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| WHO'S WHO: MARIO GALENTO |
| REAL NAME: Bonnie Boyette
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: the Super Manager |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
SEPTEMBER 4, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Mario Galento would be wrestling on the card on September 11, 1964. SEPTEMBER 11, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: Mario Galento was scheduled, but there was no mention in the reports following the card. SEPTEMBER 18, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Bob Hamby SEPTEMBER 19, 1964 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 22, 1964 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pepe Gomez defeated Mario Galento by disqualification SEPTEMBER 25, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mysterious Medics defeated Joe Scarpa & Mario Galento SEPTEMBER 26, 1964 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Harris versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 23, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Ken Fryer OCTOBER 26, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Pepe Gomez OCTOBER 30, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Sputnik Monroe* defeated Mario Galento Notes: Sputnik Monroe had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don Fargo on October 16, 1964, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 2, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Jimmy Bowers NOVEMBER 6, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Sputnik Monroe* versus Mario Galento ruled a no contest Notes: Sputnik Monroe had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don Fargo on October 16, 1964, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 9, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Ken Ramey NOVEMBER 13, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Taped Fist Match: Mario Galento defeated Sputnik Monroe* to win title Notes: Sputnik Monroe had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don Fargo on October 16, 1964, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 14, 1964 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 20, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Fargo & Buddy Fuller defeated Mario Galento & Horst Murphy Notes: Horst Murphy substituted for the Destroyer to team with Mario Galento in the match with Don Fargo & Buddy Fuller. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. NOVEMBER 21, 1964 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frankie Cain versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 23, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Fargo defeated Mario Galento by disqualification NOVEMBER 24, 1964 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Rocky Smith NOVEMBER 27, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Freddie Blassie Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 30, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Mario Galento by disqualification > Greg Peterson, Pepe Gomez & Sputnik Monroe defeated Chris Averoff, Billy Strong & Mario Galento DECEMBER 2, 1964 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 4, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL / No DQ Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Mario Galento DECEMBER 11, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Cage Match (No TL): Mario Galento* defeated Freddie Blassie Notes: Tony Baillargeon was the special referee for the match between Mario Galento and Freddie Blassie. The match was stopped when Baillargeon deemed Blassie unable to continue to wrestle, enraging Blassie. Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 14, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Mario Galento by disqualification DECEMBER 25, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Dick Steinborn Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 28, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Mario Galento defeated the Scufflin Hillbillies JANUARY 1, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Mario Galento JANUARY 2, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL): Mario Galento* versus Bill Dromo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. JANUARY 4, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Mario Galento by disqualification JANUARY 8, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Greg Peterson Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. JANUARY 9, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM [P] (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match: Mario Galento* versus Bill Dromo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. JANUARY 11, 1965 (MONDAY) ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. JANUARY 15, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Sputnik Monroe by disqualification Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. JANUARY 16, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* versus Ray Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. JANUARY 18, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Greg Peterson JANUARY 22, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: The match between Mario Galento and Tarzan Tyler was billed as a Battle of the Brutes. Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. JANUARY 25, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Bill Dromo ruled a no contest JANUARY 29, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Buddy Fuller & Mario Galento defeated the Mysterious Medics* to win title Notes: It was reported that Mario Galento gave Buddy Fuller $1,000 to team with him against the Mysterious Medics. Following the match, for no apparent reason, Galento attacked Fuller and the Medics helped. It was reported that both Galento and Fuller were taken to the hospital due to injuries. The Medics had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Sam Steamboat on November 20, 1964, in Atlanta. JANUARY 30, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Capral announced that Paul Jones had declared the Southern Tag Team Title vacant in light of the situation that occurred on January 29, 1965, and that a tournament would be held on February 5, 1965. FEBRUARY 5, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: George & Crybaby Harris defeated Bill Dromo & Krusher Karlson; the Mysterious Medics defeated Ray Villmer & Gino Brito; Joe Scarpa & Tony Marino defeated Mario Galento & Red Roberts; Scarpa & Marino defeated the Harris Brothers; Medics defeated Scarpa & Marino to win title Notes: The tournament for the Southern Tag Team Title was necessary because Paul Jones had declared the title vacant on January 30, 1965, following a match between former champions the Mysterious Medics and Buddy Fuller & Mario Galento. FEBRUARY 8, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Mario Galento by disqualification FEBRUARY 9, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines defeated Mario Galento Notes: It was reported that 1,133 were in attendance for this card. FEBRUARY 11, 1965 (THURSDAY) JEKYLL ISLAND, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Marino versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. FEBRUARY 12, 1965 (FRIDAY) FOREST PARK, GA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Red Roberts ruled a no contest Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. FEBRUARY 13, 1965 (SATURDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Bob Eisenburg 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 15, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Bill Dromo by disqualification FEBRUARY 19, 1965 (FRIDAY) FOREST PARK, GA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Red Roberts Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. FEBRUARY 22, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Mario Galento defeated Bill Dromo FEBRUARY 23, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Billy Hines Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 24, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 26, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Buddy Fuller Notes: Mario Galento was declared the winner of the match when Buddy Fuller was deemed unable to continue. According to the program for this card, Sputnik Monroe offered to come to Atlanta if Fuller would take him as a partner to help in his feud with Galento. MARCH 2, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines versus Mario Galento ruled a no contest MARCH 3, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) JEKYLL ISLAND, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. MARCH 4, 1965 (THURSDAY) SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 5, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Joe Scarpa Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. MARCH 6, 1965 (SATURDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Bruce Austin Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. 