| CARDS & RESULTS: 1970-79 |
| 1972 |
| 1970-79 |
| JANUARY - MARCH |
| The following is a compilation of all individuals referenced on this page: Alex Medina; Assassin #1; Assassin #2; the Assassins; Bearcat Brown; Bepo Mongol; Bill Dromo; Bill White; Billy Spears; the Black Venus; Bob Armstrong; Bobo Brazil; Buddy Colt; Buddy Fuller; the Champ; Charlie Smith; Choo-Choo Lynn; Cisco Grimaldo; Cowboy Lang; Debbie Johnson; Derrell Cochran; Dick Steinborn; Donna Christianello; Dory Funk, Jr.; Ed Capral; Eddie Smith; El Mongol; the Fabulous Moolah; Farmer Pete; Flash Monroe; Fred Ward; Haystacks Calhoun; Jan Sheridan; Jerry Oates; Jerry Valentine; Jimmy Dancing Bear; Jimmy Valentine; Joe Turco; Joe Walcott; John Sullivan; Karl Von Stroheim; Klondike Bill; Koa Tiki; Leon Ogle; Lilly Thomas; Little Bruiser; Mike Kelly; Mr. X; Nick Bockwinkel; Oki Shikina; Ox Baker; Pat Kelly; Paul Jones; Paula Kaye; Ralph Freed; Raton Kadoka; Ray Gunkel; the Red Demon; Roberto Soto; Rocket Monroe; Sandy Parker; Susan Green; Tim Geohagen; Toni Rose; Vicky Williams; and Wilbur Snyder. |
| 1972
JANUARY 1 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > Dick Steinborn & Jerry Oates defeated Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X > Klondike Bill defeated Joe Turco / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 joined Capral to announce that he had become the manager for Karl Von Stroheim and Mr. X, and would also be bringing in Bepo Mongol soon. JANUARY 4 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Red Demon defeated Derrell Cochran > Dick Steinborn defeated Oki Shikina > Women’s Tag Team Match: Debbie Johnson & Jan Sheridan defeated Paula Kaye & the Black Venus > Bob Armstrong & Jimmy Dancing Bear defeated Billy Spears & Buddy Colt by disqualification > Bill Dromo versus Flash Monroe ruled a no contest JANUARY 7 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Haystacks Calhoun defeated Mr. X, Klondike Bill, Bill Dromo, Buddy Colt, Oki Shikina, Karl Von Stroheim, Dick Steinborn, Bob Armstrong, Billy Spears, Flash Monroe, Bill White, Joe Turco, the Champ, Cisco Grimaldo, El Mongol, Jimmy Dancing Bear, Alex Medina, Pat Kelly, and Mike Kelly > Haystacks Calhoun defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $2,500. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Mr. X. According to the program for this card, Paul Jones was still in St. Joseph’s Infirmary, but was showing signs of improvement. El Mongol participated in an autograph session for fans. JANUARY 11 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Little Bruiser versus Cowboy Lang > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated Debbie Johnson > Roberto Soto defeated Bill White > Bob Armstrong and Rocket Monroe wrestled to a draw > Billy Spears defeated Alex Medina > El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt > Flash Monroe defeated Bill Dromo / Notes: Little Bruiser and Cowboy Lang were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Choo-Choo Lynn was the special referee for the match between Flash Monroe and Bill Dromo. JANUARY 14 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears and Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw > Flash Monroe and Klondike Bill wrestled to a draw > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Joe Turco & the Champ > Bob Armstrong defeated Rocket Monroe > Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X defeated Jimmy Dancing Bear & El Mongol > Dick Steinborn defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Bob Armstrong substituted for Bill Dromo in the match with Rocket Monroe. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Mr. X. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It is believed that Paul Jones had been released from St. Joseph’s Infirmary sometime earlier in the week, as his column resumed in the program for this card. It was announced that a tournament would be held on January 21, 1972, for the new Brass Knucks Title. It was also announced that Nick Bockwinkel and Bobo Brazil would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. Haystacks Calhoun participated in an autograph session for fans. JANUARY 15 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Joe Turco & Bill White > Dick Steinborn and Mr. X wrestled to a draw > Klondike Bill defeated Karl Von Stroheim by disqualification > Cisco Grimaldo and the Champ wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Mr. X. JANUARY 18 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cisco Grimaldo and the Champ wrestled to a draw > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Joe Turco & Karl Von Stroheim > Rocket & Flash Monroe defeated Bob Armstrong & Roberto Soto > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt* by disqualification / Notes: Buddy Colt had been billed as the Georgia Heavyweight Champion since June 18, 1971. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim. JANUARY 21 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brass Knucks Title One-Night Tournament: Bepo Mongol (Winner) to win title; Bob Armstrong, Mr. X, Buddy Colt, Karl Von Stroheim, Rocket Monroe, Raton Kadoka, El Mongol, Derrell Cochran, Pat Kelly, Mike Kelly, Billy Spears, Roberto Soto, Dick Steinborn, and Flash Monroe also participated / Notes: It is unclear as to the pairing and results of the tournament. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It was announced that Bobo Brazil would be wrestling in Atlanta on January 28, 1972. Bill Dromo and Bob Armstrong participated in an autograph session for fans. JANUARY 22 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: Bepo Mongol defeated Jimmy & Jerry Valentine > Bob Armstrong and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn & Roberto Soto defeated Joe Turco & the Champ / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol. JANUARY 25 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Match: Farmer Pete defeated Little Bruiser > Pat & Mike Kelly and Billy Spears & Assassin #1 wrestled to a draw > Joe Turco defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Rocket & Flash Monroe defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong* to win title > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived / No TL): El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt* to win title / Notes: Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Buddy Colt & Big John on November 16, 1971, in Macon. Buddy Colt had been billed as the Georgia Heavyweight Champion since June 18, 1971. JANUARY 26 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Medina defeated the Champ by disqualification > Bepo Mongol defeated Raton Kadoka > Dick Steinborn defeated Oki Shikina > Billy Spears versus Leon Ogle ruled a no contest > El Mongol, Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated Buddy Colt, Rocket & Flash Monroe / Notes: After both men were disqualified, Leon Ogle and Billy Spears continued to battle, and it took Bill Dromo, Bob Armstrong, Rocket & Flash Monroe to separate them. Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol. According to the program, Ralph Freed was still in charge of ticket sales in Columbus. JANUARY 28 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Turco versus the Champ > Mike Kelly versus Cisco Grimaldo > Pat Kelly versus Billy Spears > Bill Dromo & Roberto Soto versus Rocket & Flash Monroe > Jimmy Dancing Bear defeated Oki Shikina > Dick Steinborn, Bob Armstrong, Bobo Brazil & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt, Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol & Mr. X / Notes: No documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Jimmy Dancing Bear participated in an autograph session for fans. JANUARY 29 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bepo Mongol defeated Raton Kadoka > Dick Steinborn & Klondike Bill defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe by disqualification > El Mongol defeated Karl Von Stroheim / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Bepo Mongol. FEBRUARY 1 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jimmy Dancing Bear defeated Joe Turco > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Alex Medina > Women’s Match: Susan Green defeated Donna Christianello at 6:40 > Roberto Soto and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Rocket & Flash Monroe* defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol* defeated Assassin #1 / Notes: Rocket & Flash Monroe had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong on January 25, 1972, in Macon. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Colt on January 25, 1972, in Macon. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim. FEBRUARY 2 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Karl Von Stroheim > Dick Steinborn & Klondike Bill versus Bill White & Assassin #1 > Bob Armstrong & El Mongol versus Rocket & Flash Monroe > Boxing Match: Leon Ogle versus Billy Spears > Columbus Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Dromo* versus Buddy Colt / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bill Dromo had been the reigning Columbus Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #2 on October 6, 1971. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim. The program for this card announced that a tournament would be held on February 9, 1972, for the vacant Southeastern Tag Team Title. The Assassins had been the champions, but the title was vacated when they failed to defend the title within a thirty-day period. FEBRUARY 4 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Bill White > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X by disqualification > Billy Spears defeated Jimmy Valentine > Bepo Mongol defeated Klondike Bill > Jimmy Dancing Bear & El Mongol defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe > Round Robin One-Night Tournament: Nick Bockwinkel defeated Dick Steinborn; Buddy Colt defeated Bockwinkel; Steinborn defeated Colt; Steinborn defeated Bockwinkel by disqualification to win tournament / Notes: The tournament was to determine the challenger to wrestle the Georgia Heavyweight Champion on a future card. It is unclear exactly when this title match took place, as we cannot find documentation of a title match close to this date with Steinborn as the challenger. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It was announced that Haystacks Calhoun and Assassin #2 would be wrestling in Atlanta on February 11, 1972, and that Koa Tiki would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. Pat & Mike Kelly participated in an autograph session for fans. FEBRUARY 5 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: Bepo Mongol defeated Alex Medina & Cisco Grimaldo > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X by disqualification > El Mongol defeated Bill White / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. FEBRUARY 8 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates defeated Joe Turco > Derrell Cochran defeated Bill White > Roberto Soto & El Mongol defeated Oki Shikina & Mr. X > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Susan Green > Macon Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Rocket & Flash Monroe* and Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong wrestled to a draw / Notes: The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. Rocket & Flash Monroe had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong on January 25, 1972, in Macon. Assassin #1 managed Mr. X. It was announced that the Assassins would be wrestling in Macon on February 15, 1972, and that Roberto Soto, Bepo Mongol, and Koa Tiki would be wrestling in Macon soon. FEBRUARY 9 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was reported this card was to feature a tournament for the Southeastern Tag Team Title, but no details have been found. The Assassins had previously been the champions, but the title was vacated when they failed to defend the title within a thirty-day period. FEBRUARY 11 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Oki Shikina defeated Alex Medina > Billy Spears and Jimmy Dancing Bear wrestled to a draw > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe > Bill Dromo defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Dick Steinborn, Roberto Soto & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt, Assassin #2 & Mr. X > Haystacks Calhoun defeated Bepo Mongol by disqualification / Notes: Klondike Bill was the special referee for the match between Haystacks Calhoun and Bepo Mongol. The match was billed as a “Battle of the Giants”. Calhoun participated in an autograph session for fans. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. FEBRUARY 15 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Sandy Parker defeated Lilly Thomas > Bill White & Karl Von Stroheim defeated Jerry Oates & Alex Medina > Rocket Monroe defeated Jimmy Dancing Bear > Roberto Soto & El Mongol and the Assassins wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Flash Monroe by disqualification / Notes: Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim. FEBRUARY 18 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Koa Tiki defeated Bill White > Jerry Oates & Jimmy Dancing Bear defeated Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X > Roberto Soto defeated Oki Shikina > Pat & Mike Kelly and Rocket & Flash Monroe wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn defeated Billy Spears > The Assassins defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong > Haystacks Calhoun defeated Bepo Mongol / Notes: Joe Walcott was the special referee for the match between Haystacks Calhoun and Bepo Mongol. It was reported that the NWA sent Walcott as a troubleshooter. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. Roberto Soto participated in an autograph session for fans. FEBRUARY 19 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Koa Tiki defeated Oki Shikina > Roberto Soto defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > Billy Spears defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Dick Steinborn defeated Mr. X / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Mr. X. FEBRUARY 22 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Jimmy Dancing Bear > Roberto Soto, Klondike Bill & El Mongol defeated Bepo Mongol & the Assassins > Bill Dromo versus Flash Monroe ruled a no contest / Notes: Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Bepo Mongol. FEBRUARY 25 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Koa Tiki defeated Oki Shikina > Klondike Bill and Mr. X wrestled to a draw > Buddy Colt defeated Jimmy Dancing Bear > Billy Spears versus Roberto Soto ruled a no contest > Dick Steinborn, Bill Dromo & El Mongol defeated Bepo Mongol & the Assassins by disqualification / Notes: Dick Steinborn participated in an autograph session for fans. Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol and Mr. X. FEBRUARY 29 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto & El Mongol defeated Bill White & Rocket Monroe > Oki Shikina defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Koa Tiki defeated the Champ > Bepo Mongol defeated Klondike Bill > Wire Fence Match: Bill Dromo defeated Flash Monroe / Notes: Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol. MARCH 3 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates versus Oki Shikina > Koa Tiki defeated Bill White > Jimmy Dancing Bear defeated Rocket Monroe > Bepo Mongol defeated Bill Dromo > The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & El Mongol > Billy Spears versus Roberto Soto ruled a no contest / Notes: Jerry Oates and Oki Shikina were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol. El Mongol participated in an autograph session for fans. MARCH 4 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates defeated Bill White > Roberto Soto & El Mongol defeated Karl Von Stroheim & Mr. X > Klondike Bill defeated Bepo Mongol by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. MARCH 7 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Billy Spears & Joe Turco > Koa Tiki defeated Karl Von Stroheim > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Bill Dromo & Roberto Soto defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe* by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol* defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Rocket & Flash Monroe had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong on January 25, 1972, in Macon. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Colt on January 25, 1972, in Macon. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim. MARCH 10 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates defeated Raton Kadoka > Tim Geohagen & Klondike Bill defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe by disqualification > Buddy Colt and El Mongol wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn defeated Bepo Mongol by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated the Assassins > Texas Death Cage Match: Roberto Soto defeated Billy Spears / Notes: Raton Kadoka substituted for the Champ in the match with Jerry Oates. In the match between Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller and the Assassins, one of the Assassins pinned Fuller, but the referee had been dazed during an earlier collision and awarded the belts to Gunkel and Fuller. The Assassins were outraged, and the titles were held up pending a review. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Assassins on December 17, 1971, in Atlanta. Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. It was announced that Ox Baker and Wilbur Snyder would be wrestling in Atlanta on March 17, 1972. Roberto Soto participated in an autograph session for fans. MARCH 11 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jimmy Dancing Bear and Rocket Monroe wrestled to a draw > Bepo Mongol & Mr. X defeated Dick Steinborn & Klondike Bill > Mike Kelly defeated Billy Spears by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Assassin #1 managed Bepo Mongol and Mr. X. MARCH 14 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated the Champ > Roberto Soto and Buddy Colt wrestled to a draw > Klondike Bill & El Mongol defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe by disqualification > Battle Royal: Bill Dromo defeated the Champ, Buddy Colt, Tim Geohagen, Klondike Bill, Bepo Mongol, El Mongol, Flash Monroe, Rocket Monroe, Roberto Soto, Billy Spears, and Karl Von Stroheim / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Bepo Mongol. MARCH 17 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jimmy Dancing Bear versus Oki Shikina > Jerry Oates defeated Karl Von Stroheim by disqualification > Billy Spears, Rocket & Flash Monroe defeated Klondike Bill, Pat & Mike Kelly > One-Night Tournament: Bepo Mongol defeated Wilbur Snyder to win; Assassin #2, Buddy Colt, Ox Baker, El Mongol, Dick Steinborn, and Roberto Soto also participated / Notes: Jimmy Dancing Bear and Oki Shikina were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. The tournament was to determine the challenger to wrestle the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on March 24, 1972. With the exception of the final match, it is unclear as to the pairings and results of the tournament. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Bepo Mongol. El Mongol participated in an autograph session for fans. MARCH 18 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears and Jimmy Dancing Bear wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo & El Mongol defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe > Jerry Oates defeated Ox Baker by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. It was announced that the Assassins had indeed won the Georgia Tag Team Title from Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on March 10, 1972, following a review of the match. MARCH 21 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pat & Mike Kelly defeated Oki Shikina & Mr. X > Billy Spears defeated Jimmy Dancing Bear > Klondike Bill defeated Buddy Colt > Macon Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Rocket & Flash Monroe* and Bill Dromo & Roberto Soto wrestled to a draw / Notes: Rocket & Flash Monroe had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong on January 25, 1972, in Macon. Assassin #1 managed Mr. X. MARCH 24 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Tim Geohagen > John Sullivan defeated Mr. X > Billy Spears & Ox Baker defeated Roberto Soto & Jimmy Dancing Bear > Buddy Colt defeated Bill Dromo > The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & El Mongol > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Bepo Mongol by disqualification / Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Dory Funk, Jr., participated in an autograph session for fans. MARCH 25 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ox Baker defeated Mike Kelly > The Assassins defeated Jimmy Dancing Bear & El Mongol > John Sullivan defeated Oki Shikina / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Dory Funk, Jr., appeared on this episode. MARCH 28 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears & Mr. X defeated Pat & Mike Kelly > Koa Tiki defeated Oki Shikina > Women’s Match: Toni Rose versus Vicky Williams > Buddy Colt defeated Klondike Bill > Roberto Soto and Assassin #2 wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Flash Monroe / Notes: Toni Rose and Vicky Williams were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Assassin #1 managed Mr. X. MARCH 29 (WEDNESDAY) – CARTERSVILLE, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen versus Karl Von Stroheim > Koa Tiki versus Mr. X > John Sullivan versus Ox Baker > Billy Spears versus Jerry Oates > Roberto Soto versus Oki Shikina / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. MARCH 31 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Von Stroheim and Koa Tiki wrestled to a draw > John Sullivan & Roberto Soto defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe > Dick Steinborn defeated Ox Baker by disqualification > El Mongol defeated Billy Spears > Bepo Mongol defeated Klondike Bill > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Bobo Brazil & Bearcat Brown / Notes: Assassin #1 managed Karl Von Stroheim and Bepo Mongol. The Assassins had been billed as Georgia Tag Team Champions since March 18, 1972, after Paul Jones announced they should have been declared the winners in their match against then champions Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on March 10, 1972. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Bobo Brazil participated in an autograph session for fans. |
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