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| WHO'S WHO: DICK STEINBORN |
| REAL NAME: Richard Steinborn
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: Dickie Gunkel / Mr. Wrestling |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
JANUARY 27, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dickie Gunkel & Bibber McCoy versus Boris & Nicoli Volkoff ruled a no contest (1-1) Notes: Dickie Gunkel was being billed as Ray Gunkels brother. APRIL 3, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Dickie Gunkel wrestled to a draw Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 2, 1959, in Atlanta. APRIL 10, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McClarty & Dickie Gunkel defeated Mickey Blassie & Skull Murphy APRIL 17, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dickie Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie* to win title Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 2, 1959, in Atlanta. APRIL 24, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Acosta, Dickie Gunkel & Farmer Powell versus Freddie Blassie, Skull Murphy & Gypsy Joe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 1, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray & Dickie Gunkel versus Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 8, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dickie Gunkel* defeated Skull Murphy Notes: Dickie Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on April 17, 1959, in Atlanta. Joey Maxim was the special referee for the match between Gunkel and Skull Murphy. MAY 15, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gypsy Joe, Freddie & Mickey Blassie defeated Don McClarty, Dickie Gunkel & Farmer Powell MAY 22, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie, Skull Murphy & Gypsy Joe defeated Don McClarty, Ray & Dickie Gunkel MAY 25, 1959 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie versus Dickie Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 29, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McClarty & Dickie Gunkel versus Freddie Blassie & Gypsy Joe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 1, 1959 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie and Dickie Gunkel wrestled to a draw JUNE 8, 1959 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Dickie Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie JUNE 12, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McClarty, Ray & Dickie Gunkel defeated Gypsy Joe, Freddie & Mickey Blassie JUNE 19, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title Notes: Dickie Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on April 17, 1959, in Atlanta. JULY 3, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Dickie Gunkel Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel on June 19, 1959, in Atlanta. JULY 10, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dickie Gunkel defeated Skull Murphy > Don McClarty, Adrien Baillargeon & Dickie Gunkel defeated Skull Murphy, Gypsy Joe & El Gato JULY 24, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Adrien Baillargeon, Ray & Dickie Gunkel defeated Skull Murphy, Gypsy Joe & El Gato JULY 31, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dickie Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie* to win title Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel on June 19, 1959, in Atlanta. AUGUST 3, 1959 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dickie Gunkel versus Gypsy Joe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 7, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title Notes: Dickie Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on July 31, 1959, in Atlanta. AUGUST 8, 1959 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charley Laye, Dickie Gunkel & Farmer Powell versus Freddie Blassie, Bob Shipp & El Gato Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 31, 1959 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ed Sharpe versus Dickie Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 4, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Freddie Blassie defeated Ray & Dickie Gunkel, Farmer Powell, Derrell Cochran, and Ed Sharpe > Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel Notes: The purse for the battle royal was reportedly $1,500. SEPTEMBER 11, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Freddie Blassie versus Dickie Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 25, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dickie Gunkel defeated Gorgeous George DECEMBER 11, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Freddie Blassie lost recognition as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Blassie defending the title against Johnny Weaver on November 20, 1959, in Atlanta. Although Ray Gunkel was billed as champion, he allowed Dickie Gunkel to defend the Southern Heavyweight Title against Blassie, since he was injured. DECEMBER 18, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray & Dickie Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo Notes: For the match between Ray & Dickie Gunkel and Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo, the first two rows of ringside seats were removed. Although the last reference we have to the International Tag Team Title shows Gunkel & Don McIntyre defending the title against Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy on March 27, 1959, in Atlanta, the program we have for this card mentions that Ray & Dickie Gunkel are recognized as the reigning champions. APRIL 1, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray & Dickie Gunkel* versus Serge Malkoff & Bad Boy Hines Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear to us at this time how Ray & Dickie Gunkel came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre defending the title against Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy on March 27, 1959, in Atlanta. APRIL 8, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray & Dickie Gunkel* defeated Freddie Blassie & Eric Pederson Notes: Ray & Dickie Gunkel had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 1, 1960. APRIL 15, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Dickie Gunkel came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Ray Gunkel defending the title against Freddie Blassie on March 1, 1960, in Macon. JUNE 17, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dickie Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle versus the Corsicans Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 24, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification Notes: Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Dick Steinborn and the Mighty Yankee. JUNE 29, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Charlie Harben defeated Corsica Joe & the Masked Mauler JULY 1, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Gorgeous George by disqualification Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries. JULY 8, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Gorgeous George Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries. JULY 13, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Neopolitan & Corsica Jean defeated Vince Bryant & Dick Steinborn JULY 22, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee* to win title Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on June 17, 1960, in Atlanta. JULY 29, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Dick Steinborn* to win title Notes: Dick Steinborn had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Mighty Yankee on July 22, 1960, in Atlanta. AUGUST 5, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Corsica Jean AUGUST 17, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification AUGUST 19, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff defeated Dick Steinborn & George Drake AUGUST 22, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff versus Dick Steinborn & Don McClarty Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 26, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Dick Steinborn & Bill Dromo defeated Roy Nelson, Boris & Nicoli Volkoff Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. SEPTEMBER 2, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Nelson & Mickey Blassie versus Dick Steinborn & George Drake Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. SEPTEMBER 9, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Bill Dromo defeated Roy Nelson & Red Dugan Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. SEPTEMBER 16, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff versus Dick Steinborn & Johnny Weaver Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 21, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee* by disqualification Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since September 20, 1960. SEPTEMBER 23, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Bill Dromo defeated Boris & Nicoli Volkoff SEPTEMBER 28, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Nelson defeated Dick Steinborn by disqualification Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. SEPTEMBER 30, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Johnny Weaver & Penny Banner defeated Dick Steinborn & Fran Gravette OCTOBER 4, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Mr. X (3) OCTOBER 5, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Roy Nelson Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. OCTOBER 7, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Johnny Weaver Notes: The program we have for this card mentions that Dick Steinborns record titled Go Dickie Go is on sale at the ticket office. Steinborn participated in an autograph session for fans. OCTOBER 11, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Johnny Weaver OCTOBER 12, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie & Roy Nelson defeated Dick Steinborn & Bill Dromo Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. OCTOBER 