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

1968

APRIL 2 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Nick Contos > The Rising Suns defeated Johnny Walker & Silento Rodriguez > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* and Mr. Wrestling (1) wrestled to a draw / Notes: Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO.

APRIL 5 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart defeated Silento Rodriguez > Matt Jewell versus the Sundown Kid > Tank Morgan defeated Corsica Jean > Dr. M (2) & El Mongol defeated Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Rising Suns by disqualification > Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated Hans Schmidt / Notes: Matt Jewell and the Sundown Kid were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gentleman X (1) managed Dr. M & El Mongol.

APRIL 6 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Corsica Jean > The Rising Suns defeated Alberto Torres & Silento Rodriguez > Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated Dr. M (2) / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed Dr. M & El Mongol. During the match between Mr. Wrestling and Dr. M, a second Dr. M (1) tried to switch, and he was quickly unmasked and identified as El Mongol. Then the legal Dr. M returned to the ring, and was also unmasked, being identified as Oki Shikina, whom Gentleman X still claimed was Senor Zapata and not Oki Shikina. It was announced that Jack Crawford’s appeal to the NWA Board to be reinstated had been denied, and in addition, they had fined him $1,000 for his actions during the past year.

APRIL 12 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Chuck Adcox by disqualification > Bobby Hart and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Rising Suns by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated El Mongol* by disqualification > Avenger #3, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt, Dr. M (2) & the Big O (1) / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt, Dr. M, the Big O & El Mongol. Mr. Wrestling was initially declared the winner on the match with El Mongol, but Mongol had knocked referee Leo Garibaldi and Louie Tillet, who had run in to help, made the count. The decision was reversed afterward by Garibaldi, saying Tillet was not a licensed referee. He did, however, disqualify Mongol for his actions. Mongol had been billed as Georgia Heavyweight Champion since October 10, 1967.

APRIL 13 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Big O (1) defeated Bobby Hart & Silento Rodriguez > Corsica Jean defeated Tony Nero by disqualification > Avenger #3, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1), who managed El Mongol & the Big O, announced that he believed Avenger #3 to be Ramon Torres.

APRIL 16 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Chuck Adcox > Bobby Hart and Tank Morgan wrestled to a draw > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres* defeated the Rising Suns by disqualification / Notes: Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 5, 1968, in Atlanta.

APRIL 19 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez versus Corsica Jean > Jim Wilson defeated Chuck Adcox > Johnny Walker defeated Tank Morgan > The Rising Suns defeated Louie Tillet & Mr. Wrestling (1) > Avenger #3, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt, El Mongol & the Big O (1) / Notes: Silento Rodriguez and Corsica Jean were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt, the Big O & El Mongol.

APRIL 20 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Avenger #3 defeated the Turk > The Big O (1) defeated Johnny Walker > Jim Wilson & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt & El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt, the Big O & El Mongol.

APRIL 23 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero and Silento Rodriguez wrestled to a draw > Oki Shikina and Avenger #3 wrestled to a draw > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Rising Suns / Notes: There were two referees for the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and the Rising Suns.

APRIL 26 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart defeated Dale Jones > Dick Steinborn defeated Tony Nero > Johnny Walker versus Oki Shikina > Jim Wilson defeated Tank Morgan > Avenger #3 defeated the Big O (1) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Hans Schmidt & El Mongol defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres* to win title / Notes: Johnny Walker and Oki Shikina were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt, Dr. M, the Big O & El Mongol. Following the match between Hans Schmidt & El Mongol and Enrique & Alberto Torres, the Torres brothers attacked Gentleman X. The Torres’ had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 5, 1968, in Atlanta.

APRIL 27 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero & Oki Shikina > The Big O (1) defeated Dick Steinborn > Bobby Hart defeated El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed the Big O & El Mongol. Following his match with the Big O, Dick Steinborn announced to Capral that he believed the masked man was Bob Orton. Gentleman X said that the Big O would unmask and reveal his identity after he defeated all the masked men in Georgia. Capral responded that he would have his hands full in trying to defeat Mr. Wrestling. X replied that O had already defeated Mr. Wrestling years ago in Kansas City when he was wrestling under his real name of Tim Woods. Paul Jones announced that Jack Crawford had visited him during the week, and was on crutches, claiming he had been in an automobile accident, which seemed ironic since Gentleman X walked with a limp.

APRIL 30 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Hans Schmidt defeated Johnny Walker > Avenger #3, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns by disqualification / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt.

