Croix, Wisconsin. 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. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. 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 Leone (11:53. Singles Match. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. X, George Gadaski,. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensLarry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. Internet Wrestling Database. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. Flair continued to improve and won Rookie. Flair signed to the American Wrestling Association (AWA) in 1973, and in October 1973, his first broadcasted fight was aired on TV against Roddy Piper. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. He received his medical degree from St. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. St. 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. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. Alex Hammerstone to make GCW debut in December. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. All workers. I’d interviewed him a couple of times over the years, and my wife had met him at a Texas fan fest. 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. Putski pinned Breznikoff Referee Merv Hunter Billy Graham no contest Baron Von Raschke 12:00 Dr. 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. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. He drove the ring truck. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. 15. X, Frankie Hester, George Gadaski,. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. On his To Be The Man podcast,. ” “Dr. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. Gadaski and Muir vs. Click here to send us the missing information. 1972. 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. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 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. :::: Tag Team Match. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - Yugo Babich beat George Gadaski. 1969. 12. 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. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). 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. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. Valid votes: 2. Click here to send us the missing information. Notes. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. 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. Billy Robinson, George Gadaski, George Scott, Ivan Koloff, Lani Kealoha, Nick Bockwinkel, Rene Goulet, Superstar Billy Graham Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneSummerSlam 2004 and 2010 both took place on this day in wrestling history. Heavyweight Champion Lazertron fought Nelson Royal to a draw - The MOD Squad defeated Kendall Windham & Todd Champion - Jimmy Valiant defeated Arn Anderson via disqualification Rock Rogowski beat George Gadaski 12/2/67 Chicago, IL @ International Amphitheatre Dr X beat Dick the Bruiser dq Mitsu Arakawa & Dr Moto beat Wilbur Snyder & Pat O'Connor to win the AWA Tag Team title Mighty Igor Vodik beat Big K Blackjack Lanza drew Moose Cholak Harley Race beat Jack Pesek Bill Watts beat the Assassin Won a battle of the losers feud with Kenny K. Maybe because he’s been a part of my world. December 12, 1977. This website uses cookies. Yates in the early 70s. But who was counting?Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. 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. 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. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. (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). Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. When Dr. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. 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 Gadaski- Real name George Kosti. 1970. This website uses cookies. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 1982 - Sgt. ) - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. George. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. 1977. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. - Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. George Gadaski: To show more matches, change the "Results per Page" value above. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. George Gadaski & Frank Reese Greg Gagne d. Murphey. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. Dr. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. 1979. 1978. 14. Wrestling" Tim Woods defeated Buddy Colt - In a karate is legal match, Florida Champion Paul Jones defeated Hiro Matsuda - Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Mike George & Bob Griffin. I remember when I used to watch wrestling every week (broadcast from a studio in Minneapolis), George Gadaski was scripted to lose almost every single time, against a big-name wrestler that was being promoted. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. 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. The doctor, Dr George Zahorian, was given a three-year prison sentence, while the company tightened its drug policy. Dr. Notes. 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. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. Scroll to Continue. 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. 1974. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. Clayton George Knowlton. He drove the ring truck. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1976. 0 1x 6. Charles Mason. George Gadaski Stan Hansen & Bobby Duncum vs. This website uses cookies. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. Internet Wrestling Database. Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks defeat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. 13. . Born in 1930. Internet Wrestling Database. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. Tito Santana vs. George Adamski with a photograph of a Venusian Scout on February 18, 1959. Ric Flair. ) 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. 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. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. 1978. Notes. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Sapporo, Japan: - Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Danny Hodge and Wilbur Snyder for the NWA International Tag Team Titles Tampa, Florida: - Hans Mortier defeated The Gladiator (Rick Hunter) to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title- Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. Death. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. 04. 2. 1981. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. No children lived there or were present at the. 1976. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. The other most-famous All-Star wrestler to face almost-weekly defeat was George "Scrap Iron'' Gadaski. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. 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. This website uses cookies. Big Luke Brown &. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. Notes. 1971. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. :::: Singles Match. George Gadaski defeated Nacho Berrera: 6: AWA @ St. Scroll to Continue. Paul Civic Center in St. Singles Match. - Clem Turner beat George Gadaski - Ramon Torres beat Big K. Heenan pinned Hennig 2. 0 0x 9. He helped set up the ring at house shows. 1978. Dangerously ; Lord Alfred Hayes † Bobby Heenan † Dick Jonkowski (ring announcer/commentator) Rodger Kent (ringside announcer) † Scott LeDoux † Lee Marshall (announcer/commentator) † Marty Miller From there, they build up a match between George ‘Scrap Iron’ Gadaski and Kenny Jay, a loser’s league match, and it sold out everywhere, that match. 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. 1969. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. ::::. Click here to send us the missing information. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 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. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/24 Minneapolis, MN. 0 0x 7. 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 . 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. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. - Rick McCord defeated Mike George - Ranger Ross & Steve Ray defeated Rip Morgan & Jack Victory - WCW TV Champion Bobby Eaton (sub. 12. :::: Singles Match. Harley Race defeats George Drake (19:00):::: Not recommended yet. Birth. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (real name: John Kosti) to a. 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. :::: Tag Team Match. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. 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. 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. St. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. He was a TV enhancement guy. Please click this line if you do not care and want. This website uses cookies. 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. 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, 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. 1971. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. George Adamski. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling. 1970. 1973. Mobile, Alabama: - Bob Kelly and Ramon Perez defeated Mitsu and Sugi Sito to win the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles. Please click this line if you do not care and. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. 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. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. 12. :::: Singles Match. Ric Flair made his professional debut as a 23-year old in December 1972 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, against George Gadaski in a 10 minutes match that ended as a draw. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. - Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott - Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman . Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. George Gadaski vs. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. X” Dick Beyer, Joyce Paustian and Kenny Jay in 2011. 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. 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. AWA All Star Wrestling. George Kosti. X defeats George Gadaski. Followed closely y Mike Jackson and Private Terry Daniels. Clayton George Knowlton. 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. . 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. 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. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. Paul, MN w/. Goldie Rogers Johnny Weaver & Jay Youngblood d. Roles: Singles Wrestler Road Agent Referee. St. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. 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. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. 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. 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. Notes. 1974. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Click here to send us the missing information. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. December 12, 1977. 1976. All workers. 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. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. Valid votes: none. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. Click here to send us the missing information. View contact information: phones, addresses, emails and networks. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. X, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Ken Yates, The Crusher, Verne. 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. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. Las Vegas, Nevada: - Handicap match: Sgt. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. . Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. All workers. - George South defeated Gladiator #1 - The Italian Stallion defeated Thunderfoot #2 - Rocky King defeated Thunderfoot #1 - NWA Jr. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. Bastien, Double X vs. 1973. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. 30 minute show. Harley Race & Larry Hennig defeat George Drake & Paul Christy. 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). 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. By Bryan Rose Nov 8, 2023. :::: Singles Match. 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. Awards. Internet Wrestling Database. Jerry Blackwell & John Studd defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Gadaski was. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. B. 1977. The Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon) defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. Fargo, North Dakota: - In an Indian Strap Match: Wahoo McDaniel beat Superstar Billy Graham - Billy Robinson & Geoff Portz beat AWA Tag Team Champions Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens on a 3rd fall DQ - Reggie Parks beat Rene Goulet- Jim Raschke (Baron Von Raschke) beat George Gadaski. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. "- Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Kenny Jay & George Gadaski - Khosrow Vaziri beat Rock Riddle. 1977. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeat Caesar Pavlon & Peter Lee:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Wrestler. 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. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. The perennial. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. 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. 7/22/69 – Duluth, MN @ the Arena Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon defeated The Crusher &. :::: Tag Team Match. 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. Larry Zbyszko. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. Larry Hennig defeats Billy Red Cloud by DQ:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Alias. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. AWA All-Star Wrestling - TV-Show @ Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 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. 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:. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. 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. "Two of the all-time great characters, and they both loved wrestling,'' said Greg Gagne. Notes. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. He died on 13 December 1982. This website uses cookies. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. 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.