| CARDS & RESULTS: 1970-79 |
| 1970 |
| 1970-79 |
| JULY - SEPTEMBER |
| The following is a compilation of all individuals referenced on this page: Alberto Torres; Assassin #1; Assassin #2; the Assassins; Bad Boy Hines; Barbara Owens; Bill Dromo; Bill Evans; Billy Spears; Black Gordman; Bob Armstrong; Bob Kaiser; Bobby Brunell; Bobby Shane; Buddy Colt; Buddy Fuller; Charlie Harben; Charlie Smith; Chati Yokuchi; Choo-Choo Lynn; Cisco Grimaldo; the Cougar; Cyclone Soto; Danny Hodge; Darling Dagmar; Derrell Cochran; Diamond Lil; Don McGouirk; Dory Funk, Jr.; Dory Funk, Sr.; Doug Gilbert; Ed Capral; Eddie Smith; El Lobo; El Mongol; the Fabulous Moolah; Fran Gravette; Fred Ward; Freddie Blassie; Fuji; Gene Gordon; Gordon Price; the Great Ota; Homer O’Dell; Hoss Strickland; the Invaders; Jim Koger; Karl Von Stroheim; Kevin Sullivan; Leo Garibaldi; Leon Ogle; Little Crusher; Lord Littlebrook; Mike Paidousis; Mr. Ito; Nick Bockwinkel; Oki Shikina; Paul DeMarco; Paul Jones; Pepe Gomez; Professor Kimura; Ralph Freed; Ray Gunkel; the Red Demon; Rip Tyler; Rita Boucher; Robert Fuller; Rocket Monroe; Ron Fuller; Roy Lee Welch; Sabu Singh; Sharon Joyce; the Sheik; Skandor Akbar; Terry Funk; Tim Geohagen; Tim Tyler; Toni Rose; and Vivian Vachon. |
| 1970 JULY 3 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert defeated Nick Bockwinkel & Paul DeMarco by referee decision; Rocket Monroe & Rip Tyler defeated Bob Armstrong & Alberto Torres; Ray Gunkel & Robert Fuller defeated the Invaders; Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt defeated Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Sr., by disqualification; Shane & Gilbert defeated Monroe & Tyler; O’Dell & Colt defeated Gunkel & Fuller; Shane & Gilbert defeated O’Dell & Colt to win title / Notes: It was reported that the purse for the tournament was $3,000. In addition, the winning team was to be presented with new belts, replacing the trophy that had previously been used to represent the champions. It is unclear as to how the title became vacant. The last reference we have shows that Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, who had won the title when they defeated the Assassins on March 27, 1970, in Atlanta, were still recognized as champions in the program for the card on May 1, 1970. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. It was announced that Nick Bockwinkel would defend the Georgia Heavyweight Title against Paul DeMarco on July 10, 1970. JULY 4 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane and Nick Bockwinkel wrestled to a draw > Paul DeMarco defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Rocket Monroe & Rip Tyler defeated the Invaders / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim. JULY 7 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Bob Armstrong and Rocket Monroe wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo & Doug Gilbert defeated Fuji & Karl Von Stroheim > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel* defeated El Mongol / Notes: Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 17, 1970. Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim. JULY 10 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cisco Grimaldo defeated Billy Spears > Ray Gunkel defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Bill Dromo & Alberto Torres defeated Rocket Monroe & Rip Tyler > Handicap Match: Buddy Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel* versus Paul DeMarco ruled a no contest / Notes: During the match between Buddy Fuller and Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt, Fuller had O’Dell in a toehold attempting to force him to submit, and Colt ran in the ring and attacked Fuller. Robert Fuller came to the ring to help, but not before Karl Von Stroheim came to the ring and turned the tables. O’Dell managed Colt & Von Stroheim. Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 17, 1970. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It was announced that the NWA had lifted the suspension of the Assassins, under the condition that they wear different masks and tights to the ring. JULY 11 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert defeated Rocket Monroe & Rip Tyler > Paul DeMarco defeated Billy Spears > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 14 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Sabu Singh wrestled to a draw > Alberto Torres defeated Professor Kimura > Cyclone Soto defeated Chati Yokuchi > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim* versus Bill Dromo & El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Joe Scarpa & El Mongol on June 16, 1970, in Macon. Homer O’Dell managed Colt & Von Stroheim. JULY 17 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Sabu Singh > Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert defeated Professor Kimura & Fuji > Ray Gunkel defeated El Lobo > Robert & Buddy Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell & Karl Von Stroheim > Buddy Colt defeated Leo Garibaldi > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Paul DeMarco defeated Nick Bockwinkel* by disqualification to win title / Notes: Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 17, 1970. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. O’Dell was barred from ringside during the match between Buddy Colt and Leo Garibaldi. JULY 18 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Bockwinkel defeated Fuji > Bobby Shane and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Robert Fuller defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. JULY 21 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocket Monroe and Cyclone Soto wrestled to a draw > Sabu Singh defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Derrell Cochran defeated Billy Spears > Derrell Cochran, Cyclone Soto & Sabu Singh defeated Billy Spears, Cisco Grimaldo & Rocket Monroe > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Bill Dromo & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim* by disqualification / Notes: Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Joe Scarpa & El Mongol on June 16, 1970, in Macon. Homer O’Dell managed Colt & Von Stroheim. JULY 22 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Sabu Singh > Women’s Match: Barbara Owens versus Rita Boucher > Columbus Heavyweight Title Tournament Match: Rocket Monroe versus Cyclone Soto > Columbus Heavyweight Title Tournament Match: Alberto Torres versus Assassin #2 > Columbus Heavyweight Title Tournament Match: Bill Dromo versus Assassin #1 > Columbus Heavyweight Title Tournament Match: Paul DeMarco versus Nick Bockwinkel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It appears as though the tournament may have been the origin of the Columbus Heavyweight Title. It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Columbus on August 12, 1970. The program for this card mentions that “Columbus Championship Wrestling”, hosted by Jim Koger, could be seen live on WTVM Channel 9 on Saturdays at 1:00 PM. JULY 24 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Cyclone Soto > Ray Gunkel & El Mongol defeated Cisco Grimaldo & Karl Von Stroheim > Buddy Colt defeated Tim Geohagen at 12:00 > Homer O’Dell defeated Leo Garibaldi > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel defeated Paul DeMarco* to win title at 33:00 > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert* versus the Assassins ruled a no contest / Notes: Paul DeMarco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Bockwinkel on July 17, 1970, in Atlanta. Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt in a tournament final on July 3, 1970, in Atlanta. O’Dell managed Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. Charlie Smith and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. The program for this card makes a reference that Bill Evans is still the ringside photographer for Atlanta matches. It was reported that Dory Funk, Jr., and Danny Hodge would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JULY 25 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Robert Fuller and Paul DeMarco wrestled to a draw > The Assassins defeated Alberto Torres & El Mongol / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim. JULY 28 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Sharon Joyce defeated Rita Boucher > Sabu Singh defeated Rocket Monroe > Bob Armstrong and Derrell Cochran wrestled to a draw > Nick Bockwinkel and Doug Gilbert wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Leon Ogle was credited as being a referee for this card. This is the first Macon program we have that mentions details on the “Macon Championship Wrestling” program, which could be seen every Saturday on WCWB Channel 41 at 1:00 PM, hosted by Don McGouirk and Ralph Freed. It also credits some office members, with Choo-Choo Lynn recognized as Assistant Promoter to Fred Ward and Gordon Price as Ring Announcer. It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta on August 11, 1970. JULY 31 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller versus Karl Von Stroheim > Paul DeMarco versus Bill Dromo > Buddy Colt versus Buddy Fuller > NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Danny Hodge* defeated Bobby Shane > Ray Gunkel & El Mongol versus the Assassins > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel* defeated Doug Gilbert / Notes: No documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Danny Hodge had been the reigning NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion since May 1965. Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on July 24, 1970, in Atlanta. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. It was announced that Tim Tyler, Skandor Akbar, and Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. Ron & Robert Fuller participated in an autograph session for fans. AUGUST 1 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Colt defeated Robert Fuller by disqualification > Doug Gilbert and Assassin #1 wrestled to a draw > Assassin #2 defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. AUGUST 4 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller & Tim Geohagen defeated Cisco Grimaldo & Rocket Monroe > One-Night Tournament: Buddy Colt defeated Doug Gilbert; Bill Dromo defeated Nick Bockwinkel; Colt defeated Dromo to win tournament / Notes: The tournament was to determine a challenger to wrestle the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on August 11, 1970. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. AUGUST 7 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Tim Geohagen > Alberto Torres defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell & Karl Von Stroheim > Bobby Shane defeated Rocket Monroe > Ray Gunkel, Doug Gilbert & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt & the Assassins / Notes: Derrell Cochran and Tim Geohagen were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim. Charlie Smith and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. El Mongol participated in an autograph session for fans. AUGUST 8 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller defeated Rocket Monroe > Assassin #2 defeated Bobby Shane > Buddy Colt defeated Pepe Gomez / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. AUGUST 11 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller versus Tim Tyler > Alberto Torres versus Rocket Monroe > Bill Dromo versus Black Gordman > Terry Funk versus Karl Von Stroheim > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* versus Buddy Colt / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. AUGUST 14 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Fuller defeated Tim Tyler > Robert Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell > Ray Gunkel defeated Bob Kaiser > Buddy Fuller defeated Hoss Strickland > Bobby Shane versus Buddy Colt ended in a double countout > The Assassins defeated Bill Dromo & Alberto Torres > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* and Nick Bockwinkel wrestled to a draw / Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee for this card. The program for this card featured an article written by Gene Gordon about Paul Jones that also appeared in the September 1970 issue of Wrestling Revue magazine. Bobby Shane participated in an autograph session for fans. AUGUST 15 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Fuller defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Georgia Television Title Match: Bobby Shane defeated Nick Bockwinkel* to win title > Assassin #1 defeated Sabu Singh / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Television Champion since he defeated Joe Scarpa on June 5, 1970, in Atlanta. AUGUST 18 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Lord Littlebrook defeated Little Crusher > Leon Ogle defeated Hoss Strickland > Skandor Akbar defeated Sabu Singh > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Bill Dromo & Alberto Torres defeated Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim* to win title / Notes: Leon Ogle substituted for Bob Armstrong in the match with Hoss Strickland. Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Joe Scarpa & El Mongol on June 16, 1970, in Macon. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. AUGUST 21 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Lord Littlebrook versus Little Crusher > Ray Gunkel defeated Mike Paidousis > Ron, Robert & Buddy Fuller defeated Homer O’Dell, Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel* defeated El Mongol by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert* versus the Assassins ruled a no contest / Notes: Lord Littlebrook and Little Crusher were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Crusher participated in an autograph session for fans. Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on July 24, 1970, in Atlanta. Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt in a tournament final on July 3, 1970, in Atlanta. O’Dell managed Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. AUGUST 22 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert defeated Nick Bockwinkel by disqualification > Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Cisco Grimaldo & Karl Von Stroheim > Buddy Colt defeated Alberto Torres / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim. AUGUST 22 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Fuller versus Cisco Grimaldo > Robert Fuller versus Tim Tyler > El Mongol & the Professional versus the Assassins > Nick Bockwinkel versus Alberto Torres / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. This was the debut card at this venue, a renovated barn on the property of Buddy Fuller. AUGUST 25 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Cisco Grimaldo at 10:00 > El Mongol defeated Tim Tyler at 8:00 > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Vivian Vachon > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar defeated Bill Dromo & Alberto Torres* to win title / Notes: Bill Dromo & Alberto Torres had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Buddy Colt & Karl Von Stroheim on August 18, 1970, in Macon. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. Homer O’Dell managed Colt & Skandor Akbar. AUGUST 27 (THURSDAY) – AMERICUS, GA – SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leon Ogle defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Skandor Akbar defeated Roy Lee Welch > Bill Dromo defeated Nick Bockwinkel / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim. AUGUST 28 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Pepe Gomez > Robert Fuller versus Sabu Singh > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tim Tyler & Skandor Akbar > Bill Dromo defeated Alberto Torres > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins defeated Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert* to win title > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel* defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Tim Geohagen and Pepe Gomez were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Robert Fuller and Sabu Singh, but no results were reported after the card. Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on July 24, 1970, in Atlanta. Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt in a tournament final on July 3, 1970, in Atlanta. O’Dell managed Colt & Skandor Akbar. Shane & Gilbert participated in an autograph session for fans. AUGUST 29 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Colt defeated Roy Lee Welch > Nick Bockwinkel and El Mongol wrestled to a draw > Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Hoss Strickland & Oki Shikina / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 29 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: A card was scheduled for this date, but no information has been found. Toni Rose and Vivian Vachon were advertised. SEPTEMBER 1 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring Skandor Akbar, Bob Armstrong, Nick Bockwinkel, Buddy Colt, Bill Dromo, Robert Fuller, Homer O’Dell, Doug Gilbert, Oki Shikina, Karl Von Stroheim, and Roy Lee Welch > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Oki Shikina > Robert Fuller defeated Roy Lee Welch > Doug Gilbert defeated Buddy Colt > Bill Dromo and Nick Bockwinkel wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong defeated Skandor Akbar / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt, Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim. SEPTEMBER 4 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron & Robert Fuller defeated Cisco Grimaldo & Oki Shikina > Bill Dromo versus Doug Gilbert > Bobby Shane defeated the Red Demon > Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & El Mongol defeated Skandor Akbar & the Assassins > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt defeated Nick Bockwinkel* to win title / Notes: Bill Dromo and Doug Gilbert were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Nick Bockwinkel had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on July 24, 1970, in Atlanta. Homer O’Dell managed Colt & Skandor Akbar. Charlie Smith and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. SEPTEMBER 5 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Ron & Robert Fuller > Ray Gunkel defeated Tim Tyler > Bobby Shane