Global Wrestling Federation presents Supercard
Date: 7/23/1991
From: Dallas, TX
Matches:
1.) Chaz defeated Ed Robinson in a tournament match
2.) Lighting Kid defeated Bubba Fangman in a tournament match
3.) Handsome Stranger defeated Butch Blackheart in a tournament match
4.) Rip Rogers defeated Ray Evans in a tournament match
Angle Developments/Notes:
1.) GWF is starting the GWF Light Heavyweight Championship tournament. Anyone under the weight of 237lbs is eligible to compete in the division. It is the highest weight limit for a light heavyweight division, as noted by commentary. They rundown the complete tournament bracket. Randy Rhodes is in the tournament, and the announcers doubt he’s under the weight limit.
2.) Joe Pedicino is with the The Cartel. Joe wants to know who the boss is and notes that they said they’d have a new member. Makhan Singh says they will reveal when they want to. Singh says they are looking for special members who will take apart wrestlers when they say. Rip Rogers is keeping their members a secret. Rogers tries to sell a car to Joe to end the segment.
3.) Chaz atomic drops Robinson into the corner followed by a scoop slam and dropkicks Robinson to the floor. Robinson knee lifts Chaz followed by a strike into the corner. Chaz elbows Robinson in the corner. Chaz hits a twisting crossbody off the top for a near fall. Robinson gains wrist control, but Chaz counters quickly with an arm bar on the mat. Chaz backdrops Robinson to the mat for a near fall. Robinson puts a sleeper on Chaz in the middle of the ring. Chaz refuses to drop his arm three times and gets to his feet. Chaz puts a sleeper on Robinson. Robinson breaks free sending Chaz into the corner. Robinson chokes Chaz over the ropes. Robinson tosses Chaz through the ropes to the floor. Chaz strikes Robinson coming off the ropes to the floor. Robinson clotheslines Chaz for a two count. Chaz delivers a clothesline and a bulldog. Chaz backdrops Robinson followed by an elbow drop. Chaz slams Robinson and heads to the top rope. Chaz nails Robinson with a flying kick to the face for the win. (*. Not great, but Chaz seemed to be at least decent in the ring. There wasn’t a lot in terms of high flying, so hopefully that changes as the tournament goes along.)
4.) Kid misses a clothesline and Fangman arm drags Kid a couple of times followed by a dropkick to send Kid to the floor. Kid is frustrated on the floor as the crowd is supportive of Fangman. Kid wants to shake hands and they shake hands without incident. Kid puts a waist lock on Fangman, but Fangman counters quickly. Kid takes Fangman down to the mat and they have a standoff. Kid controls Fangman on the mat with some chain wrestling. Kid shoulder blocks Fangman followed by a clothesline. Kid chops Fangman in the corner followed by kicks. Kid dropkicks Fangman in the corner, but misses a clothesline. Fangman clotheslines Kid for a two count. Kid clubs Fangman over the back to gain the advantage. Kid keeps an abdominal stretch on Fangman for a moment. Fangman backdrops Kid coming off the ropes. Fangman knee lifts Kid for a two count. Fangman leg drops Kid on the lower midsection. Fangman puts a leg lock on Kid, but doesn’t get a submission. Kid breaks free and hits a German suplex for a near fall. Kid spinning heel kicks Fangman for the win. (*. Fangman is not good. It’s a bit weird to see Kid working as a heel. Kid obviously has skill and I’m looking forward to him working someone closer to his skill level.)
5.) Joe Pedicino provides news update reminding us that The Patriot won the GWF Television Champion. Pedicino says a lot of people think Iceman Parsons is the favorite to win the GWF Light Heavyweight Championship. Pedicino wants us to watch out for Jerry Lynn. We should also lookout for Handsome Stranger. Pedicino gives out well wishes for Randy Savage and Elizabeth on their marriage and wedding planned for SummerSlam.
6.) Boni Blackstone is with GWF fans named Clover. Clover wants to know were the forest of dean is at as that is where Adrian Street claims he’s from.
7.) Blackheart continues to stall by going to the ropes to avoid a lockup with Stranger. Blackheart slaps Stranger against the ropes and backs off. Blackheart backs Stranger against the ropes, but Stranger delivers a few right hands and a clothesline. Stranger continues with a dropkick. Stranger puts a headlock on Blackheart. Stranger puts a headlock on Blackheart for a few moments. Stranger springboards off the ropes to keep Blackheart on the mat with a headlock. Blackheart continues to try and break free with a handful of tights, but fails to do so. Blackheart breaks free and strikes Stranger in the corner. Blackheart pummels Stranger with several strikes in the corner. Stranger backdrops Blackheart out of the corner and goes back to a headlock. Blackheart strikes Stranger against the ropes. Stranger kicks Blackheart to avoid a backdrop attempt. Stranger kicks Blackheart and hooks Blackheart hitting a fisherman suplex for the win. (1/2*. This was the complete opposite of what you’d expect from a light heavyweight division. For those who don’t know, Stranger would be known as Buff Bagwell later in his career.)
8.) Joe Pedicino is with GWF Television Champion The Patriot for an interview. Pedicino asks who the top contenders could be. Patriot puts over Stan Lane, Bill Irwin, Billy Black and Joe thinks Lane could be a challenger again. Patriot warns he’ll treat Jim Cornette like a competitor if he sticks his nose in his business.
9.) Adrian Street is interviewed and explains where Forest of Dean is located. Street says people were excited about GWF starting in America.
10.) Rogers backs Evans against the ropes and taunts the fans. Rogers puts a headlock on Evans, but Evans manages to break free quickly. Rogers complains to the referee about a hair pull. Rogers takes Evans down with a headlock, but Evans breaks free again with a head scissors. They trade wrist locks until Evans gets the clear advantage. Evans leg drops Rogers over the arm and keeps control. Rogers chops Evans against the ropes. Rogers misses an elbow drop and Evans chops Rogers to the mat. Rogers chops Evans in the corner several times, but Evans fights back with chops. Evans tries for a cover managing a one count. Rogers complains about a hair pull that didn’t happen. Rogers headbutts Evans to the mat, but Evans almost wins with an inside cradle. Evans lands on top of Rogers to counter a slam attempt. Evans keeps a headlock on Rogers, but Rogers fights free with a strike to the back. Rogers throws Evans through the ropes to the floor. Rogers chops Evans on the floor followed by a slam onto the stage and delivers an elbow drop. Rogers boots Evans in the corner and hits a suplex. Rogers covers for a two count. Evans rams Rogers into the corner several times. Rogers plants Evans with a DDT for the win. (*. Obviously Rogers appears to be in the top heel group and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he’s making the finals of this tournament. This lacked excitement and didn’t have any big spot that comes with such a division expectation.)
11.) Craig Johnson interviews Makhan Singh and Rip Rogers. Rogers brags about his victory tonight. Rogers says the boss is happy for him because he’s advancement to the next round. Johnson wants to know who the boss is. Singh says the boss likes to give them gifts. Singh wishes the boss could find someone to replace Johnson. They will reveal the boss to important people and Johnson isn’t important. Singh insults the fans for not knowing words anyway and they’d forget who the boss is to begin with. Singh gets frustrated with Johnson for asking about the boss all the time. Rogers tries to hustle Johnson into buying something to end the program.
Final Thoughts:
Not a good episode. I don’t have high hopes for this tournament as none of the matches stood out as being high flying or fast paced. They are just ‘smaller’ wrestlers who are working regular style matches. I’m hoping that as the tournament progresses the quality gets better, or the division will be something I tread watching.
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