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| WHO'S WHO: ROGER MACKAY |
| REAL NAME: Roger Mackay
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: the Mighty Yankee / Mighty Yankee #1 |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
OCTOBER 29, 1951 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Bob Shipp > Bob Shipp & Al Massey defeated Art Nelson & the Mighty Yankee NOVEMBER 5, 1951 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre versus the Mighty Yankee > Art Nelson, Lou Plummer & the Mighty Yankee versus Al Massey, Don McIntyre & Sheik Ben Ali Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. NOVEMBER 28, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay defeated Boris Kalmikoff (2-0) DECEMBER 2, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay defeated Eduardo Perez DECEMBER 9, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay defeated Frank Taylor DECEMBER 12, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL Match: Jerry Graham versus Roger Mackay Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 16, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay and Billy Blassie wrestled to a draw DECEMBER 19, 1955 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie and Roger Mackay wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Freddie & Billy Blassie and Don Roche & Roger Mackay wrestled to a draw Notes: Mike Paidousis was the special referee for the match between Freddie & Billy Blassie and Don Roche & Roger Mackay. DECEMBER 23, 1955 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay defeated Boris Kalmikoff JANUARY 6, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay and Billy Blassie wrestled to a draw > World Tag Team Title Match: Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols defeated Freddie & Billy Blassie* to win title Notes: Freddie & Billy Blassie had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Don McIntyre & Jerry Graham on December 23, 1955, in Atlanta. JANUARY 9, 1956 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Paidousis and Roger Mackay wrestled to a draw > Roger Mackay & Don Roche defeated Mike Paidousis & Bob Shipp JANUARY 23, 1956 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification > Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols defeated Freddie & Billy Blassie JANUARY 27, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay defeated Paul DeGaulle by disqualification > Roger Mackay & Chief Big Heart defeated Paul DeGaulle & Billy Blassie FEBRUARY 3, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols* defeated Paul DeGaulle & Jack OBrien Notes: Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Freddie & Billy Blassie on January 6, 1956, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 6, 1956 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roger Mackay defeated Lozano Martinez FEBRUARY 20, 1956 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack OBrien versus Roger Mackay > Pierre LaSalle, Jack OBrien & Paul DeGaulle versus Roger Mackay, Tom Drake & Jackie Nichols Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MARCH 23, 1956 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Jack OBrien & Pierre LaSalle defeated Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols* to win title Notes: Roger Mackay & Jackie Nichols had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Freddie & Billy Blassie on January 6, 1956, in Atlanta. NOVEMBER 29, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Bob Nandor DECEMBER 6, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Wild Red Berry DECEMBER 9, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Nick Roberts Notes: It was reported that 800 were in attendance for this card. DECEMBER 13, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Nick Roberts DECEMBER 16, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Marco Polo and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw at 20:00 DECEMBER 20, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw DECEMBER 23, 1957 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Bibber McCoy by countout DECEMBER 27, 1957 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Bibber McCoy 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) > No DQ Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Don McIntyre 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) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Billy Red Lyons JANUARY 20, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jackie Nichols, Marco Polo & Bibber McCoy defeated the Mighty Yankee, Boris & Nicoli Volkoff JANUARY 27, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Jackie Nichols 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) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* and Don McIntyre wrestled to a draw Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 10, 1958, in Atlanta. 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) > Billy Red Lyons and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw 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 21, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don McIntyre and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw > Don McIntyre & Rocky Columbo defeated Mike Paidousis & the Mighty Yankee 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 & Marco Polo versus Kurt Von Brawner & the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 10, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocky Columbo and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw > 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) > Ten-Round Boxing Match: Don McIntyre defeated the Mighty Yankee by KO in sixth round MARCH 17, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Heinkler versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 21, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boxing Match: Don McIntyre versus the Mighty Yankee 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) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* defeated Freddie Blassie Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 10, 1958, in Atlanta. MARCH 24, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner defeated Jerry Graham & the Mighty Yankee MARCH 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* defeated Jerry Graham Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 10, 1958, in Atlanta. MARCH 31, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rocky Columbo and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw 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) > Ronnie Etchison & Rocky Columbo versus Don Lee & the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 14, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Don McIntyre (2-1) APRIL 18, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Karl Heinkler & Kurt Von Brawner defeated Don Lee & the Mighty Yankee* to win title Notes: Don Lee & the Mighty Yankee had been the reigning International Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Billy Red Lyons on April 4, 1958, in Atlanta. APRIL 22, 1958 (TUESDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Angelo Martinelli versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 25, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre defeated the Mighty Yankee* to win title Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on January 10, 1958, in Atlanta. Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Don McIntyre and the Yankee. 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) > Jack Dillon & the Mighty Yankee defeated Angelo Martinelli & Rocky Columbo Notes: Chris Averoff was credited as being a referee on this card. 