IWF TV 8-6-88. Wendi debuts. Orndorff/Olympia in action.
Aug 6, 2022 22:54:45 GMT
Post by wattsfan on Aug 6, 2022 22:54:45 GMT
International Championship Wrestling
1st (of 2) TV shows Taped Wednesday 8-3 in Jackson, MS. (Airs 8-6-88 WGN & syndication).
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 Fallen Angel running around ringside ---
--- Dark Journey jumping up & down cheering ---
The announcing team of Les Thatcher & Rick Srewart kick off todays show with new IWF Commissioner 'Cowboy' Bill Watts with a special announcement. Watts says the former comm Jim Barnett has retired & he was asked to take over the duties. Watts adds that a lot of things have been going on in the IWF & he will be keeping a close eye on everything going on.
Today's show will be highlighted by an interview with manager Rock Hunter of the Hunter Organization. Joining Mr. Hunter are the World Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel, World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Malenko w/valet Fallen Angel & the Iron Sheik. Hunter vows to get even with Bob Backlund & Ken Patera. Hunter is offering a $50,000 bounty on each man. He warns all challengers that the Hunter Organization is taking no prisoners.
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
Match 1. (1-10). Ladies Match. Wendi Richter beats Jamie West with a bulldog then cover. (8:59).
Interview by Stewart with IWF World's Heavyweight Champion 'Big' Scott Hall on his challengers as the Iron Sheik, Bob Backlund, Ken Patera, Tony Atlas & several others.
Commercial break
Match 2. (1-10). 4 Man Tag Team Match. Paul Orndorff & Mr. Olympia put away the Devil's Duo (Doug Vines & Jeff Sword). (7:22). Olympia sleepers Vines for the win.
Interview by Stewart with Orndorff & Olympia on their winning streak & open challenge to the IWF World's Tag Team Champions to face them on TV
Commercial break
Match 3. (1-10).Single Match. Kevin Von Erich beat Big Bad O with the body scissors. (8:43).
Interview ringside by 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas on reteaming again with Kne Patera & going after the World Tag Team Belts
Commercial break
Match 4. (1-10). Single Match. Bob Backlund stopped Paul Roma with the chicken wing submission. (8:57).
Interview by Stewart with Backlund who responds to Hunter's bounty on his hed & how hard it is going to be for the bounty hunters to collect
Commercial break
Match 5. (3:10). 4 Man Tag Team Mach. Spoiler & Jimmy Golden double DQ with the Mongolian Stomper w/mgr. Don Carson & 'Tennessee Stud' Ron Fuller in a wild match (6:12). Also getting involved was 'Killer' Tim Brooks as well as 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera.
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 Dothan, Ala & Birmingham, Ala.: Huntsville & Montgomery, Ala. Saturday night: Hattiesburg, Miss & Mobile, Ala. on Sunday. Tune in next week for more IWF Wrestling.
1st (of 2) TV shows Taped Wednesday 8-3 in Jackson, MS. (Airs 8-6-88 WGN & syndication).
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 Fallen Angel running around ringside ---
--- Dark Journey jumping up & down cheering ---
The announcing team of Les Thatcher & Rick Srewart kick off todays show with new IWF Commissioner 'Cowboy' Bill Watts with a special announcement. Watts says the former comm Jim Barnett has retired & he was asked to take over the duties. Watts adds that a lot of things have been going on in the IWF & he will be keeping a close eye on everything going on.
Today's show will be highlighted by an interview with manager Rock Hunter of the Hunter Organization. Joining Mr. Hunter are the World Tag Team Champions Harley Race & Nick Bockwinkel, World's Junior Heavyweight Champion Joe Malenko w/valet Fallen Angel & the Iron Sheik. Hunter vows to get even with Bob Backlund & Ken Patera. Hunter is offering a $50,000 bounty on each man. He warns all challengers that the Hunter Organization is taking no prisoners.
Commercial break
We go to the ring with Mike McGuirk for the ring introductions.
Match 1. (1-10). Ladies Match. Wendi Richter beats Jamie West with a bulldog then cover. (8:59).
Interview by Stewart with IWF World's Heavyweight Champion 'Big' Scott Hall on his challengers as the Iron Sheik, Bob Backlund, Ken Patera, Tony Atlas & several others.
Commercial break
Match 2. (1-10). 4 Man Tag Team Match. Paul Orndorff & Mr. Olympia put away the Devil's Duo (Doug Vines & Jeff Sword). (7:22). Olympia sleepers Vines for the win.
Interview by Stewart with Orndorff & Olympia on their winning streak & open challenge to the IWF World's Tag Team Champions to face them on TV
Commercial break
Match 3. (1-10).Single Match. Kevin Von Erich beat Big Bad O with the body scissors. (8:43).
Interview ringside by 'Mr. USA' Tony Atlas on reteaming again with Kne Patera & going after the World Tag Team Belts
Commercial break
Match 4. (1-10). Single Match. Bob Backlund stopped Paul Roma with the chicken wing submission. (8:57).
Interview by Stewart with Backlund who responds to Hunter's bounty on his hed & how hard it is going to be for the bounty hunters to collect
Commercial break
Match 5. (3:10). 4 Man Tag Team Mach. Spoiler & Jimmy Golden double DQ with the Mongolian Stomper w/mgr. Don Carson & 'Tennessee Stud' Ron Fuller in a wild match (6:12). Also getting involved was 'Killer' Tim Brooks as well as 'World's Strongest Man' Ken Patera.
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 Dothan, Ala & Birmingham, Ala.: Huntsville & Montgomery, Ala. Saturday night: Hattiesburg, Miss & Mobile, Ala. on Sunday. Tune in next week for more IWF Wrestling.
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