International Wrestling Federation

[Grimmas]

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Maple Leaf Wrestling

September 27, 1983 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario

Before the show gets on it's way announcer Billy Red Lyons introduces Maple Leaf Wrestling President Jack Tunney for a huge announcement.

Jack Tunney welcomes everybody to the premier sports arena in the world Maple Leaf Gardens. He thanks all the fans for their huge support over the last three months as Maple Leaf Wrestling went from Toronto to all over Ontario and the Maritimes. We have started to show everybody that Toronto wrestling is the best wrestling. Toronto wrestling is in so much demand, that they are going international! In October, besides a huge show here at Maple Leaf Gardens on Thanksgiving, Toronto wrestling will be at Madison Square Garden, Boston Garden and the Spectrum among other large arenas and we will show the rest of the world what Toronto already knows and that is that Toronto wrestling is the best in the world.

Since Maple Leaf Wrestling has gone international, we have been renamed as the International Wrestling Federation. That means the current NWA Canadian Tag Team Champions Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and Ivan Koloff are the new IWF Tag Team Champions. Also the winner between Riki Chsohu and Rick Martel will become the first-ever IWF Champion and will receive this brand new championship belt! Jack Tunney reveals the beautiful new IWF Title to the crowd before heading to ringside.

International Wrestling Federation

September 27, 1983 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario

1. NWA World LP Champion Little Tokyo vs Haiti Kid

Haiti put up a tough challenge, but Tokyo cheated his way through this match, including salt to the eyes to retain his title.

Winner - Little Tokyo @ 7:51

2. "Thunderfoot" Joel Deaton vs Jerry Brisco

Deaton was checked thoroughly for objects before the match, but the referee found nothing. Brisco clearly outwrestled Deaton here, but Deaton was able to stay in control with power and cheating. At one point Deaton rolled to the outside and disappeared under the ring. Back in the ring Brisco looked to be on fire, but one big boot gave Deaton the win and knocked out Brisco.

Winner - Joel Deaton @ 6:50

3. Animal Hamiguchi, Isamu Teranishi & Kuniaki Kobayashi vs Ben Bassarab, Tony Garea & Buzz Tyler

After Ben Bassarab has a nice shine sequence, Ishi-Gun took over on a long face in peril segment on Bassarab. A hot tag came to Tyler who ran roughshod over everyone. He tagged out to Garea, who got double teamed. Hamiguchi got the pin on Garea for the win.

Winners - Animal Hamiguchi, Isamu Teranishi & Kuniaki Kobayashi @ 10:55

4. Killer Khan vs Tiger Conway Jr.

Killer Khan is a beast and destroys Conway here. Khan also took out the referee as well, as he seemed out of control. However Khan put on the camel clutch for the submission win.

Winner - Killer Khan @ 6:06

5. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine w/ Don Carson vs Wahoo McDaniel in a "Lumberjack Match"

The Lumberjacks included: Al Tomko, Angelo Mosca Jr., Nick DeCarlo, Bob Markus, Joe Markus, Gary Royal, Killer Karl Krupp, Paul Christy, Bill White, Masa Fuchi, Alexis Smirnoff and The Super Russian.

Valentine and Carson are in the ring waiting for Wahoo to appear, but nobody comes down the ramp. Out of nowhere the lumberjack Super Russian jumps in the ring and attacks Valentine with chops and punches. He gets him in the corner and chops him really hard, which causes Valentine to do a face first bump. The Super Russian then takes off his mask to reveal it is Wahoo McDaniel.

From there we get the vicious and bloody brawl you would expect from these two. The lumberjacks at ringside do not have much to do, because Valentine and Wahoo come right at each other and neither backs down or tries to leave the ring. Both men are bleeding buckets and both are red from chops and hammer blows.

