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| WHO'S WHO: TARZAN TYLER |
| REAL NAME: Camille Tourville |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
MARCH 9, 1963 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Ray Gunkel MARCH 11, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Keene versus Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 12, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Choo-Choo Lynn MARCH 13, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Tarzan Tyler by disqualification MARCH 15, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Eddie Graham* defeated Tarzan Tyler by disqualification Notes: Eddie Graham had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on February 1, 1963, in Atlanta. MARCH 18, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buck Jones versus Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 19, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Tarzan Tyler by disqualification MARCH 20, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Tarzan White MARCH 22, 1963 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Harry Smith MARCH 25, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana versus Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 27, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Buck Jones MARCH 29, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* and Tarzan Tyler wrestled to a draw Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. APRIL 2, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Ted Evans APRIL 3, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler defeated Jack Armstrong & Chief Little Eagle APRIL 5, 1963 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler versus Derrell Cochran & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest APRIL 9, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* defeated Ted Evans & Chief Little Eagle Notes: It is unclear as to how Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Jean & Paul Gaullois defending the title against Jack Steele & Jerry Graham on January 5, 1962, in Atlanta. APRIL 10, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* defeated Ted Evans & Chief Little Eagle Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 12, 1963 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Derrell Cochran & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* by disqualification Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 16, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn & Chief Little Eagle defeated George Bell & Tarzan Tyler APRIL 17, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* defeated Jack Armstrong & Derrell Cochran Notes: It was reported that 1,200 were in attendance for this card. Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 19, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ / No TL / No CO): Tarzan Tyler defeated Eddie Graham* to win title Notes: Eddie Graham had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on February 1, 1963, in Atlanta. APRIL 23, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* defeated Choo-Choo Lynn & Chief Little Eagle Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 24, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* versus Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 26, 1963 (FRIDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler* versus Derrell Cochran Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Eddie Graham on April 19, 1963, in Atlanta. APRIL 27, 1963 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* to win title Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since April 9, 1963. APRIL 30, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler defeated Chris Averoff & Chief Little Eagle MAY 1, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler by disqualification MAY 3, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Steinborn defeated Tarzan Tyler* to win title Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Eddie Graham on April 19, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 7, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Scufflin Hillbillies defeated George Bell & Tarzan Tyler MAY 8, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Silento Rodriguez defeated Tarzan Tyler* by disqualification Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Eddie Graham on April 19, 1963, in Atlanta, although Tyler had actually lost the title to Dick Steinborn on May 3, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 10, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn* to win title Notes: Dick Steinborn had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Tarzan Tyler on May 3, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 15, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Tarzan Tyler* defeated Silento Rodriguez Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on May 10, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 17, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler* versus Dick the Bruiser ruled a no contest Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on May 10, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 21, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Tarzan Tyler MAY 22, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler* versus Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on May 10, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 28, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler* defeated Bill Dromo Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on May 10, 1963, in Atlanta. MAY 29, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler JUNE 4, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Tyler* defeated Bill Dromo Notes: Tarzan Tyler had been the reigning World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dick Steinborn on May 10, 1963, in Atlanta. JUNE 5, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* by disqualification Notes: It was reported that 1,380 were in attendance for this card. It is unclear as to how Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle defeating them to win the title on April 27, 1963, in Atlanta. JUNE 7, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: Tarzan Tyler substituted for Dick the Bruiser in the match with Lou Thesz. The Bruisers plane was reportedly grounded in Indianapolis, IN, due to bad weather. Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. JUNE 14, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > International Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* to win title Notes: Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler had been billed as International Tag Team Champions since June 5, 1963. JUNE 18, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn JUNE 19, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle versus Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe ruled a no contest Notes: Bill Dromo substituted for Dick Steinborn to team with Chief Little Eagle in the match with Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe. JUNE 21, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Death Cage Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Dick Steinborn JUNE 26, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Chief Little Eagle defeated Tarzan Tyler & Corsica Joe JULY 2, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Bill Dromo versus Tarzan & Rip Tyler wrestled to a draw Notes: Rip Tyler was being billed as Tarzan Tylers brother. JULY 3, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Chief Little Eagle defeated Tarzan & Rip Tyler by disqualification JULY 5, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: Chief Little Eagle was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel and Tarzan Tyler. JULY 9, 1963 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Bill Dromo defeated Tarzan & Rip Tyler JULY 10, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Tim Geohagen defeated Tarzan & Rip Tyler Notes: This is the last card Fred Ward presented before splitting from his partnership with the Atlanta office agreement. It is said that the reasons were over booking fees to use the talent sent in by the Atlanta office. The partnership was renewed and resumed in March 1964. JULY 12, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Tarzan Tyler by disqualification Notes: Rip Tyler was barred from ringside during the match between Chief Little Eagle and Tarzan Tyler. JULY 19, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No DQ / No TL / No CO Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Chief Little Eagle AUGUST 2, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. AUGUST 5, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran defeated Tarzan Tyler by disqualification AUGUST 9, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. AUGUST 12, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler and Bill Dromo wrestled to a