Hennig won 2nd fall 3. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. Click here to send us the missing information. Gadaski and Jay almost always lost but always gave a great accounting of themselves in the ring and most importantly made their opponents look good. Overview; Career; Matches; Match Statistics; Ratings; Comments; Personal DataHis first professional wrestling debut was on the 10 th of December, 1972 and he appeared opposite ‘Scrap Iron’ George Gadaski. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Larry Hennig, Mars Monroe, Princess Little Cloud, Rene Goulet, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Big K beat George Gadaski. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. - Bull Bullinski defeated George Gadaski. Gladys Teresa Williams-O'Neal. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. Chris Markoff & Nikolai Volkoff by DQAndre Roussimoff, Billy Robinson, Blackjack Daniels, Bob Bruggers, Bull Bullinski, Dusty Rhodes, George Gadaski, Larry Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Ric Flair, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?)Buddy Wolff defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. . Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. This website uses cookies. Notes. Until now, there is no biography text. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. It wasn’t until 1977 when there was another Thanksgiving night sellout, for a gimmick match as Crusher teamed with long-time opening match job guy George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, to beat Super. 1973. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. 1/14/79 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ the Maple Leaf Gardens US Champion Ricky Steamboat (sub NWA Champion Harley Race) defeated John Studd 19:31 Dino Bravo defeated AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel via dq in 20:32 Tiger Jeet Singh. Rooster Griffin, Kenny Jay, George Gadaski, Buddy Lane-. Hodge and Kirby have a lot of respect for each other. 12. Flair signed to the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in 1973, and in October 1973, his first broadcasted fight was aired on TV against Roddy Piper. George Lisowski Found 6 people in Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Wisconsin. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. Internet Wrestling Database. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title. Big Luke Brown & Mighty Igor. Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Full Gear 2023 plus AEW Collision and Rampage! By Bryan Alvarez Nov 20, 2023. Some AWA historians believe the AWA planned to bring Bullinski in as a heel to feud with The Crusher but changed their mind at the last minute. 1977. Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, George Scott, Ivan Koloff, Lani Kealoha, Nick Bockwinkel, Rene Goulet, Superstar Billy Graham Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneSummerSlam 2004 and 2010 both took place on this day in wrestling history. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. X, Dutch Savage, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Luke Brown, Mad Dog Vachon, Mighty Igor Vodik, Rene Goulet Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- George Gadaski beat Ben Deleon by DQ. George Gadaski The owner and operator of the AWA, or American Wrestling Association, for its entire history, the bad-ass Verne Gagne still maintained a ring presence for most of his career. - Kevin Von Erich defeated Bobby Duncum - David Von Erich, George Wells and Dick the Bruiser defeated Ox Baker, Lord Alfred Hayes and Bulldog Bob Brown - Tom Andrews defeated Ron Starr - The Turk. Ed Boulder Vs. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. He made his professional wrestling debut on. Nick Bockwinkel. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Burial. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. Matches Fought. Bill Watts, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Harley Race, Mad Dog Vachon, Rene Goulet, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. Internet Wrestling Database. Internet Wrestling Database. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. Click here to send us the missing information. B. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 1976 George “Scrap-Iron” Gadaski was an iconic figure in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) well into the 1980’s, putting over countless top stars who came through the Gagne territory. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Tag Team Match. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. AWA All Star Wrestling. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Even today, more than half a century after his death, George Adamski remains one of the most curious and controversial characters in UFO. Dallas, Texas: - The Spoiler defeated Frank Dusek - Bill Irwin defeated Ken Mantell - Lola Gonzales defeated Irma Gonzales - Andre the Giant defeated Bugsy McGraw via disqualification - El Solitario defeated Rene Guajardo to win NWA World Light Heavyweight Championship. Bill Todd, George Drake, George Gadaski, Ken Yates, Killer Kowalski, Kurt von Steiger, Little Beaver, Little Brutus, Mad Dog Vachon, Nick Adams, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?)Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. - Yugo Babich beat George Gadaski. 1981. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. Paul Civic Center in St. 1972. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1969. Click here to send us the missing information. Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks defeat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1969. This website uses cookies. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This website uses cookies. Abdullah Ahma, Bill Howard, Billy Red Cloud, Blackjack Daniels, Blackjack Lanza, George. Bryan & Vinny Show. December 13, 1981. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. Click here to send us the missing information. Internet Wrestling Database. He died on 13 December 1982. St. :::: Singles Match. Wrestling Observer Live. Gadaski and Jay almost always lost but always gave a great accounting of themselves in the ring and most importantly made their opponents look good. Bastien, Double X vs. Moto, George Gadaski, Joe Scarpello, Kenny Jay, Mighty Igor Vodik, Mitsu Arakawa, Rock Rogowski, Steve Druk, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneReferee George Gadaski talks to the legendary Little Beaver (back to camera) with tag partner Jamaica Kid to his left, and rivals Billy the Kid and Cowboy Bradley to his right. After spending the first few months of his career with Gagne's Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (which used the brand name "American Wrestling Association"), Flair. 1979. Internet Wrestling Database. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski (sub John Studd) in 11:43 A-2,693 Note: Another listing has Bockwinkel with his feet on the ropes for leverage pinning Vachon. Sapporo, Japan: - Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Danny Hodge and Wilbur Snyder for the NWA International Tag Team Titles Tampa, Florida: - Hans Mortier defeated The Gladiator (Rick Hunter) to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight TitleInternet Wrestling Database. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. Ric Flair. Wrestling" Tim Woods defeated Buddy Colt - In a karate is legal match, Florida Champion Paul Jones defeated Hiro Matsuda - Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Mike George & Bob Griffin. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 1976George “Scrap-Iron” Gadaski was an iconic figure in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) well into the 1980’s, putting over countless top stars who came through the Gagne territory. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. Croix, Wisconsin. 1974. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. He is. George Kosti. Alias. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. Internet Wrestling Database. Actor: WWE Raw. . Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. Fargo, North Dakota: - In an Indian Strap Match: Wahoo McDaniel beat Superstar Billy Graham - Billy Robinson & Geoff Portz beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens on a 3rd fall DQ - Reggie Parks beat Rene GouletInternet Wrestling Database. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. ::::. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. Andre The Giant, Bill Crouch, Bill Howard, Billy Robinson, Caesar Pavlon, George Gadaski, Ivan Koloff, Kenny Jay, Ray Stevens, Superstar Billy Graham Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneSuperstar Billy Graham beat George Gadaski October 10, 1972 Sioux Falls SD Superstar Billy Graham pinned George Scott October 11, 1972 Duluth, MN att:1230 Superstar Billy Graham pinned George Gadaski 12:00 October 13, 1972 Rockford, IL Superstar Billy Graham beat George Gadaski October 14, 1972 Minneapolis, MN TV. We would be pleased if you would write one. AWA All Star Wrestling. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. He refereed. AEW. Croix, Wisconsin. - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Click here to send us the missing information. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. December 12, 1977. Lars Anderson defeats George Gadaski. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. The past, present and future of wrestlingThe past, present and future of wrestlingThe past, present and future of wrestlingReferee George Gadaski talks to the legendary Little Beaver (back to camera) with tag partner Jamaica Kid to his left, and rivals Billy the Kid and Cowboy Bradley to his right. 1982 (at the age of 52) Cause of death: Krebs Gender: male Career Data Alter egos: George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron" --- Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: 2 Number of comments: 2 10. 1978. 1980. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. S. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Born in 1930. Gadaski was a powerful weightlifter who was trained in Calgary by Stu Hart and began wrestling in San Francisco for Roy Shire and other areas such as Florida. Dr X vs. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. 1976. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. George Kosti (April 25, 1930 - December 16, 1982), better known by his ring name George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski, was a Canadian professional wrestler, road agent, and referee, best known for his tenure with the American Wrestling Assocation (AWA). George Gadaski defeated Bob Boyer Reported Attendance: “Large” 3/4/67 – St. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. re: Who are your favorite all time wrestling jobbers Posted on 8/4/17 at 7:54 am to goldennugget. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . Macon, Georgia: - Dusty Rhodes beat Stan Hansen - Mr Wrestling II beat AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel by DQ - Ole Anderson & Lars Anderson beat Rocky Johnson & Adrian Adonis (sub Wahoo McDaniel) - Abdullah The Butcher beat Tommy RichAmerican Wrestling Association (Old) Verne Gagne took an increasing interest in the management of the AWA, and eventually became the sole shareholder. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. AWA World Tag Team Title Match. Omaha, Nebraska: - Chris Taylor won an 18-man $20,000 Battle Royal - Andre The Giant beat Baron Von Raschke by DQ - Chris Taylor beat Kim Duk - Jos LeDuc ddq Mad Dog Vachon - Larry Hennig beat Jimmy Valiant - Dick Blood (Ricky Steamboat) beat Buck Zumhofe- Billy Howard beat George Gadaski. 7/19/69 – Minneapolis TV Larry Hennig defeated Kenny Yates Verne Gagne defeated Steve Tuck Bill Watts defeated Bill Cody Red Bastien defeated Bobby Jones Dr. I thought Kenny Jay had died before Verne, but I may have been thinking about George Gadaski. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. Paul, MN – Auditorium Bill Watts (sub for Igor Vodik) – Luke “Big Boy” Brown def Harley Race – Hard Boiled Haggerty His first opponent was "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski who had been wrestling for over a decade and was 19 years older than the "Nature Boy. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Gadaski was. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Mad Dog Vachon. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling. Quite a good seller. 1977. Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Jose Quintero, Ken Yates, Larry Hennig, Mark Starr, Rene Goulet, Roy Burke, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneBill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. 1971. To see all. The roster continues to expand, even signing those—like Bobby Duncan, George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George South and Rockin’ Robin—who will each have their first action figure. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. All workers. All workers. The Crusher defeats Freddie Rogers:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. But who was counting?Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. Birth. St. 1976. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. Self (1980-1982) unknown episodes Dutch MantellSubscribe to Comedy Time YouTube channel here: Media links: Facebook - Twitter - Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr, is a professional wrestler holding 16 World Heavyweight Championships and who has appeared in numerous games across a variety of systems. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. Click here to send us the missing information. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. While renovations were being done on the house some time later, workers saw a young boy watching them from one of the windows of the home. Dale Lewis – Handsome Harley Race (Handicap Match) Ivan Koloff beat Ric Flair & George Gadaski by DQ in a handicap match 11/21 Fargo, ND Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/22 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/23 Peoria, IL George Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. 1. 1939 Buffalo, New York:- Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa:- WorldRic Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr, is a professional wrestler holding 16 World Heavyweight Championships and who has appeared in numerous games across a variety of systems. - Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes beat Larry Hennig (sub Crusher) & George Gadaski - Ray Stevens no contest Angelo Mosca - Buddy Wolff beat Kenny Jay. Valid votes: 2. 1/6/73 – St Paul, MN @ the Civic Center Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson in a 2/3 falls match to regain the AWA tag team title 1. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne went to a no contest with AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel - Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke - Peter Maivia beat Kim Duk - Billy Francis beat Moose Morowski - Billy Red Cloud beat Buck Zumhofe. 1978. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. All workers. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. 1974. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. George Kadish was born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin in Raseiniai, Lithuania, in 1910. But who was counting? Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Bruno Sammartino: 2: Gene Kiniski: 3: Lou Thesz: 4: Rikidozan: 5: Buddy Rogers: 6: Giant Baba: 7: Pat O'Connor: 8: Toyonobori: 9: Dory Funk Jr. Some AWA historians believe the AWA planned to bring Bullinski in as a heel to feud with The Crusher but changed their mind at the last. 1976 . St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne vs. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. 1935 St. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric McCord - Dream Machine beat Dutch Mantel via countout in a loser wears a chicken suit match- Billy Howard beat George Gadaski. All workers. Dr. Duration: 4m 54s. Buffalo, New York: - J. 1976. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. 1979. This website uses cookies. 9/28/74 – St Paul, MN @ Civic Center Flair has unsurprisingly discussed his first-ever wrestling match at length, which saw him compete against George Gadaski in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). This website uses cookies. DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A must-read book for pioneer era fans. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. The Crusher defeats Jose Quintero. Green Bay, Wisconsin: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens went to a no contest with The Crusher & Billy Robinson- Brad Rheingans beat Ben DeLeon and George Gadaski beat Nacho Barrera. Heenan pinned Hennig 2. Notes. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. Internet Wrestling Database. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat George Drake & Jim Sails:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. 13. Louis, Missouri: (Attendance: 4,598) - Missouri Champion Dick Slater draw Rocky Johnson with each man winning one fall in the 45-minute limitDon Muraco, Dr. Rocky King, & George South - Central States Heavyweight Championship Tournament Opening Round: Arn Anderson pinned Dave Patterson - Central States Heavyweight Championship Tournament Opening Round: Sam Houston defeated Tully Blanchard- Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. George Kosti. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. 1985. 1981. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. 04. The Crusher defeats Bob Sabre. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. 1978. 04. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring announcer/commentator) Rodger Kent (ringside announcer) † Scott LeDoux † Lee Marshall (announcer/commentator) † Marty Miller From there, they build up a match between George ‘Scrap Iron’ Gadaski and Kenny Jay, a loser’s league match, and it sold out everywhere, that match. 7/19/69 – Minneapolis TV Larry Hennig defeated Kenny Yates Verne Gagne defeated Steve Tuck Bill Watts defeated Bill Cody Red Bastien defeated Bobby Jones Dr. Click here to send us the missing information. Click here to send us the missing information. They did their jobs (literally and figuratively) as well as any enhancement talent ever has. 01/03 Winnipeg, Manitoba Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson beat Bill Watts in a handicap match 01/04 Minneapolis, MN(TV) Lars Anderson beat Ken Yates 01/05 St. 1971. 0 0x 9. In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. Billy Robinson, Buddy Wolfe, Geoff Portz, George Gadaski, Horst Hoffmann, Jim Brunzell, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, The Crusher, Yugo Babich Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- George Drake beat Ken Hollis. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. 1990. Notes. Buffalo, New York: - J. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. Japan Tours. However, The Nature Boy took to Twitter this week and thanked fans for 50 years, posting photos of WWE Hall of Famers and legends – The Iron Sheik, Ken Patera, Jim Brunzell,. Burial. Click here to send us the missing information. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. "George Kosti. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. Click here to send us the missing information. Actor, Producer. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. Ric Flair - Time Limit Draw (10:00) All workers. He always put on a good show, though. Ric Flair draw George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski(10:00)--1st Professional Match 12/13 Fargo, ND Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/17 Green Bay, WI Ric Flair draw Big K(Stan Kowalski) 12/26 Moline, IL Larry Hennig beat Ric Flair 12/29 Chicago, IL Flair participated in a battle royal 12/27 Mitchell, SD Ric Flair vs. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks by DQ. A long-time AWA stalwart, he is also known for having been the first opponent of one of the world's most admired living wrestlers, Ric Flair, in 1972. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. :::: Singles Match. This website uses cookies. 1940 Kansas City, Kansas: - Orville Brown beat Bobby Bruns in 2 of 3 falls - Don McIntyre beat Andy Mexiner - Jack Hader beat Leo Jensen 1942 Boston,- Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. 1979 . It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. Actor: WWE Raw. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. Mexico City, Mexico: - El Canek defeated Riki Choshu to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title. Fargo, North Dakota: - In an Indian Strap Match: Wahoo McDaniel beat Superstar Billy Graham - Billy Robinson & Geoff Portz beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens on a 3rd fall DQ - Reggie Parks beat Rene Goulet- Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. . Notes. AWA TV 8/8/81 (24/7) High Flyers vs. Click here to send us the missing information. Billy Red Cloud, Bob Boyer, Doug Gilbert, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Mark Starr, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneBill Watts, Butcher Vachon, Dr. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. Internet Wrestling Database. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. His first opponent was "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski who had been wrestling for over a decade and was 19 years older than the "Nature Boy. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of them but promoter Wally Karbo tells him he must have a tag team partner so The. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1986. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Bob Boyer, Chris Markoff, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Larry Hennig, Reggie Parks, Rene Goulet, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneSubscribe to Comedy Time YouTube channel here: Media links: Facebook - Twitter - - Billed as the 10th Anniversary Show in Denver, Colorado; Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat The Crusher & Wahoo McDaniel to regain the AWA Tag Team Title in a Steel Cage Match with George Gadaski as special referee. Barrera, Ventura/Adonis interview re: November 1981 Oakland Battleroyal, Andre interview re:. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def.