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| WHO'S WHO: RAY GUNKEL |
| REAL NAME: Ray Gunkel |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
JANUARY 1, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Saul Weingeroff, Eric & Karl Von Brauner versus Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Sputnik Monroe ruled a no contest MARCH 12, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mysterious Medics defeated Ray Gunkel & Al Costello APRIL 1, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Enrique Torres defeated the Mysterious Medics Notes: Tony Nero was credited as being a referee on this card. APRIL 8, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Mysterious Medics* versus Ray Gunkel & Enrique Torres ruled a no contest Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. The Mysterious Medics had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner on March 25, 1966, in Atlanta. APRIL 29, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bad Boy Hines Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 10, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Ken Yates Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 17, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Bence JUNE 24, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Pancho Rosario Notes: Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. JULY 1, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Evil Eye Valentine JULY 8, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Wildman Wehba JULY 15, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Kenny Mack Notes: Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. JULY 29, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated George Harris AUGUST 12, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated John Gudiski AUGUST 19, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Wildman Wehba Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 26, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Golden Terror SEPTEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Golden Terror by disqualification SEPTEMBER 9, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Golden Terror SEPTEMBER 16, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Brute Morgan Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 23, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Jim Osborne SEPTEMBER 30, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Chico Cortez OCTOBER 14, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Golden Terror OCTOBER 21, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Don Carson NOVEMBER 18, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Joe Kono Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. NOVEMBER 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Eric Von Brauner Notes: Charlie Harben and Leo Garibaldi were credited as being referees on this card. DECEMBER 2, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Eric Von Brauner & the Red Raider DECEMBER 23, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Chris Hardy & Red Roberts DECEMBER 31, 1966 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Eric Von Brauner & the Red Raider Notes: Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. JANUARY 13, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo FEBRUARY 17, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Nick Adams FEBRUARY 24, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Oki Shikina Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. NWA President Sam Muchnick was in attendance for this card. MARCH 18, 1967 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Eddie Graham defeated Ike Eakins & Gorilla Marconi Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. APRIL 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bozo Brown APRIL 21, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Mr. Wrestling defeated Ike Eakins & Oki Shikina MAY 5, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Ike Eakins MAY 12, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Nick Kozak defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson at 11:00 JUNE 2, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Ray Gunkel would be wrestling on the card on June 9, 1967. JUNE 9, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bobby Graham JUNE 16, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet by disqualification JUNE 23, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez & Louie Tillet defeated Ray Gunkel & Ricky Hunter Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 30, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus Jerry Graham ruled a no contest Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 7, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ Match: Ray Gunkel defeated Jerry Graham JULY 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Jack Daniels JULY 21, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Daniels JULY 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet AUGUST 4, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez & Louie Tillet AUGUST 25, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Dick Dunn SEPTEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Ike Eakins SEPTEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Mario Galento & Buddy Fuller defeated Alex Perez, Louie Tillet & Tiny Mills Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 15, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Pedro Godoy Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Tiny Mills Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 29, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Chuck Conley OCTOBER 6, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Steve Stanlee OCTOBER 20, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller versus Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson ruled a no contest OCTOBER 27, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson NOVEMBER 24, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos DECEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet & Ox Baker DECEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Ox Baker DECEMBER 15, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Mike Paidousis DECEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > One-Night Tag Team Tournament: the Gauchos defeated Bob Armstrong & Bobby Shane; Ramon Torres & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon; Lars & Gene Anderson defeated Ray Gunkel & Chief Little Eagle; Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Kenny Mack & Oki Shikina; Torres & Mr. Wrestling defeated the Gauchos by disqualification; Torres Brothers defeated the Anderson Brothers; Torres Brothers defeated the Vachon Brothers to win tournament Notes: It was reported that the purse for the tournament was $4,000. When the tournament came down to a final round, Ramon Torres & Mr. Wrestling did not want to wrestle against Enrique & Alberto Torres, so they pulled straws to determine which team would wrestle the Vachons, as chosen by Paul Jones, despite their loss in the first round. JANUARY 5, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Oki Shikina Notes: Jack Crawford managed Oki Shikina. JANUARY 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina & Dr. M (1) Notes: Jack Crawford managed Oki Shikina & Dr. M. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. JANUARY 13, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JANUARY 19, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon* to win title Notes: Stan & Butcher Vachon had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Enrique & Ramon Torres on January 9, 1967, in Macon. FEBRUARY 2, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Silento Rodriguez defeated the Gauchos by disqualification MARCH 1, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller versus Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol ruled a no contest Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol. MARCH 16, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated Tarzan Tyler, Dr. M (2) & El Mongol Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Tarzan Tyler, Dr. M & El Mongol. During the match between Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling and Tarzan Tyler, Dr. M & El Mongol, Gunkel removed the Dr. Ms mask to identify him as someone who strongly resembled Oki Shikina, but his face was covered so fast it could not be completely confirmed. X claimed, however, that Dr. M was not Shikina, but rather a Mexican wrestler named Senor Zapata. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MARCH 22, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Bence & Tank Morgan MARCH 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Gauchos APRIL 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Rising Suns by disqualification Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 3, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns Notes: Jim Wilson substituted for Dick Steinborn to team with Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller in the match with Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns. MAY 4, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 10, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* versus Hans Schmidt & El Mongol ruled a no contest Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt & El Mongol. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. MAY 24, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. JUNE 14, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated Duke Keomuka & El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. JUNE 29, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon JULY 12, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Mario Galento defeated Tank Morgan & Guillotine Gordon JULY 19, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & Mario Galento defeated Oki Shikina & the Rising Suns JULY 26, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Butcher Vachon & Guillotine Gordon AUGUST 2, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bob Armstrong defeated the Rising Suns Notes: Mike McGraw was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 9, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Butcher Vachon & the Reptile AUGUST 16, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated Tarzan Tyler & Brute Bernard Notes: Jack Crawford managed Tarzan Tyler & Brute Bernard. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. AUGUST 23, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Mario Galento defeated Eduardo Perez & Butcher Vachon Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 30, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Guillotine Gordon SEPTEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Jim Starr & Billy Garrett OCTOBER 11, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bozo Brown OCTOBER 18, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon NOVEMBER 1, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Billy Garrett NOVEMBER 8, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Seiji Sakaguchi & the Outlaw Notes: Jack Crawford managed Seiji Sakaguchi & the Outlaw. NOVEMBER 15, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Jim Starr & Billy Garrett NOVEMBER 22, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon NOVEMBER 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Stan, Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon DECEMBER 6, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo by disqualification DECEMBER 13, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Seiji Sakaguchi & Oki Shikina DECEMBER 20, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title versus Mask Match: the Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Stan Vachon & Seiji Sakaguchi JANUARY 3, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Stan Vachon & Seiji Sakaguchi JANUARY 10, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins Notes: Following the match between Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller and the Assassins, Assassin #2 was bleeding through his torn mask and nearly unconscious, requiring assistance to leave the ring. JANUARY 17, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Dale Lewis & Seiji Sakaguchi Notes: Jack Crawford managed Dale Lewis & Seiji Sakaguchi. It was reported that the Assassins were refusing to defend the World Tag Team Title against Ray Gunkel and Buddy Fuller, demanding they prove themselves to be worthy contenders. JANUARY 18, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Assassins joined Capral, announcing that Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had still not proven themselves worthy of a shot at the World Tag Team Title. Gunkel & Fuller came on later claiming the Assassins were dodging them because they were scared. JANUARY 24, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Kamikazes at 8:00 > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins Notes: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller substituted for the Mysterious Medics in the match with the Assassins. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. JANUARY 31, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & El Mongol versus the Professional & the Assassins ruled a no contest FEBRUARY 7, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Assassin #2 & the Professional* defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller Notes: Assassin #2 & the Professional had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres on January 25, 1969, in Atlanta. Fans protested that the Assassins pulled a switch during the match between Assassin #2 & the Pro and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller. Assassin #2 had limped to the ring prior to the match. Assassin #1, who had come to ringside during the bout with no limp at all, and both Assassins were limping to the dressing room following the match. FEBRUARY 14, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was reported in the program for this card that the NWA was reviewing claims submitted to them about the February 7, 1969, match between Assassin #2 & the Professional and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, where it had been alleged that Assassin #1 replaced his partner during the match. FEBRUARY 21, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Professional & the Assassins FEBRUARY 22, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Ray Gunkel joined Capral as a co-host on this episode, and was confronted by the Assassins. At one point, one of the Assassins slapped Gunkel in the face, but Gunkel kept his composure, leaving the Assassins claiming he was a coward. Gunkel, however, stated to Capral as the Assassins left the area that as a commentator, he felt he should be partly responsible for maintaining order rather than contributing to chaos. FEBRUARY 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford interfered in the match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, bringing