versus Buddy Colt ruled a no contest / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. SEPTEMBER 8 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Colt defeated Bad Boy Hines > El Mongol defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Leon Ogle defeated Oki Shikina > Tim Geohagen and Cisco Grimaldo wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo, Bad Boy Hines & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt, Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim by disqualification / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt, Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim. SEPTEMBER 11 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Oki Shikina > Sabu Singh defeated Bobby Brunell > Doug Gilbert defeated Skandor Akbar > El Mongol defeated Karl Von Stroheim > The Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt* defeated Bobby Shane / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt, Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim. Colt had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Bockwinkel on September 4, 1970, in Atlanta. Sabu Singh participated in an autograph session for fans. SEPTEMBER 12 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated the Red Demon > Doug Gilbert defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > Skandor Akbar defeated Kevin Sullivan / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Skandor Akbar. SEPTEMBER 15 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Robert Fuller defeated Karl Von Stroheim by disqualification > Midget Women’s Match: Darling Dagmar defeated Diamond Lil > Tim Geohagen & Robert Fuller defeated Cisco Grimaldo & Karl Von Stroheim by disqualification > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Bill Dromo & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar* by disqualification / Notes: Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bill Dromo & Alberto Torres on August 25, 1970, in Macon. Homer O’Dell managed Colt, Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim. SEPTEMBER 18 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Cisco Grimaldo > Sabu Singh versus Skandor Akbar > Doug Gilbert defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Bobby Shane defeated Oki Shikina > Ray Gunkel defeated the Cougar > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt* by disqualification > The Assassins defeated Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Sr. / Notes: Tim Geohagen and Cisco Grimaldo were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Sabu Singh and Skandor Akbar, but no results were reported after the card. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar. Colt had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Bockwinkel on September 4, 1970, in Atlanta. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. El Mongol participated in an autograph session for fans. SEPTEMBER 19 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #2 defeated Bobby Shane > Buddy Colt defeated Pepe Gomez > Ron Fuller defeated Cisco Grimaldo / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. SEPTEMBER 19 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kevin Sullivan versus Cisco Grimaldo > Tim Geohagen versus Skandor Akbar > Bill Dromo, El Mongol & the Professional versus Buddy Colt & the Assassins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar. SEPTEMBER 22 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sabu Singh and Tim Tyler wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Women’s Match: Sharon Joyce defeated Fran Gravette > Tim Geohagen defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Bill Dromo, Choo-Choo Lynn & El Mongol defeated Homer O’Dell, Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt, Skandor Akbar & Karl Von Stroheim. SEPTEMBER 25 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus the Cougar > Kevin Sullivan versus Pepe Gomez > Mr. Ito & the Great Ota defeated El Mongol & Sabu Singh > Ray Gunkel defeated Skandor Akbar > Paul DeMarco defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert defeated the Assassins* to win title / Notes: Tim Geohagen and the Cougar were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Kevin Sullivan and Pepe Gomez, but no results were reported after the card. The Assassins had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert on August 28, 1970, in Atlanta. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It was reported that Freddie Blassie would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. It was also reported that Paul Jones was negotiating for future dates with the Sheik. Paul DeMarco participated in an autograph session for fans. SEPTEMBER 26 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Ito & the Great Ota defeated Bill Dromo & Pepe Gomez > Buddy Colt defeated Sabu Singh > Paul DeMarco defeated Tim Tyler / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. It was reported that the Georgia Tag Team Title was being held up due to an appeal filed by the Assassins. They claim that when they lost the title to Bobby Shane & Doug Gilbert on September 25, 1970, saying that the amateur wrestling headgear their opponents wore during the match had them at an unfair advantage, as they alleged that the helmets may have been greased up prior to the match. Paul Jones said he and the championship committee would investigate and make a ruling at a later date. SEPTEMBER 29 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring Skandor Akbar, Bob Armstrong, Buddy Colt, Paul DeMarco, Pepe Gomez, Cisco Grimaldo, Choo-Choo Lynn, El Mongol, Homer O’Dell, Bobby Shane, Kevin Sullivan, and Tim Tyler > Kevin Sullivan defeated Cisco Grimaldo at 8:54 > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Tim Tyler at 5:41 > Bob Armstrong defeated Skandor Akbar by disqualification at 11:17 > Homer O’Dell defeated Pepe Gomez > Bobby Shane and Paul DeMarco wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Buddy Colt versus El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar. |
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