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| WHO'S WHO: RAY GUNKEL |
| REAL NAME: Ray Gunkel |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
APRIL 17, 1953 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Aldo Bogni Notes: The program mentioned that this was the Atlanta debut of Ray Gunkel. AUGUST 26, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Missing Link SEPTEMBER 2, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus the Black Demon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 6, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bob Langevin Notes: It was reported that 6,000 were in attendance for this card. SEPTEMBER 9, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Fritz Von Brawner by disqualification SEPTEMBER 13, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Baron Gattoni Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 16, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Fritz Von Brawner by disqualification SEPTEMBER 20, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Melby defeated Mike Paidousis & Baron Gattoni SEPTEMBER 23, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Kurt Von Brawner > Ray Gunkel versus Fritz Von Brawner Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. SEPTEMBER 27, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Fritz Von Brawner at 11:00 > International Tag Team Title Match: Kurt & Fritz Von Brawner* defeated Ray Gunkel & Bill Melby by disqualification Notes: It is unclear as to how Kurt & Fritz Von Brawner came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Don & Red McIntyre defeating Freddie Blassie & Kurt Von Brawner on June 21, 1957, in Atlanta. During the match, the referee and Melby were accidentally knocked unconscious, and the Von Brawners took advantage by double-teaming Gunkel. Don McIntyre charged the ring and helped Gunkel clear the ring, but the referee came to just in time to see McIntyre and gave the win to the Von Brawners, citing outside interference. SEPTEMBER 30, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Von Brawner* versus Ray Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to how Kurt Von Brawner came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. However, he had been billed as such at different times throughout 1957 in Atlanta, Marietta, and Augusta. The separate offices seemed to be in dispute about who they wanted to recognize for most of the year, but it appears to have settled itself, as Von Brawner appears to be the undisputed champion around this time. OCTOBER 4, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre defeated Kurt & Fritz Von Brawner* to win title Notes: Kurt & Fritz Von Brawner had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since September 27, 1957. George Curtis was the special referee for the match. OCTOBER 11, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Kurt Von Brawner OCTOBER 14, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Von Brawner* versus Ray Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to how Kurt Von Brawner came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. However, he had been billed as such at different times throughout 1957 in Atlanta, Marietta, and Augusta. The separate offices seemed to be in dispute about who they wanted to recognize for most of the year, but it appears to have settled itself by September 30, 1957, as Von Brawner appears to be the undisputed champion around this time. OCTOBER 18, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Kurt Von Brawner* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Kurt Von Brawner came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. However, he had been billed as such at different times throughout 1957 in Atlanta, Marietta, and Augusta. The separate offices seemed to be in dispute about who they wanted to recognize for most of the year, but it appears to have settled itself by September 30, 1957, as Von Brawner appears to be the undisputed champion around this time. OCTOBER 21, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Gorgeous George Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 25, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Gorgeous George by disqualification Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 29, 1957 (TUESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Oni Wiki Wiki versus Gorgeous George & Wild Red Berry Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 1, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and Kurt Von Brawner wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel, Bill Melby, Billy Red Lyons & Tarzan White versus Mike Paidousis, Gorgeous George, Kurt Von Brawner & Wild Red Berry Notes: Ray Gunkel, Bill Melby, Billy Red Lyons & Tarzan White and Mike Paidousis, Gorgeous George, Kurt Von Brawner & Wild Red Berry were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. NOVEMBER 8, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons defeated Gorgeous George & Wild Red Berry NOVEMBER 11, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Billy Red Lyons & Marco Polo versus Wild Red Berry, Gorgeous George & Fritz Von Brawner Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 15, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Gorgeous George NOVEMBER 22, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Kurt Von Brawner Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 25, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gorgeous George, Wild Red Berry & the Great Togo versus Ray Gunkel, Marco Polo & Farmer Powell Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 29, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie & Stan Lisowski* defeated Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons Notes: Reggie & Stan Lisowski had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Chicago, IL, office since they defeated Nicoli & Boris Volkoff on June 29, 1957, in Chicago. DECEMBER 2, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie & Stan Lisowski* versus Ray Gunkel & Marco Polo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Reggie & Stan Lisowski had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Chicago, IL, office since they defeated Nicoli & Boris Volkoff on June 29, 1957, in Chicago. DECEMBER 6, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis defeated Marco Polo > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie & Stan Lisowski* versus Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre ruled a no contest Notes: Reggie & Stan Lisowski had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Chicago, IL, office since they defeated Nicoli & Boris Volkoff on June 29, 1957, in Chicago. DECEMBER 9, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie & Stan Lisowski* defeated Ray Gunkel & Marco Polo (2-1) Notes: It was reported that 800 were in attendance for this card. Reggie & Stan Lisowski had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Chicago, IL, office since they defeated Nicoli & Boris Volkoff on June 29, 1957, in Chicago. DECEMBER 13, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Reggie & Stan Lisowski* defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre by disqualification Notes: Reggie & Stan Lisowski had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Chicago, IL, office since they defeated Nicoli & Boris Volkoff on June 29, 1957, in Chicago. DECEMBER 16, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Gorgeous George Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 20, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Gorgeous George Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 27, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Don Lee Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 30, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bibber McCoy versus Al Galento & the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 3, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff defeated Ray Gunkel & Jackie Nichols JANUARY 10, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Ray Gunkel* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Kurt Von Brawner on October 18, 1957, in Atlanta. JANUARY 17, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff defeated Ray Gunkel & Jackie Nichols JANUARY 27, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dickie Gunkel & Bibber McCoy versus Boris & Nicoli Volkoff ruled a no contest (1-1) Notes: Dickie Gunkel was being billed as Ray Gunkels brother. JANUARY 29, 1958 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WRDW STUDIOS (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Mighty Yankee (2-0) JANUARY 31, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Mike Paidousis FEBRUARY 3, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* versus Ray Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 10, 1958, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 7, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Boris & Nicoli Volkoff FEBRUARY 10, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 14, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons* defeated Al Galento & the Mighty Yankee Notes: It is unclear as to how Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last references we have show that on November 15, 1957, Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre were still recognized after having beaten Kurt & Fritz Von Brawner to win the title on October 4, 1957, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 17, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Ray Gunkel versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 24, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Ray Gunkel versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Kurt Von Brawner > Ray Gunkel & Marco Polo versus Kurt Von Brawner & the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 10, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Karl Heinkler by disqualification > Ray Gunkel, Billy Red Lyons & Rocky Columbo defeated Kurt Von Brawner, Karl Heinkler & the Mighty Yankee MARCH 14, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner defeated Ray Gunkel & Rocky Columbo MARCH 17, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Kurt Von Brawner Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 22, 1958 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner defeated Ray Gunkel & Rocky Columbo MARCH 24, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and Don Lee wrestled to a draw MARCH 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Dillon MARCH 31, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons defeated Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner (2-1) APRIL 4, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Don Lee & the Mighty Yankee defeated Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since February 14, 1958. APRIL 7, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ / No TL Match: Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons versus Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 18, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and Ronnie Etchison wrestled to a draw APRIL 29, 1958 (TUESDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison versus Don Lee & the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 2, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Kurt Von Brawner Notes: Chris Averoff was credited as being a referee on this card. In the program there is a photo of Ray Gunkel and Jack Dempsey together, stating that Dempsey had managed Gunkel in Chicago at one time. It went on to say that Dempsey still offered Gunkel advice from time to time. MAY 5, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison versus Don Lee & the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 9, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw > Ray Gunkel, Rocky Columbo & Ronnie Etchison defeated Jack Dillon, Bob Shipp & the Mighty Yankee MAY 12, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Ray Gunkel & Corinne Cordero versus Nell Stewart & the Jungle Boy Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 16, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Angelo Poffo Notes: Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. The program we have for this card features a photo of artist Dimitri Vail painting a portrait of the posing Ray Gunkel. MAY 19, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus the Jungle Boy Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 26, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Jack Dillon Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 6, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Dillon > Don McIntyre, Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison defeated Freddie Blassie, Jack Dillon & the Jungle Boy at 50:00 JUNE 9, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Freddie Blassie Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 13, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison defeated Jack Dillon & Don Lee* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Jack Dillon & Don Lee came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Angelo Martinelli & Rocky Columbo winning the title from Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner on April 25, 1958, in Atlanta. JUNE 16, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Freddie Blassie versus Ray Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 20, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison* versus Don Lee & Kurt Von Brawner Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison had been the reigning International Tag Team Champions since they defeated Jack Dillon & Don Lee on June 13, 1958, in Atlanta. JUNE 27, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Don Lee JULY 4, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Jack Pesek & Frank Townsend defeated Bob Shipp, Don Lee & Jack Dillon JULY 11, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bob Shipp JULY 14, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Angelo Poffo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. JULY 18, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Jack Pesek & Frank Townsend defeated Freddie Blassie, Jack Dillon & Bob Shipp JULY 21, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Angelo Poffo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. JULY 25, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and the Skull wrestled to a draw JULY 28, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Angelo Poffo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. There were two referees for the match between Ray Gunkel versus Angelo Poffo. Bronko Lubich managed Poffo. AUGUST 1, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre defeated Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo Notes: Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 4, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Ray Gunkel versus Angelo Poffo Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Bronko Lubich was barred from ringside during the match between Ray Gunkel versus Angelo Poffo. AUGUST 8, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Skull Notes: During the match between Ray Gunkel and the Skull, Gunkel removed the Skulls mask to identify him as Nick Carter. AUGUST 11, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: Ray Gunkel versus Bronko Lubich Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 15, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison* versus Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo ruled a no contest Notes: Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison had been the reigning International Tag Team Champions since they defeated Jack Dillon & Don Lee on June 13, 1958, in Atlanta. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. AUGUST 18, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Ronnie Etchison & Bill Willis versus Jack Dillon, Angelo Poffo & Bronko Lubich Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo. AUGUST 22, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Ray Gunkel wrestled to a draw Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on August 8, 1958, in Atlanta. AUGUST 29, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Freddie Blassie Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on August 22, 1958, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 5, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Ray Gunkel* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on August 22, 1958, in Atlanta. It was billed that during the match between Blassie and Gunkel an ambulance would be ready at the door. Although Blassie reportedly injured Gunkel during the bout, it is unknown if the ambulance was needed, and to what extent were the injuries to Gunkel. SEPTEMBER 12, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Dillon SEPTEMBER 19, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Don Fargo by disqualification SEPTEMBER 26, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bronko Lubich Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. The program we have for this card mentioned that fans could join the Ray Gunkel Fan Club by writing to Juanita Arnold in Newark, TX. OCTOBER 3, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bronko Lubich OCTOBER 10, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Freddie Blassie & Bob Shipp defeated Ray Gunkel & Nick Roberts* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Ray Gunkel & Nick Roberts came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison defending the title against Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo on August 15, 1958, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 17, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Hans Hermann OCTOBER 24, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie Blassie & Bob Shipp OCTOBER 31, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Freddie Blassie ended in a double countout NOVEMBER 7, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Cage Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie* to win title Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on September 5, 1958, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 21, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Indian Death Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification Notes: It was reported that both Ray Gunkel and Freddie Blassie put up $2,000 for their match. Gunkel was disqualified when he accidentally hit the referee. NOVEMBER 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Ivan Vansky Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Charlie Harben and Jack Steele were credited as being referees on this card. According to the program for this card, Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle were International Tag Team Champions, though it is unclear as to how they came to be recognized as such. The last reference we have shows Freddie Blassie & Bob Shipp defeating Ray Gunkel & Nick Roberts to win the title on October 10, 1958, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 3, 1958 (WEDNESDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WRDW STUDIOS (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie versus Ray Gunkel Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 12, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Don Lee DECEMBER 19, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel and Dick the Bruiser wrestled to a draw DECEMBER 26, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Chris Averoff & Chief Little Eagle defeated Bob Shipp, Jack OBrien & Ali Bey JANUARY 2, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Ray Gunkel* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on November 7, 1958, in Atlanta. JANUARY 9, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre* defeated Freddie Blassie & the Great Bolo Notes: It is unclear as to how Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle being recognized as such on November 28, 1958. JANUARY 16, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Benny Matta & Chief Little Eagle defeated Freddie Blassie, Jack OBrien & the Great Bolo at 35:00 JANUARY 30, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Great Bolo by disqualification FEBRUARY 6, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie, Skull Murphy & Ali Bey defeated Ray Gunkel, Doug & Johnny Gilbert FEBRUARY 27, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy defeated Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle at 17:00 MARCH 7, 1959 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie in five rounds MARCH 21, 1959 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre* defeated Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy Notes: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since January 9, 1959. MARCH 27, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre* defeated Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy Notes: There were five referees for the match between Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre and Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy. Gunkel & McIntyre had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since January 9, 1959. APRIL 3, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Skull Murphy by disqualification APRIL 17, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Albert Mills & Skull Murphy defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McClarty MAY 1, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray & Dickie Gunkel versus Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 8, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Charlie Harben & Don McClarty defeated Freddie Blassie, Gino Angelo & Gypsy Joe MAY 18, 1959 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy versus Ray Gunkel & Farmer Powell Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 22, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie, Skull Murphy & Gypsy Joe defeated Don McClarty, Ray & Dickie Gunkel JUNE 5, 1959 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Don McClarty versus Skull Murphy & Gypsy Joe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 12, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McClarty, Ray & Dickie Gunkel defeated Gypsy Joe, Freddie & Mickey Blassie JULY 10, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie JULY 24, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Adrien Baillargeon, Ray & Dickie Gunkel defeated Skull Murphy, Gypsy Joe & El Gato JULY 31, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Adrien Baillargeon defeated Skull Murphy & Gypsy Joe AUGUST 21, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated El Gato > Ray Gunkel & Jim LaRock defeated Ed Sharpe & El Gato AUGUST 28, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Ed Sharpe & Catherine Simpson defeated Ray Gunkel & Joanne Pence SEPTEMBER 4, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal: Freddie Blassie defeated Ray & Dickie Gunkel, Farmer Powell, Derrell Cochran, and Ed Sharpe > Ray Gunkel defeated Ed Sharpe Notes: The purse for the battle royal was reportedly $1,500. SEPTEMBER 18, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Adrien Baillargeon versus Ed Sharpe & Gypsy Joe Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. OCTOBER 2, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie* to win title Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel on August 7, 1959, in Atlanta. During the match between Ray Gunkel and Freddie Blassie, Gorgeous George came to ringside and threw Georgie pins at Gunkel, but he ducked and they flew into Blassies eyes instead, allowing Gunkel to get the pin on a distracted Blassie. Blassie left the ring and attacked George, but Gunkel helped chase Blassie away. George then issued a challenge to Blassie for a match, and the fans instantly cheered him. NOVEMBER 6, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tournament: Baron Gattoni defeated Adrien Baillargeon; Tony Marino defeated Gorgeous George; Johnny Weaver defeated Ed Sharpe; Lenny Montana defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification; Marino defeated Gattoni; Montana defeated Powell; Weaver defeated Marino; Montana defeated Weaver to win tournament Notes: The tournament was to determine a challenger to face Verne Gagne on November 13, 1959. NOVEMBER 20, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Ed Sharpe DECEMBER 11, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie defeated Dickie Gunkel* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Freddie Blassie lost recognition as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Blassie defending the title against Johnny Weaver on November 20, 1959, in Atlanta. Although Ray Gunkel was billed as champion, he allowed Dickie Gunkel to defend the Southern Heavyweight Title against Blassie, since he was injured. Angelo Poffo interfered during the match to help Blassie. DECEMBER 18, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray & Dickie Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo Notes: For the match between Ray & Dickie Gunkel and Freddie Blassie & Angelo Poffo, the first two rows of ringside seats were removed. Although the last reference we have to the International Tag Team Title shows Gunkel & Don McIntyre defending the title against Freddie Blassie & Skull Murphy on March 27, 1959, in Atlanta, the program we have for this card mentions that Ray & Dickie Gunkel are recognized as the reigning champions. DECEMBER 25, 1959 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie* by disqualification to win title Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dickie Gunkel on December 11, 1959, in Atlanta. Next |
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