Autistic Dragon Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 A Plowboy win ensures the fans are happy by the time cameras start rolling. Knighton decides he's not done with Michaels just yet. Let's see If he's picked up any new tricks. Riggins & Wolf tie the score in a brutal no DQ match. Lou & the Cowboy get shortchanged but they "maximize their minutes" as JR likes to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Like the attention Knighton is getting. Rip adds to it by getting a match with Michaels signed and now there's a big reason to attend the Jonesboro show. When a match gets all the time in the world, you know it's a big deal. Both teams have brought a big time buzz to IPW. Reno and Wolf get the huge TV win and the series is even. This was a big deal. Cool throwback to a TV time remaining match. Maybe this will lead to something bigger between Lou and Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 I like the pre-tape matches. It gives you the chance to focus on your main angles during the TV show but also giving an extra match to the fans who came to the studios. Best of 7 is 2-2... Match 5 is huge!! I thought you might go 3-1 and have the babyfaces make the big comeback. Either way, this is a perfect stipulation for your promotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowBlowPodcast Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 I am a fan of the best of seven... especially when it is booked to be an even showdown. It is a toss up which is why the series is there in the first place. Also agree with the tv time... I have run a couple of those where the time runs out on tv but the match isn't done and you will have to tune in next week! BTW if you want Joe Pedicino - feel free to let me know he's yours for the taking. He plans to sell off his shares of WCW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted June 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 Pre-taping Match Shawn David Baxter defeats the Hornet International Pro Wrestling Excited Voiceover: You are watching International Pro Wrestling from the KAIT Channel 8 television studios! Wrestling action whizzes by quickly over music, showing the stars of International Pro Wresting. Drop kick here, monkey flip there, big swinging neck breaker there. When the music comes to a stop, the camera pans the studio and the loud studio audience ready for some wrestling action! Buddy Lee and Bert Prentice welcome everyone to International Pro Wrestling's exciting "Power Half Hour! An excited Bert Prentice wants to get right to TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! From the ASU Armory in Jonesboro ... They are joined by Shawn David Baxter who just won in his debut here today! They welcome him to the area before Bert talks about this second generation wrestler and son of The Wrestling Pro. If today's match is any indication, he has a very long and bright future ahead of him ... BEWARE! THE HOUSE OF HUMPERDINK IS IN THE STUDIO! Sir Oliver doesn't want to talk about has-beens and he certainly doesn't want to talk about what ifs. What he wants to talk about is not having a match tonight at the ASU Armory! While this punk has put the moves on this masked miscreant ... What would he do in the ring against someone of Humperdink's pedigree? Shawn is all for it! The fans are all for it! Rip Tyler, get that match signed! Once they all leave, they get back to discussing tonight's show. The Best of Seven Series continues with both teams locked at 2-2! Bill Ash defends his title once again against #1 Contender Pat Rose! Jamie Dundee and Bruno Spazzinsky face the Arkansas Terrors in a Scaffold Match! Those are just a few of the matches TONIGHT! Buddy Lee throws it to a commercial! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We go to the ring for our first match ... Match #1 Arkansas Terror #2 versus Bruno Spazzinsky Empty corners today so no distractions. The masked man tries to break some rules but the ref is right on it. The two go back and forth trading near pinfalls with the fans solidly behind Bruno. The Terror gets the upperhand but Bruno with the comeback is able to put his man down with a swinging neckbreaker. After the match, Champion Bill Ash makes his way out to a chorus of boos. He tells them all to shut up which only makes them louder. Ash complains about having to continuously defend his title against a man who clearly can't beat him. How many times does he have to face Pat Rose before someone new ... They are joined by Brian Knighton which seems to anger the Champ. Knighton is very polite as he tells Ash that he has something that Knighton wants ... He is cut off by Ash who tells him that describes everyone in the locker room. You want a shot at this here belt ... you better get out there and do something to get your self that one and only chance! After speaking his mind, Bill Ash storms off leaving Brian Knighton a bit on the confused side. The fans cheer as Buddy Lee sends us to a commercial break! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We return to the program with Bert and Buddy talking about the segment before going to commercial break. Bert's piece of advice for young Brian Knighton is to stay as far away as he can possibly can from a snake in the grass like Bill Ash! Buddy Lee reminds Bert that Brian had already aligned himself with one snake in Dark Journey ... Buddy Lee tries to get everything under control as he starts talk about our Main Event! Last week we simply ran out of time but today, we try this one more time! Match #2 Mountain Lou versus Cowboy Tony No winner last week, so they will do it one more time. A friendly handshake to start the match and they are off. Tony tries to take the big man off his feet but is barely able to move him with several running shoulders. Test of Strength follows and Lou is able to move Tony around the ring until they get to the ropes for a clean break. Drop toe hold puts Lou down and Tony gets to work. Low drop kick puts Lou down again before applying a single leg crab but the big guy gets the ropes and forces a break. Lou with a big slap to the chest drops the Cowboy to a knee. With a hand around the throat, Lou lifts Tony off his feet ... DOUBLE GOOZLE ... NO! TONY SLIPS FREE WHEN Lou stumbles forward. A boot to the back of the knee takes Lou off his feet before Tony throws himself back against the ropes ... shoots forward with a running boot to the face. Quick scramble and Tony wraps up the knee ... FIGURE FOUR IS LOCKED IN AND MOUNTAIN LOU IS FURIOUSLY TAPPING OUT! Tony helps a now limping Lou to his feet where they shake hands once again! The fans cheer as Buddy Lee and Bert Prentice with a big thank you and a reminder to join us next week for more International Pro Wrestling action! DO NOT FORGET TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! THE ASU ARMORY IN JONESBORO! MUST SEE ACTION! GET YOUR TICKETS ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted June 17, 2023 Report Share Posted June 17, 2023 I don't know who Baxter is but if he's against Humperdinck, then he's cool with me. Spazz gets his team some momentum before the big scaffold match. Knighton tries to step to the champ who leaves him scratching his head. Tony & Lou run it back with the Cowboy coming out on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 I liked the opening segment. It put a big spotlight on Baxter and who better to do that than Humperdink. This could get interesting. Bruno gets some momentum going heading into a money making scaffold match. Hmmmmm, I wonder what Knighton really had on his mind. I think Ash is just pissed with Rose constantly on his tail. Solid write up for the TV main event. I was into this match. Damn, the Jonesboro card is stacked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted June 19, 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2023 I love anything with Humperdink. Scaffold match coming up. This could be the talk of Arkansas for a while. Ash is dong a good job of getting heat. He is a perfect champion for your promotion. Looking forward to Jonesboro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Jack Punk Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 You've captured the feel of a Bert Prentice show in this era perfectly. Scaffold match is sure to pack them in! Humperdink certainly promises to make things interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted June 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 International Pro Wrestling 6-17-1988 ASU Armory Jonesboro, Arkansas The Jonesboro Armory played host to a heated evening of professional wrestling , both figuratively and literally. The ladies kicked off the action as Oliver Humperdink's Lock and Luna were victorious over Debbie T. Wild and Brandy Mae. Sean David Baxter rolled up Oliver Humperdink, Cody Michaels outwrestled Brian Knighton, Jamie Dundee and Bruno Spazzinsky won over the Arkansas Terrors in a Scaffold Match, Tojo Yamamoto and the New Guinea Head Hunter took the Best of Seven Series to three matches over two against Reno Riggins and Dancing Wolf and Bill Ash successfully defended his title against Pat Rose by disqualification. 1. Lock and Luna were a sight to see, unlike anything seen in these (or most parts for that matter). Savage animals were controlled by a shrewd Oliver Humperdink. 2. Youngster Baxter showed he could actually wrestle taking the match totally by surprise when he rolled up Humperdink. 3. Thoroughly outwrestled, Knighton beaned Cody Michaels with a chair afterwards. 4. An entertaining match, Dundee and Spazzinsky saw their value rise with another victory over their nemesis. Several attempts but no real success to speak of, Dark Journey was kepy in check by being left on the "ground floor". 