The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. George Kosti. He refereed. 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. Portland, Oregon: - Dutch Savage defeated Jesse Ventura to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title . Internet Wrestling Database. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. This website uses cookies. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. 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. :::: Singles Match. St. 1990. S. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Macon, Georgia: - Ron Garvin and Roger Kirby defeated Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden to win the NWA Macon Tag Team Titles Mobile, Alabama: - Bobby Fields and Bob Kelly defeated The Hell's Angels for the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles 1976 Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. Click here to send us the missing information. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Full Gear 2023 plus AEW Collision and Rampage! By Bryan Alvarez Nov 20, 2023. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. George Adamski. Michael T. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1971. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Sapporo, Japan: - Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Danny Hodge and Wilbur Snyder for the NWA International Tag Team Titles Tampa, Florida: - Hans Mortier defeated The Gladiator (Rick Hunter) to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight TitleInternet Wrestling Database. 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. Dr. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. 1K subscribers 13K views 6 years ago December 13, 1981. Notes. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. 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. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Dragon King. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: 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 . 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. :::: Singles Match. Stella Nixon. By Bryan Rose Nov 8, 2023. George Gadaski defeats The Big K by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. 1977. Max Blue. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. 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. Big Luke Brown & Mighty Igor. Click here to send us the missing information. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. No children lived there or were present at the. All workers. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. Bob Kappel, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jim Sails, Kenny Jay, Killer Kowalski, Phil Christy, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K, Verne Gagne---- Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 19760:00 / 9:48 Jesse Ventura & Adrian Adonis vs Kenny Jay & George Gadaski AWA stuff 29. AEW. 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. 1969. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. Internet Wrestling Database. Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski; 1977. 1974. Actor: WWE Raw. 3. Formed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. Self (1980-1982) unknown episodes Dutch MantellSubscribe to Comedy Time YouTube channel here: Media links: Facebook - Twitter - Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr, is a professional wrestler holding 16 World Heavyweight Championships and who has appeared in numerous games across a variety of systems. 1982 - Sgt. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. - Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes beat Larry Hennig (sub Crusher) & George Gadaski - Ray Stevens no contest Angelo Mosca - Buddy Wolff beat Kenny Jay. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. Unknown wrestler getting flipped by Little Bruiser. Bob Boyer, George Gadaski, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Jose Quintero, Kenny Jay, Ken Yates, Rene Goulet, The Crusher, Wilbur Snyder Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneAngel Rivera, Bill Watts, Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, Ivan Koloff, Jose Quintero, Julio Rodriguez, Kenny Jay, Nick Bockwinkel, Ramon Torres, Ray Stevens, Rick Ferrara Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneBill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. George Gadaski (1970-1981) unknown episodes Ray Stevens. Übersicht; Karriere; Matches; Matchstatistiken; Wertungen; Kommentare; Matches. Bastien, Double X vs. 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). Larry Hennig defeats Billy Red Cloud by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Buck Zumhofe vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 2K views 15 years ago. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. 1981. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. Figure Four Daily- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. (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). - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Jesse Ventura (Ellering topped Jesse’s 610 lb. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Jose Quintero, Ken Yates, Larry Hennig, Mark Starr, Rene Goulet, Roy Burke, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneBill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. :::: Singles Match. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Monterrey, Mexico:The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. He beat Hodge on May 20th in New Orleans, and held the belt until September 10th, when he lost to Ramon Torres. 1980. 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. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. 1981. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. Las Vegas, Nevada: - Handicap match: Sgt. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. 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. 06. He drove the ring truck. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Click here to send us the missing information. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. ) Where is The Flying Frenchman Rene Goulet, with his lovely sequined glove? George Gadaski & Kenny Jay defeated Vito Martino & Frank Hill Reported Attendance: 5,329. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. 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. 1/10/81 – 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. X defeated George Gadaski. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. This website uses cookies. Click here to send us the missing information. Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. 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. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. Buffalo, New York: - J. He was a TV enhancement guy. Matches Fought. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 13. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. 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. When Dr. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. 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, SD Ric Flair vs. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. 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. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of. X, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Kenny Jay, Luke Brown, Mad Dog Vachon, Mighty Igor Vodik, Rene Goulet Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneAndre Roussimoff, Armando Rodriguez, Art Thomas, Bill Watts, Bull Bullinski, Chris Markoff, Dawn Lemke, Dusty Rhodes, George Gadaski, Ivan Koloff, Kay Noble, Larry Hennig, The Big K, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?)- Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. Bryan and Vinny Show. All workers. All workers. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. 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. 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. He drove the ring truck. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. 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. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1981. All workers. . 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. 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. :::: Singles Match. St. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (real name: John Kosti) to a. Bob Boyer, Dr. 04. Sadly, Ric got caught in an accident and almost had to leave the ring. Buffalo, New York: - J. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Giant Baba: 2: Bruno Sammartino: 3: Verne Gagne: 4: Nick Bockwinkel: 5: Dory Funk Jr. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. All workers. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Rnk. Recommended Articles. Internet Wrestling Database. The AWA announced that since Hansen. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. 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. . Notes. Ric Flair - Time Limit Draw (10:00) All workers. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. 1981. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. AWA All Star Wrestling. 30 minute show. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. George Adamski. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Awards. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. 1973. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1969. 0 1x 6. Verne Gagne beat Assassin #1 with his sleeper hold and then Gagne unmasked the badman and threw the mask into the crowd revealing Joe Tomasso. 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. 1976 . 1979. Putski pinned Breznikoff Referee Merv Hunter Billy Graham no contest Baron Von Raschke 12:00 Dr. 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. 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. Angezeigt werden die Einträge 1 bis 100 von insgesamt 710 Einträgen, die. Click here to send us the missing information. He helped set up the ring at house shows. 15. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1975. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Click here to send us the missing information. Followed closely y Mike Jackson and Private Terry Daniels. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. Quite a good seller. 1. 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. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. Wrestling" Tim Woods defeated Buddy Colt - In a karate is legal match, Florida Champion Paul Jones defeated Hiro Matsuda - Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Mike George & Bob Griffin. Click here to send us the missing information. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. 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. George. AWA All Star Wrestling. All workers. This website uses cookies. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Notes. :::: Singles Match. 1972. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1972. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. 1974. Shannon/Scholl (2/3), Hogan/Johnny V interview with Okerlund, Ed Boulder vs. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. Wrestling Observer Live. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. Actor: WWE Raw. 1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - World Red Bastien defeated George Grant George Gadaski defeated Dave Muir Reported Attendance: “crowd of 5,280” Notes: Original lineup had Bullinski vs. 1971. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. 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). 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. Please click this line if you do not care and. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Internet Wrestling Database. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. December 12, 1977. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. X entered the ring, masked and menacing, stomping around and making mock runs at the shrieking folks in the first row, Kent would invariably explain:. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. "Two of the all-time great characters, and they both loved wrestling,'' said Greg Gagne. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. Notes. 17. 1970. Portland, Oregon: - Adrian Adonis and Ron Starr defeated Killer Tim Brooks and Roddy Piper for the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. George Lisowski Found 6 people in Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Verne Gagne. Number of comments: 0. 12. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. Dutch Savage & Hard Boiled Haggerty defeat Kenny Jay & Ken Yates:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Notes. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. Other Wrestling. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). Click here to send us the missing information. A phone number associated with this person is (573) 893-7979, and we have 2 other possible phone numbers in the same local area codes 573 and 847. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. St. 1978. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. All workers. All workers. 12. 1971. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. December 13, 1981. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Mexico City, Mexico: - El Canek defeated Riki Choshu to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title. 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. George Gadaski, the referee, had been knocked out in a corner collision. He died on 13 December 1982. Born in 1930. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. I thought Kenny Jay had died before Verne, but I may have been thinking about George Gadaski. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski.