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: Goldmine Volume 16
RF Video Number: 2716
Original Description: Classic IWA with the Sheik, Funk, Andre the Giant, Harley Race, and many more legends
Match Listing:
Rip Hawk vs Mitch
Love Brothers vs Tommy Morris & Ati Togio
Mil Mascaras vs Ricky Donado
Tex McKenzie & Bob Ellis interview
Miguel Perez & Carlos Colon vs Tony Romano & Bull Zumar
Bulldog Brower vs Sika Samoan
Thunderbolt Patterson vs Great Goliath
Ernie Ladd vs Eric the Red
Andre the Giant & The Bruiser vs Ox Baker & Karl Krupp
The Sheik vs Sailor Art Thomas
The Sheik vs Tiger Jeet Singh (cage match)
Thunderbolt Patterson vs Dr. Jerry Graham
The Beast vs Pete Sanchez
Smasher Sloan vs Ron Etchinson
Tony Newberry vs Miguel Perez
Giant Baba vs Hans Schmidt
Yukon Eric vs Baron Catoni
The Mongols vs Cowboy Bob Ellis & Ernie Ladd
Bulldog Brower vs Mighty Igor
The Sheik vs Mark Lewin
2-Ring Battle Royal
Andre the Giant vs The Sheik
Harley Race vs Terry Funk (Notable: Both Harley Race and Terry Funk are considered legendary figures in professional wrestling. A match between the two would certainly be a classic encounter.)
Baron Von Raschke & Ernie Ladd vs Bruno Sammartino & Bruiser (Notable: Bruno Sammartino is one of the most iconic and longest-reigning WWE Champions in history. Any match featuring him is of historical significance.)
Bill Miller vs Moose Cholak
Dr. Jerry Graham vs Moose Cholak
Notes:
Andre the Giant (André Roussimoff)
Hailing from Grenoble, France, Andre the Giant stood at over 7 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds. His immense size and strength made him a global sensation. Best known for his stint in the WWE (formerly WWF), Andre's most iconic moment came at WrestleMania III when he faced Hulk Hogan.
Bruno Sammartino
Often referred to as "The Living Legend," Bruno Sammartino is one of the most iconic figures in professional wrestling. Holding the WWWF (now WWE) World Heavyweight Championship for over 11 years combined, he's known for his incredible strength and unmatched in-ring endurance.
The Sheik (Ed Farhat)
The Sheik was a wrestling pioneer known for his wild, hardcore style and his portrayal of a heel character. Originating from Syria and raising havoc in territories across North America, he was notorious for using hidden objects to cut open his opponents and for his intense, fiery promos.
Harley Race
An eight-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Harley Race was known for his toughness, technical prowess, and versatility in the ring. With a career spanning several decades, Race wrestled and defeated many of the industry's biggest names and was respected by peers and fans alike.
Terry Funk
Hailing from the famous Funk wrestling family, Terry is renowned for his longevity in the sport and his ability to adapt to various wrestling styles, from traditional mat wrestling to hardcore brawls. A former NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Funk's feuds and matches in ECW and Japan are particularly legendary for their intensity.