5. The Best of Seven Series saw Tojo Yamamoto and the New Guinea Headhunter move forward to the win and break the 2-2 tie that was in place before the match. When the smoke cleared, Dancing Wolf needed help to get to the back. 6. In a reversal of things, Champion Bill Ash retained his title by Disqualification of all things when the ref called the match after seeing the challenger, Pat Rose standing over a prone Ash, holding a chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Humperdinck's charges have better luck than he does. Knighton continues to be a sore loser. Dundee & Spazzinsky's stock just rose to new heights. Wolf is hurt as he & Riggins fall behind. I got a feeling that Rose just pulled a fast one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted June 21, 2023 Report Share Posted June 21, 2023 Love the finish of the Ash-Rose match. This must have had the fans going nuts in Jonesboro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Lock and Luna are definitely a sight to see...anywhere. Baxter getting a crowd pleasing win over Humperdink gets him established pretty quick. Michaels outwrestles Knighton once again, but pays for it. After an epic scaffold match win, Dundee and Bruno might be considered contenders when new champs are crowned. Speaking of that, Tojo and Headhunter are getting closer to the gold. Loved the twist finish in the Ash/Rose match. Keep that heat baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted June 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 Pre-taping Match The Cuban Assassin defeats Ken Jugan. International Pro Wrestling Excited Voiceover: You are watching International Pro Wrestling from the KAIT Channel 8 television studios! Wrestling action whizzes by quickly over music, showing the stars of International Pro Wresting. Drop kick here, monkey flip there, big swinging neck breaker there. When the music comes to a stop, the camera pans the studio and the loud studio audience ready for some wrestling action! Buddy Lee and Bert Prentice welcome everyone to International Pro Wrestling's exciting "Power Half Hour before being joined by commissioner Rip Tyler ... Rip talks about the upcoming 4th of July holiday and in Arkansas, that means wrestling! From the Greene County Fair Grounds, IPW returns to Paragould! Big show means big matches! Bill Ash defends the IPW Heavyweight Title against #1 Contender, Pat Rose! The Best of Seven Series continues for the Tag Team Titles! Jamie Dundee and Bruno Spazzinsky square off against the Arkansas Terrors ... and much, much more! FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN A ROW, THE HOUSE OF HUMPERDINK IS IN THE STUDIO! Humperdink wants a match added to the card! He wants that low life Sean David Baxter in the ring again! This time, to make sure there is no cheating like the last match, he wants it 2 out of 3 falls! This way, the TRUE wrestling professional will not be cheated out of a victory as he was! Bert argues that Humperdink is delusional and last week, the better man won! Like his father, the Wrestling Pro, Sean David Baxter is not one to back down from a fight, Bert is sure, he will be happy to accept the terms! The ladies growl and snap at Bert to make him back away. Buddy Lee diffuses the situation as he throws it to a commercial! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We go to the ring for our first match ... Match #1 The Intern #3 versus Brian Knighton. Masked man takes a beating from the youngster who seems to relish the beating. Toys with he Intern before finally putting him away. After the match, Champion Bill Ash makes his way out to a chorus of boos and joins our hosts. He complains about having to ONCE AGAIN put his title on the line against the biggest cheat in the territory, Pat Rose. Bert argues with Ash about him being the cheat and not the other way around! In any case, he's not doing it! They are joined by Brian Knighton which seems to anger the Champ. Knighton is very polite as he talks about the Piledriver in Memphis as well as the DDT both moves that have been labeled as lethal and banned in some territories ... what isn't talked about is the Arkansas Whiplash which Bert goes on to explain is Bill Ash's Rear Flying Chinlock ... He is cut off by Ash who tells him that he doesn't know what he's asking for ... the most lethal move in all of professional wrestling before storming off! The fans cheer as Buddy Lee sends us to a commercial break! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We return to the program with Bert and Buddy joined by Jamie Dundee, Bruno Spazzinsky and Dark Journey. Dundee is carrying a gift wrapped box which Bert asks about. Jamie and Bruno talk about "the gift" that is a long time coming as they have been kind of hard on the refined lady that Dark Journey is. She is surprised by the gift but is hesitant to open it for fear of it blowing up or something. Both men swear on thier lives that it is all on the up and up. She opens it and pulls out a new pair of overalls. They laugh along with the fans until the Arkansas Terrors come out. Dundee and Bruno are ready for a fight but the Terrors are here only to talk. They are ready to end this once and for all so they have a proposal ... since they have a match for the 4th of July, if the Terrors win, they get Dark Journey back early. All bets are off on the 3 month stipulation. And if Jamie and Bruno win? The Terrors say they can KEEP HER FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR! The fans howl as it sinks in with Dark Journey and she goes