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WWF NEWS
WRITER'S NOTE: NO PPV THIS MONTH SO I THOUGHT WHY NOT WRITE ONE OF THESE UP NOW?. THERE WAS THE OPTION OF DOING A WINTER TOUR BUT I DECIDED AGAINST IT, FOCUS ON ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA THEN START INTRODUCING MONTHLY PPV'S AFTER MANIA AS WWF STARTS CHANGING DIRECTION. I ALSO HAD A CHANGE OF HEART AND DECIDED TO DO THESE MORE OFTEN FOR KAYFABE REASONS AND IT'S JUST A NICE BREAK FROM WRITING RAW NOW AND THEN.
WHAT IS "THE NEW GENERATION" GOING TO LOOK LIKE?
WWF have been making a lot of moves lately behind the scenes in terms of talent and in terms of management and in this latest report our inside sources can help us provide to you. Rumblings are that WWF is preparing for a major product change that will see the WWF attempt to produce something "bold, brave and creative." Some of our sources even say that WWF management have ADMITTED that "This could end up failing, but we won't know if we don't try". The decision to change the way the product is presented has been slowly being shaped since the first edition of Monday Night Raw. the struggle to maintain the audience the WWF has already established from it's long standing popularity of the eighties has served as somewhat of a wake up call. WWF management want to get out ahead of this while they can and are willing to make the investments, the changes and the risks needed in order to alter the product and hope it leads to continued success for the company. "The ratings haven't been all too bad, but they aren't what the company sees as a good sign for the future." Our man on the inside, who wishes to remain anonymous leaked to us. "The writing seems to be on the wall that the product as is, cannot continue to succeed the way it did in the previous decade. They want to invest in a new product that they admit, could end up backfiring if fans do not react well. But hope the bold move will pay off in the future."
So what will this new product look like. "They really want to push The New Generation as just that. A whole new generation for the WWF. Something completely different from what we recognized from the eighties." Said our anonymous tipster. "From the discussions I've been a part of? From what I've heard? This is a nine month project to realistically achieve and if that is successful, will be the first time any wrestling company has ever done anything like this to my memory. It's risky. That's all I can tell you."
The New Generation is becoming more than just a motto for the WWF. It's becoming a literal way of operating their business. If our man on the inside's leaks are true. Than over the course of the next nine months, we should start seeing the talent, the management and the changes being put in place that will shape the WWF into what ever they plan their New Generation to be.
JACK TUNNEY TO RETIRE AFTER WRESTLEMANIA
WWF President Jack Tunney has announced his intention to retire from his position after Wrestlemania IX. The WWF President has served as the figure head for the company for over six years now. Helping create memorable matches such as the classic Champion VS. Champion match at Wrestlemania VI. Many will remember Tunney as the man who ran the show through a good chunk of the eighties. However, as Tunney himself told reporters when announcing his decision. "It's a new era for the WWF. Times are changing. I feel it only appropriate to allow room for a new face, with big ideas for the company to step in and take the reigns after Wrestlemania is done, to continue the good work we did in the eighties and to take the WWF in directions that I could not during my tenure here as President." When asked what led him to this decision Jack simply stated "Time. It's been a good run. The company saw great success and I was honored to be the President of the company during that success. However, it's clear to me, as it is with many fans. That our product needs to remold itself for the new decade. I had my chance. I did the best I could with it. Time for someone else to have theirs." It has been set in writing that Tunney will remain in power as the WWF President until the Monday Night Raw AFTER Wrestlemania. WWF Management only feels that it is right that Tunney announce the new President himself on the post mania edition of Raw and are hoping to signal it as "The beginning of a new era" for the WWF. "I have been given the honor and the privelege to work for this company for many years and I'm grateful that I'll get tolead this company to one more Wrestlemania before I step down and announce the new President." In regards to who has been shortlisted to replace Tunney for the role. Tunney had this to say/. " We are already in discussions with the new figure slated to take over as WWF President. They have ideas that might shake up the company and already have some names for talent that could possibly make their way onto regular WWF programming in the near future. Their creative mind is greatly sought after during what has been a trying time for us entering this new decade and we hope putting our stock in them will be a wise investment in the long run."
SIGNINGS AND RELEASES
The Berzerker has been released by the WWF. He is the first of what the WWF management says "a list of names we were considering letting go." The reasoning for the release of The Berzerker is simple. WWF has decided to invest their money and time into changing their product. "We admit that we made decisions that have turned out to be against our favor in the way we present talent." A spokesman for the talent relations in WWF stated. " It's not the talents fault. It's ours. With the characters we have had them portray. With creative decisions we have made. There will be other talent we let go, and it's nothing personal. It's nothing against them. We feel as if, they need a chance to go somewhere else, redesign and rediscover themselves and who knows? Maybe they can come back to us once time has passed and be presented in a more legitimate fashion." There are worries in the WWF locker room following these statements as the family friendly product the company has presented led to a roster full of characters who the WWF Talent relations now admit "We wrote ourselves into a corner with these characters. It's a failing on our part for all of them and their careers. We will adhere to all of their contracts, make sure they get paid. Give them TV time where we can and if we can repackage some of them? Great, but in the long run? We think what will be best for a lot of these guys is getting a chance to find themselves and discuss future opportunities when our product is what we want it to be."
