Notes. This website uses cookies. A professional wrestler since 1972, Ric Flair is generally considered to be one of. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Click here to send us the missing information. Hodge and Kirby have a lot of respect for each other. 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. 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. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. Samoa Joe vacates ROH Television title on AEW Dynamite. 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. 2K views 15 years ago. 1. 1978. 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. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. When Dr. 1985. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. 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. 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. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. 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. Self (1980-1982) unknown episodes Dutch MantellDave Cox, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Leroy Hirsch, Mike Murlaski, Reggie Parks, Roy Burke Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneDick The Bruiser, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Jose Quintero, Kenny Jay, Ken Yates, Mike Murlowski, Rene Goulet, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. 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. Scroll to Continue. 0 1x 6. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. He helped set up the ring at house shows. 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. St. The win made the brothers Funk (along with Dory) the first-and to this. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. 1979. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. This website uses cookies. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. This website uses cookies. Scrapiron. The Alaskan defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Internet Wrestling Database. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. 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. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. Singles Match. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1971. "Two of the all-time great characters, and they both loved wrestling,'' said Greg Gagne. 06. George Gadaski defeated Bob Boyer Reported Attendance: “Large” 3/4/67 – St. I thought Kenny Jay had died before Verne, but I may have been thinking about 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. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. 1975. 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. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. X, George Gadaski,. - Bull Bullinski defeated George Gadaski. Mexico City, Mexico: - El Canek defeated Riki Choshu to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title. Click here to send us the missing information. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. He refereed. 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. 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. 1977. Moto, George Gadaski, Joe Scarpello, Kenny Jay, Mighty Igor Vodik, Mitsu Arakawa, Rock Rogowski, Steve Druk, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneReferee 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. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. To others, a laughing stock. :::: Singles Match. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Fans left the Arena thinking Jones was the new champ, but later. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. Bob Boyer, Dr. 1978. He beat Hodge on May 20th in New Orleans, and held the belt until September 10th, when he lost to Ramon Torres. Yates in the early 70s. Ben DeLeon. Gadaski was. 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. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. Clayton George Knowlton. 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. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. All workers. 1969. - 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 10. Bill Todd, George Drake, George Gadaski, Ken Yates, Killer Kowalski, Kurt von Steiger, Little Beaver, Little Brutus, Mad Dog Vachon, Nick Adams, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?)Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Valid votes:. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. 1976. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. Paul Civic Center in St. 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. 30 minute show. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat Frankie Hester & George Gadaski. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. Click here to send us the missing information. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. 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. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric. Doug Gilbert, lost to The Alaskan & Big K by DQ 11/23 Fargo, ND w/. 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. - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. with his parents at as a young boy and grew up in. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. 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. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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 . - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. Larry Zbyszko. 1981. 1969. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. 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. Ric Flair made his professional debut as a 23-year old in December 1972 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, against George Gadaski in a 10 minutes match that ended as a draw. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. The other most-famous All-Star wrestler to face almost-weekly defeat was George "Scrap Iron'' Gadaski. 04. Iron Sheik defeated 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. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. 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. All workers. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. Iron Sheik 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. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. This website uses cookies. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. 1981. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1979. 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. All workers. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. November 8, 1966 – Columbus, NE – The Platte County Agricultural Exhibit Hall. The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. Internet Wrestling Database. He helped set up the ring at house shows. Dr. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. 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. 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. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Gadaski and Muir vs. I’d interviewed him a couple of times over the years, and my wife had met him at a Texas fan fest. 0 0x 8. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. This website uses cookies. This website uses cookies. 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. . George Adamski. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. "George Kosti. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Wrestler. 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. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. :::: Singles Match. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . All workers. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Sonny Rogers/Chuck Greenlee, Santana vs. He was a TV enhancement guy. Heenan pinned Hennig 2. Übersicht; Karriere; Matches; Matchstatistiken; Wertungen; Kommentare; Matches. 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 website uses cookies. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. Gadaski and Jay did score a few shocking victories including one over Baron Von Raschke and Horst Hoffman where Jay pinned. Gadaski and Muir vs. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. 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. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. - 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. S. - Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes beat Larry Hennig (sub Crusher) & George Gadaski - Ray Stevens no contest Angelo Mosca - Buddy Wolff beat Kenny Jay. 1971. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/22 St. December 12/01 St. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. He spent the first few months of his career with the Gagne’s Minneapolis. 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. 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. No children lived there or were present at the. 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. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 16. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1/14/79 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ the Maple Leaf Gardens US Champion Ricky Steamboat (sub NWA Champion Harley Race) defeated John Studd 19:31 Dino Bravo defeated AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel via dq in 20:32 Tiger Jeet Singh. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. 1971. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. Internet Wrestling Database. Wrestling Observer Live. Click here to send us the missing information. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. he began his. He died on 13 December 1982. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1975. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Notes. X defeated George Gadaski. Portland, Oregon: - Dutch Savage defeated Jesse Ventura to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title . December 12 1977, AWA All Star Wrestling. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Saito for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title. 14. Minneapolis, Minnesota. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. All workers. We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Grant. 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,. 17. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Tito Santana vs. He refereed. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. :::: Singles Match. 1981. 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. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Dick Murdoch inside the chain-link fence - Ric Flair defeated Ted DiBiase Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. ) 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. Bob Boyer, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Jose Quintero, Ken Yates, Mike Murlaski, Rene Goulet, Steve Tuck Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneIvan Koloff defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. The Crusher defeats George Gadaski. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 1978. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. Internet Wrestling Database. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. 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. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. He always put on a good show, though. Formed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. 1979. 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. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. - Dory Funk Jr. Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. At the Aleksotas. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Click here to send us the missing information. 1969. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. Ric Flair. 0 0x 7. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 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. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. 14. Click here to send us the missing information. This website uses cookies. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. Internet Wrestling Database. 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). Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. 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. 12. Bryan and Vinny Show. 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. 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 ScottWhen the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. 1976. Born in 1930. 1979. Monterrey, Mexico:The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. 12. 1976. 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. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. 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. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski; 1977. 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. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. :::: Tag Team Match. 1978. 13. Billy Red Cloud, Billy Robinson, Blackjack Lanza, Bobby Heenan, Bull Bullinski, Don Muraco, George Gadaski, Joe Turco, Ray Stevens, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: nonePampero Firpo defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length.