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| WHO'S WHO: TONY NERO |
| REAL NAME: Tony Nero
ALIASES USED IN GEORGIA: Prince Nero |
| MATCH RECORDS, MENTIONS, OR APPEARANCES IN GEORGIA
MAY 11, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Vince Bryant versus Prince Nero > Bill Dromo & Pepper Rodriguez defeated Mickey Blassie & Prince Nero Notes: Vince Bryant and Prince Nero were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. MAY 14, 1960 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo versus Prince Nero > Mixed Tag Team Match: Bill Dromo & Darling Dagmar versus Prince Nero & Baby Cheryl Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. MAY 18, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Owen Henley and Prince Nero wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Mickey Blassie & Prince Nero defeated Owen Henley & Lou Whitson MAY 20, 1960 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Whitson and Prince Nero wrestled to a draw MAY 24, 1960 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert versus Prince Nero > Doug Gilbert & Lou Whitson versus Mickey Blassie & Prince Nero Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. JUNE 1, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doug Gilbert versus Prince Nero Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 13, 1965 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Mario Galento* defeated Tony Nero Notes: Mario Galento had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Sputnik Monroe on November 13, 1964, in Atlanta. MARCH 19, 1965 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lester Welch, Jerry Miller, Billy Hines & Red Roberts defeated Mario Galento, Bob Dalton, Tony Nero & Pancho Villa JANUARY 14, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: It was announced that Tony Nero would be wrestling in Atlanta soon. JANUARY 28, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero defeated Johnny Apollo FEBRUARY 4, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chin Lee defeated Tony Nero FEBRUARY 6, 1966 (SUNDAY) MARIETTA, GA FRANKLIN DRIVE ARENA (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero versus Al Costello Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. FEBRUARY 12, 1966 (SATURDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Tony Nero Notes: 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. FEBRUARY 22, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Tony Nero FEBRUARY 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Costello defeated Tony Nero MARCH 15, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Tony Nero MARCH 18, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Handicap Match: Klondike Bill defeated Tony Nero & Pancho Villa at 2:00 MARCH 22, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Tony Nero MARCH 25, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Tony Nero APRIL 1, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chin Lee defeated Bad Boy Hines > Louie Tillet defeated George Harris > Southern Tag Team Title Match: the Infernos defeated Bobby Shane & Mario Galento to win title > Klondike Bill defeated Swede Karlson > Ray Gunkel & Enrique Torres defeated the Mysterious Medics Notes: J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos. The Infernos used a fireball to defeat Bobby Shane & Mario Galento. Freddie Blassie managed Klondike Bill. The match between Klondike Bill and Swede Karlson was billed as a Battle of the Giants. Tony Nero was credited as being a referee on this card. It is unclear as to how the Southern Tag Team Title had been vacated. The last reference we have shows Mario Galento & Dutch Savage being recognized on October 29, 1965. APRIL 8, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Tony Nero Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MAY 24, 1966 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Yates defeated Tony Nero MAY 27, 1966 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Tony Nero MAY 28, 1966 (SATURDAY) MARIETTA, GA LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero versus Chief Crazy Horse Notes: No documented results for this match have been found. MARCH 1, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento defeated Tony Nero MARCH 2, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Alberto Torres defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MARCH 5, 1968 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero defeated Corsica Jean MARCH 9, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WAII STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MARCH 12, 1968 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling (1) defeated Tony Nero MARCH 16, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Tony Nero Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. MARCH 19, 1968 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero MARCH 23, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 13, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Corsica Jean defeated Tony Nero by disqualification Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. APRIL 23, 1968 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero and Silento Rodriguez wrestled to a draw APRIL 26, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dick Steinborn defeated Tony Nero APRIL 27, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero & Oki Shikina Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 3, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan MAY 4, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 17, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan MAY 18, 1968 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was for the Live Atlanta Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. MAY 21, 1968 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart and Tony Nero wrestled to a draw MAY 24, 1968 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker & Jim Wilson defeated Tony Nero & Tank Morgan MAY 23, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Tony Nero Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card. MAY 28, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Dennis Hall defeated Tony Nero MAY 29, 1969 (THURSDAY) MACON, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Kentuckians defeated Tony Nero & Tom Bradley Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card. This was for the locally televised Macon 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. JUNE 3, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Little John defeated Tony Nero JUNE 6, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol & the Professional defeated Tony Nero & Skandor Akbar at 9:00 Notes: Tony Nero substituted for Professional #2, who had been scheduled, but was unmasked and identified as Paul DeMarco on May 31, 1969, to team with Skandor Akbar in the match with El Mongol & the Professional. JUNE 20, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen & Little John defeated Tony Nero & Skandor Akbar JUNE 24, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero and Bob Armstrong wrestled to a draw JUNE 27, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Tony Nero at 8:00 JUNE 28, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 5, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul DeMarco defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. JULY 11, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Nero & Phil Robley at 0:15 Notes: It was reported that Phil Robley was never tagged in by Tony Nero in the match against Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller. JULY 12, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Super Assassins defeated Tony Nero & Phil Robley Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins. JULY 15, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Grizzly Smith defeated Tony Nero JULY 17, 1969 (THURSDAY) AMERICUS, GA SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Tony Nero JULY 23, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) COLUMBUS, GA COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Professional defeated Tony Nero JULY 29, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated Tony Nero & Gorilla Marconi AUGUST 12, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Tony Nero Notes: It was reported that 2,800 were in attendance for this card. AUGUST 22, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Tony Nero at 0:24 AUGUST 23, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Super Assassin #2 defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins. It was announced that the NWA was forcing the Super Assassins to change their name, and the Super Manager agreed to do so as soon as possible. As the show was ending, the Assassins and the Super Manager got into a brawl, and the latter was unmasked, revealing his identity as Mario Galento. AUGUST 26, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears defeated Tony Nero SEPTEMBER 6, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex McKenzie defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. SEPTEMBER 9, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran and Tony Nero wrestled to a draw SEPTEMBER 16, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller and Tony Nero wrestled to a draw SEPTEMBER 19, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Big Tex defeated Tony Nero SEPTEMBER 30, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero and Billy Spears wrestled to a draw OCTOBER 9, 1969 (THURSDAY) MILLEDGEVILLE, GA (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto & Cyclone Soto defeated Vincent Lopez & Tony Nero Notes: It is unclear as to what site was the venue for this card. OCTOBER 10, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Tony Nero Notes: Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee on this card. OCTOBER 16, 1969 (THURSDAY) AMERICUS, GA SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero defeated Jimmy Golden OCTOBER 18, 1969 (SATURDAY) ATLANTA, GA WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto defeated Tony Nero Notes: This was taped for the Atlanta TV Wrestling television program hosted by Ed Capral. OCTOBER 21, 1969 (TUESDAY) MACON, GA MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero defeated Jimmy Golden OCTOBER 31, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel & Buddy Fuller defeated Vincent Lopez & Tony Nero NOVEMBER 7, 1969 (FRIDAY) ATLANTA, GA ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cyclone Soto defeated Tony Nero |
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