Posted on 5/20/125 by Joe Dombrowski
WA International Championship Wrestling 50th Anniversary
Collector's Set DVD/VOD Preview - Watch Classic Promos From
Ernie Ladd, George Cannon & Did An Outtake Accidentally Make
Air?
It was ahead of its time in many ways. The vision of Chicago
White Sox co-owner Eddie Einhorn to have a nationally
televised and touring wrestling brand pre-dated Vince
McMahon and Jim Crockett’s similar paths by nearly ten
years! Now, 50 years after its creation, we look back at
what made the IWA so innovative, memorable, controversial,
and infamous in this collector’s set. Join Jack Reynolds and
Tex McKenzie ringside as some of the most recognizable names
in the wrestling world combine under one roof! Re-live the
matches, moments, and memories that helped the IWA leave
such an indelible mark on fans coast-to-coast during its
brief but eventful existence. This is International
Championship Wrestling – the very first wrestling program
available throughout the United States of America!
Order This Special Set Today!
DVD: Joe-Dombrowski.com
VOD: ProWrestlingLibrary.com
Stream: ClassicWrestling.net
Special Preview Promo Clips
The IWA had an incredible talent roster and sometimes just
sitting back and watching them "talk the people into the
arenas" is the most fascinating part of that era. Here are a
few promos you can own forever as part of this set, and
watch now to get you in the mood for IWA action -
Ernie Ladd - Ernie discusses meat 45 years before it was
fashionable in wrestling and gives a few proverbs to give
warning to future opponents
https://youtu.be/ioWEEfPcpX0?si=q9NbqGXgBzVr3iEW
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George Cannon - The loudmouth "crybaby" manager wanted you
all to see his obnoxious "victory smile". How could you not
root against him if the alternative is this?
https://youtu.be/sqOpcOFbraE?si=EFqVrmimHRVnFnr4
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Love Brothers & Al Costello - Heels corpsing. Wrestlers
ribbing & talking over each other. Accidentally using
insider terms. Laughter audibly heard from off-camera. None
of these were part of wrestling promos in 1975, yet they all
happen here. Did they mean to air this or accidentally use
the wrong take? Watch and decide for yourself!
Check out the official trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxpeU3U4Z0s
Over 45 Matches In All Including:
Blockbuster Battles!
*Mil Mascaras defends the IWA Title against the likes of
Beautiful Bruce, Joe Turco & Terry Yorkston!
*Ernie Ladd & Cowboy Bob Ellis vs. The Mongols w/George
Cannon
*IWA Tag Team Champions The Mongols w/George Cannon vs. Dino
Bravo & Victor Rivera
*Dino Bravo vs. Bolo Mongol (Bill Eadie)
*IWA N.A. Champion Dick “Bulldog” Brower vs. Mighty Igor
*Ernie Ladd & Thunderbolt Patterson vs. Eric The Red & Great
Goliath
*IWA N.A. Champion Dick “Bulldog” Brower vs. Argentina
Apollo
*Ernie Ladd vs. Nelson Royal
*Eric the Red, Lars Anderson & Rip Hawk vs Tex McKenzie, Bob
Ellis & Nelson Royal
*Ivan Koloff vs. Gama Singh
*Dick “Bulldog” Brower vs. Johnny Powers
*The Love Brothers (Hartford & Reginald) w/Al Costello vs
Luis Martinez & Argentina Apollo
Plus: Ox Baker, Pez Whatley and more!
Rookies To Legends!
*Arguably the greatest World Champion of all time, Lou
Thesz, competes in some of his final ever U.S. televised
matches at age 59, including teaming with Mil Mascaras vs.
Kurt Von Hess & Beautiful Bruce!
*A 15 year old Terry “Bam Bam” Gory makes his television
debut against Ernie Ladd and in a tag team match with Gino
Brito against The Mongols!
*Samoan Wrestling Dynasty icons Afa & Sika, under five years
into their careers, face the likes of Ivan Koloff & Dick
“Bulldog” Brower!
*Future Puerto Rico legend Carlos Colon competes as a 27-
year-old youngster, teaming with Miguel Perez!
Special Attractions!
Sky Low Low vs. Little Tom
Sky Low Low & Beverly Shade vs. Little Tom & Barbara Owens
Sky Low Low & Beautiful Bruce vs. Luis Martinez & Little Boy
Blue
The Masked Beauty & Barbara Owens vs. Bonnie Steele &
Beverly Shade
Plus: Bonus biographical clips featuring rare photos, press
clippings, and event posters!
Approx Run Time: 6 hours
Order This Special Set Today!
DVD: Joe-Dombrowski.com
VOD: ProWrestlingLibrary.com
Stream: ClassicWrestling.net