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) > Ronnie Etchison versus the Mighty Yankee 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) > Southern Heavyweight Title versus Mask Match (No DQ): Don McIntyre* versus the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw Notes: Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Mighty Yankee on April 25, 1958, in Atlanta. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 19, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ronnie Etchison versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 23, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee & the Jungle Boy defeated Ronnie Etchison & Rocky Columbo at 40:00 MAY 26, 1958 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Freddie Blassie versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 30, 1958 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Don Lee by disqualification AUGUST 1, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: The program for this card mentioned that the Mighty Yankee was looking to return to Atlanta. NOVEMBER 28, 1958 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Mighty Yankee would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JUNE 3, 1960 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle versus the Mighty Yankee > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle versus Freddie Blassie & the Mighty Yankee ruled a no contest Notes: Aside from the match between Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle versus Freddie Blassie & the Mighty Yankee, no documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that Blassie & the Yankee received stab wounds from fans during a minor riot that began during the match with Dromo & Little Eagle. Mickey Blassie joined Blassie & the Yankee at the ring during their match with Dromo & Little Eagle. JUNE 10, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Chief Little Eagle JUNE 11, 1960 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JUNE 17, 1960 (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 Freddie Blassie on June 10, 1960, in Atlanta. JUNE 21, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring the Mighty Yankee, Choo-Choo Lynn, Chief Little Eagle, Bill Alexander, Mickey Blassie and Leo Garibaldi > Leo Garibaldi and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw (1-1) Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal. JUNE 22, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Chief Little Eagle JUNE 24, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification Notes: Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Dick Steinborn and the Mighty Yankee. JUNE 28, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw JULY 1, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification JULY 8, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Leaves Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Freddie Blassie JULY 13, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Leo Garibaldi defeated the Mighty Yankee* by disqualification Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on June 17, 1960, in Atlanta. JULY 19, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* versus Leo Garibaldi 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 June 17, 1960, in Atlanta. JULY 20, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Leo Garibaldi JULY 22, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee* to win title Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ray Gunkel on June 17, 1960, in Atlanta. JULY 25, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JULY 26, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ Match: Leo Garibaldi defeated the Mighty Yankee JULY 27, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Penalty Belt Match: Leo Garibaldi versus the Mighty Yankee ruled a no contest JULY 29, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Dick Steinborn* to win title Notes: Dick Steinborn had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Mighty Yankee on July 22, 1960, in Atlanta. AUGUST 1, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 2, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi versus the Mighty Yankee ruled a no contest > Tony Neopolitan, Corsica Jean & the Mighty Yankee defeated Charlie Harben, Leo Garibaldi & Choo-Choo Lynn AUGUST 3, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi and the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo, George Drake & Leo Garibaldi defeated Mickey Blassie, Corsica Jean & the Mighty Yankee AUGUST 5, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* versus Don McIntyre ruled a no contest Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on July 29, 1960, in Atlanta. AUGUST 8, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 9, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: the Mighty Yankee* defeated Gorgeous George by disqualification Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on July 29, 1960, in Atlanta. Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries. AUGUST 10, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification AUGUST 12, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre defeated the Mighty Yankee* to win title Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on July 29, 1960, in Atlanta. There was no referee for the match. AUGUST 17, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee by disqualification AUGUST 19, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre versus Gorgeous George & the Mighty Yankee ruled a no contest Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries. AUGUST 26, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: the Mighty Yankee defeated Johnny Weaver & Gorgeous George Notes: Gorgeous George was escorted to the ring by his valet Jeffries. AUGUST 29, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 2, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Blood Match: Johnny Weaver versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 5, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 9, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankee defeated Johnny Weaver Notes: Penny Banner was the special referee for the match between Johnny Weaver and the Mighty Yankee. SEPTEMBER 16, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Brass Knucks Title Match: Hans Schmidt versus the Mighty Yankee Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear to us as to the origin of the Brass Knucks Title. SEPTEMBER 19, 1960 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo, Johnny Weaver & Don McClarty versus the Mighty Yankee, Boris & Nicoli Volkoff Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 20, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Johnny Weaver defeated the Mighty Yankee* by disqualification at 26:00 Notes: It is unclear as to how the Mighty Yankee came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows him losing the title to Don McIntyre on August 12, 1960, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 21, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Steinborn defeated the Mighty Yankee* by disqualification Notes: The Mighty Yankee had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since September 20, 1960. SEPTEMBER 23, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cage Match (No DQ): Ray Gunkel defeated the Mighty Yankee SEPTEMBER 1, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Mighty Yankees would be on the card on September 8, 1961. SEPTEMBER 8, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mighty Yankees defeated Johnny Reid & Guy Mitchell |
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