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| WHO'S WHO: BOB ARMSTRONG |
| REAL NAME: Joseph James
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: the Bullet |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
JANUARY 28, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chin Lee defeated Bob Armstrong FEBRUARY 8, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Jack Vansky FEBRUARY 15, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Roy Mulkey FEBRUARY 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mysterious Medics defeated Bob Armstrong & Derrell Cochran APRIL 22, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane defeated Bob Armstrong Notes: Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. MAY 21, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane versus Bob Armstrong Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 11, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Danny Little Bear Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 17, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Evil Eye Valentine Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 2, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Jack Vansky Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 9, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Chief Crazy Horse Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 16, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Pancho Rosario Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 23, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Kenny Mack Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 6, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Evil Eye Valentine Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 13, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Wildman Wehba Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 19, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Kenny Mack Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 20, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus George Harris > Dick Steinborn & Greg Peterson versus Butcher Vachon & the Golden Terror Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bob Armstrong and Leo Garibaldi were the special referees for the match between Dick Steinborn & Greg Peterson and Butcher Vachon & the Golden Terror. SEPTEMBER 3, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Chico Cortez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 27, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Brute Morgan OCTOBER 8, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Heidman versus Bob Armstrong Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 15, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Chico Cortez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 22, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Roger Kirby versus Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 28, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Joe Kono NOVEMBER 18, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart defeated Bob Armstrong Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. JANUARY 28, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Red Roberts Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. FEBRUARY 10, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Pancho Rosario FEBRUARY 11, 1967 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Oki Shikina Notes: This was for the locally televised “Columbus Championship Wrestling”, though it is not known who was hosting the program, whether it was taped or broadcast live, nor is it clear as to which station the program was aired at the time. FEBRUARY 28, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Pancho Rosario Notes: It was reported that 2,400 were in attendance for this card. MARCH 7, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Nick Adams MARCH 14, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Bull Ramos MARCH 18, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Pancho Rosario Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 11, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Tom Bradley APRIL 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Ike Eakins by disqualification MAY 13, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Bozo Brown Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 17, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Alex Perez by disqualification Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 7, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Jack Vansky JULY 8, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Alex Perez wrestled to a draw Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 22, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Bill Dromo wrestled to a draw Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. This episode was the debut of showing the program in color, which would resume with each show going forward. AUGUST 5, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Bob Armstrong & Bob Nandor Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 11, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Bob Armstrong & Ricky Hunter AUGUST 12, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Dick Dunn and Alex Perez & Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 16, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 14, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Oki Yama & El Mongol defeated Bob Armstrong & Enrique Torres Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol & Oki Yama. In the match between Oki Yama & El Mongol and Bob Armstrong & Enrique Torres, Yama used a swinging Hangman hold to finish off Torres, and it was instantly noted by Capral that the hold was the one used by Butcher Vachon to subdue his opponents. This began speculation that Vachon was perhaps the man under the mask. OCTOBER 21, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Oki Yama & El Mongol defeated Bob Armstrong & Enrique Torres Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol & Oki Yama. OCTOBER 27, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Tiny Mills NOVEMBER 18, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Ox Baker Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Duke Savage DECEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Kenny Mack by disqualification DECEMBER 9, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Enrique Torres and the Gauchos wrestled to a draw Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tag Team Tournament: the Gauchos defeated Bob Armstrong & Bobby Shane; Ramon Torres & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon; Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle; Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Kenny Mack & Oki Shikina; Torres & Mr. Wrestling defeated the Gauchos by disqualification; Torres Brothers defeated the Anderson Brothers; Torres Brothers defeated the Vachon Brothers to win tournament Notes: It was reported that the purse for the tournament was $4,000. When the tournament came down to a final round, Ramon Torres & Mr. Wrestling did not want to wrestle against Enrique & Alberto Torres, so they pulled straws to determine which team would wrestle the Vachons, as chosen by Paul Jones, despite their loss in the first round. FEBRUARY 9, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: Bob Armstrong was being billed as the 1967 NWA Rookie of the Year, despite the fact he was wrestling as early as 1966. FEBRUARY 16, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Karl Von Stroheim MARCH 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Duke Keomuka wrestled to a draw MAY 24, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: The program for this card mentioned that Bob Armstrong was considering leaving his full-time position as a firefighter. MAY 28, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw MAY 31, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Bob Armstrong defeated the Rising Suns Notes: Bob Armstrong was quoted in the program for this card that he had resigned as a firefighter to devote his time to wrestling. JUNE 1, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > 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, 1968 (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 JUNE 7, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Tank Morgan JUNE 14, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Alberto Torres defeated the Rising Suns Notes: Bob Armstrong substituted for Enrique Torres to team with Alberto Torres in the match with the Rising Suns. JUNE 15, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Oki Shikina Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 21, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong, Jim Wilson & Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns JUNE 22, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > 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 29, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Jim Wilson defeated the Rising Suns JULY 5, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol defeated Silento Rodriguez & the Professional; Bob Armstrong & Mario Galento defeated the Rising Suns; Oki Shikina & Seiji Sakaguchi defeated Johnny Walker & Bill Dromo; Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon; Tyler & Mongol defeated Armstrong & Galento; Torres Brothers defeated Shikina & Sakaguchi; Torres Brothers defeated Tyler & Mongol to win title Notes: Lou Thesz was the special referee for the tournament. Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol. The tournament for the Georgia Tag Team Title was to determine inaugural champions. Although there had been various versions of the title existing in the 1950s, we have found nothing referencing a direct link to this version. JULY 6, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Silento Rodriguez defeated the Rising Suns by disqualification Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 9, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Johnny Walker defeated Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon JULY 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Johnny Walker JULY 13, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Professional defeated Bob Armstrong Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 19, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Butcher Vachon defeated Bob Armstrong JULY 26, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Joe Turco AUGUST 1, 1968 (THURSDAY) – WAYCROSS, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & El Mongol versus the Rising Suns Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. AUGUST 2, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bob Armstrong defeated the Rising Suns Notes: Mike McGraw was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 3, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler & Brute Bernard defeated Bob Armstrong & Alberto Torres Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 3, 1968 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Brute Bernard Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. This was for the locally televised “Columbus Championship Wrestling”, though it is not known who was hosting the program, whether it was taped or broadcast live, nor is it clear as to which station the program was aired at the time. Jack Crawford managed Brute Bernard. AUGUST 6, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Shinya Kojika wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong & Mario Galento defeated the Rising Suns AUGUST 7, 1968 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Turco versus Bob Armstrong Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 8, 1968 (THURSDAY) – AMERICUS, GA – SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Joe Turco Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 9, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Sputnik Monroe SEPTEMBER 20, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Armstrong would be wrestling on the card on September 27, 1968. SEPTEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Bob Armstrong & Alberto Torres Notes: Bob Armstrong substituted for Ramon Torres to team with Alberto Torres in the match with Stan & Butcher Vachon. SEPTEMBER 28, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Oki Shikina Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 4, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Starr, Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Bob Armstrong, Alberto & Ramon Torres OCTOBER 15, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dale Lewis and Bob Armstrong wrestled to a draw OCTOBER 19, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Butcher Vachon wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 22, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > $1,000 Challenge Match: Dale Lewis defeated Bob Armstrong at 25:00 Notes: Dale Lewis put up $1,000 in the match with Bob Armstrong, betting he could not be pinned within the first thirty minutes. OCTOBER 25, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Jim Starr, Stan & Butcher Vachon NOVEMBER 1, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Jim Starr, Stan & Butcher Vachon NOVEMBER 2, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Ramon Torres defeated Joe Turco & Oki Shikina Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. NOVEMBER 8, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Stan, Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon NOVEMBER 15, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Stan Vachon by disqualification NOVEMBER 19, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Billy Garrett NOVEMBER 21, 1968 (THURSDAY) – MILLEDGEVILLE, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Oki Shikina Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. NOVEMBER 22, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Valentine defeated Bob Armstrong NOVEMBER 23, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Bob Armstrong & Ronnie Paul Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. NOVEMBER 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & Bob Armstrong DECEMBER 6, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dale Lewis defeated Bob Armstrong DECEMBER 7, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Stan Vachon wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 18, 1968 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Stan Vachon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 20, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Stan Vachon Notes: Bill Dromo substituted for Bob Armstrong in the match with Stan Vachon. DECEMBER 21, 1968 (SATURDAY) – MACON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong versus Stan Vachon & Seiji Sakaguchi Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. This was for the locally televised “Macon Championship Wrestling”, though it is not known who was hosting the program, whether it was taped or broadcast live, nor is it clear as to which station the program was aired at the time. DECEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Bill Dromo wrestled to a draw DECEMBER 28, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Joe Turco Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Next |
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