LowBlowPodcast Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 I always say it but it's true - I love the feel you have here. Some pieces may come into play that I am more aware of but right now the House of Humperdink has me signed up. I always felt he was a good regional guy as a manager but his appeal wasn't on a national level every time he tried. You've got it here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Sorry for falling a bit behind here. Really love the Plowboy-Dundee stuff. Dundee gives you that one big name to hel sell the tickets and bring in the more casual fan. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Jack Punk Posted August 7, 2023 Report Share Posted August 7, 2023 Bill Dundee is a great fit here especially alongside Jamie. I've always been a fan of Bruno, good to see him getting showcased in IPW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted August 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! International Pro Wrestling 8-7-1988 Conway High School Conway, Arkansas Home of the Wampus Cats A Monday night as IPW comes to a town near you, bringing the best in wrestling action! Buddy Lee hosts the evening of exciting wrestling action! Match #1 Shawn Baxter versus The Ninja w/Oliver Humperdink, Lock & Luna Baxter gets the better of the masked man in black until Humperdink and his "ladies" get involved. The referee calls for the bell and the disqualification. Despite picking up the win, Baxter takes a beating afterwards Match #2 Ken Jugan versus Cowboy Tony Falk Jugan holds his own for a while until Tony turns it up a notch and simply outwrestles his opponent. Jugan is finished off with a swinging neckbreaker. Match # 3 The Renestos versus Reno Riggins & Johnny Weiss New partner for the former Tag Title Contender but finds himself on the losing end when Weiss is isolated and worked over. The Renestos with the pinfall for the win continue to make their case for getting the shot at Tojo and the New Guinea Headhunter. Intermission. Buddy Lee thanks everyone for coming and while there is no rundown of upcoming house shows, he tells the fans to stay tuned in the coming weeks for more dates! Match #4 IPW Tag Team Title Match Tojo Yamamoto and the New Guinea Headhunter (C) versus Plowboy Frazier & Bruno Bruno is isolated and takes a licking. He also keeps on ticking allowing the big Plowboy to clear house. With Frazier finally getting in, the match becomes a lot less one-sided and more competitive. Plowboy squashes the Head Hunter in the corner before launching Bruno from the top rope for the splash and the 1! 2! 3! We have new Tag Team Champs! Buddy Lee thanks everyone for coming out and that IPW will return to Conway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Baxter gets the win but Humperdinck and his ladies make him pay. Solid win for the Cowboy. Riggins search for a new partner continues. No don't the biggest news being the NEW International tag team champions, Bruno and the Plowboy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 I think the highlight of the show for me was when you called Luna and Lock ladies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control21 Posted August 9, 2023 Report Share Posted August 9, 2023 A fun show topped off by a big main event with Plowboy sending the crowd home happy by bringing home the gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted August 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Pre-taping Match Jamie Dundee w/Dark Journey beat the Masked Star. 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! A lone Buddy Lee welcomes everyone to International Pro Wrestling's exciting "Power Half Hour. The fans boo as Tim and Tom Renesto Jr. make their way out to join Buddy Lee. Tom Jr. complains about what's going on. They've been the best tag team in the territory ... YET, they don't get a shot at the champions. Reno Riggins with no partner wants a shot at the belts ... Plowboy Frazier and Bozo or whatever his name is, gets the shot and are now the new tag team Champs. Through it all, the Renestos are on the outside looking in. The cheers start when Reno Riggins marches out. He says Renesto got one thing right ... Reno Riggins deserves that shot at the titles. He is still the #1 Contender ... Here comes Ken Jugan. He apologizes for coming out but says he owes Reno and these fans an apology for last week's match. He wasn't the best that he could be but if Reno gives him another chance ... he's like to prove he's a capable partner. While being held back by his brother, Tim Renesto Jr. says that if the two of them want to get beat AGAIN ... HE'LL DO IT! TODAY! Buddy Lee throws it to a commercial! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x Back from the break, Buddy Lee talks about what went on before the break between Tim Renesto Jr. and Reno Riggins. Some bad blood is brewing but these two want to settle things today! Right now, Shawn Baxter takes on Oliver Humperdink. These two have been going at it now for the past several weeks with things coming to a head last Monday night when Baxter pinned the House of Humperdink head. The youngster has shown himself to be very resiliant as well as capable of staying out of the hands of Lock and Luna. Can he continue that here today? Match #1 Oliver Humperdink w/Lock & Luna versus Shawn Baxter. Humperdink with short cuts is able to get the upperhand early in the match. Lock and Luna also play a small part, getting a chain to Humperdink. Busted open and bleeding, Baxter looks bad as the beating continues. He fights his way back with the fans solidly behind him until taking a low blow. Pushed into the ropes, Baxter is grabbed by Lock and Luna. Shoving the ref out of the way, Humperdink charges forward. Baxter ducks out of the way, leaving Humperdink to crash into the hissing women, knocking them off of the ring apron and out onto the floor. From behind, Baxter wraps up Humperdink and rolls him to the canvas for the 1! 