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| WHO'S WHO: DICK the BRUISER |
| REAL NAME: William Afflis |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
MAY 1, 1957 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Guy LaRose versus Dick the Bruiser Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 3, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Guy LaRose versus Dick the Bruiser Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 17, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Argentina Rocca defeated Dick the Bruiser MAY 16, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. OCTOBER 24, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser defeated Frank Townsend OCTOBER 31, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Paul Anderson* defeated Dick the Bruiser Notes: Paul Anderson had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since October 17, 1958. NOVEMBER 14, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Anderson defeated Dick the Bruiser DECEMBER 5, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Anderson & Chief Little Eagle versus Freddie Blassie & Dick the Bruiser ruled a no contest DECEMBER 12, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Indian Death Match: Chief Little Eagle defeated Dick the Bruiser by countout DECEMBER 19, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and Dick the Bruiser wrestled to a draw FEBRUARY 3, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dick the Bruiser* versus Yukon Eric ruled a no contest Notes: Dick the Bruiser had been the reigning US Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Detroit, MI, office, but had lost it to Bobo Brazil on January 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. He would later defend it here during an actual later reign as title claimant. FEBRUARY 17, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser versus Yukon Eric Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. 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. MAY 12, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Wilbur Snyder defeated Dick the Bruiser* by disqualification Notes: 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. MAY 19, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would wrestle Yukon Eric on the card on May 27, 1961. MAY 27, 1961 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Lumberjack Match (No DQ): Dick the Bruiser * defeated Yukon Eric Notes: There was no referee for the match between Dick the Bruiser and Yukon Eric. 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. JUNE 9, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dick the Bruiser* defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification Notes: Ray Gunkel was disqualified when he accidentally hit the referee in his match with 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. JUNE 16, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification 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) > AWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Argentina Rocca defeated Dick the Bruiser* by disqualification Notes: 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 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. OCTOBER 13, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser defeated Wilbur Snyder OCTOBER 20, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL / No DQ Match: Wilbur Snyder defeated Dick the Bruiser JUNE 15, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on June 29, 1962. JUNE 29, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Dick the Bruiser Notes: Freddie Blassie was billed as the World Heavyweight Champion upon his return. AUGUST 24, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on August 31, 1962. AUGUST 31, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie defeated Dick the Bruiser SEPTEMBER 7, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser defeated Mr. Moto NOVEMBER 9, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. NOVEMBER 16, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on December 7, 1962. DECEMBER 7, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification DECEMBER 14, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie & Dick the Bruiser defeated Ray Gunkel & Lenny Montana DECEMBER 21, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lumberjack Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dick the Bruiser APRIL 27, 1963 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. MAY 17, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler* versus Dick the Bruiser ruled a no contest Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on May 10, 1963, in Atlanta. JUNE 7, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: Tarzan Tyler substituted for Dick the Bruiser in the match with Lou Thesz. The Bruisers plane was reportedly grounded in Indianapolis, IN, due to bad weather. Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. JUNE 14, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Don McIntyre was negotiating for a match between Lou Thesz and Dick the Bruiser. JUNE 28, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on July 12, 1963. JULY 12, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser defeated Derrell Cochran JULY 19, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Lou Thesz would be wrestling Dick the Bruiser on the card on July 26, 1963. JULY 26, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. AUGUST 16, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. AUGUST 23, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL / No CO): Lou Thesz* defeated Dick the Bruiser Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. OCTOBER 18, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. NOVEMBER 8, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on November 15, 1963. 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 29, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 3, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 24, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lorenzo Parente defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification FEBRUARY 7, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser 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 Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JUNE 5, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Les Wolfe Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JULY 3, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Les Wolfe Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was the final Atlanta card promoted by Les Wolfe, as he was replaced by Paul Jones, who had only stepped down about two years prior. It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on July 24, 1964. JULY 24, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sputnik Monroe defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification Notes: During the match between Sputnik Monroe and Dick the Bruiser, the Bruiser had a huge gash on his head opened up and blood was everywhere. AUGUST 7, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus Dick the Bruiser ruled a no contest AUGUST 8, 1964 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick the Bruiser versus the Destroyer Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 9, 1964 (SUNDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Sputnik Monroe defeated Dick the Bruiser to win title Notes: The match for the Georgia Heavyweight Title was to determine the inaugural champion. The winner of the match between Sputnik Monroe and Dick the Bruiser also was to win a 1964 Cadillac, which had been part of an ongoing tournament advertised for months. It is unclear exactly what matches leading up to this card were part of the tournament. OCTOBER 9, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. NOVEMBER 13, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 22, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. OCTOBER 1, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. OCTOBER 8, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on October 15, 1965. OCTOBER 13, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Dick the Bruiser Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 15, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification DECEMBER 3, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling on the card on December 10, 1965. DECEMBER 10, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dale Lewis defeated Dick the Bruiser by disqualification JANUARY 14, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. FEBRUARY 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Paul Jones was negotiating with Dick the Bruiser for some future dates. FEBRUARY 11, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Indian Thong Match: Chief Little Eagle versus Dick the Bruiser ruled a no contest |
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