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| WHO'S WHO: RITA CORTEZ |
| REAL NAME: No verification of full name is available to us at this time |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
MARCH 21, 1959 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Southern Title Match: Judy Grable* versus Rita Cortez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. The origin of the Women’s Southern Title is unclear to us at this time. JANUARY 19, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Vince Bryant & Judy Grable defeated Rita Cortez & Mr. X (1) JANUARY 27, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Rita Cortez Notes: The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964. JANUARY 29, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* defeated Rita Cortez Notes: The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964. MAY 27, 1960 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Rita Cortez versus the Lady Angel > Mixed Tag Team Match: Ray Gunkel, Bill Dromo & Rita Cortez versus Freddie Blassie, Mickey Blassie & the Lady Angel Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. SEPTEMBER 28, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Rita Cortez and the Lady Angel wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Mixed Tag Team Match: Don McClarty & Rita Cortez defeated Choo-Choo Lynn & the Lady Angel FEBRUARY 14, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Judy Grable & Maria Perez defeated Rita Cortez & Fran Gravette FEBRUARY 15, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Southern Title Match: Judy Grable* defeated Rita Cortez Notes: It is unclear as to how Judy Grable came to be recognized as Women’s Southern Champion. The last reference we have shows Barbara Baker defeating Penny Banner to win the title on November 30, 1960, in Columbus. FEBRUARY 17, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Judy Grable versus Rita Cortez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 10, 1961 (FRIDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Fran Gravette versus Rita Cortez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 20, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Southern Title Match: Match: Judy Grable* versus Rita Cortez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Judy Grable had been billed as Women’s Southern Champion since February 15, 1961. MARCH 22, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Bill Dromo, Judy Grable & Chief Little Eagle defeated Gypsy Joe, Rita Cortez & Killer Campbell APRIL 3, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Battle Royal featuring Judy Grable, Rita Cortez, Betty Evans, Maria Perez, and Fran Gravette Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. JUNE 5, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Mixed Tag Team Match: Rita Cortez & Darling Dagmar versus Baby Cheryl & the Fabulous Moolah Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 12, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s World Title Match: the Fabulous Moolah* versus Rita Cortez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. The Fabulous Moolah had been billed as Women’s World Champion since she defeated Judy Grable on September 18, 1956, in Baltimore, MD. However, she was not considered the undisputed champion until June Byers retired with her title, won in Atlanta on August 20, 1954, in a win over Mildred Burke, until Byers retired in 1964. JUNE 13, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – PORTER STADIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Vickie Page defeated Rita Cortez SEPTEMBER 22, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mixed Tag Team Match: Marco Polo & Rita Cortez defeated Jack Dillon & Dot Carter Notes: Charlie Harben and Chuck Burger were credited as being referees on this card. DECEMBER 30, 1961 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Rita Cortez versus Brenda Scott > Mixed Tag Team Match: Brenda Scott, Red Dugan & Sky Hi Krueger versus Rita Cortez & the Bowery Boys Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 17, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Women’s Match: Rita Cortez defeated Lolita Juarez MARCH 18, 1964 (WEDNESDAY) – ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Women’s Match: Rita Cortez versus Ida Mae Martinez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. MARCH 30, 1964 (MONDAY) – ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Rita Cortez & Ida Mae Martinez versus Margaret Garcia & Andrea Swenson Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. MARCH 31, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Rita Cortez defeated Ida Mae Martinez APRIL 4, 1964 (SATURDAY) – PHENIX CITY, AL (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Mixed Tag Team Match: Tex Riley & Rita Cortez versus Don Carson & Ida Mae Martinez Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. |
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