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| WHO'S WHO: LOUIE TILLET |
| REAL NAME: Louie Tillet |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
JANUARY 7, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Costello & Louie Tillet defeated Ken Hollis & Derrell Cochran JANUARY 9, 1966 (SUNDAY) MARIETTA, GA FRANKLIN DRIVE ARENA (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Hollis versus Louie Tillet Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 14, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Johnny King JANUARY 16, 1966 (SUNDAY) MARIETTA, GA FRANKLIN DRIVE ARENA (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Costello & Louie Tillet versus Derrell Cochran & Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 18, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Johnny King JANUARY 21, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Costello & Louie Tillet defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner by disqualification Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Eric & Karl Von Brauner. JANUARY 23, 1966 (SUNDAY) MARIETTA, GA FRANKLIN DRIVE ARENA (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny King versus Louie Tillet Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 25, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Saul Weingeroff & Karl Von Brauner defeated Derrell Cochran & Louie Tillet Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Karl Von Brauner. JANUARY 28, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Elimination Round: Al Costello & Louie Tillet defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner to advance; the Mysterious Medics defeated Mario Galento & Chief Little Eagle to advance Notes: The elimination matches for the World Tag Team Title tournament were to set up a match to determine new champions on February 4, 1966. It is unclear as to how the title became vacant for the tournament to be necessary. The last reference we have shows Kurt & Karl Von Brauner defending it against Ray Gunkel & Lester Welch on June 4, 1965, in Atlanta. Saul Weingeroff managed Eric & Karl Von Brauner. FEBRUARY 1, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet & Bad Boy Hines defeated the Mysterious Medics by disqualification FEBRUARY 3, 1966 (THURSDAY) ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Greene versus Louie Tillet Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. FEBRUARY 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Al Costello & Louie Tillet defeated the Mysterious Medics to win title Notes: The match between Al Costello & Louie Tillet and the Mysterious Medics for the World Tag Team Title was the final match of a tournament that began on January 28, 1966, in an effort to determine new champions. FEBRUARY 8, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Chin Lee FEBRUARY 10, 1966 (THURSDAY) ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Costello & Louie Tillet versus the Mysterious Medics Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. FEBRUARY 11, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Eric & Karl Von Brauner defeated Al Costello & Louie Tillet* to win title Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Eric & Karl Von Brauner. Al Costello & Louie Tillet had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Mysterious Medics in a tournament final on February 4, 1966, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 12, 1966 (SATURDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was for the locally televised Columbus Championship Wrestling, though it is not known who was hosting the program, whether it was taped or broadcast live, nor is it clear as to which station the program was aired at the time. FEBRUARY 18, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Eric & Karl Von Brauner* defeated Al Costello & Louie Tillet Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Eric & Karl Von Brauner. The Von Brauners had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Al Costello & Louie Tillet on February 11, 1966, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet and Chin Lee wrestled to a draw MARCH 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet & Klondike Bill defeated the Mysterious Medics MARCH 8, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Pancho Villa MARCH 12, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Johnny Kace MARCH 15, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Tony Nero MARCH 18, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Costello & Louie Tillet defeated the Infernos by disqualification at 18:00 Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. MARCH 22, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Infernos defeated Johnny Kace & Louie Tillet Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. MARCH 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Tony Nero APRIL 1, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated George Harris 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) > Louie Tillet defeated Chin Lee Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. APRIL 15, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Bad Boy Hines Notes: Bad Boy Hines substituted for Mike Paidousis in the match with Louie Tillet. APRIL 22, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Billy Hines Notes: 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) > Dick Steinborn and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw APRIL 28, 1966 (THURSDAY) ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Mario Galento Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. APRIL 29, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller Notes: During the match between Louie Tillet and Buddy Fuller, Tillet fell from the ring, and Fuller, rather than taking advantage by staying on top of him, allowed him a rest period when he had clearly been injured. The referee stopped the match until Tillet determined he could continue. Later in the match, the roles reversed, with Fuller falling from the ring, but Tillet did not offer the same courtesy in return, instead attacking Fuller, leading to the win. 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) > Louie Tillet and Bad Boy Hines wrestled to a draw MAY 6, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* versus Louie Tillet ruled a no contest Notes: Buddy Fuller had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 25, 1966. MAY 13, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* defeated Louie Tillet Notes: Louie Tillet had vowed if he could not defeat Buddy Fuller, he would throw one hundred $1 bills to the crowd at ringside. Fuller had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 25, 1966. Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. MAY 20, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Chief Crazy Horse MAY 21, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet versus Swede Karlson Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 27, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller* to win title Notes: Louie Tillet had vowed if he could not defeat Buddy Fuller, he would throw five $100 bills to the crowd at ringside. Fuller had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since March 25, 1966. MAY 28, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Yates versus Louie Tillet Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 3, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet* defeated Mario Galento Notes: Louie Tillet managed to get the upper hand in his match when he took a chair Mario Galento had brought into the ring, and turned the tables, using it on Galento. Tillet had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on May 27, 1966, in Atlanta. JUNE 17, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match: Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet* to win title Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. Louie Tillet had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on May 27, 1966, in Atlanta. The program for this card featured a photo of Buddy Fullers horse named Heist. AUGUST 26, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Louie Tillet would be wrestling on the card on September 2, 1966. SEPTEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Dick Steinborn SEPTEMBER 9, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller SEPTEMBER 16, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & the Golden Terror 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) > Roger Kirby versus Louie Tillet 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. 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) > Louie Tillet defeated Silento Rodriguez OCTOBER 8, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon versus Roger Kirby & Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 13, 1966 (THURSDAY) CORDELE, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall versus Louie Tillet Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. OCTOBER 14, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Dennis Hall OCTOBER 15, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Louie Tillet Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 20, 1966 (THURSDAY) WARNER ROBINS, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon versus Roger Kirby & Dennis Hall Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. 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 22, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Roger Kirby versus Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 28, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Roger Kirby NOVEMBER 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Louie Tillet by disqualification 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 8, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Kirby defeated Louie Tillet 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 15, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Roger Kirby defeated Louie Tillet* by disqualification Notes: It is unclear as to how Louie Tillet came to be recognized as US Junior Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Chin Lee defeating Mario Galento on March 22, 1966, in Macon. 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) > Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon defeated the Red Raiders by disqualification Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. NOVEMBER 22, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Louie Tillet* and Roger Kirby wrestled to a draw at 60:00 Notes: Louie Tillet had been billed as US Junior Heavyweight Champion since November 15, 1966. NOVEMBER 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon Notes: Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. NOVEMBER 29, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL): Louie Tillet* defeated Roger Kirby Notes: Louie Tillet had been billed as US Junior Heavyweight Champion since November 15, 1966. DECEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Les Thatcher DECEMBER 6, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw DECEMBER 9, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet & Leo Garibaldi defeated Bill Dromo & Argentina Amesa DECEMBER 10, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet & Leo Garibaldi defeated Chris Hardy & the Red Raider Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 13, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Hart defeated Louie Tillet* by disqualification Notes: Louie Tillet had been billed as US Junior Heavyweight Champion since November 15, 1966. DECEMBER 16, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi, Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon defeated Don McClarty, Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe Notes: Following the match between Leo Garibaldi, Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon and Don McClarty, Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe, Fuller had to be carried from the ring. DECEMBER 31, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Jack Bence Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 31, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet and Sputnik Monroe wrestled to a draw Notes: Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. JANUARY 6, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet & Butcher Vachon JANUARY 10, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Bobby Hart defeated Louie Tillet* by disqualification to win title Notes: Louie Tillet had been billed as US Junior Heavyweight Champion since November 15, 1966. JANUARY 13, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet by disqualification Notes: Ramon Torres substituted for Mario Galento in the match with Louie Tillet. JANUARY 17, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Louie Tillet defeated Bobby Hart* to win title Notes: Bobby Hart had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Louie Tillet on January 10, 1967, in Macon. JANUARY 20, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Dick Murdoch Notes: Dick Murdoch substituted for Mario Galento in the match with Louie Tillet. JANUARY 27, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller* defeated Louie Tillet Notes: Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on May 28, 1965, in Atlanta. MARCH 24, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Louie Tillet would be wrestling on the card on March 31, 1967. MARCH 31, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nick Kozak* defeated Louie Tillet Notes: Nick Kozak had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on March 18, 1967, in Atlanta. APRIL 1, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Lorenzo Parente Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Kozak, Lester Welch & Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Graham, Louie Tillet & El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. APRIL 21, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: The program for this card acknowledged Louie Tillet as the reigning Florida Heavyweight Champion. MAY 16, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet* defeated Dennis Hall Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. MAY 19, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet MAY 23, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Dick Steinborn MAY 26, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet MAY 27, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Bozo Brown Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 2, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet Notes: Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. JUNE 6, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham & Louie Tillet JUNE 9, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw JUNE 16, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet by disqualification JUNE 23, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 27, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw JUNE 30, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Kleen Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 4, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Ricky Hunter JULY 7, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Bob Nandor & Buddy Fuller JULY 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Bill Dromo & Jack Bence JULY 21, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Ricky Hunter & Bob Nandor JULY 22, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Television Title Tournament: Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Ricky Hunter & Bob Nandor; Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet by disqualification; Vachons defeated Torres by disqualification to win title Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. This episode was the debut of showing the program in color, which would resume with each show going forward. The tournament for the Georgia Tag Team Television Title was to determine inaugural champions, but we have no found no further reference to the title. JULY 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet AUGUST 4, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet AUGUST 5, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Bob Armstrong & Bob Nandor Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 11, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet AUGUST 12, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Dick Dunn and Alex Perez & Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 18, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Roger Kirby AUGUST 22, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw AUGUST 25, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet versus Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller ended in a double disqualification AUGUST 26, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter & Ramon Torres defeated Stan Vachon & Louie Tillet Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 29, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento defeated Louie Tillet* by disqualification Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. SEPTEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Ike Eakins SEPTEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez, Louie Tillet & Tiny Mills Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 9, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Bob Nandor Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 12, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA LUTHER WILLIAMS FIELD (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet* versus Mario Galento ruled a no contest Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. SEPTEMBER 15, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 16, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Johnny Walker Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Mario Galento by disqualification Notes: Mario Galento was disqualified in his match with Louie Tillet for refusing to release the Hangman hold. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 26, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet* defeated Mario Galento Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. SEPTEMBER 29, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ Match: Louie Tillet defeated Mario Galento OCTOBER 3, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cage Match (No DQ): Mario Galento defeated Louie Tillet OCTOBER 6, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Ricky Hunter OCTOBER 10, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Louie Tillet* defeated Mario Galento Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. OCTOBER 13, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ Match: Mario Galento defeated Louie Tillet Notes: Alex Perez was the special referee for the match between Mario Galento and Louie Tillet. OCTOBER 20, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Brass Knucks Title Match: Louie Tillet* defeated Alex Perez Notes: Louis Tillet had been recognized as the Texas Brass Knucks Champion as recognized by the Dallas, TX, office. It is unclear as to how he won the title, but he may have defeated Brute Bernard, who had been referenced as champion during September 1967. OCTOBER 21, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Steve Stanlee Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 31, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Louie Tillet* defeated Bobby Shane by disqualification Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. NOVEMBER 3, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification NOVEMBER 4, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet and Mr. Wrestling wrestled to a draw at 15:00 Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. NOVEMBER 7, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Bobby Shane by disqualification NOVEMBER 10, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Bad Boy Hines NOVEMBER 14, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Shane defeated Louie Tillet* by disqualification Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. NOVEMBER 17, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Tim Geohagen NOVEMBER 21, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Louie Tillet* defeated Bobby Shane Notes: Louie Tillet had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Hart on January 17, 1967, in Macon. NOVEMBER 24, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Bobby Shane by countout NOVEMBER 28, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Cage Match: Bobby Shane defeated Louie Tillet DECEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Ox Baker DECEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Bobby Shane versus Louie Tillet & Karl Von Stroheim ruled a no contest DECEMBER 9, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Ox Baker Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 12, 1967 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Dick Dunn DECEMBER 15, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet, Karl Von Stroheim & Oki Shikina DECEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Ricky Hunter DECEMBER 29, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Louie Tillet, Stan & Butcher Vachon Next |
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