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| WHO'S WHO: TOM RENESTO |
| REAL NAME: Tom Renesto
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: Assassin #1 |
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| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
DECEMBER 1, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre had been billed as Southern Tag Team Champions since November 24, 1961. DECEMBER 4, 1961 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick & Jerry Kozak versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 5, 1961 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Doug Adkins & Jerry Miller DECEMBER 6, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick & Jerry Kozak defeated the Assassins by disqualification DECEMBER 8, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick & Jerry Kozak defeated Sky Hi Krueger & Assassin #2 > Handcuff Match: Assassin #1 defeated Jerry Graham Notes: Assassin #2 joined Assassin #1 at the ring during the match with Jerry Graham. Following the match, Graham claimed that he had been blinded by a foreign substance by Assassin #1. DECEMBER 9, 1961 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WLWA STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Assassins allowed Jerry Graham to pick any partner he wanted for a match on December 15, 1961, and to the fans surprise, he selected Ray Gunkel. DECEMBER 11, 1961 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick & Jerry Kozak versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 12, 1961 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Nick & Jerry Kozak defeated the Assassins* by disqualification Notes: The Assassins masks were at stake in the match with Nick & Jerry Kozak, but because the match ended in disqualification, they did not have to unmask. The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 13, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick & Jerry Kozak defeated the Assassins by disqualification DECEMBER 15, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Jerry Graham defeated the Assassins by disqualification Notes: The Assassins were disqualified during their match with Ray Gunkel & Jerry Graham for double teaming. DECEMBER 18, 1961 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick & Jerry Kozak versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Nick & Jerry Kozak versus the Assassins. DECEMBER 19, 1961 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Nick & Jerry Kozak defeated the Assassins* by disqualification Notes: Fred Ward was the special referee for the match between Nick & Jerry Kozak versus the Assassins. The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 20, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Nick & Jerry Kozak Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 22, 1961 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Nick & Jerry Kozak Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. JANUARY 5, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn* defeated the Assassins Notes: Following the match between Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn and the Assassins, Grahams head was bleeding badly, and he claimed Assassin #2 had something in his mask that caused the injury. Graham & Steinborn had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since they defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki on November 30, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL. JANUARY 10, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Gaullois & Jan Madrid versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 12, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 defeated Jerry Miller JANUARY 16, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Rito & Tito Carreon defeated the Assassins* by disqualification Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. JANUARY 17, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Jean & Paul Gaullois Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. JANUARY 22, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito & Tito Carreon versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. JANUARY 23, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Jerry Miller & Bobby Christy Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. JANUARY 24, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Bobby Christy & Juan Sebastian Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. JANUARY 26, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn* to win title Notes: Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since they defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki on November 30, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL. JANUARY 30, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 defeated Rito Carreon by disqualification JANUARY 31, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Rito & Tito Carreon wrestled to a draw at 60:00 Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Southern Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Don McIntyre on December 1, 1961, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 2, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki by disqualification Notes: Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki were disqualified in their match with the Assassins when they knocked the referee unconscious. The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 5, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rito & Tito Carreon versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 6, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Rito & Tito Carreon wrestled to a draw at 60:00 Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 7, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tito Carreon defeated Assassin #1 by disqualification at 28:00 FEBRUARY 9, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. Haystacks Calhoun participated in an autograph session for fans. FEBRUARY 12, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 13, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Rito & Tito Carreon wrestled to a draw at 75:00 Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 14, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: the Assassins defeated Rito & Tito Carreon FEBRUARY 19, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. There were two referees for the match between Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn and the Assassins. FEBRUARY 20, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Texas Tornado Match: the Assassins* defeated Rito & Tito Carreon at 52:00 Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 21, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Juan Sebastian & the Assassins defeated Eduardo Martinez, Rito & Tito Carreon FEBRUARY 26, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Lou Bastien versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 27, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Rito Carreon Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. FEBRUARY 28, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham defeated Assassin #1 MARCH 5, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Jiminez versus Assassin #1 Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 6, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 defeated Eddie Graham MARCH 7, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 defeated Eduardo Martinez at 38:00 Notes: It was reported that 973 were in attendance for this card. MARCH 12, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 13, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Villmer & Eddie Graham defeated the Assassins MARCH 14, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun wrestled to a draw Notes: It was reported that 1,579 were in attendance for this card. There were two referees for the match between the Assassins and Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun. The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MARCH 16, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn wrestled to a draw Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MARCH 20, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Villmer & Haystacks Calhoun defeated the Assassins by disqualification MARCH 21, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: Dick Steinborn & Ray Villmer defeated the Assassins* by disqualification Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MARCH 28, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Haystacks Calhoun Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MARCH 31, 1962 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match (No TL / No DQ): the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn Notes: For the match between the Assassins and Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn, the Assassins had vowed to unmask if they lost. The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Graham & Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. APRIL 27, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis wrestled to a draw Notes: Charlie Harben was credited as being a referee on this card. Following the match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis, Commissioner Howard Haire declared the US Tag Team Title would be held up pending a rematch on May 4, 1962. The Assassins had been the reigning US Tag Team Champions since they defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn on January 26, 1962, in Atlanta. MAY 4, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis defeated the Assassins to win title Notes: The US Tag Team Title had been held up by Commissioner Howard Haire on April 27, 1962, following a match between champions the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis. This was a rematch to determine the champions. MAY 11, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Eddie Graham* defeated Assassin #1 Notes: Eddie Graham had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Tampa, FL, office since he won a tournament on March 17, 1962, in Tampa. MAY 15, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw at 60:00 Notes: It is unclear as to how the Assassins came to be recognized as US Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows them losing the title to Ray Gunkel & Bob Ellis on May 4, 1962, in Atlanta. MAY 16, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw at 60:00 Notes: The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. MAY 18, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Texas Death Tag Team Match: the Assassins* defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn Notes: The Assassins had vowed to unmask if they could not defeat Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. MAY 21, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. The Assassins had vowed to unmask if they could not defeat Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. MAY 22, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Mark Stone & Chief Little Eagle at 43:00 Notes: The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. MAY 23, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle Notes: The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. JUNE 2, 1962 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Kurt & Karl Von Brauner wrestled to a draw Notes: The Assassins vowed to unmask if they lost to Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. Saul Weingeroff managed the Von Brauners. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. JUNE 15, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Kurt & Karl Von Brauner Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. JULY 20, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Scarpa & Don Curtis versus the Assassins ruled a no contest JULY 27, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Joe Scarpa & Don Curtis wrestled to a draw at 90:00 Notes: Former Atlanta Promoter Paul Jones and his wife Frances Jones were in attendance for this card. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962. SEPTEMBER 11, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Chief Little Eagle & Chief Crazy Horse Notes: It is unclear as to how the Assassins came to be recognized as World Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Joe Scarpa & Don Curtis defending the title against Pedro Godoy & the Russian Crusher on July 31, 1962, in Macon. SEPTEMBER 12, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Freddie Blassie & Johnny Walker by disqualification Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. SEPTEMBER 14, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Mr. Moto and the Assassins wrestled to a draw SEPTEMBER 18, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Johnny Walker & Chief Crazy Horse Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. SEPTEMBER 19, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Freddie Blassie & Johnny Walker Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. SEPTEMBER 21, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Chief Little Eagle & Chief Crazy Horse Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. SEPTEMBER 25, 1962 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Choo-Choo Lynn & Chief Little Eagle wrestled to a draw Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. SEPTEMBER 26, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and Chief Little Eagle & Chief Crazy Horse wrestled to a draw Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. SEPTEMBER 28, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Assassin #1 by disqualification > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Assassin #2 Notes: Assassin #1 was barred from ringside during the match between Freddie Blassie and Assassin #2. Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962. OCTOBER 12, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* and the Kentuckians wrestled to a draw Notes: The Assassins had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since September 11, 1962. OCTOBER 19, 1962 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > No TL / No DQ Match: the Assassins defeated the Kentuckians NOVEMBER 12, 1962 (MONDAY) AUGUSTA, GA WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Kentuckians versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. NOVEMBER 1, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Assassins would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. DECEMBER 20, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Assassins would be wrestling on the card on December 27, 1963. DECEMBER 27, 1963 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Graham & Joe Scarpa defeated the Assassins Notes: Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee on this card. JANUARY 3, 1964 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > 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 22, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Assassins would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. NOVEMBER 1, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Assassins would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. NOVEMBER 15, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that the Assassins would be wrestling on the card on November 22, 1968. NOVEMBER 22, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres* to win title Notes: It is unclear as to how Alberto & Ramon Torres came to be recognized as Georgia Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Stan & Butcher defeating them to win the title on October 29, 1968, in Savannah. NOVEMBER 23, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Bob Armstrong & Ronnie Paul Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. NOVEMBER 29, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & Bob Armstrong NOVEMBER 30, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Pepe Gomez and the Assassins wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 3, 1968 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Boyer & the Outlaw defeated the Assassins DECEMBER 6, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Bill Dromo by disqualification DECEMBER 7, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto & Ramon Torres versus the Assassins ruled a no contest Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 13, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Stan Vachon & Louie Tillet Notes: Louie Tillet substituted for Butcher Vachon to team with Stan Vachon in the match with the Assassins. DECEMBER 14, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Bill Dromo & Mike Burns Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 18, 1968 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto & Ramon Torres versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. DECEMBER 20, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title versus Mask Match: the Assassins defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller* to win title Notes: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon on January 19, 1968, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 21, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Mario Galento & Alberto Torres Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. DECEMBER 25, 1968 (TUESDAY) SAVANNAH, GA SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated the Assassins* to win title Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres on November 22, 1968, in Atlanta. DECEMBER 27, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto & Ramon Torres and the Assassins wrestled to a draw JANUARY 3, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Mario Galento & the Professional JANUARY 4, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & Mario Galento Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JANUARY 10, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins Notes: Following the match between Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller and the Assassins, Assassin #2 was bleeding through his torn mask and nearly unconscious, requiring assistance to leave the ring. JANUARY 11, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & Mike Burns Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JANUARY 14, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Alberto & Ramon Torres Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. JANUARY 17, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. It was reported that the Assassins were refusing to defend the title against Gunkel and Fuller, demanding they prove themselves to be worthy contenders. JANUARY 18, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Assassins joined Capral, announcing that Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller had still not proven themselves worthy of a shot at the World Tag Team Title. Gunkel & Fuller came on later claiming the Assassins were dodging them because they were scared. JANUARY 21, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. JANUARY 22, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson & El Mongol defeated the Assassins by disqualification JANUARY 24, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins Notes: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller substituted for the Mysterious Medics in the match with the Assassins. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. JANUARY 25, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Dale Lewis. Crawford told Capral that he believed one of the Assassins to be Bobby Graham. JANUARY 31, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel, Buddy Fuller & El Mongol versus the Professional & the Assassins ruled a no contest Notes: It was reported that the NWA was investigating claims that the Professional had used a foreign object inside his mask against El Mongol on January 24, 1969. FEBRUARY 1, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 & the Professional defeated Tim Geohagen & Bob Ramstad Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. FEBRUARY 7, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Assassin #1 defeated Louie Tillet > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Assassin #2 & the Professional* defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller Notes: Assassin #2 & the Professional had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres on January 25, 1969, in Atlanta. Fans protested that the Assassins pulled a switch during the