Georgia Championship Wrestling is a Territory pro wrestling promotion operating in the United States, based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The GCW GEORGIA promotion was founded on September 9, 1943 by Paul Jones / Andrew Lutzi.
Affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), GCW operated within its geographic territory of Georgia, promoting live wrestling events throughout the region. The promotion was also known for its self-titled TV program, which aired on the Atlanta-based superstation WTBS from the 1970s until 1984, when the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) purchased the timeslot.
Georgia Championship Wrestling: Info
- Promotion Type Territory
- Continent
North & Central America - Date Established September 9, 1943
- Country
United States - Location Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Founder Paul Jones / Andrew Lutzi
- Owners
- Real Name Chris Nelms ( September 30, 2020 - Present)
- Real Name Vince McMahon Jr. ( July 14, 1984 - July 15, 1984)
- Real Name Paul Jones, Jack Brisco, Gerald Brisco, Al Rogowski / Ole Anderson ( October 24, 1983 - July 13, 1984)
- Real Name Jim Barnett ( June 4, 1974 - October 23, 1983)
- Real Name Paul Jones ( August 2, 1972 - June 3, 1974)
- Real Name Paul Jones, Ray Gunkel ( January 1, 1970 - August 1, 1972)
- Real Name Paul Jones ( September 9, 1943 - December 31, 1969)
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Promotion Names
- Georgia Championship Wrestling - GCW-GEORGIA ( September 30, 2020 - Present)
- Georgia Championship Wrestling - GCW ( September 9, 1943 - July 15, 1984)
- Logo History
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Revival Logo September 30, 2020 - Original Logo September 9, 1943 July 15, 1984
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- NWA Affiliation
- Location Georgia ( November 26, 1949 - July 15, 1984)