IWF TV 5-7-88. Brooks challenges Hall.
May 7, 2022 19:08:26 GMT
Post by wattsfan on May 7, 2022 19:08:26 GMT
TV show Taped Wednesday 4-27 in Jackson, MS. (Airs 5-7-88 WGN & syndicated).
Opening clips
--- IWF World's Heavyweight Champion Iron Sheil w/mgr. Rock Hunter pinning Bob Backlund for the title ---
--- IWF World's Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel w/mgr. Rock Hunter being awarded the tag team belts while Don Diamond looks after D.J. Peterson - --
--- IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong wearing the title during ring introductions ---
--- IWF Women's World's Champion Sue Sexton posing in the shower with the belt and lots of soap suds (sorry guys) ---
--- 'Big' Scott Hall hitting the bulldog on an opponent ---
--- 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/Dark Journey (purple body suit) posing in the ring ---
--- 'Sadistic' Steve Strong w/Fallen Angel (S & M outfit) pounding on an opponent ---
--- 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera with a swinging full nelson on an opponent ---
--- 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George arguing with the fans ringside ---
--- 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas slapping the hands of fans ringside ---
--- Kevin Von Erich using the Von Erich Claw on an opponent ---
--- Paul 'Mr. Wonderful' Orndorff hitting a piledriver on an opponent ---
--- Mr. Olympia holding up some of 'Maniac' Matt Borne's cut hair ---
The show kicks off with a shot of the cheering wrestling fans as we go to the IWF desk with announcers Les Thatcher & Rick Stewart. Les & Rick kick off the show with 'Big' Scott Hall on his pursuit of the IWF World's Heavyweight Belt held by Rock Hunter's Iron Sheik. During the interview, 'Killer' Tim Brooks interrupts to ask Hall if he has guts enough to sign a dog collar chain match against him for $5,00 as well. Hall tries to ignore Brooks who will not stop with the insults. Finally, Scott has had enough to accepts Tim's challenge to a dog collar chain match. Hall adds this will not distract him from going after the Iron Sheik's belt.
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
1. 4 Man Tag Team Match. 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George defeat Southern Rockers (Steve Doll & Rex King) when George pins King with an inside cradle. (8:55).
Interview with Ken Patera on putting an end to this feud with 'Sadistic' Steve Strong one way or another. He wants a shot at the IWF World's Heavyweight Belt as well
Match 2. Single Match. Mr. M beat Roger 'Rip' Kirby with the Texas Cloverleaf in a rough match. (8:43).
Interview with .'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff & Mr. Olympia about their recent sucess as a tag team & going after Bockwinkel & Race
Commercial break
Match 3. Single Match. 'Big' Scott Hall d. Earthquake Farris with a bulldog. (6:25).
Interview with ''Mr. USA' Tony Atlas on the desperate tactics used by 'Lethal' Larry Cameron to get a win over him
Commercial break
Match 4. Non-Title Mixed Tag Team Match. IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong & IWF Women's World's Champ Sue Sexton beat Chicky Starr & Judy Martin.(7:57). Armstrong with a roll up on Starr.
Interview with popular Rockin Robin who says she wants to be the next IWF Women's World's Champion. Robin feels she can beat champion Sue Sexton
Commercial break
Match 5. Non-Title Match. IWF World Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel w/mgr. Rock Hunter beat the Batten Twins (Bart & Brad). Race with a divining headbutt on Brad for the pin. (6:31).
Commercial break
This weekend, the IWF will on the road May 6-8 at Shreveport, La. & Greenville, Ms. (Fri) New Orleans, La. & Tupelo, Ms. (Sat): Alexandria & Monroe, La. evening & Lafayette & Lake Charles afternoon ( Sun). Tune in next week for more IWF Wrestling.
Opening clips
--- IWF World's Heavyweight Champion Iron Sheil w/mgr. Rock Hunter pinning Bob Backlund for the title ---
--- IWF World's Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel w/mgr. Rock Hunter being awarded the tag team belts while Don Diamond looks after D.J. Peterson - --
--- IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong wearing the title during ring introductions ---
--- IWF Women's World's Champion Sue Sexton posing in the shower with the belt and lots of soap suds (sorry guys) ---
--- 'Big' Scott Hall hitting the bulldog on an opponent ---
--- 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/Dark Journey (purple body suit) posing in the ring ---
--- 'Sadistic' Steve Strong w/Fallen Angel (S & M outfit) pounding on an opponent ---
--- 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera with a swinging full nelson on an opponent ---
--- 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George arguing with the fans ringside ---
--- 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas slapping the hands of fans ringside ---
--- Kevin Von Erich using the Von Erich Claw on an opponent ---
--- Paul 'Mr. Wonderful' Orndorff hitting a piledriver on an opponent ---
--- Mr. Olympia holding up some of 'Maniac' Matt Borne's cut hair ---
The show kicks off with a shot of the cheering wrestling fans as we go to the IWF desk with announcers Les Thatcher & Rick Stewart. Les & Rick kick off the show with 'Big' Scott Hall on his pursuit of the IWF World's Heavyweight Belt held by Rock Hunter's Iron Sheik. During the interview, 'Killer' Tim Brooks interrupts to ask Hall if he has guts enough to sign a dog collar chain match against him for $5,00 as well. Hall tries to ignore Brooks who will not stop with the insults. Finally, Scott has had enough to accepts Tim's challenge to a dog collar chain match. Hall adds this will not distract him from going after the Iron Sheik's belt.
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
1. 4 Man Tag Team Match. 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George defeat Southern Rockers (Steve Doll & Rex King) when George pins King with an inside cradle. (8:55).
Interview with Ken Patera on putting an end to this feud with 'Sadistic' Steve Strong one way or another. He wants a shot at the IWF World's Heavyweight Belt as well
Match 2. Single Match. Mr. M beat Roger 'Rip' Kirby with the Texas Cloverleaf in a rough match. (8:43).
Interview with .'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff & Mr. Olympia about their recent sucess as a tag team & going after Bockwinkel & Race
Commercial break
Match 3. Single Match. 'Big' Scott Hall d. Earthquake Farris with a bulldog. (6:25).
Interview with ''Mr. USA' Tony Atlas on the desperate tactics used by 'Lethal' Larry Cameron to get a win over him
Commercial break
Match 4. Non-Title Mixed Tag Team Match. IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong & IWF Women's World's Champ Sue Sexton beat Chicky Starr & Judy Martin.(7:57). Armstrong with a roll up on Starr.
Interview with popular Rockin Robin who says she wants to be the next IWF Women's World's Champion. Robin feels she can beat champion Sue Sexton
Commercial break
Match 5. Non-Title Match. IWF World Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel w/mgr. Rock Hunter beat the Batten Twins (Bart & Brad). Race with a divining headbutt on Brad for the pin. (6:31).
Commercial break
This weekend, the IWF will on the road May 6-8 at Shreveport, La. & Greenville, Ms. (Fri) New Orleans, La. & Tupelo, Ms. (Sat): Alexandria & Monroe, La. evening & Lafayette & Lake Charles afternoon ( Sun). Tune in next week for more IWF Wrestling.
Working on it now.