match between Assassin #2 & the Pro and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller. Assassin #2 had limped to the ring prior to the match. Assassin #1, who had come to ringside during the bout with no limp at all, and both Assassins were limping to the dressing room following the match. FEBRUARY 14, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson, Alberto Torres & El Mongol defeated the Professional & the Assassins Notes: It was reported in the program for this card that NWA President Sam Muchnick had been in Atlanta earlier that week for a meeting to address the aforementioned investigation into the January 24, 1969, match between El Mongol and the Professional, where it was alleged that the Pro used a foreign object during the bout. It said that Muchnick and the NWA Board felt that since they had never received any such claims against the Pro, he had an exemplary record, and that a referee should never change a decision based on claims and protests by fans, thus they were reprimanding referee Leo Garibaldi for changing his decision. It then mentioned that the NWA was also reviewing claims submitted to them about the February 7, 1969, match between Assassin #2 & the Professional and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, where it had been alleged that Assassin #1 replaced his partner during the match. FEBRUARY 21, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson, Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Professional & the Assassins FEBRUARY 22, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Little John and the Assassins wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Ray Gunkel joined Capral as a co-host on this episode, and was confronted by the Assassins. At one point, one of the Assassins slapped Gunkel in the face, but Gunkel kept his composure, leaving the Assassins claiming he was a coward. Gunkel, however, stated to Capral as the Assassins left the area that as a commentator, he felt he should be partly responsible for maintaining order rather than contributing to chaos. FEBRUARY 28, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by disqualification Notes: Jack Crawford interfered in the match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, bringing the match to an end. The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. MARCH 1, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford announced he had fired Dale Lewis, and was now managing the Assassins. It was announced that the World Tag Team Title was being held up pending a review by the NWA of the match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on February 28, 1969. MARCH 5, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo, Lee & Bobby Fields defeated Dr. X & the Assassins Notes: Jack Crawford managed the Assassins. MARCH 7, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi, Little John & El Mongol defeated Jack Crawford & the Assassins Notes: Jack Crawford managed the Assassins. It was reported that the NWA ordered the match between Leo Garibaldi, Little John & El Mongol and Jack Crawford & the Assassins. MARCH 12, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & El Mongol versus the Assassins Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. Jack Crawford managed the Assassins. MARCH 14, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Louie Tillet defeated the Assassins > Buddy Fuller defeated Jack Crawford Notes: Jack Crawford managed the Assassins. The Assassins were at ringside during the match between Crawford and Buddy Fuller. Following the match they left Crawford lying in the ring, bloody and motionless. MARCH 15, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Assassins announced they had fired manager Jack Crawford. MARCH 18, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Assassin #1 by disqualification MARCH 21, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Assassin #1 defeated El Mongol* to win title > Georgia Tag Team Title Match (DQ and CO Rule Waived): Assassin #2 & the Professional* defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by countout Notes: Assassin #2 & the Professional had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres on January 25, 1969, in Atlanta. During their match against Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, Assassin #2 & the Pro squabbled about something in their corner, and Assassin #1 charged the ring, dropkicking Fuller and knocking him from the ring, resulting in referee Leo Garibaldi counting him out. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Dale Lewis on February 7, 1969, in Atlanta. According to the program for this card, the results of the NWA investigation into the February 28, 1969, match between the Assassins and Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller, where Jack Crawford interfered, were announced. It was decided that since the Assassins had fired Crawford, showing they disapproved of his actions on their behalf, they would only be reprimanded and fined. However, the World Tag Team Title held by the Assassins was still held up pending further investigation in the matter. It was reported that Crawford admitted to the actions, but accused the Assassins of giving him specific instructions to interfere if they got into any trouble and the title seemed to be in jeopardy. Still, his admission of guilt resulted in the NWA suspending him from Georgia indefinitely. MARCH 25, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong & Bill Dromo defeated the Assassins MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Professional and the Assassins wrestled to a draw Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Professional joined Ed Capral to announce that he was no longer associated with the Assassins, as he felt he was being used to carry the load, and had become increasingly concerned about his status with the team since they treated Jack Crawford they way they did. MARCH 29, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > World Tag Team Title Match: Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated the Assassins* to win title Notes: The Assassins had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller on December 20, 1968, in Atlanta. It was announced that there would be a one-night tournament for the Georgia Tag Team Title on the card on April 4, 1969. The title had been held up after the NWA reportedly reviewed the match where Assassin #2 & the Professional defeated Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller by countout on March 21, 1969, despite the countout rule being waived for the match. The NWA said not only did the referee ignore the waived rule, but the match should have stopped completely when anyone other than the legal men entered the ring. Next |
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