magnum was a jobber in tampa dusty liked him & when dusty fucked eddie graham & took all his talent & whet to the crocketts & became the booker he gave magnum a big push because of his look he couldn't work that's why his match's lasted only a minute on tv all the time because he couldn't work was in good shape & had a good look & that's it if it wasn't for dusty he would still be a jobber in florida magnum pi was the number 1 show on tv at this time & dusty was smart & gave him the big push
was ringside in charlotte in 1985, when magnum wrestled flair for the belt. a full hour of non-stop exciting, breath taking action on the part of both wrestlers. total suspense. ended in draw at time limit, but i've never forgotten how both wrestlers put down everything for the fans.
When Gene Anderson retired he became a deputy sheriff in the Charlotte area, he managed for a while in Crockets Charlotte NWA area. He died of a massive heart attack a couple years later.
@hawkmebbs I feel that it was ironic that he suffered the heart attack at a law enforcement class, since he was a heel for most of his wrestling career. Gene was a throwback no-nonsense wrestler. I really do miss his kind.
Man were these the great old days of pro-wrestling! The promotions knew they had a dedicated cadre of devoted fans and they had the sense to serve that specific audience. The wrestlers were trained athletes who knew how to tell a story in the ring. There was no need to pyro-technics and absurd storylines. It doesnt take much thought to know that the desire to build an empire was the downfall of the NWA and Crockett promotions.
which is funny, since they're still basically the industry standard. Only WWE and a couple of others use 20x20... not that I'm knocking them, as I hope 20x20 should become the standard
I clearly remember tuning into watch Georgia wrestling one Sat morning only to find that Gordon Solie had been replaced by this Tony Schivone guy. The entire promotion just changed over night. Eventually though I grew to really like Tony & loved the change in direction of the wrestling. This quickly became my fav promotion ever.
Why wasnt Terry Allen (Magnum) given a push to win the belt from Flair in 85? I'm sure Crockett would have given it back to flair after a few weeks (like in 86 with Rhodes)...Although hindsight is 20/20 and no one could have predicted what would happen to Magnum in late 86, Magnum could have carried the belt
@ashleybound According to Ric Flair, in his autobiography, Magnum was definitely going to become the Champion. He was scheduled to win the belt at Starrcade 1986 and was to have a long title reign. Of course the car accident occured in October and ended that. The reason he could not have the belt in 1985, was due to the old NWA politics. He had to be a "long-term" US Heavyweight title holder as a trial basis first- and that was what he did for all of 1985. According to "the man" himself!
I agree the nwa needs to hook back up with the crocketts if not jim jr how about david and jackie they could run it and do a good job and put vince out of business.
The reason Tony replaced Solie is Solie would have made David look an idiot. Tony was the better fit for david instead of Solie the Crocketts new this.
I believe Solie was working both Fla. & Geo. at the same time, so this would've been an easy out for the Crocketts. I'm no Dr., but I think Deaton had torn a pectoral muscle at some point. Your stuff is awesome, keep it rolling !
magnum was a jobber in tampa dusty liked him & when dusty fucked eddie graham & took all his talent & whet to the crocketts & became the booker he gave magnum a big push because of his look he couldn't work that's why his match's lasted only a minute on tv all the time because he couldn't work was in good shape & had a good look & that's it if it wasn't for dusty he would still be a jobber in florida magnum pi was the number 1 show on tv at this time & dusty was smart & gave him the big push
GoldV316 6 months ago
He had a car wreck resulting in pec injury. Joel (smith) was trained by Ole & Gene and wrestled as one if the Thunderfoots for awhile.
Glovelacer 8 months ago
was ringside in charlotte in 1985, when magnum wrestled flair for the belt. a full hour of non-stop exciting, breath taking action on the part of both wrestlers. total suspense. ended in draw at time limit, but i've never forgotten how both wrestlers put down everything for the fans.
japanpro1 9 months ago
When Gene Anderson retired he became a deputy sheriff in the Charlotte area, he managed for a while in Crockets Charlotte NWA area. He died of a massive heart attack a couple years later.
hawkmebbs 1 year ago
@hawkmebbs I feel that it was ironic that he suffered the heart attack at a law enforcement class, since he was a heel for most of his wrestling career. Gene was a throwback no-nonsense wrestler. I really do miss his kind.
mkl62 1 year ago
Man were these the great old days of pro-wrestling! The promotions knew they had a dedicated cadre of devoted fans and they had the sense to serve that specific audience. The wrestlers were trained athletes who knew how to tell a story in the ring. There was no need to pyro-technics and absurd storylines. It doesnt take much thought to know that the desire to build an empire was the downfall of the NWA and Crockett promotions.
hmorganman 1 year ago
Small ass wcw rings.
1981CrueHead 2 years ago
which is funny, since they're still basically the industry standard. Only WWE and a couple of others use 20x20... not that I'm knocking them, as I hope 20x20 should become the standard
josephD32 1 year ago
Magnum TA would of been world champion. The car accident changed everything.
Y2p731 2 years ago
I clearly remember tuning into watch Georgia wrestling one Sat morning only to find that Gordon Solie had been replaced by this Tony Schivone guy. The entire promotion just changed over night. Eventually though I grew to really like Tony & loved the change in direction of the wrestling. This quickly became my fav promotion ever.
Lfdjake91 2 years ago
Schivone got worst through the years, especially in WCW where he called every main event match, "The Biggest Match In Wrestling History"
Y2p731 2 years ago 2
Yeah, by the Attitude Era Tony really seemed to lose his passion for the buisness, and just became a suckup & shill for WCW.
Lfdjake91 2 years ago
@Y2p731 How bout every pay per view being the best one ever?
kevindwb 1 year ago
What happened to Gene Anderson? He just seemed to disappear.
Lfdjake91 2 years ago
i wish they would show every tbs episod of 1973 to 1989
tbone301969 2 years ago 2
They do... on WWE Classics on Demand.
Lfdjake91 2 years ago
Why wasnt Terry Allen (Magnum) given a push to win the belt from Flair in 85? I'm sure Crockett would have given it back to flair after a few weeks (like in 86 with Rhodes)...Although hindsight is 20/20 and no one could have predicted what would happen to Magnum in late 86, Magnum could have carried the belt
ashleybound 3 years ago
@ashleybound According to Ric Flair, in his autobiography, Magnum was definitely going to become the Champion. He was scheduled to win the belt at Starrcade 1986 and was to have a long title reign. Of course the car accident occured in October and ended that. The reason he could not have the belt in 1985, was due to the old NWA politics. He had to be a "long-term" US Heavyweight title holder as a trial basis first- and that was what he did for all of 1985. According to "the man" himself!
tommy15958 9 months ago
I agree the nwa needs to hook back up with the crocketts if not jim jr how about david and jackie they could run it and do a good job and put vince out of business.
fedexskins 3 years ago
That ain't gonna happen.
Lfdjake91 2 years ago
The Garvin Stomp didn't exist yet. He had not begun using that until at least '86, if not '87.
JonesMediaMan 3 years ago
I wanted to see the Garvin stomp!
vousallezvous 3 years ago
schiavone sucks. he is bland duller than dishwater.
solie brought a better style of presenting a wrestling show.
DoctorWHO300 3 years ago
The NWA need to hook back up with The Crocketts.
mightyblack1 3 years ago 3
Why were all Magnum TA matches on TBS under a minute?
cdwest82 3 years ago
They were trying to promote Magnum TA as the fastest man in wrestling back then.
larrystarstruck 3 years ago
Why did'nt Roop stick around
aginghipster 3 years ago
The reason Tony replaced Solie is Solie would have made David look an idiot. Tony was the better fit for david instead of Solie the Crocketts new this.
NWAfan 3 years ago
What is it with Valiant kissing men?
Enforcer1973 3 years ago
George South is STILL a JOBBER in the Carolinas! He's nearly bald and plays a heel character.
palmettoparrots 3 years ago
Does anyone have the upcoming Omni card promos that Freddy Miller did? That was another great part of Georgia Wrestling.
funkyflashman 3 years ago
Well, Tony was bland period and Gordon should have ever been replaced.
Lambert, He was actaully on Florida wrestling at the same time.
mcJeff, I know, I do believed he would have had a run as world champion. He was that good.
larrystarstruck 3 years ago
Did WWF still occupy the 6 PM slot? By this time WWF would have been taping matches at Techwood. Did they share the studio w/CWG?
zaius316 3 years ago
Yes, but this would be their (wwf) last week on TBS. Crockett took the time slot over the following week (4-6-85)
tim58hsv 3 years ago
magnum would have been huge.what a loss
mcjeff1234 3 years ago
I believe Solie was working both Fla. & Geo. at the same time, so this would've been an easy out for the Crocketts. I'm no Dr., but I think Deaton had torn a pectoral muscle at some point. Your stuff is awesome, keep it rolling !
runrebs 3 years ago
Solie had always worked Florida, he double dipped.
TheMarcusMarcs 2 years ago
some good stuff,post more.
badstreetusa 3 years ago
I think Solie went to work for Florida Championship Wrestling after being replaced.
lambert581 3 years ago