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| WHO'S WHO: BUDDY FULLER |
| REAL NAME: Edward Welch |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA JANUARY 1, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Saul Weingeroff, Eric & Karl Von Brauner versus Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe ruled a no contest Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Eric & Karl Von Brauner. FEBRUARY 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Buddy Fuller would be wrestling on the card on March 4, 1966. MARCH 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Chin Lee Notes: Jack Pfefer managed Buddy Fuller. MARCH 12, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Bad Boy Hines Notes: Jack Pfefer managed Buddy Fuller. MARCH 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: According to the program for this card, Buddy Fuller was the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion. APRIL 29, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller Notes: During the match between Louie Tillet and Buddy Fuller, Tillet fell from the ring, and Fuller, rather than taking advantage by staying on top of him, allowed him a rest period when he had clearly been injured. The referee stopped the match until Tillet determined he could continue. Later in the match, the roles reversed, with Fuller falling from the ring, but Tillet did not offer the same courtesy in return, instead attacking Fuller, leading to the win. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 6, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* versus Louie Tillet ruled a no contest Notes: Buddy Fuller had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 25, 1966. MAY 13, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* defeated Louie Tillet Notes: Louie Tillet had vowed if he could not defeat Buddy Fuller, he would throw one hundred $1 bills to the crowd at ringside. Fuller had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 25, 1966. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. MAY 20, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Swede Karlson MAY 27, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller* to win title Notes: Louie Tillet had vowed if he could not defeat Buddy Fuller, he would throw five $100 bills to the crowd at ringside. Fuller had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 25, 1966. JUNE 3, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Ken Yates JUNE 10, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Bence Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 17, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match: Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet* to win title Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. Louie Tillet had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on May 27, 1966, in Atlanta. The program for this card featured a photo of Buddy Fullers horse named Heist. JUNE 24, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification Notes: Following the match between Gene Kiniski and Buddy Fuller, Fuller was so enraged he took the title belt and ran to the dressing room. Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. JULY 1, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Gene Kiniski* defeated Buddy Fuller Notes: Gene Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. JULY 15, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated George Harris Notes: Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. JULY 29, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Wildman Wehba JULY 30, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller versus Tito Carreon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 5, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sputnik Monroe defeated Butcher Vachon by disqualification Notes: Following the match between Sputnik Monroe and Butcher Vachon, Vachon attacked Monroe. Buddy Fuller and Mario Galento charged the ring and chased away Vachon. After Galento helped Monroe to his feet, he had a long stare down with Fuller, but Monroe convinced the two bitter enemies to shake and make up, which they did. AUGUST 12, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Butcher Vachon & the Infernos by disqualification Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Buddy Fuller managed Mario Galento, Enrique & Alberto Torres. AUGUST 19, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Butcher Vachon Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 26, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Chico Cortez SEPTEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Brute Morgan Notes: Brute Morgan substituted for Tito Carreon in the match with Buddy Fuller. SEPTEMBER 9, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller SEPTEMBER 16, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & the Golden Terror Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 23, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated the Red Raiders SEPTEMBER 30, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Jim Osborne NOVEMBER 11, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Buddy Fuller would be wrestling on the card on November 18, 1966. NOVEMBER 18, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eric Von Brauner defeated Buddy Fuller Notes: Following the match between Buddy Fuller and Eric Von Brauner, Fuller attacked referee Leo Garibaldi, who fought back and left Fuller unconscious. The program we have for this card featured a photo of Fuller and Lester Welch in Welchs airplane. NOVEMBER 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon Notes: Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. DECEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Eric Von Brauner & the Red Raider DECEMBER 16, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi, Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon defeated Don McClarty, Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe Notes: Following the match between Leo Garibaldi, Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon and Don McClarty, Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe, Fuller had to be carried from the ring. DECEMBER 17, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe defeated Joe Kono & Red Roberts Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 23, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe versus Leo Garibaldi & Butcher Vachon ruled a no contest Notes: The program for this card mentions that Buddy Fuller was the holder of the Georgia Heavyweight Title. Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on May 28, 1965, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 31, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated the Red Raider Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 31, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification Notes: Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. JANUARY 6, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ / No TL Match: Buddy Fuller defeated Leo Garibaldi JANUARY 27, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* defeated Louie Tillet Notes: Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on May 28, 1965, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 3, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Buddy Fuller Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. FEBRUARY 17, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* defeated El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on May 28, 1965, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 24, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Buddy Fuller* to win title Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on May 28, 1965, in Atlanta. