Global Wrestling Federation presents Supercard
Date: 7/9/1991
From: Dallas, TX
Matches:
1.) Terry Garvin defeated Zebra Kid in a first round match for GWF TV Championship
2.) Makhan Singh defeated Terry Daniels in a first round match for GWF TV Championship
3.) Chris Walker defeated Doug Somers in a first round match for GWF TV Championship
4.) Rip Rogers defeated The Hitman in a first round match for GWF TV Championship
Angle Developments/Notes:
1.) Craig Johnson and Scott Hudson welcome everyone to the program and promote the GWF TV Tournament where four more men will advance in the tournament tonight. Hudson basically repeats what Johnson said. Makhan Singh (formerly Norman) competes tonight along with Rip Rogers in action. Chris Walker will be in action against Doug Somers, as well.
2.) We get a recap from the last episode showing the four men who advanced in the GWF TV Title Tournament.
3.) Zebra backs Garvin into a corner, but backs off and taunts Garvin. Zebra strikes Garvin in the corner, but backs off as Garvin gets fired up a bit. Zebra shoves Garvin into the corner, but Garvin comes back with a couple of arm drags. Garvin dropkicks Zebra to the floor. Garvin gets the crowd behind him as Zebra returns to the ring. Garvin puts a headlock on Zebra to keep control on the mat. Garvin tries to springboard off the middle rope, but loses footing and Zebra hits a back suplex seemingly on accident. Zebra chokes Garvin on the mat. Garvin takes Zebra down to the mat with an arm bar. Zebra knee lifts Garvin followed by a strike against the ropes. Garvin stops Zebra with a boot and delivers a DDT to win the match. (1/2*. Garvin looked rather sloppy and the flow of the match wasn’t good. They promoted some kind of spinning bulldog for Garvin as his finisher, and he uses the DDT here instead. I didn’t like this.)
3.) Joe Pedicino interviews Big Bully Busick. Joe reminds Bully there is no smoking in the arena. Joe talks about the heart punch being a controversial move. Bully claims it’s the bully blaster and is the biggest move in the business. Joe jokes that Bully looks like Mario and Bully is annoyed by that claim.
4.) Singh shoves Daniels away a few times out of a lockup. Daniels tries for a dropkick, but Singh doesn’t even stagger. Singh sends Daniels into the ropes and manages to deliver a clothesline. Singh delivers a headbutt to back Daniels against the ropes and strikes Daniels over the back. Singh drops Daniels with a headbutt. Singh continues with a scoop slam and comes off the ropes to deliver a leg drop. Singh backs Daniels against the ropes and delivers an overhand strike to the chest. Singh clotheslines Daniels coming off the ropes. Singh sends Daniels through the ropes to the floor. Singh rams Daniels onto the interview podium and scoop slams Daniels on the podium. Singh rams Daniels onto the turnbuckle pad from the apron. Singh sends Daniels hard into the ring post, as well. Daniels fights back with strikes, but Singh decks Daniels to the mat. Daniels tries for a sunset flip, but Singh sits down. Singh forearms Daniels and delivers a splash in the corner. Singh covers and wins the match. (*. I liked Singh being a ruthless guy and I found myself entertained by his offense, which is not something I was expecting to say. Singh should be a top heel for the company moving forward.)
5.) Craig Johnson and Scott Hudson discuss the GWF TV Title Tournament and they go over the rules. Johnson notes that a wrestler could potentially have to wrestle five times to win the title. Hudson explains the coin flip where a wrestler can get a bye into the finals.
6.) Boni Blackstone interviews a young fan named Christopher. Christopher has a question for Jeff Gaylord if he has any records outside of wrestling because he’s so strong.
