GWF "Global Championship Wrestling" 1/13/93
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“Global Championship Wrestling”
The Sportatorium
Dallas, TX
Taped- 1/13/93
Airs- 1/14/93
Airs- on ESPN, and in Syndication
Marc Lowrance opens the program.
Lowrance, “Welcome to the world famous Sportatorium! The Global Wrestling Federation is on the air. We have 60 minutes of wrestling action for you tonight. We have a fantastic main event tonight. The Global Junior Heavyweight Title is on the line, ‘Hurricane’ Mike Dahl defends against Manny Villalobos. In our first match tonight, we have a Texas legend…Kevin Von Erich.”
Kevin comes out and shakes hands with Lowrance.
Lowrance, “Kevin the world is about to see what Texas wrestling is all about.”
Kevin, “That’s right Marc. I’ve got a tough one tonight.”
Lowrance, “You meet the veteran Axis the Demolisher. He’s wrestled all over the world, and held many important titles.”
Kevin, “The GWF is the best competition in the world, but I’m ready for him.”
Lowrance, “Let’s go to my colleague Craig Johnson, and Axis the Demolisher.”
We see Johnson and Axis in an interview area.
Johnson, “Hello everyone, I’m Craig Johnson, and with me is Axis the Demolisher. Axis, you’ve taken on a tough opponent in a tough situation, Kevin Von Erich in Dallas.”
Axis, “Johnson, I know that Von Erich has all the officials in Texas in his back pocket, but I’m not worried about that. I’ve beaten everyone who challenged me before, and I’m starting my team here the same way!”
Johnson, “When we return, the GWF is underway!”
Match #1
Kevin Von Erich vs. Axis the Demolisher
Axis and referee James Beard wait in the ring. We hear,
And Kevin Von Erich comes to the ring. The Sportatorium crowd goes crazy. It’s just like old times. The bell rings and we are underway. The match is hard hitting. Axis is vicious, but Kevin is ready for it. Things begin to go Axis’s way. He looks bad for Kevin. The crowd gets behind Von Erich. He rallies and uses a flying bodypress for the win.
Winner- Kevin Von Erich
Doyle King is with Buddy Jack Roberts, Bobby Duncan Jr. John Hawk, Billy Black, and Joel Deaton. Roberts wears a cowboy hat and western gear.”
King, “With me are Buddy Roberts and the ‘Wild Bunch’. Mr. Roberts, Duncum and Hawk hold the Global Tag Team Titles, and Black, and Deaton are two of the best in the business. You have quite the stable.”
Roberts, “Just call me ‘Tex’ partner. I came to Texas and found the best wrestlers I could find. We have the tag team titles, and you know I’m an expert at tag team wrestling. I expect to add even more titles to our collection. We’re going to give Texans wrestling they can be proud of.”
King, “The Champions are in the ring next.”
Match #2
Non Title Match
Bobby Duncum Jr. and Big John Hawk (Global Tag Team Champions) w/Buddy Roberts vs. Calvin Knapp and Steven Dane
Roberts’ champions are very impressive. Duncum starts with Dane. Steven is very sharp, and Duncum returns in kind. The match is even. Knapp tags in and holds his own. The huge Hawk tags in. He takes over and wins with a clothesline. The Champions are very impressive.
Winners- Bobby Duncum Jr. and John Hawk
Match #3
Iceman King Parsons vs. “Hollywood” John Tatum
Two Texas mainstays meet in this one. Iceman is loved by the fans, and Tatum is just as hated. John uses every underhanded trick in his bag. It works for a time. The Dallas crowd is behind Parsons. He rallies and uses the butt bump for the win.
Winner- Iceman King Parsons
Doyle King is with the North American Champion, the ”California Stud” Rod Price.
King, “With me is the North American Champion, Rod Price. They call you the ‘California Stud’. As the Champion, there are many people lined up to face you. The first might be Kevin Von Erich. Holding onto that title won’t be easy.”
Price, “King, look at me! I am the ‘California Stud’! I worked hard to win this title. It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears, so I’m going to keep it. Let Von Erich come after me. His day has passed, he’s a has been! ‘The Stud’ is the future of wrestling!”
