom over Freddie Blassie > Al Massey and Rudy Strongberg went to a draw

February 5, 1960 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran & Vince Bryant over Chris Averoff & Bud Pella > Chief Little Eagle over Tokyo Joe (01) > Death Match: Freddie Blassie over Ray Gunkel / Notes: Jones was the special referee for the Blassie-Gunkel match. It was billed that there was to be an ambulance at the door, prepared to take away the loser of the match, and Blassie had vowed that if he did not put Gunkel in the hospital, he would leave Georgia. In the program for this card, the winner of the previous week’s Mystery Wrestler Contest was “Mr. Kay Fabian.” It was announced that Haystacks Calhoun would be on the card on March 5, 1960, and that Pepper Rodriguez and the Bat (03) would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. Little Eagle participated in an autograph session for fans.

February 5, 1962 (Monday) – Augusta, GA – William Bell Auditorium (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jean Gaullois & Paul Gaullois versus Jerry Miller & Bobby Christy > Johnny King (01) versus Juan Sebastian > Rito Carreon & Tito Carreon versus the Assassins (01) (Assassin #1 (01) & Assassin #2 (01))

February 5, 1963 (Tuesday) – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Bell and the Bat (03) went to a draw > the Steve Boys (Steve Bolus & Steve Kovacs) over Bronko Lubich & Prince Omar > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Choo-Choo Lynn* over Lenny Montana by disqualification to retain the title / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Lubich. The origin of this version of the Georgia Heavyweight Title is unclear to us at this time. However, we do know that this version and the one that would later extend from 1964 through 1981 were not the same.

February 5, 1965 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: George Harris & Crybaby Harris over Bill Dromo & Krusher Karlson to advance; the Mysterious Medics (01) (Mysterious Medic #1 & Mysterious Medic #2 (01)) over Ray Villmer & Gino Brito to advance; Joe Scarpa & Tony Marino (02) over Mario Galento & Red Roberts to advance; Scarpa & Marino over the Harris’ to advance; and Medics over Scarpa & Marino to win the title > Buddy Fuller over Dick Steinborn / Notes: The tournament for the Southern Tag Team Title was necessary because Jones had declared the title vacant on January 30, 1965, following a match between former champions the Medics and Fuller and Galento. The program for this card mentioned that Yukon Eric had died on January 16, 1965, and the cause of death was attributed to suicide. It was announced that Jack Bence, Darling Dagmar, and Baby Cheryl would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

February 5, 1971 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 (01) and Fidel Castillo went to a draw > Georgia Heavyweight Title One-Night Tournament: Bob Griffin over Skandor Akbar to advance; Dick Steinborn over Gene Bobo to advance; Kubla Khan over Eduardo DeLynch to advance; Assassin #2 (01) over Michel Dubois to advance; Jim Wilson over Mr. Ito (01) to advance; Luke Graham over Silento Rodriguez to advance; Nick Bockwinkel over Griffin to advance; Steinborn over Khan to advance; Assassin #2 over Wilson to advance; El Mongol over Graham by disqualification to advance; Bockwinkel over Steinborn to advance; Mongol over Assassin #2 by disqualification to advance; and Mongol over Bockwinkel to win the title / Notes: The tournament was to determine a new champion for the vacant title. The title had been vacant since the NWA reportedly recommended such action following an appeal filed by Homer O’Dell and Buddy Colt after Colt seemingly lost the title to Ray Gunkel on November 27, 1970. Jack Crawford managed Khan. Charlie Harben and Charlie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. It was announced that Bobo Brazil would be wrestling in Atlanta on February 12, 1971, and that Danny Hodge and Nikita Mulkovitch would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. Wilson participated in an autograph session for fans.

February 5, 1972 (Saturday) – Atlanta, GA – WTCG Studios (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: Bepo over Alex Medina & Cisco Grimaldo > Pat Kelly (02) & Mike Kelly over Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X (19) by disqualification > El Mongol over Bill White / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 (01) managed Von Stroheim, Bepo, and Mr. X.

February 5, 1974 (Tuesday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Jack Armstrong versus Lanny Poffo > Tornado Tag Team Match: Pat Kelly (02) & Mike Kelly versus the Royal Kangaroos (Jonathan Boyd & Norman Frederick Charles) > Death Match: Geto versus El Mongol > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Missouri Mauler* versus Ray Candy > Handicap Tag Team Match: Thunderbolt Patterson & Assassin #1 (01) versus Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 (01) & the Super Gladiator > Brass Knuckles Match: Wayne Cowan versus Ted Oates / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2 and the Missouri Mauler. George Cannon managed Geto.

February 5, 1974 (Tuesday) – Macon, GA – Macon Coliseum (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Lee Welch over Taru Hayashi > Jerry Lawler over Bobby Cash > Lumberjack Match: Rufus R. Jones over Gorgeous George, Jr., by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 (01)* over Ricky Gibson > Southeastern Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Armstrong over Bobby Duncum* by disqualification > Southeastern Tag Team Title Match: Ron Garvin & Terry Garvin over Tim Woods & Roberto Soto* to win the title / Notes: Gary Hart managed Bobby Duncum and Jerry Lawler. Jimmy Garvin managed the Garvins. George, Jr., was escorted to the ring by his valet Frenchy.

February 5, 1979 (Monday) – Augusta, GA – William Bell Auditorium (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pierre Lefebvre over Rick Oliver > Jerry Roberts over Larry Latham by disqualification > Tommy Rich over Ole Anderson by disqualification > Wahoo McDaniel over Stan Hansen > Andre the Giant over Ox Baker > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Masked Superstar* over Mr. Wrestling #1

February 5, 1979 (Monday) – Tate, GA – Tate Elementary School Gymnasium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan Hansen versus Thunderbolt Patterson

February 5, 1983 (Saturday) – Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Memorial Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Prichard over Pete Martin > Paul Ellering over Johnny Rich > the Moondogs (Rex (01) & Spot) over Ray Candy & Brad Armstrong > Dick Murdoch over the Super Destroyer (01) > Butch Reed over Ivan Koloff by disqualification / Notes: J.J. Dillon managed the Moondogs.

February 5, 1984 (Sunday) – Atlanta, GA – Omni Coliseum (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Rich over Jesse Barr > Brad Armstrong and Les Thornton went to a draw > Ron Garvin over King Kong Bundy by countout > Mr. R (01) over the Spoiler (02) by disqualification > National Television Title Match: Jake Roberts* over Jerry Brisco > Pez Whatley & Sweet Brown Sugar over the Road Warriors (Animal & Hawk) by disqualification > National Heavyweight Title Match: Ted DiBiase* over Jack Brisco / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Roberts, the Spoiler, and the Warriors.

February 5, 1985 (Tuesday) – Philadelphia, PA (Ole Anderson – Promoter / Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > Magnum T.A. over the Super Destroyer (01) > Dick Slater over Joel Deaton > Billy Graham over Brian Adidas > Ole Anderson & Thunderbolt Patterson over the Hollywood Blonds (02) (Ted Oates & Rip Rogers) > Tully Blanchard over Manny Fernandez (01) > Ric Flair over Ricky Steamboat > Ron Garvin versus Wahoo McDaniel ended in a no contest > Bob Backlund & Dusty Rhodes over Ron Bass & Black Bart

02/05/2012 – February 5 Birthdays and Memoriams

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From Rich Tate:

The following information 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.

According to our records, Susie Spirit and Madison Rayne celebrate birthdays today.

Chris Belkas died at the age of 63 on this day in 1982, and El Santo was 66 when he passed in 1984. Renato Torres passed away on this day in 2009.

02/04/2012 – Universal Championship Wrestling in Norcross on 2/24

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From Brian Slack:

Universal Championship Wrestling will be at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross, GA, on February 24. Advertised: Scott Steiner, Hijo de-Rey Misterio, Hot Like Lava, Adrian Hawkins, the Rock & Roll Express, Buff Bagwell, Luke Gallows, and Johnny Swinger. Tickets are $45 VIP Super Passes, which is a front row ticket and a backstage pass, $20 advance ringside, $25 at the door ringside, $12 advance adult general admission, $15 at the door adult general admission, $7 child general admission for ages 6-12, and free child general admission for children under 6. Bell time is at 8:00. For more information email ucwlive@gmail.com.

02/04/2012 – NWA Legends Announces Addition of Legendary Tag Team

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From Rich Tate:

Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson (a/k/a the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express) will be at the NWA Legends event in Charlotte, NC, in August. Also previously confirmed to appear are Magnum T.A., Tully Blanchard, Denny Brown, Tommy Young, Bill Caudle, and Rich Landrum.

02/04/2012 – Independent Championship Wrestling in Miami on 2/18

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From Brian Slack:

Independent Championship Wrestling will be at the Polish American Club in Miami, FL, on February 18. Advertised: J-Biggs vs. Vega; Shawn Prime vs. Dash Maverick; Sean Allen vs. Maxx Stardom; and Mykal Manix vs. Gus Gomez. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:30.

02/04/2012 – Midnight Black Mass Archive with Kevin Helms

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From Rich Tate:

Friday night’s edition of Midnight Black Mass, hosted by Rev. Dan Wilson, featured Kevin Helms (Pinhead from Hellraiser III), music and comic news, the return of the Séance of the Damned, and TV Casualty looked at Batman: TAS (“the Forgotten”).

Click here for the archive.

02/04/2012 – World Xtreme Wrestling in Minneola on 2/11

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From Brian Slack:

World Xtreme Wrestling will be at the Recreation Center in Minneola, FL, on February 11. Advertised: Alex G & Excalibur vs. Rico Moon & Bryan Maddox; Nick Nero defends the WXW TV Championship against Sean Maluta and C.J. O'Doyle in a three-way match; the Highwaymen defends the WXW Tag Team Championship against the NuYoRicanz; and Mercedes Martinez defends the WXW Women's Championship against Kimberly in a 2-of-3 falls match. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 7:00. For more information, call (352) 988-5499.

