X, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Kenny Jay, Luke Brown, Mad Dog Vachon, Mighty Igor Vodik, Rene Goulet Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneAndre Roussimoff, Armando Rodriguez, Art Thomas, Bill Watts, Bull Bullinski, Chris Markoff, Dawn Lemke, Dusty Rhodes, George Gadaski, Ivan Koloff, Kay Noble, Larry Hennig, The Big K, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?)- Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. This website uses cookies. Übersicht; Karriere; Matches; Matchstatistiken; Wertungen; Kommentare; Matches. Paul, MN Lars Anderson beat Chris MarkoffOn that date in 1972 Flair made his pro debut, going to a 10-minute draw with the late “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski (who also set up the ring among many other invaluable chores). Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. 1969. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. George Gadaski: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. A phone number associated with this person is (573) 893-7979, and we have 2 other possible phone numbers in the same local area codes 573 and 847. 1969. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat Frankie Hester & George Gadaski. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Nickname. Quite a good seller. An associated email address for George Bockwinkel is ginboc***@yahoo. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. 13. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher & Verne Gagne Luke Brown drew Dr. “He treated. He drove the ring truck. Notes. Buck Zumhofe vs. Rhodes made his AWA television debut on January 8th, 1972 defeating George Gadaski. Sonny Rogers/Chuck Greenlee, Santana vs. Notes. Referee 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. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. :::: Tag Team Match. Monday, October 16, 2023. Ric Flair. Click here to send us the missing information. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. 1971. Young, Hogan Vs. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. George Adamski was reportedly born in Poland in 1891, came to the U. 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. 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. - Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott - Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman . Figure Four Daily- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. Click here to send us the missing information. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. St. 3. Category: Sports. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. St. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. St. Click here to send us the missing information. 16. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. On December 10, 1972, Flair made his professional wrestling debut with American Wrestling Association (AWA) in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, during which he faced George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski to a 10-minute draw while adopting his ring name Ric Flair. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Notes. 1980. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling. All workers. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. 15. 1976 . Singles Match. George Adamski. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. George Gadaski (1970-1981) unknown episodes Ray Stevens. Shannon/Scholl (2/3), Hogan/Johnny V interview with Okerlund, Ed Boulder vs. 1979 . Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 1973. :::: Tag Team Match. - Masahiro Chono defeated Mike George to win the World Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Title . George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. 12. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. re: Who are your favorite all time wrestling jobbers Posted on 8/4/17 at 7:54 am to goldennugget. The Crusher defeats Bob Sabre. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. Valid votes:. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Gadaski and Muir vs. 2. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Notes. George F. November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Click here to send us the missing information. No children lived there or were present at the. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. :::: Tag Team Match. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. He received his medical degree from St. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). 1/2/71 – St Paul, MN Red Bastien & Hercules Cortez no contest Strong Kobayashi & Big K Larry Hennig beat Ox Baker COR Nick Bockwinkel beat Billy Howard Lars Anderson beat Billy Christian. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. 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. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Heavyweight Champion Lazertron fought Nelson Royal to a draw - The MOD Squad defeated Kendall Windham & Todd Champion - Jimmy Valiant defeated Arn Anderson via disqualification Rock Rogowski beat George Gadaski 12/2/67 Chicago, IL @ International Amphitheatre Dr X beat Dick the Bruiser dq Mitsu Arakawa & Dr Moto beat Wilbur Snyder & Pat O'Connor to win the AWA Tag Team title Mighty Igor Vodik beat Big K Blackjack Lanza drew Moose Cholak Harley Race beat Jack Pesek Bill Watts beat the Assassin Won a battle of the losers feud with Kenny K. Paul, MN w/. 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. He made his professional wrestling debut on. George Kosti. Samoa Joe vacates ROH Television title on AEW Dynamite. All workers. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. 1982 - Sgt. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. X def George Gadaski January 21, 1968 – St. Billy Red Cloud, Billy Robinson, Blackjack Lanza, Bobby Heenan, Bull Bullinski, Don Muraco, George Gadaski, Joe Turco, Ray Stevens, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: nonePampero Firpo defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. :::: Singles Match. Over the decades that McMahon has been in control of WWE, he has been romantically linked, or at least there have been rumors of his interest in different wr. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. 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. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1981. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. 1981. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne no contest 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. George Kadish was born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin in Raseiniai, Lithuania, in 1910. I remember when I used to watch wrestling every week (broadcast from a studio in Minneapolis), George Gadaski was scripted to lose almost every single time, against a big-name wrestler that was being promoted. 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,. 25 Apr 1930. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. To see all. Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. Actor: WWE Raw. He dropped out of. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Yates in the early 70s. 1986. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. 7/14/80 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel defeated Greg Gagne via count out Dino Bravo defeated Jerry Blackwell via count out Handicap Match:He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (real name: John Kosti) to a ten minute draw in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. 1981 - In Rockford, Illinois; AWA Tag Team Champions Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura, Tito Santana beat Sheik Adnan dq, In a Handicap Match; Hulk Hogan beat Eddie Boulder & Chris Curtis & Tony Leone, Brad Rheingans beat Ben DeLeon and George Gadaski beat Nacho BarreraInternet Wrestling Database. All workers. Born in 1930. Paul, MN The Crusher defeated The Alaskan via disqualification Jack Lanza defeated Harley Race via disqualification Doug Gilbert drew Bob Boyer Earl Maynard defeated George Gadaski Eddie Sharkey defeated Jose Quintero. 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. 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. Bob Boyer, Dr. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. Abdullah Ahma, Bill Howard, Billy Red Cloud, Blackjack Daniels, Blackjack Lanza, George. 1978. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. 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. ” “Dr. He helped set up the ring at house shows. 1980. Death. X, Edouard Carpentier, George Gadaski, Lars Anderson, Mad Dog Vachon, Paul Diamond, Red Bastien, The Crusher, The Flying Redheads Current Total Rating (?)Lord Alfred Hayes defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. - Yugo Babich beat George Gadaski. Grant. The Crusher defeats George Gadaski. Please click this line if you do not care and. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, Kenny Jay, Mark Starr, Nick Bockwinkel, Rodeo Jones, Superstar Billy Graham, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneWhen Iron Man George Gadaski made his characteristic move, Roger Kent would say, "That's an Arm Bar with a Twist–sounds like a drink to me!" And we laughed every time. Internet Wrestling Database. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. 1981. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. Croix, Wisconsin. Doug Gilbert, lost to The Alaskan & Big K by DQ 11/23 Fargo, ND w/. Ed Boulder Vs. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. Chicago, Illinois: - Dick the Bruiser & The Crusher beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens by DQ - Wahoo McDaniel beat Baron Von Raschke - Sailor Art Thomas drew Blackjack Lanza - Superstar Billy Graham beat George ScottWhen the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. Las Vegas, Nevada: - Handicap match: Sgt. Bockwinkel knocked Gagne out of the ring with a pile driver and revived Gadaski who started the count, but fell unconscious before he could finish it. 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. :::: Singles Match. Notes. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks by DQ. Dr. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. Heavyweight Champion Lazertron fought Nelson Royal to a draw - The MOD Squad defeated Kendall Windham & Todd ChampionGeorge Gadaski & Kenny Jay defeated Vito Martino & Frank Hill Reported Attendance: 5,329. 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. 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. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. A medical student at Minnesota University (his father was a doctor, his mother an actress), Flair dropped out college to train for the mat wars under legendary former AWA World champ Verne Gagne. 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. On December 10, 2022, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first match in professional wrestling where he battled George Gadaski with simple moves and inexperience. Ric Flair is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. X, Frankie Hester, George Gadaski,. S. Valid votes: 2. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. All workers. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. George Gadaski Auch aufgetreten als Johnny Costa, George Kosti. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Blackjack Daniels, Bob Sabre, George Gadaski, Jack Wilson,. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. Click here to send us the missing information. 1973. George Kosti was born on 25 April 1930. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. 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. 1K subscribers 13K views 6 years ago December 13, 1981. 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). George. Matches Fought. He spent the first few months of his career with the Gagne’s Minneapolis. B. During the 1980s, Flair defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in All Japan Pro Wrestling. 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. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. 04. Scroll to Continue. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. Internet Wrestling Database. Donald Bernier Sr. December 12, 1977. 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. Bobby Duncum & Ken Patera defeat George Gadaski & Woody Wilson. This website uses cookies. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. 1978. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. George Adamski. Wrestler. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. All workers. Croix, Wisconsin. This website uses cookies. 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. 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. 1971. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. :::: Singles Match. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Little Beaver was born Lionel Giroux in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec in 1935. 1979. Actor, Producer. Dr. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. 