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| WHO'S WHO: TIM WOODS |
| REAL NAME: George Woodin
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: Mr. Wrestling / Mr. Wrestling #1 |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
MARCH 18, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Mr. Wrestling would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. MARCH 31, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Mr. Wrestling would be wrestling on the card on April 7, 1967. APRIL 7, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling, Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated Bobby Graham, Lars & Gene Anderson APRIL 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling and El Gran Lothario wrestled to a draw Notes: The program for this card reported that Lars & Gene Anderson believed Mr. Wrestling was actually a Torres brother. APRIL 15, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. 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 APRIL 22, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Terry Garvin APRIL 29, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Gene Anderson by disqualification Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 5, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling, Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated the Masked Mr. Nils, Lars & Gene Anderson Notes: The Masked Mr. Nils was being billed as an Anderson brother named Nils. MAY 6, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 12, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated the Masked Mr. Nils by disqualification Notes: During the match between Mr. Wrestling and the Masked Mr. Nils, Lars Anderson donned a mask and tried to switch with Nils, but was disqualified when the referee caught them. MAY 19, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina & Bozo Brown MAY 26, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi & Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol & Jack Crawford Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. MAY 27, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Bobby Graham Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 2, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. JUNE 9, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling defeated Alex Perez, Jack Daniels & El Mongol by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. JUNE 16, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon by disqualification JUNE 17, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. JUNE 23, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. 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) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol* versus Mr. Wrestling ended in a double countout Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on June 16, 1967, in Atlanta. Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. JULY 4, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. JULY 7, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ramon Torres, Mr. Wrestling & the Avenger versus El Mongol, Stan & Butcher Vachon ruled a no contest Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Enrique Torres joined Ramon Torres, Mr. Wrestling & the Avenger at the ring. Following the match, Enrique announced he would be leaving, as he was contemplating retirement. JULY 11, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol* to win title Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Fuller on June 16, 1967, in Atlanta. JULY 14, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tornado Tag Team Match: El Mongol, Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Ramon Torres, Mr. Wrestling & the Avenger Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. JULY 18, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling* to win title Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on July 11, 1967, in Macon. JULY 21, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ramon Torres & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan Vachon & El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. JULY 25, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling defeated Jerry Graham & Jack Daniels JULY 28, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Ramon Torres & Mr. Wrestling AUGUST 1, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Graham & El Mongol defeated Tim Geohagen & Mr. Wrestling Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. AUGUST 4, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Jerry Graham AUGUST 5, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ramon Torres & Mr. Wrestling defeated Stan Vachon & El Mongol Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. AUGUST 8, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling versus El Mongol ruled a no contest Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. AUGUST 11, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title versus Mask Match: Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol* to win title Notes: Mr. Wrestling had vowed that he would unmask if he could not defeat El Mongol. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling on July 18, 1967, in Macon. AUGUST 12, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Chico Cortez Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. AUGUST 15, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL Match: Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. AUGUST 18, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling* defeated Butcher Vachon Notes: Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on August 11, 1967, in Atlanta. AUGUST 19, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. AUGUST 22, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling* defeated Dick Dunn Notes: Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on August 11, 1967, in Atlanta. AUGUST 25, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling, Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated El Mongol, Stan & Butcher Vachon Notes: Enrique Torres managed Alberto & Ramon Torres. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. AUGUST 26, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Dick Dunn Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres & Mr. Wrestling defeated Butcher Vachon & El Mongol by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. SEPTEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: El Mongol defeated Mr. Wrestling* to win title Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mr. Wrestling had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on August 11, 1967, in Atlanta. 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) > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Alberto Torres & Mr. Wrestling Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 16, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 19, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol* by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling on September 8, 1967, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 20, 1967 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alex Perez versus Mr. Wrestling Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. SEPTEMBER 22, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. SEPTEMBER 26, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol* by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford, El Mongol’s manager, was handcuffed to Choo-Choo Lynn during the match between Mr. Wrestling and El Mongol. Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling on September 8, 1967, in Atlanta. SEPTEMBER 29, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Shane defeated El Mongol* to win title Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mr. Wrestling managed Bobby Shane. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling on September 8, 1967, in Atlanta. OCTOBER 6, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Yama & El Mongol by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol & Oki Yama. OCTOBER 13, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Oki Yama & El Mongol defeated Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol & Oki Yama. There were two referees for the match between Oki Yama & El Mongol and Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling. In the program for this card Paul Jones reportedly had doubts that Oki Yama was actually from Japan. There was also a feature on wrestling wives, including Ann Gunkel and June Garibaldi, as well as Mr. Wrestling’s wife “Tiger” Woods, who was addressed also as “Mrs. Wrestling”. OCTOBER 17, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling OCTOBER 20, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Tiny Mills OCTOBER 24, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling defeated Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson OCTOBER 28, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Steve Stanlee Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 28, 1967 (SATURDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling versus El Mongol Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. This was for the locally televised “Columbus Championship Wrestling”, though it is not known who was hosting the program, whether it was taped or broadcast live, nor is it clear as to which station the program was aired at the time. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. NOVEMBER 2, 1967 (THURSDAY) – THOMASTON, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres & Mr. Wrestling versus Oki Yama & El Mongol Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol & Oki Yama. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. NOVEMBER 3, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Thesz & Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Yama & El Mongol by disqualification Notes: Enrique & Alberto Torres managed Lou Thesz & Mr. Wrestling. Jack Crawford managed El Mongol & Oki Yama. The program for this card featured a photo of Butcher Vachon and a masked man, with text from Vachon stating that this should prove he and Yama are not the same person. The mask the man wore in the photo was different than the one fans were accustomed to seeing on Yama. NOVEMBER 4, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet and Mr. Wrestling wrestled to a draw at 15:00 Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Lou Thesz joined Capral to announce that the masked man in the picture from the November 3, 1967, program was known as the Destroyer, and should not serve as proof that Butcher Vachon was not Oki Yama. NOVEMBER 10, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & El Lobo defeated Bobby Shane & Mr. Wrestling Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol & El Lobo. Paul Jones made the allegation in the program for this card that he doubted El Lobo was Spanish. NOVEMBER 17, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Yama Notes: Jack Crawford managed Oki Yama. NOVEMBER 28, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling and the Gauchos wrestled to a draw DECEMBER 1, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol* by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated El Lobo & Oki Yama Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol, El Lobo & Oki Yama. El Mongol was disqualified during his match with Mr. Wrestling for hitting the referee. El Mongol had been billed as Georgia Heavyweight Champion since October 10, 1967. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. There was an interesting item in the program for this card where Crawford made allegations that Mr. Wrestling was Tim Woods. He said he had narrowed it to Woods after considering it was not Ray Gunkel, Verne Gagne, or Dale Lewis. He also claimed he was being a good sport when he announced that El Lobo was Jose Gonzalez from Barcelona, Spain. However, during the match between Enrique & Ramon Torres and El Lobo & Oki Yama, Yama was unmasked and identified as Stan Vachon. DECEMBER 2, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Ox Baker Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 5, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling defeated the Gauchos by disqualification DECEMBER 8, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated El Mongol Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. The program for this card featured a picture of Tim Woods, whom Crawford was still claiming to be Mr. Wrestling. Paul Jones reported in the program that he had grown tired of El Mongol getting himself disqualified to keep the Georgia Heavyweight Title, and that he was considering suspending Mongol from all future bookings if he did not sign for a match with Mr. Wrestling waiving the disqualification rule. Crawford responded in the program to that threat that the match on this card would not be for the title, and that he would be calling Jones’ bluff. DECEMBER 9, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford and Paul Jones joined Capral to discuss the pending suspension of El Mongol, and Crawford remained adamant that Mongol did not have to sign for a match waiving the disqualification rule. By the end of the discussion, Jones had made the suspension effective immediately, much to the dismay of Crawford and Mongol. DECEMBER 12, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling defeated the Gauchos DECEMBER 15, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Loser Unmasks Match: Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Yama Notes: As part of the stipulation, Oki Yama was forced to unmask following the match with Mr. Wrestling, and was identified as Butcher Vachon. Jack Crawford managed Oki Yama. DECEMBER 16, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Karl Von Stroheim versus Mr. Wrestling Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. No documented results for this match have been found. 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. DECEMBER 29, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Karl Von Stroheim DECEMBER 30, 1967 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling defeated Oki Shikina Notes: This was for the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Next |
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