SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 02/28/2009
NEWS and NOTES
World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown crew will be in Burlington, VT, at the Memorial Auditorium, tonight. Advertised: Jeff Hardy (billed as WWE Champ, seriously) & Triple H versus Vladimir Kozlov & Edge; and Mr. Kennedy (really?) versus the Big Show. Also on the bill: Shelton Benjamin, R-Truth, Hurricane Helms, Umaga, Maria, and Carlito & Primo Colon. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
WWE’s RAW/ECW crew will be at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA, tonight. Advertised: Shawn Michaels & CM Punk versus Randy Orton & Edge; Jack Swagger defends the WWE ECW Title against Christian; Chris Jericho versus Kofi Kingston; Mark Henry versus Finlay in a Belfast brawl; and Santino Marella versus Kane. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
WWE results from the SmackDown house show at the Cornwall Civic Complex in Cornwall, ON, on February 27: Matt Hardy over Kung Funaki; Kizarny over Eric Escobar; Jimmy Wang Yang over Chavo Guerrero, Jr.; Carlito & Primo Colon over Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel and Jesse & Festus to retain the WWE Tag Team Title; Maryse over Eve Torres to retain the WWE Divas Title; the Great Khali over WWE US Heavyweight Champion Shelton Benjamin by countout in a title match; and Edge over Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title.
WWE results from the RAW/ECW house show at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, NY, on February 27: CM Punk over William Regal; Mike Knox over Goldust; Melina over Beth Phoenix; Santino Marella versus the Boogeyman never happened, as Boogeyman chased Marella away; Kane over Kofi Kingston; Finlay over Mark Henry in a Belfast brawl; Jack Swagger over Christian; and Shawn Michaels, John Cena & Triple H over Chris Jericho, Randy Orton & Vladimir Kozlov.
An updated lineup forTotal Nonstop Action’s Destination X PPV, which will be broadcast live from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, on March 15: Sting defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Kurt Angle, with Jeff Jarrett as referee and Mick Foley as enforcer; Beer Money defends the TNA World Tag Team Title against Team 3D; Booker T defends the TNA Legends Title against A.J. Styles; Scott Steiner versus Samoa Joe; Taylor Wilde, Roxxi Laveaux, and “Sarah Palin’ versus Madison Rayne & the Beautiful People; and Alex Shelley defends the TNA X Division Title in the Ultimate X match against Chris Sabin, Jay Lethal, Consequences Creed, and Suicide.
The final overall rating for Thursday’s edition of TNA’s iMPACT was 1.3.
Ring of Honor will be at the Arena in Philadelphia, PA, tonight. Advertised: a grudge match featuring Jimmy Jacobs versus Tyler Black; Nigel McGuinness versus Jay Briscoe; and Bryan Danielson versus Austin Aries. Also on the bill: Kevin Steen, Jerry Lynn, Chris Hero, Eddie Edwards, Larry Sweeney, Kenny King, Rhett Titus, Brent Albright, Brodie Lee, Sara Del Ray, Claudio Castagnoli, Necro Butcher, Sterling James Keenan, the Dark City Fight Club, Cheech, and Cloudy. Bell time is 7:30 PM. This will be the first taping for the upcoming HDNet program, which will debut on March 21 at 8:00 PM ET.
ROH results from the house show at the Danbury Police Athletic League Building in Danbury, CT, on February 27: Alex Payne & Andy Ridge over Antonio Thomas & Prince Jaleel; Grizzly Redwood over Ernie Osiris; Bobby Fish over Papadon; Kenny King & Rhett Titus over Erick Stevens & Bobby Dempsey; Brent Albright and Claudio Castagnoli ended to a draw, with Castagnoli attacking Danielson post-match; Kevin Steen & Jay Briscoe over Eddie Edwards & Chris Hero, with a post-match brawl and Mark Briscoe making the save; Bryan Danielson over Delirious, with Jimmy Jacobs and Delirious doing some push-and-shove post-match before hugging and returning to the back; Austin Aries over Sami Callahan; Necro Butcher over Brodie Lee in a street fight; and Nigel McGuinness over Jimmy Jacobs, Tyler Black, and Jerry Lynn in an elimination match to retain the ROH World Heavyweight Title, with a post-match brawl between Black and Jacobs, with Lynn and Delirious also getting involved.
