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| WHO'S WHO: BOB ORTON |
| REAL NAME: Robert Orton, Sr.
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: the Big O / Bob Orton, Sr. / the Zodiac |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
DECEMBER 1, 1950 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Jack Hader DECEMBER 8, 1950 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Jack Steele DECEMBER 15, 1950 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Jack Dillon DECEMBER 22, 1950 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton and Babe Zaharias ruled a no contest JANUARY 12, 1951 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Tom Mahoney by disqualification JANUARY 16, 1951 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre and Bob Orton wrestled to a draw JANUARY 26, 1951 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Bobby Lane by disqualification FEBRUARY 2, 1951 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton and Ivan Vakturoff wrestled to a draw FEBRUARY 13, 1951 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Mahoney defeated Bob Orton FEBRUARY 22, 1951 (THURSDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Mahoney defeated Bob Orton FEBRUARY 23, 1951 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Golden Terror* defeated Bob Orton Notes: The Golden Terror had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Art Nelson on January 26, 1951, in Atlanta. MARCH 8, 1951 (THURSDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Mahoney defeated Bob Orton JANUARY 30, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton versus Tony Marino Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 12, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Bob Orton JUNE 18, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Lester Welch JUNE 25, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Orton would be wrestling on the card on July 2, 1965. JULY 2, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Orton* defeated Tony Baillargeon Notes: Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. JULY 5, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus Bob Orton Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 6, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Jesse James JULY 7, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton versus Chief Little Eagle Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 8, 1965 (THURSDAY) SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Joe Scarpa JULY 9, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Joe Scarpa JULY 13, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Joe Scarpa JULY 14, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton versus Corsica Joe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 15, 1965 (THURSDAY) SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus Bob Orton Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 16, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento defeated Bob Orton* by disqualification Notes: Bob Orton purposely got himself disqualified by hitting the referee when it was obvious Mario Galento was gaining the upper hand in the match. Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. JULY 17, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton defeated Chief Little Eagle JULY 20, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Joe Scarpa defeated Bob Orton* by disqualification Notes: Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. JULY 23, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Orton* defeated Mario Galento Notes: Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Bob Orton and Mario Galento. Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. JULY 30, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Orton* defeated Eddie Graham Notes: Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. AUGUST 13, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Bob Orton be wrestling in Atlanta soon. SEPTEMBER 3, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Orton* defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification Notes: Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. SEPTEMBER 10, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller defeated Bob Orton* by disqualification Notes: Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. SEPTEMBER 17, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Kozak defeated Bob Orton* by disqualification Notes: Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. SEPTEMBER 18, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA FRANKLIN DRIVE ARENA (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Orton* versus Freddie Blassie Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. OCTOBER 1, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Bob Orton* by disqualification Notes: Following the match between Freddie Blassie and Bob Orton, Blassie left the ring with the belt, proclaiming he was the new champion. The belt was later returned to Orton, much to the dismay of Blassie, who firmly believed he had won the title. Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. OCTOBER 8, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Orton* defeated Freddie Blassie Notes: Bob Orton had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on June 17, 1965, in Jacksonville, FL. APRIL 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Avenger #3, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt, Dr. M (2) & the Big O (1) Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt, Dr. M, and the Big O. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. APRIL 13, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Big O (1) defeated Bobby Hart & Silento Rodriguez Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed El Mongol & the Big O. APRIL 19, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Avenger #3, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt, El Mongol & the Big O (1) Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt, the Big O & El Mongol. APRIL 20, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Big O (1) defeated Johnny Walker Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed the Big O. APRIL 26, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Avenger #3 defeated the Big O (1) Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed the Big O. APRIL 27, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Big O (1) defeated Dick Steinborn Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Gentleman X (1) managed the Big O. 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. |
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