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| WHO'S WHO: JERRY GRAHAM |
| REAL NAME: Jerry Matthews |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
NOVEMBER 3, 1952 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Jack Wentworth wrestled to a draw NOVEMBER 7, 1952 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Jack Wentworth NOVEMBER 10, 1952 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leslie Carlton defeated Jerry Graham > Leslie Carlton & Eduardo Perez defeated Nick Carter & Jerry Graham Notes: James Hartley managed Leslie Carlton. NOVEMBER 17, 1952 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Jack Moore > Jerry Graham & Don McIntyre versus Jack Steele & Jack Moore Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. NOVEMBER 21, 1952 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack & Billy Steele defeated Nick Carter & Jerry Graham NOVEMBER 24, 1952 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Jack Moore NOVEMBER 28, 1952 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Eduardo Perez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 1, 1952 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Eduardo Perez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 5, 1952 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Billy Steele DECEMBER 8, 1952 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Billy Steele DECEMBER 15, 1952 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tournament: Don McIntyre defeated George Curtis; Jerry Graham defeated Bob Shipp; Babe Zaharias defeated Tarzan White; Jack Steele defeated Jack Curtis; Zaharias defeated Graham; McIntyre defeated Steele; McIntyre defeated Zaharias Notes: It was reported that the proceeds from this card went to the Empty Stocking Fund. DECEMBER 19, 1952 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mayes McLain defeated Jerry Graham at 0:31 DECEMBER 26, 1952 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mayes McLain defeated Jerry Graham JANUARY 2, 1953 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Kola Kwariani JANUARY 5, 1953 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Aldo Bogni Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 8, 1953 (THURSDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Aldo Bogni defeated Jerry Graham JANUARY 9, 1953 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Aldo Bogni defeated Jerry Graham JANUARY 12, 1953 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated John Bell JANUARY 15, 1953 (THURSDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red Dugan defeated Jerry Graham JANUARY 20, 1953 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Aldo Bogni defeated Jerry Graham JUNE 14, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Tex Riley by countout JUNE 17, 1954 (THURSDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA [P] (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart > Jerry Graham, Jack Dillon & El Toro versus Chief Big Heart, Tex Riley & Red McIntyre Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Frank Thompson was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 18, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Harry Smith wrestled to a draw JUNE 21, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Tex Riley Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 28, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 2, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Chief Big Heart wrestled to a draw JULY 23, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Tex Riley Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 30, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Jack Dillon by disqualification AUGUST 2, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Red McIntyre AUGUST 9, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Jack OReilly AUGUST 13, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Gorgeous Gilpin AUGUST 16, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 20, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Wild Man Zimm AUGUST 23, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart AUGUST 30, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Don McIntyre (2-1) SEPTEMBER 3, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pierre DeGaulle defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification SEPTEMBER 6, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Don McIntyre (1-0) Notes: Jerry Graham was declared the winner of his match when Don McIntyre was deemed unable to continue. SEPTEMBER 13, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Nick Carter (2-1) SEPTEMBER 17, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Nick Carter Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 20, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham (2-1) SEPTEMBER 24, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Pierre DeGaulle SEPTEMBER 27, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Man versus Animal Match: Jerry Graham versus Gorgeous Gus Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 1, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Man versus Animal Match: Gorgeous Gus defeated Jerry Graham OCTOBER 4, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Don McIntyre Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 11, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Allan Garfield & Jerry Graham versus Don McIntyre & Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 13, 1954 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham OCTOBER 18, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL Match: Jerry Graham defeated Allan Garfield (2-1) OCTOBER 19, 1954 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre & Chief Big Heart defeated Allan Garfield & Jerry Graham OCTOBER 22, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Allan Garfield versus Jerry Graham Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 29, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Verne Gagne defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification NOVEMBER 8, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Johnny Harmon > Johnny Harmon, Harry Smith & Chief Big Heart versus Jerry Graham, Ivan Petroff & Tokyo Joe Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. NOVEMBER 19, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Argentina Rocca defeated Jerry Graham NOVEMBER 26, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tournament: Red McIntyre defeated Johnny Harmon, Chief Big Heart, Ivan Petroff, Jerry Graham, Pierre DeGaulle, and Tommy OToole to win tournament Notes: The tournament was to determine a contender to set up a match with Wild Red Berry on December 3, 1954. DECEMBER 3, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification DECEMBER 6, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart (2-0) DECEMBER 10, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification DECEMBER 13, 1954 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 17, 1954 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Loser Leaves Match: Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart Notes: Despite the stipulation in the match between Jerry Graham and Chief Big Heart, Big Heart remained wrestling and did not leave. It is unclear as to how this was done. DECEMBER 27, 1954 (MONDAY) VALDOSTA, GA VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring Gorgeous Gus, Jerry Graham, Ivan Petroff, Harry Smith, and Gordon Walker Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. The battle royal was to determine the matches. Gorgeous Gus was a wrestling bear. JANUARY 1, 1955 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification JANUARY 3, 1955 (MONDAY) VALDOSTA, GA VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Harry Smith by disqualification JANUARY 7, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham JANUARY 10, 1955 (MONDAY) VALDOSTA, GA VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Harry Smith Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 17, 1955 (MONDAY) VALDOSTA, GA VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boxing Match: Jerry Graham versus Harry Smith Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 28, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre & Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham & Tokyo Joe JANUARY 31, 1955 (MONDAY) VALDOSTA, GA VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Harry Smith Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 4, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Dizzy Davis FEBRUARY 14, 1955 (MONDAY) VALDOSTA, GA VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Red McIntyre Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 21, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Dizzy Davis (2-1) FEBRUARY 28, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Dizzy Davis Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 7, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham defeated Dizzy Davis MARCH 21, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp versus Jerry Graham Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 25, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boxing Match: Don McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham by TKO in sixth round Notes: It was reported that 6,800 were in attendance for this card. MARCH 28, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Andre Drapp defeated Jerry Graham by countout APRIL 1, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tokyo Joe defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification APRIL 8, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Tokyo Joe APRIL 23, 1955 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Andre Drapp APRIL 29, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre & Andre Drapp defeated Jerry Graham & Dizzy Davis by disqualification MAY 2, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tokyo Joe defeated Jerry Graham (2-1) MAY 6, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Indian Strap Match: Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart MAY 9, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart MAY 13, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Don McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham MAY 16, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dizzy Davis defeated Jerry Graham (2-0) MAY 21, 1955 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham & Dizzy Davis MAY 23, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Dizzy Davis Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 4, 1955 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie Lisowski & Art Nelson* versus Jerry Graham & Dizzy Davis Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Reggie Lisowski & Art Nelson had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Chicago, IL, office during earlier cards in 1954, but had since lost the title to Pat OConnor & Roy McClarty on March 19, 1955, in Moline, IL. It is unclear as to whether they really held recognition by the Chicago office during this time frame, although sources do show a gap in their reported title histories. Thus, we are left to only speculate that they may have indeed been the recognized champions at the time of this card, rather then just being billed as such. JUNE 10, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Art Nelson by disqualification JUNE 17, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Jerry Graham Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since he allegedly defeated Mr. Moto on February 8, 1954, in Birmingham, AL. In the match between Blassie and Jerry Graham, Graham was initially declared the winner, but Paul Jones reversed the decision for reasons that are unclear. JUNE 24, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Art Nelson defeated Jerry Graham at 35:00 JULY 1, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Art Nelson defeated Jerry Graham in seven rounds JULY 8, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Jerry Graham Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he was awarded the title on November 27, 1949. Thesz was managed by Strangler Lewis. DECEMBER 2, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex Riley defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification DECEMBER 9, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Billy Blassie > World Tag Team Title Match: Don McIntyre & Jerry Graham defeated Freddie & Billy Blassie* to win title Notes: Freddie & Billy Blassie had been billed as World Tag Team Champions upon arrival. DECEMBER 12, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL Match: Jerry Graham versus Roger Mackay Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 16, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Jerry Graham Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Red McIntyre on November 25, 1955, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 19, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Jackie Nichols (2-1) DECEMBER 23, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Freddie & Billy Blassie defeated Don McIntyre & Jerry Graham* to win title Notes: Don McIntyre & Jerry Graham had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Freddy & Billie Blassie on December 9, 1955, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 26, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Jackie Nichols > Mixed Tag Team Match: Jerry Graham & Catherine Simpson versus Jackie Nichols & Beverly Morris Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 23, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham MARCH 28, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 30, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham APRIL 4, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 6, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocky Columbo & Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham & Pierre LaSalle APRIL 9, 1956 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart Notes: It was reported that 3,000 were in attendance for this card. APRIL 13, 1956 (FRIDAY) EAST POINT, GA EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham at 0:30 APRIL 16, 1956 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Rocky Columbo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 20, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocky Columbo defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification APRIL 23, 1956 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocky Columbo & Argentina Rocca defeated Jerry Graham & Jack OBrien APRIL 27, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Argentina Rocca defeated Jerry Graham by countout MAY 4, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Rocky Columbo MAY 9, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham defeated Rocky Columbo MAY 11, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham MAY 16, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Chief Big Heart Notes: It was reported that 3,000 were in attendance for this card. MAY 18, 1956 (FRIDAY) EAST POINT, GA EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Tom Drake Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 23, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Jackie Nichols wrestled to a draw at 30:00 MAY 25, 1956 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jackie Nichols and Jerry Graham wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Jackie Nichols & Rocky Columbo defeated Danny McShain & Jerry Graham Notes: This is believed to be the first card of a partnership between Marietta and the Atlanta office that lasted through July 1984. JUNE 2, 1956 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jackie Nichols defeated Jerry Graham at 14:00 > Don McIntyre & Jackie Nichols defeated Jerry Graham & Danny McShain JUNE 7, 1956 (THURSDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gene Stanlee defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification JUNE 8, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification > Jerry Graham & Gene Stanlee defeated Jack Bence & Rocky Columbo JUNE 14, 1956 (THURSDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Gene Stanlee by disqualification JUNE 15, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham & Danny McShain defeated Red McIntyre & Rocky Columbo JUNE 21, 1956 (THURSDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Red McIntyre wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Jack OBrien & Gene Stanlee defeated Jerry Graham & Danny McShain JUNE 22, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Jackie Nichols JUNE 28, 1956 (THURSDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham by disqualification JUNE 29, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham and Red McIntyre wrestled to a draw JULY 5, 1956 (THURSDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham & Danny McShain versus Rocky Columbo & Red McIntyre Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 6, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham & Danny McShain JULY 12, 1956 (THURSDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Leaves Match: the Zebra Kid defeated Jerry Graham Notes: The Zebra Kid had vowed to unmask if he could not defeat Jerry Graham in their match. JULY 13, 1956 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham (2-1) > Australian Tag Team Match: Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham & the Zebra Kid SEPTEMBER 2, 1956 (SUNDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WRDW STUDIOS (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Rocky Columbo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Apparently local television was being done at this time in Augusta, although it has been reported that they previously were receiving the program shot in Atlanta, and also would be later as well. Currently, WRDW out of Augusta is found on Channel 12 and is a CBS affiliate. NOVEMBER 16, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Jerry Graham would be returning to Atlanta soon. NOVEMBER 23, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced Jerry Graham was scheduled to return in December 1956. NOVEMBER 28, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham & Ike Eakins versus Jackie Nichols & Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 30, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Bill Parks Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 5, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham defeated Freddie Blassie DECEMBER 7, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Weaver* versus Jerry Graham Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Bobby Weaver had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on November 23, 1956, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 12, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham versus Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 14, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match (No TL / No DQ): Jerry Graham defeated Bobby Weaver* to win title Notes: Bobby Weaver had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on November 23, 1956, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 19, 1956 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Jerry Graham* versus Chief Big Heart Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Jerry Graham had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Weaver on December 14, 1956, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 21, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Jerry Graham* versus Freddie Blassie ruled a no contest Notes: Jerry Graham had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Weaver on December 14, 1956, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 29, 1956 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match: Jerry Graham* defeated Freddie Blassie Notes: Jerry Graham had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Weaver on December 14, 1956, in Atlanta. Next |
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