Late in the contest Valentine is able to toss Wahoo out of the ring, where Smirnoff gets in a vicious shot to the kidneys, before the other lumberjacks throw Wahoo back in. Valentine then goes to work on the kidneys with elbows, forearms and stomps. Wahoo makes a comeback, but his tripped by Smirnoff as he is getting ready to drop the final falling chop, which allows Valentine to roll him up for the victory.

Winner - Greg Valentine @ 19:31

Intermission:

After the last match Valentine picked up the microphone and said on TV last week that he would beat Wahoo McDaniel and he did. He made it clear that he is the number one contender for the IWF Title and demanded the title shot on Canadian Thanksgiving on October 10th in Maple Leaf Gardens. He called out Rick Martel who did come to ringside. Valentine demanded the shot, but Martel made it clear that contenders are decided on by the Championship committee and if they felt he was next in line, then he was next in line.

Don Carson did not like that response and got in Martel's face. This was a clear distraction method as Valentine chop blocked Martel and then put on a vicious leglock which caused Martel to scream in pain. Security and the remaining lumberjacks rushed the ring and pulled Valentine off of him. Martel was helped to the pick, limping the entire way.

6. Cuban Assassin & Chicky Starr vs Rocky Johnson & "Big" Stephen Petipas in a "Toronto Death Match" where Bobby Bass is suspended above the ring in a shark cage

Jesse Ventura has a busy second part of the show, so Billy Red Lyons is joined by Pedro Morales for the rest of the evening at the announce booth.

As stated on television Bobby Bass refused to go in the cage, luckily Pedro Morales was at ringside and pushed him into the cage and locked it. Bass was then raised above the ring so the "Toronto Death Match" could proceed without incident. This is a falls count anywhere brawl where the victor is the first team to pin their opponent and have them not be able to answer a 10 count.

This went all through out the ringside area. Early on Rocky was the first to bleed, opening up his cut from before. A quick pin by the Cubans, but Rocky got up.The real advantage came when Starr was tossed out into the crowd after being hit over the head with a chair. A sleeper by Petipas and then a series of punches by Rocky knocked out the Assassin for good. Starr could not make it back to help his partner on time to get up for the ten count.

Winners - Rocky Johnson & Stephen Petipas @ 14:20

7. Evil Machine w/ Jesse Ventura vs "Dirty" Dick Murdoch

Before the contest Ventura talked about taking Murdoch out of wrestling. He then applied oil to the Machine. These two brawled all over the ring and punched each other right in the face. Ventura tried to get involved, but Murdoch decked him. A wild brawl ensued and the referee threw out the match as the two men battled down the ramp.

Double DQ @ 11:18

Billy Red Lyons gets on the microphone and announces that Martel has demanded that the title match still go on tonight, even with the leg injury.

8. "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff w/ Don Carson vs Leo Burke

After the two time limit draws these two worked at a sprint pace. It was a back and forth affair with numerous nearfalls. In the end Burke ducked the lariat and hit a leg lariat for the win.

Winner - Leo Burke @ 18:03

9. Rick Martel vs Riki Choshu w/ Jesse Ventura (IWF Title Match)

Rick Martel limped his way to the ring and Ventura was so giddy. He even got on the mic and gave Martel a chance to hand over the title to Choshu before the match even started. Of course Martel refused.

Choshu was a shark and went straight to work on the leg. He pulled him out of the ring early on and nailed his leg into both the guardrail and the ring post. Martel could barely stand, but he was not giving up. Even when he fell after being irish whipped. Martel, though, not adverse to being the under ground was able to counter a figure-four with a small package for two. Then when Choshu argued with the referee Martel was able to take Choshu down and nail some elbow drops and put on some arm submissions to regain control.

Martel, even though still with a horrible leg, was in control until he attempted a slingshot splash where Ventura pulled his leg causing him to crash to the floor. He was thrown back in and Choshu hit a huge lariat for a super close 2 count. He then put on the Scorpion Deathlock. Martel fought for the rope, but could not make it and had no decision but to submit.