King, “The Champion is in the ring when we return.”
Match #4
Non-Title Match
“The California Stud” Rod Price (North American Champion) vs. Steve Cox
Cox will be a good test for the Champion. Cox starts fast and it frustrates Price. The Stud rolls out of the ring. He argues with the ringsiders before returning to the ring. He locks up with Cox. Price is strong, and he uses that strength to take over. The Champion locks in the bear hug. Cox fights it, but he has to submit. Price is going to be hard to beat.
Winner- Rod Price
We see Marc Lowrance seated in the studio.
Lowrance, “The Global Wrestling Federation is off to a fast start. We will be on the road in the coming days. We will be in Temple, Tyler, Denton, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Many others. Stay tuned to GWF Programming for more information. One of the famous wrestling venues in the Metroplex is the Tarrant County Convention Center in Ft. Worth. We will be there on Saturday night, March 4. We will present many great matches that night. The main event is set. The North American Title will be on the line. ‘The California Stud’ Rod Price will defend against, Texas Legend, Kevin Von Erich. Tickets are on sale now.”
Match #5
Global Jr. Heavyweight Championship
“Hurricane” Mike Dahl (Champion) vs. Manny Villalobos
This will be a good one. The bell rings and we are underway. The action is fast paced. Dahl is very skilled, and Villalobos stays right with him. Both men get near falls. The Champion starts to turn the tide, and Manny is frustrated. He tries to rough up Mike. Villalobos rolls up the Champ, but Dahl rolls through and referee James Beard counts the fall. The Champion wins, and Villalobos is frustrated.
Winner- Mike Dahl
Marc Lowrance and Craig Johnson close the show.
Lowrance, “Craig, we are underway, and the action is fantastic.”
Johnson, “”Marc, the wrestling fans all over the world are seeing what Texas wrestling is all about.”
Lowrance, “The action continues next week. We have an exciting main event. Two well known Texas mainstays will meet. The masked Super Destroyer with his manager General Skandor Akbar takes on the English Gentleman Chris Adams, what a show it will be.”
The Sportatorium
Dallas, TX
Taped- 1/13/93
Airs- 1/14/93
Airs- on ESPN, and in Syndication
Marc Lowrance opens the program.
Lowrance, “Welcome to the world famous Sportatorium! The Global Wrestling Federation is on the air. We have 60 minutes of wrestling action for you tonight. We have a fantastic main event tonight. The Global Junior Heavyweight Title is on the line, ‘Hurricane’ Mike Dahl defends against Manny Villalobos. In our first match tonight, we have a Texas legend…Kevin Von Erich.”
Kevin comes out and shakes hands with Lowrance.
Lowrance, “Kevin the world is about to see what Texas wrestling is all about.”
Kevin, “That’s right Marc. I’ve got a tough one tonight.”
Lowrance, “You meet the veteran Axis the Demolisher. He’s wrestled all over the world, and held many important titles.”
Kevin, “The GWF is the best competition in the world, but I’m ready for him.”
Lowrance, “Let’s go to my colleague Craig Johnson, and Axis the Demolisher.”
We see Johnson and Axis in an interview area.
Johnson, “Hello everyone, I’m Craig Johnson, and with me is Axis the Demolisher. Axis, you’ve taken on a tough opponent in a tough situation, Kevin Von Erich in Dallas.”
Axis, “Johnson, I know that Von Erich has all the officials in Texas in his back pocket, but I’m not worried about that. I’ve beaten everyone who challenged me before, and I’m starting my team here the same way!”
Johnson, “When we return, the GWF is underway!”
Match #1
Kevin Von Erich vs. Axis the Demolisher
Axis and referee James Beard wait in the ring. We hear,
And Kevin Von Erich comes to the ring. The Sportatorium crowd goes crazy. It’s just like old times. The bell rings and we are underway. The match is hard hitting. Axis is vicious, but Kevin is ready for it. Things begin to go Axis’s way. He looks bad for Kevin. The crowd gets behind Von Erich. He rallies and uses a flying bodypress for the win.
