- George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. 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. Bryan and Vinny Show. – Moorhead, MN. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. 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. Michael T. Gadaski and Jay did score a few shocking victories including one over Baron Von Raschke and Horst Hoffman where Jay pinned. X, Edouard Carpentier, George Gadaski, Lars Anderson, Mad Dog Vachon, Paul Diamond, Red Bastien, The Crusher, The Flying Redheads Current Total Rating (?)Lord Alfred Hayes defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Fans left the Arena thinking Jones was the new champ, but later. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. This website uses cookies. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. 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. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This website uses cookies. This website uses cookies. Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. Clayton George Knowlton. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Click here to send us the missing information. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. He traveled a few hundred days a year, traveling by car hundreds of miles to the next city with the ring. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. - Luke Graham beat George Gadaski - Bill Howard beat Buddy Smith. The Crusher defeats Jose Quintero. 30 minute show. George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. 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. AEW. A medical student at Minnesota University (his father was a doctor, his mother an actress), Flair dropped out college to train for the mat wars under legendary former AWA World champ Verne Gagne. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. Internet Wrestling Database. Duration: 4m 54s. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ 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. :::: Tag Team Match. George Gadaski (1970-1981) unknown episodes Ray Stevens. 1979. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. St. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. 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. In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne vs. All workers. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. 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. 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. 1980. 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,. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. - Masahiro Chono defeated Mike George to win the World Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Title . 1982 - Sgt. 7/14/80 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel defeated Greg Gagne via count out Dino Bravo defeated Jerry Blackwell via count out Handicap Match: Ric Flair. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. To some, he was a prophet. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. 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. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. “He treated. 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. X defeated George Gadaski. He drove the ring truck. 12. Dr. 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. To see all. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. Buffalo, New York: - J. Heavyweight Champion Lazertron fought Nelson Royal to a draw - The MOD Squad defeated Kendall Windham & Todd Champion- Handicap match: Hulk Hogan beat Dizzy Ed Boulder & George Gadaski - Tito Santana beat Sheik Adnan. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. X defeats George Gadaski. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Actor: WWE Raw. 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. 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. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. 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. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks by DQ. Formed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. 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. 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. Born in 1930. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (real name: John Kosti) to a. He was a TV enhancement guy. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. 15. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. George Adamski. 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 . Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. 1982 - Sgt. 1979. This website uses cookies. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and. 0 0x 9. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. 1975. 2. Bryan & Vinny Show. All workers. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. Click here to send us the missing information. Alex Hammerstone to make GCW debut in December. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. He made his professional wrestling debut on. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling. 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. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. St. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . 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, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. On his To Be The Man podcast,. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1976. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. He helped set up the ring at house shows. Wrestling Observer Live. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Scroll to Continue. 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. All workers. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. All workers. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. ) - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. 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 PesekFormed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . Notes. Internet Wrestling Database. Internet Wrestling Database. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. Internet Wrestling Database. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. Notes. Gladys Teresa Williams-O'Neal. Quite a good seller. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. Rene. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. 1976. 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. . Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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 Kentuckians: Jake “Tiny” Smith – Luke “Big Boy” Brown (C) def George Gadaski – Haru Sasaki Ron Reed def Frankie Hester Tim Woods def Ray Burns. A professional wrestler since 1972, Ric Flair is generally considered to be one of. 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. :::: Singles Match. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. 1974. X, George Gadaski, George Scott, Ivan Koloff, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Rene Goulet, Superstar Billy Graham, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Geoff Portz beat George Gadaski. George Gadaski: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. Valid votes: 2. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. Orlando, Florida: - Southern Champion "Mr. - 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. 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. 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. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. 1981. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. 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. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. 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. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. Valid votes:. He received his medical degree from St. To others, a laughing stock. This website uses cookies. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher & Verne Gagne Luke Brown drew Dr. Harley Race defeats George Drake (19:00):::: Not recommended yet. Croix, Wisconsin. Click here to send us the missing information. This website uses cookies. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. Dr. Recommended Articles. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. St. 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. 1/9/72 – Green Bay, WI @ the Brown County Veteran’s Memorial Arena AWA Champion Verne Gagne defeated Nick Bockwinkel via pin in 28:50 Angelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events databaseIn our activity index, you will find all the George Gadaski matches currently in our database. Valid votes: 2. He beat Hodge on May 20th in New Orleans, and held the belt until September 10th, when he lost to Ramon Torres. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. AWA All Star Wrestling. During the 1980s, Flair defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in All Japan Pro Wrestling. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 12. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. Notes. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Croix, Wisconsin. Slaughter & Jerry Blackwell beat Sheik Adnan & King Tonga & Masked Superstar - Jim Garvin beat Baron Von Raschke by DQ - Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne by DQBilly Red Cloud, Chris Markoff, George Gadaski, Jack Pesek, Jim Raschke, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Reggie Parks, Steve Stanlee, The Alaskan Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneInternet Wrestling Database. Jesse Ventura (Ellering topped Jesse’s 610 lb. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. Notes. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. 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. I’d interviewed him a couple of times over the years, and my wife had met him at a Texas fan fest. Paul, MN w/. 1986. We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. 1979. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. 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. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. 1. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. Number of comments: 0. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. George Adamski. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. 1975. Internet Wrestling Database. All workers. 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. S. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 16. Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Blackjack Daniels, Bob Sabre, George Gadaski, Jack Wilson,. 06. 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. 13. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. Charles Mason. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. 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. 1971. 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. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. - Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. Click here to send us the missing information. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. 1973. 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. - Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes beat Larry Hennig (sub Crusher) & George Gadaski - Ray Stevens no contest Angelo Mosca - Buddy Wolff beat Kenny Jay. Robinson pinned Stevens 3. Buck Zumhofe vs. "George Kosti. 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. 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. We would be pleased if you would write one. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Grant. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. 1974. X defeated George Gadaski. 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. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. with his parents at as a young boy and grew up in. Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. 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. Bill Watts, Dr. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. 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). - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. But who was counting? Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. 1972. A phone number associated with this person is (573) 893-7979, and we have 2 other possible phone numbers in the same local area codes 573 and 847. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. 04. 1969. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Monterrey, Mexico:The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. 1/8/72 – Macomb, IL Ray Stevens defeated Bull Bullinski Nick Bockwinkel defeated Red Bastien Billy Howard defeated Treach Phillips. 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. 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. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. George Kosti was born on 25 April 1930. Japan Tours. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . Notes. St. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. :::: Singles Match. Bobby Jones, Boris Breznikoff, Buddy Wolff, Chris Taylor, Dave Muir, Dick Reynolds, Dusty. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. By Bryan Rose Nov 8, 2023. Burial. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. 1977. Lars Anderson defeats George Gadaski. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. :::: Singles Match. 1982. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. 3/6/67 – Moline, IL @ the Wharton Fieldhouse Billy Graham defeated George Gadaski. 1/14/79 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ the Maple Leaf Gardens US Champion Ricky Steamboat (sub NWA Champion Harley Race) defeated John Studd 19:31 Dino Bravo defeated AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel via dq in 20:32 Tiger Jeet Singh. :::: Singles Match. 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. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. X, Frankie Hester, George Gadaski,. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. After attending the local Hebrew school, he moved with his family to Kovno. Las Vegas, Nevada: - Handicap match: Sgt. 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. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. 1974. Notes.