16. 1939 Buffalo, New York: - Steve Casey defeated Ed Don George to win the American Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title 1956 Des Moines, Iowa: - World4947 posts. Billy Robinson & Steve Olsonoski defeat Bobby Duncum & Cecil DuBois:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. 1973. George Gadaski: AWA Chicago Show (Nov '67) Nov 3rd 1967: Rock Rogowski: def. This website uses cookies. ::::. Notes. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Tag Team Champions The Crusher & Red Bastien beat Nick Bockwinkel & Ray StevensSuperstar Billy Graham defeats George Gadaski. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Mexico City, Mexico: - El Canek defeated Riki Choshu to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title. Doug Gilbert, beat Harley Race & Larry Hennig 11/22 St. Bill Kochen, Buddy Wolff, Dave Muir, Geoff. George Gadaski Stan Hansen & Bobby Duncum vs. 1978. AWA World Tag Team Title Match. Click here to send us the missing information. Gadaski has some formidable 1970s style mutton-chops as well. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Croix, Wisconsin. Statistics and information about the 971 matches fought by George Gadaski in our events database. :::: Singles Match. 1975 - Black Gordman and Goliath defeated Rock Riddle and John Tolos to win the NWA Americas Tag Team Title. 3. 1971. Click here to send us the missing information. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. The Destroyer Tony Parisi d. 2. All workers. 1981. Lars Anderson defeats George Gadaski. He died on 13 December 1982. Birth. All workers. Young, Hogan Vs. (sub for Ted DiBiase) defeated Von Raschke - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. :::: Singles Match. He’s still a big dude, but not so scary. X defeats George Gadaski. Richard Morgan Fliehr isn't what you'd expect from a professional wrestler. 1969. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. The AWA announced that since Hansen refused to. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. he began his. He made his professional wrestling debut on. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Dr X vs. November 8, 1966 – Columbus, NE – The Platte County Agricultural Exhibit Hall. Bill Howard & George Gadaski defeat Dr. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Gadaski and Jay almost always lost but always gave a great accounting of themselves in the ring and most importantly made their opponents look good. George. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. 1/9/72 – Green Bay, WI @ the Brown County Veteran’s Memorial Arena AWA Champion Verne Gagne defeated Nick Bockwinkel via pin in 28:50 Angelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. December 13, 1981. 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. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. He made his professional wrestling debut on. 0 0x 7. Bobby Jones, Boris Breznikoff, Buddy Wolff, Chris Taylor, Dave Muir, Dick Reynolds, Dusty. 1969. Wrestling Observer Live. 25 Apr 1930. George Gadaski’s longtime TV tag team partner was “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay. :::: Tag Team Match. Notes. 12. Dutch Savage & Hard Boiled Haggerty defeat Kenny Jay & Ken Yates:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. He is. Born in 1930. He refereed. The East-West Connection (Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura) (c) vs. 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. Gadaski and Jay did score a few shocking victories including one over Baron Von Raschke and Horst Hoffman where Jay pinned. Japan Tours. Bill Watts, Eddie Sharkey, George Gadaski, Hard Boiled Haggerty, Harley Race, Mad Dog Vachon, Rene Goulet, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: none- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. In 1973, he began competing for International Wrestling Enterprise in Japan. Click here to send us the missing information. Buddy Wolff defeated George Gadaski. Slaughter & Don Kernoodle defeated Giant Babs & Antonio Inoki in a fictitious tournament final for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. Dick Murdoch & Dusty Rhodes defeated Dr X & Wahoo McDaniel in a 2/3 falls matchAngelo Poffo defeated George Gadaski. Tito Santana defeated George Gadaski. Little Beaver was born Lionel Giroux in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec in 1935. 1970. Click here to send us the missing information. George Gadaski. (although he did get a short-lived push for Steve Regal's Junior. By Josh Nason Nov 8, 2023. George's. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. 1976. 25 Apr 1930. Gadaski was. 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. Fans left the Arena thinking Jones was the new champ, but later. Verne Gagne beat Assassin #1 with his sleeper hold and then Gagne unmasked the badman and threw the mask into the crowd revealing Joe Tomasso. Bill Watts defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. Actor: AWA All-Star Wrestling. 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:. Thomas Andrew "Andy" Bean. The match ended in a ten-minute draw although Gadaski would defeat Flair in 1973. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. AWA All Star Wrestling, November 14 19760:00 / 9:48 Jesse Ventura & Adrian Adonis vs Kenny Jay & George Gadaski AWA stuff 29. Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant defeated Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc. All workers. Reeve, Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. B. Sadly, George succumbed to cancer on December 12, 1982 in St. X defeated George Gadaski. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. Burial. All workers. Louis, Missouri: - Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch no contest Dory Funk Jr. This website uses cookies. Grant. 6: Harley Race: 7: Pedro Morales: 8: Jack Brisco: 9: Bob. Click here to send us the missing information. Burial. 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. Bryan & Vinny & Craig Show: Full Gear 2023 plus AEW Collision and Rampage! By Bryan Alvarez Nov 20, 2023. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. Valid votes: 2. Nicknames: "Polish Hammer" "Scrap Iron"---Current Total Rating . Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. - George Gadaski beat Cesar Pabon - Rene Goulet beat Billy Howard. . 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. - Edouard Carpentier beat Butcher Vachon - Lars Anderson drew Paul Diamond - George Gadaski beat Bobby Jones. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. 1981. Notes. 1976. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Click here to send us the missing information. The Crusher defeats Jose Quintero. X & Larry Hennig by DQ. 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. 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,. He set up the ring at house. 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. Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. Doug Gilbert, Frankie Hester,. Internet Wrestling Database. Category: Sports. 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. 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. 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. 1978. Barrera, Ventura/Adonis interview re: November 1981 Oakland Battleroyal, Andre interview re:. :::: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Tag Team Match. Made his wrestling debut in 1956. The Alaskan defeats Eddie Sharkey:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. George Kosti. 1971. Jamaica Kid and Little Beaver backstage at a wrestling arena April 25, 1969. Click here to send us the missing information. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. :::: Singles Match. Click here to send us the missing information. Notes. 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. Orlando, Florida: - Southern Champion "Mr. Internet Wrestling Database. 2K views 15 years ago. First, if Gadaski looks competitive, then it seems meaningful when other wrestlers defeat him on TV. This website uses cookies. S. Los Angeles, California: - Vivian Vachon defeated Betty Nicoli for the NWA California Women's Title. 1978. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. 1972. This website uses cookies. 0 0x 8. 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. To some, he was a prophet. Bill Watts, Dr. Since we are based in Europe, we are forced to bother you with this information. No children lived there or were present at the. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. :::: Tag Team Match. 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. 39 years ago today in Miami, Florida, Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. George “Scrap Iron Gadaski” Kosti. Ric Flair. Bryan and Vinny Show. 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, MN Rene Goulet beat Ric Flair 12/05 Grand Forks, ND- Bob Bruggers beat George Gadaski. Dale Lewis – Handsome Harley Race (Handicap Match) Ivan Koloff beat Ric Flair & George Gadaski by DQ in a handicap match 11/21 Fargo, ND Tony Rocco beat Ric Flair 11/22 Minneapolis, MN Ric Flair draw Big K 11/23 Peoria, IL George Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. 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. The AWA Boss in Action -- Verge Gagne vs. Mad Dog Vachon defeated Eddie Sharkey. - Ric Flair drew George Gadaski. Tito Santana vs. George Gadaski, Ric Flair---Current Total Rating . This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. 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. AWA All Star Wrestling. Monday, October 16, 2023. 17. 0 0x "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Valid votes:. To others, a laughing stock. This website uses cookies. - Al Tomko defeated George Gadaski - Bob Tuck defeated Golden Boy. - Rene Goulet beat George Scott - Reggie Parks beat Lord Blears - Ken Patera beat Johnny Heidman. Self (1975-1987) unknown episodes Steve Keirn. Killer Karl Kox is a hoot of a guy, and I, for one, didn’t know he’d be here. One of our favorites when wrestling had some. Greg Gagne defeated George Gadaski. 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. Career-wise, I think that between the two of them Jay and Gadaski were something like 5-4684. We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. I’d interviewed him a couple of times over the years, and my wife had met him at a Texas fan fest. George Gadaski, popularly known as “Scrap Iron,” was an all-rounder in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association (AWA). All workers. Atlanta, Georgia:Armando Rodriguez, Bill Howard, Bob Amel, Buddy Wolff, Caesar Pabon, Frank Hill, George Gadaski, Ivan Putski, Larry Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, Ray Stevens, Verne Gagne Current Total Rating (?) Valid votes: noneKiller Kowalski defeats George Gadaski:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: at least one worker in the match does not have a profile. Paul, MN Lars Anderson beat Chris MarkoffOn that date in 1972 Flair made his pro debut, going to a 10-minute draw with the late “Scrap Iron” George Gadaski (who also set up the ring among many other invaluable chores). The AWA was picked up by ESPN and Verne Gagne promoted and ran events from New York to California and more. Adamski is a rheumatologist in Patchogue, New York and is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital at Northwell Health. )- Ron Ritchie beat George Gadaski. All workers. Flair made his wrestling debut in 1972 against George Gadaski and immediately made a mark with his unique style in the ring. 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. 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. Ron ReedGeorge Gadaski beat Ric Flair 11/23 St. Putski pinned Breznikoff Referee Merv Hunter Billy Graham no contest Baron Von Raschke 12:00 Dr. The AWA announced that since Hansen. 1981. He was an actor, known for AWA All-Star Wrestling (1972). 42 years ago today in New York City, Bruno Sammartino defeated Stan Stasiak to win the WWWF Championship. He made his professional wrestling debut on December 10, 1972, wrestling. 1977. Internet Wrestling Database. Portland, Oregon: - Dutch Savage defeated Jesse Ventura to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title . Petersburg, Florida: - Terry Funk defeated Dick Slater for the NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Title. 