Click here to send us the missing information. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Orlando, Florida: - Southern Champion "Mr. Dutch Savage & Hard Boiled Haggerty defeat Kenny Jay & Ken Yates:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks by DQ. Internet Wrestling Database. Until now, there is no biography text. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . Internet Wrestling Database. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. 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. 1978. A long-time AWA stalwart, he is also known for having been the first opponent of one of the world's most admired living wrestlers, Ric Flair, in 1972. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. 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. 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. 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 . George Kosti. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. 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 defeated Ric Flair in 17:34 George Gadaski - Real name George Kosti. 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. He refereed. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. 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. Hennig won 2nd fall 3. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. 1978. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Dr. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Burial. Croix, Wisconsin. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. Notes. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. 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. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. 0 0x 9. 1. 1976. X - Larry Hennig beat George Gadaski. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. . Buck Zumhofe vs. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . 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. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Paul, MN w/. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. 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. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. On his To Be The Man podcast,. Tag Team Match. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. George. 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. 1K subscribers 13K views 6 years ago December 13, 1981. 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. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. He refereed. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. 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. To some, he was a prophet. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. 17. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. The win made the brothers Funk (along with Dory) the first-and to this. George Gadaski. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring. 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. Burial. Awards. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. Rhodes made his AWA television debut on January 8th, 1972 defeating George Gadaski. 1986. He died on 13 December 1982. DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A must-read book for pioneer era fans. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo 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. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 13. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. 1982 - Sgt. Randy Barber of Mid South is the best jobber of all time. An associated email address for George Bockwinkel is ginboc***@yahoo. 1969. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Duration: 4m 54s. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. 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. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. 13. Grant. - George Gadaski beat Tony Leone. Paul, MN The Crusher defeated The Alaskan via disqualification Jack Lanza defeated Harley Race via disqualification Doug Gilbert drew Bob Boyer Earl Maynard defeated George Gadaski Eddie Sharkey defeated Jose Quintero. X, Dutch Savage, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Luke Brown, Mad Dog Vachon, Mighty Igor Vodik, Rene Goulet Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- George Gadaski beat Ben Deleon by DQ. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. 1979. Sapporo, Japan: - Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Danny Hodge and Wilbur Snyder for the NWA International Tag Team Titles Tampa, Florida: - Hans Mortier defeated The Gladiator (Rick Hunter) to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight TitleBilly Wicks, Bob Boyer, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Kenny Jay, Larry Hennig, Lou Thesz, Rene Goulet, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Super Destroyer Mark II beat George Gadaski. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. The Alaskan defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. St. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. 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. Buffalo, New York: - J. 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. "George Kosti. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher &. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. 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. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. St. He helped set up the ring at house shows. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. 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. 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. 1981. Death. 2. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. Quite a good seller. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. 1/8/72 – Macomb, IL Ray Stevens defeated Bull Bullinski Nick Bockwinkel defeated Red Bastien Billy Howard defeated Treach Phillips. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. 12. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. Yates in the early 70s. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 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. 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). Notes. 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. 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. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. 1971. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Born in 1930. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. 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. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. 1973. X defeated George Gadaski. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. Click here to send us the missing information. B. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. Paul Civic Center in St. 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. 08141976 AWA All-Star Wrestling7. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. 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. Gadaski was. Paul, MN Lars Anderson beat Chris MarkoffOn that date in 1972 Flair made his pro debut, going to a 10-minute draw with the late “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski (who also set up the ring among many other invaluable chores). 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. 10. The perennial. Barrera, Ventura/Adonis interview re: November 1981 Oakland Battleroyal, Andre interview re:. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. :::: Singles Match. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. 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. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. George Adamski. - Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott - Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman . George Kadish was born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin in Raseiniai, Lithuania, in 1910. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. 1974. Actor: WWE Raw. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. George F. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TV Bob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. 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. This website uses cookies. Click here to send us the missing information. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric. Max Blue. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. 12. This website uses cookies. We would be pleased if you would write one. St. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Rooster Griffin, Kenny Jay, George Gadaski, Buddy Lane-. This website uses cookies. AEW. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. 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. Actor, Producer. This website uses cookies. 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. . Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Michael T. George Gadaski defeats The Big K by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. St. After spending the first few months of his career with Gagne's Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (which used the brand name "American Wrestling Association"), Flair. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. X COR, in a Non Title Match, Flying Redheads Red Bastien & Billy Red Lyons beat Canadian Tag Team Champions Dutch Savage & Bob Brown in 2 of 3 falls, Bill Watts beat Mad Dog Vachon, Butcher Vachon beat Rene Goulet, Al Tomko beat George Gadaski. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Notes. :::: Singles Match. 1979. All workers. 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. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. Larry Hennig defeats Billy Red Cloud by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1971. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. 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. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. Dr. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Dr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. This website uses cookies. Singles Match. Birth. Recommended Articles. Hodge and Kirby have a lot of respect for each other. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. The Crusher defeats Bob Sabre. Sonny Rogers/Chuck Greenlee, Santana vs. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. 25 Apr 1930. 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. St. AWA All Star Wrestling. 1975. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. Scroll to Continue. 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. 1972. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. :::: Singles Match. 1973. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. 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. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. :::: Singles Match. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. 1976. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. 30 minute show. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. 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. Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski; 1977. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. 1970. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. – Moorhead, MN. 1935 St. 1978. 12. Charles Mason. December 13, 1981. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. 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. 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 . George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. 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. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. Omaha, Nebraska: - Chris Taylor won an 18-man $20,000 Battle Royal - Andre The Giant beat Baron Von Raschke by DQ - Chris Taylor beat Kim Duk - Jos LeDuc ddq Mad Dog Vachon - Larry Hennig beat Jimmy Valiant - Dick Blood (Ricky Steamboat) beat Buck Zumhofe- Billy Howard beat George Gadaski. Notes. George Gadaski vs. 1972. 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. Rene. ::::. Scrapiron. 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. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. 1980. All workers. Atlanta, Georgia:Armando Rodriguez, Bill Howard, Bob Amel, Buddy Wolff, Caesar Pabon, Frank Hill, George Gadaski, Ivan Putski, Larry Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneKiller Kowalski defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. Flair signed to the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in 1973, and in October 1973, his first broadcasted fight was aired on TV against Roddy Piper. Notes. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Click here to send us the missing information. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1979. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring announcer/commentator) Rodger Kent (ringside announcer) † Scott LeDoux † Lee Marshall (announcer/commentator) † Marty Miller From there, they build up a match between George ‘Scrap Iron’ Gadaski and Kenny Jay, a loser’s league match, and it sold out everywhere, that match. :::: Tag Team Match. Donald Bernier Sr. A professional wrestler since 1972, Ric Flair is generally considered to be one of. 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. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. He was a TV enhancement guy. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. 1/17/68 – Moorhead, MN. 1977. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Giant Baba: 2: Bruno Sammartino: 3: Verne Gagne: 4: Nick Bockwinkel: 5: Dory Funk Jr. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. Valid votes:. 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 . Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. All workers.