NWA Charlotte presents “Power Struggle” at the NWA Coliseum in Charlotte, NC, tonight. The doors will open at 7:00 PM, a pre-show countdown at 7:30, with matches getting underway at 8 PM. Tickets are $5 general admission. Ringside is $15, “Rockstar” Seating is $25, and children 10 and under admitted free with paid adult. Advertised: Phil Shatter takes on Larry Zbyszko. The run for the NWA US Championship continues between Timber, Mikael Judas, Truitt Fields, and Ryan O’Reilly. Plus, new NWA Heritage Champion Baby Doll, legendary referee Tommy Young, and more.
Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling will be at the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, GA, tonight. Advertised: For the SECW tag title, Bulldog Raines & Josh Stone defends vs. the Nightmare & Kyle Matthews. Cru Jones vs. Rob Adonis. Frankie Valentine & J-Rod vs. Sal Rinauro in a lumberjack match. Micah Taylor vs. Jeremy Vain. For the SECW women’s championship, “the Hawaiian Princess” Tracy Taylor defends vs. Sumie Sakai, w/Shooting Star. Adrian Hawkins vs. Andrew Pendleton III. Tickets are $8, and kids under 7 get in free. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is at 7:30. For more information, call (678) 651-0144.
Championship Wrestling returns to the Civic Auditorium in Kingsport, TN, on February 28. This event will host CWA’s 2nd annual “Best of the Best Tournament”. Advertised: Eight men will compete in a one-night single elimination touranment to find out who is the “Best of the Best”. In first round tournament matches, National Heavyweight Champion, Robbie Cassidy vs. Jason “the Gift” Kincaid; World Heavyweight Champion, Brian Logan vs. CWA Florida Champion, Flex Armstrong; Tony “the Dragon” Givens vs. “the Real Deal” Chase Owens (with Ashlee Hope); and CWA Television Champion, Nick Hammonds vs. Eric Darkstorm. Also advertised is the CWA World Tag Team Title Tournament Final, with US Tag Team Champions KMF, Inc. (Chris Richards & Steve Fury, with John Hawkins), vs. the Party Boys (Wayne Adkins & Keith Knox); in a special challenge, Ricky Morton vs. “the Cold” Alyx Winters (with Ashlee Hope); a 4 Corners Match for the Southern States Heritage Title, with Cody Ices vs. Ryan Dookie vs. Kole Layton King vs. ???. The Southern States Heritage Title Match takes place at 7:30. Regular card starts at 8pm.
TheIWA Deep South “Southern Classic Invitational” continues tonight at the National Guard Armory in Calera, AL. Tickets are $15 for the first row, $10 for general admission, and $5 for kids 10 and under. Bell time is at 7:00.
Ultimate Championship Wrestling will be at Beef O’ Brady’s in Dade City, FL, today. Advertised: There will be a battle royal. For the US championship, MC Force vs. Chris “the Dr.” Proctor. For the cruiserweight championship, Cory Matthews vs. Dirk Manning. “Big” Danny Lewis vs. Boink. Geo Irizzary vs. Tony Devlin. The Executioner vs. Guy “the Franchise”. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as this is a benefit event for the All Children’s Hospital. Bell time is at 1:00.
Flatline Championship Wrestling will be at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building in Grovetown, GA, tonight. The doors will open at 6:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 7 PM. Tickets are $7 general admission. Children 5 and under admitted free with paid adult.
Premiere Wrestling Showcase will present “Rise of a Champion V” at the York Recreation Center in York, SC, tonight. Bell time is 8 PM. Advertised: “the Monster” Abyss and PWS Tag Team Champions Team Macktion.
Culture Shock Wrestling will be at the Community Center in Mossy Head, FL, tonight. Advertised: In a fatal four way for the CSW championship, Lane Smart defends vs. Victor Cru vs. Bruce Marshall vs. BTY. For the US championship, Marcus Gibbs defends vs. Aaron Idol. Cameron Frost vs. DJ Durst in a Mossy Head Street Fight. T.A. Jones vs. Mr.I. Joe Milo vs. Terry Ryker. Extreme G & J.T. Angel vs. Jon Ryker. Tickets are $6, and kids under 7 get in free. Bell time is 8:00.
