IWF TV 4-9-88. Cameron challenges Atlas.
Apr 9, 2022 15:31:15 GMT
Post by wattsfan on Apr 9, 2022 15:31:15 GMT
IWF TV show Taped Wednesday 3-30-87 in Jackson, MS. (Airs Saturday 4-2 & 4-9-88 on WGN & syndicated).
Opening clips
--- IWF World's Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund with the Chicken Wing submission on an opponent ---
--- IWF World's Tag Team Champions D.J. Peterson & Don Diamond celebrate after winning the tag team belts ---
--- IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong wearing the title during ring introductions ---
--- Scott Hall hitting the bulldog on an opponent ---
--- 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/Dark Journey (black top & leopard print stretch pants) posing in the ring ---
--- Harley Race with a diving headbutt on an opponent ---
--- 'Sadistic' Steve Strong w/Fallen Angel (S & M outfit) pounding on an opponent ---
--- 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera working out in a gymnasium ---
--- 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George arguing with the fan's ringside ---
--- 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas working out in the weight room ---
--- Kevin Von Erich using the Von Erich Claw on an opponent ---
--- Paul 'Mr. Wonderful' Orndorff hitting a piledriver on an opponent ---
The show kicks off with a shot of the cheering wrestling fans as we go to the IIWF desk with announcers Les Thatcher & Rick Stewart. Les & Rick are joined by 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/valet Dark Journey who makes a new statement aimed at 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas. Cameron says he bets he can beat Levi Banks one second sooner than Atlas did last week which was 6:49. Larry adds that if he doesn't beat Banks under that time, he will throw 100 $1 dollar bills to the fans in the audience.
Interview with Tiger Jeet Singh (wearing a larg4 bandage on his forehead) says he will do whatever he has to to run the murderous Sheik & manager the Great Mephisto out of wrestling
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
1. Singles Match. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff pinned 'Playboy' Vince Apollo following a piledriver. (6:50).
Interview with 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas on the remarks made by Larry Cameron. Atlas says he will be around to make sure Cameron honors his boast when he falls short of beating Banks in under 6:49.
Commercial break
Match 2. 4 Man Tag Team Match. The Grapplers defeated the Kelly Twins when Grappler nailed Pat Kelly with his built-up boot. (7:02).
Interview with manager Rock Hunter with Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel on the Organization taking over the major titles in the IWF
Commercial break
Match 3. Single Match. Kevin Von Erich stopped Billy Travis with the full body scissors. (6:49)
Interview with 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera on looking to end his feud with 'Sadistic' Steve Strong w/valet the Fallen Angel
Commercial break
Match 4. 4 Man Tag Team Match. 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George d. The Guerreros (Chavo & Eddie) when George pins Eddie following a Russian Leg Sweep.(9:01).
Interview with a new masked man going by the name of Mr. M who is here to help clean up the cheaters in the IWF
Commercial break with Lars Anderson on accepting 'Killer' Tim Brooks dollar collar open challenge. Anderson says he knows he can beat Brooks
Match 5. Challenge Match by 'Lethal' Larry Cameron. 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/valet Dark Journey pinned Levi Banks. (6:50). Cameron missed the time by 1 second and Atlas came out to make sure Larry threw out the 100 $1.00 bills to the crowd. Cameron yelled at Atlas he would get it back with Tony's blood.
Interview with 'Maniac' Matt Borne who promises he is going to yank that mask of Mr. Olympia & prove what a coward he is
We return to the desk to wrap up the action from today's show. This weekend, the IWF will on the road Friday night at Shreveport, La.. & Greenville, Miss.: Saturday night in New Orleans, La. & Hattiesburg, Miss. and Sunday in Lafayette (afternoon), Lake Charles & Alexandria, La.(evening).
Opening clips
--- IWF World's Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund with the Chicken Wing submission on an opponent ---
--- IWF World's Tag Team Champions D.J. Peterson & Don Diamond celebrate after winning the tag team belts ---
--- IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong wearing the title during ring introductions ---
--- Scott Hall hitting the bulldog on an opponent ---
--- 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/Dark Journey (black top & leopard print stretch pants) posing in the ring ---
--- Harley Race with a diving headbutt on an opponent ---
--- 'Sadistic' Steve Strong w/Fallen Angel (S & M outfit) pounding on an opponent ---
--- 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera working out in a gymnasium ---
--- 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George arguing with the fan's ringside ---
--- 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas working out in the weight room ---
--- Kevin Von Erich using the Von Erich Claw on an opponent ---
--- Paul 'Mr. Wonderful' Orndorff hitting a piledriver on an opponent ---
The show kicks off with a shot of the cheering wrestling fans as we go to the IIWF desk with announcers Les Thatcher & Rick Stewart. Les & Rick are joined by 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/valet Dark Journey who makes a new statement aimed at 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas. Cameron says he bets he can beat Levi Banks one second sooner than Atlas did last week which was 6:49. Larry adds that if he doesn't beat Banks under that time, he will throw 100 $1 dollar bills to the fans in the audience.
Interview with Tiger Jeet Singh (wearing a larg4 bandage on his forehead) says he will do whatever he has to to run the murderous Sheik & manager the Great Mephisto out of wrestling
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
1. Singles Match. 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff pinned 'Playboy' Vince Apollo following a piledriver. (6:50).
Interview with 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas on the remarks made by Larry Cameron. Atlas says he will be around to make sure Cameron honors his boast when he falls short of beating Banks in under 6:49.
Commercial break
Match 2. 4 Man Tag Team Match. The Grapplers defeated the Kelly Twins when Grappler nailed Pat Kelly with his built-up boot. (7:02).
Interview with manager Rock Hunter with Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel on the Organization taking over the major titles in the IWF
Commercial break
Match 3. Single Match. Kevin Von Erich stopped Billy Travis with the full body scissors. (6:49)
Interview with 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera on looking to end his feud with 'Sadistic' Steve Strong w/valet the Fallen Angel
Commercial break
Match 4. 4 Man Tag Team Match. 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George d. The Guerreros (Chavo & Eddie) when George pins Eddie following a Russian Leg Sweep.(9:01).
Interview with a new masked man going by the name of Mr. M who is here to help clean up the cheaters in the IWF
Commercial break with Lars Anderson on accepting 'Killer' Tim Brooks dollar collar open challenge. Anderson says he knows he can beat Brooks
Match 5. Challenge Match by 'Lethal' Larry Cameron. 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/valet Dark Journey pinned Levi Banks. (6:50). Cameron missed the time by 1 second and Atlas came out to make sure Larry threw out the 100 $1.00 bills to the crowd. Cameron yelled at Atlas he would get it back with Tony's blood.
Interview with 'Maniac' Matt Borne who promises he is going to yank that mask of Mr. Olympia & prove what a coward he is
We return to the desk to wrap up the action from today's show. This weekend, the IWF will on the road Friday night at Shreveport, La.. & Greenville, Miss.: Saturday night in New Orleans, La. & Hattiesburg, Miss. and Sunday in Lafayette (afternoon), Lake Charles & Alexandria, La.(evening).
Working on it now.