Global Wrestling Federation presents Supercard
Date: 7/11/1991
From: Dallas, TX
Matches:
1.) Billy Black defeated Randy Rhodes in the second round
2.) The Patriot defeated Bill Irwin in the second round
3.) Makhan Singh defeated Terry Garvin in the second round
4.) Chris Walker defeated Rip Rogers in the second round
Angle Developments/Notes:
1.) Craig Johnson and Scott Hudson welcome everyone to the show and promote the second round of the GWF Television Title tournament.
2.) They show a complete rundown of who won in the first round.
3.) Rhodes backs Black into a corner, but cleanly backs off. Black backs Rhodes against the ropes and backs off. They shake hands to show respect for each other. Rhodes backs Black into a corner and backs off again. Rhodes strikes Black against the ropes and Black complains of a closed fist. Rhodes gets wrist control on Black for a moment. Rhodes elbows Black over the back followed by a knee lift. Rhodes strikes Black against the ropes, but misses a clothesline. Black strikes Rhodes to the mat and Rhodes complains to the referee. They do a test of strength until Black decks Rhodes with a kick to the head and a knee strike in the corner. Black delivers a knee drop after a snapmare for a two count. Black continues with a standing dropkick and works over Rhodes in the corner. Rhodes blocks a strike to punch Black into the corner. Black kicks Rhodes away and continues with right hands. Black spin kicks Rhodes to the mat and manages a near fall. Rhodes clubs Black over the back with a forearm a couple of times. Rhodes chokes Black over the top rope. Rhodes decks Black to the mat with a right hand. Rhodes chokes Black over the middle rope. Rhodes chokes Black on the mat, as well. Rhodes strikes Black, but Black responds with a kick to the midsection. Black nails Rhodes with a clothesline. Black covers, but only manages a one count. Black float overs Rhodes and delivers a thrust kick. Black hits a top rope moonsault to win the match. (*. Well, there wasn’t much to this one, but the closing sequence by Black was rather good and impactful. Black is capable of having entertaining matches with the right opponents.)
4.) Craig Johnson interviews Chris Walker. Walker says it takes a lot of hard work in the gym to look this good. Walker says he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with in the GWF. Walker promises to win the GWF Television Championship. Walker has been working hard and it’s starting to payoff.
5.) Patriot plays to the crowd to start the match, which frustrates Irwin. Irwin goes to the floor to stall and yell at a few fans in the crowd. They lockup and neither man gets the advantage leading to a standoff. Irwin backs Patriot into a corner, but Patriot delivers a strike to avoid any offense. Patriot and Irwin trade waist locks until Irwin gets to the ropes to force a break. Patriot plays to the crowd to frustrate Irwin some more. Irwin arm drags Patriot and struts to taunt the fans. Irwin forearms Patriot followed by a scoop slam. Irwin backs Patriot against the ropes, and runs away when Patriot breaks free against the ropes. Irwin taunts the fans again at ringside. Irwin kicks Patriot and tries for a hip toss, but Patriot deliver a hip toss and arm drag. Patriot scoop slams Irwin causing Irwin to retreat to the corner and beg off. Patriot puts a headlock on Irwin to keep control. Irwin sends Patriot into the ropes, but Patriot takes Irwin down with a headlock. Irwin tries to get a pin with a handful of tights, but Patriot is too strong to stay down for long. Patriot keeps the headlock on Irwin and avoids being sent into the ropes. Irwin strikes Patriot in the corner and delivers a boot. Irwin stomps Patriot on the mat several times. Irwin boot scrapes Patriot followed by a kick to the midsection. Irwin strikes Patriot over the neck. Irwin plants Patriot with a spinebuster, but doesn’t want to cover. Irwin boot scrapes Patriot and decides to choke Patriot on the mat. Irwin goes to the corner to grab his whip. Patriot climbs to the top and leaps off hitting a shoulder block to pin Irwin. (*. Irwin decided to stall for a good portion of the match, which caused this to drag along quite a bit. It seems as if GWF is settling for slow matches with a strong ten second finish. I hope that doesn’t last the whole duration of their existence.)
6.) GWF News Center where the commentary team focus on Chris Walker and his body. They also talk about Big Bully Busick putting over his strength. Rasta The Voodoo Man gets praise for being a mysterious man with the ability to put a curse on his opponents.
7.) Boni Blackstone is with Suzanne and Jennifer who want to ask a question for Axl Rotten. They want to know what the Commonwealth Championship is and what does it represent.
8.) Garvin seems to be trying to talk some sense into Singh, but Singh is not interested. Singh swipes at Garvin, which fires up Garvin. Garvin gets the crowd behind and avoids a strike in the corner. Singh backs Garvin into a corner, but Garvin delivers strikes and puts a wrist lock on Singh. Garvin works over the left arm a few times. Singh scoop slams Garvin, but misses a leg drop. Garvin yanks on Singh’s arm several times. Garvin works over the left arm and delivers a dropkick, but Singh only staggers. Garvin heads to the top rope, but misses a crossbody attempt. Singh decks Garvin over the back with a forearm. Singh rams Garvin into the corner. Singh clotheslines Garvin coming off the ropes. Singh tosses Garvin over the top to the floor. Singh overhand strikes Garvin and slams Garvin onto the interview podium followed by a forearm strike to the chest. Singh delivers another forearm strike to the chest. Singh drives Garvin into the ring post back first. Garvin shoulder rams Singh from the apron and tries for a sunset flip, but Singh kneels down to counter. Singh kicks Garvin in the ribs to drop Garvin to the mat. Singh sends Garvin into the corner and delivers a big splash for the win. (*1/4. I’m not sure why, but I’m enjoying Singh. His aggression translates well and he’s a believable force for the GWF. I’m digging it.)
9.) Craig Johnson interviews Buddy Landell. Landell tells Johnson to not try and overshadow him. Landell is thankful for ESPN so that he can be himself. Landell says in other promotions if you’re talented it is a kiss of death. Landell is prepared to wrestle his friend Big Bully Busick, though he didn’t know his name. Landell declares that he rules wrestling.
10.) Boni Blackstone interviews Axl Rotten regarding the fans questions earlier in the show. Rotten gets dismissive about his claim of being the Commonwealth Champion. Rotten is the champion of Great Britain. Rotten says we’ll soon find out that he is in fact a champion.
11.) Walker shows off his muscles after Rogers taunted the fans. Walker shoves Rogers away and they have a standoff. Rogers complains of a hair pull, which didn’t happen. Rogers puts a waist lock on Walker and takes Walker down with a headlock, but Walker quickly breaks free. Rogers kicks Walker in the midsection. Rogers tries for a shoulder block, but Walker doesn’t budge. Walker hip tosses Rogers and plays to the crowd. Walker puts a headlock on Rogers. Walker takes Rogers down to the mat to keep control. Rogers leapfrogs Walker, but Walker delivers a scoop slam. Walker keeps a headlock on Rogers again. Rogers rams Walker into the corner face first and delivers a chop. Rogers snapmares Walker followed by a forearm drop. Rogers eye rakes Walker followed by a back rake. Rogers jabs Walker in the throat and rams Walker into the corner. Rogers hip tosses Walker out of the corner for a near fall. Rogers headbutts Walker followed by a strike to the throat. Rogers stomps Walker on the lower midsection for a near fall. Rogers sits on the top turnbuckle delivering an axe handle. Rogers snapmares Walker and heads to the top rope. Rogers is stopped by Walker and slammed to the mat from the top rope. Rogers begs off in the corner, but Walker strikes Rogers several times.
Walker dropkicks Rogers into the ropes and Rogers gets stuck in the ropes. Walker kicks Rogers free and delivers a backdrop for a two count. Walker heads to the top rope, but Rogers crotches Walker. Rogers hooks Walker for a superplex, but Walker headbutts free. Walker leaps off the top hitting a crossbody to pin Rogers for the win. (*. There wasn’t much here as I didn’t buy into Rogers as a viable threat to Walker. Walker seems destined to be a top guy for GWF.)
12.) Big Bully Busick is interviewed by Craig Johnson and Scott Hudson to end the program. Busick will be wrestling Buddy Landell soon. Busick puts over Landell for being everywhere and being one of the toughest wrestlers. Busick gets insulted when Johnson makes a Nintendo joke towards Busick. Busick remains in the scene as the announcers promote the tournament as the show concludes.
Final Thoughts:
GWF’s better talent was showcased on the show and it made for an easier show to watch despite lackluster overall in-ring action. Patriot and Walker seem to be position as the top faces. Singh and Landell are poised at the top heels and I’m not hating that direction. As it stands now, I’m most interested in a potential showdown between Patriot and Singh.
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