IWF TV 7-30-88. Interview with Hall, Patera, Backlund.
Jul 30, 2022 23:44:07 GMT
Post by wattsfan on Jul 30, 2022 23:44:07 GMT
1st TV show Taped Wednesday 7-20 in Jackson, MS. (Airs 7-30 WGN & syndicated).
Opening clips
--- NEW IWF World's Heavyweight Champion 'Big' Scott Hall pinning the Iron Sheik with guest referee Ken Patera ---
--- IWF World's Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel w/mgr. Rock Hunter working over an opponent in the corner - --
--- IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Malenko celebrating with valet the Fallen Angel over former champ Brad Armstrong ---
--- IWF Women's World's Champion Sue Sexton using the tights to pin Malia Hosaka ---
--- 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera with his hand raised in a steel cage match with 'Sadistic' Steve Strong ---
--- 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff & Kevin Von Erich in tag team match ---
--- 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George double-teaming an opponent ---
--- 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas confronting 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/valet Dark Journey ---
--- Mr. Olympia chasing Matt Borne back to the dressing room---
--- Lelani Kai & Judy Martin going at it in the ring ---
--- The Spoiler battling the Stomper from the Tupelo battle royal ---
The announcing team of Les Thatcher & Rick Srewart kick off todays show with IWF Commissioner Jim Barnett with a special announcement. Today's show will be highlighted by an interview with the new IWF World's Heavyweight Champion 'Big' Scott Hall, 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera & Bob Backlund. The three men join Les at the announcer's desk to talk about the match from last week. Patera & Backlund congratulate the new champ but remind him they are future challengers for that belt. However, Bob says he is not through with the Dillon Dynasty.
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
Match 1. (1-10). The Iron Sheik w/mgr. Rock Hunter lost by DQ to Levi Banks as the ex IWF Heavyweight Champion brutalized Banks as soon as the bell sounded. Iron Sheik had Levi in the camel clutch but refused to break the hold. (5:01). Patera & Backlund came ringside as Iron Sheik & Dillon headed back to the dressing room.
Interview by Stewart with 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff on looking for a tag team partner to go after Race & Bockwinkel. Maybe Kevin Von Erich or Mr. Olympia.
Commercial break
Match 2. (1-10). "Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George defeated Scott Putski & Art Crews when Sweetan hit Putski with a piledriver. (7:22).
Interview by Stewart with Hunter with IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Malenko w/valet the Fallen Angel. Dillon says the Iron Sheik will get his belt back & Hall will be sorry he won it.
Commercial break
Match 3. (1-10). IWF Women's World's Champion 'Superstar' Sue Sexton pinned Misty Blue Simmes with a handful of tights in a see saw match with a lot of cheek. (8:43).
Interview ringside by Stewart with the Spoiler on chasing down manager Don Carson & his Mongolian Stomper. Spoiler says he has heard that Carson is going to us 'Killer' Tim Brooks as a bounty hunter. Well, Spoiler would like the $10,000 Mr. Brooks has put up for a dog collar chain match with him. Spoiler likes money & beating up people.
Commercial break
Match 4. The Mongolian Stomper w/mgr. Don Carson put away Alex Porteau with the Cobra Clutch. (8:57).
Interview by Stewart with 'Tennessee Stud' Ron Fuller on the fans not showing him enough respect & neither is Jimmy Golden. Fuller says he is going to finish Golden off once and for all.
Commercial break
Match 5. (3:10). 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas pinned King Cobra following a high press slam. (6"12).
Interview by Stewart with the Masked Grapplers who issue an open challenge to the IWF World Tag Team Champions who will put up their masks against the belts in a championship match.
Commercial break
Back at the desk, Les & Rick review the action on today's card before reminding the fans where they can see the IWF this weekend. The IWF is on the road Friday night in Little Rock Barton Coliseum & Jonesboro, Ark. Tulsa Mabee Center & Joplin, Mo. Memorial Hall (Sat) & Okla City Myriad Convention Center & Springfield, MO Hammonds Student Center. ( Sun). Tune in next week for more IWF Wrestling.