Winner and new IWF Champion Riki Choshu @ 12:40

Jack Tunney awarded the brand new IWF Title belt to Riki Choshu and Jesse Ventura as Martel was helped to the back with a team of paramedics.

 

[Grimmas]

Upcoming Schedule

 

9/30 TV Taping @ St. Michael's College School Arena in Toronto, Ontario

10/1 @ Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex in Kitchener, Ontario

10/1 WRESTLING CHALLENGE (replaces WWF Superstars timeslot)

10/2 @ London Ice House in London, Ontario

10/2 MAPLE LEAF WRESTLING (replaces Wrestling Night in Canada's timeslot)

10/3 @ Windsor Arena in Windsor, Ontario

10/4 @ Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan

10/7 TV Taping @ Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania

10/8 @ Auditorium in Buffalo, New York

10/8 WRESTLING CHALLENGE (replaces WWF Superstars timeslot)

10/9 @ Convention Center in Hamilton, Ontario

10/9 MAPLE LEAF WRESTLING (replaces Wrestling Night in Canada's timeslot)

10/10 @ Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario

10/11 @ Oshawa Civic Auditorium in Oshawa, ON

10/14 TV Taping @ Niagara Falls Memorial Arena in Niagra Falls, Ontario

10/15 @ War Memorial in Rochester, New York

10/15 WRESTLING CHALLENGE (replaces WWF Superstars timeslot)

10/16 @ CYC @ Scranton, Pennsylvania

10/16 MAPLE LEAF WRESTLING (replaces Wrestling Night in Canada's timeslot)

10/17 @ Madison Square Garden in New York, New York

10/18 @ Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut

10/21 TV Taping @ Fieldhouse in Hamburg, Pennsylvania

10/22 @ Spectrum in Philadelpha, Pennsylvania

10/22 WRESTLING CHALLENGE (replaces WWF Superstars timeslot)

10/23 @ Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland

10/23 MAPLE LEAF WRESTLING

10/24 @ Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

10/25 @ Hara Arena in Dayton, Ohio

10/28 TV Taping @ Memorial Arena in Kingston, Ontario

10/29 @ Boston Garden in Boston, MA

10/29 WRESTLING CHALLENGE (replaces WWF Superstars timeslot)

10/30 @ Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut

10/30 MAPLE LEAF WRESTLING (replaces Wrestling Night in Canada's timeslot)

10/31 @ RPI Fieldhouse in Troy, New York

11/1 @ Civic Center in Brantford, Ontario

[dawho5]

I want the theme music of the show to be a variation of the Mission: Impossible theme with something upside down!

[Grimmas]

I want the theme music of the show to be a variation of the Mission: Impossible theme with something upside down!

We'll see what we can do!

[goc]

Good debut for Killer Khan who has finally made his way in after a devastating stint in Southwest that saw him kill off about 4 people and then get run off to Japan by Jim Duggan. If he manages to cause more havoc here than he did in Texas that'll be an impressive feat.

 

Seems like your lumberjack match went better than mine a few weeks ago that turned into more of a battle royal than anything else. Cool deal with having Wahoo disguise himself as the Super Russian to get the jump on Valentine.

 

I always love the "suspended from the ring in a cage" gimmick and I'm sure Bobby Bass would have milked it for all it was worth. Ivan Koloff vs. Leo Burke would have probably been one hell of a match in 83. Koloff could still go in 83 although he was starting to slow down a bit.

 

Pretty interesting decision to put your top belt on Choshu.

[Grimmas]

Good debut for Killer Khan who has finally made his way in after a devastating stint in Southwest that saw him kill off about 4 people and then get run off to Japan by Jim Duggan. If he manages to cause more havoc here than he did in Texas that'll be an impressive feat.

 

Seems like your lumberjack match went better than mine a few weeks ago that turned into more of a battle royal than anything else. Cool deal with having Wahoo disguise himself as the Super Russian to get the jump on Valentine.