We can also confirm that the WWF has been splashing the cash out over the previous weeks for picking up talent. Unfortunately our inside leaks aren't willing to share that information. Either because it's not in ink yet. Or they fear if they leak this information to us, it will expose their positions in the company. Here's what we can tell you about the talent that has been signed. As of right now, five women have been signed for the WWF Women's division project. These women have been appearing in dark matches on pre shows since the Royal Rumble. Initial reactions by the crowd have been tame but the WWF expected that, which is why the dark matches are where these women are honing their craft. Apparently the goal is to have a viable women's division be able to be presented to the WWF audience by King of The Ring at the very latest. If the WWF feels it can present these women beforehand, they will take that move but are taking caution simply because they are still easing their audience into seeing women's wrestling again.
In terms of the male side of things. Outside of what we already saw in Ken Shamrock, we can confirm at least SIX other male competitors have been signed to the WWF roster, all of them currently in creative discussions to decide their characters, gimmicks, intention on being used, possible managers and of course, their important debuts. It should be important to note the following about the new talent that has been signed. Out of ALL the new talent that has been signed, both male and female. The oldest signed to the roster is 34. Which means this is a further investment in the youth movement that WWF has been making anyway. It's also important to note that these signings have all been made under the assistance and consulting from the man who is going to be the NEW WWF President. So even though he might not be the one signing the contracts. He is already in a position where he is influencing the look and style of the roster. The final thing to note, is that each person signed so far has been done so with the goal of "legitimacy." in mind. The aim being to give the fans as exciting of an in ring product as possible while still maintaining their craft for storytelling and entertainment.
MEXICO AND JAPAN
One strange bit of news to report regarding potential talent signings going forward. While none of our inside sources can confirm any foreign talent have been signed or have even stepped foot inside of a WWF office. There have been murmurs from the foreign wrestling worlds of WWF calling up talent scouts, talking to connections in both Mexico and Japan and enquiring about tapes and possibly even sending "diplomats" to begin negotiation processes. These talks first began with Ken Shamrock. While Shamrock himself is not a native to either Japan or Mexico. He had been doing some work up in Japan that caught the WWF's attention and he is not the only one. Their curiosity in Ken Shamrock apparently led them to broaden their horizons even further and WWF are, although not making any official offers just yet, in serious talks with multiple Japanese AND Mexican talent. How WWF plans to incorporate these radically different styles if they were to go ahead with this is beyond me folks, but would I be interested in a WWF product that tried to do it? You're god damned right I would!
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Monday Night Raw Card
Owen Hart VS. Max Moon
Giant Gonzalez VS Jim Brunzell
Repo Man VS Tatanka
MAIN EVENT
Ric Flair and Lex Luger VS. Mr. Perfect and Brutus Beefcake
ALSO!
Piper's Pit with Rick Martel
Money Inc Makes an Offer To The Steiner's
Bret Hart addresses Yokozuna
Shawn Michaels hosts a "Memorial Service" For Randy Savage
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Monday Night Raw: 006
LIVE From The Manhattan Center New York
Introduction
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Vince McMahon
WELOMCE EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! Vince McMahon here joined as always by Rob Bartlett and for this edition of Monday Night Raw? We are currently also joined by Gorilla Monsoon. It is with great misfortune, for those of you who may have missed the previous installment of Monday Night Raw, that I regret to inform you that regular broadcast partner Macho Man Randy Savage is currently detained by the New York Police Department, awaiting possible charges for alleged assault at the hands of Shawn Michaels! We will be trying to update you on this story as it progresses, as it came to our attention this week that WWF President Jack Tunney is currently discussing the matters with the New York Police Department. Until then we hope that Macho Man will be returning with us soon but until then, we will do our best to update you when we can, and hope that Gorilla Monsoon can give you the same entertainment that we have come to expect here at the Raw commentary table.
Gorilla Monsoon
Thank you Vince, it is unfortunate that I find myself joining you here under these current circumstances, but I am glad to be here on Monday Night Raw alongside yourself and Rob. Of course, I hope that Macho Man will be able to join you here again soon, where he belongs. As Vince said we will be updating you as and when news comes along of the legal status of Randy Savage. In the mean time, we do have a show scheduled and we need to give our fans what they paid for and what was promised to them. So tonight, Razor Ramon finds himself in the Main event up against the Big Bossman. Many are wondering however if Razor will find himself on the receiving end of some redemption at the hands of The Undertaker, whom he wronged at the Royal Rumble...
Rob Bartlett
I'm also looking forward to the singles debut of the new face that made some waves at the Royal Rumble! Ken Shamrock! An unknown in the WWF who garnered a little interest from the WWF fans. We've heard news that Ken has a representative, a new manager who will reveal themselves with us tonight before Ken makes his official singles debut here tonight on Monday Night Raw!
Vince McMahon
We also have the return of the HOT ROD! ROWDY RODDY PIPER! Piper made his return at the Rumble and already has gotten himself embroiled in drama as Roddy tends to do, this time he was on the receiving end however as last week he suffered an attack at the hands of Rick Martel. If we here in the WWF know anything about Roddy Piper, we know he certainly won't be quiet about it for long and we can expect a response from Piper here tonight!
Gorilla Monsoon
Ric Flair also has a statement for Mr. Perfect here tonight! The grudge between these two men is most certainly not over, as after their match at the Royal Rumble, Ric Flair took a pair of scissors to Perfect's hair and made things far more personal than they needed to be! Knowing Ric Flair, he'll only be ready and eager to add salt to the wounds of Mr. Perfect!
Vince McMahon
We have all this and MORE tonight for you LIVE on Monday Night Raw folks! The Road to WRESTLEMANIA CONTINUES!