02/04/2012 – Ohio Valley Wrestling Report from Louisville on 2/1

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From Trent Van Drisse:

Here's the Ohio Valley Wrestling television taping report for February 1st, 2012, on what was an eventful night for OVW. It was a night that saw the departure of one roster member, while another returned, in a different capacity, at least for now. The departed one is Marcus Anthony, who lost a loser leave OVW match to Johnny Spade on this show, which I'll get to later in this report. Some Internet sites are reporting today that Marcus Anthony has signed with the WWE, and if that is the case, huge congrats Marcus Anthony! I predicted he would get signed somewhere months ago. He's not tall, he's not especially young, very inexperienced, but he's got the head turning look the big time loves, some charisma, and intriguing in ring ability, if it can be harnessed.

The returnee last night was one legged Iraq war hero Michael Hayes, and more on that later in this report as well.

This was also the "go home" show for the February 4th Saturday Night Special, and a few matches were made for that show tonight, but this Saturday Night Special is not an important one, has no title matches announced on it, and has not been built up much at all.

The TV announcers tonight were Dean Hill, Gilbert Corsey, and Kenny Bolin. Ron Hed and Brittany DeVore were the ring announcers. The attendance was a bit over 100.

Here's the link to a news story on Louisville's WHAS 11 on "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity" play, which features OVW's Jamin Olivencia. Olivencia does some light hearted wrestling spots with the female host in this piece.

The DVD of the "Steel cage Apocalypse" January 7th Saturday Night Special, featuring a cage match of Michael Hayes vs Mohamad Ali Vaez in front of a sold out, standing room only crowd, has been released.

1. Dylan Bostic beat Tony Gunn

Dark match. I spotted Michael Hayes' Mother in the crowd. Hmmmm....Bostic in new black trunks. Gunn attacked him before the bell. It was all Tony Gunn here, until Bostic pinned Gunn out of the blue with a sunset flip in an upset. I think this was Bostic's first singles win in OVW.

2. James "Moose" Thomas, Joe Coleman & Jack Black w/Prince Bolin & Mickey beat Jimbo Onno, Randy Terrez & Elvis Pridemore

Also a dark match. Coleman and Mickey where kidnapped last week by Los Locos(Anarquia & "Rudo" Raul Lamotta), but they were back unscathed this week. Manager Prince Bolin faces Lamotta in a Lumberjack strap match this Saturday. I didn't think Bolin was going to get his men back until AFTER that match. Oh well, this is dark, it doesn't "count" right. Heh. Plus, they never did explain last week why Jack Black joined BS 2.0. Terrez and Coleman going at it early. Terrez tried a 'Rana on Moose Thomas, but couldn't take him off his feet. Moose then turned Terrez inside out with a clothesline. Terrez taking the heat. Pridemore and Black in with some dreadful moments together, but thankfully Moose put an end to that misery with his "Moose kick" on Elvis to win it for BS 2.0.

3. Brandon Espinosa beat Nick Cutler

Another dark match. Cutler's first appearance in OVW, I believe he's another guy out of Missouri. Cutler got a little in on Espinosa, but Espinosa dominated, and then dropped Cutler down for the win, while yelling comments at Paredyse. Espinosa, as he's been doing lately, then put a dress on Cutler, and smeared lipstick on his face, which appeared to be white, or yellow lipstick this time.

4. Lennox Norris beat Heath Hatton

Was this a dark match? I don't know, it was confusing. The announcers were treating this like it was the start of the taping, which was very odd with two jobbers going at it. I figured someone would come out and destroy both Norris and Hatton, but it didn't happen. Hatton with some clotheslines on Norris. Norris beat Hatton clean with a swinging neckbreaker. Huh??? Very strange.

Next came a VERY long pause, so I really wonder what was up with that last match. They were clearly stalling big time, and it appeared to have nothing to do with anything technically as all the camera people were standing around looking bored.

The OVW intro music played, with clips of the Mascagni Family on the screens, and that was strange too. Not sure if that was a mistake or not.

Finally out to the ring came OMG("Smooth" Johnny Spade & Shiloh Jonze), along with Jason Wayne and Paredyse. These are the top babyfaces in OVW now, which lets you know things aren't super deep on top on the face side in OVW these days. Spade and Jonze, the current OVW Southern tag team champions, were wearing new red pants.

Jason Wayne took the mic and talked about how much he hates Christian Mascagni, and now it's gone to even higher levels. Wayne spoke of how Rob Terry interfered during his match against OVW champ Rudy Switchblade two weeks ago, and how Mascagni made himself the referee when Wayne was beaten by Rob Terry last week. Wayne said enough is enough, it's time for Mascagni to pay. Spade tonight we make a stand and draw the line.

