Posted on 5/28/125 by Joe Dombrowski
LOST MATCH! Watch FREE Found Footage Of Lou Thesz, Nelson
Royal & Luis Martinez vs. The Mongols & Eric The Red
w/George Cannon - IWA 50th Anniversary Set DVD/VOD Preview!
Our recent search to compile the best, most unique, and
historic footage still surviving for the "IWA International
Championship Wrestling 50th Anniversary Set" took us down a
rabbit hole of wrestling gems. We looked to properly convey
the gravity and innovation that was a wrestling company
bucking the territorial set-up of the era, and going
national via touring and television syndication. From the
day's headliners like Mil Mascaras and Ernie Ladd to cult
favorites like The Mighty Igor and Dick "Bulldog" Brower, to
young talent just starting their journeys like Afa & Sika,
Terry Gordy, and Carlos Colon, they are all represented well
on this six-hour compilation. But the true historical scope
of the time and place is not felt until you see the great
Lou Thesz in action.
At the time 59-years-old but still in incredible physical
condition, Lou had some of his final matches that would be
televised in the United States on IWA programming. Widely
considered to be the greatest World's Heavyweight Champion
certainly up to that point, if not all-time to this day, Mr.
Thesz's name was already wrestling royalty by the IWA's run
in 1975. While it was a bit jarring at times to see him in
such a wild and over-the-top environment, Lou approached it
with the same grace, class, and seriousness he approached
his most historic title fights.
Three rare Lou matches are included on the DVD/VOD/Stream of
this IWA set, not to mention some of Lou's expert color
commentary, but we just couldn't resist giving the wrestling
world a peak at a Lou Thesz match we found that we have
reason to believe hasn't been seen anywhere in decades! It's
so rare that the original audio and commentary track have
been lost to time, but veteran broadcaster Joe Dombrowski
takes you on the journey of a truly unique six-man tag
match.
For your enjoyment, check out FOR FREE Lou Thesz teaming
with two long-standing fan favorites Nelson Royal & Luis
Martinez to battle the team of the IWA Tag Team Champions
The Mongols (Geto & Bolo, who would go on to fame as Masked
Superstar and Demolition Ax) & Eric The Red with legendary
manager George "Crybaby" Cannon ringside!
If you like what you see, please consider purchasing the
six-hour IWA 50th Anniversary Collector's Set today!
DVD: Joe-Dombrowski.com
VOD: ProWrestlingLibrary.com
Stream: ClassicWrestling.net
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!
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