All-Star Wrestling and KOCOSports.com present “Holla Back” tonight at Town Square located behind Chili’s on 3021 US 19 in Spring Hill, FL. Doors open at 6:30pm and official bell time is at 7pm. All tickets are $5. Advertised: ASW Heavyweight Championship: Joshua Masters (c) w/Fetish vs. Eddie Taurus, in a match where anything goes. Alex Decay w/ “Hollywood Horror” Jude MacKenzie vs. Sideshow. In a tag team grudge match, Aaron Epic & ASW Kombat Champion “Essential” Eric Cooper w/ George Martel vs. Nooie Lee & ASW Cruiserweight Champion Shane Swyft. In a special attraction, “Outlaw” Dave Logan vs. the returning Ray Beez. Also advertised: Da’ Biff, Simon Sez, The Lifesavers, Jude Mackenzie, James Morrison, Evan Starsmore, and more. Special guest ring announcer will be Shannon Rose.
Global Championship Wrestling will be at the Civic Center in Pell City, AL, tonight. 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, tonight. 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, tonight. Tickets are $6.00. Doors open at 7:30 and bell time is at 8:00. For more information, call (954) 275-1334.
AWA Georgia will be at Graybell Auction in Royston, GA, tonight. Tickets are $10 for adults, and kids under 13 get in free. Bell time is at 7:30.
TheAllied Independent Wrestling Federations will be at the Clayton Fitness Center in Clayton, NC, tonight.
TheAll-Star Wrestling Alliance will be at the National Guard Armory in Lexington, NC, tonight.
American Championship Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Laurinburg, NC, tonight.
American Pro Wrestling will be at the American Coliseum in Spartanburg, SC, tonight.
Carolina Wrestling Entertainment will be at the National Guard Armory in Burlington, NC, tonight.
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Land O’ Lakes High School in Land O’ Lakes, FL, tonight.
High Velocity Wrestling will be at the New HVW Arena in Hendersonville, NC, tonight.
TheMillennium Wrestling Federation will be at the Vietnam Veterans Center in Lincolnton, NC, tonight.
National Championship Wrestling will be at the NCW Arena in Greenville, SC, tonight.
New Blood Wrestling will be at the Newbern Entertainment Center in Newbern, TN, tonight.
NWA Main Event will be at the Richland Park Gymnasium in Portland, TN, tonight.
Outlaw Championship Wrestling will be at the Cell in Moulton, AL, tonight.
Ring Wars Carolina will be at the West Hoke Middle School in Raeford, NC, tonight.
Showtime All-Star Wrestling will be at the Seymour High School in Seymour, TN, tonight.
Tennessee Championship Wrestling will be at the Old Armory in Pulaski, TN, tonight.
TheTennessee Independent Wrestling Federation will be at the Showplex Arena in Trenton, TN, tonight.
Tennessee Xtreme Wrestling will be at the South Knoxville Recreation Center in Knoxville, TN, tonight.
TheUnited States Wrestling Organization will be at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, tonight.
World Class Extreme Wrestling will be at the Harvest Ministries Outreach Center in Wadesboro, NC, 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: Ricky Steamboat (1953), Mike Tenay (1956), Norman Smiley (1965), and Aaron Aguilera (1977).
Today In Memoriam: Stan Mayslack (83, 1998) and Mike McHugh (47, 2004).
Great Championship Wrestling results from the Gr8 Sk8 Plex in Phenix City, AL, on February 26, where the Southside Trash indeed quit the company as champions: Tex Monroe pinned Kyle Matthews; Wicked Nemesis beat J.P. Money; Kareem Abdul Jamar beat Bobby Moore (with Princeton Gainey III); Frankie Valentine pinned Sal Rinauro; and Hot Like Lava (Cru Jones & Shaun Banks with Quentin Michaels) beat Merchants of Death (Orion Bishop & Murder One with Wicked Nemesis) and Rob Adonis & J.P. Money and J-Rod & Frankie Valentine to win the GCW Tag Team Titles. Click here for a report from Matt Tew.
Coastal Real Extreme Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Williamston, NC, on March 7. Doors open 6:30 Bell time is 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12. Kids 6-12 $8. Children 5 and under free with paid adult.
Champions with Attitudes will be at the National Guard Armory in Orangeburg, SC, on March 7. The doors will open at 6:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $18 (door) and $15 (advance) for ringside, $10 for bleacher seating. Children 3 and under get in free of charge.