Out came the entire Mascagni family, Marcus Anthony, Rob Terry, Jessie Godderz, Momahad Ali Vaez, and Rudy Switchblade, all in their wrestling gear. Christian Mascagni, of course, was in a suit. Mascagni said he was "Talent arbitrator" now of OVW, so he calls the shots. Mascagni said he was ordering several matches tonight as "punishment", and those matches were as follows. Jessie Godderz vs Shiloh Jonze, Rob Terry vs Paredyse, Mohamad Ali Vaez vs Jason Wayne, and a TV main event tonight of Marcus Anthony vs Johnny Spade. Mascagni then ordered all of the good guys to get out of "his" ring, or he'd fire them all. Mascagni spent the whole night threatening to fire people, he used the "I'll fire you" line way too much I thought. How could he fire anyone anyhow? He's the "Talent arbitrator"?? What does that even mean? He makes decisions on disputes between talents? Perhaps makes matches? I don't see where that means power to fire people. In fact, if you really think about it, "Talent arbitrator" is about as much of an ambiguous nothing term as "sports entertainment" is. Which actually has no definition, and means nothing.

5. Jessie Godderz w/Christian Mascagni beat Shiloh Jonze

Jonze with a dropkick and chops on Godderz early. Jonze had control for most of this one, but Godderz won by holding the pants of Jonze on a roll up. Godderz beat on Jonze more after the match, but Johnny Spade made the save for Jonze.

Mascagni took the mic and ordered Spade to stop. Mascagni said Spade has been a problem for him for a long time now. Mascagni then said that now tonights Marcus Anthony vs Johnny Spade would be a loser leaves OVW match.

They aired a Lennox Norris video, of him disco dancing, and talking. What the....Are they actually going to push Lennox Norris here now??? Yikes.

6. Chris Silvio w/Mo Green & Mary Mary beat Mike Mondo to retain the OVW TV title

Since I guess Taryn Shay is now gone from Team Tie Dye, and maybe gone from OVW, Silvio and Green and a new lady with them here, who Mo Green introduced as "Mary Mary quite contrary". She wore fur on her shoulders, with a gold lame top and skirt. Mondo now has a wild hair do, brown on one side, with a wavy streak of blonde going around most of the other side, and a beard. I read that Mondo is now "officially" signed to ROH, so big congrats to him. It's funny though, it was announced he was signed months ago, then it later said he wasn't, and now again he is, this time "officially". Heh. Mondo hasn't been wrestling on OVW TV lately, but he's done some dark matches. I hope this match tonight means he will still appear on OVW TV on a somewhat regular basis. Both Mondo and Silvio looked really crisp early. Mondo directed his attack on the left arm of Silvio, and did some neat stuff, including a Divorce court on Silvio, followed by a cool looking submission attempt, bending Silvio's left arm way back. Mo Green grabbed Mondo's foot with his cane to distract Mondo. Mondo then made the fatal mistake of chasing Mo Green around on the floor. Green baited Mondo back into the ring, where Silvio blasted Mondo with his "Rocket punch" to win it, and retain the TV title. Not sure if Silvio used the brass knucks this time or not, as he's prone to do. If he did, he did an expert Jerry Lawler level job of hiding it, because I didn't see it. This match wasn't long, but it was really good while it lasted. I'd like to see these two go at it again.

Prince Bolin, like last week, was again on Mickey's case backstage about bringing him the wrong brand of water.

Christian Mascagni walked into Trailer Park Trash' office backstage, and told TPT, the director of wrestling operations to get out of what his now "his" office. Mascagni handed TPT a letter from the OVW BOD to prove he can do this. TPT said he was going to the board with this, and promised Mascagni he'd be back.

Mascagni hung a sign on the door of his new office, and tried to start getting some work done, when Ted McNaler and Adam Revolver both barged in, arguing with each other, as always. Both plead their case on the other to Mascagni. Mascagni said he was ordering McNaler vs Revolver and a partner of his choosing in a handicap match tonight, and if McNaler can win that, it will be McNaler vs Revolver one on one this Saturday. McNaler accepted the challenge.

7. Jason Wayne beat Mohamad Ali Vaez w/Christian Mascagni

It's weird, since beating Michael Hayes in a cage match at the January Saturday Night Special, with the stip that Hayes must quit wrestling, Mohamad Ali Vaez has totally been on ice in OVW. He hasn't done anything, other then appear in segments with the Mascagni family, and he was not the focal point of most of those. This was his first TV match since beating Hayes in the cage. Wayne took Vaez down quickly with clotheslines here. Wayne in total control early, giving Vaez a big powerslam. Wayne tried a second powerslam, but Vaez wiggled out. Christian Mascagni took the mic and stopped the match, and ordered the clothesline be banned, since they are deemed too dangerous for the NFL, for this this match only. Vaez attacked the distracted Wayne from behind to gain control. The crowd was the loudest here they'd been all night. Wayne regained control, and went for a Samoan drop, but Mascagni took the mic again, said Jason Wayne wasn't even Samoan, and Mascagni then banned the Samoan drop, for this match only. Vaez clipped the knee of Wayne from behind to take control of the bout once again.

All of a sudden out to the floor came Michael Hayes. Danny Davis told Hayes a few weeks ago to come see him about an "opportunity" he may have for him, since Hayes can't wrestle anymore. That "opportunity" must have been for a Janitorial position, because here Hayes had a push broom, and started sweeping the mats around ringside. Hayes also had a spray bottle and a rag in his back pockets. Vaez was working on the leg of Jason Wayne, but then he saw Hayes at ringside, and started screaming at Hayes that he quit, and that he was supposed to be out of here. The crowd popped for Hayes, in a curious manner. Meanwhile, Jason Wayne hit a majorly distracted Vaez with his full nelson slam finisher to win it, while Hayes just swept his way to the back. Heh.