the match to an end. The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. MARCH 1, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. It was announced that the World Tag Team Title was being held up pending a review by the NWA of the match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on February 28, 1969. MARCH 4, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Jim Dalton & Dr. X MARCH 14, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Louie Tillet defeated the Assassins > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Crawford Notes: Jack Crawford managed the Assassins. The Assassins were at ringside during the match between Crawford and Buddy Fuller. Following the match they left him lying in the ring, bloody and motionless. MARCH 21, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match (DQ and CO Rule Waived): Assassin #2 & the Professional* defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by countout Notes: Assassin #2 & the Professional had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres on January 25, 1969, in Atlanta. During their match against Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, Assassin #2 & the Pro squabbled about something in their corner, and Assassin #1 charged the ring, dropkicking Fuller and knocking him from the ring, resulting in referee Leo Garibaldi counting him out, despite the countout rule being waived for the match. The decision was later held up pending a review. According to the program for this card, the results of the NWA investigation into the February 28, 1969, match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, where Jack Crawford interfered, were announced. It was decided that since the Assassins had fired Crawford, showing they disapproved of his actions on their behalf, they would only be reprimanded and fined. However, the World Tag Team Title held by the Assassins was still held up pending further investigation in the matter. It was reported that Crawford admitted to the actions, but accused the Assassins of giving him specific instructions to interfere if they got into any trouble and the title seemed to be in jeopardy. Still, his admission of guilt resulted in the NWA suspending him from Georgia indefinitely. MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins* to win title Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. It was announced that there would be a one-night tournament for the Georgia Tag Team Title on the card on April 4, 1969, and that Little John would be bringing in a mystery party for the event. The title had been held up after the NWA reportedly reviewed the match where Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Assassin #2 & the Professional to win the title on March 21, 1969. The NWA said the match should have stopped completely when anyone other than the legal men entered the ring, thus the title change was not valid. 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. MAY 2, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Dale Lewis & Skandor Akbar at 11:00 MAY 9, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Dale Lewis & Tarzan Tyler MAY 16, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated the Assassins Notes: The Spoiler was the special referee for both the match between Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller and the Assassins. Prior to the match, the Spoiler unmasked to prove he was indeed Mike Davis, who had been forced to unmask on April 11, 1969. Gunkel & Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Assassins on March 29, 1969, in Atlanta. JUNE 6, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Los Toros at 29:00 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 27, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Billy & Bad Boy Hines at 8:00 JULY 4, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Los Toros JULY 11, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Nero & Phil Robley at 0:15 Notes: It was reported that Phil Robley was never tagged in by Tony Nero in the match against Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller. JULY 18, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito at 9:00 JULY 25, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Super Assassins by disqualification Notes: The Super Manager, manager of the Super Assassins, interfered in the match against Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, bringing the match to an end. AUGUST 1, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Mr. Ito AUGUST 8, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Dick Dunn Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. AUGUST 15, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Chati Yokuchi by disqualification at 7:00 Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. AUGUST 22, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Tony Nero at 0:24 AUGUST 29, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito at 14:00 SEPTEMBER 5, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Super Assailants Notes: Mario Galento managed the Super Assailants. SEPTEMBER 12, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Tony Romano Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. SEPTEMBER 19, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Big Tex & Assassin #2 Notes: Big Tex substituted for Assassin #1 to team with Assassin #2 in the match with Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller. SEPTEMBER 26, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Romano & Vincent Lopez at 11:00 Notes: Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. OCTOBER 10, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how the Assassins came to be recognized as Georgia Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito defeating El Mongol & the Professional to win the title on July 10, 1969, in Athens. 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) Notes: It was announced that Paul Jones was attempting to have Ray Gunkels college coach Claude Reeck come in and referee for a match on a future date. A photo of Gunkel and Reeck accompanied the mention in the program for this card. OCTOBER 31, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Vincent Lopez & Tony Nero NOVEMBER 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Duke Keomuka & Smasher Sloan DECEMBER 5, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* defeated the Assassins Notes: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Assassins on October 10, 1969, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 12, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Nick Bockwinkel & the Assassins Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. DECEMBER 19, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel & the Assassins defeated Doug Gilbert, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller at 15:00 for Assassins to win title Notes: For the match between Nick Bockwinkel & the Assassins and Doug Gilbert, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, the title was on the line in a special six-man tag team rules match. During the match, Gilbert unmasked Assassin #1, only to reveal a mummified face, wrapped in bandages. Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Assassins on October 10, 1969, in Atlanta. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. DECEMBER 26, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco, Homer ODell & Buddy Colt defeated Leo Garibaldi, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller |