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WCW SuperBrawl - "Return From The Rising Sun"

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WWC SuperBrawl I: A Night of Thrills and Upsets

St. Petersburg, Florida - The Bayfront Center played host to one of the most unpredictable pay-per-view events in recent history as World Championship Wrestling (WCW) presented SuperBrawl I on May 19th, 1991.

The night kicked off with a thrilling WCW United States Tag Team Title match, as The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) successfully defended their titles against The Young Pistols. This high-flying contest set the tone for an evening filled with action-packed bouts.

Dan Spivey looked to continue his winning streak by taking down Ricky Morton in a singles match. Despite Morton's valiant efforts, Spivey's power proved too much, securing the victory in just 3 minutes and 11 seconds.

Nikita Koloff and Tommy Rich clashed in a battle of strength and cunning. In the end, it was Koloff who emerged victorious, claiming the win via submission after 4 minutes and 7 seconds of intense grappling.

Dustin Rhodes faced off against Terrance Taylor in what turned out to be an evenly matched contest. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as these two competitors traded holds and counters before Rhodes ultimately secured the pinfall victory at the 8-minute mark.

The evening's mid-card matches saw Big Josh defeat Black Bart via pinfall in just 3 minutes and 46 seconds, while Oz quickly dispatched Tim Parker with a swift knockout blow in mere seconds (00:40).

Flyin' Brian and Barry Windham engaged in an intense Taped Fist match, with the former's aerial attacks proving no match for Windham's brutal striking. The challenger emerged victorious after 6 minutes and 8 seconds of merciless punishment.

The night's main event saw El Gigante face off against Sid Vicious in a Stretcher Match. Despite Sid's best efforts to put El Gigante through the roof, the giant managed to hoist him onto the stretcher, securing the win at the 2-minute mark.

Ron Simmons looked to make a statement by taking on Butch Reed in a Steel Cage match. The crowd erupted as Simmons emerged victorious after 9 minutes and 39 seconds of brutal brawling.

The final match of the evening saw The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) put their WCW World Tag Team Titles on the line against Lex Luger and Sting. In a thrilling contest, the Steiners managed to retain their titles after 11 minutes and 9 seconds of back-and-forth action.

The night concluded with two title matches. Beautiful Bobby successfully defended his WCW World Television Title against Arn Anderson, while Ric Flair looked to continue his reign as champion by taking on Tatsumi Fujinami for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. In a dominant performance, Flair secured the win via submission after 10 minutes of intense grappling.

In conclusion, SuperBrawl I proved to be an unforgettable night of wrestling, with several surprise winners and thrilling matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. Until next time, it's been a pleasure bringing you the action from St. Petersburg - stay tuned for more updates from the world of professional wrestling!


Card Details

  • Date: 19 May 1991
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Bayfront Center
  • Attendance: 6000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 19 May 1991

Matches

  1. The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes)(C) defeat The Young Pistols in a WCW United States Tag Team Title Match

  2. Dan Spivey defeat Ricky Morton in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:11

  3. Nikita Koloff defeat Tommy Rich in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 04:07

  4. Dustin Rhodes defeat Terrance Taylor in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:05

  5. Big Josh defeat Black Bart in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:46

  6. Oz defeat Tim Parker in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 00:40

  7. Barry Windham defeat Flyin' Brian in a Taped Fist Match
    Match Time: 06:08

  8. El Gigante defeat Sid Vicious in a Stretcher Match
    Match Time: 02:00

  9. Ron Simmons defeat Butch Reed in a Steel Cage Match
    Match Time: 09:39

  10. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner)(C) defeat Lex Luger and Sting in a WCW World Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 11:09

  11. Beautiful Bobby(C) defeat Arn Anderson in a WCW World Television Title Match

  12. Ric Flair(C) defeat Tatsumi Fujinami in a World Heavyweight Title Match