A video aired of clips from the "moment in Paredyse" segment last week when the Lumberjack strap match for this Saturday between Raul Lamotta and Prince Bolin was set up.

8. Ted McNaler beat Adam Revolver & Jose

Jose is a student here, and this is one big Puerto Rican guy. Huge even, and in pretty decent shape. Has a good look, but this was his first TV appearance, and he's clearly greener than goose droppings, but a guy that size and look is gonna get a chance. McNaler was dominated by Jose early. Revolver came in and went to work on McNaler, only after he'd been softened up. This ended up being yet another of the seemingly endless string OVW matches that involve a chase scene. The finish of his chase was McNaler kicking the top rope into the groinular region of Jose as he tried to come back in the ring over the top rope. McNaler then gave Jose a DDT to win it. So as a result of this victory, McNaler gets to face Adam Revolver one on one this Saturday. But wait....

Christian Mascagni came out and took the mic yet again. Mascagni said McNaler would indeed now face Revolver this Saturday, but Mascagni said in the back McNaler claimed that he could beat Adam Revolver with one arm tied behind his back. Mascagni said he'd give McNaler a chance to prove just that, so now it will be McNaler with one arm tied behind his back vs Revolver this Saturday.

Brittany DeVore did a backstage interview with Brandon Espinosa. DeVore asked Espinosa about his "odd behavior" since facing, and losing, to Paredyse at the January Saturday Night Special. That "odd behavior" is Espinosa putting a dress and make up his beaten opponents. Espiniosa said he sees Paredyse across the ring with him during every match he has, and he will keep on beating, and humiliating, people to prove he is better than that sissy Paredyse.

Dean Hill, Gilbert Corsey and Kenny Bolin were talking at the announce desk about something.

9. Rob Terry w/Christian Mascagni beat Paredyse

Paredyse copped a feel on the rippled chest of Rob Terry early. Paredyse then slapped Terry on the ass, and hit two nice high dropkicks on Terry. Mascagni grabbed Paredyse' foot to stop his momentum cold. Terry hit a chokeslam to beat Paredyse. This was short, but this was by far the best Terry has looked in OVW thus far.

10. "Smooth" Johnny Spade beat Marcus Anthony w/Christian Mascagni in a loser leaves OVW match

Mascagni came out a large cardboard OVW logo. Mascagni then took the mic(yet again), and ordered Dean Hill, Kenny Bolin, Brittany DeVore and Ron Hed all to leave, with Mascagni again threatening to "fire people" repeatedly. Only Gilbert Corsey was left. Mascagni then brought out Rudy Switchblade and Jessie Godderz as the new TV announcers, and Mohamad Ali Vaez and Rob Terry as the new ring announcers. Terry, in his first time on the mic in OVW, announced Johnny Spade at "150 pounds if lucky". heh. Marcus Anthony attacked Spade from behind, and the match was on. All of the Mascagni family got up the ring apron, I guess to lay a gangland style beating on Johnny Spade, when Trailer Park Trash came to ringside. TPT said he just came from a meeting with OVW Board. TPT told Spade that he can't change the loser leaves OVW stipulation of this match, but he can order all of the Mascagni family to leave now. How exactly? This made no sense. I mean what did that wacky, not to mention mysterious, and always flip flopping wildly, OVW BOD order in this case exactly? Why would they all just do what TPT said anyhow, if Mascagni is in charge here? The logic simply isn't there in this booking. But nevertheless, the argumentative, but in the end obedient, Mascagni family members went backstage, and then Hill, Bolin, DeVore and Hed came back out and assumed their regular positions and duties. Wow. lol

Meanwhile in the match, and yes there was still a match going on here, Anthony continued to totally dominate Spade. Anthony pressed Spade over his head, and then dropped Spade down with a nice powerslam. Anthony pressed Spade over his head again, but Spade got free, and then hit Anthony with a superkick to win it. So Marcus Anthony is now suddenly gone from OVW. Is he Florida bound? Time will tell. All of the Mascagni family consoled Anthony on the floor, while Dean Hill led the crowd in the singing of "Na na na na goodbye", which was hard to do with Spade's music still playing.

Trailer Park Trash grabbed the mic again and told Mascagni that this Saturday will also be his family of Godderz, Terry, Vaez & Switcblade vs Spade, Shiloh Jonze, Jason Wayne, and Paredyse.

Well, obviously a lot went on this week. This was easily the best show in a few weeks. Still though, way too much Mascagni, but at least it was more entertaining this week.

02/04/2012 – World Wrestling Alliance 4 in Atlanta on 2/9

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From Brian Slack:

World Wrestling Alliance 4 will be at the WWA4 Wrestling School in Atlanta, GA, on February 9. Matches to be announced. Tickets are free. Bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (404) 667-1484.

