Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. 1986. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks by DQ. Paul, MN Lars Anderson beat Chris MarkoffOn that date in 1972 Flair made his pro debut, going to a 10-minute draw with the late “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski (who also set up the ring among many other invaluable chores). - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. Singles Match. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Internet Wrestling Database. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. 1969. :::: Singles Match. ) - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Gadaski, Greg Gagne with a Beefcake/Hogan commentary, Raschke vs. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. 1978. Notes. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. :::: Tag Team Match. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. 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. ?? 12/30 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw. 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. Rhodes made his AWA television debut on January 8th, 1972 defeating George Gadaski. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Lars Anderson defeats George Gadaski. 12. Nacho Berrera Tunney @ Toronto, Ontario – Maple Leaf Gardens – August 9, 1981 Steve Bolus fought Frankie Laine to a draw Billy Red Lyons d. 1980. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. This website uses cookies. Bill Watts, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Harley Race, Mad Dog Vachon, Rene Goulet, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. 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. 1/7/78 – Brainerd, MN @ the National Guard Armory Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. Actor: WWE Raw. George Kosti (April 25, 1930 - December 16, 1982), better known by his ring name George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski, was a Canadian professional wrestler, road agent, and referee, best known for his tenure with the American Wrestling Assocation (AWA). 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. George Gadaski defeated Bob Boyer Reported Attendance: “Large” 3/4/67 – St. 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. Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K---Current Total Rating . This website uses cookies. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. Ric Flair - Time Limit Draw (10:00) All workers. Actor: WWE Raw. . He helped set up the ring at house shows. – Moorhead, MN. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Bastien, Double X vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. 17. He made his professional wrestling debut on. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. ::::. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. George Gadaski Also known as Johnny Costa, George Kosti. 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. Buffalo, New York: - J. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks defeat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. 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. 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. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. 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. 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. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. Notes. Hennig won 2nd fall 3. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 1980. This website uses cookies. Portland, Oregon: - Dutch Savage defeated Jesse Ventura to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title . Croix, Wisconsin. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Big Luke Brown & Mighty Igor. George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. 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. Samoa Joe vacates ROH Television title on AEW Dynamite. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Quite a good seller. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TV Bob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. Recommended Articles. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Scroll to Continue. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. 1978. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. The Alaskan defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1969. Ben DeLeon. Check social media profiles, photos and videos, resumes and CV, public records, news, work history, memorials, arrest records and publications. 1982 - Sgt. 06. 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. Tag Team Match. 1990. George Kadish was born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin in Raseiniai, Lithuania, in 1910. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. Duration: 4m 54s. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. 0 0x 7. Mad Dog Vachon defeats Leroy Hirsch. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . 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. Murphey. He is. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. St. 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. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. Fargo, North Dakota: - In an Indian Strap Match: Wahoo McDaniel beat Superstar Billy Graham - Billy Robinson & Geoff Portz beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens on a 3rd fall DQ - Reggie Parks beat Rene Goulet- Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. 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. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. 1969. Valid votes: 2. “He treated. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 2. 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. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. St. Clayton George Knowlton. Click here to send us the missing information. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. George 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 Referee Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron" --- Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: 2 Number of comments: 2 10. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. 0 0x. Cowboy Lang & Farmer Pete defeat Billy The Kid & Little TokyoAlso, Bob Ellis no contest Ivan Koloff, Ken Patera beat Vic Rossitani, Pepper Gomez beat Rene Goulet, Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski and Greg Gagne beat Bill Crouch; In Milwaukee, Wisconsin; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Superstar Billy Graham by dq, Wahoo McDaniel & Billy Robinson beat Blackjack Lanza & Blackjack. ) 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. Even today, more than half a century after his death, George Adamski remains one of the most curious and controversial characters in UFO. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. 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. :::: Tag Team Match. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. 1970. 04. 1976. Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. 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). Japan Tours. (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). - Super Destroyer & Lord Alfred Hayes beat Larry Hennig (sub Crusher) & George Gadaski - Ray Stevens no contest Angelo Mosca - Buddy Wolff beat Kenny Jay. AWA World Tag Team Title Match. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title . Notes. Sonny Rogers/Chuck Greenlee, Santana vs. Billy Robinson & Butch Malone (sub for Wilbur Snyder; Butch came out late in the match as Robinson fought 2 on 1 early) Weightlifting: Paul Ellering vs. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. 1977. 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. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 13. Bill Watts, Dr. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. Gadaski and Jay did score a few shocking victories including one over Baron Von Raschke and Horst Hoffman where Jay pinned. George Adamski was reportedly born in Poland in 1891, came to the U. The other most-famous All-Star wrestler to face almost-weekly defeat was George "Scrap Iron'' Gadaski. 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. Stella Nixon. The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. December 12, 1977. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. 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. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. 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. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. Ric Flair. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. But “The Nature Boy’ had. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Click here to send us the missing information. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Notes. All workers. 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. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. 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. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Monday, October 16, 2023. X, Frankie Hester, George Gadaski,. He beat Hodge on May 20th in New Orleans, and held the belt until September 10th, when he lost to Ramon Torres. Bobby Duncum & Ken Patera defeat George Gadaski & Woody Wilson. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/22 St. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. 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. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. Michael T. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski; 1977. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. Notes. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. 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. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Gadaski was. Notes. Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. Rene. 1975. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. 1971. Gladys Teresa Williams-O'Neal. George Gadaski- Real name George Kosti. 1982. Internet Wrestling Database. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. Bob Boyer, Dr. 1977. He died on 13 December 1982. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. . 1981. 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. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. Clayton George Knowlton. But who was counting?Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. Sapporo, Japan: - Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Danny Hodge and Wilbur Snyder for the NWA International Tag Team Titles Tampa, Florida: - Hans Mortier defeated The Gladiator (Rick Hunter) to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight TitleBilly Wicks, Bob Boyer, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Kenny Jay, Larry Hennig, Lou Thesz, Rene Goulet, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Super Destroyer Mark II beat George Gadaski. 1971. George Adamski. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. St. - Masahiro Chono defeated Mike George to win the World Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Title . (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Until now, there is no biography text. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. Internet Wrestling Database. 1976. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title. 1981. He drove the ring truck. Dutch Savage & Hard Boiled Haggerty defeat Kenny Jay & Ken Yates:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. Notes. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. AWA All Star Wrestling. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. All workers. 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 . Barrera, Ventura/Adonis interview re: November 1981 Oakland Battleroyal, Andre interview re:. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. lift with 700 lbs; post match Jesse threw powder in Paul’s eyes) Reported. Click here to send us the missing information. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. Gadaski and Jay almost always lost but always gave a great accounting of themselves in the ring and most importantly made their opponents look good. Ric Flair. 1971. 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. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. 17. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. 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. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. 0 0x 9. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. No children lived there or were present at the. "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Click here to send us the missing information. The past, present and future of wrestlingThe past, present and future of wrestlingThe past, present and future of wrestlingReferee 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. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A must-read book for pioneer era fans. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. Monterrey, Mexico:The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. Rooster Griffin, Kenny Jay, George Gadaski, Buddy Lane-. 1971. Paul Civic Center in St. 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. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. Croix, Wisconsin. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. 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. All workers. 1972. 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. Bill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher & Verne Gagne Luke Brown drew Dr. All workers. They did their jobs (literally and figuratively) as well as any enhancement talent ever has. Click here to send us the missing information. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. 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. 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. All workers. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. Minneapolis, Minnesota. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. 10. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. Rnk. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . George Gadaski (1970-1981) unknown episodes Ray Stevens. 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. George Adamski. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. - Bull Bullinski defeated George Gadaski. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. All workers. Atlanta, Georgia:Armando Rodriguez, Bill Howard, Bob Amel, Buddy Wolff, Caesar Pabon, Frank Hill, George Gadaski, Ivan Putski, Larry Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneKiller Kowalski defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne vs. Scrapiron.