1952 Kansas City, Kansas: - Tarzan Kowalski beat Jim Henry 2 out of 3 falls - Sonny Myers and Bob Orton Sr. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. A medical student at Minnesota University (his father was a doctor, his mother an actress), Flair dropped out college to train for the mat wars under legendary former AWA World champ Verne. A medical student at Minnesota University (his father was a doctor, his mother an actress), Flair dropped out college to train for the mat wars under legendary former AWA World champ Verne Gagne. Click here to send us the missing information. 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,. 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. 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. X - Larry Hennig beat George Gadaski. Click here to send us the missing information. 1979. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. He stopped in the AWA but his Cagematch profile only lists one taping he did for the group where he beat George Gadaski (who is the answer to the trivia question of Ric Flair’s first opponent in 1972), and Don Reese. 1986. This website uses cookies. 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 defeated Ric Flair in 17:34 George Gadaski - Real name George Kosti. 1969. 2K views 15 years ago. By Bryan Rose Nov 8, 2023. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Click here to send us the missing information. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . The AWA announced that since Hansen. Billy Red Cloud, Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Larry Hennig, Mad Dog Vachon, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. 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. 1978. Internet Wrestling Database. 1971. 1976. Duration: 4m 54s. 06. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Grant. Internet Wrestling Database. 13. - Dory Funk Jr. (Hansen was ordered to lose the belt to Bockwinkel and refused and left the building, ran over the AWA belt with his pickup and mailed the belt back to Gagne). Paul, Minnesota: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell on a 3rd fall DQ - Dusty Rhodes beat Horst Hoffman - Billy Robinson beat Larry Heiniemi - Geoff Portz drew Buddy Wolff- George Gadaski beat Ben Deleon by DQ. Notes. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. 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. Followed closely y Mike Jackson and Private Terry Daniels. 1/8/72 – Macomb, IL Ray Stevens defeated Bull Bullinski Nick Bockwinkel defeated Red Bastien Billy Howard defeated Treach Phillips. (Hansen was ordered to lose the belt to Bockwinkel and refused and left the building, ran over the AWA belt with his pickup and mailed the belt back to Gagne). - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. ) Where is The Flying Frenchman Rene Goulet, with his lovely sequined glove? George Gadaski & Kenny Jay defeated Vito Martino & Frank Hill Reported Attendance: 5,329. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. All workers. Wrestling Observer Live. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. George Adamski (17 April 1891 – 23 April 1965) was a Polish - American author who became widely known in ufology circles, and to some degree in popular culture, after he displayed numerous photographs in the 1940s and 1950s that he said were of alien spacecraft, claimed to have met with friendly Nordic alien Space Brothers. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. 9/28/74 – Minneapolis TV Ivan Putski defeated Bob Amel Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Caesar Pavlon & Armando Rodriguez Larry Hennig defeated Frank Hill Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski Verne Gagne defeated Billy Howard. 9/28/74 – Minneapolis TV Ivan Putski defeated Bob Amel Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Caesar Pavlon & Armando Rodriguez Larry Hennig defeated Frank Hill Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski Verne Gagne defeated Billy Howard. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. 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. 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. 1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - World Red Bastien defeated George Grant George Gadaski defeated Dave Muir Reported Attendance: “crowd of 5,280” Notes: Original lineup had Bullinski vs. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. A medical student at Minnesota University (his father was a doctor, his mother an actress), Flair dropped out college to train for the mat wars under legendary former AWA World champ Verne Gagne. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. 25 Apr 1930. X, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Ken Yates, The Crusher, Verne. 12. Rooster Griffin, Kenny Jay, George Gadaski, Buddy Lane-. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 0 0x 7. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. Rene. Unknown wrestler getting flipped by Little Bruiser. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. Atlanta, Georgia:Armando Rodriguez, Bill Howard, Bob Amel, Buddy Wolff, Caesar Pabon, Frank Hill, George Gadaski, Ivan Putski, Larry Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneKiller Kowalski defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. All workers. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. 1972. 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. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. Japan Tours. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. 15. April 25, 1930 Birth Place Saskatchewan, Canada Died December 13, 1982 (aged 52) Death Place Sainy Croix Falls, Wisconsin George Gadaski was a Professional wrestler . 06. He always put on a good show, though. Alias. 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. ?? 12/30 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw. Burial. Bob Boyer, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Jose Quintero, Ken Yates, Mike Murlaski, Rene Goulet, Steve Tuck Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneIvan Koloff defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. The perennial. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. Tito Santana vs. Singles Match. The doctor, Dr George Zahorian, was given a three-year prison sentence, while the company tightened its drug policy. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of. Hodge and Kirby have a lot of respect for each other. Robinson pinned Stevens 3. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. When Dr.