02/04/2012 – Classic Clip of the Day

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From Rich Tate:

In this classic clip, we see Whipper Watson versus Chief Chewacki:

02/04/2012 – February 4 Georgia Wrestling Nostalgia

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From Rich Tate:

February 4, 1935 (Monday) – Augusta, GA – New Coliseum (Jack Browning – Promoter) > Ed Nolan over Bill Middlekauff two falls to one > Dobie Osborne over Cowboy Luttrall / Notes: Inman Rabon also reportedly won a match on this card, but his opponent was not referenced.

February 4, 1936 (Tuesday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Theatre (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Speer over Pat McClary by disqualification > Paul Jones (01) and Roland Kirchmeyer went to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Danno O’Mahoney* over Dorv Roche to retain the title / Notes: McClary substituted for Hank Matheny in the match against Speer. O’Mahoney had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he went over Jim Londos in Boston, MA, on June 27, 1935. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

February 4, 1938 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Warren Arena (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Wyckoff over Bill Bartush > Red Ryan over Babe Zaharias by disqualification

February 4, 1938 (Friday) – Augusta, GA – New Coliseum (L.A. Roche – Promoter) > Tony Marino (01) over Ernie Arthur > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jack Ross over Raoul Lopez* to win the title / Notes: It is unclear as to how Lopez came to be recognized as Southern Lightweight Champion. The last reference we have found shows Ross winning the title from Mike Nazarian on December 9, 1936.

February 4, 1952 (Monday) – Augusta, GA – William Bell Auditorium (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Newman versus Sonny Kurgis > Don McIntyre versus Lou Plummer > Jack Dillon versus Nick Carter > Don McIntyre & Sonny Kurgis versus Lou Plummer & Lou Newman

February 4, 1955 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart over Tommy O’Toole > Chris Averoff over Benny Matta > Red McIntyre & Chief Big Heart over Tommy O’Toole & Aldo Bogni > Jerry Graham over Dizzy Davis

February 4, 1964 (Tuesday) – Macon, GA – Macon City Auditorium (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Bob Morrow and Jack Vansky went to a draw > Women’s Match: Margaret Garcia over Andrea Swenson > Johnny Bruce over George Wolfe > Mixed Tag Team Match: Bob Morrow & Margaret Garcia over Jack Vansky & Andrea Swenson > Billy Hines & Bad Boy Hines over Greg Peterson & Little Abner

February 4, 1966 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Greene over Johnny Apollo > Chin Lee (02) over Tony Nero > Midget Match: Lord Littlebrook over Frenchy Lamont > Eric Von Brauner & Karl Von Brauner over Derrell Cochran & Mario Galento > World Tag Team Title Match: Al Costello & Louie Tillet over the Mysterious Medics (01) (Mysterious Medic #1 & Mysterious Medic #2 (01)) to win the title / Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed the Von Brauners. The Costello/Tillet-Medics match for the World Tag Team Title was the final match of a tournament that began on January 28, 1966, in an effort to determine new champions. The program for this card featured an advertisement for Al Means Ford, located at 1665 Scott Boulevard in Decatur, with a photo of a crowned Freddie Blassie saying, “No other dealer can beat my deal … They wouldn’t dare!” It was announced that Jones was negotiating with Gene Kiniski, Tarzan Tyler, and Dick the Bruiser for some future dates.

February 4, 1969 (Tuesday) – Macon, GA – Macon Coliseum (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez and Corsica Jean went to a draw > Tim Geohagen over Tony Barbetta > Seiji Sakaguchi over Bob Armstrong > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dale Lewis* over Hans Schmidt by disqualification to retain the title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Lewis and Sakaguchi. Lewis had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he went over the Professional on December 27, 1968, in Atlanta.

February 4, 1972 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto over Bill White > Pat Kelly (02) & Mike Kelly over Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X (19) by disqualification > Billy Spears over Jimmy Valentine > Bepo over Klondike Bill > Jimmy Dancing Bear & El Mongol over Rocket Monroe & Flash Monroe > Round Robin One-Night Tournament: Nick Bockwinkel over Dick Steinborn to advance; Buddy Colt over Bockwinkel to advance; Steinborn over Colt to advance; and Steinborn over Bockwinkel by disqualification to win the tournament / Notes: The tournament was to determine the challenger to wrestle the Georgia Heavyweight Champion on a future card. It is unclear exactly when this title match took place, as we cannot find documentation of a title match close to this date with Steinborn as the challenger. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It was announced that Haystacks Calhoun and Assassin #2 (01) would be wrestling in Atlanta on February 11, 1972, and that Koa Tiki would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. The Kellys participated in an autograph session for fans.

February 4, 1975 (Tuesday) – Macon, GA – Macon Coliseum (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > United States Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Orton, Jr.,* versus Ricky Gibson > Women’s World Tag Team Title Match: Joyce Grable (02) & Vicky Williams* versus Donna Christianello & Paula Kaye > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Ron Garvin & Roger Kirby over Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden* to win the title > Danny Little Bear versus the Assassin (01) > Buddy Colt versus Andre the Giant / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Garvin. Rock Hunter managed the Assassin. Bearcat Wright managed Kirby and Colt.

