Georgia Wrestling History - the Home of Peach State Pandemonium: Cards & Results

1967

APRIL 1 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak defeated Gorilla Marconi > Louie Tillet defeated Lorenzo Parente > Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Bobby Hart & Enrique Torres > Pancho Rosario defeated Oki Shikina / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

APRIL 7 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bad Boy Hines defeated Pancho Rosario > Ike Eakins defeated Tom Bradley > Corsica Jean defeated Oki Shikina > Mr. Wrestling, Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham, Lars & Gene Anderson > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Nick Kozak* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Nick Kozak had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on March 18, 1967, in Atlanta.

APRIL 8 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Pancho Rosario > Nick Kozak & Enrique Torres defeated El Mongol & Oki Shikina > Gene Anderson versus Ramon Torres ruled a no contest / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

APRIL 11 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bad Boy Hines and El Mongol wrestled to a draw > Billy Hines defeated Oki Shikina by disqualification > Bob Armstrong defeated Tom Bradley > Jack Crawford, Oki Shikina & El Mongol defeated Ike Eakins, Billy & Bad Boy Hines / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

APRIL 11 (TUESDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Lars & Gene Anderson* to win title / Notes: Lars & Gene Anderson had been billed as Southern Tag Team Champions since February 17, 1967.

APRIL 14 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ike Eakins & Oki Shikina defeated Dennis Hall & Corsica Jean > Mr. Wrestling and El Gran Lothario wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel defeated Bozo Brown > Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres > Nick Kozak, Lester Welch & Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Graham, Louie Tillet & El Mongol > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* and Lou Thesz wrestled to a draw / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Angelo Martinelli was the special referee for the match between Gene Kiniski and Lou Thesz. Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. The program for this card featured a collage of historical photos, including Thesz, Steve Casey, Gus Sonnenberg, Jim Browning, Frank Gotch, Strangler Lewis, Joe Stecher, Stanislaus Zbyszko, Danno O’Mahoney, Bronko Nagurski, and Jim Londos, as well as the kayfabed version of the history of the NWA World Heavyweight Title. There was also an additional collage of photos featuring Thesz with various celebrities, including Bob Hope, Corinne Calvet, Alan Ladd, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and Kirk Douglas and his children, which of course, included Michael Douglas. Also in the program, it was reported that Lars & Gene Anderson believed Mr. Wrestling was actually a Torres brother.

APRIL 15 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol > Ramon Torres defeated Bozo Brown / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

APRIL 18 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Crawford defeated Billy Hines > Dennis Hall defeated Corsica Jean > Bad Boy Hines defeated Bozo Brown > El Mongol defeated Ike Eakins / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

APRIL 21 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall defeated Tom Bradley > Buddy Fuller defeated Bill Parks > Ray Gunkel & Mr. Wrestling defeated Ike Eakins & Oki Shikina > Bobby Graham defeated Len Rossi > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Kozak defeated El Mongol* by disqualification > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Lars & Gene Anderson / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Kozak on April 7, 1967, in Atlanta. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on April 11, 1967, in Savannah. The program for this card acknowledged Louie Tillet as the reigning Florida Heavyweight Champion. It also features an advertisement placed by Freddie Blassie, asking women between ages 18 and 50 to call him for either full time or part time work in a “fast growing business”. It was announced that Mario Galento, Rip Hawk, and Swede Hanson would be wrestling on the card on April 28, 1967.

APRIL 22 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Gene Anderson > Ike Eakins defeated Corsica Jean > Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina > Buddy Fuller defeated Tom Bradley / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

APRIL 25 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ike Eakins defeated Tom Bradley > Jack Armstrong defeated Bozo Brown > Dennis Hall defeated El Mongol > Boxing Match: Billy Hines defeated Jack Crawford by KO in second round / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

APRIL 28 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Ike Eakins by disqualification > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Bad Boy Hines & Corsica Jean > Mr. Wrestling defeated Terry Garvin > Nick Kozak & Dennis Hall defeated Bobby Graham & Oki Shikina > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller defeated El Mongol* to win title > Title versus Title Match: Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres / Notes: In the match between Lars & Gene Anderson and Enrique & Ramon Torres, the former retained the World Tag Team Title and won the Southern Tag Team Title. The Torres’ had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on April 11, 1967, in Savannah. It is unclear as to how the Andersons came to be recognized as World Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Enrique & Ramon Torres defending the title against them on February 24, 1967, in Atlanta. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Kozak on April 7, 1967, in Atlanta. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mario Galento was scheduled, but there was no mention in the reports following the card.

APRIL 29 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall defeated Bozo Brown > Mr. Wrestling defeated Gene Anderson by disqualification > El Mongol defeated Terry Garvin > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson by disqualification / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

MAY 2 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bad Boy Hines & Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Dale Jones & Oki Shikina > Nick Kozak and El Mongol wrestled to a draw > Bad Boy Hines defeated Dale Jones > Nick Kozak & Dennis Hall defeated Jack Crawford & El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

MAY 5 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Ike Eakins > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento and the Fabulous Moolah wrestled to a draw > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Nick Kozak & Dennis Hall > El Mongol defeated Bad Boy Hines > Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Graham > Mr. Wrestling, Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated the Masked Mr. Nils, Lars & Gene Anderson / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. The Masked Mr. Nils was being billed as an Anderson brother named Nils.

