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| WHO'S WHO: the SHEIK |
| REAL NAME: Ed Farhat |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
JULY 21, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Sheik would be on the card on July 28, 1961. JULY 28, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Sheik defeated Johnny Reid at 5:00 Notes: The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. This card was originally scheduled to take place at Ponce de Leon Ball Park, but the threat of inclement weather moved it indoors. AUGUST 4, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel versus the Sheik ruled a no contest Notes: The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. AUGUST 11, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated the Sheik by disqualification Notes: Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel and the Sheik. The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. AUGUST 25, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cage Match: Ray Gunkel defeated the Sheik by disqualification Notes: Red Dugan was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel and the Sheik. The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. The Sheik was disqualified when he hit Dugan. SEPTEMBER 1, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Sheik defeated Bob Ellis Notes: The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. The program we have for this card reported that the U. S. Athletic Commission ordered the match between Bob Ellis and the Sheik. SEPTEMBER 8, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Ellis defeated the Sheik Notes: The Sheik was escorted to the ring by his valet Princess Salima. |
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