ballistic! A laughing Buddy Lee sends it to the ring! Match #2 The American versus Johnny Weiss. The flag waving masked man is the favorite as he salutes the fans and they cheer him on and chant "USA! USA!" as he enters the ring. Weiss attacks from behind to get things started and puts the boots to the man which draws the ire of the fans. Bert is beside himself on commentary as The American fights his way back into the match before taking over. He gets the pinfall with the flying crossbody and gets a standing ovation ... IT'S THE CUBAN ASSASSIN AND HE ATTACKS THE AMERICAN FROM BEHIND! THE CUBAN MADMAN PUTS THE BOOTS TO THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE ... IT'S CODY MICHAELS TO THE RESCUE! HE CHASES OFF THE CUBAN ASSASSIN BEFORE HELPING THE AMERICAN TO HIS FEET! The fans cheer as Buddy Lee and Bert Prentice with a big thank you and a reminder to join us next week for more International Pro Wrestling action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 IPW has it's eye on independence day with three big matches already announced. Humperdinck interrupts and he's looking for a rematch, 2/3 falls. Knighton is.... looking to learn the Champ's finishing move? Interesting. If DJ has to spend the rest of the year with Dundee & Spazzinsky, she may wring both Terrors necks! The Cuban Assassin had a big night. A win in the dark match before jumping The American after the main event only to be run off byCody Michaels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 IPW signs some explosive matches for the 4th! I think Humperdink is going to find out that Baxter is a pro. I'm intrigued by this Knighton/Ash situation. Is Knighton looking for some tutelage from the Professor? For Dark Journey's sake, I hope the Terrors know what they're doing. Wild ending as Cuban Assassin gets the upper hand on the American. However, American seems to have an ally in Michaels. The fireworks are going off in IPW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted June 26, 2023 Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 Awesome job with the Dark Journey angle. The American and the Cuban Assassin- Sounds like a money maker to me. Interesting talk about certain moves being legal and not legal. Wonder if this is just part of a promo or there is more to this. We will see. July 4th is going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted July 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2023 Pre-taping Match Pat Rose totally dominates the White Shadow International Pro Wrestling Excited Voiceover: You are watching International Pro Wrestling from the KAIT Channel 8 television studios! Wrestling action whizzes by quickly over music, showing the stars of International Pro Wresting. Drop kick here, monkey flip there, big swinging neck breaker there. When the music comes to a stop, the camera pans the studio and the loud studio audience ready for some wrestling action! Buddy Lee and Bert Prentice welcome everyone to International Pro Wrestling's exciting "Power Half Hour before being joined by #1 Contender Pat Rose following his match before going to air ... They talk about the upcoming 4th of July show from the Greene County Fair Grounds in Paragould! Bill Ash defends the IPW Heavyweight Title against #1 Contender, Pat Rose! They talk about the previous matches and how Bill Ash has either cheated his way to a victory or has disqualified himself time and time again ... this time however, Pat Rose promises a victory! They are joined by Commissioner Rip Tyler who comes out to a cheer. Tyler doesn't want to waste anytime and gets right to it. He agrees with Pat Rose's assessment of his previous matches against Bill Ash and any lack of a clean finish of any kind. What he wants and what the fans want is to see who is the better wrestler ... which of these two men can come out on top in a wrestling match? In order to facilitate that, Rip is ordering this match be in ... A CAGE! There will be no running, no hiding! Finish your opponent inside the cage ... pin him ... submit him ... or escape the cage! We will have a winner once and for all! The fans cheer and Pat Rose is one happy fellow ... he says that if he can't beat Bill Ash, then he doesn't deserve to wrestle in Arkansas and will leave IPW! Two shake on it as Buddy Lee throws it to a commercial! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We go to the ring for our first match ... Match #1 Johnny Weiss versus Oliver Humperdink w/Lock & Luna Humperdink with a little help from his girls is able to put Weiss away in a tune up match. Humperdink has a few words with the fans on his way out as the girls bark and growl. Once they leave, the IPW Heavyweight Champion is out. Drawing boos from the fans, Bill Ash says he agrees with them and they should be booing ... against RIP TYLER! Once again, Tyler has worked to stack the deck against YOUR IPW Champion, the best wrestler in the territory! Now, he must defend the title inside a cage where Pat Rose will be allowed to cheat and use foreign objects to his heart's content! How is that fair or sporting? Bert Prentice jumps in and the two go back and forth as Ash is called delusional ... Brian Knighton has come out for a third straight week and Ash groans when he sees him. What now? Knighton apologizes but thinks the two of them have gotten off on the wrong foot and just needs a minute to hear him out ... Ash tells him he's got 60 seconds ... GO! Knighton says that Ash is right, he wants something from the Champ but where he's wrong ... Brian Knighton wants no sympathy ... Brian Knighton wants no charity ... he's not here for a handout and the keys to the kingdom ... no, this not that at all ... 