February 4, 1977 (Friday) – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Municipal Auditorium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Backlund and Raymond Rougeau went to a draw > the French Angel (02) over Randy Colley > Black Atlas over Bill Howard > Abdullah the Butcher over Dean Ho > Handicap Match: Thunderbolt Patterson over Ole Anderson & Gene Anderson by disqualification > Texas Death Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 (01) over Harley Race > Dick Slater and Mr. Wrestling #1 went to a draw / Notes: J.J. Dillon managed the Angel.

February 4, 1978 (Saturday) – Atlanta, GA – WTCG Studios (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen over Raymond Rougeau & Pierre Lefebvre > Abdullah the Butcher over Clarence Wilson > Adrian Adonis over Intern #2 > Jacques Goulet over Randy Alls > Tony Atlas & Mr. Wrestling #2 (01) over Luke Graham & Butch Malone / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah. It was announced that Nick Bockwinkel would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

February 4, 1978 (Saturday) – Marietta, GA – Cobb County Civic Center (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Luke Graham over Bill Irwin > Charlie Cook over Butch Malone > Adrian Adonis over the Invader (06) > Dick Slater & Tony Atlas versus Ole Anderson & Ric Flair ended in a no contest > Georgia Television Title Match: Bob Armstrong* over Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah.

February 4, 1979 (Sunday) – Macon, GA – Macon Coliseum (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall and the Grappler (02) went to a draw > Mixed Tag Team Match: Raymond Rougeau & Vicky Williams over Larry Latham & Leilani Kai > Thunderbolt Patterson over Luke Graham > Macon Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* over Ole Anderson > Andre the Giant & Mr. Wrestling #2 (01) over Stan Hansen & the Masked Superstar / Notes: Graham substituted for King Kong Mosca in the match against Patterson.

February 4, 1979 (Sunday) – Marietta, GA – Cobb County Civic Center (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Raymond Rougeau over Rick Oliver > Jerry Roberts and Pierre Lefebvre went to a draw > Tommy Rich over Luke Graham by disqualification > Wahoo McDaniel over Ole Anderson > Mr. Wrestling #2 (01) & Andre the Giant over Stan Hansen & the Masked Superstar

February 4, 1980 (Monday) – Augusta, GA – William Bell Auditorium (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Travis over Dutch Mantell > Lars Anderson over Alexis Smirnoff > Tommy Rich over Ivan Koloff > Texas Death Match: Kevin Sullivan over Austin Idol > Handicap Match: Mr. Wrestling #2 (01) & Andre the Giant over Toru Tanaka & Killer Khan & the Great Mephisto / Notes: Mephisto managed Khan. Rock Hunter managed Koloff and Smirnoff.

February 4, 1981 (Wednesday) – Columbus, GA – Columbus Municipal Auditorium (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Keirn and Alexis Smirnoff went to a draw > Robert Fuller over Abdul Zataar > Steve Olsonoski over Bobby Eaton by disqualification > Tony Atlas over Kevin Sullivan > the Freebirds (01) (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) over Ted DiBiase & Stan Frazier by countout > Andre the Giant over Michael Hayes / Notes: Gordy and Roberts were Hayes’ corner during the match against Andre. Hayes was in the Freebirds’ corner during the match against DiBiase and Frazier.

February 4, 1983 (Friday) – Porterdale, GA – Porterdale Memorial Gymnasium (Paul Jones (01) – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > the Iron Sheik over Joe Lightfoot > the Moondogs (Rex (01) & Spot) over Johnny Rich & Brad Armstrong > Tito Santana and the Super Destroyer (01) went to a draw > Butch Reed over Buzz Sawyer / Notes: J.J. Dillon managed the Moondogs.

02/04/2012 – February 4 Events

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From Rich Tate:

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, NC. Advertised: Bobby Roode versus Jeff Hardy; James Storm versus Kurt Angle; A.J. Styles versus Kazarian; Gail Kim versus Velvet Sky; a three-way featuring Austin Aries, Jesse Sorensen, and Zema Ion; Garrett Bischoff versus Gunner (w/ Ric Flair); and Robbie E & Robbie T versus Eric Young & ODB. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

Georgia Championship Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Cordele, GA. Advertised: Jake Slater vs. Sugar Lloyd; Tommy Rich vs. Joel Deaton; the Washington Bullets vs. the Exotic Ones; and a battle royal to determine the GCW Cordele City Championship. Tickets are $12 ringside, $10 general admission and $5 children under 13. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00.

The Peachstate Wrestling Alliance will be at the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, GA. Advertised: Cru Jones defends the PWA Heritage Championship against Steve Stiles; Robert Gibson & Mike Jackson vs. J-Rod & C.J. Awesome; and Damon Taz vs. Johnny Slaughter. Tickets are $10 advance ringside, $12 at the door ringside, $8 advance general admission, and $10 at the door general admission. Advance tickets can be purchased at the K-Mart in Carrollton on the day of the show from 9:00-5:00. Doors open at 7:00 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (770) 328-1162.

