Notes. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. Mad Dog Vachon defeats Leroy Hirsch. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. Rene. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. 1971. Death. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. 1974. Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. 1981. 2. 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. Orlando, Florida: - Southern Champion "Mr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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). 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. Japan Tours. 1969. 1978. X, Frankie Hester, George Gadaski,. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . 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. X defeats George Gadaski. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. 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. 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. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. 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. 30 minute show. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 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. Putski pinned Breznikoff Referee Merv Hunter Billy Graham no contest Baron Von Raschke 12:00 Dr. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. X defeated George Gadaski. Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, Kenny Jay, Mark Starr, Nick Bockwinkel, Rodeo Jones, Superstar Billy Graham, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneWhen Iron Man George Gadaski made his characteristic move, Roger Kent would say, "That's an Arm Bar with a Twist–sounds like a drink to me!" And we laughed every time. 1970. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Ric Flair is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager who has a net worth of $500 thousand. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Singles Match. 1976. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. 3. Internet Wrestling Database. George Gadaski (George Kosti) died of cancer at the age of 52 in St. - Dory Funk Jr. 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. No children lived there or were present at the. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 12. Valid votes:. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. 2K views 15 years ago. 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. Dr. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 06. Notes. Buck Zumhofe vs. Scrapiron. All workers. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. Mad Dog Vachon. 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. Notes. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. B. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Figure Four Daily- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. Hennig won 2nd fall 3. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Abdullah Ahma, Bill Howard, Billy Red Cloud, Blackjack Daniels, Blackjack Lanza, George. Formed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. 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. This website uses cookies. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Robinson pinned Stevens 3. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. 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. 1979. AWA World Tag Team Title Match. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. St. 1972. 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. 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. 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. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Wrestling Observer Live. Born in 1930. Heenan pinned Hennig 2. 14. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 01/03 Winnipeg, Manitoba Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson beat Bill Watts in a handicap match 01/04 Minneapolis, MN(TV) Lars Anderson beat Ken Yates 01/05 St. . Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. . Yates in the early 70s. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. Butcher Vachon Edouard Carpentier vs. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. Rooster Griffin, Kenny Jay, George Gadaski, Buddy Lane-. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. 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. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Category: Sports. 1974. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. Dragon King. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. 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. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. 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. - 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. 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. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. George Gadaski vs. Jos Leduc defeated Ivan Crankovic. 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. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. 1971. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Nickname. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. 1980. 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. This website uses cookies. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. Notes. 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. 1976 . ” “Dr. 1969. Click here to send us the missing information. All workers. Doug Gilbert, lost to The Alaskan & Big K by DQ 11/23 Fargo, ND w/. Quite a good seller. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. 1976. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. He always put on a good show, though. This website uses cookies. AWA All Star Wrestling. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. 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. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1978. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. 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. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. . He dropped out of. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. Bill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne vs. 30 minute show. He died on 13 December 1982. This website uses cookies. 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. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. Valid votes: 2. Even today, more than half a century after his death, George Adamski remains one of the most curious and controversial characters in UFO. 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. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. George Kadish was born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin in Raseiniai, Lithuania, in 1910. 17. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. :::: Singles Match. George Gadaski [Awa 1981-08-08]- Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. December 12/01 St. 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Click here to send us the missing information. 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. Gadaski, Greg Gagne with a Beefcake/Hogan commentary, Raschke vs. 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. 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. 1969. 1979. All workers. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. 1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - World Tag Team Champions The Volkoff. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. St. The Crusher defeats Bob Sabre. Notes. 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. Los Angeles, California: Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. Croix, Wisconsin. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. 1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - World Red Bastien defeated George Grant George Gadaski defeated Dave Muir Reported Attendance: “crowd of 5,280” Notes: Original lineup had Bullinski vs. Birth. “He treated. Actor: WWE Raw. Please click this line if you do not care and want. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Awards. X def George Gadaski January 21, 1968 – St. April 25, 1930 Birth Place Saskatchewan, Canada Died December 13, 1982 (aged 52) Death Place Sainy Croix Falls, Wisconsin George Gadaski was a Professional wrestler . All workers. 1978. All workers. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. 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. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. Rocky King, & George South - Central States Heavyweight Championship Tournament Opening Round: Arn Anderson pinned Dave Patterson - Central States Heavyweight Championship Tournament Opening Round: Sam Houston defeated Tully Blanchard- Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. He helped set up the ring at house shows. All workers. ?? 12/30 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw. 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 . Buffalo, New York: - J. George Kadish, born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin (1910 – September 1997), was a Lithuanian Jewish photographer who documented life in the Kovno Ghetto during the Holocaust, the. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Murphey. 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. Singles Match. - Luke Graham beat George Gadaski - Bill Howard beat Buddy Smith. 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. 12. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Internet Wrestling Database. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. He refereed. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Full Gear 2023 plus AEW Collision and Rampage! By Bryan Alvarez Nov 20, 2023. 1981. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1980. 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. Young, Hogan Vs. Click here to send us the missing information. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric. Notes. 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. 1979. This website uses cookies. Notes. Max Blue. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Actor: WWE Raw. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. All workers. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. 1974. Verne Gagne beat Assassin #1 with his sleeper hold and then Gagne unmasked the badman and threw the mask into the crowd revealing Joe Tomasso. Click here to send us the missing information. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. 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. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. Bastien, Double X vs. Recommended Articles. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) 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. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. 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:. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel went to a no contest - Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell defeated Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke - Peter Maivia defeated Kim Duk - Billy Francis defeated Moose Morowski1976 - In Dixon, Illinois; Larry Hennig & Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Nick Bockwinkel & Blackjack Lanza & Bobby Duncum, Baron Von Raschke beat Bull Bullinski, Buddy Wolff beat Buck Zumhofe and Peter Maivia beat George GadaskiInternet Wrestling Database. George Gadaski defeated Bob Boyer Reported Attendance: “Large” 3/4/67 – St. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Matches Fought. 1978. 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. George's. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. All workers. St. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Click here to send us the missing information. Paul, MN w/. 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. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. 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. - Masahiro Chono defeated Mike George to win the World Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Title . Click here to send us the missing information. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. Clayton George Knowlton. he began his. Click here to send us the missing information. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of. Lars Anderson defeats George Gadaski. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. :::: Singles Match. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. 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. Big Luke Brown & Mighty Igor. 12. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. :::: Singles Match. After attending the local Hebrew school, he moved with his family to Kovno. 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. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher & Verne Gagne Luke Brown drew Dr. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. 14. 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. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. When Dr. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Samoa Joe vacates ROH Television title on AEW Dynamite. Notes. Dale Lewis – Handsome Harley Race (Handicap Match) Ivan Koloff beat Ric Flair & George Gadaski by DQ in a handicap match 11/21 Fargo, ND Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/22 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/23 Peoria, IL George Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. :::: Tag Team Match. This website uses cookies. Internet Wrestling Database. Ben DeLeon. St. 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. 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. Sadly, Ric got caught in an accident and almost had to leave the ring. George Gadaski: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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.