20 seconds ... Knighton reaches into his pocket and pulls out an envelope, handing it over to Ash ... this is TOTALLY A BUSINESS PROPOSITION! Ash's eyes light up when he opens the envelope. Nodding his head, Ash tells the youngster to come with him ... Buddy Lee wants to know what that was all about as Bert says NO GOOD most likely before he sends us to a commercial break! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x We return to the program with Bert and Buddy hyping the 4th of July show in Paragould at the Greene County Fair Grounds. Bill Ash defends the IPW Heavyweight Title against #1 Contender, Pat Rose IN A CAGE! The Best of Seven Series continues for the Tag Team Titles! Jamie Dundee and Bruno Spazzinsky square off against the Arkansas Terrors, Brian Knighton squares off against Cody Michaels, ... and much, much more! Pleasant surprise as IPW is visited by Memphis Legend Jackie Fargo! Warmly greeted, Fargo sits in on commentary for the next match as Buddy Lee sends it to the ring! Match #2 The American & Cody Michaels versus Black Ninja & The Cuban Assassin. The masked man is joined by the flag waving Cody Michaels and salutes the fans who cheer him on and chant "USA! USA!" as they enter the ring. Their opponents jump them before the bell and get right to business. Fargo talks about the number of Memphis talent here in Arkansas and wants to extend an open invitation to the likes of Jamie Dundee, Plowboy Frazier, Bruno, Cowboy Tony and the rest which gets Bert a little hot under the collar who tells him there is a reason why they, including him left the Memphis area. Regardless, Jerry Jarrett would love to have them back which is why he's here ... Inside the ring, it is a barnburner with the American and Cody finally isolating the Ninja and finishing him off to pick up the win. After the match, the Cuban Assassin gets a chair but when the good guys bail the ring, CA uses it on his partner. The fans cheer as Buddy Lee and Bert Prentice with a big thank you and a reminder to join us next week for more International Pro Wrestling action! One last plug hyping the 4th of July show in Paragould at the Greene County Fair Grounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 Ash gets one final crack at Rose's title. The champ is throwing a fit when Knighton comes out and finally is able to grab Ash's attention. Humperdinck is having something of an in-ring resurgence. American & Michaels get the win and CA takes out his own partner in his anger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 Fun 1/2 Power show this week. I think you have hit the nail on the head by using Humperdink as a wrestler. The heat he is going to get is going to be hige! Nice to see Jackie Fargo...I wonder what is next here. Never trust someone who gave someone else an envelop. Another interesting development. So much in this show and now we have to wait for the big one in the Fairgrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted July 3, 2023 Report Share Posted July 3, 2023 YES! Rose and Ash inside the cage! This is what we've all been waiting for. One of my favorite feuds in the game. A Humperdink tune up, gotta love it. Knighton obviously has a plan and Ash seems to like it. Can't wait to watch this unfold. Jackie Fargo comes to town and stirs things up. Very interesting. Michaels and American get the big win and Ninja gets a chair shot from the Cuban Assassin. What a way to end the show. Bring on the 4th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 From the Wednesday edition of The Paragould Daily Press ... International Pro Wrestling 7-4-1988 Greene County Fairgrounds Paragould, Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 A draw between the ladies gets the crowd going. Humperdinck is gonna be crowing about beating Baxter twice in the same night. Looks like DJ's staying put. Michaels still has Knighton's number. The American & The Cuban Assassin get wild. Papa-san and The Headhunter finally claim the tag titles. Ash escapes with his title. Where does Rose go from here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowBlowPodcast Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 I really like the newspaper stuff as I've said. I am also encouraged by the use of the ladies. They have a spot in the sport and I am glad to see people using them as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Fireworks and Bodyslams... Awesome hook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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