 

I always love the "suspended from the ring in a cage" gimmick and I'm sure Bobby Bass would have milked it for all it was worth. Ivan Koloff vs. Leo Burke would have probably been one hell of a match in 83. Koloff could still go in 83 although he was starting to slow down a bit.

 

Pretty interesting decision to put your top belt on Choshu.

Thanks for the comments. Really appreciate the breakdown.

 

I doubt Khan can do the same damage here, he has a lot of time in Japan coming up.

 

Bobby Bass is the man and I would die to see him suspended above the ring in a cage.

 

Thinking of Burke-Koloff I am unsure on this result now. That was booked before we started to tour the WWF area and I was going to push Burke into a top role. It would work in Ontario.. but in the US, I don't think Burke could work as a top star. Might had been a misstep. At least the fans would go home happy on that one.

 

Choshu win was a long term plan to set up the Martel-Valentine feud. Choshu is now champion. Martel was beat up pretty badly and we will see what comes from that. Valentine is on a tear path. Martel-Valentine has always been planned as the showcase feud and this was just day 1.

[dawho5]

Yeah, but what a great showcase feud!

[Jesse Ewiak]

I have to say, I didn't see Valentine as the Super Russian. I probably just wasn't reading into it close enough, but you completely blitzed me when it was revealed. Of course, Martel-Valentine will keep the IWF as a top level fed and drawing big houses, even if Choshu isn't exactly talking them into the building as your champ. Great matches with ole' Riki though.

 

Ventura as the proto-Heenan of Tunneyville is nice as well, with Evil Machine being the blandest name possible, but still working as his wacky backup menace. I'm looking forward to Khan running over people, Wahoo possibly getting some revenge on Valentine in the long run, and of course, awesome random Riki Choshu 20 minute matches in MSG.

[Grimmas]

I have to say, I didn't see Valentine as the Super Russian. I probably just wasn't reading into it close enough, but you completely blitzed me when it was revealed. Of course, Martel-Valentine will keep the IWF as a top level fed and drawing big houses, even if Choshu isn't exactly talking them into the building as your champ. Great matches with ole' Riki though.

 

Ventura as the proto-Heenan of Tunneyville is nice as well, with Evil Machine being the blandest name possible, but still working as his wacky backup menace. I'm looking forward to Khan running over people, Wahoo possibly getting some revenge on Valentine in the long run, and of course, awesome random Riki Choshu 20 minute matches in MSG.

Thanks.

 

Super Russian came from the fact I was going to use Smirnoff and actually booked the show, but Boricua pointed out Smirnoff was in Japan leaving me with some issues to figure out.

 

Everything is going according to plan and I hope you like the payoffs. They may not be exactly what you want, but plans are in place.

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation

September 30, 1983 at St. Michael's College School Arena in Toronto, Ontario
TV Taping for Maple Leaf Wrestling and Wrestling Challenge

1. Stephen Petipas pinned Cuban Assassin (w/ Bobby Bass) at 7:24 with a flying splash in a first round match in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament.

2. Tony Garea pinned Alexis Smirnoff (w/ Don Carson) at 5:10.

3. Bobby & Rudy Kay defeated Paul Christy & Gary Royal at 5:46 when Bobby pinned Royal with a powerslam.

4. Bob Backlund made Killer Karl Krupp submit at 4:35 to the Cross-Face Chickenwing.

5. Leo Burke defeated Killer Khan viq DQ at 8:03 in a first round match in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament.

6. Wahoo McDaniel pinned Ivan Koloff (w/ Don Carson) at 14:32 with an inside cradle in a first round match in the IWF United States Title Tournament.

7. Rocky Johnson pinned Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (w/ Don Carson) at 11:46 with a dropkick after Valentine was distracted by Wahoo to gain a title shot at NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race on Thanksgiving Night at Maple Leaf Gardens.

