Friday, December 13, 2019

Mat Memory- ICW (Savoldi's) Winter 1986 TV show #1

Hop aboard the DeLorean to travel to another territory we haven't visited in a while. This time it's the Savoldis' ICW. What we have here is a full show from the winter of 1986 that was taped in Lewiston, ME (anyone who might know the exact TV airdate, please add it in the comments below). This was the time period that the Savoldis were bringing in talent from Florida, including Kevin Sullivan and his Army of Darkness (including The Purple Haze Mark Lewin, the Fallen Angel, Ron Slinker, and King Curtis Iaukea. Maya Singh may have appeared, but I've yet to find any matches or clippings that indicate such), Barry Windham, Superstar Billy Graham, and Blackjack Mulligan. Sullivan even ended up booking both territories, causing friction with the Florida promotion and the Prince of Darkness being fired from the Sunshine State. The Savoldis also brought in talent from Texas All-Star Wrestling (Austin Idol, Bruiser Brody, Gary Hart, Terry Daniels, Ox Baker, Killer Tim Brooks, The Hollywood Blondes [Ken Timbs & Dusty Wolfe]) and other established names like Randy Rose, Kamala, and Abdullah the Butcher. This show originates from a Nashville, TN feed including promos for one of Nick Gulas's attempts to revive his promotion. I have another complete ICW show from the winter of 1986 that is in rough quality, unfortunately. I could still post it if enough viewers/subscribers are interested. Here's a rundown of what you'll see on this episode. Intro Terry Daniels int. (Daniels shows photo of his father who went missing during Vietnam War, asks viewers for assistance in locating him) Joe Savoldi & Austin Idol vs. Bert Centeno & Psycho Ron Sexton vs. J.D. McSlade George & Nick Gulas promo re;Nick’s return to promoting (UWA promotion, aired during commercial break) ICW In-Depth w/Angelo, Mario, & Joe Savoldi Kevin Sullivan & The Purple Haze vs. Mike Kahlua & Chris Gallahad Kevin Sullivan w/Purple Haze & Fallen Angel post-match int. The Hollywood Blondes (Ken Timbs & Dusty Wolfe) vs. Tom Brandi & Mr. M Robbie Ellis vs. Psycho Closing Hosted by Les Thatcher & Terry Daniels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HcIPAg7d1g

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