MAY 3 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Silento Rodriguez > Louie Tillet defeated Bobby Hart > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan > Jim Wilson, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns > Loser Unmasks Match: the Big O (2) defeated Avenger #3 > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated El Mongol* to win title / Notes: Jim Wilson substituted for Dick Steinborn to team with Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller in the match with Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns. As part of the stipulation, Avenger #3 was forced to unmask following the match with the Big O, and was identified as Pedro Valdez. Gentleman X (1) managed the Big O & El Mongol. Mongol had been billed as Georgia Heavyweight Champion since October 10, 1967.

MAY 4 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Pedro Valdez > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan > Hans Schmidt defeated Bobby Hart / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt.

MAY 7 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Oki Shikina and Silento Rodriguez wrestled to a draw > Alberto Torres defeated Motoshi Okuma > Hans Schmidt defeated Avenger #3 > Tornado Tag Team Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Rising Suns / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt.

MAY 10 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart defeated Silento Rodriguez > Jim Wilson defeated Oki Shikina > Tank Morgan defeated Johnny Walker > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Rising Suns > Georgia Heavyweight Title Loser Leaves Match: the Big O (2) defeated Mr. Wrestling (1)* to win title > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* versus Hans Schmidt & El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Dick Steinborn was the special referee for the match between the Big O and Mr. Wrestling. Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on May 3, 1968, in Atlanta. Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt, the Big O & El Mongol. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. In the program for this card, Paul Jones claimed he felt the Big O on the May 3, 1968, card was bigger and seemed stronger than the original Big O who had been here previously. It has been rumored that Tim Woods, who had been wrestling as Mr. Wrestling, was unhappy that he had been asked to not only leave the promotion following his match with the Big O, but to also unmask and finally reveal his identity. Though it had long been speculated he was Tim Woods, he was reportedly upset with this request and left the company abruptly following this card. It was announced that Dick Steinborn would be wrestling on the card on May 17, 1968.

MAY 11 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Bobby Hart > Oki Shikina defeated Silento Rodriguez > Dick Steinborn defeated Tank Morgan / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol. Despite Mr. Wrestling losing a Loser Leaves Match to the Big O on May 10, 1968, Gentleman X begged Paul Jones to allow him back for one more match against El Mongol if Mr. Wrestling would unmask should he lose, to which Jones agreed and scheduled for May 17, 1968.

MAY 14 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Silento Rodriguez defeated Tommy Davidson > Enrique Torres defeated Tank Morgan > Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt by disqualification / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt.

MAY 17 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Valdez and Silento Rodriguez wrestled to a draw > Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson defeated the Rising Suns > Louie Tillet defeated Oki Shikina > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan > El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling (2) > Dick Steinborn defeated Hans Schmidt by disqualification / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt & El Mongol. As part of the stipulation, Mr. Wrestling was forced to unmask following the match with El Mongol, and was identified as Dick Steinborn.

MAY 18 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero > Dick Steinborn & Pedro Valdez defeated Hans Schmidt & El Mongol by disqualification > Tank Morgan defeated Bobby Hart / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt & El Mongol. Capral announced that Jack Crawford told him that he would have Gentleman X unmask if anyone could defeat the Big O at any time.

MAY 21 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart and Tony Nero wrestled to a draw > Johnny Walker defeated Oki Shikina > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt & Tank Morgan / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt.

MAY 24 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated Jack Vansky > Bobby Hart defeated Pedro Valdez at 11:00 > Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan > Ray Gunkel, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns > Louie Tillet defeated El Mongol > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Big O (2)* and Dick Steinborn wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: The Big O voluntarily unmasked prior to match and revealed himself as Johnny Valentine. Valentine had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling on May 10, 1968, in Atlanta. Gentleman X (1) managed the Big O & El Mongol. The match between Louie Tillet and El Mongol was reportedly a bloodbath. There were two referees for the match between Tillet and Mongol. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. The program for this card mentioned that Bob Armstrong was considering leaving his full-time position as a firefighter. It was announced that Pat O’Connor, Hans Schmidt, Mario Galento, Joyce Grable, the Fabulous Moolah, and the Infernos would be wrestling on the card on May 31, 1968, and that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

MAY 25 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Rising Suns defeated Bobby Hart & Silento Rodriguez > Jim Wilson defeated Jack Vansky > Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.

MAY 28 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: Patti Neilson defeated Joyce Grable > Jim Wilson defeated Tank Morgan > Louie Tillet defeated El Mongol / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol.