8. IWF Champion Riki Choshu (w/ Jesse Ventura) pinned Ben Bassarab at 10:02.

 

Also on the show the guest of The Body Shop was new IWF Champion Riki Choshu, who was interrupted by Dick Murdoch.

[goc]

How many singles titles do you have now? 3?

[Grimmas]

How many singles titles do you have now? 3?

It's going to be. IWF Title as the main. Canadian Title on Canadian shows and United States Title for American shows.

[Grimmas]

By the way, the details of that TV tapings will be revealed on the two shows. Each show will be different, but will draw from that one card. Different focuses in different countries.

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation presents Wrestling Challenge

October 1, 1983 airs in WWF time slot.
Taped at St. Michael's College School Arena in Toronto, Ontario

The show opens with Vince McMahon Jr. on the screen. He welcomes us to the new Wrestling Challenge. He states that his father, Vince McMahon Sr. has retired and has decided that the next step for the WWF is for it to go international. The WWF has joined with Maple Leaf Wrestling out of Canada to become the International Wrestling Federation! Going forward you will see such stars as former WWF World Champions Bob Backlund, Pedro Morales and the man who defeated Bruno Sammartino for the title in Ivan Koloff! You will see other stars you know like Rick Martel, Rocky Johnson and Tony Garea. It is now time to introduce the announce crew for the IWF, the former voice of the WWF Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura.

Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura are sitting in the announce booth and they welcome us to Wrestling Challenge. Ventura has this huge smile on his face and Gorilla tells him to go ahead and share his big news. Ventura brags about last Tuesday in Maple Leaf Gardens where his man Riki Choshu defeated Rick Martel to win the IWF Championship! Gorilla questions if he could had done it if Valentine hadn't had took out Martel's leg earlier in the show? Ventura says Choshu just took advantage of the situation and you do anything to win the title. The record shows that Choshu is the IWF Champion and that is all that matters. Ventura that brings up that Chsohu will be on The Body Shop tonight! Gorilla wonders if Choshu can even speak English?

1. Killer Karl Krupp vs Bob Backlund

Former WWF Champion is looking to become a champion again and this is a new opportunity in the IWF. Krupp gets in some offence, but Backlund essentially manhandles him and gets the victory with the Cross-Face Chickenwing.

Winner - Bob Backlund @ 4:35

Commercial #1

Billy Red Lyons is backstage with former WWF Champion Pedro Morales. He is asked about his involvement with the Cubans at Maple Leaf Gardens with him being the one to push Bobby Bass into the cage.

Pedro does not like the antics of The Cubans and he does not like cheaters. All he did was stop Bobby Bass from cheating that evening. If The Cubans have a problem with that then they can try to stop him.

Commercial #2

2. Alexis Smirnoff w/ Don Carson vs Tony Garea

Smirnoff shows off his brute strength and throws Garea around. However Garea is a veteran and made a comeback and hits a diving crossbody for the victory.

Winner - Tony Garea @ 5:10

Commercial #3

Jesse "The Body" Ventura is ready on the set of The Body Shop with his bodyguard the Evil Machine. He makes this long introduction hyping up how great Riki Choshu is. After all his titles in Japan and him being the one to defeat Rick Martel for the IWF Title. He finally brings out Choshu.

Choshu comes out with the IWF Title looking very smug. Ventura looks to ask him a question, but Dick Murdoch comes out. Murdoch has been dealing with the antics of Ventura here and in Japan Choshu has been a pain in his side. He points out that Choshu only beat Martel after he was beating down. He makes it clear he wants the title. Ventura tells him he doesn't deserve a shot, when Choshu hits a lariat from behind and knocks Murdoch down. Security rushes in and separates everyone.

Commercial #4

Before the match Ventura says he will remove Dick Murdoch from the IWF once and for all!