Crush VS. Skinner
In the opening match, what started off as seemingly a moment for Crush to regain his momentum after a series of unfortunate losses for the Hawaiian fan favorite, a strange turn of events happened that led to all in the audience knowing that SOMETHING had gone wrong and any in the know of how the wrestling industry and how it works, FULLY AWARE that things did not go according to plan in this match. The match totally changed tone and pace after a particular moment where Crush was thrown outside the ring by Skinner, Crush would get himself caught in the ropes and catch his arm while descending down to the mat. Clearly his fall was one which was not the standard you would see in a wrestling match and outside officials quickly rushed to the attention of Crush. After moments of awkward hesitation the officials managed to get Crush to his feet, but the match made a sudden finish as once Crush entered the ring, Skinner would pick up an unexpected victory with a quick roll up, holdingg the tights to get a cheap win over Crush
Rated: 56
Writer's note: So Crush got injured during the match, so much so the finish had to be changed, for anybody who picked Crush in their predictions, you were right because that was the intention and there's no way anybody could have predicted the finish having to be changed due to injury.
The Most Dangerous Man In The World
Mean Gene
Ladies and gentlemen Gene Okerlund backstage here with a NEW FACE in the WWF, who is getting ready for his first in ring single's match against the Ugandan Giant. Allow me to introduce you to him if you didn't catch the Royal Rumble, KEN SHAMROCK! An unknown here in the WWF with a mysterious past I am SURE the WWF fans would love to hear about! Ken, from what little I have been informed of your experience thus far, you recently came from an excursion in Japan, am I correct?
Ken Shamrock
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Mean Gene
For the WWF fans in attendence and watching tonight. Japanese wrestling is a concept that might seem very strange to them and with you coming from that world I'm sure it would peak their interest what you can say about your experiences there and what your knowledge of that world might bring here to the WWF?
Ken Shamrock
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Mean Gene
Uhm...okay. Well after an IMPRESSIVE showing at the Royal Rumble, considering it was your deebut, you made it down to the final five combatants, how do you feel going into your first official singles bout here in the WWF? Are you confident in your ability to wrestle against an established figure in the WWF here in the Ugandan Giant, Kamala?
Ken Shamrock
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Mean Gene
Uhh..ladies and gentlemen I do apologize, we were promised an interview with Ken Shamrock before his match this evening, but if he is not willing to answer any questions than I am afraid we're going to have to...
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WAIT A MINUTE! WAIT A MINUTE! JUST HOLD ON ONE STINKIN' SECOND!
Mean Gene
Bobby Heenan?! What in the world are you doing here?! Can't you see I'm trying to conduct an interview?!
Bobby Heenan
An interview?! Is that what you call it! I call it harassments Mean Gene! I call it pestering! Can't you see that this man is preparing for his match! Can't you see the focus in his eyes?! The intensity coursing through his veins! And you have the nerve? The audacity to poke and prod this man with useless, meaningless questions like this? If you have any questions about Ken Shamrock, you can direct them at his manager and that would be ME!
Mean Gene
YOU'RE HIS MANAGER?!
Bobby Heenan
YOU BETTER BELIEVE I AM! I might be stuck on commentary with the Gorilla at WWF events, but I still keep my ear to the ground, I still keep in touch with my contacts across the wrestling world and Mean Gene? You won't believe it! You won't believe how my phone was constantly off the hook with international calls, requesting to get a word with me, requesting to tell me about this incredible talent they had laid their eyes on in Japan! They told me they'd never seen intensity like his before! They told me they'd never seen such sheer strength and power like his before! They told me they'd never seen ANGER like his before Mean Gene! When this man gets into a wrestling ring? He gets into a zone! A focus an intensity that has to be seen to be believed! An intensity that makes him more dangerous than even the biggest and baddest superstars in the wrestling industry today! Mean Gene what you are looking at right here IS THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN THE WORLD TODAY! AND LET ME GIVE THE WRESTLERS IN THE WWF A WARNING! If I were you? I'd run...RUN FAR AWAY WHILE YOU STILL CAN! Because if this man steps into a ring with you? He will not stop! He will not break! HE WILL NOT FALTER UNTIL HE BREAKS YOU APART!
Rated: 48
Kamala VS. Ken Shamrock
As this is a debut match, the WWF was not expecting much in terms of heat due to the unknown quantity that is Ken Shamrock right now, but with Bobby Heenan now by his side it was clear that this might be a man that the WWF fan base should be paying attention to and if Bobby Heenan didn't make you think that, than the performance that Ken Shamrock put in tonight to get his SURPRISINGLY DOMINATING victory over the Ugandan Giant certainly did. Ken made easy work out of Kamala, using his size and stature against him, rather than seeing it as an obstacle, he saw it as a tool to use in his arsenal. Managing to out wrestle and out move the big man and make him look, almost like a child in comparison. The most cshocking moment of the match came with a mighty belly to belly suplex that launched Kamala across the ropes and bouncing off against the ropes. Ken would finally pick up a victory after Kamala tried one last hail mary attempt, charging at Ken, only to have his face driven into the mat by a drop toe hold and ended up locked in a tight ankle lock which Ken wrenched at, screaming at the top of his lungs as he did so until Kamala had no other choice but to submit.
Rated: 44
The Boss Is Back...