MAY 6 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Lars & Gene Anderson > Bobby Graham defeated Bozo Brown / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

MAY 9 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak defeated Oki Shikina > Bobby Graham defeated Ike Eakins > Dennis Hall & Bad Boy Hines defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson

MAY 12 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Bobby Graham defeated Dale Jones at 3:00 > Ray Gunkel & Nick Kozak defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson at 11:00 > Mr. Wrestling defeated the Masked Mr. Nils by disqualification > Leo Garibaldi and El Mongol wrestled to a draw at 10:00 > Jack Crawford defeated Leo Garibaldi at 3:00 > World Tag Team Title / Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Lars & Gene Anderson* to win titles / Notes: Dale Jones substituted for Ike Eakins in the match with Bobby Graham. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. During the match between Mr. Wrestling and the Masked Mr. Nils, Lars Anderson donned a mask and tried to switch with Nils, but was disqualified when the referee caught them. Leo Garibaldi lasted the required time limit he had to meet in his match with El Mongol in order to face Jack Crawford. There were two referees for the match between Enrique & Ramon Torres and Lars & Gene Anderson. The Andersons had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Torres’ on April 28, 1967, in Atlanta, and had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since April 28, 1967. In the program for this card, Paul Jones reported that he was attempting to sign a rematch between Lou Thesz and Gene Kiniski for the latter’s NWA World Heavyweight Title based on the match held in Atlanta on April 14, 1967, stating that Thesz had agreed to waive his purse if the match took place. Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. It was announced that Jack Daniels would be wrestling on the card on May 19, 1967.

MAY 13 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Dennis Hall > Bob Armstrong defeated Bozo Brown > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson > Oki Shikina defeated Dale Jones / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

MAY 16 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak and Bobby Graham wrestled to a draw > Corsica Jean defeated Dale Jones > Women’s Match: Cora Combs defeated Mae Goodner > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet* defeated Dennis Hall / Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon.

MAY 19 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Bad Boy Hines > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina & Bozo Brown > Dennis Hall defeated Jack Daniels > Women’s Match: Cora Combs defeated Mae Goodner > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet > Nick Kozak versus El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

MAY 23 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bad Boy Hines defeated Bozo Brown > Bobby Graham defeated Nick Kozak > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Cora Combs > Louie Tillet defeated Dick Steinborn

MAY 26 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez defeated Bozo Brown > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Cora Combs > Tim Geohagen defeated Oki Shikina > Jack Daniels defeated Dale Jones > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet > Leo Garibaldi & Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol & Jack Crawford / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

MAY 27 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated El Mongol by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling defeated Bobby Graham > Louie Tillet defeated Bozo Brown > Jack Daniels and Enrique Torres wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

JUNE 2 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Kleen defeated Jack Vansky > Tim Geohagen defeated Ron Garvin > Dennis Hall & Ricky Hunter defeated Jack Daniels & Oki Shikina > El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. It was announced that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling Lou Thesz on the card on June 9, 1967, and that Jerry Graham, Ray Gunkel, and Buddy Fuller would be wrestling on the same card.

JUNE 6 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham and Ramon Torres wrestled to a draw > Alex Perez defeated Corsica Jean > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet

JUNE 9 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw > Jerry Graham defeated Dennis Hall > Mr. Kleen defeated Bad Boy Hines > Tim Geohagen, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling defeated Alex Perez, Jack Daniels & El Mongol by disqualification > Ray Gunkel defeated Bobby Graham > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No TL): Gene Kiniski* defeated Lou Thesz / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Gene Kiniski and Lou Thesz. Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. The program for this card featured an historical photo of the Dusek Brothers – Ernie, Emil, Joe, and Rudy, as well as one of Gino and Leo Garibaldi with Joe Louis. In addition, there was an article about President Abraham Lincoln’s time as a wrestler. It was announced that Ann Casey would be wrestling Barbara Galento on the card on June 16, 1967.

JUNE 10 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez and Ricky Hunter wrestled to a draw > Stan Vachon defeated Bad Boy Hines > Ramon Torres defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification > Tim Geohagen defeated Jack Daniels by disqualification / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

JUNE 16 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Ann Casey > Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet by disqualification > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon by disqualification > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Daniels > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Buddy Fuller* to win title > Leo Garibaldi defeated Jack Crawford / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on April 28, 1967, in Atlanta.

JUNE 17 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Alex Perez by disqualification > Derrell Cochran defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

JUNE 20 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Mr. Kleen > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Ann Casey > Alex Perez and Ramon Torres wrestled to a draw > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Enrique Torres / Notes: It was reported that 2,800 were in attendance for this card. Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO.

JUNE 23 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Kleen defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Vansky > Jack Bence and Corsica Jean wrestled to a draw > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Daniels by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. There is a reference within the program for this card that the director for “Live Atlanta Wrestling” was Sonny Butts. It was announced that Bob Nandor would be wrestling on the card on June 30, 1967, and that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

JUNE 27 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Nandor defeated Jack Vansky > Jerry Graham defeated Jack Bence > Ricky Hunter and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw > Ramon Torres defeated Alex Perez by disqualification

JUNE 30 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Nandor defeated Jack Vansky > Ricky Hunter defeated Jack Bence > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Kleen > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Daniels > Ray Gunkel versus Jerry Graham ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol* versus Mr. Wrestling ended in a double countout > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on June 16, 1967, in Atlanta. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta.