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 TypeTerritory
- Continent
North & Central America - Date EstablishedSeptember 9, 1943
- Country
United States - LocationAtlanta, Georgia, USA
- FounderPaul Jones & Andrew Lutzi
- Owners
- Real NameChris Nelms (September 30, 2020 - Present)
- Real NameVince McMahon Jr. (July 14, 1984 - July 15, 1984)
- Real NamePaul Jones, Jack Brisco, Gerald Brisco & Al Rogowski / Ole Anderson (October 24, 1983 - July 13, 1984)
- Real NameJim Barnett (June 4, 1974 - October 23, 1983)
- Real NamePaul Jones (August 2, 1972 - June 3, 1974)
- Real NamePaul Jones & Ray Gunkel (January 1, 1970 - August 1, 1972)
- Real NamePaul 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 (July 1, 1984 - March 1, 1985)
- NWA Georgia Championship Wrestling - NWA GCW (March 29, 1974 - July 1, 1984)
- Mid-South Sports - MSS (November 1, 1972 - March 29, 1974)
- ABC Booking - ABC (June 27, 1968 - November 1, 1972)
- NWA Georgia Offices - GCW (September 9, 1943 - July 15, 1984)
- Logo History
- Revival LogoSeptember 30, 2020
3rd LogoJuly 1, 1984March 1, 1985
2nd LogoMarch 29, 1974July 1, 1984- 1st LogoSeptember 9, 1943July 15, 1984
- NWA Affiliation
- LocationGeorgia (November 26, 1949 - July 15, 1984)