Mean Gene
Ladies and Gentlemen I am currently pleased to welcome backstage with me here at this moment in time, a returning face to the WWF who so many who were happy to see at the Royal Rumble! ROWDY RODDY PIPER! Roddy first of all, allow me to welcome you back to the WWF.
Roddy Piper
Thank you Gene that means a lot to me. I'll admit I was a little scared, I was a little nervous. It's been a while since I've been in a wrestling ring, I'm still shakin' off the rust. I obviously have a NOTROIOUS history here, I wasn't sure how people might accept me but the reaction that I have had from the WWF fans so far? It shows me I made the right choice...
Mean Gene
Indeed last week you made your return to one on one action, where unfortunately you were met with the interference of one Rick Martel who you also had a collision with at the Royal Rumble! Are you at all surprised by the actions of Rick Martel and do you have any words for him here tonight?
Roddy Piper
Am I surprised by the actions of Rick Martel? No. Not at all. Am I offended? Am I insulted? Not one bit, because what it shows me Mean Gene, is that I still matter to this industry, I must still carry some sort of weight whether the powers that be like it or not and whether men like Rick Martel like it or not. A man like Rick Martel, who dolls himself up every night, slathers himself with fake tan and make up, soaks himself in perfume and primps and perms his hair in the hopes of getting a hot date! He craves attention Mean Gene! He's addicted to it! And even someone with a thick skull like Rick Martel managed to put two and two together and realized that in order to get himself a notable amount of attention? Then why not go after the guy making his return to the ring? I can't complain Gene, it's somethin' I woulda done back in my trouble makin' days! I respect Rick Martel's choice in going after me in order to get the attention he so desperately deserves! What I don't respect though? Is how he made that statement! I've been a lot of things in my career Gene, there's a lot of labels you can slap on old Hot Rod and most of them I probably deserve, but you certainly cannot call me a coward and what Rick Martel did to me last week? Were the classic actions of a COWARD if I've ever seen one! You want to fight me Ricky?! You want to take a shot at old Hot Rod? Then you look me in the eyes like a man, you step toe to toe, face to face and you bring the best fight you can bring! THAT'S the way I did business brother, but you can't do that can you? Nooooo....you have to take cheap shots, well I don't work that way my friend. I do things like a real man and I'm happy to show it to you next week, if you're willing to accept my invitation that is?
Mean Gene
What do you mean by invitation Roddy?
Roddy Piper
I mean let's get the old set back up and running Gene! I mean let's stand together, face to face, man to man in that old Piper's Pit and see if you can actually handle your business like a REAL MAN RICKY! NEXT WEEK! NEW YORK CITY! MONDAY NIGHT RAW RICKY! I'LL BE WAITING FOR YOU ON PIPER'S PIT! DON'T LET ME DOWN!
Rated: 58
I Hope You're Feeling The Way I Felt...
We fade in after the commercials to what looks like a luxurious living room, adorned with all kinds of wrestling memorabilia, trophies and awards upon cases, old photos of training gyms and figures of wrestling past, championship belts that the WWF had to cens0or due to them being relics and reminder's of other companies that either had once competed with the WWF or still did today. There were two black leather sofas that stood as the centerpiece of the living room. Sprawled across one of them, wearing fdinely crafted Ralph Lauren polo shirt and pressed pants, tan sunglasses covering his face and a wide toothy grin was none other than the Nature Boy, Ric Flair. He looked over for a moment with a grin on his face as a young blonde bombshell in a maids outfit came strutting in with a champagne bottle and a glass, pouring The Nature Boy a glass and leaving the bottle in an ice bucket. Flair shoots her a wink and blows her a kiss as thanks before leaning back in the sofa, sipping at his glass of champagne, waiting for the maid to leave frame before addressing the camera.
Ric Flair
How are you feeling CURT? I imagine you're feeling a little embarrassed right now, right? Maybe you're feeling a little lost? A little unsure of your own capabilities? I hope so. I hope you're feeling the way that I have felt for the past year. Even if it's just a fraction of the way that I have felt Curt...I truly hope you're experiencing that right now! I didn't want to come here to the WWF Curt! It's not really that much of a secret in the wrestling world...for the longest time I thought of this place, as a joke, a sideshow, a circus filled to the brim with cartoon characters whose sole purpose, was to insult, mock and denigrate the industry that I had dedicated my life to...I LAUGHED at the WWF...on a regular basis. I was so thankful that I was a part of a company that respected wrestling, that represented wrestling, that treated wrestling with the same love and respect that I had given it since my very first day. Then something changed Curt...it all went crumbling downhill...money went to waste, mistakes were made, egos got in the way...mine included and all of a sudden the company that I loved? The company that I had dedicated my LIFE to...my HEART to...MY BLOOD! MY SWEAT! MY TEARS! MY SOUL! It was falling apart right in front of me, ran by an absolute MAD MAN WHO MADE THE WWF LOOK LIKE IT KNEW WHAT IT WAS DOING!
Ric Flair
You know what he said to me one day Curt? This corporate suit who ran a pizza hut and had no business in a wrestling office? He wanted to cut my hair, give me a set of ear rings...and call myself Spartacus...Spartacus...can you imagine that? Can you imagine somebody coming along and just...stripping you of your identity like that? I hope you can Curt. I hope you're feeling something like that right now. because there I was. So confident. So sure. So set on the path that I had been on for so long, where everyone else in the world KNEW WHO I WAS...and all of a sudden. I didn't have a clue Curt! I was LOST! I WAS AIMLESS! I WAS AT THE LOWEST POINT OF MY CAREER! THEY TRIED TO TAKE RIC FLAIR AND TURN HIM INTO SPARTACUS! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW I FELT!
