- Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. The perennial. December 12, 1977. - Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott - Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman . 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. 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. Tito Santana vs. 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. 12. 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. Memphis, Tennessee: - King. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). Michael T. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Mark Starr. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. The Crusher defeats Freddie Rogers:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 43 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. George Adamski was reportedly born in Poland in 1891, came to the U. 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. - Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. He made his professional wrestling debut on. - Bull Bullinski defeated George Gadaski. :::: Tag Team Match. The Crusher defeats Jose Quintero. 1979. 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. 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. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. 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. Awards. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensVerne Gagne VS George 'Scrap Iron' Gadaski 08111976. Birth. 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. 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. Scroll to Continue. Where is Scrap Iron George Gadaski? (Alas, he is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Clayton, Wis. Drasin was trained by the late Johnnie Mae Young and debuted in 1965 and wrestled in California including for the LeBells. Paul, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers 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. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. So, that's 12 suggestions, an even dozen, to get an AWA Hall Of Fame started. 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. 10. 14. Actor, Producer. - Roger Kirby & Chris Markoff beat George Gadaski & Kenny Jay. Bryan & Vinny Show. George Gadaski. :::: Singles Match. Click here to send us the missing information. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. Hennig won 2nd fall 3. Jesse Ventura (Ellering topped Jesse’s 610 lb. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 1982 - Sgt. – Moorhead, MN. 13. 08141976 AWA All-Star WrestlingNovember 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. Dr. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Internet Wrestling Database. Ed Boulder Vs. Sonny Rogers/Chuck Greenlee, Santana vs. Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. St. Click here to send us the missing information. George. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. San Antonio, Texas: - Wahoo McDaniel and Terry Funk defeated Tully Blanchard and Gino Hernandez for the Southwest Tag Team Titles. 16 Dec 1982 (aged 52) Saint Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. 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 ScottRed Bastien defeated George Grant George Gadaski defeated Dave Muir Reported Attendance: “crowd of 5,280” Notes: Original lineup had Bullinski vs. Formed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. The East West Connection, Jesse "The Body" Ventura and "Golden Boy" Adrian Adonis take on. 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. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. Please click this line if you do not care and. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. 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 vs. December 12/01 St. He is. 1970. - Frank Hill beat George Gadaski. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Click here to send us the missing information. Butcher Vachon, Dave Cox, George. - George Gadaski beat Kenny Jay 1976. - 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. Actor: WWE Raw. Barrera, Ventura/Adonis interview re: November 1981 Oakland Battleroyal, Andre interview re:. 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. - Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski. All workers. Randy Barber of Mid South is the best jobber of all time. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. 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. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. 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. 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. Minneapolis, Minnesota. - Rock Rogowski (Ole Anderson) beat George Gadaski. The family business was raised on a wheat farm in Limerick, Saskatchewan. 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. Orlando, Florida: - Jack Brisco defeated Mr. Saito for the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title. ”12/28 Minneapolis, MN Lars Anderson beat George Gadaski 12/20 Moline, IL Lars Anderson no contest with Bill Watts . Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1979. Peter Maivia beat George Gadaski; 1977. Duration: 4m 54s. He set up the ring at house. I would envision some sort of special meritorious service mentions for two great carpenters/enhancement wrestlers: George Gadaski and Kenny Jay. He spent the first few months of his career with the Gagne’s Minneapolis. Richard A. 1/6/73 – St Paul, MN @ the Civic Center Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens defeated Verne Gagne & Billy Robinson in a 2/3 falls match to regain the AWA tag team title 1. Portland, Oregon: - Dutch Savage defeated Jesse Ventura to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title . 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TVBob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. 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 . Check social media profiles, photos and videos, resumes and CV, public records, news, work history, memorials, arrest records and publications. Internet Wrestling Database. Lars Anderson defeats George Gadaski. 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). Geoff Portz 11/29 Rockford, IL Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/30 Chicago, IL Ric Flair draw Greg Gagne. 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. It’s hard for me to imagine a world without Lord James “Tally Ho” Blears in it. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Dallas, Texas:Internet Wrestling Database. To see all. George F. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Dusty Rhodes defeated George Gadaski. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. Bill Howard, Don Muraco, Dr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 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. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. - Luke Graham beat George Gadaski - Bill Howard beat Buddy Smith. Scroll to Continue. Robinson pinned Stevens 3. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. 1971. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. This website uses cookies. . Notes. St. Harley Race defeats George Drake (19:00):::: Not recommended yet. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. - Ric Flair drew 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. - Mike George defeated Billy Howard - Bulldog Bob Brown and Buzz Tyler defeated Jesse Barr and Spike Huber. lift with 700 lbs; post match Jesse threw powder in Paul’s eyes) Reported. 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. 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. Heenan pinned Hennig 2. This website uses cookies. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). Paul 1981/07/19 @ St. 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. Notes. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. 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. November 8, 1966 – Columbus, NE – The Platte County Agricultural Exhibit Hall. Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Guy Taylor, Harley Race, Johnny Powers, Jose Quintero, Ken Yates, Larry Hennig, Mark Starr, Rene Goulet, Roy Burke, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneBill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Wrestling Observer Live. On his To Be The Man podcast,. Notes. Notes. 30 minute show. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. Buffalo, New York: - J. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. Verne Gagne. 1976. Billy Red Lyons, Bobby Jones, Butcher Vachon, Double X, Dr. Click here to send us the missing information. Ric Flair. The Big K defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. :::: Singles Match. Macon, Georgia: - Dusty Rhodes beat Stan Hansen - Mr Wrestling II beat AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel by DQ - Ole Anderson & Lars Anderson beat Rocky Johnson & Adrian Adonis (sub Wahoo McDaniel) - Abdullah The Butcher beat Tommy Rich- George Gadaski beat Billy Howard - Tito Santana beat Bobby Heenan . 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. Until now, there is no biography text. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. One of our favorites when wrestling had some tongue-in-cheek char. 08\\14\\1976 AWA All-Star Wrestling November 14 1976, AWA All Star Wrestling. 1971. 2. Angezeigt werden die Einträge 1 bis 100 von insgesamt 710 Einträgen, die. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (real name: John Kosti) to a. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. 1969. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. 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. 1972. - Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski - Steve Druk beat Great Dane. 11/15 Moline, IL beat George Gadaski 11/17 Mankato, MN w/. Death. Internet Wrestling Database. 1935 St. Dr. Posthumous Honorees: George Gadaski, Lee Fields REEL Honoree: Magic Schwarz Historian Honoree: Vance Nevada. X - Larry Hennig beat George Gadaski. " According to Flair, the match was an impromptu bout, and he fought as the heel. 1981 - In Rockford, Illinois; AWA Tag Team Champions Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura, Tito Santana beat Sheik Adnan dq, In a Handicap Match; Hulk Hogan beat Eddie Boulder & Chris Curtis & Tony Leone, Brad Rheingans beat Ben DeLeon and George Gadaski beat Nacho BarreraInternet Wrestling Database. 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. 1978. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Mad Dog Vachon vs. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Notes. Gadaski and Muir vs. Was given the Scrap Iron nickname in a televised bout against Blackjack Lanza on April 11th, 1970. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1969 - In Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Dr. 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. Tokyo, Japan: - Giant Baba & Michiaki Yoshimura beat Mike Paidousis & Fritz Von Goering to win the International tag team title. Notes. 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. 1977. St. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 15. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. 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. Number of comments: 0. But “The Nature Boy’ had. Click here to send us the missing information. Notes. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 10. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. X def George Gadaski January 21, 1968 – St. 1/13/79 – Minneapolis TV rerun of 11/11/78 show. St. 1978. George Gadaski was a long-standing member of Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association and an expert at many tasks. 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. 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. Notes. George Kosti. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. " 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. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. Rnk: Wrestler: 1: Giant Baba: 2: Bruno Sammartino: 3: Verne Gagne: 4: Nick Bockwinkel: 5: Dory Funk Jr. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. 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. Norbert College Gym The Crusher vs. Scrapiron. George Kosti grew up with a large family including 10 brothers and 3 sisters. Bill Watts, Dr. ” “Dr. 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. Jones defeated Mike George and Bob Sweetan when Jones beat George - Dick the Bruiser. 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. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. This website uses cookies. December 12, 1977. 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. Los Angeles, California: - Texas Red (Red Bastien) defeated Mando Guerrero for the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. 1970. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. Gadaski and Muir vs. I remember that like it just happened yesterday because a friend of mine caught the mask and he still has it today. Denver, Colorado: - Stan Hansen vs. Self (1972-1978) unknown episodes Ric Flair. Mobile, Alabama: - Duke Miller defeated The Mysterious Med to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title. Ray Stevens defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. X defeated George Gadaski. 1/17/76 – Chicago, IL @ the International Amphitheatre. Clayton George Knowlton. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. 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. Born February 25, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Dr X vs. Ric Flair is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager who has a net worth of $500 thousand. 1981. 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 Olsonoski & Crusher 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. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. 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. He defeated some big names in the WWE like Dusty Rhodes, Larry Henning, and Andre in his early career. When the poor farm closed, it was sold and became private property. But who was counting?Nick Bockwinkel beat George Gadaski. - Steve Olsonoski drew George Gadaski. 1969. Buffalo, New York: - J. 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. His first ever match was with “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski – the longest 10-minute draw of his life. 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. Valid votes: none. 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. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat George Gadaski & John The Greek:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. 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. 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. Japan Tours. Unknown wrestler getting flipped by Little Bruiser. Click here to send us the missing information. Uploaded: 03 Feb, 2010. 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. . 1969. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/21 Winnipeg, MB w/. 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. Yates in the early 70s. 1980. 17. 1980. Formed a memorable tag team with fellow enhancement performer Kenny Jay. 06. 04. Billy Red Cloud defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. This website uses cookies. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. Professional wrestler George “Scrap Iron” Gadaski is said to have owned it at one point. 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 PesekFormed a great enhancement tag team with George Scrap Iron Gadaski. Slaughter & Jerry Blackwell beat Sheik Adnan & King Tonga & Masked Superstar - Jim Garvin beat Baron Von Raschke by DQ - Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne by DQBilly Red Cloud, Chris Markoff, George Gadaski, Jack Pesek, Jim Raschke, Killer Kowalski, Larry Hennig, Reggie Parks, Steve Stanlee, The Alaskan Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneInternet Wrestling Database. St Paul, Minnesota: - Verne Gagne vs. Murphey. The Super Destroyer and Lord Alfred Hayes rip apart The Crusher's tuxedo and he then demands a match with both of them but promoter Wally Karbo tells him he must have a tag team partner so The. 9 Voted "Rookie Of The Year" In 1975. 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. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. Greg Gagne defeats Dave Muir. He dropped out of. - Bull Bullinski beat George Gadaski. Pat O'Connor beat George Gadaski George Kosti. 1/11/81 – Minneapolis TV Bob Backlund defeated George Gadaski. The match went a time limit draw and it was the first match of what became a. he began his. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . All workers. 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. Psycho defeated Johnny Powers for the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Title. 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. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. 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. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. The win made the brothers Funk (along with Dory) the first-and to this. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. 1975. 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. Clayton George Knowlton. for WCW Tag Team Champion Scott Steiner) & WCW Tag Team. Alex Hammerstone to make GCW debut in December. 13. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. Dr. Recommended Articles. 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. 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. All workers.