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| WHO'S WHO: DORY FUNK, JR. |
| REAL NAME: Dorrence Funk, Jr.
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: Mr. Panhandle / the Outlaw |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
FEBRUARY 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.* defeated Tarzan Tyler at 23:00 Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. In an effort to explain why neither El Mongol or the Professional were scheduled for the match against Funk, Jr., for the title instead of Tarzan Tyler, the program for this card reported that Paul Jones had refused to sign former champion Gene Kiniski until he agreed to wrestle Mongol in a title match, and that Kiniski had refused to give Mongol the shot. It then stated that when Jones learned of Kiniski losing the title to Funk, Jr., he wanted Atlanta fans to see the new champion as soon as possible, and that since Funk, Jr., had to accept all of the existing dates Kiniski had already agreed to, Jones negotiated to have the match with Tyler take place in Atlanta, and had already discussed future dates with the new champion to return. APRIL 8, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. APRIL 9, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Assassin #1 by disqualification Notes: Assassin #2 was barred from ringside during the match between Dory Funk, Jr., and Assassin #1. Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. MAY 16, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: The program for this card featured an article titled “How I Became Champ”, reportedly written by Dory Funk, Jr., an “Open Letter to a New Champion from an Ex Champion”, reportedly written by Thesz, and another short item reportedly written by Eddie Graham, titled “Dory Will Be a Great Champion”. MAY 30, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that a match was scheduled to take place on June 6, 1969, between Lou Thesz and Paul DeMarco, but that DeMarco was trying to back out of the match. Paul Jones claimed he had scheduled this match because DeMarco wanted a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Title held by Dory Funk, Jr., and that DeMarco had initially agreed to Jones’ promise that should he defeat Thesz, he would do all he could to sign the match between DeMarco and Funk, Jr. Jones felt that DeMarco was having second thoughts as to whether he could defeat Thesz. It was also announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JUNE 6, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Thesz defeated Paul DeMarco by countout Notes: The winner of the match between Lou Thesz and Paul DeMarco was to earn a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on a future card. JUNE 20, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Lou Thesz Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. JUNE 21, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., defeated Los Toros Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., told Capral that they were looking to get their hands on the Assassins to get some revenge for their father Dory Funk, Sr., for a beating the masked men gave him in Texas a couple years back. JULY 5, 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. The Assassins joined Capral to address the challenge issued to them by Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., and said they would wrestle them as long as Leo Garibaldi was not assigned to referee the match. JULY 11, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JULY 18, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Assassins would wrestle Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr., on the card on July 25, 1969. JULY 25, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL Match: the Assassins defeated Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr. Notes: John Heath was the special referee for the match between the Assassins and Terry Funk & Dory Funk, Jr. SEPTEMBER 3, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Columbus soon. SEPTEMBER 12, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dory Funk, Sr., & Dory Funk, Jr., versus the Assassins ruled a no contest Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. SEPTEMBER 13, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dory Funk, Jr. defeated Super Assailant #2 Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Mario Galento managed Super Assailant #2. SEPTEMBER 17, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* and Joe Scarpa wrestled to a draw Notes: Mario Galento managed the Super Assailants. Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. SEPTEMBER 26, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. OCTOBER 3, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling on the card on October 10, 1969. OCTOBER 10, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Paul DeMarco was initially declared the winner in the match with Dory Funk, Jr., but the decision was reversed when a ringside official overruled the referee. Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. NOVEMBER 18, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated El Diablo Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. NOVEMBER 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Dory Funk, Jr., would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. DECEMBER 12, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Joe Scarpa Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. |
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