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WCW WrestleWar 1991
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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH PRO WRESTLING REPORT
February 24, 1991 - Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona
The sold-out crowd of 6,800 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona witnessed an unforgettable night of professional wrestling as World Championship Wrestling (WCW) presented its latest pay-per-view extravaganza.
In the opening match, Ricky Morton, The Junkyard Dog, and Tommy Rich teamed up to take on Big Cat, State Patrol, Lt. James Earl Wright, and Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker in a thrilling WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Title Match. The trio of fan favorites emerged victorious after a hard-fought 9:54 minutes.
Next up was Bobby Eaton, who faced off against Brad Armstrong in a singles match. Eaton's technical grappling skills proved too much for Armstrong, as he secured the win in 12:51 minutes.
The first half of the card concluded with Itsuki Yamazaki and Mami Kitamura defeating Miki Handa and Miss A in a tag team match that lasted just 6:47 minutes. The Japanese contingent displayed their high-flying abilities to secure the victory.
Dustin Rhodes kicked off the second half by taking down Buddy Landel in a singles match, finishing him off in 6:33 minutes. The younger brother of the legendary Road Warriors showed his growing prowess as a top-tier competitor.
The Southern Boys (Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers) then faced off against The Royal Family (Jack Victory and Rip Morgan) in a tag team match that saw the former duo emerge victorious after 12:05 minutes of action. The crowd was treated to a thrilling encounter that showcased both teams' aerial abilities.
In the penultimate match, Terrance Taylor clashed with The Z-Man in a No Disqualification Match. Taylor's cunning and experience proved too much for The Z-Man, as he secured the win in 10:59 minutes.
The evening's main event saw Big Van Vader take on Stan Hansen in a singles match that ended in a double disqualification after just 6:21 minutes. The two behemoths exchanged blows before being disqualified by the referee.
Finally, WCW's top talent was showcased in the WCW United States Title Match between Lex Luger and Dan Spivey. Luger emerged victorious after 12:52 minutes of intense action, further solidifying his position as a top contender for the title.
The evening concluded with The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) defending their WCW World Tag Team Titles against Doom in an absolute barnburner of a match. Despite a valiant effort from Doom, the reigning champions held on to retain their titles.
In the night's main event, Larry Zbyszko and The Four Horsemen (Barry Windham, Ric Flair, and Sid Vicious) faced off against Flyin' Brian, Sting, and The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) in a thrilling War Games Match. The 21:50-minute contest was marked by its chaotic nature, with multiple teams entering the fray to create a free-for-all spectacle. In the end, the Horsemen emerged victorious, further cementing their position as one of WCW's top factions.
This pay-per-view event will be remembered for its high-flying action, hard-hitting matches, and unforgettable moments that left the sold-out crowd in awe. ZOHASH gives this card a well-deserved 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Card Details
- Date: 24 Feb 1991
- Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
- Arena: Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Attendance: 6800
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 24 Feb 1991
Matches
Ricky Morton, The Junkyard Dog and Tommy Rich
(C)
defeat Big Cat and State Patrol (Lt. James Earl Wright and Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker) in a WCW World Six Man Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 09:54Bobby Eaton defeat Brad Armstrong in a Singles Match
Match Time: 12:51Itsuki Yamazaki and Mami Kitamura defeat Miki Handa and Miss A in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:47Dustin Rhodes defeat Buddy Landel in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:33The Southern Boys (Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers) defeat The Royal Family (Jack Victory and Rip Morgan) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 12:05Terrance Taylor defeat The Z-Man in a No Disqualification Match
Match Time: 10:59Big Van Vader Double DQ Stan Hansen in a Singles Match
Match Time: 06:21Lex Luger
(C)
defeat Dan Spivey in a WCW United States Title Match
Match Time: 12:52The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes)
(C)
defeat Doom in a WCW World Tag Team Title MatchLarry Zbyszko and The Four Horsemen (Barry Windham, Ric Flair and Sid Vicious) defeat Flyin' Brian, Sting and The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) in a War Games Match
Match Time: 21:50