1972. 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: Ric Flair. :::: Singles Match. 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. But “The Nature Boy’ had. Ed Boulder Vs. Death. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. 0 0x. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1/17/68 – Moorhead, MN. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. The Alaskan defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. 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. Wrestling Observer Live. 1978. :::: Singles Match. All workers. All workers. Notes. . Shannon/Scholl (2/3), Hogan/Johnny V interview with Okerlund, Ed Boulder vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. 0 0x 7. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. 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. 1972. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Dick Murdoch inside the chain-link fence - Ric Flair defeated Ted DiBiase Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. 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). 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. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Blackjack Daniels, Bob Sabre, George Gadaski, Jack Wilson,. He was a TV enhancement guy. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. . 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. Recommended Articles. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Mad Dog Vachon defeats Leroy Hirsch. Click here to send us the missing information. Big Luke Brown & Mighty Igor. After attending the local Hebrew school, he moved with his family to Kovno. The Crusher defeats Freddie Rogers:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. :::: Tag Team Match. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. Young, Hogan Vs. 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. All workers. Internet Wrestling Database. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. 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. 1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - World4947 posts. 10. 12. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. Heavyweight Champion Lazertron fought Nelson Royal to a draw - The MOD Squad defeated Kendall Windham & Todd Champion- Handicap match: Hulk Hogan beat Dizzy Ed Boulder & George Gadaski - Tito Santana beat Sheik Adnan. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. 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. AWA TV 8/8/81 (24/7) High Flyers vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Death. 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. - 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. Please click this line if you do not care and. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Ric Flair. 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. 1971. 3/6/67 – Moline, IL @ the Wharton Fieldhouse Billy Graham defeated George Gadaski. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. 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. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. This website uses cookies. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. Croix, Wisconsin. Scroll to Continue. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. This website uses cookies. He drove the ring truck. Awards. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. 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. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Paul Civic Center in St. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. The Crusher defeats Bob Sabre. Hodge and Kirby have a lot of respect for each other. All workers. AEW. 1979. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. 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. Croix, Wisconsin. 1978. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Click here to send us the missing information. George Adamski was reportedly born in Poland in 1891, came to the U. Heenan pinned Hennig 2. Until now, there is no biography text. Actor: WWE Raw. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. ” “Dr. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. Recommended Articles. "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. St. 1972. ) - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. :::: Singles Match. All workers. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. 2K views 15 years ago. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. 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. Category: Sports. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. 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. - Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes beat Larry Hennig (sub Crusher) & George Gadaski - Ray Stevens no contest Angelo Mosca - Buddy Wolff beat Kenny Jay. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Click here to send us the missing information. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. George Gadaski, the referee, had been knocked out in a corner collision. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. 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 ScottRed Bastien defeated George Grant George Gadaski defeated Dave Muir Reported Attendance: “crowd of 5,280” Notes: Original lineup had Bullinski vs. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Ric Flair is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager who has a net worth of $500 thousand. George. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. 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. Wrestler. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. Green Bay, Wisconsin: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens went to a no contest with The Crusher & Billy Robinson- Geoff Portz beat George Gadaski. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Nacho Berrera Tunney @ Toronto, Ontario – Maple Leaf Gardens – August 9, 1981 Steve Bolus fought Frankie Laine to a draw Billy Red Lyons d. 2. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A must-read book for pioneer era fans. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Croix, Wisconsin. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. 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. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. 1980. 1973. B. 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 PesekFormed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. X def George Gadaski January 21, 1968 – St. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. Paul, MN w/. Drasin was trained by the late Johnnie Mae Young and debuted in 1965 and wrestled in California including for the LeBells. To others, a laughing stock. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. The Kentuckians: Jake “Tiny” Smith – Luke “Big Boy” Brown (C) def George Gadaski – Haru Sasaki Ron Reed def Frankie Hester Tim Woods def Ray Burns. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . This website uses cookies. 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. 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. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. . - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. With Rose (Paul Perschmann), whom Somers had met as a teenager while serving on the ring crew with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski and John Sutton (the future Sir Oliver Humperdink), he reached. Baron von Raschke, Bill Francis, Bobby Duncum, George Gadaski, Greg Gagne, Jim Brunzell, Kenny Jay, Mad Dog Vachon, Moose Morowski, Pedro Morales, Pierre Poisson, The Crusher, The High Flyers Current Total Rating (?)Internet Wrestling Database. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. 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. 15. Donald Bernier Sr. Randy Barber of Mid South is the best jobber of all time. I thought Kenny Jay had died before Verne, but I may have been thinking about George Gadaski. 1981. George Gadaski defeated Bob Boyer Reported Attendance: “Large” 3/4/67 – St. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Click here to send us the missing information. Tag Team Match. X COR, in a Non Title Match, Flying Redheads Red Bastien & Billy Red Lyons beat Canadian Tag Team Champions Dutch Savage & Bob Brown in 2 of 3 falls, Bill Watts beat Mad Dog Vachon, Butcher Vachon beat Rene Goulet, Al Tomko beat George Gadaski. Saito for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. 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. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. 1981. The AWA announced that since Hansen. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. 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. 06. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. 1978. 30 minute show. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. 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. Other Wrestling. Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks defeat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. December 13, 1981. He refereed. . Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Check social media profiles, photos and videos, resumes and CV, public records, news, work history, memorials, arrest records and publications. 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. 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, SDGeorge "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's Greatest Moment. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. 1969. Valid votes: 2. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 2. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Notes. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Notes. Notes. He traveled a few hundred days a year, traveling by car hundreds of miles to the next city with the ring. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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 . The doctor, Dr George Zahorian, was given a three-year prison sentence, while the company tightened its drug policy. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. 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. 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. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Nick Bockwinkel. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. :::: Tag Team Match. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. Dave Muir, Dick Murdoch, George Gadaski, Kenny Jay, Lani Kealoha, Mike Spangler, Superstar. Übersicht; Karriere; Matches; Matchstatistiken; Wertungen; Kommentare; Matches. This website uses cookies. All workers. 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. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring. 1935 St. 1980. Notes. Even today, more than half a century after his death, George Adamski remains one of the most curious and controversial characters in UFO. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. St. He always put on a good show, though. - Dory Funk Jr. X, George Gadaski, George Scott, Ivan Koloff, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Rene Goulet, Superstar Billy Graham, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Geoff Portz beat George Gadaski. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Notes. George Kadish, born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin (1910 – September 1997), was a Lithuanian Jewish photographer who documented life in the Kovno Ghetto during the Holocaust, the. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 1986. 1981. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. 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. 1979. “He treated. :::: Singles Match. 1990. Dr. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. 17. 13. 1981. Minneapolis, Minnesota: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat Dr X & Mad Dog Vachon - Wilbur Snyder beat Hans Hermann - Bull Bullinski beat Joe Guzman - Jack Pesek beat Kenny JayGreg Gagne defeats George Gadaski. B. 1978. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . 16. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. George Gadaski & Frank Hill defeated Lord Alfred Hayes Pat O’Connor defeated Jake Guzick 8:00 Reported Attendance: 4,843 Note from George Lentz: Jones pinned Bockwinkel after Bockwinkel threw referee Larry Lisowski into a third Jones “Freight Train” attempt. Click here to send us the missing information. 16. - Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott - Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman . 1970. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. Harley Race defeats George Drake (19:00):::: Not recommended yet. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. Quite a good seller. Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. 1979. 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. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. 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. 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. This website uses cookies. 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. Larry Zbyszko. 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. 1973. No children lived there or were present at the. Bryan and Vinny Show. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. 1982. 1/9/72 – Green Bay, WI @ the Brown County Veteran’s Memorial Arena AWA Champion Verne Gagne defeated Nick Bockwinkel via pin in 28:50 Angelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. Gladys Teresa Williams-O'Neal. "George Kosti. 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. 1976. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. Notes. Richard A. He helped set up the ring at house shows. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. Bob Boyer, George Gadaski, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Jose Quintero, Kenny Jay, Ken Yates, Rene Goulet, The Crusher, Wilbur Snyder Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneAngel Rivera, Bill Watts, Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, Ivan Koloff, Jose Quintero, Julio Rodriguez, Kenny Jay, Nick Bockwinkel, Ramon Torres, Ray Stevens, Rick Ferrara Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneBill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. George Lisowski Found 6 people in Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Wisconsin. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. He received his medical degree from St. 1973. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. 1970. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. lift with 700 lbs; post match Jesse threw powder in Paul’s eyes) Reported. 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. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat Frankie Hester & George Gadaski. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. St. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. Ric Flair. He beat Hodge on May 20th in New Orleans, and held the belt until September 10th, when he lost to Ramon Torres. 1978.