14, 1960 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Johnny Weaver & Penny Banner versus Dick Steinborn & Margie Ramsey Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 18, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Indian Thong Match: Johnny Weaver defeated Dick Steinborn OCTOBER 19, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie defeated Dick Steinborn OCTOBER 26, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Leaves Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dick Steinborn OCTOBER 28, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie & Roy Nelson versus Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. DECEMBER 22, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick Steinborn would be wrestling on the card on December 29, 1961. DECEMBER 29, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn* defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki Notes: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since they defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki on November 30, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL. JANUARY 5, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn* defeated the Assassins Notes: Following the match between Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn and the Assassins, Grahams head was bleeding badly, and he claimed Assassin #2 had something in his mask that caused the injury. Graham & Steinborn had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since they defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki on November 30, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL. JANUARY 12, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn versus Jack Vansky Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 26, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn* to win title Notes: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since they defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki on November 30, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL. FEBRUARY 12, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 19, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. There were two referees for the match between Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn and the Assassins. MARCH 16, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn wrestled to a draw Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MARCH 20, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Charlie Harben MARCH 21, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated the Assassins* by disqualification Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MARCH 27, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn and Evon Marion wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Charley Laye & Evon Marion MARCH 28, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki by disqualification MARCH 31, 1962 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match (No TL / No DQ): the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn Notes: For the match between the Assassins and Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn, the Assassins had vowed to unmask if they lost. The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Graham & Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. APRIL 2, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Andre Drapp versus Evon Marion & Ali Bey Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 3, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki APRIL 4, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki APRIL 10, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki APRIL 11, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Ali Bey APRIL 16, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer versus Jim Wright & Lenny Montana Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 17, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Don Whittler APRIL 18, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer and Jim Wright & Lenny Montana wrestled to a draw at 60:00 APRIL 20, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki 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 23, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer versus Jim Wright & Lenny Montana Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. There were two referees for the match between Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer and Jim Wright & Lenny Montana. APRIL 24, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana defeated Dick Steinborn APRIL 25, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Ivan Zukoff APRIL 27, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Ali Bey Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 1, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Jim Wright & Ivan Zukoff MAY 2, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Jim Wright by disqualification MAY 4, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana and Dick Steinborn wrestled to a draw MAY 7, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Andre Drapp versus Jim Wright & the Canadian Angel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 9, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated Jim Wright & Lenny Montana by disqualification MAY 11, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Dick Steinborn defeated Lenny Montana MAY 14, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn versus Lenny Montana Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 15, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw at 60:00 Notes: It is unclear as to how the Assassins came to be recognized as US Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows them losing the title to Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis on May 4, 1962, in Atlanta. MAY 16, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Jim Wright MAY 18, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Texas Death Tag Team Match: the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn Notes: The Assassins had vowed to unmask if they could not defeat Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. MAY 23, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana defeated Dick Steinborn JUNE 2, 1962 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn defeated Lenny Montana & the Great Malenko Notes: Ray Gunkel substituted for Eddie Graham to team with Dick Steinborn in the match with Lenny Montana & the Great Malenko. JUNE 6, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn and Pedro Godoy wrestled to a draw at 30:00 Notes: It was reported that 1,224 were in attendance for this card. JUNE 8, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kurt & Karl Von Brauner defeated Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. JUNE 15, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn versus Pedro Godoy Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 19, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & the Bat APRIL 23, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated George Bell APRIL 24, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* versus Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 26, 1963 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn versus Bulldog Lawley Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 27, 1963 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* to win title Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 30, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Bulldog Lawley at 10:00 MAY 1, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler by disqualification MAY 3, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Steinborn defeated Tarzan Tyler* to win title Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Eddie Graham on April 19, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 7, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Tito Kopa MAY 8, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana versus Dick Steinborn Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 10, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn* to win title Notes: Dick Steinborn had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Tarzan Tyler on May 3, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 31, 1963 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated George Harris JUNE 4, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Tito Kopa JUNE 5, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated George Harris Notes: It was reported that 1,380 were in attendance for this card. JUNE 7, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn Notes: The program we have for this card features a photo of Dick Steinborn, reportedly in traction at Georgia Baptist Hospital after a recent match with Tarzan Tyler. JUNE 12, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Tito Kopa JUNE 14, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* to win title JUNE 18, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn JUNE 19, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle versus Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe ruled a no contest Notes: Bill Dromo substituted for Dick Steinborn to team with Chief Little Eagle in the match with Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe. JUNE 21, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Cage Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn JUNE 28, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Joe defeated Dick Steinborn NOVEMBER 20, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick Steinborn would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. DECEMBER 18, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick Steinborn would be wrestling on the card on December 25, 1964. DECEMBER 25, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Dick Steinborn Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. Next |
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