MAY 31 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Valdez defeated Oki Shikina > Tank Morgan defeated Johnny Walker > Dick Steinborn & Bob Armstrong defeated the Rising Suns > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Joyce Grable > Pat O’Connor & Mario Galento defeated the Infernos > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt & El Mongol* to win title / Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Jim Wilson was the special referee for the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and Hans Schmidt & El Mongol. Gentleman X (2) managed Schmidt & El Mongol. Jack Crawford also appeared at the request of Paul Jones, so that he could see both Crawford and Gentleman X at the same time. Bob Armstrong was quoted in the program for this card that he had resigned as a firefighter to devote his time to wrestling. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. Hans Schmidt & El Mongol had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres on April 26, 1968, in Atlanta.

JUNE 1 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Pedro Valdez > Bob Armstrong & Enrique Torres defeated Tank Morgan & El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol.

JUNE 4 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Tank Morgan wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong & Jim Wilson defeated Tank Morgan & Oki Shikina > Women’s Match: Donna Christianello defeated Patti Neilson > Louie Tillet and El Mongol wrestled to a draw / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol.

JUNE 7 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Jack Vansky > Mario Galento defeated Oki Shikina > The Rising Suns defeated Johnny Walker & Bobby Hart > Bob Armstrong defeated Tank Morgan > Louie Tillet defeated El Mongol > Johnny Valentine, Jack Crawford & Tarzan Tyler defeated Jim Wilson, Enrique & Alberto Torres / Notes: Tim Geohagen and Jack Vansky were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gentleman X (1) managed Tarzan Tyler, Johnny Valentine & El Mongol. During their match, Valentine turned on Tyler because he felt Tyler was not helping the team. It was mentioned in the program for this card that Paul Jones believed the Gentleman X that appeared on the May 31, 1968, card was J.C. Dykes, but that the original X was actually Crawford all along. He said that if Crawford’s team had lost on this card and X was revealed to be either Dykes or Crawford, one or both would be suspended. Gentleman X had vowed to unmask if his team did not win. The win allowed Jack Crawford to return from his suspension, alleviating Gentleman X from his duties, and made it all moot. It was announced that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling Pat O’Connor on the card on June 14, 1968, and that Guillotine Gordon would be wrestling on the same card.

JUNE 14 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Alberto Torres defeated the Rising Suns > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Johnny Valentine* to win title > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated Duke Keomuka & El Mongol > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Pat O’Connor / Notes: Bob Armstrong substituted for Enrique Torres to team with Alberto Torres in the match with the Rising Suns. Tarzan Tyler substituted for Dick Steinborn in the match with Johnny Valentine. Valentine had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling on May 10, 1968, in Atlanta. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler, Duke Keomuka & El Mongol. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO.

JUNE 15 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson and Tank Morgan wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong defeated Oki Shikina > Dick Steinborn & Louie Tillet defeated Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol.

JUNE 18 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated Roberto Gonzalez > Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson and Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon wrestled to a draw > Louie Tillet defeated El Mongol by disqualification / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

JUNE 21 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Gonzalez versus Silento Rodriguez > Bill Dromo defeated Guillotine Gordon > Mario Galento defeated Tank Morgan > Bob Armstrong, Jim Wilson & Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns > Dick Steinborn defeated Tarzan Tyler by disqualification > Loser Leaves Match: Louie Tillet versus El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Roberto Gonzalez and Silento Rodriguez were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol.

JUNE 22 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Roberto Gonzalez > Bill Dromo and Tank Morgan wrestled to a draw > Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol defeated Bob Armstrong & Jim Wilson / Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol.

JUNE 25 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Joyce Grable & Barbara Owens defeated Patti Neilson & Toni Rose > Guillotine Gordon defeated Silento Rodriguez > Mario Galento defeated El Mongol / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.

JUNE 29 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker and Silento Rodriguez wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong & Jim Wilson defeated the Rising Suns > Women’s Tag Team Match: Barbara Owens & Joyce Grable defeated Toni Rose & Patti Neilson > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon > Texas Brass Knucks Title Match: El Mongol defeated Louie Tillet* to win title > Ramon Torres defeated Tarzan Tyler / Notes: Mario Galento was the special referee for the match between El Mongol and Louie Tillet. Jack Crawford, who managed El Mongol, was barred from building during the match between Ramon Torres and Tarzan Tyler. Louie Tillet had been billed as Texas Brass Knucks Champion in October 1967, but he was no longer recognized as such in Dallas, TX, where he had originally been the claimant of the title. It was announced that Seiji Sakaguchi would be wrestling on the card on July 5, 1968, and that Lou Thesz would be the referee for the Georgia Tag Team Title Tournament on the same card.