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| WHO'S WHO: JOHNNY WEAVER |
| REAL NAME: John Myers |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
OCTOBER 9, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Johnny Weaver would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. OCTOBER 19, 1959 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Ed Sharpe OCTOBER 23, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver & Tony Marino defeated Ed Sharpe & Baron Gattoni OCTOBER 30, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver, Tony Marino & Adrien Baillargeon defeated Lenny Montana, Ed Sharpe & Baron Gattoni NOVEMBER 6, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tournament: Baron Gattoni defeated Adrien Baillargeon; Tony Marino defeated Gorgeous George; Johnny Weaver defeated Ed Sharpe; Lenny Montana defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification; Marino defeated Gattoni; Montana defeated Powell; Weaver defeated Marino; Montana defeated Weaver to win tournament Notes: The tournament was to determine a challenger to face Verne Gagne on November 13, 1959. NOVEMBER 13, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Lenny Montana Notes: Johnny Weaver substituted for Verne Gagne in the match with Lenny Montana. Gagne was scheduled to defend the US Television Title against Montana, who had won a tournament on November 6, 1959, for the title shot. NOVEMBER 20, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Johnny Weaver ruled a no contest Notes: It is unclear as to how Freddie Blassie came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Ray Gunkel winning the title from him on October 2, 1959, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 27, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Marino, Johnny Weaver & Adrien Baillargeon defeated Ed Sharpe, Tokyo Joe & Gorgeous George DECEMBER 4, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver & Adrien Baillargeon defeated Ed Sharpe & Gorgeous George Notes: During the match between Johnny Weaver & Adrien Baillargeon and Ed Sharpe & Gorgeous George, neither Sharpe or George wanted to tag the other in or out, and there was obvious bitterness between the two men. DECEMBER 11, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis and Johnny Weaver wrestled to a draw DECEMBER 18, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ed Sharpe & Gorgeous George defeated Johnny Weaver & Adrien Baillargeon Notes: Johnny Weaver participated in an autograph session for fans. JANUARY 6, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification JANUARY 8, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver & Chief Little Eagle versus Tokyo Joe & Mr. X (1) Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 13, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie defeated Johnny Weaver Notes: Joey Maxim was the special referee for the match between Freddie Blassie and Johnny Weaver. JANUARY 15, 1960 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Freddie Blassie versus Johnny Weaver Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 19, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Tony Neopolitan AUGUST 26, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Johnny Weaver & Gorgeous George Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries. AUGUST 31, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff defeated Bill Dromo & Johnny Weaver SEPTEMBER 2, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Blood Match: Johnny Weaver versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 7, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Boris Volkoff Notes: Penny Banner was the special referee for the match between Johnny Weaver and Boris Volkoff. SEPTEMBER 9, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Johnny Weaver Notes: Penny Banner was the special referee for the match between Johnny Weaver and the Mighty Yankee. SEPTEMBER 13, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver & Don McClarty defeated Boris & Nicoli Volkoff SEPTEMBER 14, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Hans Schmidt 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 19, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo, Johnny Weaver & Don McClarty versus the Mighty Yankee, Boris & Nicoli Volkoff Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 20, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Johnny Weaver defeated the Mighty Yankee* by disqualification at 26:00 Notes: It is unclear as to how the Mighty Yankee came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows him losing the title to Don McIntyre on August 12, 1960, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 23, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Don McClarty SEPTEMBER 26, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McClarty versus Johnny Weaver Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 27, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver versus Roy Nelson ruled a no contest 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) > Johnny Weaver and Roy Nelson wrestled to a draw Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. OCTOBER 5, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo and Johnny Weaver wrestled to a draw OCTOBER 7, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Johnny Weaver OCTOBER 11, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Johnny Weaver 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) > Bill Dromo & Tiny Evans defeated Roy Nelson & Johnny Weaver by disqualification Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. OCTOBER 28, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver versus Tiny Evans Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 2, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo, Benny Matta & Tiny Evans defeated Johnny Weaver, Roy Nelson & Jan Madrid Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. NOVEMBER 4, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver defeated Bill Dromo NOVEMBER 8, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Benny Matta defeated Johnny Weaver & Jack OReilly NOVEMBER 11, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver & Roy Nelson versus Danny Miller & Bill Dromo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. NOVEMBER 14, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver & Jan Madrid versus Danny Miller & Chief Little Eagle Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 15, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Weaver & Jan Madrid defeated Dick Amnotte & Bill Dromo NOVEMBER 16, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danny Miller defeated Johnny Weaver by disqualification > Danny Miller, Tiny Evans & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie Blassie, Johnny Weaver & Jack OReilly NOVEMBER 18, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danny Miller, Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle defeated Johnny Weaver, Jack OReilly & Roy Nelson Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson. NOVEMBER 21, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus Johnny Weaver Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 22, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danny Miller defeated Johnny Weaver NOVEMBER 25, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cyclone Tag Team Match: Tiny Evans & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie Blassie & Johnny Weaver Notes: Ed Capral was the special referee for the match between Tiny Evans & Chief Little Eagle and Freddie Blassie & Johnny Weaver. NOVEMBER 30, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Danny Miller & Bill Dromo defeated Johnny Weaver & Jan Madrid DECEMBER 2, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Leaves Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Johnny Weaver JUNE 21, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Johnny Weaver would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JUNE 28, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Johnny Weaver MARCH 13, 1964 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Johnny Weaver would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. |
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