Showtime All-Star Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Old Hickory, TN. Advertised: Chase Stevens, Drew Haskins, Derrick King, Ricochet, Vordell Walker, Jeremiah Plunkett, Cody Melton, Johnny Bandana, the Brotherhood, and Micah and Tracy Taylor. Bell time is 7 pm. Tickets are $10 and $12.

Great Championship Wrestling will be at the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL. Advertised: in the first round of the GCW Championship tournament, Cru Jones vs. Chris Jacobs and Otto Von Gruber vs. Spiral. Tickets are $10 adult, $5 children 6-12, and free for children under 6. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:30. For more information, call (334) 448-8848.

Glynn County Championship Wrestling will be at Club Mayhamm in Brunswick, GA. Advertised: Cameron La'Rue vs. Tetchi Makuji; KayZee vs. Eric Curtis for the GCCW Lightweight Championship; King of Spades defends the GCCW US Championship against Kidd Hollywood; Nemesis vs. Gabriel Xavier; D.J. Tino vs. Alex Matthews; Robert Torn vs. Night Train; and Chris Anthony vs. Jay Stevens. Tickets are $8 adult and $5 children. Bring in event flyer and receive $1 off of admission. Tickets for groups of 4 or more are $5 per person. Doors open at 3:00 and bell time is at 3:30.

Impact Pro Wrestling will be at the Old Town Hall in New Brockton, AL. Advertised: the Original Trooper defends the IPW Championship against Cameron Frost; David Prime defends the IPW Fusion Championship against Chuck N. Dales; the Sadist Kingdom (Victor Cru & Michael DeSade, w/ Jimmy Hinder) defends the IPW Tag Team Championship against T-Bolt & K.C.; Jessie Belle Smothers vs. Becki Kennedi; Waylon Barley & Mike Freska vs. Shogun (Shane Gibson & Joe Milo); the Initial Shock (Xtreme G & J.T. Angel) vs. Chris Corbin & Doug Williams; and Maze vs. the California Kid vs. a mystery opponent in a triple threat match. Tickets are $7. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:30.

I Believe in Wrestling will be at the Team Vision Dojo in Orlando, FL. Advertised: Santana, Chasyn Rance, J.D. Amazing, Lince Dorado, Ray Beez, Christina Von Eerie, and Sean Davis. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7:30 and bell time is at 8:00.

NWA Deep Southern Championship Wrestling will be at Fannin County High School's Old Gym in Blue Ridge, GA. Advertised: Brian Rivers defends the NWA DSCW Championship against Chip Hazard. Also scheduled is a musical performance by Kevin Denney from 6:00 to 7:00. Tickets are $8 adult and free for children under 13. Doors open at 5:30 and bell time is at 7:00. For more information, call (706) 889-1803.

AWF World of Wild will be at the AWF Arena in Ringgold, GA. Advertised: Paul Lee defends the WOW Championship against Ironman; and the Jump on it Boys vs. Kriminal Mindz vs. Hamill & Rokk vs. Esom Hill Boys. Tickets are $10 advance ringside, $8 advance general admission, $12 ringside, $10 general admission, and $6 children under 10. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (706) 965-8509.

Ultimate Wrestling will be at the American Legion Post #33 in Pensacola, FL. Advertised: OMEGA, Matt Havard, Terry Allen Jones, the Black Wolf, Cameron Thomas, Brian Caige, Suicydal Soulja, Marcus Gibbs, Kory Jackson, Justin Stone, Buddah, Bushido, and Aaron Hart. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 children and military, and free for people in wheelchairs. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is at 7:00.

Empire Pro Wrestling will be at the Empire Arena in Rossville, GA. Advertised: Jerry Anderson, Jason Hampton, Drew Delight, Rush, and Rufus Black. Tickets are $5. Bell time is at 8:00.

Southern Legacy Wrestling will be at the Old Cherokee Glass Building in Centre, AL. Tickets are $5 and free for children under 6. Bell time is at 7:30. For more information, call (256) 523-3709.

Global Championship Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Palmerdale, AL. Tickets are $10. Bell time is at 7:30.

New Florida Wrestling will be at the NFW Arena in Lakeland, FL. Tickets are $10. Bell time is at 7:30.

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02/04/2012 – February 4 Birthdays and Memoriams

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From Rich Tate:

The following information 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.

According to our records, Chris Sabin celebrates a birthday today.

Billy ‘Whipper’ Watson died at the age of 74 on this day in 1990, and Pedro Martinez was 82 when he passed away in 1998.

02/03/2012 – Vintage Wrestling in Sanford on 2/11

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From Brian Slack:

Vintage Wrestling will be at the Salvation Army Gym in Sanford, FL, on February 11. Advertised: Sam Shaw & Milo Beasley vs. King Ciatso & Simon Sez; Bruce Santee vs. Michael Zaki; Kory Chavis vs. John Allen; and Rocky Santiago vs. Aaron Epic. Advance tickets are $12 adult and $8 children under 10. Tickets at the door are $15 adult and $10 children under 10. For more information, call (386) 801-3353.