Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Larry Hennig, Mars Monroe, Princess Little Cloud, Rene Goulet, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Big K beat George Gadaski. 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. Actor, Producer. Recommended Articles. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. Click here to send us the missing information. Young, Hogan Vs. Japan Tours. 1979. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. 1978. 1980. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Gladys Teresa Williams-O'Neal. Click here to send us the missing information. I thought Kenny Jay had died before Verne, but I may have been thinking about George Gadaski. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat Frankie Hester & George Gadaski. Click here to send us the missing information. :::: Singles Match. Paul, MN w/. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. 1969. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. Notes. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . But who was counting? Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Croix, Wisconsin. An associated email address for George Bockwinkel is ginboc***@yahoo. December 12, 1977. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. St. In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. :::: Tag Team Match. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. St. All workers. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. 1978. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 0 0x 9. 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. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 0 0x 8. 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. Shannon/Scholl (2/3), Hogan/Johnny V interview with Okerlund, Ed Boulder vs. 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. 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. 1978. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. 1973. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. He beat Hodge on May 20th in New Orleans, and held the belt until September 10th, when he lost to Ramon Torres. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. X defeated George Gadaski. 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. 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. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. - Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott - Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman . George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. The Crusher defeats Jose Quintero. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. - Luke Graham beat George Gadaski - Bill Howard beat Buddy Smith. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. This website uses cookies. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. The perennial. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Notes. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). Fargo, North Dakota: - In an Indian Strap Match: Wahoo McDaniel beat Superstar Billy Graham - Billy Robinson & Geoff Portz beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens on a 3rd fall DQ - Reggie Parks beat Rene Goulet- Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. “He treated. 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. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. This website uses cookies. 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. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. George Adamski. 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. 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. 10. 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. Born in 1930. Awards. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. Internet Wrestling Database. 1952 Kansas City, Kansas: - Tarzan Kowalski beat Jim Henry 2 out of 3 falls - Sonny Myers and Bob Orton Sr. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. 04. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne vs. November 8, 1966 – Columbus, NE – The Platte County Agricultural Exhibit Hall. Chris Markoff & Nikolai Volkoff by DQAndre Roussimoff, Billy Robinson, Blackjack Daniels, Bob Bruggers, Bull Bullinski, Dusty Rhodes, George Gadaski, Larry Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Ric Flair, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?)Buddy Wolff defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. This website uses cookies. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. This website uses cookies. 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,. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This website uses cookies. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. 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. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. He refereed. Scroll to Continue. 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. 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. 1978. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. 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. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. Michael T. 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. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. 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. Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. X defeated George Gadaski. December 12, 1977. Monday, October 16, 2023. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. . This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. He drove the ring truck. 3/6/67 – Moline, IL @ the Wharton Fieldhouse Billy Graham defeated George Gadaski. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. All workers. Click here to send us the missing information. Self (1980-1982) unknown episodes Dutch MantellDave Cox, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Leroy Hirsch, Mike Murlaski, Reggie Parks, Roy Burke Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneDick The Bruiser, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Jose Quintero, Kenny Jay, Ken Yates, Mike Murlowski, Rene Goulet, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. The doctor, Dr George Zahorian, was given a three-year prison sentence, while the company tightened its drug policy. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. George's. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. 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. Croix, Wisconsin. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. 1985. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. Ben DeLeon. 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,. 1977. Valid votes: none. 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. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. Stella Nixon. :::: Tag Team Match. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. George. Dutch Savage & Hard Boiled Haggerty defeat Kenny Jay & Ken Yates:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. 13. 1971. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. He is. George Adamski. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The Alaskan defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. - Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. 1970. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. Hodge and Kirby have a lot of respect for each other. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks by DQ. Donald Bernier Sr. Ric Flair is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Recommended Articles. Click here to send us the missing information. 1981. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. 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. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. Sadly, Ric got caught in an accident and almost had to leave the ring. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. December 12 1977, AWA All Star Wrestling. 08141976 AWA All-Star Wrestling7. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. Notes. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. George Gadaski vs. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. Gadaski and Jay did score a few shocking victories including one over Baron Von Raschke and Horst Hoffman where Jay pinned. – Moorhead, MN. Bryan and Vinny Show. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. X defeats George Gadaski. 1. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. "George Kosti. All workers. 10. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. lift with 700 lbs; post match Jesse threw powder in Paul’s eyes) Reported. . 14. :::: Tag Team Match. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 19760:00 / 9:48 Jesse Ventura & Adrian Adonis vs Kenny Jay & George Gadaski AWA stuff 29. He made his professional wrestling debut on. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne went to a no contest with AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel - Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke - Peter Maivia beat Kim Duk - Billy Francis beat Moose Morowski - Billy Red Cloud beat Buck Zumhofe. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1976. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 6: Harley Race: 7: Pedro Morales: 8: Jack Brisco: 9: Bob. Orlando, Florida: - Mike Graham & Kevin Sullivan & Terry Allen (Magnum TA) beat Jim Garvin & the Texan & Vic RossitaniBill Howard, Bill Watts, Caesar Pavlon, Don Muraco, Dusty Rhodes, George Gadaski, Higo Hamaguchi, Ivan Koloff, Larry Hennig, Moose Cholak, Ramon Torres, Rene Goulet, The Big K, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?)Internet Wrestling Database. Click here to send us the missing information. Click here to send us the missing information. :::: Singles Match. Charles Mason. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Scroll to Continue. 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. All workers. Buffalo, New York: - J. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. St. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. 1981. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Bockwinkel knocked Gagne out of the ring with a pile driver and revived Gadaski who started the count, but fell unconscious before he could finish it. Other Wrestling. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. 2K views 15 years ago. Mexico City, Mexico: - El Canek defeated Riki Choshu to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title. December 12/01 St. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 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. 1972. The win made the brothers Funk (along with Dory) the first-and to this. At the Aleksotas. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1979. Notes. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. 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. Bobby Jones, Boris Breznikoff, Buddy Wolff, Chris Taylor, Dave Muir, Dick Reynolds, Dusty. George. This website uses cookies. 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. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. Buck Zumhofe vs. 1979. The Crusher defeats Freddie Rogers:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1982 - Sgt. Notes. Nick Bockwinkel. After attending the local Hebrew school, he moved with his family to Kovno. 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. with his parents at as a young boy and grew up in. Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. Click here to send us the missing information. - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. Internet Wrestling Database. Bastien, Double X vs. George Gadaski Auch aufgetreten als Johnny Costa, George Kosti. 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. Bryan & Vinny Show. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. 25 Apr 1930. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. Actor: WWE Raw. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. 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. Bill Watts, Dr. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. 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. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. 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. 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. 1975. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Click here to send us the missing information. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. 12. 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. 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. 1971. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. X - Larry Hennig beat George Gadaski. X & Larry Hennig by DQ. B. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. By Bryan Rose Nov 8, 2023. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. 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. 1977. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. AWA World Tag Team Title Match. Internet Wrestling Database. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 15. Check social media profiles, photos and videos, resumes and CV, public records, news, work history, memorials, arrest records and publications. Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K---Current Total Rating . 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. 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. Category: Sports. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). 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. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. 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). 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. 12. 06. 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. Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Full Gear 2023 plus AEW Collision and Rampage! By Bryan Alvarez Nov 20, 2023. Little Beaver was born Lionel Giroux in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec in 1935. Notes. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. St. 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. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. This website uses cookies. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. 1969. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. Clayton George Knowlton. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. No children lived there or were present at the. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 0 0x 7. 1972. George Gadaski vs. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Gadaski was a powerful weightlifter who was trained in Calgary by Stu Hart and began wrestling in San Francisco for Roy Shire and other areas such as Florida. 1969. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title. 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. 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.