1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. Scroll to Continue. Notes. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. Internet Wrestling Database. "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. Please click this line if you do not care and. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Full Gear 2023 plus AEW Collision and Rampage! By Bryan Alvarez Nov 20, 2023. George Gadaski Auch aufgetreten als Johnny Costa, George Kosti. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. 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. 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. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. 1978. Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Blackjack Daniels, Bob Sabre, George Gadaski, Jack Wilson,. - Peter Maivia beat 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. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. 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. He refereed. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Second, Gagne, who was a genuinely skilled competitive amateur wrestler, had a personal interest in presenting himself as a serious athlete who used technique, rather than brawling, to win. AEW. No children lived there or were present at 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. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. Bill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. Number of comments: 0. 2. - Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. Mad Dog Vachon. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This website uses cookies. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. 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. 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. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. 1/17/68 – Moorhead, MN. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. ” “Dr. (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). 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. Gadaski and Jay did score a few shocking victories including one over Baron Von Raschke and Horst Hoffman where Jay pinned. 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. 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. 1979. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). George's. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring. Wrestler. November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. 1971. Formed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. This website uses cookies. This website uses cookies. George Gadaski vs. 12. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Click here to send us the missing information. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. 1972. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 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. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. This website uses cookies. 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. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Born in 1930. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. Rene. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. Donald Bernier Sr. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. 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). 1982. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Grant. 1973. Click here to send us the missing information. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. He was a TV enhancement guy. 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. 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. We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Notes. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. Bill Watts, Dr. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Internet Wrestling Database. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. December 12, 1977. 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. Notes. 1969. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. 1974. No children lived there or were present at the. George Adamski was reportedly born in Poland in 1891, came to the U. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Click here to send us the missing information. December 13, 1981. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. 1979. 14. 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. 1981. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. 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. Andre The Giant, Bill Crouch, Bill Howard, Billy Robinson, Caesar Pavlon, George Gadaski, Ivan Koloff, Kenny Jay, Ray Stevens, Superstar Billy Graham Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneSuperstar Billy Graham beat George Gadaski October 10, 1972 Sioux Falls SD Superstar Billy Graham pinned George Scott October 11, 1972 Duluth, MN att:1230 Superstar Billy Graham pinned George Gadaski 12:00 October 13, 1972 Rockford, IL Superstar Billy Graham beat George Gadaski October 14, 1972 Minneapolis, MN TV. Bastien, Double X vs. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. 12. 08141976 AWA All-Star Wrestling7. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. 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. 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. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. This website uses cookies. 12. 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. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. St. 04. All workers. 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. 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. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. All workers. 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. 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. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Paul Civic Center in St. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. 1979. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. 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. This website uses cookies. George Kosti. This website uses cookies. When Dr. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Art Thomas, Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, John The Greek, Kenny Jay, Ken Yates, Larry Hennig, Lars Anderson, Ray Stevens, Rodeo Jones Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneInternet Wrestling Database. Quite a good seller. Bobby Jones, Boris Breznikoff, Buddy Wolff, Chris Taylor, Dave Muir, Dick Reynolds, Dusty. Big Luke Brown & Mighty Igor. 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 Rich- George Gadaski beat Billy Howard - Tito Santana beat Bobby Heenan . 1. Notes. 2K views 15 years ago. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. Japan Tours. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia 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. 1990. 1975. 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. 10. 1969. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. 30 minute show. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. 1978. 1981. 1940 Kansas City, Kansas: - Orville Brown beat Bobby Bruns in 2 of 3 falls - Don McIntyre beat Andy Mexiner - Jack Hader beat Leo Jensen 1942 Boston,- Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. 16. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. Tag Team Match. 0 0x 8. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. 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. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. 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. 17. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian 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. Bryan & Vinny Show. 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. 1971. 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. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. 1986. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 04. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. Check social media profiles, photos and videos, resumes and CV, public records, news, work history, memorials, arrest records and publications. 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. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This website uses cookies. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. Gadaski and Muir vs. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. 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. Ric Flair - Time Limit Draw (10:00) All workers. St. Notes. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Click here to send us the missing information. - George Gadaski beat Tony Leone. 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. 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. 1973. He traveled a few hundred days a year, traveling by car hundreds of miles to the next city with the ring. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 25 Apr 1930. 1978. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Internet Wrestling Database. 1952 Kansas City, Kansas: - Tarzan Kowalski beat Jim Henry 2 out of 3 falls - Sonny Myers and Bob Orton Sr. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. He beat Hodge on May 20th in New Orleans, and held the belt until September 10th, when he lost to Ramon Torres. 1977. 13. Ric Flair. 1981. Randy Barber of Mid South is the best jobber of all time. 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 defeated George Gadaski. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. 1973. 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. :::: Singles Match. Death. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. 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. 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,. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. 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. Gladys Teresa Williams-O'Neal. 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. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. 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. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 1976. Notes. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. 1974. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Paul, MN – Auditorium Bill Watts (sub for Igor Vodik) – Luke “Big Boy” Brown def Harley Race – Hard Boiled Haggerty His first opponent was "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski who had been wrestling for over a decade and was 19 years older than the "Nature Boy. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. This website uses cookies. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. Internet Wrestling Database. Buck Zumhofe vs. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. At the Aleksotas. He always put on a good show, though. 1978. Bryan and Vinny Show. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Joe Scarpello, Mad Dog Vachon, Mike Spangler, Stan The Moose, The Vachons, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay . :::: Singles Match. Monday, October 16, 2023. Nickname. 1/7/78 – Brainerd, MN @ the National Guard Armory Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. He made his professional wrestling debut on. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Valid votes:. Dave Muir, Dick Murdoch, George Gadaski, Kenny Jay, Lani Kealoha, Mike Spangler, Superstar. "Two of the all-time great characters, and they both loved wrestling,'' said Greg Gagne. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. 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. 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. Valid votes: 2. 1977. Whoever it was, they were on the AWA ring crew and would frequently request new boards, telling Verne, “These are heavy guys, there’s a lot of wear!” When this person died, Verne went to their house for the wake and noticed the barn, built. . with his parents at as a young boy and grew up in. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric McCord - Dream Machine beat Dutch Mantel via countout in a loser wears a chicken suit match- Billy Howard beat George Gadaski. 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. 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. 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. 1969. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. 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. 1974. Little Beaver was born Lionel Giroux in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec in 1935. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. George F. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. Recommended Articles. Rhodes made his AWA television debut on January 8th, 1972 defeating George Gadaski. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1973. St. 1976. Portland, Oregon: - Adrian Adonis and Ron Starr defeated Killer Tim Brooks and Roddy Piper for the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles. Tito Santana vs. This website uses cookies. A professional wrestler since 1972, Ric Flair is generally considered to be one of. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. 01/03 Winnipeg, Manitoba Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson beat Bill Watts in a handicap match 01/04 Minneapolis, MN(TV) Lars Anderson beat Ken Yates 01/05 St. 10. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. 1974. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. 1969. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. 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. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. 13. Larry Hennig defeats Billy Red Cloud by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. December 12/01 St. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 15. The other most-famous All-Star wrestler to face almost-weekly defeat was George "Scrap Iron'' Gadaski. Putski pinned Breznikoff Referee Merv Hunter Billy Graham no contest Baron Von Raschke 12:00 Dr. On his To Be The Man podcast,. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. 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. Internet Wrestling Database.