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| WHO'S WHO: BOBBY GRAHAM |
| REAL NAME: Larry Hulin
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: the Great Hercules / the Mighty Hercules |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
SEPTEMBER 20, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Mighty Hercules would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. SEPTEMBER 30, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Hercules defeated Derrell Cochran OCTOBER 4, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Hercules & the Outlaw defeated Tim Geohagen & Chief Little Eagle OCTOBER 6, 1963 (SUNDAY) AUGUSTA, GA FORT GORDON SPORTS ARENA (Steve Manderson and Fred Hornby Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle defeated the Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules by disqualification OCTOBER 7, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules defeated Derrell Cochran & Tim Geohagen OCTOBER 11, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Hercules & the Outlaw defeated Derrell Cochran & Tim Geohagen OCTOBER 14, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gordon and the Mighty Hercules wrestled to a draw OCTOBER 18, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana, Tarzan Tyler & the Mighty Hercules Notes: Tim Geohagen was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel, Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle and Lenny Montana, Tarzan Tyler & the Mighty Hercules. Following the match, Big Heart claimed that when the Outlaw came to ringside, he had handed a foreign object to Hercules, which was later used to injure Big Heart. OCTOBER 21, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gordon defeated the Mighty Hercules by disqualification OCTOBER 25, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eastern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Hercules defeated Chief Big Heart* to win title Notes: Chief Big Heart had been the reigning Eastern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Tarzan Tyler to become the inaugural champion on October 4, 1963, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 28, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Hercules defeated Chief Big Heart NOVEMBER 1, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated the Mighty Hercules Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. NOVEMBER 4, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated the Mighty Hercules by disqualification NOVEMBER 8, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > American Tag Team Match: Ray Gunkel, Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana, the Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules NOVEMBER 11, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules defeated Ray Gordon & Chief Little Eagle NOVEMBER 15, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser versus the Mighty Hercules ruled a no contest Notes: The match between Dick the Bruiser and the Mighty Hercules was billed as a Battle of the Brutes. NOVEMBER 18, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules and Derrell Cochran & Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw NOVEMBER 22, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Chief Little Eagle defeated the Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules Notes: Despite the assassination of President John F. Kennedy earlier in the day, the card went on as scheduled. During the match between Eddie Graham & Chief Little Eagle and the Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules, Little Eagle removed the Outlaws mask. He was not immediately identified, but was later reported to have been Matt Burns. He continued to wrestle with the mask afterward. NOVEMBER 25, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle defeated the Outlaw & the Mighty Hercules NOVEMBER 29, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eastern Heavyweight Title Match: Eddie Graham defeated the Mighty Hercules* to win title Notes: The Mighty Hercules had been the reigning Eastern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Chief Big Heart on October 25, 1963, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 2, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Hercules defeated Joe Scarpa DECEMBER 6, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eastern Heavyweight Title versus Mask Match (No TL): Eddie Graham* defeated the Mighty Hercules Notes: Eddie Graham was declared the winner of his match when the Mighty Hercules was deemed unable to continue. Since he lost due to a referee decision, he was not forced to unmask as per the stipulation. Graham had been the reigning Eastern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Hercules on November 29, 1963, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 9, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus the Mighty Hercules ruled a no contest DECEMBER 13, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel defeated the Mighty Hercules by TKO in fourth round Notes: Archie Moore was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel and the Mighty Hercules. DECEMBER 16, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boxing Match: Joe Scarpa defeated the Mighty Hercules Notes: Archie Moore was a special referee for the match between Joe Scarpa and the Mighty Hercules. DECEMBER 20, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ / No TL / No CO Match: Eddie Graham defeated the Mighty Hercules Notes: During the match between Eddie Graham and the Mighty Hercules, Graham removed Hercules mask to identify him as Bobby Graham. He continued to wrestle under the mask afterward. DECEMBER 30, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: the Mighty Hercules (Winner) Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or other participants for the battle royal. JANUARY 3, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Mighty Hercules would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 6, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lorenzo Parente defeated the Mighty Hercules JANUARY 10, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle defeated Corsica Joe & the Mighty Hercules JANUARY 17, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lorenzo Parente defeated the Mighty Hercules JANUARY 24, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Hercules defeated Corsica Joe JANUARY 31, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ / No TL / No CO Match: Fritz Von Erich defeated the Mighty Hercules MARCH 3, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Gorilla Marconi MARCH 10, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Bad Boy Hines Notes: Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. MARCH 18, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Gorilla Marconi Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MARCH 18, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Oki Shikina by disqualification Notes: Lars & Gene Anderson charged the ring during the match between Enrique & Ramon Torres and Bobby Graham & Oki Shikina, attacking the Torres brothers. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MARCH 24, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Mike Paidousis Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MARCH 31, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham & El Mongol defeated Bobby Hart & Corsica Jean APRIL 7, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling, Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham, Lars & Gene Anderson APRIL 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak, Lester Welch & Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Graham, Louie Tillet & El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. APRIL 21, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Len Rossi APRIL 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak & Dennis Hall defeated Bobby Graham & Oki Shikina MAY 5, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Graham MAY 6, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Bozo Brown Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 9, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Ike Eakins MAY 12, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Dale Jones at 3:00 Notes: Dale Jones substituted for Ike Eakins in the match with Bobby Graham. MAY 16, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak and Bobby Graham wrestled to a draw MAY 19, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet MAY 23, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham defeated Nick Kozak MAY 26, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet MAY 27, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Bobby Graham Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 2, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet Notes: Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. JUNE 6, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Graham and Ramon Torres wrestled to a draw > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet JUNE 9, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bobby Graham SEPTEMBER 21, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Great Hercules defeated Bozo Brown Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated the Great Hercules OCTOBER 4, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Louie Tillet defeated the Professional & the Great Hercules OCTOBER 18, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Louie Tillet defeated the Professional & the Great Hercules JANUARY 25, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford told Capral that he believed one of the Assassins to be Bobby Graham. |
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