Ric Flair
Of course I said no! OF COURSE I RAN AWAY FROM THAT MAD HOUSE AND I TOOK THE REAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ME! And I came to the WWF, lookin' for an escape! Lookin' for a new start! Lookin' to find my identity again! And what did I find? Who was the first face that I came across when I entered this company. You Curt...Mister Perfect. One of the few people in this company who could legitimately call himself an athlete, legitimately call himself a wrestler! I'll admit it. I saw a bit of myself in you Curt! I saw a man who I could teach, who I could educate, who I could help grow into another great representative for the sport of wrestling and maybe? Just maybe? Turn this company around into something worth staying for...that's what I wanted from you Curt...and oh...you have disappointed me so much. Not only did it become so apparent to me as time wore on that you were only using me! You were taking advantage of my weakened state of mind to try and overtake me to try and reduce me even lower than I'd already been reduced! You were kicking me while I was down Curt! And you know somethin' for a moment I was scared of you. For just the tiniest moment...I had doubts of my ability, I was so lost, so far gone, so out of my MIND...that for one split second. I thought you might actually be able to put an end to me. Instead? I should be thanking you! Because at the Royal Rumble! You helped me find myself again Curt! Getting to step into the ring with you and realize just how much of a superior athlete I am, not only to you, but to the rest of this god forsaken locker room? You helped remind me who I was! You helped me find my identity again!
Ric Flair
And while I felt like I should be thanking you for that. I just couldn't let go. All that pent up frustration, all that anger, all that MISERY that I have faced over the past year! I HAD TO SHOW SOMEONE ELSE HOW IT FELT! I HAD TO SHOW YOU! WHO TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME! WHO USED ME! WHO STUCK TO ME LIKE A LEECH! I HAD TO PUT YOU THROUGH THAT SAME HELL! Because at the Royal Rumble? I didn't get Mister Perfect. I didn't even get someone who was CLOSE to Mister Perfect! All I got was Curt Hennig...regular...boring...AVERAGE...CURT HENNIG! Not even a shadow of your former self! What has happened to you?! Who are you? What have you become? Hmm? Are you asking yourself those questions? As you try to cover up those spots where I snipped away your hair? I hope you are Curt. Because that means you know now...at least a little bit, exactly how I felt. I know you'll want to keep this little dance of ours going. You will want your redemption. You'll want your rematch. You'll want the same chance that I got to rediscover yourself and grab a hold of that identity you were so sure you had!
Ric Flair
Curt...I'm willing to give you that rematch. I'm willing to give you that chance. But it isn't going to end for you, the same way it did for me. Because now? I KNOW WHO I AM! I'm Ric Flair! I'm THE NATURE BOY! WOOOO! I'M THE GREATEST! WRESTLER! ALIVE! TODAY! AND IF YOU THINK FOR A SINGLE SECOND! THAT I'M GONNA LET YOU DRAG ME BACK DOWN INTO THAT LIVING HELL I'VE BEEN DROWNING IN! YOU'VE GOT ANOTHER THING COMIN'! All you are Curt...is what you were hoping I would be for you. You're a rung on the ladder. A stepping stone that I needed to overcome in order to re-establish myself and begin my journey back to the top of this business where I belong! You'll get your rematch Curt...but I warn you now. You'll find it ending exactly the same way it did at the Royal Rumble. Complete and utter disappointment...
Rated: 85
Max Moon Vs. Rick Martel
Rick Martel would find himself continuing a gain in momentum after a slight hiccup at the Rumble as he faced off against Max Moon. The option of losing was not one which Rick could face after making his intentions with Roddy Piper known and so Martel unleashed what he could from his arsenal of dirty tricks even though he arguably did not need it as he was a class above Max Moon. However The Model was not willing or ready to take the risk and was constantly looking over his shoulder at points in the match, looking for a possible run in from Piper. That run in did not happen however and as Martel got more comfortable he would showboat more. The match came to an end with Martel delivering a slingshot splash for the victory over Moon.
Rated: 57
I Pray For You Razor Ramon.
We fade in to a dark and dingy looking funeral parlor, rows of caskets and coffins, different sizes and different colors along the walls, small urns gathering dust on shelves to the side, little droplets of water dripping down from the pipes hanging loosely in the ceiling, the sound of hammering battering away into our ears as the dark, looming figure of the Undertaker is kneeling down, battering away at pieces of wood with a hammer, constructing what looks to be a casket, grunting with furious anger and frustration in his tone. Above him, by his side, holding the mysterious golden urn close to his chest, stroking it like it was a precious treasure, was the pale faced Paul Bearer, with a look of genuine worry and concern upon his face.
Paul Bearer
Ohhhh Razor Ramon WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?! I have been trying SO HARD to keep My Undertaker CALM! TO KEEP HIM FOCUSED! BUT STILL HE HAMMERS AWAY AT A CASKET WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR YOU! You are not the first man who has thought about using My Undertaker to propel himself to great fame and fortune and status here in the WWF...BUT YOU ARE THE FIRST TO GET IN THE WAY OF HIS DESTINY! He was MOMENTS AWAY RAZOR RAMON! MOMENT SAWAY FROM ACHIEVING THE MOST IMPRESSIVE VICTORY EVER SEEN AT THE ROYAL RUMBLE! WITH A TICKET TO THE MAIN EVENT AT WRESTLEMANIA! And YOU?! YOU HAD TO RUIN IT! YOU HAD TO TRY AND MAKE A NAME FOR YOURSELF!
Paul Bearer
I do not think that you fully understand what you have begun Razor Ramon. I do not think you fully understand THE GRAVE CONSEQUENCES THAT AWAIT YOU! You have crossed my Undertaker in such a way, in such a GROSS MANNER...that EVEN I CANNOT CONTROL HIM! TRY AS I MIGHT TO USE THE POWER OF THE URN TO DIRECT HIS ANGER TOWARDS YOU IN A MEANINGFUL WAY! HE OPERATES ON HIS OWN! He is DETERMINED to punish you in ways that I'm afraid I HAVE NO SAY OVER!
Paul Bearer
I PRAY FOR YOU RAZOR RAMON! And that is no token I offer to simply any foe of My Undertaker. What you have started is a path to sure destruction THAT YOU CANNOT STEER AWAY FROM! My Undertaker is DETERMINED RAMON! DETERMINED TO LOCK YOU AWAY IN A CASKET AND REAP YOUR WAYWARD SOUL!
Undertaker suddenly stands up, causing Paul Bearer to jump back in shock slightly, holding up the urn in the hopes that it will at least keep Undertaker reigned in enough that his rage and frustration does not go totally unchecked to the point where he takes his anger out on the nearest people to him. His head slowly turns to the camera as his eyes slowly roll back....
Undertaker
Razor Ramon...prepare...for GRAVE...CONSEQUENCES!
Rated:76
Big Bossman VS. Razor Ramon
It was a hot bout to finish off the night tonight on Raw as Bossman was looking to regain some momentum after his Street Fight against Bam Bam and Razor, of course looking for impressive victory tonight with his mission statement against The Undertaker clear as crystal. It was a back and forth bout between the two with interesting action throughout. At one point it looked as if Bossman might pick up the win, as he hit a HARD hitting Fall Away Slam off of an irish whip to Ramon that got a near fall, Razor just kicking out before the three count. Razor would manage to make a come back as he reversed a charging attack from Bossman and used the turnbuckle to deliver a bulldog to the big man and drive him head first into the mat.
Ramon was looking to finish the match with a Razor's edge when all of a sudden...
BONG....
The lights go out in the stadium, the audio on commentary cuts out. Besides from the cheering of the fans as they know what this means, there's no audio feed to be heard. The power of The Undertaker has cut everything to pure and utter darkness. The darkness lingers, we hear nothing, we see nothing. No bumps, no slams, no strikes, no groans or grunts. After moments of lingering darkness, with another sound of the dreaded bell of The Undertaker, the lights return in the stadium and the audio suddenly kicks back in as we come back to see a fallen Ramon upon the mat, unconscious and bloodied, wearing a full crimson mask with droplets of blood dripping down on to the mat. Bossman, also unconscious is laid on top of him like a lifeless rag doll. The referee, totally unsure whether or not to rule a no disqualification, shrugs his shoulders as he has no real proof to show Undertaker or anybody else interfered and counts the pin to end the match and leave us on that note for Monday Night Raw this week
Rated: 70
Final Rating: 72
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Monday Night Raw Card
Crush VS. Skinner
Kamala VS. Ken Shamrock
Rick Martel VS. Max Moon
Big Bossman VS. Razor Ramon
ALSO
Ric Flair Adds Salt To Mr. Perfect's wounds
Undertaker and Paul Bearer Makes A Promise To Razor Ramon
Ken Shamrock Has A Manager...
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Monday Night Raw: 005
LIVE from Blue Cross Arena, New York
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Vince McMahon
WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! And we are LIVE on what is sure to be an interesting fallout from last night's Royal Rumble! THE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA HAS BEGUN FOLKS! We have crowned a new number one contender in what was a controversial Royal Rumble to say the least! Despite the grievances of fans around the world, the official ruling of WWF officials has stuck that Yokozuna WILL BE going to the Wrestlemania IX main event, where he will be set to face Bret Hart for the WWF Championship!
Rob Bartlett
Yeah but my interests lie in what happened to the guy that SHOULDA won the Rumble! The Deadman! The Undertaker! He came in as THE SECOND ENTRANT TO THE RUMBLE VINCE! He had a RECORD SETTING PERFORMANCE! The longest that anybody has ever stayed in the Rumble, the most eliminations anybody has ever had in the rumble and right at the end? It looked like he was going to achieve what we thought would be impossible, until that no good PUNK Razor Ramon came running in with a steel chair, like the sore loser he is and costing The Undertaker his Main event ticket to Wrestlemania!
Vince McMahaon
That's right! And Razor Ramon will have some choice words for The Undertaker tonight as he explains his attack against The Deadman. Besides that? I'm afraid to inform my broadcast colleague, Randy Savage that he might need to keep on his toes tonight, as Intercontinental Champion, Shawn Michaels has vowed REVENGE for what he calls "An assault" on him by the part of the Macho Man after his match at The Royal Rumble!
Randy Savage
He can call it what he likes! I call it a wake up call! Shawn! I know you're watching! I know you're listenin'! Unless you're coming out tonight to discuss us two havin' a match?! I suggest you stay way in the back brother, oh yeah! Because the Macho Man ain't scared of you and he ain't gonna let you dangle anythin' over his head any more! No sir!
Vince McMahon
It's all going to be must see action for the foreseeable future folks, you aren't gonna want to miss a SINGLE WEEK OF IT! IT'S THE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA AND IT STARTS HERE TONIGHT! LIVE ON MONDAY NIGHT RAW!
