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| WHO'S WHO: ENRIQUE TORRES |
| REAL NAME: Enrique Torres |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
JULY 16, 1948 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Enrique Torres would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. SEPTEMBER 17, 1948 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Galento versus Enrique Torres Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 22, 1948 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ralph Garibaldi and Enrique Torres wrestled to a draw SEPTEMBER 4, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Enrique Torres would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. SEPTEMBER 25, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Billy Hines SEPTEMBER 28, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres versus Sputnik Monroe ended in a double countout OCTOBER 2, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Charlie Carr OCTOBER 9, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Krusher Karlson OCTOBER 12, 1964 (MONDAY) ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeGaulle versus Enrique Torres Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. OCTOBER 16, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres and Dick Dunn wrestled to a draw OCTOBER 23, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Mickey Blassie OCTOBER 30, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Enrique Torres OCTOBER 31, 1964 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres versus Sputnik Monroe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Chin Lee Notes: According to the program for this card, Enrique Torres was being billed as the Pacific Coast Heavyweight Champion. APRIL 1, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Enrique Torres defeated the Mysterious Medics Notes: Tony Nero was credited as being a referee on this card. APRIL 8, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Mysterious Medics* versus Ray Gunkel & Enrique Torres ruled a no contest Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. The Mysterious Medics had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner on March 25, 1966, in Atlanta. APRIL 15, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Jack Vansky APRIL 19, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Jack Vansky APRIL 22, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Bad Boy Hines Notes: Enrique Torres was still billed as being the Pacific Coast Heavyweight Champion. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. APRIL 26, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mysterious Medics defeated Mario Galento & Enrique Torres APRIL 29, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated Jack Pesek Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 3, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Mysterious Medics* defeated Enrique Torres & Chief Crazy Horse Notes: The Mysterious Medics had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner on March 25, 1966, in Atlanta. MAY 6, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: the Infernos defeated the Scufflin Hillbillies; Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Jack Vansky & Swede Karlson; Bobby Shane & Chief Crazy Horse defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines; the Mysterious Medics defeated Derrell Cochran & Jack Pesek; Torres Brothers defeated Infernos; Medics defeated Shane & Crazy Horse; Torres Brothers defeated Medics to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how the Southern Tag Team Title became vacant to make the tournament necessary. The last reference we have shows the Infernos defending the title against Bobby Shane & Mario Galento on April 15, 1966, in Atlanta. It was reported that the winners of the tournament would also receive $5,000. During the tournament, Enrique & Alberto Torres were declared winners of their match with the Infernos when time ran out and judges gave the match to them. The final match of the tournament saw the Torres brothers defeat the Mysterious Medics after the Infernos interfered, throwing a fireball at Medic #2 when the referee was distracted. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. MAY 10, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Mysterious Medics* versus Enrique & Alberto Torres went to draw Notes: It was reported that 974 were in attendance for this card. The Mysterious Medics had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner on March 25, 1966, in Atlanta. MAY 13, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres* defeated Dick Dunn & Willie Garrett Notes: Dick Dunn & Willie Garrett were being billed as Midwest Tag Team Champions. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. MAY 14, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres versus Billy & Bad Boy Hines Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 17, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Mysterious Medics* by disqualification Notes: The Mysterious Medics had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner on March 25, 1966, in Atlanta, but the title had actually been held up on May 13, 1966, following a match with the Infernos. MAY 20, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Mysterious Medics by disqualification MAY 24, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Mysterious Medics Notes: Billy & Bad Boy Hines were the special referees for the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and the Mysterious Medics. MAY 27, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Terry Garvin & Ken Yates JUNE 3, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Jack Vansky & Pancho Rosario JUNE 4, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres versus the Mysterious Medics Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 10, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Bob Daniels & Pancho Rosario 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) > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos* to win title Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. The Infernos had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Mysterious Medics on June 10, 1966, in Atlanta. JUNE 18, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres versus Jack Bence & Wildman Wehba Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 22, 1966 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos* to win title Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. It is unclear as to how the Infernos came to be recognized as Southern Tag Team Champions. They may have never lost recognition in Columbus, but in Atlanta, Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. Prior to that tournament, the Infernos had been the champions there, but somehow the title was vacated, making the aforementioned tournament necessary. JUNE 24, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Evil Eye Valentine & Wildman Wehba Notes: 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) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated George Harris & Rube Wright Notes: In the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and George Harris & Rube Wright, Harris was never tagged into the ring. JULY 8, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Title versus Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos Notes: Enrique & Alberto Torres retained the Southern Tag Team Title and won the European Tag Team Title in their match with the Infernos. The Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. The Infernos had been billed as European Tag Team Champions since June 24, 1966. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. JULY 9, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres versus George Harris & Butcher Vachon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 15, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Title versus Title Match: the Infernos defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres Notes: In the match between the Infernos and Enrique & Alberto Torres, the former retained the World Tag Team Title and won the European Tag Team Title. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. The Infernos had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since July 1, 1966. The Torres had been the reigning European Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Infernos on July 8, 1966, in Atlanta. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. JULY 16, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > European Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres* versus George Harris & Butcher Vachon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning European Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Infernos on July 8, 1966, in Atlanta, but had actually lost the title back to the Infernos on July 15, 1966, in Atlanta. JULY 19, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres* and the Infernos wrestled to a draw Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. JULY 22, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated J.C. Dykes & the Infernos by disqualification Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. There were two referees for the match between Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres and J.C. Dykes & the Infernos. The Infernos were disqualified when they threw a fireball at Ramon Torres. JULY 23, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres versus George Harris, Butcher Vachon & Wildman Wehba Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 26, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos Notes: There were two referees for the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and the Infernos. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. JULY 29, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Tag Team Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. Mario Galento managed Enrique & Alberto Torres. JULY 30, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres versus Butcher Vachon & the Golden Terror Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 2, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres* defeated the Infernos by disqualification Notes: Choo-Choo Lynn was handcuffed to J.C. Dykes during the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and the Infernos. Dykes managed the Infernos. The Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. AUGUST 5, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated George Harris & the Golden Terror AUGUST 6, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tornado Tag Team Match (No DQ): Enrique & Alberto Torres versus Butcher Vachon & the Golden Terror Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 9, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tornado Tag Team Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos by disqualification Notes: Choo-Choo Lynn was the special referee for the match between Enrique & Alberto Torres and the Infernos. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. 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) > Title versus Title Losers Leave Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Infernos Notes: Enrique & Alberto Torres retained the Southern Tag Team Title and won the World Tag Team Title in their match with the Infernos. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. The Infernos had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since July 1, 1966. The Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. 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) > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres* defeated the Infernos Notes: Despite the stipulation on August 19, 1966, which said the Infernos had to leave if they lost, which they did, they begged for a final match and Enrique & Alberto Torres accepted. Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Infernos on August 19, 1966, in Atlanta. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. SEPTEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Johnny Heidman & Chico Cortez SEPTEMBER 9, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Johnny Heidman & Brute Morgan SEPTEMBER 16, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated the Red Raiders by disqualification Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 17, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres versus Butcher Vachon & the Golden Terror Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 23, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres* to win title Notes: Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta. The program for this card has a photo of NWA President Sam Muchnick, accompanied by a mention that he feels the Atlanta programs were the best in the country. It was announced that Mad Dog Vachon would be wrestling on the card on September 30, 1966, and that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. SEPTEMBER 24, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Alberto Torres* versus the Red Raiders Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Enrique & Alberto Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Medics in a tournament final on May 6, 1966, in Atlanta, although they actually lost the title to Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on September 23, 1966, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 30, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres versus Louie Tillet, Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon ruled a no contest OCTOBER 7, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Kurt & Karl Von Stroheim OCTOBER 14, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated the Red Raiders Notes: During the match between Enrique & Ramon Torres and the Red Raiders, Enrique removed one of the Raiders mask, but he was able to cover his face and avoid being identified. OCTOBER 21, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon* to win title Notes: Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Enrique & Alberto Torres on September 23, 1966, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 28, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* versus the Red Raiders ruled a no contest Notes: The Red Raiders were initially declared the winners in their match with Enrique & Ramon Torres, but the decision was nixed when it was discovered the Raiders had used a cloth with a substance in an attempt to subdue Enrique. It was later reported to have been chloroform, after an empty bottle of carbon tetrachloride was found in the dressing room. The Raiders were reportedly fined $100 each for their actions. The Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on October 21, 1966, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated the Red Raiders by disqualification Notes: The Red Raiders were disqualified in their match with Enrique & Ramon Torres when Chico Cortez interfered. The Raiders were caught trying to use chloroform to subdue one of the Torres brothers. The Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on October 21, 1966, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 5, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter) > Enrique & Ramon Torres and Lars & Gene Anderson wrestled to a draw Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. NOVEMBER 7, 1966 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres* to win title Notes: Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on October 21, 1966, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 11, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McClarty, Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet, Butcher Vachon & Red Raider #1 Notes: There were two referees for the match between Don McClarty, Enrique & Ramon Torres and Louie Tillet, Butcher Vachon & Red Raider #1. Tillet and Vachon blamed the Raider for the loss, and there was a brief confrontation between them. Chico Cortez and Red Raider #2 were barred from the building during the match. NOVEMBER 16, 1966 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon* to win title Notes: Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres on November 7, 1966, in Augusta. NOVEMBER 18, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lars & Gene Anderson and Enrique & Ramon Torres wrestled to a draw Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. NOVEMBER 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match (No DQ / No TL): Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated the Red Raiders Notes: There were two referees for the match between Enrique & Ramon Torres and the Red Raiders. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. The Torres brothers had vowed to leave if they lost the match, and the Raiders had vowed to unmask if they lost. The Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on November 16, 1966, in Columbus. DECEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* and Lars & Gene Anderson wrestled to a draw Notes: Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on November 16, 1966, in Columbus. DECEMBER 9, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique Torres defeated the Red Raider DECEMBER 10, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and Enrique Torres wrestled to a draw Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 16, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres versus Eric Von Brauner & the Red Raider Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 17, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Chico Cortez & Eric Von Brauner 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) > Handicap Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Lars Anderson by disqualification Notes: Lars Anderson was disqualified when Gene Anderson interfered in the match with Enrique & Ramon Torres. The program for this card mentions that Enrique & Ramon Torres are recognized as World Tag Team Champions. It is unclear as to how they came to be recognized as such, as the last reference we have shows Enrique & Alberto Torres defending the title against the Infernos on August 26, 1966, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 31, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match (No TL): Enrique & Ramon Torres* versus Lars & Gene Anderson ruled a no contest Notes: Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. Following the match between Enrique & Ramon Torres and Lars & Gene Anderson, the Southern Tag Team Title was held up for unstated reasons, pending an investigation of the match. The Torres had been the reigning champions since they defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon on November 16, 1966, in Columbus. Next |
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