CWA will also be at the Jamil Temple in Columbia, SC, on March 13. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for ringside, $15 for floor seats, and $10 for bleacher seating. Children 3 and under get in free of charge.
CWA will then be at the Blackville Community Center in Blackville, SC, on March 21. The doors will open at 6:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $15 for ringside, and $10 for general admission. Children 3 and under get in free of charge.
Action Packed Wrestling will be at the APW Arena in Chester, SC, on March 20. Bell time 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for ringside, and $8 general admission. Advertised: “Hands of Stone” Ronnie Garvin.
TheAll-Star Wrestling Alliance will be at the National Guard Armory in Mocksville, NC, on March 21. Bell time 7:30 PM. Tickets are $7.
Championship Wrestling Overload will present “Night of Champions” at the American Legion Pavilion in Wrightsville, GA, on March 28. Doors open 6:30 Bell time is 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5. Kids 6-12 $3. Children 5 and under free with paid adult. Advertised: The Ringlord defends the CWO National Heavyweight Title against Derrick Andrew Reynolds. CWO Georgia Tag Champs VIP defend against Twisted with a Mystery Partner.
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 28, 1933 (TUESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (W.K. Carswell – Promoter) > Gus Ross defeated Sailor Downs > Leo Jeffers defeated Sammy Marcovich by countout > Joe Ricco defeated Kid Brown > Southern Lightweight Title Match: Jim Hesslyn defeated Jack Ross* to win title / Notes: Jack Ross had been billed as the Southern Lightweight Champion since May 2, 1932.
FEBRUARY 28, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Davis defeated Tom Marvin at 60:00 > Blue Sun Jennings defeated Chief Chewacki by disqualification (2-0)
FEBRUARY 28, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PIEDMONT-ELLIS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Pat O’Brien versus Roy Steinart > John Mauldin versus Bill Collins > Jack Conway versus Son Almand / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1945 (WEDNESDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Jack Dillon by disqualification > The Black Monster defeated Otto Schnabel > Mr. X (2) defeated George Romanoff
FEBRUARY 28, 1948 (SATURDAY) – DOUGLASVILLE, GA – DOUGLASVILLE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Bob Shipp versus Red Dugan > Tommy Ward versus George Schnabel > Bob Crutchfield versus Frank Remille / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Jack Ross – Promoter) > Jack LaRue versus Chris Zaharias > Rebel Russell versus Tiny Oxford > Bill Collins versus Babe Zaharias / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1955 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Aldo Bogni versus Gorgeous Gilpin > Harry Smith versus Red McIntyre > Jerry Graham versus Dizzy Davis / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chris Averoff versus Carlos Rodriguez > Benny Matta versus Tokyo Joe / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Kurt Von Brawner > Ray Gunkel & Marco Polo versus Kurt Von Brawner & the Mighty Yankee / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and Jim Burke wrestled to a draw > Mixed Tag Team Match: Bill Dromo & Jessica Rogers defeated Jim Burke & Kathy Carr > Skull Murphy defeated Guy Mitchell by disqualification
FEBRUARY 28, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frank Hickey defeated Tony Jiminez > Charley Laye defeated Bobby Christy > Assassin #2 defeated Eduardo Martinez > Eddie Graham defeated Assassin #1
FEBRUARY 28, 1964 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex Riley & Chief Little Eagle versus Red Roberts & Red Steiner > Joe Scarpa versus Stan Stasiak / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Pancho Rosario > Bobby Hart defeated Gorilla Marconi > Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated Lars & Gene Anderson / Notes: It was reported that 2,400 were in attendance for this card.
FEBRUARY 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ramstad defeated Silento Rodriguez at 10:00 > Louie Tillet & Little John defeated Joe Turco & Tony Barbetta at 2:00 > Bill Dromo and Dale Lewis wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Paul DeMarco & the Professional defeated Alberto Torres & El Mongol at 18:00 > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.* defeated Tarzan Tyler at 23:00 > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed Dale Lewis. Crawford interfered in the match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, bringing the match to an end. The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. In an effort to explain why neither El Mongol or the Professional were scheduled for the match against Funk, Jr., for the title instead of Tarzan Tyler, the program for this card reported that Paul Jones had refused to sign former champion Gene Kiniski until he agreed to wrestle Mongol in a title match, and that Kiniski had refused to give Mongol the shot. It then stated that when Jones learned of Kiniski losing the title to Funk, Jr., he wanted Atlanta fans to see the new champion as soon as possible, and that since Funk, Jr., had to accept all of the existing dates Kiniski had already agreed to, Jones negotiated to have the match with Tyler take place in Atlanta, and had already discussed future dates with the new champion to return.
