Bill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. Singles Match. 12. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. 0 0x 9. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. 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. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. Young, Hogan Vs. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. He helped set up the ring at house shows. On his To Be The Man podcast,. 2. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. When Dr. 25 Apr 1930. All workers. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Green Bay, Wisconsin: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens went to a no contest with The Crusher & Billy Robinson- Geoff Portz beat George Gadaski. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. Japan Tours. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher & Verne Gagne Luke Brown drew Dr. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. St. Recommended Articles. AEW. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Internet Wrestling Database. Click here to send us the missing information. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. Notes. 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. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. AWA TV 8/8/81 (24/7) High Flyers vs. 1971. 1969. 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. Portland, Oregon: - Dutch Savage defeated Jesse Ventura to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title . Portland, Oregon: - Adrian Adonis and Ron Starr defeated Killer Tim Brooks and Roddy Piper for the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles. Formed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. 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. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. 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. 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. George Gadaski vs. After attending the local Hebrew school, he moved with his family to Kovno. 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. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. Bastien, Double X vs. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. 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. Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, George Scott, Ivan Koloff, Lani Kealoha, Nick Bockwinkel, Rene Goulet, Superstar Billy Graham Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneSummerSlam 2004 and 2010 both took place on this day in wrestling history. 14. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. Bob Boyer, Dr. Dr. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. 1981. 1/6/73 – St Paul, MN @ the Civic Center Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson in a 2/3 falls match to regain the AWA tag team title 1. This website uses cookies. 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. Notes. We would be pleased if you would write one. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. 1977. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. He made his professional wrestling debut on. November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 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 . Chicago, Illinois: - Dick the Bruiser & The Crusher beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens by DQ - Wahoo McDaniel beat Baron Von Raschke - Sailor Art Thomas drew Blackjack Lanza - Superstar Billy Graham beat George ScottRed Bastien defeated George Grant George Gadaski defeated Dave Muir Reported Attendance: “crowd of 5,280” Notes: Original lineup had Bullinski vs. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. He received his medical degree from St. 1980. 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. 1969. 06. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Click here to send us the missing information. Richard A. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. This website uses cookies. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. 1969. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. He refereed. . George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. He was a TV enhancement guy. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. 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. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. 1978. George. 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. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Verne Gagne. 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. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. 1969. 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). Internet Wrestling Database. 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 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. St. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Actor: WWE Raw. 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 . 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. 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. "George Kosti. St. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title. 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. 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. This website uses cookies. Internet Wrestling Database. 1973. The win made the brothers Funk (along with Dory) the first-and to this. 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. Buffalo, New York: - J. Click here to send us the missing information. But who was counting?Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. 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. Monday, October 16, 2023. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. Abdullah Ahma, Bill Howard, Billy Red Cloud, Blackjack Daniels, Blackjack Lanza, George. 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. 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. Buck Zumhofe vs. Croix, Wisconsin. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. 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. Scrapiron. (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). The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. with his parents at as a young boy and grew up in. George Gadaski defeats The Big K by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 13. George F. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. Bobby Jones, Boris Breznikoff, Buddy Wolff, Chris Taylor, Dave Muir, Dick Reynolds, Dusty. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. 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. To see all. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Burial. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Click here to send us the missing information. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. 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. 1990. "Two of the all-time great characters, and they both loved wrestling,'' said Greg Gagne. ) Where is The Flying Frenchman Rene Goulet, with his lovely sequined glove?I quickly found one that featured Jay and another all-time popular jobber, George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, and they were up against a heel tag team of Adrian Adonis and our former Governor Jesse Ventura. Croix, Wisconsin. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. Mad Dog Vachon defeats Leroy Hirsch. Grant. 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. 1969. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Gadaski was. 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. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. 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. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. :::: Singles Match. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. X defeats George Gadaski. X, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Harley Race, Luke Brown, Mad Dog Vachon, Mark Starr, Mighty Igor Vodik, Rene Goulet, Rock Rogowski, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none42 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Notes. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. Notes. Orlando, Florida: - Southern Champion "Mr. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. 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. - Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes beat Larry Hennig (sub Crusher) & George Gadaski - Ray Stevens no contest Angelo Mosca - Buddy Wolff beat Kenny Jay. George Gadaski vs. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. Click here to send us the missing information. Notes. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. 04. 1986. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. 1981. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Shannon/Scholl (2/3), Hogan/Johnny V interview with Okerlund, Ed Boulder vs. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. 16. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 13. Awards. 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. X, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Ken Yates, The Crusher, Verne. 30 minute show. 06. Wrestling Observer Live. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. :::: Singles Match. Mad Dog Vachon. The Crusher defeats Jose Quintero. Buffalo, New York: - J. 1974. 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. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. Larry Hennig defeats Billy Red Cloud by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. Click here to send us the missing information. 1986. :::: Singles Match. 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. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. 12. 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. All workers. ::::. Notes. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. 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. December 12 1977, AWA All Star Wrestling. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1982 - Sgt. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. 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. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. All workers. Internet Wrestling Database. He drove the ring truck. 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. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. 1972. Bobby Duncum & Ken Patera defeat George Gadaski & Woody Wilson. 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. 1935 St. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. 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. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. O. 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. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. 1972. Matches Fought. 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. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. 0 0x 7. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. 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. Notes. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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 Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Minneapolis, Minnesota: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat Dr X & Mad Dog Vachon - Wilbur Snyder beat Hans Hermann - Bull Bullinski beat Joe Guzman - Jack Pesek beat Kenny JayGreg Gagne defeats George Gadaski. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. 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. Sadly, Ric got caught in an accident and almost had to leave the ring. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric. 12. Ric Flair. Heavyweight Champion Lazertron fought Nelson Royal to a draw - The MOD Squad defeated Kendall Windham & Todd Champion - Jimmy Valiant defeated Arn Anderson via disqualification Rock Rogowski beat George Gadaski 12/2/67 Chicago, IL @ International Amphitheatre Dr X beat Dick the Bruiser dq Mitsu Arakawa & Dr Moto beat Wilbur Snyder & Pat O'Connor to win the AWA Tag Team title Mighty Igor Vodik beat Big K Blackjack Lanza drew Moose Cholak Harley Race beat Jack Pesek Bill Watts beat the Assassin Won a battle of the losers feud with Kenny K. . - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. 1976. 1981. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. X def George Gadaski January 21, 1968 – St. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. 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. Nick Bockwinkel. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher &. Bill Watts, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Harley Race, Mad Dog Vachon, Rene Goulet, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . George Gadaski defeated Bob Boyer Reported Attendance: “Large” 3/4/67 – St. Bastien, Double X vs. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. George Lisowski Found 6 people in Pennsylvania, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Notes. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. Croix, Wisconsin. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. I remember when I used to watch wrestling every week (broadcast from a studio in Minneapolis), George Gadaski was scripted to lose almost every single time, against a big-name wrestler that was being promoted. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. 1971. Tag Team Match. Robinson pinned Stevens 3. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. 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. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. :::: Singles Match. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. 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. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. 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. 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:. 6: Harley Race: 7: Pedro Morales: 8: Jack Brisco: 9: Bob. Click here to send us the missing information. He dropped out of. Flair has listed his debut match as a 10-minute time limit draw with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski on December 10, 1972 at an AWA event in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Valid votes:. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 13. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Gladys Teresa Williams-O'Neal. During the 1980s, Flair defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in All Japan Pro Wrestling. He helped set up the ring at house shows. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. St. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. 1971. Nickname. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. This website uses cookies. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. All workers. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length.