RF Video is a renowned wrestling video production company that has played a significant role in documenting and promoting professional wrestling. The company was founded by Rob Feinstein, hence the name RF Video, in the late 1990s.
RF Video gained recognition for its extensive catalog of wrestling documentaries, shoot interviews, and live event recordings. Through partnerships with various wrestling promotions, including major organizations such as WWE, WCW, ECW, and independent promotions like Ring of Honor (ROH), RF Video captured the attention of wrestling fans worldwide.
The company's focus on shoot interviews became a hallmark of RF Video's success. These interviews offered a unique perspective, as wrestlers and industry insiders spoke candidly about their experiences, the wrestling business, and behind-the-scenes stories. RF Video's extensive library of shoot interviews became an invaluable resource for fans and historians alike, shedding light on the inner workings of the wrestling industry.
Video Title: IWA Wrestling from the 70s
RF Video Number: 2419
Original Description: Featured in this collection are four very rare TV shows from the IWA. As a special bonus, the now-infamous Muhammed Ali vs. Antonio Inoki match is also included.
Match Listing:
Ernie Ladd vs. Jim Wilson
Mighty Igor vs. Great Goliath
Ivan Koloff vs. Wendell Virgin
Bob Ellis & Dino Bravo vs. Joe Wilson & Joe Turco
Gino Brito vs. Kurt Von Hess
Mil Mascaras vs. Bruce Swayze
Lars Anderson vs. Phil Loyal
Bob Ellis vs. Wildman Watson
Pez Whatley vs. Joe Turco
The Mongols vs. Terry Meeka & Gino Brito
Mighty Igor vs. Eric The Red
Nelson Royal vs. Ernie Ladd
Tex McKenzie vs. Jim Lancaster
Ox Baker vs. Ron Martinelli
Mil Mascaras vs. Terry Yorkston
Bulldog Brower vs. Rujet Woods
Rip Hawk vs. JW McKinney
Luis Martinez & Argentina Apollo vs. The Love Brothers
Carlos Colon & Miguel Perez Sr. vs. Bobby Garcia & Cisco Grimaldo
The Mongols vs. Tommy Lexton & Red Kelley
Mighty Igor vs. Bull Zomar
Larry Hennig vs. Gama Singh
Thunderbolt Patterson vs. Joe Turco
Bulldog Brower vs. Argentina Apollo
Dino Bravo vs. Punchy Martin
Ernie Ladd vs. Serge Dumont
Bob Ellis vs. Bobby Garcia
Lars Anderson vs. Jim Wilson
Mil Mascaras vs. Joe Turco
Bob Ellis & Nelson Royal vs. The Mongols
Antonio Inoki vs. Muhammed Ali (Historic/Notable)
Notes:
The International Wrestling Association (IWA) was a professional wrestling promotion that operated primarily in the 1970s. While it never gained the mainstream traction of promotions like WWE (then WWF) or WCW, it did showcase a variety of talent that would go on to become legends in the wrestling business. The IWA was known for its diverse roster, featuring wrestlers from various backgrounds and wrestling styles. It served as a breeding ground for talent and an alternative to the more mainstream promotions of the time.
The 1970s were a pivotal period for professional wrestling, with several promotions competing for attention. IWA had its share of notable moments, including some historic matches and rivalries. The promotion also made attempts to bring in mainstream appeal, as evidenced by the Muhammed Ali vs. Antonio Inoki match, which drew significant attention due to Ali's boxing fame and Inoki's wrestling prominence. Though the IWA eventually folded, its impact on the wrestling world is still remembered by fans of classic wrestling.