FEBRUARY 28, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Colt defeated Greg Peterson > Assassin #2 defeated Fuji > El Mongol defeated Alex Perez > Les Wolff and Assassin #1 wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. It was announced that the Georgia Heavyweight Title had been vacated due to injuries to Doug Gilbert, and that an ongoing tournament would begin on the March 6, 1970, card.
FEBRUARY 28, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Greene defeated Steve Keirn > Robert Fuller defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Jerry Lawler defeated Ray Candy > Harley Race defeated Pat O’Connor > Don Muraco & Rocky Johnson defeated Toru Tanaka & Assassin #2 > Lumberjack Match: Bill Watts versus Abdullah the Butcher ruled a no contest / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2 and Toru Tanaka. Bearcat Wright managed Abdullah the Butcher. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.
FEBRUARY 28, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Kernodle versus Lanny Poffo > Bill Howard versus Bob Backlund > Jack Evans versus Black Atlas > Ole & Gene Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Abdullah the Butcher versus the Mongolian Stomper / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Irwin versus Jim Dalton > Paul Ellering versus Butch Malone > Adrian Adonis versus Jacques Goulet > Tony Atlas versus Lars Anderson > Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Stan Hansen & the Bounty Hunter > Texas Bullrope Match: Dusty Rhodes versus Abdullah the Butcher / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.
FEBRUARY 28, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Steve Travis versus Baron Von Raschke > Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff versus Lars Anderson & Tony Atlas > Killer Khan versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Lumberjack Match: Kevin Sullivan versus Austin Idol / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Great Mephisto managed Killer Khan. Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.
FEBRUARY 28, 1982 (SUNDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Prichard defeated the French Angel > Leroy Brown defeated Ricky Harris > Buzz Sawyer defeated Brad Armstrong > Texas Street Fight Match: Ron Bass defeated Jimmy Garvin > Ron Fuller & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen
FEBRUARY 28, 1982 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament (Atlanta Round): Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Kevin Sullivan & Ron Bass; Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., defeated Buddy Rose & Rip Oliver; Ron Fuller & Leroy Brown defeated the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer; Genichiro Tenryu & Jumbo Tsuruta defeated Ricky Harris & the Mongolian Stomper; Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen defeated Brad Armstrong & Tommy Rogers; Briscos defeated Funks; Tenryu & Tsuruta defeated Fuller & Brown; Anderson & Hansen defeated Tenryu & Tsuruta; Anderson & Hansen defeated Briscos to win advance in the overall tournament > PWF Heavyweight Title Match: the Giant Baba* defeated Terry Gordy > Dragon-Shi Match: Dusty Rhodes versus the Great Kabuki ruled a no contest > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair* defeated Harley Race by disqualification / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Great Kabuki.
FEBRUARY 28, 1983 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brian Blair and the Super Destroyer wrestled to a draw > Bob Roop defeated Tom Prichard > Paul Ellering defeated Les Thornton > Stan Hansen defeated Buzz Sawyer by disqualification > Bruiser Brody and Abdullah the Butcher wrestled to a draw > Dick Murdoch defeated the Iron Sheik
FEBRUARY 28, 1983 (MONDAY) – CINCINNATI, OH – RIVERFRONT COLISEUM (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Murdoch versus Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
FEBRUARY 28, 1985 (THURSDAY) – PHILADELPHIA, PA (Ole Anderson – Promoter / Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > Buzz Tyler and the Concrete Cowboy wrestled to a draw > Billy Graham defeated Eagle > Magnum T.A. defeated John Tatum > Ricky Steamboat & Manny Fernandez and Ivan Koloff & Black Bart wrestled to a draw > Dusty Rhodes defeated Tully Blanchard > Ric Flair defeated Sgt. Slaughter by disqualification > Wahoo McDaniel defeated Dick Slater > 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.
