Gadaski was. 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. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . 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). 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. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Giant Baba: 2: Bruno Sammartino: 3: Verne Gagne: 4: Nick Bockwinkel: 5: Dory Funk Jr. 1935 St. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Internet Wrestling Database. 17. Louis, Missouri: (Attendance: 4,598) - Missouri Champion Dick Slater draw Rocky Johnson with each man winning one fall in the 45-minute limitDon Muraco, Dr. He drove the ring truck. Ric Flair is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Notes. 1970. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. The doctor, Dr George Zahorian, was given a three-year prison sentence, while the company tightened its drug policy. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. 10. Murphey. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. 1980. 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. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. 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. An associated email address for George Bockwinkel is ginboc***@yahoo. George Gadaski Stan Hansen & Bobby Duncum vs. 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:. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat Frankie Hester & George Gadaski. 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. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. 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. 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. 1978. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. 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. 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,. All workers. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. To others, a laughing stock. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. 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. Jesse Ventura (Ellering topped Jesse’s 610 lb. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. AWA TV 8/8/81 (24/7) High Flyers vs. 30 minute show. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. 1969. Notes. 12. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. 3/6/67 – Moline, IL @ the Wharton Fieldhouse Billy Graham defeated George Gadaski. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). Dragon King. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. 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. 1978. 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. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. 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. George Gadaski Also known as Johnny Costa, George Kosti. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. 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. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Michael T. X, George Gadaski,. Buffalo, New York: - J. George Kosti was born on 25 April 1930. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. He dropped out of. 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. - Kevin Von Erich defeated Bobby Duncum - David Von Erich, George Wells and Dick the Bruiser defeated Ox Baker, Lord Alfred Hayes and Bulldog Bob Brown - Tom Andrews defeated Ron Starr - The Turk. 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. Gadaski, Greg Gagne with a Beefcake/Hogan commentary, Raschke vs. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. 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. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K---Current Total Rating . :::: Singles Match. 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. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. 1939 Buffalo, New York:- Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa:- WorldRic Flair, born Richard Morgan Fliehr, is a professional wrestler holding 16 World Heavyweight Championships and who has appeared in numerous games across a variety of systems. 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. 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,. 1978. 14. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. 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. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Croix, Wisconsin. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. 1969. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. Category: Sports. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Dr. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. 13. 1976. 1972. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. :::: Singles Match. All workers. All workers. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Bruno Sammartino: 2: Gene Kiniski: 3: Lou Thesz: 4: Rikidozan: 5: Buddy Rogers: 6: Giant Baba: 7: Pat O'Connor: 8: Toyonobori: 9: Dory Funk Jr. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. He refereed. 1981. The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. ) - Ron Ritchie 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. They did their jobs (literally and figuratively) as well as any enhancement talent ever has. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. 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. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. 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. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Mexico City, Mexico: - El Canek defeated Riki Choshu to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title. 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. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. Sonny Rogers/Chuck Greenlee, Santana vs. 10. Click here to send us the missing information. All workers. AWA All Star Wrestling. Portland, Oregon: - Adrian Adonis and Ron Starr defeated Killer Tim Brooks and Roddy Piper for the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles. 15. Notes. B. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. . Burial. Heavyweight Champion Lazertron fought Nelson Royal to a draw - The MOD Squad defeated Kendall Windham & Todd ChampionGeorge Gadaski & Kenny Jay defeated Vito Martino & Frank Hill Reported Attendance: 5,329. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. 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. St. 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 “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. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. 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. Dr. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. When Dr. 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. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. 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. 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. 14. George Adamski (17 April 1891 – 23 April 1965) was a Polish - American author who became widely known in ufology circles, and to some degree in popular culture, after he displayed numerous photographs in the 1940s and 1950s that he said were of alien spacecraft, claimed to have met with friendly Nordic alien Space Brothers. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. AWA All Star Wrestling. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A must-read book for pioneer era fans. 1970. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. 1979. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. No children lived there or were present at the. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Sadly, Ric got caught in an accident and almost had to leave the ring. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. This website uses cookies. Fans left the Arena thinking Jones was the new champ, but later. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher &. 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. 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. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. November 8, 1966 – Columbus, NE – The Platte County Agricultural Exhibit Hall. 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. Actor: WWE Raw. Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . 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. I’d interviewed him a couple of times over the years, and my wife had met him at a Texas fan fest. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. - Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. He died on 13 December 1982. Notes. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Notes. He made his professional wrestling debut on. George Gadaski Auch aufgetreten als Johnny Costa, George Kosti. Internet Wrestling Database. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. 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. 1981. 1. Until now, there is no biography text. :::: Tag Team Match. Bobby Duncum & Ken Patera defeat George Gadaski & Woody Wilson. :::: Singles Match. Alias. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. He was a TV enhancement guy. St. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1986. Gadaski and Jay did score a few shocking victories including one over Baron Von Raschke and Horst Hoffman where Jay pinned. Actor: WWE Raw. 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. Wrestling Observer Live. Number of comments: 0. St. George F. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Matches Fought. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. Japan Tours. 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. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. This website uses cookies. 1979. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Tito Santana vs. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. :::: Tag Team Match. Alex Hammerstone to make GCW debut in December. Second, Gagne, who was a genuinely skilled competitive amateur wrestler, had a personal interest in presenting himself as a serious athlete who used technique, rather than brawling, to win. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. . St. 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. This website uses cookies. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Ric Flair. 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. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. ?? 12/30 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. 1971. Valid votes: none. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. We would be pleased if you would write one. Rnk. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. 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. 1973. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. 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. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. 12. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. 1969. Drasin was trained by the late Johnnie Mae Young and debuted in 1965 and wrestled in California including for the LeBells. Samoa Joe vacates ROH Television title on AEW Dynamite. Click here to send us the missing information. 16. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. “He treated. 1974. 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. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. 1978. 1978. 2K views 15 years ago. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. Valid votes: 2. 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. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne vs. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. 1976 . Dr. 1979. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks defeat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 12. All workers. Ric Flair. Scroll to Continue. Click here to send us the missing information. 17. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. This website uses cookies. Monday, October 16, 2023. 1978. 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. 1969. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. 1971. Bob Boyer, Dr. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 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. (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). 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. 1985. - Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 25 Apr 1930. 1969. X, Frankie Hester, George Gadaski,. 06. George Gadaski vs. :::: Tag Team Match. George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race.