Opening clips
--- NEW IWF World's Heavyweight Champion 'Big' Scott Hall pinning the Iron Sheik with guest referee Ken Patera ---
--- IWF World's Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel w/mgr. Rock Hunter working over an opponent in the corner - --
--- IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Malenko celebrating with valet the Fallen Angel over former champ Brad Armstrong ---
--- IWF Women's World's Champion Sue Sexton using the tights to pin Malia Hosaka ---
--- 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera with his hand raised in a steel cage match with 'Sadistic' Steve Strong ---
--- 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff & Kevin Von Erich in tag team match ---
--- 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George double-teaming an opponent ---
--- 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas confronting 'Lethal' Larry Cameron w/valet Dark Journey ---
--- Mr. Olympia chasing Matt Borne back to the dressing room---
--- Lelani Kai & Judy Martin going at it in the ring ---
--- The Spoiler battling the Stomper from the Tupelo battle royal ---
The announcing team of Les Thatcher & Rick Srewart kick off todays show with IWF Commissioner Jim Barnett with a special announcement. Today's show will be highlighted by an interview with the new IWF World's Heavyweight Champion 'Big' Scott Hall, 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera & Bob Backlund. The three men join Les at the announcer's desk to talk about the match from last week. Patera & Backlund congratulate the new champ but remind him they are future challengers for that belt. However, Bob says he is not through with the Dillon Dynasty.
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
Match 1. (1-10). The Iron Sheik w/mgr. Rock Hunter lost by DQ to Levi Banks as the ex IWF Heavyweight Champion brutalized Banks as soon as the bell sounded. Iron Sheik had Levi in the camel clutch but refused to break the hold. (5:01). Patera & Backlund came ringside as Iron Sheik & Dillon headed back to the dressing room.
Interview by Stewart with 'Mr. Wonderful' Paul Orndorff on looking for a tag team partner to go after Race & Bockwinkel. Maybe Kevin Von Erich or Mr. Olympia.
Commercial break
Match 2. (1-10). "Bruiser' Bob Sweetan & Mike George defeated Scott Putski & Art Crews when Sweetan hit Putski with a piledriver. (7:22).
Interview by Stewart with Hunter with IWF World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Malenko w/valet the Fallen Angel. Dillon says the Iron Sheik will get his belt back & Hall will be sorry he won it.
Commercial break
Match 3. (1-10). IWF Women's World's Champion 'Superstar' Sue Sexton pinned Misty Blue Simmes with a handful of tights in a see saw match with a lot of cheek. (8:43).
Interview ringside by Stewart with the Spoiler on chasing down manager Don Carson & his Mongolian Stomper. Spoiler says he has heard that Carson is going to us 'Killer' Tim Brooks as a bounty hunter. Well, Spoiler would like the $10,000 Mr. Brooks has put up for a dog collar chain match with him. Spoiler likes money & beating up people.
Commercial break
Match 4. The Mongolian Stomper w/mgr. Don Carson put away Alex Porteau with the Cobra Clutch. (8:57).
Interview by Stewart with 'Tennessee Stud' Ron Fuller on the fans not showing him enough respect & neither is Jimmy Golden. Fuller says he is going to finish Golden off once and for all.
Commercial break
Match 5. (3:10). 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas pinned King Cobra following a high press slam. (6"12).
Interview by Stewart with the Masked Grapplers who issue an open challenge to the IWF World Tag Team Champions who will put up their masks against the belts in a championship match.
Commercial break
Back at the desk, Les & Rick review the action on today's card before reminding the fans where they can see the IWF this weekend. The IWF is on the road Friday night in Little Rock Barton Coliseum & Jonesboro, Ark. Tulsa Mabee Center & Joplin, Mo. Memorial Hall (Sat) & Okla City Myriad Convention Center & Springfield, MO Hammonds Student Center. ( Sun). Tune in next week for more IWF Wrestling.
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