Winner- Kevin Von Erich
Doyle King is with Buddy Jack Roberts, Bobby Duncan Jr. John Hawk, Billy Black, and Joel Deaton. Roberts wears a cowboy hat and western gear.”
King, “With me are Buddy Roberts and the ‘Wild Bunch’. Mr. Roberts, Duncum and Hawk hold the Global Tag Team Titles, and Black, and Deaton are two of the best in the business. You have quite the stable.”
Roberts, “Just call me ‘Tex’ partner. I came to Texas and found the best wrestlers I could find. We have the tag team titles, and you know I’m an expert at tag team wrestling. I expect to add even more titles to our collection. We’re going to give Texans wrestling they can be proud of.”
King, “The Champions are in the ring next.”
Match #2
Non Title Match
Bobby Duncum Jr. and Big John Hawk (Global Tag Team Champions) w/Buddy Roberts vs. Calvin Knapp and Steven Dane
Roberts’ champions are very impressive. Duncum starts with Dane. Steven is very sharp, and Duncum returns in kind. The match is even. Knapp tags in and holds his own. The huge Hawk tags in. He takes over and wins with a clothesline. The Champions are very impressive.
Winners- Bobby Duncum Jr. and John Hawk
Match #3
Iceman King Parsons vs. “Hollywood” John Tatum
Two Texas mainstays meet in this one. Iceman is loved by the fans, and Tatum is just as hated. John uses every underhanded trick in his bag. It works for a time. The Dallas crowd is behind Parsons. He rallies and uses the butt bump for the win.
Winner- Iceman King Parsons
Doyle King is with the North American Champion, the ”California Stud” Rod Price.
King, “With me is the North American Champion, Rod Price. They call you the ‘California Stud’. As the Champion, there are many people lined up to face you. The first might be Kevin Von Erich. Holding onto that title won’t be easy.”
Price, “King, look at me! I am the ‘California Stud’! I worked hard to win this title. It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears, so I’m going to keep it. Let Von Erich come after me. His day has passed, he’s a has been! ‘The Stud’ is the future of wrestling!”
King, “The Champion is in the ring when we return.”
Match #4
Non-Title Match
“The California Stud” Rod Price (North American Champion) vs. Steve Cox
Cox will be a good test for the Champion. Cox starts fast and it frustrates Price. The Stud rolls out of the ring. He argues with the ringsiders before returning to the ring. He locks up with Cox. Price is strong, and he uses that strength to take over. The Champion locks in the bear hug. Cox fights it, but he has to submit. Price is going to be hard to beat.
Winner- Rod Price
We see Marc Lowrance seated in the studio.
Lowrance, “The Global Wrestling Federation is off to a fast start. We will be on the road in the coming days. We will be in Temple, Tyler, Denton, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Many others. Stay tuned to GWF Programming for more information. One of the famous wrestling venues in the Metroplex is the Tarrant County Convention Center in Ft. Worth. We will be there on Saturday night, March 4. We will present many great matches that night. The main event is set. The North American Title will be on the line. ‘The California Stud’ Rod Price will defend against, Texas Legend, Kevin Von Erich. Tickets are on sale now.”
Match #5
Global Jr. Heavyweight Championship
“Hurricane” Mike Dahl (Champion) vs. Manny Villalobos
This will be a good one. The bell rings and we are underway. The action is fast paced. Dahl is very skilled, and Villalobos stays right with him. Both men get near falls. The Champion starts to turn the tide, and Manny is frustrated. He tries to rough up Mike. Villalobos rolls up the Champ, but Dahl rolls through and referee James Beard counts the fall. The Champion wins, and Villalobos is frustrated.
Winner- Mike Dahl
Marc Lowrance and Craig Johnson close the show.
Lowrance, “Craig, we are underway, and the action is fantastic.”
Johnson, “”Marc, the wrestling fans all over the world are seeing what Texas wrestling is all about.”
Lowrance, “The action continues next week. We have an exciting main event. Two well known Texas mainstays will meet. The masked Super Destroyer with his manager General Skandor Akbar takes on the English Gentleman Chris Adams, what a show it will be.”
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