AWA TV 8/8/81 (24/7) High Flyers vs. Dragon King. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. 1979. "George Kosti. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. The Kentuckians: Jake “Tiny” Smith – Luke “Big Boy” Brown (C) def George Gadaski – Jim Grabmire October 20, 1966 – Sioux Falls, SD – Coliseum Luke “Big Boy” Brown vs. 1/17/68 – Moorhead, MN. He made his professional wrestling debut on. AWA All Star Wrestling. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. Dr. Rhodes made his AWA television debut on January 8th, 1972 defeating George Gadaski. George Gadaski Stan Hansen & Bobby Duncum vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. St. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. . 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Singles Match. 1979. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. George. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1/10/81 – Omaha, NE @ the Civic Auditorium Algerian Death Match: Mad Dog Vachon defeated John Studd Nick Bockwinkel & Bobby Heenan defeated The Crusher & Buck Zumhofe Jerry Blackwell defeated Tito Santana Brad Rheingans defeated Steve Regal. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. This website uses cookies. 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. Putski pinned Breznikoff Referee Merv Hunter Billy Graham no contest Baron Von Raschke 12:00 Dr. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. George Kosti was born on 25 April 1930. He helped set up the ring at house shows. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Internet Wrestling Database. Click here to send us the missing information. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. Louis, Missouri: - Gus Sonnenberg beat Chief Little Wolf - Man Mountain Dean beat Orville Brown 1956 Tokyo, Japan: - Mitsuo Surugaumi defeated“Ric Flair in 1972, aged 23. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. . Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. 1/9/75 – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada @ Arena The Crusher & Ivan Putski & Larry Hennig defeated Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens & Boris Breznikoff in a 2/3 falls match 1. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Nick Bockwinkel. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. Nacho Berrera Tunney @ Toronto, Ontario – Maple Leaf Gardens – August 9, 1981 Steve Bolus fought Frankie Laine to a draw Billy Red Lyons d. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Dave Muir, Dick Murdoch, George Gadaski, Kenny Jay, Lani Kealoha, Mike Spangler, Superstar. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1970. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. Jesse Ventura (Ellering topped Jesse’s 610 lb. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. 1980. 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). Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. Dusty was already well established as the partner of Dick Murdoch in the Texas Outlaws from other territories but Dusty originally came to the AWA as a singles competitor. He was a TV enhancement guy. ) 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. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. This website uses cookies. 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. Mad Dog Vachon defeats Leroy Hirsch. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 8/31/77 – Davenport, IA @ the Palmer Auditorium AWA Tag Team Champions Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell defeated Blackjack Lanza & Bobby Duncum Super Destroyer & Angelo Mosca & Lord Alfred Hayes defeated Larry Hennig & Steve Olsonoski & Crusher I quickly found one that featured Jay and another all-time popular jobber, George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, and they were up against a heel tag team of Adrian Adonis and our former Governor Jesse Ventura. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 30 minute show. Dr. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Robinson pinned Stevens 3. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. He drove the ring truck. Notes. Category: Sports. ) Where is The Flying Frenchman Rene Goulet, with his lovely sequined glove?I quickly found one that featured Jay and another all-time popular jobber, George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, and they were up against a heel tag team of Adrian Adonis and our former Governor Jesse Ventura. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. George's. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. 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. 1969. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. He made his professional wrestling debut on. Dutch Savage & Hard Boiled Haggerty defeat Kenny Jay & Ken Yates:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Burial. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Internet Wrestling Database. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. 12. Valid votes: 2. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. X, George Gadaski,. Grant. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. We would be pleased if you would write one. Tag Team Match. S. “He treated. 1981. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. George Gadaski: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. :::: Tag Team Match. Bill Watts, Dr. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 1978. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. 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. 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. All workers. 1970. He drove the ring truck. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. 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. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. . Bryan & Vinny Show. This website uses cookies. 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. 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. Buck Zumhofe vs. 1971. 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. George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. 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. Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski; 1977. 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 TitleBilly Wicks, Bob Boyer, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Kenny Jay, Larry Hennig, Lou Thesz, Rene Goulet, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Super Destroyer Mark II beat George Gadaski. This website uses cookies. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Valid votes: 2. St. Notes. 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 - Scott Irwin ddq Jan NelsonBoris Breznikoff defeats George Gadaski. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. George Gadaski Auch aufgetreten als Johnny Costa, George Kosti. 17. Billy Red Cloud, Doug Gilbert, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneInternet Wrestling Database. 1982. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. 