Money Inc. VS. The Nasty Boys
VS. We kick the night off with captivating Tag Team action as the current WWF Tag Team Champions face off against The Nasty Boys. The champions seemed desperate to pick up a victory tonight in order to garner some momentum after the news that they would be facing the Steiner Brothers at Wrestlemania and the two used whatever tactics they could over the Nasty Boys to achieve that victory. Don't underestimate Money Inc. though. Their teamwork was sublime. On multiple occasions Dibiase and IRS would manage to isolate Jerry Sags as an individual to focus on. Dragging him away from tagging opportunities, Keeping him confined to the Money Inc corner where the two would constantly engage in back and forth double teaming against this half of the Nasty Boys. The match would culminate with Jerry Sags managing to get a tag to Brian Knobbs. As Brian Knobbs tried to regain momentum however. He was instead met with a blow by IRS' briefcase! Which should have resulted in a disqualification if it were not for Ted Dibiase distracting the referee...and...did he slip him a few bills of cash? Money Inc. pick up a dubious victory over The Nasty Boys.
Rated: 58
An Offer They Cannot Refuse!
Mean Gene
Folks, Mean Gene Okerlund backstage here, welcoming a victorious Money Incorporated as they make their way backstage! Gentlemen, a contentious victory but a victory nonetheless in the record books. I'm sure this helps both of your confidence here on the first week of the Road to Wrestlemania, are either of you willing to use this as an opportunity to address your number one contender's at Wrestlemania, The Steiner Brothers?
Ted Dibiase
I'm sorry Gene, but I can't dedicate much attention or focus on The Steiner Brothers right now. I know you might be getting on a bit in age Gene, or maybe you missed the Rumble last night, so allow me to remind you and remind all the unwashed plebs watching tonight, like I feel I must...that last night at the Royal Rumble...I was NOT thrown over the top rope! I was not eliminated under the official rules of The Royal Rumble! The only reason that I was not allowed to conitnue was by the verdict of the officials on the outside of the ring, who had no business stepping in and declaring whether or not I could continue in the match!
Mean Gene
Well Ted, to be fair you were not exactly in ideal condition from the way you were treated in the ring by Yokozuna, I'm sure that the officials made that ruling after inspecting you and making a sound judgement on your capabilities based off of that inspection, wouldn't you?
Ted Dibiase
NO I WOULDN'T! IT'S A CONSPIRACY GENE! And I'm not surprised! It wouldn't be the first time that this company has conspired against me! Unfortunately, due to my standing in life, due to my class, due to my immense and extraordinary wealth Mean gene, that makes me a target, that means that I have to constantly look over my shoulder, it means I have to constantly keep an eye out for anybody and everybody who might have an axe to grind with me! And I'll admit, I let my guard down during the Rumble, but there were plenty of men to keep my eye on, I didn't know I'd be fighting against the officials as well that night and I can assure right now Mean Gene, I WILL be filing an official complaint with WWF President Jack Tunney and I will be asking for an APPEAL to have my position on the card of Wrestlemania reconsidered, as the opportunity to be in the Main Event was STOLEN from me!
Mean Gene
Well wouldn't that make the tag team match you have in store with The Steiner brothers null and void, would that not also affect your position on the card as well IRS?
IRS
Gene. Money Incorporated is not AFRAID of competition. Money Incorporated are not AFRAID of The Steiner Brothers. In fact? We'd be willing, ready and eager to give The Steiner Brothers an opportunity against us, which they have rightfully earned! All we ask The Steiner brothers, is to reschedule it...whilst the U.S Government may not allow you a chance to reschedule paying your taxes, The Steiner Brothers are going to receive an offer from Money Incorporated they CANNOT refuse...an offer...to reschedule their match so that my partner, can properly appeal to Jack Tunney for his right to a match that was WRONGFULLY taken away from him!
Mean Gene
So The Steiner Brothers will have to agree to facing you on another stage than Wrestlemania then?
Ted Dibiase
The offer is still being decided Gene, but it will be one which I assure you will benefit ALL parties involved! I'm sure, I'm certain that The Steiner Brothers will be able to recognize that an incredible wrong was committed against me and look? I get it, a match at WrestleMania, that's big money, that's money that VERY few people will be able to match, and definitely will be able to beat...very few people that is...except for Money Incorporated! I've said it before Gene, countless times and I'll say it again! EVERYBODY'S GOT A PRICE! And in TWO WEEKS TIME! After getting everything in writing, after getting the funds put together...Money Inc. PROMISES you, that you will all find out EXACTLY what The Steiner's price is AHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Rated: 57
Say Goodbye To The Deadman...
We go to a vignette, we are outside, of some non descript house, viewing a jacuzzi, which is bubbling away, causing steam to rise into the air. Inside the jacuzzi, is none other than the man who caused great controversy at the Royal Rumble, Razor Ramon. Who has made a name for himself by ruining what could have been a historic night for The Undertaker, when Ramon attacked Undertaker with a chair in the Rumble, costing him his chances to go to the Main Event of Wrestlemania! Razor is sipping away on a drink, placing it gently to the side of the jacuzzi, a wide, Cheshire cat smile upon his face as he grabs a toothpick and starts picking away at his teeth with it.
