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WWF SummerSlam 1991 - "A Match Made In Heaven, A Match Made In Hell"
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WWE SUMMERSLAM 1991: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AT THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS ARENA
New York City, August 26th, 1991 - The energy was palpable as the sold-out crowd of 20,000 at Madison Square Garden witnessed an unforgettable night of professional wrestling at WWE's Summerslam 1991.
The evening kicked off with a high-flying Six-Man Tag Team Match featuring The British Bulldog, The Dragon, and The Texas Tornado taking on Power And Glory and The Warlord. The trio of Babyface All-Stars proved too much for their opponents, securing the win in an exciting 10:43 bout.
Next up was the WWE Intercontinental Title match between reigning champion Bret Hart and challenger Mr. Perfect. In a thrilling contest that showcased the technical prowess of both competitors, Hart managed to retain his title with a well-executed Sharpshooter submission hold. The result marked another victory for "The Excellence of Execution" in his ongoing rivalry with Perfect.
The Natural Disasters, comprising Earthquake and Typhoon, then took on The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) in a fast-paced Tag Team Match. The larger-than-life duo from the islands proved too powerful for their opponents, claiming the win in just 6:27.
Virgil made headlines by defeating Ted DiBiase to become the new Million Dollar Title holder in a hard-hitting match. The victory marked a significant upset, as Virgil had long been seen as DiBiase's loyal servant rather than a potential champion.
The Big Boss Man and The Mountie engaged in a intense Loser Has To Spend A Night In Jail Match, with Bossman emerging victorious after 9:38 of action. The win earned the lawman a reprieve from serving time behind bars.
In the penultimate match of the evening, The Legion Of Doom (Animal and Hawk) clashed with The Nasty Boys in a WWF World Tag Team Title Street Fight. The LoD's unorthodox style ultimately proved too much for the veteran tag team, as they successfully defended their titles in an action-packed 12:05 bout.
The main event featured a star-studded lineup of Hulk Hogan and Ultimate Warrior taking on the formidable Triangle Of Terror (Col. Mustafa, Gen. Adnan, and Sgt. Slaughter) in a Three-On-Two Handicap Match with special guest referee Sid Justice. The two superheroes combined their forces to overcome the odds and claim victory in an electrifying 12:40 match.
As the dust settled on another unforgettable Summerslam, it was clear that this event will be remembered for years to come as one of the greatest pay-per-view cards in WWE history. For your readers at Zohash.com, I'm Henry Winter, reporting from Madison Square Garden.
Card Details
- Date: 26 Aug 1991
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Attendance: 20000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 26 Aug 1991
Matches
The British Bulldog, The Dragon and The Texas Tornado defeat Power And Glory and The Warlord in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:43Bret Hart
(C)
defeat Mr. Perfect in a WWE Intercontinental Title MatchThe Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:27Virgil
(C)
defeat Ted DiBiase in a Million Dollar Title MatchThe Big Boss Man defeat The Mountie in a Loser Has To Spend A Night In Jail Match
Match Time: 09:38The Legion Of Doom (Animal and Hawk)
(C)
defeat The Nasty Boys in a WWF World Tag Team Title Street FightIrwin R. Schyster defeat Greg Valentine in a Singles Match
Match Time: 07:07Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior defeat The Triangle Of Terror (Col. Mustafa, Gen. Adnan and Sgt. Slaughter) in a Three On Two Handicap Match (Special Referee: Sid Justice)
Match Time: 12:40