01/03 Winnipeg, Manitoba Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson beat Bill Watts in a handicap match 01/04 Minneapolis, MN(TV) Lars Anderson beat Ken Yates 01/05 St. 1980. 1935 St. Chris Markoff, Doug Gilbert, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jack Lanza, Killer Kowalski, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K---Current Total Rating . 1980. Quite a good seller. St. T he Top Ranked AWA Pro Wrestlers of All-Time. George Gadaski vs. Hard Boiled Haggerty & Harley Race vs. - Pat O’Connor and Rufus R. Legendary surfer, wrestler and surf commentator passes at 92. Stella Nixon. Dragon King. 15. - Rene Goulet & Eddie Sharkey beat Mark Starr & George Gadaski - Kenny Jay beat Guy Taylor. 1. Please click this line if you do not care and. AWA All Star Wrestling. Minneapolis, Minnesota. George Gadaski Auch aufgetreten als Johnny Costa, George Kosti. Bill Watts no contest Harley Race. 06. 1976. Bob Kappel, George Drake, George Gadaski, Harley Race, Jim Sails, Kenny Jay, Killer Kowalski, Phil Christy, Reggie Parks, The Alaskan, The Big K, Verne Gagne---- Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. - Eddie Sharkey beat George Gadaski - Bob Boyer beat Jose Quintero. 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. Click here to send us the missing information. George Gadaski was a jack of all trades in Verne Gagne’s American Wrestling Association. December 12/01 St. 1976. 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. Birth. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. Croix, Wisconsin. When using information on this webpage elsewhere, please include a link to. 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. Ric Flair - Time Limit Draw (10:00) All workers. 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. 1978. 1/19/68 – Eau Claire, WI @ the Regis High School. - Dory Funk Jr. The referee for this match is Khosrow Vaziri who would go on to greater fame as The Iron Sheik. 1970. X, George Gadaski,. 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. 1K subscribers 13K views 6 years ago December 13, 1981. Singles Match. Please click this line if you do not care and want to view it anyway. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. Notes. Death. :::: Singles Match. George Gadaski, George Kasti, George Kosti, John Gudiski, Killer Kosti. Dr. “He treated. Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. All workers. Click here to send us the missing information. George Gadaski George Kosti Johnny Costa. Actor, Producer. Bill Cody, Bill Kerr, Bill Watts, Billy Red Lyons, Butcher Vachon, Dr. Click here to send us the missing information. The win made Sammartino the first man to win the WWWF title more than once. Bill Watts, Bob Ramstead, Dr. 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. 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. - Luke Graham beat George Gadaski - Bill Howard beat Buddy Smith. George Gadaski Also known as Johnny Costa, George Kosti. (Gadaski and Flair wrestled to a draw. ~~~As well as live international events in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the. The ring name Ric Flair came to life in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). 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. Kennan is an interesting case for "Historians who Changed History," because he changed history in a very different way. Larry Hennig & Lars Anderson defeat Joe Scarpello & Kenny Jay. "[AWA boss] Verne Gagne. 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. Rene Goulet defeats Bull Bullinski by Count Out:::: Not eligible for the matchguide: unknown match length. This text is hidden because it is only available in German language. December 12 1977, AWA All Star Wrestling. . 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. Also set up the rings and refereed for the AWA. 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. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne defeated Hard Boiled Haggerty. . Notes. He was a TV enhancement guy. But “The Nature Boy’ had. On his To Be The Man podcast,. Click here to send us the missing information. Internet Wrestling Database. Check social media profiles, photos and videos, resumes and CV, public records, news, work history, memorials, arrest records and publications. Public records for George Bockwinkel range in age from 57 years old to 82 years old. 13. He debuted against George Gadaski in December 1972. George Gadaski defeats Tony Leone (11:53) AWA - Event @ Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Until now, there is no biography text. Ric Flair. 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. Internet Wrestling Database. 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. X defeated George Gadaski. Rene. 1/17/68 – Moorhead, MN. "Scrap Iron" George Gadaski (wrestler/referee) † Donna Gagne (ring announcer) Paul E. Denver, Colorado: - AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Greg Gagne. com. 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. Eventually, though, he got down to 250 pounds. Rene Goulet defeated George Gadaski. . 1986. Iron Sheik defeated George Gadaski. Notes. Internet Wrestling Database. Even today, more than half a century after his death, George Adamski remains one of the most curious and controversial characters in UFO. 13. Vancouver, British Columbia: - Don Leo Jonathan and Jimmy Snuka defeated Gene Kiniski and Siegfried Steinke to win the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles. Yates in the early 70s. Additionally, the most recent matches of George Gadaski are listed below. “Scrap Iron” Gadaski, George Kosti, will always be remembered by his professional wrestling family as a true warrior. Notes. Nick Bockwinkel for the AWA Title never took place. Stevens pinned Gagne The Crusher defeated Dusty Rhodes via disqualification We visit old-school wrestler George "Scrap Iron" Gadaski's (Kosti) gravesite in Wisconsin. - Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski for the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title. 1/17/76 – Minneapolis TV.