Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. Mad Dog Vachon. This website uses cookies. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. 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. 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. 30 minute show. 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. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. 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. Nacho Berrera Tunney @ Toronto, Ontario – Maple Leaf Gardens – August 9, 1981 Steve Bolus fought Frankie Laine to a draw Billy Red Lyons d. Click here to send us the missing information. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. 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 TitleInternet Wrestling Database. 1981. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Click here to send us the missing information. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. 9/28/74 – St Paul, MN @ Civic Center Flair has unsurprisingly discussed his first-ever wrestling match at length, which saw him compete against George Gadaski in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. 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 . This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. All workers. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. 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. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. 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. While renovations were being done on the house some time later, workers saw a young boy watching them from one of the windows of the home. 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. This website uses cookies. Actor: WWE Raw. Notes. 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. 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. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. 1976. 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 website uses cookies. X & Larry Hennig by DQ. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. Dr X vs. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. 15. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. 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. Burial. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. 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. 1973. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Dory Funk Jr. George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. 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. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. 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. Angezeigt werden die Einträge 1 bis 100 von insgesamt 710 Einträgen, die. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. 1970. 1982. When 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. Übersicht; Karriere; Matches; Matchstatistiken; Wertungen; Kommentare; Matches. Tito Santana vs. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. Jesse Ventura (Ellering topped Jesse’s 610 lb. The Kentuckians: Jake “Tiny” Smith – Luke “Big Boy” Brown (C) def George Gadaski – Jim Grabmire October 20, 1966 – Sioux Falls, SD – Coliseum Luke “Big Boy” Brown vs. Wrestler. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1978. Click here to send us the missing information. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). 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. All workers. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. 16. 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. 1969. Singles Match. He helped set up the ring at house shows. Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks defeat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Buck Zumhofe vs. 13. 0 1x 6. St. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. :::: Singles Match. This website uses cookies. 1971. Grant. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Orlando, Florida: - Mike Graham & Kevin Sullivan & Terry Allen (Magnum TA) beat Jim Garvin & the Texan & Vic RossitaniBill Howard, Bill Watts, Caesar Pavlon, Don Muraco, Dusty Rhodes, George Gadaski, Higo Hamaguchi, Ivan Koloff, Larry Hennig, Moose Cholak, Ramon Torres, Rene Goulet, The Big K, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?)Internet Wrestling Database. 1969. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. 1977. St. George Gadaski (1970-1981) unknown episodes Ray Stevens. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Croix, Wisconsin. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. 1981. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. Verne Gagne. Dragon King. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Bruno Sammartino: 2: Gene Kiniski: 3: Lou Thesz: 4: Rikidozan: 5: Buddy Rogers: 6: Giant Baba: 7: Pat O'Connor: 8: Toyonobori: 9: Dory Funk Jr. Monday, October 16, 2023. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Joe Scarpello, Mad Dog Vachon, Mike Spangler, Stan The Moose, The Vachons, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay . Click here to send us the missing information. Internet Wrestling Database. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Giant Baba: 2: Bruno Sammartino: 3: Verne Gagne: 4: Nick Bockwinkel: 5: Dory Funk Jr. . - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. Unknown wrestler getting flipped by Little Bruiser. Gadaski was. Actor: WWE Raw. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. ) Where is The Flying Frenchman Rene Goulet, with his lovely sequined glove?I quickly found one that featured Jay and another all-time popular jobber, George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, and they were up against a heel tag team of Adrian Adonis and our former Governor Jesse Ventura. AEW. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. S. – Moorhead, MN. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. - George Gadaski beat Tony Leone. 1. All workers. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Samoa Joe vacates ROH Television title on AEW Dynamite. 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. Dutch Savage & Hard Boiled Haggerty defeat Kenny Jay & Ken Yates:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. - Luke Graham beat George Gadaski - Bill Howard beat Buddy Smith. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. 1978. This website uses cookies. Internet Wrestling Database. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Bastien, Double X vs. he began his. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 2. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. - Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. B. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. ” “Dr. Figure Four Daily- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. George Kosti. Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Full Gear 2023 plus AEW Collision and Rampage! By Bryan Alvarez Nov 20, 2023. :::: Tag Team Match. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. George. 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). 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 - Scott Irwin ddq Jan NelsonBoris Breznikoff defeats George Gadaski. Larry Hennig defeats Billy Red Cloud by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. 1935 St. This website uses cookies. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. 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. 1978. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. 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. Check social media profiles, photos and videos, resumes and CV, public records, news, work history, memorials, arrest records and publications. Minneapolis, Minnesota: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat Dr X & Mad Dog Vachon - Wilbur Snyder beat Hans Hermann - Bull Bullinski beat Joe Guzman - Jack Pesek beat Kenny JayGreg Gagne defeats George Gadaski. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. Bobby Duncum & Ken Patera defeat George Gadaski & Woody Wilson. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Paul Civic Center in St. Michael T. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. December 12 1977, AWA All Star Wrestling. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Billy Red Cloud, Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Larry Hennig, Mad Dog Vachon, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. The Crusher defeats Bob Sabre. This website uses cookies. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. 1980. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. George Gadaski Auch aufgetreten als Johnny Costa, George Kosti. 2K views 15 years ago. Wrestling Observer Live. Valid votes: 2. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He received his medical degree from St. Notes. Bobby Jones, Boris Breznikoff, Buddy Wolff, Chris Taylor, Dave Muir, Dick Reynolds, Dusty. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. 12. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. 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. All workers. 3/6/67 – Moline, IL @ the Wharton Fieldhouse Billy Graham defeated George Gadaski. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. 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. 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. Paul, MN w/. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. George Kadish was born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin in Raseiniai, Lithuania, in 1910. Fans left the Arena thinking Jones was the new champ, but later. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Croix, Wisconsin. Bill Watts, Dr. Internet Wrestling Database. All workers. com. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A must-read book for pioneer era fans. "Two of the all-time great characters, and they both loved wrestling,'' said Greg Gagne. 1978. Andre The Giant, Bill Crouch, Bill Howard, Billy Robinson, Caesar Pavlon, George Gadaski, Ivan Koloff, Kenny Jay, Ray Stevens, Superstar Billy Graham Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneSuperstar Billy Graham beat George Gadaski October 10, 1972 Sioux Falls SD Superstar Billy Graham pinned George Scott October 11, 1972 Duluth, MN att:1230 Superstar Billy Graham pinned George Gadaski 12:00 October 13, 1972 Rockford, IL Superstar Billy Graham beat George Gadaski October 14, 1972 Minneapolis, MN TV. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. George F. Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. Rooster Griffin, Kenny Jay, George Gadaski, Buddy Lane-. 1976 . Dr. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. AWA All Star Wrestling. 1970. He drove the ring truck. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. 30 minute show. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. 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. 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. 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. 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. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Notes. Valid votes:. He stopped in the AWA but his Cagematch profile only lists one taping he did for the group where he beat George Gadaski (who is the answer to the trivia question of Ric Flair’s first opponent in 1972), and Don Reese. 1979. :::: Singles Match. 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. This website uses cookies. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. He helped set up the ring at house shows. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 19760:00 / 9:48 Jesse Ventura & Adrian Adonis vs Kenny Jay & George Gadaski AWA stuff 29. :::: Tag Team Match. Doug Gilbert, lost to The Alaskan & Big K by DQ 11/23 Fargo, ND w/. 1982 - Sgt. X entered the ring, masked and menacing, stomping around and making mock runs at the shrieking folks in the first row, Kent would invariably explain:. Saito for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title. 17. 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). Croix, Wisconsin. George's. Charles Mason. 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. At the Aleksotas. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. To see all. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. 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. Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. Click here to send us the missing information. Ric Flair draw George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski(10:00)--1st Professional Match 12/13 Fargo, ND Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/17 Green Bay, WI Ric Flair draw Big K(Stan Kowalski) 12/26 Moline, IL Larry Hennig beat Ric Flair 12/29 Chicago, IL Flair participated in a battle royal 12/27 Mitchell, SD Ric Flair vs. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. Other Wrestling. Internet Wrestling Database. St. 1982 - Sgt. George Gadaski Stan Hansen & Bobby Duncum vs. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. A professional wrestler since 1972, Ric Flair is generally considered to be one of. This website uses cookies. Death. Duration: 4m 54s. I thought Kenny Jay had died before Verne, but I may have been thinking about George Gadaski. 1969. 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. George Gadaski, the referee, had been knocked out in a corner collision. 2. 1976. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . 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. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. “He treated. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. Alex Hammerstone to make GCW debut in December. We would be pleased if you would write one. The win made the brothers Funk (along with Dory) the first-and to this. 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. 15. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. While renovations were being done on the house some time later, workers saw a young boy watching them from one of the windows of the home. 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. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. 8/31/77 – Davenport, IA @ the Palmer Auditorium AWA Tag Team Champions Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell defeated Blackjack Lanza & Bobby Duncum Super Destroyer & Angelo Mosca & Lord Alfred Hayes defeated Larry Hennig & Steve. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Jose Quintero, Ken Yates, Larry Hennig, Mark Starr, Rene Goulet, Roy Burke, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneBill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. I’d interviewed him a couple of times over the years, and my wife had met him at a Texas fan fest. This website uses cookies. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. 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. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. Heenan pinned Hennig 2. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1981. Click here to send us the missing information. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Notes. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. 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. 1986. An associated email address for George Bockwinkel is ginboc***@yahoo. Scroll to Continue. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. :::: Singles Match. :::: Singles Match.