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. MARCH 8, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Rube Wright MARCH 9, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Hair versus Beard Match: Mario Galento defeated Billy Hines MARCH 13, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Gino Brito Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MARCH 13, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Tony Nero Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. MARCH 19, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lester Welch, Jerry Miller, Billy Hines & Red Roberts defeated Mario Galento, Bob Dalton, Tony Nero & Pancho Villa MARCH 22, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Dalton versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 23, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Greg Peterson Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. MARCH 24, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Tony Marino Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 26, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Jesse James defeated Mario Galento* by disqualification Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. MARCH 30, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Jesse James APRIL 2, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Mario Galento* defeated Jesse James Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. APRIL 3, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pancho Villa defeated Mario Galento by disqualification Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 6, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Dick Steinborn Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 7, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Jerry Miller Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 10, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Eddie Graham Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. APRIL 13, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Billy Hines defeated Mario Galento* by disqualification Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. APRIL 14, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Jerry Miller Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 15, 1965 (THURSDAY) SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Red Roberts Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 16, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Lee Fields defeated Mario Galento* by disqualification Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. APRIL 17, 1965 (SATURDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Womens Match: Sandra Lee versus Barbara Galento > Mario Galento versus Frankie Cain Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Barbara Galento was billed as the daughter of Mario Galento. 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. APRIL 17, 1965 (SATURDAY) CARROLLTON, GA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. APRIL 20, 1965 (TUESDAY) THOMASVILLE, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Greg Peterson Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. APRIL 21, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Billy Hines Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 24, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* and Buddy Fuller ended in a double countout Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. APRIL 27, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento defeated Greg Peterson* to win title Notes: The origin of the US Junior Heavyweight Title is unclear to us at this time. APRIL 28, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Billy Hines Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 30, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Chief Little Eagle Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. MAY 1, 1965 (SATURDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Tom Bradley Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. 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. MAY 1, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Ray Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 3, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Mario Galento was scheduled to appear on this card. MAY 4, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Greg Peterson Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning US Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Greg Peterson on April 27, 1965, in Macon. MAY 7, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Corsicans* defeated Mario Galento & Tarzan Tyler Notes: Following the match between the Corsicans and Mario Galento & Tarzan Tyler, Galento attacked Tyler, blaming him for the loss. The Corsicans had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Buddy Fuller & Jesse James on April 16, 1965, in Atlanta. MAY 10, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Frankie Cain Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 12, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Frankie Cain MAY 14, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Cage Match: Mario Galento* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: The match between Mario Galento and Tarzan Tyler was billed as a Battle of the Brutes. Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. MAY 15, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Bob Eisenburg Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 15, 1965 (SATURDAY) CARROLLTON, GA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Jesse James Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. MAY 17, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Chief Little Eagle Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 20, 1965 (THURSDAY) ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Bob Eisenburg Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. MAY 21, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller, Jesse James & Red Roberts defeated Mario Galento & the Corsicans ruled a no contest MAY 28, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Fuller defeated Mario Galento* to win title Notes: Rocky Marciano was the special referee for the match between Buddy Fuller and Mario Galento. Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. It was reported that Stanley Weston and Bob Verlin of Wrestling Illustrated magazine would be in attendance. MAY 29, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest JUNE 2, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento & Jesse James versus Chief Little Eagle & Corsica Joe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 3, 1965 (THURSDAY) ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Billy Hines Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. JUNE 4, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Ten-Round Boxing Match: Buddy Fuller* defeated Mario Galento Notes: Rocky Marciano and Al Galento were the special referees for the match between Buddy Fuller and Mario Galento. Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mario Galento on May 28, 1965, in Atlanta. JUNE 5, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Chief Little Eagle JUNE 7, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle versus George Harris & Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 9, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MEMORIAL STADIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento versus Billy Hines Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 11, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Mario & Al Galento defeated Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle* to win title Notes: Al Galento was being billed as a brother to Mario Galento. Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Corsicans on June 4, 1965, in Atlanta. JUNE 12, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Joe Scarpa JUNE 14, 1965 (MONDAY) STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Dalton & Mario Galento defeated Greg Peterson & Tony Baillargeon Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. JUNE 15, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa versus Mario Galento Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 18, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Mario & Al Galento* defeated Buddy Fuller & Chief Little Eagle Notes: During the match between Mario & Al Galento and Buddy Fuller & Chief Little Eagle, Fuller injured Al Galentos foot. The Galentos had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle on June 11, 1965, in Atlanta. JUNE 19, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Capral announced that Paul Jones made a decision to declare the Southern Tag Team Title vacant, as it had been learned that Al Galento would be unable to wrestle anytime soon due to the injury suffered on June 18, 1965. A tournament was announced for June 25, 1965, to determine new champions. JUNE 19, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Mario Galento JUNE 25, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification JUNE 26, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento and Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw JUNE 29, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa defeated Mario Galento Next |
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