Notes. 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. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. 1978. - Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. St. George Adamski was reportedly born in Poland in 1891, came to the U. November 8, 1966 – Columbus, NE – The Platte County Agricultural Exhibit Hall. This website uses cookies. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. No children lived there or were present at the. Gadaski was. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Paul Civic Center in St. 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. 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. :::: Singles Match. He spent the first few months of his career with the Gagne’s Minneapolis. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Memphis, Tennessee: - Ricky Morton pinned Gypsy Joe - Roy Rogers beat The Nightmare via DQ - Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin beat Tojo Yamamoto & Ric. During the 1980s, Flair defended the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in All Japan Pro Wrestling. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. George Gadaski vs. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. :::: Singles Match. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. Born in 1930. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. Paul, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/24 Duluth, MN Ric Flair vs. 1985. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. 0 0x 7. St. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 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. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. The AWA announced that since Hansen. AEW. Croix, Wisconsin. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. - Bull Bullinski defeated George Gadaski. Click here to send us the missing information. :::: Singles Match. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. 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. 1981. 2K views 15 years ago. Ric Flair is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager who has a net worth of $500 thousand. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. . To see all. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. George Gadaski. 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. Jose Quintero defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. This website uses cookies. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. Dr X vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. George Gadaski: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. The Crusher defeats Bob Sabre. Valid votes:. Louis, Missouri: - Dick the Bruiser defeated Bob Sweetan to retain the Missouri State Title George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Paul, Minnesota: - AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens beat Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell on a 3rd fall DQ - Dusty Rhodes beat Horst Hoffman - Billy Robinson beat Larry Heiniemi - Geoff Portz drew Buddy Wolff- George Gadaski beat Ben Deleon by DQ. Croix, Wisconsin. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. 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. This website uses cookies. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Shannon/Scholl (2/3), Hogan/Johnny V interview with Okerlund, Ed Boulder vs. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. Flair has listed his debut match as a 10-minute time limit draw with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski on December 10, 1972 at an AWA event in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. 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. This website uses cookies. 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 Brothers. Click here to send us the missing information. 3. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Second, Gagne, who was a genuinely skilled competitive amateur wrestler, had a personal interest in presenting himself as a serious athlete who used technique, rather than brawling, to win. 1969. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. But “The Nature Boy’ had. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Verne Gagne. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 1971. Bryan & Vinny Show. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. 1975. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel no contest The Crusher. drew in 45-minutes (no falls) 1956 Topeka, Kansas:Chris Markoff, Dick The Bruiser, Dr. 15. 1978. 1977. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. 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. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat Frankie Hester & George Gadaski. X, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Ken Yates, The Crusher, Verne. 1970. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. Max Blue. X, George Gadaski, George Scott, Ivan Koloff, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Rene Goulet, Superstar Billy Graham, Wahoo McDaniel Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Geoff Portz beat George Gadaski. Barrera, Ventura/Adonis interview re: November 1981 Oakland Battleroyal, Andre interview re:. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. 1969. 1978. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. with his parents at as a young boy and grew up in. He was a TV enhancement guy. Click here to send us the missing information. Japan Tours. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1979. 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. Notes. 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. Orlando, Florida: - Southern Champion "Mr. Caguas, Puerto Rico: - Invader I defeated Dick Steinborn to win the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title. Bockwinkel defeated Robinson 2. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K---Current Total Rating . Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. 06. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. 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. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. 1971. He set up the ring at house. X, George Gadaski, Hank Meadows, Ivan Koloff, Jack Bence,. 1973. 1977. Until now, there is no biography text. 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. O. lift with 700 lbs; post match Jesse threw powder in Paul’s eyes) Reported. St. Mexico City, Mexico: - El Canek defeated Riki Choshu to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title. Unknown wrestler getting flipped by Little Bruiser. Notes. Macon, Georgia: - Dusty Rhodes beat Stan Hansen - Mr Wrestling II beat AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel by DQ - Ole Anderson & Lars Anderson beat Rocky Johnson & Adrian Adonis (sub Wahoo McDaniel) - Abdullah The Butcher beat Tommy RichAmerican Wrestling Association (Old) Verne Gagne took an increasing interest in the management of the AWA, and eventually became the sole shareholder. Bastien, Double X vs. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. 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. 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. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. 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. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. Atlanta, Georgia: - Angelo Mosca won a tournament final for the vacant NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Other Wrestling. He received his medical degree from St. 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. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. AWA All Star Wrestling. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher & Verne Gagne Luke Brown drew Dr. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. Notes. Please click this line if you do not care and want. 13. X defeats George Gadaski. Click here to send us the missing information. The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. Scroll to Continue. Lord Alfred Hayes vs. St. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. 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. Monday, October 16, 2023. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. Click here to send us the missing information. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. He helped set up the ring at house shows. Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. 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. 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 defeated Ric Flair in 17:34 George Gadaski - Real name George Kosti. In the great city of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair had his debut match against George Gadaski on an AWA card. 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. We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. ) 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. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Angezeigt werden die Einträge 1 bis 100 von insgesamt 710 Einträgen, die. 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. 1990. :::: Tag Team Match. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. 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. 1974. 1972. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Michael T. December 12, 1977. 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. 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. 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. 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. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. 43 years ago today in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Ric Flair makes his professional wrestling debut, a 10-minute draw against George Gadaski. Paul, Minnesota (United States of America) Buck Zumhofe defeated George Gadaski: 7: AWA @ Green Bay 1981/06/14 @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin (United States of America) George Gadaski defeated Tony. 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. This website uses cookies. AWA World Tag Team Title Match. No children lived there or were present at the. Bastien, Double X vs. Click here to send us the missing information. He wrestled and refereed, set up the ring at house shows, and drove the ring truck himself. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Internet Wrestling Database. Buffalo, New York: - J. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. Hodge and Kirby have a lot of respect for each other. 1973. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. 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. 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. Drasin was trained by the late Johnnie Mae Young and debuted in 1965 and wrestled in California including for the LeBells. 1/7/71 – DePere, WI @ the St. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A must-read book for pioneer era fans. 1982 - Sgt. Larry Zbyszko. 1976. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Click here to send us the missing information. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Doug Gilbert, lost to The Alaskan & Big K by DQ 11/23 Fargo, ND w/. 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. 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. 16. They did their jobs (literally and figuratively) as well as any enhancement talent ever has. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. 1969. Ric Flair - Time Limit Draw (10:00) All workers. Fans left the Arena thinking Jones was the new champ, but later. 1970. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. 1979. 1976. . 1986. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. X defeated George Gadaski. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. George Kadish was born Zvi (Hirsh) Kadushin in Raseiniai, Lithuania, in 1910. Dino Bravo & Greg Gagne. 1. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. All workers. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. The Crusher defeats Freddie Rogers:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. AWA TV 8/8/81 (24/7) High Flyers vs. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. 1973. 1K subscribers 13K views 6 years ago December 13, 1981. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. 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,. Click here to send us the missing information. X & Larry Hennig by DQ. 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 . George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 1977. 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. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Nick Bockwinkel. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Sadly, Ric got caught in an accident and almost had to leave the ring. 1982. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV. All workers. 12. Hennig won 2nd fall 3. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. Rhodes was given a big push upon his arrival in the AWA and went over such competitors as. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. This website uses cookies. 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. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. 1980. Notes. 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. 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. 1971. St. All workers. George Gadaski The owner and operator of the AWA, or American Wrestling Association, for its entire history, the bad-ass Verne Gagne still maintained a ring presence for most of his career. Followed closely y Mike Jackson and Private Terry Daniels. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Croix, Wisconsin. 1971. Actor: WWE Raw. (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). 04. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. 1/17/68 – Moorhead, MN. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. AWA All Star Wrestling. Bill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. 1980. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. Heavyweight title), the Alaskans- (Rick Renslow and Dave Wagner, although, even they recieved a. Saito for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title - Dante and The Great Mephisto defeated Sailor Art Thomas and Thunderbolt Patterson to win the Florida NWA Southern Tag Team Titles. Notes. Randy Barber of Mid South is the best jobber of all time. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1971. 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. George Kosti. 1978. 1982 - Sgt. 1986. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. The perennial. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. 12. Putski pinned Breznikoff Referee Merv Hunter Billy Graham no contest Baron Von Raschke 12:00 Dr. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. George Gadaski defeats The Big K by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. After attending the local Hebrew school, he moved with his family to Kovno. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. He dropped out of. :::: Singles Match. Amagasaki, Japan: - Harley Race defeated Giant Baba to win the NWA World title. Notes. All workers. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/22 St. Minneapolis, Minnesota. - Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. When Dr. This website uses cookies. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. 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. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. The Alaskan & The Big K defeat George Drake & Jim Sails:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. 3/6/67 – Moline, IL @ the Wharton Fieldhouse Billy Graham defeated George Gadaski. George Gadaski Also known as Johnny Costa, George Kosti. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Murphey. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.