draw AUGUST 16, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Bill Dromo AUGUST 19, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler versus Bill Dromo ruled a no contest AUGUST 23, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Tim Geohagen AUGUST 26, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Bill Dromo defeated Tito Kopa & Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. AUGUST 30, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Kurt & Karl Von Brauner defeated Joe Scarpa & Tarzan Tyler Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. SEPTEMBER 2, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler defeated Bill Dromo & Tim Geohagen SEPTEMBER 6, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Kurt & Karl Von Brauner* and Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler wrestled to a draw Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. The Von Brauners had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since August 2, 1963. In the program for this card, there is a mention of the recent passing of Jim Wright, who died on August 2, 1963, and Bulldog Lawley. Also in the program, Weingeroff announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States, running on the National Culture party ticket. He claimed that if he should win he would force schools to teach the German language; have the Von Brauners appointed to head a new cabinet position, the Physical Fitness Department; force all men to shave their heads; and all male wrestling fans would be forced to wear coats and ties, whereas the women would have to wear evening gowns. SEPTEMBER 9, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Leaves Match: Tarzan Tyler defeated Bill Dromo SEPTEMBER 13, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lumberjack Match: Kurt & Karl Von Brauner versus Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Joe Scarpa was the special referee for the match. Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. SEPTEMBER 16, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler defeated Joe Scarpa & Derrell Cochran SEPTEMBER 20, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler defeated Ray Gunkel & Joe Scarpa SEPTEMBER 23, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Joe Scarpa SEPTEMBER 27, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match (No DQ / No TL / No CO): Kurt & Karl Von Brauner* versus Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler ruled a no contest Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. The Von Brauners had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since August 2, 1963. SEPTEMBER 30, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler versus Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest OCTOBER 4, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eastern Heavyweight Title Match: Chief Big Heart defeated Tarzan Tyler to win title Notes: The Eastern Heavyweight Title was a creation of the Atlanta office, and the match between Chief Big Heart and Tarzan Tyler was to determine the inaugural champion. OCTOBER 6, 1963 (SUNDAY) AUGUSTA, GA FORT GORDON SPORTS ARENA (Steve Manderson and Fred Hornby Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gordon and Tarzan Tyler wrestled to a draw OCTOBER 7, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler defeated Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle by countout OCTOBER 11, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler came to be recognized as World Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Kurt & Karl Von Brauner defending the title against Montana & Tyler on September 27, 1963, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 14, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Dr. Menendez OCTOBER 18, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana, Tarzan Tyler & the Mighty Hercules Notes: Tim Geohagen was the special referee for the match between Ray Gunkel, Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle and Lenny Montana, Tarzan Tyler & the Mighty Hercules. Following the match, Big Heart claimed that when the Outlaw came to ringside, he had handed a foreign object to Hercules, which was later used to injure Big Heart. OCTOBER 21, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler by disqualification OCTOBER 25, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gordon defeated Tarzan Tyler OCTOBER 28, 1963 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Lou Thesz* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: Lou Thesz had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Rogers on January 24, 1963, in Toronto, ON. NOVEMBER 1, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler DECEMBER 20, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling in Atlanta on January 3, 1964. JANUARY 3, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Big Heart defeated Tarzan Tyler > The Assassins defeated Eddie Graham & Joe Scarpa Notes: Following the match between Eddie Graham & Joe Scarpa and the Assassins, Tarzan Tyler charged the ring and attacked Graham, opening up a cut on his head and making him bleed badly. JANUARY 6, 1964 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa and Tarzan Tyler wrestled to a draw JANUARY 10, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham defeated Tarzan Tyler JANUARY 17, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eastern Heavyweight Title versus Hair Match: Ray Gunkel* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: As part of the stipulation, Tarzan Tyler was forced to have his head shaved following the match with Ray Gunkel. It is unclear as to how Gunkel came to be recognized as Eastern Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Eddie Graham defending the title against the Mighty Hercules on December 6, 1963, in Atlanta. AUGUST 21, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling on the card on August 28, 1964. AUGUST 28, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated Sputnik Monroe by forfeit > Buddy Fuller defeated Sputnik Monroe Notes: Sputnik Monroe, who refused to wrestle Silento Rodriguez, substituted for Tarzan Tyler in the match with Buddy Fuller. JANUARY 15, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 22, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: The match between Mario Galento and Tarzan Tyler was billed as a Battle of the Brutes. Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. APRIL 7, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) JEKYLL ISLAND, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Marino versus Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. APRIL 15, 1965 (THURSDAY) SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frankie Cain versus Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 16, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Jerry Miller APRIL 21, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler versus Tom Bradley Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. APRIL 24, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Tom Bradley APRIL 27, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Jerry Miller APRIL 30, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Tarzan Tyler MAY 1, 1965 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Frankie Cain versus Tarzan Tyler Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 3, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler versus Chief Little Eagle Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 4, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler defeated Derrell Cochran MAY 7, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Corsicans* defeated Mario Galento & Tarzan Tyler Notes: Following the match between the Corsicans and Mario Galento & Tarzan Tyler, Galento attacked Tyler, blaming him for the loss. The Corsicans had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Buddy Fuller & Jesse James on April 16, 1965, in Atlanta. MAY 10, 1965 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler versus Chief Little Eagle Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 11, 1965 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Tarzan Tyler MAY 12, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Little Eagle defeated Tarzan Tyler MAY 13, 1965 (THURSDAY) SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Tyler versus Chief Little Eagle Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MAY 14, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Cage Match: Mario Galento* defeated Tarzan Tyler Notes: The match between Mario Galento and Tarzan Tyler was billed as a Battle of the Brutes. Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Paul Jones was negotiating with Tarzan Tyler for some future dates. JUNE 23, 1967 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Tarzan Tyler would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. Next |
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