3. Paul Christy & Gary Royal vs Bobby & Rudy Kay

It's the debut of the Kay Brothers! Gorilla knows they were big stars in the east coast of Canada. They look impressive and take the fight to Christy & Royal who have shown promise according to Ventura. Kay brothers show some great double team moves and work well together. They get the victory when Bobby hits a huge powerslam on Christy for the win. Will the Kay Brothers look to challenge IWF Tag Team Champions Greg Valentine & Ivan Koloff in the future?

Winners - Bobby & Rudy Kay @ 5:46

Commercial #5

Billy Red Lyons is backstage and talks about the IWF coming to your town. Including:

The Sheik returning to Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI on October 4th.

A TV Taping in Allentown, PA on October 7th.

There will also be a big show in Buffalo, NY on October 8th.

Commercial #6

4. Ivan Koloff w/ Don Carson vs Wahoo McDaniel (IWF United States Title Tournament - First Round)

The announcers talk about the IWF United States Title Tournament which also includes guys like Greg Valentine, Dick Murdoch, Bob Backlund and Tony Garea. The finals will take place on October 17th at Madison Square Gardens.

These two have a hard hitting contest. Which could had gone either way. A miscue between Carson and Koloff lead to the inside cradle victory for Wahoo who advances to the Semi-Finals!

Winner - Wahoo McDaniel @ 14:32 to advance in the IWF United States Title Tournament.

 

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation

October 1, 1983 at Memorial Auditorium Complex in Kitchener, Ontario

1. Bobby & Rudy Kay defeated Doug Somers & Killer Karl Krupp at 10:00.

2. The Nightmare pinned Ben Bassarab at 12:35 to advance in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament.

3. IWF Tag Team Champions Greg Valentine & Ivan Koloff (w/ Don Carson) defeated Buzz Tyler & Tiger Conway Jr. at 11:21

4. Killer Khan, George Steele & Alexis Smirnoff (w/ Don Carson) fought Bob Backlund, Pedro Morales & Leo Burke to a double DQ at 14:32.

5. Dick Murdoch pinned Evil Machine (w/ Jesse Ventura) at 14:03.

6. Rocky Johnson pinned Bobby Bass at 8:30 with the Rocky Shuffle in a match where Chicky Starr and Cuban Assassin where banned from the arena.

7. IWF Champion Riki Choshu (w/ Jesse Venutra) pinned Stephen Petipas at 18:32 with a lariat.

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation

October 2, 1983 at Ice House in London, Ontario

1. Rocky Johnson, Stephen Petipas & Pedro Morales defeated Bobby Bass, Cuban Assassin & Chicky Starr at 14:18.

2. Ivan Koloff (w/ Don Carson) pinned Bobby Kay at 9:32 with a lariat to advance in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament.

3. Bob Backlund made Doug Somers submit at 6:32 to the Cross-Face Chickenwing.

4. Killer Khan pinned Bill White at 3:05 with a diving knee drop.

5. George "The Animal" Steele made Tony Garea submit at 9:20 to the elevated hammerlock.

6. Wahoo McDaniel & Buzz Tyler fought Greg Valentine & Alexis Smirnoff (w/ Don Carson) to a double DQ at 12:26.

7. Dick Murdoch & Leo Burke defeated Riki Choshu & Evil Machine (w/ Jesse Ventura) at 17:08 when Burke pinned Machine with a leg lariat.

[dawho5]

I like setting up future New York events with the immediate use of Backlund and Garea. Also taking steps to get Choshu over right away is a good thing

[LowBlowPodcast]

Not overly big on the retroactive use of the Animal, but to each their own. He has a name and could be a steal when all is said and done. Your influx of towns gives you a distinct edge in that angle of the game. I think you've got some great talents and it should be interesting to see how they are laid out over double the area now.

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation presents Maple Leaf Wrestling

October 2, 1983 airing in Ontario.
Taped at St. Michael's College School Arena in Toronto, Ontario

The brand new opening video package for Maple Leaf Wrestling set to Mr. Roboto by Styxx opens the show featuring clips of: Greg Valentine, Wahoo McDaniel, Stephen Petipas, Jesse Ventura, Ivan Koloff, Leo Burke, Rocky Johnson, Rick Martel and ends with a clip of Riki Choshu being awarded the IWF Title.