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. NWA President Sam Muchnick was in attendance for this card. MARCH 18, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Hart Notes: 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) > Buddy Fuller defeated Tom Bradley Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. 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) > Buddy Fuller defeated Bill Parks APRIL 22, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Tom Bradley Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller defeated El Mongol* to win title Notes: El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Nick Kozak on April 7, 1967, in Atlanta. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. MAY 5, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Graham JUNE 2, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Buddy Fuller would be wrestling on the card on June 9, 1967. JUNE 9, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling defeated Alex Perez, Jack Daniels & El Mongol by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. JUNE 16, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Buddy Fuller* to win title Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on April 28, 1967, in Atlanta. JUNE 23, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Daniels by disqualification Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 30, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Daniels Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 7, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Bob Nandor & Buddy Fuller JULY 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Chico Cortez JULY 21, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Daniels JULY 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet AUGUST 4, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet AUGUST 25, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet versus Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller ended in a double disqualification SEPTEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Ike Eakins SEPTEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez, Louie Tillet & Tiny Mills Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 15, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Johnny Walker & Buddy Fuller Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. OCTOBER 13, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Steve Stanlee OCTOBER 20, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller versus Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson ruled a no contest OCTOBER 21, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 27, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson NOVEMBER 3, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification NOVEMBER 24, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos DECEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Ox Baker DECEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina DECEMBER 15, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Stan Vachon Notes: Jack Crawford managed Stan Vachon. JANUARY 5, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Dr. M (1) Notes: Jack Crawford managed Dr. M. The program for this card had Crawford announcing that Buddy Fuller was actually Ed Welch. JANUARY 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina & Dr. M (1) Notes: Jack Crawford managed Oki Shikina & Dr. M. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. JANUARY 13, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JANUARY 19, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon* to win title Notes: Stan & Butcher Vachon had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres on January 9, 1967, in Macon. MARCH 1, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller versus Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol ruled a no contest Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol. MARCH 16, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated Tarzan Tyler, Dr. M (2) & El Mongol Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Tarzan Tyler, Dr. M & El Mongol. During the match between Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling and Tarzan Tyler, Dr. M & El Mongol, Gunkel removed the Dr. Ms mask to identify him as someone who strongly resembled Oki Shikina, but his face was covered so fast it could not be completely confirmed. X claimed, however, that Dr. M was not Shikina, but rather a Mexican wrestler named Senor Zapata. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MARCH 22, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Bence & Tank Morgan MARCH 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos APRIL 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Rising Suns by disqualification Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 3, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns Notes: Jim Wilson substituted for Dick Steinborn to team with Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller in the match with Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns. MAY 4, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 10, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* versus Hans Schmidt & El Mongol ruled a no contest Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt & El Mongol. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. JUNE 14, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated Duke Keomuka & El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed Duke Keomuka & El Mongol. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. JULY 19, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Mario Galento defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns JULY 26, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Butcher Vachon & Guillotine Gordon AUGUST 2, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Jack Crawford Notes: Buddy Fuller was the special referee for the match between Jack Crawford and El Mongol, a match which was reportedly demanded by the NWA. AUGUST 9, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Butcher Vachon & the Reptile AUGUST 16, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated Tarzan Tyler & Brute Bernard Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & Brute Bernard. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 13, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller NOVEMBER 22, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Tim Geohagen NOVEMBER 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Stan, Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon NOVEMBER 30, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 6, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Mad Dog Vachon Notes: Joe Louis was the special referee for the match between Buddy Fuller against Mad Dog Vachon. DECEMBER 13, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Seiji Sakaguchi & Oki Shikina DECEMBER 14, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Stan Vachon Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 20, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title versus Mask Match: the Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Stan Vachon & Seiji Sakaguchi Next |
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