13. The perennial. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. He is. Until now, there is no biography text. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. 1972. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. ::::. Notes. Born in 1930. - George Gadaski beat Tony Leone. Notes. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. No children lived there or were present at the. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. Click here to send us the missing information. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric. 0 1x 6. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat Frankie Hester & George Gadaski. Fans left the Arena thinking Jones was the new champ, but later. :::: Singles Match. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. This website uses cookies. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. Charles Mason. 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. All workers. Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks defeat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K---Current Total Rating . 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. Figure Four Daily- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. Notes. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. Cowboy Lang & Farmer Pete defeat Billy The Kid & Little TokyoAlso, Bob Ellis no contest Ivan Koloff, Ken Patera beat Vic Rossitani, Pepper Gomez beat Rene Goulet, Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski and Greg Gagne beat Bill Crouch; In Milwaukee, Wisconsin; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Superstar Billy Graham by dq, Wahoo McDaniel & Billy Robinson beat Blackjack Lanza & Blackjack. Click here to send us the missing information. 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 AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. George Gadaski Also known as Johnny Costa, George Kosti. 1977. 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. Flair has listed his debut match as a 10-minute time limit draw with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski on December 10, 1972 at an AWA event in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. December 13, 1981. 1969. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Death. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. X, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Harley Race, Luke Brown, Mad Dog Vachon, Mark Starr, Mighty Igor Vodik, Rene Goulet, Rock Rogowski, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none42 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. Notes. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. 1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - World Tag Team Champions The Volkoff. He traveled a few hundred days a year, traveling by car hundreds of miles to the next city with the ring. 1972. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. 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. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. 1974. Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Crusher defeats George Gadaski. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. 15. X & Larry Hennig by DQ. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. 25 Apr 1930. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. 2. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. All workers. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. Richard A. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. December 12, 1977. 10. George. Number of comments: 0. 1K subscribers 13K views 6 years ago December 13, 1981. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. Yates in the early 70s. St. He refereed. 1981. Notes. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Paul, Minnesota (United States of America) Buck Zumhofe defeated George Gadaski: 7: AWA @ Green Bay 1981/06/14 @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin (United States of America) George Gadaski defeated Tony Leone (11:53. 17. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). 1969. He was a TV enhancement guy. 1971. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. Click here to send us the missing information. Orlando, Florida: - Mike Graham & Kevin Sullivan & Terry Allen (Magnum TA) beat Jim Garvin & the Texan & Vic RossitaniBill Howard, Bill Watts, Caesar Pavlon, Don Muraco, Dusty Rhodes, George Gadaski, Higo Hamaguchi, Ivan Koloff, Larry Hennig, Moose Cholak, Ramon Torres, Rene Goulet, The Big K, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?)Internet Wrestling Database. 14. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. This website uses cookies. All workers. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. 1971. 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. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 1982 - Sgt. Saito for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title - Dante and The Great Mephisto defeated Sailor Art Thomas and Thunderbolt Patterson to win the Florida NWA Southern Tag Team Titles. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Quite a good seller. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. Doug Gilbert, lost to The Alaskan & Big K by DQ 11/23 Fargo, ND w/. Duration: 4m 54s. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. (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). 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. X, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Ken Yates, The Crusher, Verne. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. (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). – Moorhead, MN. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. Birth. 16. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Las Vegas, Nevada: - Handicap match: Sgt. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. lift with 700 lbs; post match Jesse threw powder in Paul’s eyes) Reported. 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. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. 1972. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher &. After attending the local Hebrew school, he moved with his family to Kovno. 1976. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. Recommended Articles. During the 1980s, Flair defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in All Japan Pro Wrestling. 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. 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. Buffalo, New York: - J. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 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). Click here to send us the missing information. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . 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. :::: Tag Team Match. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. Click here to send us the missing information. 1985. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. :::: Singles Match. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,.