We start the show with Billy Red Lyons introducing the new voice of the IWF Gorilla Monsoon. Lyons, Monsoon and Jesse Ventura explain the announcement that Jack Tunney made at Maple Leaf Gardens. That Maple Leaf Wrestling is going International and is now the International Wrestling Federation and will not only dominate Canada, but also the United States. Also at Maple Leaf Gardens, Riki Choshu defeated Rick Martel to win the former NWA Canadian Title which has been renamed the IWF Title. However, the IWF feel there should still be a Canadian Title, so the tournament for the IWF Canadian Title begins tonight and finishes at Maple Leaf Gardens on Thanksgiving night!

1. Cuban Assassin w/ Bobby Bass vs "Big" Stephen Petipas (IWF Canadian Title Tournament - First Round)

After there brawls the last few months this match was intense. Assassin and Bass tried to cheat their way to victory, but Petipas was too much and finished Assassin off with a flying splash.

Winner - Stephen Petipas at 7:24 to advance in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament

Commercial #1

Billy Red Lyons lets us know that Rick Martel is seeing the specialist, but his leg seems badly injured. Rumour has it he may never wrestle again. Martel has said privately that he is unsure of his future, but his focus is on returning and gaining some revenge on Valentine.

Commercial #2

2. Killer Khan vs Leo Burke (IWF Canadian Title Tournament - First Round)

Leo had some brief offence, before Khan went to work. He was a destructive force busting Burke open. A really tough brawl, where Burke wouldn't give up. In the end Khan used a steel chair on Burke to get disqualified.

Winner - Leo Burke via DQ @ 8:03 to advance in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament

Commercial #3

Jesse "The Body" Ventura is ready on the set of The Body Shop with his bodyguard the Evil Machine. He makes this long introduction hyping up how great Riki Choshu is. After all his titles in Japan and him being the one to defeat Rick Martel for the IWF Title. He finally brings out Choshu.

Choshu comes out with the IWF Title looking very smug. Ventura looks to ask him a question, but Dick Murdoch comes out. Murdoch has been dealing with the antics of Ventura here and in Japan Choshu has been a pain in his side. He points out that Choshu only beat Martel after he was beating down. He makes it clear he wants the title. Ventura tells him he doesn't deserve a shot, when Choshu hits a lariat from behind and knocks Murdoch down. Security rushes in and separates everyone.

Commercial #4

Before the match Ventura says he will remove Dick Murdoch from the IWF once and for all!

3. Paul Christy & Gary Royal vs Bobby & Rudy Kay

It's the debut of the Kay Brothers! Gorilla knows they were big stars in the east coast of Canada. They look impressive and take the fight to Christy & Royal who have shown promise according to Ventura. Kay brothers show some great double team moves and work well together. They get the victory when Bobby hits a huge powerslam on Christy for the win. Will the Kay Brothers look to challenge IWF Tag Team Champions Greg Valentine & Ivan Koloff in the future?

Winners - Bobby & Rudy Kay @ 5:46

Commercial #5

Backstage Billy Red Lyons let's us know where we can see IWF on tour:
October 3rd in Windsor, Ontario

October 9th in Hamilton, Ontario

and the big one at Maple Leaf Gardens on October 10th, Thanksgiving Night. That amazing show will feature the finals of the NWA Canadian Title Tournament, IWF Champion Riki Choshu defending his belt, and NWA World Champion Harley Race putting his title on the line against the winner of Greg Valentine and Rocky Johnson in tonight's main event.

Commercial #6

4. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine w/ Don Carson vs Rocky Johnson (#1 Contenders Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Title)

After a brief shine sequence by Rocky, The Hammer gained advantage by going after the leg. He worked away on it, dropping elbows, stomping and submissions until Wahoo McDaniel came to ringside. The distraction lead to a comeback by Rocky. Some nearfalls are traded, but when Wahoo chopped Carson, Valentine took his eye off the match which was a mistake as a sudden dropkick by Rocky knocked him out for the three count.

