- Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. 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. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. 12. 1972. Bobby Jones, Boris Breznikoff, Buddy Wolff, Chris Taylor, Dave Muir, Dick Reynolds, Dusty. They did their jobs (literally and figuratively) as well as any enhancement talent ever has. 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. 1969. 9/28/74 – St Paul, MN @ Civic CenterFlair has unsurprisingly discussed his first-ever wrestling match at length, which saw him compete against George Gadaski in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. Singles Match. . ” “Dr. Scrapiron. Bryan & Vinny Show. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. When Dr. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. . Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. He made his professional wrestling debut on. 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. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . 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. Quite a good seller. This website uses cookies. Notes. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Recommended Articles. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. Click here to send us the missing information. Buffalo, New York: - J. Awards. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Burial. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Croix, Wisconsin. 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. 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. St. X def George Gadaski January 21, 1968 – St. 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 & Verne Gagne Luke Brown drew Dr. George Lisowski Found 6 people in Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Sonny Rogers/Chuck Greenlee, Santana vs. Larry Hennig defeats Billy Red Cloud by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. Rhodes made his AWA television debut on January 8th, 1972 defeating George Gadaski. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. 04. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. Valid votes: none. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. 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. Max Blue. 1969. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. ) - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 19760:00 / 9:48 Jesse Ventura & Adrian Adonis vs Kenny Jay & George Gadaski AWA stuff 29. This website uses cookies. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. 1980. (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). 44 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut with a 10-minute time limit draw against George Gadaski. 1982 - Sgt. 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. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. 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. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. 1982. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. Click here to send us the missing information. Matches Fought. 2. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 13. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. This website uses cookies. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. 1976 . Billy Robinson & Butch Malone (sub for Wilbur Snyder; Butch came out late in the match as Robinson fought 2 on 1 early) Weightlifting: Paul Ellering vs. - Dory Funk Jr. B. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. This website uses cookies. He was a TV enhancement guy. Mad Dog Vachon. Notes. 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. 2. During the 1980s, Flair defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in All Japan Pro Wrestling. George Gadaski Also known as Johnny Costa, George Kosti. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. ) 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. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. 15. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. 1981. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 3/6/67 – Moline, IL @ the Wharton Fieldhouse Billy Graham defeated George Gadaski. X defeated George Gadaski. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Dr. Crusher & George Gadaski defeated Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes Angelo Mosca defeated Jim Brunzell Rufus R Jones defeated Jan Nelson Bob Orton Jr defeated Evan Johnson (sub Steve Olsonoski) 1/7/78 – Davenport TV Roger Kirby defeated Tom Demarco. Slaughter & Jerry Blackwell beat Sheik Adnan & King Tonga & Masked Superstar - Jim Garvin beat Baron Von Raschke by DQ - Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne by DQBilly Red Cloud, Chris Markoff, George Gadaski, Jack Pesek, Jim Raschke, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Reggie Parks, Steve Stanlee, The Alaskan Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneInternet Wrestling Database. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. He was a TV enhancement guy. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. Even today, more than half a century after his death, George Adamski remains one of the most curious and controversial characters in UFO. S. ?? 12/30 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Notes. Wrestling Observer Live. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. :::: Singles Match. Click here to send us the missing information. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Scroll to Continue. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. 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. 1976. Category: Sports. X, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Ken Yates, The Crusher, Verne. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. - Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. 0 0x 9. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel went to a no contest - Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell defeated Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke - Peter Maivia defeated Kim Duk - Billy Francis defeated Moose Morowski1976 - In Dixon, Illinois; Larry Hennig & Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Nick Bockwinkel & Blackjack Lanza & Bobby Duncum, Baron Von Raschke beat Bull Bullinski, Buddy Wolff beat Buck Zumhofe and Peter Maivia beat George GadaskiInternet Wrestling Database. Notes. AWA World Tag Team Title Match. 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. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. 1985. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This website uses cookies. 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. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 1977. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Please click this line if you do not care and want. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. - Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. :::: Singles Match. Until now, there is no biography text. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. ::::. 13. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. But “The Nature Boy’ had. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. 1952 Kansas City, Kansas: - Tarzan Kowalski beat Jim Henry 2 out of 3 falls - Sonny Myers and Bob Orton Sr. 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. He helped set up the ring at house shows. - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. 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. Born in 1930. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. George Gadaski Stan Hansen & Bobby Duncum vs. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 1971. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. George F. 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. Murphey. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. Scroll to Continue. St. All workers. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . - Bull Bullinski defeated George Gadaski. Internet Wrestling Database. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. 16. 1976. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. St. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. Notes. At the Aleksotas. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. 1977. He is. 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. November 8, 1966 – Columbus, NE – The Platte County Agricultural Exhibit Hall. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks by DQ. Click here to send us the missing information. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. St. Figure Four Daily- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. . Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. 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 Title- Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Peter Maivia beat 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 ScottRed Bastien defeated George Grant George Gadaski defeated Dave Muir Reported Attendance: “crowd of 5,280” Notes: Original lineup had Bullinski vs. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1970. Grant. 1971. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). Duration: 4m 54s. 1935 St. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. - 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. 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. 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. 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. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. George Gadaski. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. :::: Singles Match. Angezeigt werden die Einträge 1 bis 100 von insgesamt 710 Einträgen, die. Bill Watts, Dr. To others, a laughing stock. Japan Tours. A professional wrestler since 1972, Ric Flair is generally considered to be one of. George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Grant. 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. 1978. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Blackjack Daniels, Bob Sabre, George Gadaski, Jack Wilson,. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. The Crusher defeats George Gadaski. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 25 Apr 1930. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Click here to send us the missing information. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title. This website uses cookies. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring. Croix, Wisconsin. - Yugo Babich beat George Gadaski. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. 10. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . 13. 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. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. AWA All Star Wrestling. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. 1973. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. Internet Wrestling Database. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. 1973. December 12/01 St. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 1982 - Sgt. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. 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. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. All workers. 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. 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. December 12 1977, AWA All Star Wrestling. 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. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. 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. Actor, Producer. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Internet Wrestling Database. 1978. 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. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. December 13, 1981. Notes. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. 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. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. 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. All workers. Buck Zumhofe vs. Croix, Wisconsin. 1978. Clayton George Knowlton. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. 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. 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 . Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser defeated Buzz Tyler - Kevin Von Erich defeated Billy Howard1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - WorldGeorge Gadaski beat Superstar Billy Graham dq Arena footage from September 15 for the Battle Royal won by Superstar Billy Graham over Andre The Giant in Minneapolis September 22, 1973 Minneapolis, MN Superstar Billy Graham beat - Arm Wrestling Superstar Billy Graham beat Ken Patera September 24, 1973 Bismarck, NDHe 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. 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. 1979. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Dr X vs. 1981. Little Beaver was born Lionel Giroux in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec in 1935. Notes. He received his medical degree from St. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of. 1981. 1986. 14. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. The Crusher defeats Freddie Rogers:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length.