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| WHO'S WHO: BOB ELLIS |
| REAL NAME: Robert Elliott |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
APRIL 14, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Cage Match (No DQ): Dick the Bruiser* defeated Bob Ellis Notes: There was no referee for the match between Bob Ellis and Dick the Bruiser. The Bruiser had been the reigning US Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Detroit, MI, office, since he defeated Bobo Brazil on February 28, 1961, in Detroit. For some reason it was being called the AWA World Heavyweight Title here, and the Bruiser was being billed as such. JULY 3, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dick the Bruiser* versus Bob Ellis Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Dick the Bruiser had been the reigning US Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Detroit, MI, office, since he defeated Bobo Brazil on February 28, 1961, in Detroit. For some reason it was being called the AWA World Heavyweight Title here, and the Bruiser was being billed as such. JULY 4, 1961 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ellis defeated Angelo Savoldi JULY 28, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Cage Match: Bob Ellis defeated Dick the Bruiser* by disqualification Notes: This card was originally scheduled to take place at Ponce de Leon Ball Park, but the threat of inclement weather moved it indoors. Dick the Bruiser had been the reigning US Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Detroit, MI, office, since he defeated Bobo Brazil on February 28, 1961, in Detroit. For some reason it was being called the AWA World Heavyweight Title here, and the Bruiser was being billed as such. SEPTEMBER 1, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Sheik defeated Bob Ellis Notes: The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. The program we have for this card reported that the U. S. Athletic Commission ordered the match between Bob Ellis and the Sheik. SEPTEMBER 8, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ellis defeated the Sheik Notes: The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. APRIL 20, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis defeated Lenny Montana & the Canadian Angel Notes: In the program we have for this card, it is the first to announce Don McIntyre taking over as promoter out of the Atlanta office. Paul Jones made a final appearance in his regular column, stating that he was retiring so he and his wife could spend more time together. It has widely been reported that he had really stepped back his efforts and allowed McIntyre, Ray Gunkel, and Freddie Blassie handle the promotional and booking chores that he had long been credited for to this point. At our best estimation, the passing of the torch actually began around 1955 or 1956. He reportedly sold most of his shares in the promotion to McIntyre around this time. APRIL 27, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis wrestled to a draw Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. Following the match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis, Commissioner Howard Haire declared the US Tag Team Title would be held up pending a rematch on May 4, 1962. The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MAY 4, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis defeated the Assassins to win title Notes: The US Tag Team Title had been held up by Commissioner Howard Haire on April 27, 1962, following a match between champions the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis. This was a rematch to determine the champions. MAY 11, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ellis defeated Assassin #2 MAY 18, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kurt & Karl Von Brauner defeated Bob Ellis & Andre Drapp Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. JUNE 15, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Don McIntyre was negotiating with Bob Ellis for future dates. NOVEMBER 9, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Ellis would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 4, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Ellis would be wrestling on the card on January 18, 1963. JANUARY 18, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ / No CO Match: Eddie Graham & Bob Ellis defeated Lenny Montana & the Bat Notes: Lenny Montana substituted for Freddie Blassie to team with the Bat in the match with Eddie Graham & Bob Ellis. As part of the stipulation, the Bat was forced to unmask following the match, and was identified as Joe Tomasso. Tomasso continued to wear the mask afterwards. It was reported that Blassie could not wrestle because he had five broken ribs. JANUARY 25, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ellis defeated Lenny Montana NOVEMBER 15, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Ellis would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 31, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Ellis would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. MARCH 27, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Ellis would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. APRIL 3, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sputnik Monroe defeated Bob Ellis AUGUST 20, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Ellis would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. |
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