2! 3! Shawn Baxter has beaten Oliver Humperdink once again. 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 Buddy Lee having been joined Cody Michaels. They talk about the feud ending with Brian Knighton. Michaels puts him over as a tough competitor but in the end, Cody's experience as a better wrestler won out in the end ... AND ... it didn't hurt having the support of all these great fans. The fans boo as Brian Knighton leads Champion Bill Ash out. Knighton says just the guy he was looking for. This is the guy who he was telling Ash about. Buddy Lee doesn't want any trouble out here since this is Cody's time. Ash corrects him, saying anytime the Champion is out here, it is HIS time! Jabbing a finger in Cody's chest, Ash tells him this is his lucky day. Brian speaks very highly of Cody's ability and would make a wonderful tune-up match before facing a Bill Dundee or even Jerry Lawler, who he understands is back in Memphis. So, right here next week, Cody Michaels is NEXT! The fans cheer loudly and Buddy Lee sends us to the ring. Match #2 Ken Jugan & Reno Riggins versus The Renestos. Riggins wants in first and wants to get his hands on Tom Renesto. Tom starts off but tags in brother Tim before we have any action. This is par for the macth as Tom Jr. refuses to lock up with Riggins. Jugan gives a better showing before The Renestos double team and isolate him. Several near falls but Tom Jr. refuses to pin Jugan, preferring to toy with him some. Riggins wants in badly, rushing the ring and drawing the eye and attention of the referee which allows Jugan to take more damage. Riggins with a hot tag is able to clear the ring and is all fired up and ready to end this but gets whipped into his corner where the ref forces Jugan in, saying they tagged. Back to business, The Renestos work over Jugan more before putting him away for a second time. After the match, Riggins charges Tom Jr. and the two brawl it out into the back with the fans screaming. Buddy Lee 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 August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Baxter really seems to have the edge over Humperdinck. Cody Michaels gets a major opportunity to take on the champ next week. Riggins' temper has officially reached its boiling point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Plowboy and Bruno win the titles! Did NOT see that coming! Which makes this even more interesting, is the Renestos picking up a win earlier. Here we go, TV opens with the Renestos and I have to say I agree with them. LOL, even with all the help, Humperdink falls once again to Baxter. This has been a fun feud. Ash is the man! Michaels better be on his A game next week because the champ is looking for a good tune up. Man, I would love to see Ash take a trip to Memphis and face Lawler. Once again, Reno and his partner fall short to the Renestos. Time to give the Renestos a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 13, 2023 Report Share Posted August 13, 2023 Very entertaining half hour. I enjoy Oliver Humperdink as a wrestler. Seems like a perfect fit for this type of promotion. Ash is also doing a good job of selling the promotion. Just using the names Dundee and Lawler make him seem more important with every word. Renestos are ready for a title show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Jack Punk Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 Man, just picturing the team of Plowboy and Bruno is fun! I saw some of the old WWO stuff on YouTube recently and saw Shawn Baxter on some of it and he's a prime babyface for a local Southern show like this one. Enjoying his stuff with Humperdink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastStopTour Posted August 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 Pre-taping Match Ken Jugan pinned Johnny Weiss 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 welcomes everyone to International Pro Wrestling's exciting "Power Half Hour. Big show today with not one but TWO title matches. Tojo Yamamoto and the New Guinea Head Hunter come looking to take back the Tag Titles from Plowboy Frazier and Bruno and in our Main Event, Champion Bill Ash takes on Cody Michaels in a "tune up match". His words not mine! A chance of a lifetime for Mr. Michaels who has been on a tear of late ... The fans boo as Bill Ash and Brian Knighton make their way out. Ash takes exception to Michaels having been on a tear because no one in IPW has been on a tear like YOUR Heavyweight Champion, Bill Ash has been on. Any way you call it, Bill Ash has had them set up in front of him and he's knocked them all down! He doesn't plan on that changing anytime soon and certainly not by the likes of Cody Michaels! Buddy Lee throws it to a commercial! x-x-x-x-x COMMERCIAL BREAK x-x-x-x-x Back from the break, Buddy Lee talks about the Tag Team division. First, the titles changing hands and then the situation with Reno Riggins and the Renestos. Match #1 Tag Team Title Match: Plowboy Frazier & Bruno (C) versus Tojo Yamamoto & the New Guinea Head Hunter. While Bruno takes a beating, the Plowboy is the great equalizer and is able to run roughshod on Tojo and his partner, breaking up tags and bailing out Bruno. Several near pinning predicaments from Plowboy but in the end, Tojo with the kendo stick comes into play and not even sneaky about it to get disqualified. The referee gets chased from the ring by the losers. 