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| WHO'S WHO: PAUL DeMARCO |
| REAL NAME: Paul DeMarco
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: Professional #2 |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
SEPTEMBER 6, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Paul DeMarco would be wrestling on the card on September 13, 1968. SEPTEMBER 13, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Oki Shikina SEPTEMBER 14, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Guillotine Gordon Notes: Starting with this episode, the televised wrestling program moved to a new time slot, 10:30 to 11:30 PM each Saturday night. The show, now taped in advance, was called “Atlanta TV Wrestling”, featuring host Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 20, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bozo Brown SEPTEMBER 21, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Billy Garrett Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 21, 1968 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Paul DeMarco defeated Jim Starr & Billy Garrett 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. SEPTEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated the Great Hercules SEPTEMBER 28, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and the Professional wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 4, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Louie Tillet defeated the Professional & the Great Hercules OCTOBER 5, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Joe Turco Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 11, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: the Professional* defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: The Professional had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Tarzan Tyler on August 23, 1968, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 12, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Guillotine Gordon Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 18, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Louie Tillet defeated the Professional & the Great Hercules OCTOBER 25, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Dale Lewis wrestled to a draw Notes: Dale Lewis put up $1,000 in the match with Paul DeMarco, betting he could not be pinned within the first thirty minutes. OCTOBER 26, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Bill Dromo and Stan & Butcher Vachon wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. NOVEMBER 1, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Johnny Valentine wrestled to a draw NOVEMBER 2, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Valentine defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Paul DeMarco had to be carried from the ring after his match with Johnny Valentine. JANUARY 3, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Dick Steinborn JANUARY 10, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & the Professional defeated Dick Steinborn & Mario Galento JANUARY 11, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Alberto Torres Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JANUARY 17, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & the Professional defeated Bob Armstrong & Tim Geohagen JANUARY 18, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Dale Lewis defeated Tim Geohagen & Ramon Torres Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Dale Lewis. JANUARY 22, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Tim Geohagen wrestled to a draw JANUARY 24, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto & Ramon Torres wrestled Paul DeMarco & Dale Lewis to a draw at 15:00 Notes: Jack Crawford managed Dale Lewis. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. JANUARY 25, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong and Paul DeMarco wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JANUARY 31, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ramon Torres defeated Paul DeMarco by disqualification FEBRUARY 7, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Alberto Torres wrestled to a draw FEBRUARY 11, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Alberto Torres wrestled to a draw FEBRUARY 14, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Seiji Sakaguchi Notes: Jack Crawford managed Seiji Sakaguchi. FEBRUARY 15, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Dale Lewis defeated Bob Ramstad & Seiji Sakaguchi Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford announced he had fired Seiji Sakaguchi. FEBRUARY 18, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Alberto Torres FEBRUARY 21, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Silento Rodriguez defeated Bob Ramstad & Alberto Torres FEBRUARY 22, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. FEBRUARY 25, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres defeated Paul DeMarco FEBRUARY 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & the Professional defeated Alberto Torres & El Mongol at 18:00 MARCH 1, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Silento Rodriguez Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MARCH 7, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & the Professional defeated Alberto Torres & Dr. X MARCH 11, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Alberto Torres MARCH 14, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Armstrong MARCH 15, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco versus El Mongol Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 21, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Little John and Paul DeMarco & Skandor Akbar wrestled to a draw Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco APRIL 4, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: the Kentuckians defeated Dale Lewis & Eduardo Perez; the Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller; Bill Dromo & Bob Ramstad defeated Bobby & Lee Fields; Louie Tillet & El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco & Skandor Akbar; Assassins defeated Kentuckians; Tillet & Mongol defeated Dromo & Ramstad; Assassins defeated Tillet & Mongol to win title Notes: The Georgia Tag Team Title had been held up when the NWA reversed the decision from the March 21, 1969, match between champions Assassin #2 & the Professional and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, and declared vacant. APRIL 5, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Armstrong Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 8, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Dory Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. APRIL 11, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Buddy Fuller by disqualification Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being the referee for this card. APRIL 12, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Ramstad Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 18, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Dennis Hall APRIL 19, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco & Assassin #2 by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 25, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Dennis Hall APRIL 26, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Grizzly Smith & Silento Rodriguez defeated Paul DeMarco & Skandor Akbar Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 2, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco at 15:00 MAY 3, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul DeMarco defeated El Mongol* by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Assassin #1 on April 18, 1969, in Atlanta. MAY 9, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Professional defeated Paul DeMarco MAY 10, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #2 & Professional #2 defeated El Mongol & the Professional Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 16, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Lou Thesz was the special referee for the match between El Mongol and Paul DeMarco. MAY 17, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Professional #2 defeated Little John Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 23, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated the Red Raider > The Professional defeated Professional #2 by disqualification Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. Garibaldi disqualified Professional #2 in his match with the Professional when he believed Pro #2 had a weapon in his mask. MAY 24, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Dennis Hall Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 28, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Professional #2 by disqualification MAY 29, 1969 (THURSDAY) – MACON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Tim Geohagen Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. This was for the locally televised “Macon 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 30, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Professional #2 & the Assassins defeated Louie Tillet, El Mongol & the Professional Notes: It was reported that the Professional had issued a challenge to Professional #2 to a match where both men would risk their masks, but that no answer had yet been given by Pro #2. It was announced that a match was scheduled to take place on June 6, 1969, between Lou Thesz and Paul DeMarco, but that DeMarco was trying to back out of the match. Paul Jones claimed he had scheduled this match because DeMarco wanted a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Title held by Dory Funk, Jr., and that DeMarco had initially agreed to Jones’ promise that should he defeat Thesz, he would do all he could to sign the match between DeMarco and Funk, Jr. Jones felt that DeMarco was having second thoughts as to whether he could defeat Thesz. MAY 31, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Thesz & the Professional defeated Assassin #1 & Professional #2 Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. During the match between Lou Thesz & the Professional and Assassin #1 & Professional #2, Thesz removed the Professional #2’s mask to identify him as Paul DeMarco. JUNE 6, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Tony Nero & Skandor Akbar at 9:00 > Lou Thesz defeated Paul DeMarco by countout Notes: Tony Nero substituted for Professional #2, who had been scheduled, but was unmasked and identified as Paul DeMarco on May 31, 1969, to team with Skandor Akbar in the match with El Mongol & the Professional. The winner of the match between Lou Thesz and Paul DeMarco was to earn a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on a future card. JUNE 7, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and El Mongol wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 13, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Armstrong JUNE 14, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Dennis Hall Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 20, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Paul DeMarco & Assassin #1 JUNE 21, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul DeMarco defeated the Professional* to win title Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Professional had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on May 16, 1969, in Atlanta. JUNE 27, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Little John JUNE 28, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Paul DeMarco & Assassin #1 Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 4, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul DeMarco* defeated the Professional at 3:00 Notes: Paul DeMarco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Professional on June 21, 1969, in Atlanta. JULY 5, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 11, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco* by disqualification Notes: Paul DeMarco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Professional on June 21, 1969, in Atlanta. DeMarco was disqualified in the match against El Mongol when he hit special referee Al Lovelock. JULY 12, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and El Mongol wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 15, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Little John defeated Paul DeMarco JULY 18, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser of Fall Leaves Match (No TL): Paul DeMarco & the Assassins defeated Joe Scarpa, El Mongol & the Professional Notes: In the match between Paul DeMarco & the Assassins and Joe Scarpa, El Mongol & the Professional, Mongol lost the fall and had to leave. Per the stipulation, if the loser of the fall was a masked wrestler, he would have had to also unmask. AUGUST 8, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Ramstad Notes: Paul DeMarco substituted for Bill Dromo in the match with Bob Ramstad. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. AUGUST 9, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Tim Geohagen Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 15, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa, Bill Dromo & the Professional defeated Paul DeMarco & the Assassins at 23:00 Notes: In a response to the ultimatum handed down by NWA President Sam Muchnick, stating that Paul Jones resign or force the Super Assassins to leave, the Super Manager issued a counter to the lawsuit pending by the Assassins. He challenged the Assassins to wrestle his Super Assassins for the right to use the name, and even vowed to unmask if his team failed to win the match. The Assassins shot back that it didn’t matter if the Super Manager unmasked, because they already knew he was Mario Galento under a mask. They added that there was no reason to wrestle for the name, when they earned the name many years ago, finishing by telling him they would let it play out in court. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 16, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Armstrong Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 22, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa defeated Paul DeMarco at 18:00 AUGUST 27, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Leaves Match: Paul DeMarco defeated Bill Dromo Notes: Gorilla Marconi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 3, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lumberjack Ten-Round Boxing Match: Bill Dromo defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Despite the fact Paul DeMarco defeated Bill Dromo in a Loser Leaves Match on August 27, 1969, DeMarco wanted to face Dromo in a boxing match and Fred Ward quickly signed the match. SEPTEMBER 5, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Mario Galento SEPTEMBER 6, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Leo Garibaldi defeated Paul DeMarco & Assassin #2 by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 12, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex McKenzie defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. SEPTEMBER 13, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Roberto Soto Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell appeared and announced the Assassins had sold him the contract to manage Paul DeMarco. SEPTEMBER 17, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Mario Galento Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. SEPTEMBER 19, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Joe Scarpa defeated Paul DeMarco* to win title Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DeMarco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Professional on June 21, 1969, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 24, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul DeMarco* versus the Professional Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. Paul De Marco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Professional on June 21, 1969, in Atlanta, although he had actually lost the title to Joe Scarpa on September 19, 1969, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 26, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Joe Scarpa defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. Buddy Fuller managed Joe Scarpa. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 27, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Armstrong Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. OCTOBER 3, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul DeMarco defeated Joe Scarpa* to win title Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. Joe Scarpa had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on September 19, 1969, in Atlanta. The match between DeMarco and Scarpa was to face the NWA World Heavyweight Champion on October 10, 1969. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. OCTOBER 9, 1969 (THURSDAY) – MILLEDGEVILLE, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. It is unclear as to what site was the venue for this card. OCTOBER 10, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dory Funk, Jr.,* defeated Paul DeMarco Notes: Paul DeMarco was initially declared the winner in the match with Dory Funk, Jr., but the decision was reversed when a ringside official overruled the referee. Funk, Jr., had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Gene Kiniski on February 11, 1969, in Tampa, FL. Homer O’Dell managed DeMarco. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. OCTOBER 17, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Australian Tag Team Match: Paul DeMarco & El Diablo defeated Roberto & Cyclone Soto Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & El Diablo. OCTOBER 18, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Jimmy Golden defeated Paul DeMarco & El Diablo Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & El Diablo. OCTOBER 24, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & El Diablo versus the Assassins ruled a no contest Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & El Diablo. The winners of the match between Paul DeMarco & El Diablo and the Assassins were to earn a shot at the Georgia Tag Team Title on a future date. OCTOBER 25, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Billy Spears defeated Paul DeMarco & El Diablo by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & El Diablo. OCTOBER 28, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Paul DeMarco* defeated Dick Steinborn Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. Paul De Marco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Joe Scarpa on October 3, 1969, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 31, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Terry Funk wrestled to a draw Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. NOVEMBER 1, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa defeated Paul DeMarco by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. NOVEMBER 7, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Round Robin Tag Team Tournament: Paul DeMarco & El Diablo defeated the Assassins; Joe Scarpa & Alberto Torres defeated DeMarco & Diablo; Assassins defeated Scarpa & Torres; Assassins defeated DeMarco & Diablo to win tournament Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the tournament. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & El Diablo. NOVEMBER 8, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Alberto Torres wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. NOVEMBER 14, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Terry Funk Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. NOVEMBER 21, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco & Aldo Bogni defeated Joe Scarpa & Bobby Hart at 16:00 NOVEMBER 22, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Doug Mitchell Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. NOVEMBER 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Doug Gilbert defeated Paul DeMarco* to win title Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DeMarco had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Joe Scarpa on October 3, 1969, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Billy Spears Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DECEMBER 2, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn, Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated Paul DeMarco, Vincent Lopez & Aldo Bogni Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DECEMBER 5, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa and Paul DeMarco wrestled to a draw Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DECEMBER 9, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated Paul DeMarco & Vincent Lopez by disqualification Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DECEMBER 12, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Roberto Soto Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & Buddy Colt. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. DECEMBER 13, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated the Spoiler Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DECEMBER 16, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn, Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated Paul DeMarco, Homer O’Dell & Aldo Bogni Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. DECEMBER 19, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Paul DeMarco by disqualification Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & Buddy Colt. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. DECEMBER 20, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated Paul DeMarco & Buddy Colt by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & Buddy Colt. DECEMBER 23, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Doug Gilbert* versus Paul DeMarco Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco. Doug Gilbert had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Paul DeMarco on November 28, 1969, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 26, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco, Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt defeated Leo Garibaldi, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & Buddy Colt. DECEMBER 27, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco and Doug Gilbert wrestled to a draw > Leo Garibaldi defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Paul DeMarco & Buddy Colt. O’Dell had promised Leo Garibaldi that if he defeated or at least lasted fifteen minutes against Colt, O’Dell would wrestle him on January 2, 1970. Garibaldi submitted to a Colt hammerlock, but when O’Dell attacked the referee following the match, Colt was disqualified and Paul Jones made the match between O’Dell and Garibaldi as a punishment. |
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