7.) Somers backs Walker against the ropes and backs off cleanly. Somers knee lifts Walker and runs the ropes, but trips. Walker scoop slams Somers and puts a headlock on Somers. Walker keeps control with a side headlock. Walker keeps Somers on the mat with a headlock for a few moments. Somers tries to rollover for a cover, but Walker avoids being pinned easily. Walker keeps a headlock on Somers for a few moments. Somers backs Walker into a corner to break free and delivers a chop. Somers misses a spear and hits the ring post shoulder first. Walker puts a headlock on Somers once again. Somers breaks free with a back suplex and delivers a knee drop, but misses a falling headbutt. Walker keeps a headlock on Somers again. Somers backs Walker into a corner to break free with a forearm strike. Somers knee strikes Walker in the corner several times. Somers strikes Walker several times and eye rakes Walker to stop his momentum. Somers hits a gut wrench suplex for a two count. Somers continues to strike Walker followed by a snapmare and knee strikes Walker on the back. Somers puts a chin lock on Walker, but doesn’t get a submission. Somers takes Walker down to the mat and pummels Walker with right hands. Somers continues with a vertical suplex. Somers heads to the top rope missing a diving headbutt. Walker climbs to the top hitting a flying crossbody for the win. (*. Again, I’m kind of baffled by this not being the main event since they are known names. Somers was a bit boring when in control of the match. Walker is shredded and has a good top rope crossbody, but there wasn’t much excitement here.)
8.) Scott Hudson interviews Makhan Singh and Rip Rogers. Rogers tells Hudson that the Cartel is here and it features himself and Singh. Rogers says they are there to wreck havoc on anyone that gets in their way. Singh says the boss gives the orders and they listen. Singh says it is time to show how great of a trio, or even more that they are. Singh says it is time to destroy people for the boss.
9.) Boni Blackstone interviews Jeff Gaylord regarding his background. Gaylord says that he benched 525lbs in college for a bench press record. Gaylord had 18 tackles for loss, as well. Gaylord uses the stationary bike a lot to help his knees that he’s had surgery on.
10.) Hitman backs Rogers against the ropes, but backs off. Hitman gets arm control on the mat for a moment. Rogers puts a headlock on Hitman, but that doesn’t last long and Hitman keeps arm control. Rogers backs Hitman against the ropes and delivers a few knee strikes. Hitman regains wrist control on the mat. Hitman wrenches on Rogers with a wrist lock and yanks down on the arm a few times. Rogers sends Hitman into the corner, but misses a splash. Hitman knee drops Rogers on the left arm a few times. Hitman leg drops Rogers on the left am. Hitman keeps control with a knee drop tot he left elbow a few times. Hitman shoulder blocks Rogers and delivers an arm drag. Hitman keeps arm control for a few moments. Rogers backs Hitman into a corner and delivers a few shoulder rams. Rogers strikes Hitman to the mat. Rogers tosses Hitman to the floor. Rogers climbs to the top and hits an axe handle. Rogers rolls Hitman into the ring and delivers a strike over the back. Rogers rams Hitman into the corner. Rogers boots Hitman in the corner and tries for a cover, but the referee saw Rogers attempting to cheat. Rogers delivers a standing fist drop. Rogers stomps Hitman on the lower midsection. Rogers strikes Hitman in the corner several times. Rogers tries for a cover, but Hitman kicks out. Hitman hits a middle rope twisting crossbody for a two count. Rogers strikes Hitman followed by a headbutt and chokes Hitman on the mat. Hitman nearly wins with an inside cradle. Hitman tries for a sunset flip and gets a near fall. Rogers tries for a slam, but Hitman lands on top. Rogers sends Hitman to the floor and teases jumping off the top, but doesn’t do it. Hitman strikes Rogers a few times and Rogers gets trapped in the ropes. Hitman sends Rogers into the ropes to deliver a clothesline for a near fall. Rogers plants Hitman with a DDT for the win. (*. If Rogers is supposed to be seen as a heel threat this match didn’t accomplish that. I was expecting Rogers to be a bit more dominate and impressive. I’d argue that Hitman was more impressive than Rogers.)
11.) Joe Pedicino is with Axl Rotten for an interview. Joe says he’s heard what Rotten did to win the Commonwealth championship and suggests that Rotten paid for the title. Rotten says the people should speak his language. Rotten tells Joe that he will be the best British wrestler in the GWF.
12.) Craig and Scott talk about the winners today for the GWF TV Title Tournament. Hudson considers Chris Walker to be his favorite to win the tournament.
Final Thoughts:
Not as good or interesting as the first episode. I kind of expected the first episode to be the heavy hitters of characters to get interest in the product. Singh stood out for potential as a top heel, but aside from that there wasn’t much happening here.
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