1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. - Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Unknown wrestler getting flipped by Little Bruiser. Bastien, Double X vs. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 3. During the 1980s, Flair defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in All Japan Pro Wrestling. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. Ric Flair - Time Limit Draw (10:00) All workers. 1/8/72 – Macomb, IL Ray Stevens defeated Bull Bullinski Nick Bockwinkel defeated Red Bastien Billy Howard defeated Treach Phillips. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. To others, a laughing stock. - Masahiro Chono defeated Mike George to win the World Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Title . Big Luke Brown & Mighty Igor. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. 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. - Luke Graham beat George Gadaski - Bill Howard beat Buddy Smith. December 12, 1977. 2. :::: Singles Match. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. Notes. 06. 1976. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 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. 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. By Bryan Rose Nov 8, 2023. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Doug Gilbert, lost to The Alaskan & Big K by DQ 11/23 Fargo, ND w/. This website uses cookies. 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. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. Mad Dog Vachon. 1976. Charles Mason. Gadaski and Muir vs. - Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott - Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman . Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. Notes. . This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 13. The AWA announced that since Hansen. Billy Robinson, Buddy Wolfe, Geoff Portz, George Gadaski, Horst Hoffmann, Jim Brunzell, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, The Crusher, Yugo Babich Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- George Drake beat Ken Hollis. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Buck Zumhofe vs. Rhodes made his AWA television debut on January 8th, 1972 defeating George Gadaski. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. St. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. :::: Tag Team Match. 1981. St. 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. Little Beaver was born Lionel Giroux in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec in 1935. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. Bill Todd, George Drake, George Gadaski, Ken Yates, Killer Kowalski, Kurt von Steiger, Little Beaver, Little Brutus, Mad Dog Vachon, Nick Adams, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?)Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. George “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. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. - Dory Funk Jr. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. The Alaskan defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. . Lars Anderson defeats George Gadaski. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. . 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. 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. 1969. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. :::: Singles Match. Click here to send us the missing information. AWA All Star Wrestling. Stella Nixon. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. Dr. They did their jobs (literally and figuratively) as well as any enhancement talent ever has. Click here to send us the missing information. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. Chicago, Illinois: - Dick the Bruiser & The Crusher beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens by DQ - Wahoo McDaniel beat Baron Von Raschke - Sailor Art Thomas drew Blackjack Lanza - Superstar Billy Graham beat George ScottWhen the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Alias. Internet Wrestling Database. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. 1982 - Sgt. This website uses cookies. 1978. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. AWA All Star Wrestling. 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. 1978. Click here to send us the missing information. Drasin was trained by the late Johnnie Mae Young and debuted in 1965 and wrestled in California including for the LeBells. He dropped out of. He refereed. Verne Gagne. Croix, Wisconsin. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. 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. Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. Tito Santana vs. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher &. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. Click here to send us the missing information. Click here to send us the missing information. X def George Gadaski January 21, 1968 – St. Internet Wrestling Database. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. 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. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. George Kosti. A professional wrestler since 1972, Ric Flair is generally considered to be one of. Click here to send us the missing information. 1978. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . 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. 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 GouletInternet Wrestling Database. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Ben DeLeon. 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. 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. 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). Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1979. B. 17. B. 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. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. ) 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. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. Internet Wrestling Database. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. 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. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Young, Hogan Vs. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. 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. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. Bryan & Vinny Show. 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. George F. 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. Murphey. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. Ric Flair. Macon, Georgia: - Ron Garvin and Roger Kirby defeated Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden to win the NWA Macon Tag Team Titles Mobile, Alabama: - Bobby Fields and Bob Kelly defeated The Hell's Angels for the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles 1976 Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Larry Hennig, Mars Monroe, Princess Little Cloud, Rene Goulet, The Big K, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Big K beat George Gadaski. Self (1980-1982) unknown episodes Dutch MantellDave Cox, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Leroy Hirsch, Mike Murlaski, Reggie Parks, Roy Burke Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneDick The Bruiser, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Johnny Valentine, Jose Quintero, Kenny Jay, Ken Yates, Mike Murlowski, Rene Goulet, The Crusher Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Donald Bernier Sr. Internet Wrestling Database. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. He is. "George Kosti. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. He was a TV enhancement guy. 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. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. December 12, 1977. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. Clayton George Knowlton. 08141976 AWA All-Star Wrestling7. Bastien, Double X vs. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. 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. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1977. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. S. :::: Singles Match. 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. 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. 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. Notes. 1978. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. All workers. Click here to send us the missing information. All workers. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Bryan and Vinny Show. 1981. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. 0 0x 8. George. 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. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). X, Dutch Savage, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Luke Brown, Mad Dog Vachon, Mighty Igor Vodik, Rene Goulet Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- George Gadaski beat Ben Deleon by DQ. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. But who was counting? Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. George Gadaski Also known as Johnny Costa, George Kosti. George Gadaski. Samoa Joe vacates ROH Television title on AEW Dynamite. X COR, in a Non Title Match, Flying Redheads Red Bastien & Billy Red Lyons beat Canadian Tag Team Champions Dutch Savage & Bob Brown in 2 of 3 falls, Bill Watts beat Mad Dog Vachon, Butcher Vachon beat Rene Goulet, Al Tomko beat George Gadaski. 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. All workers. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. 1971. Wrestler. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 1976 George “Scrap-Iron” Gadaski was an iconic figure in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) well into the 1980’s, putting over countless top stars who came through the Gagne territory. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. - George Gadaski beat Tony Leone. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Duration: 4m 54s. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. (Hansen was ordered to lose the belt to Bockwinkel and refused and left the building, ran over the AWA belt with his pickup and mailed the belt back to Gagne). 1972. Click here to send us the missing information. Bockwinkel knocked Gagne out of the ring with a pile driver and revived Gadaski who started the count, but fell unconscious before he could finish it. 1971. 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. Mad Dog Vachon defeats Leroy Hirsch. Internet Wrestling Database. 2. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. 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. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. This website uses cookies. 1985. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. Richard A. Notes. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. Croix, Wisconsin. All workers. Followed closely y Mike Jackson and Private Terry Daniels. 1982. 2K views 15 years ago. He helped set up the ring at house shows. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. :::: Tag Team Match. This website uses cookies. 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. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. 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. he began his. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 1976George “Scrap-Iron” Gadaski was an iconic figure in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) well into the 1980’s, putting over countless top stars who came through the Gagne territory. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. 1977. Click here to send us the missing information. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This website uses cookies. 1969. 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. He traveled a few hundred days a year, traveling by car hundreds of miles to the next city with the ring. Notes. 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. Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. 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. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. 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. Notes. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. - 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. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. 1976. :::: Singles Match. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. 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. Burial. 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. 12. Recommended Articles. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric. 1986. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. Click here to send us the missing information. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. All workers. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Cowboy Bob Bradley was born Robert Claton Bradley in Dickens County, TX, in February 1935. 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. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. 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. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Yates in the early 70s. 1952 Kansas City, Kansas: - Tarzan Kowalski beat Jim Henry 2 out of 3 falls - Sonny Myers and Bob Orton Sr. I thought Kenny Jay had died before Verne, but I may have been thinking about George Gadaski. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K---Current Total Rating . Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. . Las Vegas, Nevada: - Handicap match: Sgt. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. George Gadaski (1970-1981) unknown episodes Ray Stevens. This website uses cookies. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. Click here to send us the missing information. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. X - Larry Hennig beat George Gadaski. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TV Bob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. Mad Dog Vachon Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. Internet Wrestling Database. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. 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. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Click here to send us the missing information. Notes. 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. 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. 1969. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne no contest 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. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Dick Murdoch inside the chain-link fence - Ric Flair defeated Ted DiBiase Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Valid votes: 2. 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 match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once.