SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:32 Min.
Taped in January 1991, for the syndicated WWF Superstars TV series, this title match’s location isn’t identified. Pitting former champion “Texas Tornado” Kerry Von Erich against two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion Curt “Mr. Perfect Hennig, it’s a rematch between second-generation stars. The quick backstory is that Von Erich upset Hennig at SummerSlam 1990 for the Intercontinental Title before losing it back to him a few months later.
With Bobby Heenan in Hennig’s corner, the unseen ringside commentators are “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Vince McMahon. Piper & McMahon mention “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase’s interference in Von Erich’s title loss, as they imply the possibility that DiBiase might resurface during this rematch. Also, Heenan’s desperation seeking reinforcements to help save Hennig’s title hints towards the Intercontinental Title match-up for March 1991’s WrestleMania VII.
REVIEW:
Given the minimal amount of time that Hennig & Von Erich are allotted, their star power at least ensures an okay TV bout. Hints seen in this showdown suggest the Von Erich vs. Hennig feud still has potential, if given the chance. For whatever reason, the WWF evidently didn’t trust them enough to conjure up a masterpiece worthy of their solo mid-to-Late 80’s primes.
Ironically, a Heenan-related plot twist steals the match’s heat, but it’s a fun bit of business, nonetheless. Too bad this title bout wasn’t given enough leeway to allow Hennig and Von Erich the spotlight their careers deserved.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5 Stars
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