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 Buddy Lee having been joined by Cody Michaels. They talk about the opportunity that has presented itself and this is one that Cody Michaels is ready to jump all over. It isn't everyday that someone at his experience level gets a title shot so early in his career. Regardless of the outcome, he is going to give his all for these fans! Win or lose, Bill Ash will know he's been in a fight! The fans cheer loudly and Buddy Lee sends us to the ring. Match #2 Heayweight Title Match: Bill Ash (C) w/Brian Knighton versus Cody Michaels. Ash taunts the challenger to throw him off his game but Cody Michaels looks all business here and focused in on one thing. Knighton, from the floor with taunts for Michaels while cheering on Ash who doesn't look to be taking this match seriously. Michaels with a hip toss off the pair locking up and jockeying for position. Arm drag sends Ash to the canvas and has the fans cheering. Knighton wants Ash to "GET HIM" and comes charging in once again ... ARM DRAG! Michaels gets the arm and starts working it before being forced to break as Knighton is able to get a hold of Ash and pull him towards the ropes. The two wrestle back and forth with Michaels giving a good showing of himself. Some barking at the referee about pulled hair and the like before Ash settles down and gets to work, first attacking the arm then taking Michaels to the mat. Rolled to canvas several times, Michaels is able to kick out each time, frustrating Ash just a little more each time. Knighton distracts the referee as Michaels with an Irish whip and a big back body drop puts Ash on the canvas. There's a cover! 1! 2! KICK OUT! Bill Ash gets to his feet and charges! Arm Drag and down goes Ash! We get a ref bump when Ash gets knocked into a corner and grabs the referee into the way as Michaels charges in and lands a flying cross body block on the referee and down goes the referee! Ash nails Michaels who tries to help the referee. Boot stomping begins before Ash motions for Knighton to get into the ring and help. Knighton is booed to high heaven as he gladly gets into the ring to put a hurting on his former opponent. The smiling Knighton grabs Ash by the arm and sends him across the ring. Following, he leaps in the air and grabs at the Champion ... FLYING REAR CHINLOCK! WHAT THE?!?! BRIAN KNIGHTON HAS HIT THE ARKANSAS WHIPLASH ON BILL ASH! The audience is stunned silent as Brian Knighton kicks Bill Ash to his back before dragging Cody Michaels over and drapes his arm across the Champ. Yanking the referee over, Knighton slaps his face several times to help bring him around ... There's a count ... 1! ... 2! ... 3! CODY MICHAELS HAS PINNED BILL ASH AND HAS BECOME THE NEW IPW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! The audience erupts with cheers as the smiling Knighton leaves the ring and heads for the back. The fans cheer and chant Michaels' name as he holds his head, leaning back against the ropes to support himself as the referee hands him the title belt ... The camera switches to a dour looking Buddy Lee who says this is where he usually tells everyone to tune in next week for more exciting IPW Wrestling but unfortunately, that isn't the case as this is the LAST International Pro Wrestling episode. Thank you for being a part of the IPW Family! That's All Folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted August 18, 2023 Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 Well it's sad to see IPW go but it certainly went out with a bang. Not to mention a big surprise as Knighton turns on Ash to help Michaels become the final IPW Heavyweight Champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcfl Posted August 18, 2023 Report Share Posted August 18, 2023 It was awesome while it lasted. Looking forward to seeing what is next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaldoni Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 What a show! Say it isn't so! IPW is no more?!?!?! Damn, it was fun while it lasted. I'll say this, IPW couldn't have left on a higher note. What a way to end things with the Knighton swerve and Michales defeating Ash for the title. I love how the Knighton/Michales rivalry went full circle. IPW was a blast to read and I can't wait to see what's next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control21 Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Sad to see IPW go (although I can't wait to see what is next!). I thought it had a very unique flavor and this final episode certainly closed things out in the same manner. Great job overall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowBlowPodcast Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 Speechless on IPW going away... looking forward to the next project that you hopefully have planned. I did like this promotion and how it fit in our world. Love the creative activities and work you've put in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Jack Punk Posted August 21, 2023 Report Share Posted August 21, 2023 IPW has been a fun read each week and I like how you managed to pay things off in the last episode which I know isn't always the case in this game or in real life. I look forward to seeing where things go from here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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