Winner - Rocky Johnson @ 11:46

After the match Valentine went after Wahoo as security came to ringside to separate them.

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation

October 3, 1983 at Windsor Arena in Windsor, Ontario

1. Ben Bassarab made submit Pete Doherty at 7:50 to a leglock.

2. Bobby & Rudy Kay defeated Al Tomko & Killer Karl Krupp at 5:03.

3. George Steele made Bill White submit at 4:04 to the elevated hammerlock.

4. Pedro Morales & Leo Burke defeated Chicky Starr & Cuban Assassin (w/ Bobby Bass) at 12:36 when Burke pinned Starr.

5. Killer Khan pinned Buzz Tyler at 6:40 with the double kneedrop.

6. Bob Backlund pinned Doug Somers at 8:20 with the Atomic Drop.

7. Wahoo McDaniel, Rocky Johnson & Stephen Petipas defeated Greg Valentine, Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff (w/ Don Carson) at 14:50 when Rocky pinned Smirnoff.

8. IWF Champion Riki Choshu (w/ Jesse Ventura) pinned Dick Murdoch at 22:04 with a handful of tights after help from Ventura.

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation

October 4, 1983 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan
Debut at Cobo Hall

1. Bobby & Rudy Kay defeated Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff (w/ Don Carson) at 10:00.

2. George "The Animal" Steele made Nick DeCarlo submit at 4:09 to the elevated hammerlock.

3. Rocky Johnson pinned The Nightmare at 9:04.

4. Wahoo McDaniel and Greg Valentine (w/ Don Carson) fought to a double countout at 14:20.

5. Dick Murdoch pinned Evil Machine (w/ Jesse Ventura) at 13:41.

6. Bob Backlund defeated Killer Khan via DQ at 12:02 to advance in the IWF United States Title Tournament.

7. IWF Riki Choshu (w/ Jesse Ventura) pinned Tony Garea at 14:03 with a lariat.

8. Pedro Morales & Leo Burke defeated The Sheik & Cuban Assassin (w/ Bobby Bass) at 13:03 when Burke pinned the Cuban Assassin with a leg lariat in a wild brawl.

[Grimmas]

First week is posted. Curious how people feel the two TV shows system with one taping works.

[Grimmas]

International Wrestling Federation

October 7, 1983 at Agricultural Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania
TV Taping for Maple Leaf Wrestling and Wrestling Challenge

1. Leo Burke pinned The Nightmare at 7:32 in a semi-final round match in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament.

2. George "The Animal" Steele made Angelo Mosca Jr. submit at 2:25 with the elevated hammerlock.

3. Wahoo McDaniel pinned Alexis Smirnoff at 6:31.

4. "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff (w/ Don Carson) pinned Stephen Petipas at 9:31 in a semi-final match in the IWF Canadian Title Tournament.

5. Tiger Conway Jr. pinned Pete Doherty at 4:41.

6. Pedro Morales defeated Bobby Bass at 5:30 via disqualification when Chicky Starr and Cuban Assassin ran in.

7. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine (w/ Don Carson) defeated Dick Muroch at 14:02 via countout in a first round match in the IWF United States Title Tournament.

8. Rocky Johnson & Dick Murdoch defeated Harley Race & Evil Machine when Rocky pinned Machine at 16:30.

Also on the show the guest of The Body Shop was NWA World Champion Harley Race.

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I like the separation of the roster as far as matches go. I can see why your highlight show would be hard to do given this setup. I think that as you get the heirarchy set up in both areas you could move one or two guys across and very easily establish where they are within the pecking order in a few weeks of appearances. You could even run separate programs in the different areas on house shows with squash matches on the TV pretty easily after a while.