Razor Ramon
'Ello chicos! You know somethin'? For a guy that ended up losing the Royal Rumble? A whole lotta people are talkin' about Razor...Ramon! They talkin' about me more than they talkin' about Yokozuna! They talkin' about me more, than they talkin' about Bret Hart. If you didn't watch the Royal Rumble? I wouldn't blame you if you thought for a moment that it was actually Razor Ramon who was the winner! Sadly...the main event of Wrestlemania will have to wait another day mi amigos, but that's okay. Razor Ramon is a patient man and I know that day is yet to come! So why? Why oh why are so many people chat, chat, chatting about The Bad Guy? Well the answer mi amigos, is really, really simple. The Undertaker...El Hombre Muerto
Razor Ramon
Everybody is saying that Razor Ramon is a sore loser, everybody is saying that Razor Ramon ruined The Undertaker's HISTORIC NIGHT...because he couldn't stand to lose! They are only...a little bit right. It's true. I DO NOT like to lose. I AM a sore loser! Because if you aren't a winner my friends? Than you aren't worth remembering! So yes, I admit, after being thrown over the top rope by The Undertaker...The bad guy? He was a little bit mad, he was a little bit sore, he was just a little annoyed because he came so close...yet still had so far to go. BUT, oe thing kept rolling around my mind while I made my way to the back. As a man who wants the world to remember his name? As a man who wants to have the World Wrestling Federation...and everything in it? What better way to make an impact? What better way to be remembered, than to go after the biggest, baddest hombre that there is chicos? And The Undertaker? He is just that kind of hombre!
Razor Ramon
His name? Carries more weight, more power, more fame than any championship belt can carry. Think I'm lying? In just one night, I managed to make a moment that will linger in the minds of all who saw it! Go on, ask your friends, ask your families, ask anybody and everybody who saw the Rumble that night. What do they remember? Do they remember that Yokozuna won? Does that even matter to them? Or do they remember the sound of the cold steel chair smacking against the flesh of the Deadman? Do they care who is going to the Main Event of Wrestlemania? Or do they care more about the fact that I ruined what could have been the most historic performance ever seen in a Royal Rumble match?
Razor Ramon
It was all there, ready for the world to rejoice. The longest a wrestler has ever been in the Rumble, the most eliminations a wrestler has ever had in a Rumble and just like THAT, right at the defining moment? I took it all away, the same way he took it all away from me! And with it? I took the notoriety, I took the fame and I took the attention of EVERY WWF fan and I focused it squarely on ME! There's not a single fan out there who doesn't know me any more! There's not a single fan who won't forget my face any time soon and all I needed? Was a steel chair and a little bit of smarts, knowing exactly what kind of war I was starting!
Razor Ramon
The deadman? It seems that nobody can slay him! It seems that nobody can truly out match him! A challenge...that's certain but a challenge that I am more than willing to face? Because on the other end of that challenge mi amigos? Is something that no amount of gold can EVER guarantee! IMMORTALITY! A place reserved just for me, in the history books of this industry, forever remembered as the man who put an end to the ghost that haunts the halls of this company! Taker? I know you are listening chico. I've already made my move, now? It'll be waiting for you to make yours. I know you won't be able to resist. One way or another? You'll come running and Ill get the match I want from you...and when I do? I can promise all of you this, right here, right now! When Razor Ramon gets into the ring with The Undertaker? You can all say GOODBYE...to the Deadman...
Ramon flicks the toothpick at at the camera, laughing as he returns his attention to the drink beside his jacuzzi, sipping away at it, as he relaxes further into the steam and the bubbles, as the vignette slowly fades away...
Rated: 65
Kamala VS. Yokozuna
Kamala is easily the first star on the roster who posed any sort of challenge to Yokozuna. Whilst everyone else Yoko has stepped into the ring were short, dominant showings by the monster from Japan. This time Yokozuna was on somewhat even footing against the Ugandan Giant. Kamala. While other stars were easily laid out flat from Yokozuna's charging attacks and raw power. Kamala actually managed to put up somewhat of a fight and tried to run back and put a dent in Yoko himself. However, even though Kamala's fight against Yokozuna might be admired, his effort ended up just like the rest. After being knocked down after his head was clobbered between both of Yoko's arms. Yoko dragged Kamala over and delivered his devastating Bansai drop for yet another impressive victory!
Rated: 65
You Will Lose Everything You Love...
Mr Fuji
BEHOLD YOUR FUTURE WWF! BEHOLD YOUR NEXT WWF CHAMPION! MY YOKOZUNA STOOD SUPERIOR AT THE END OF THE ROYAL RUMBLE! And with that victory at the Royal Rumble? Comes a main event match at Wrestlemania IX, for the WWF Championship! I have fortold the fortunes of My Yokozuna FROM THE VERY DAY HE ARRIVED! Some of you were foolish enough to ignore me! Some of you were foolish enough, to ignore the path of destruction that MY YOKOZUNA WAS LEAVING BEHIND! But now? THERE IS NO DENYING IT! THERE IS NO ESCAPING THE DOMINANCE OF MY YOKOZUNA!
Mr. Fuji
The final piece of the puzzle? Will finally come into place at Wrestlemania IX. When my Yokozuna DESTROYS THE ONLY MAN LEFT IN THE WAY OF HIS DESTINY! And that is WWF Champion Bret Hart! Bret...against any other fighter, against any other athlete, you may be a formidable foe...but against my Yokozuna? YOU ARE JUST ANOTHER TWIG WAITING TO BE BROKEN! The Road to Wrestlemania will be one which is filled with pain for you Bret Hart! You will witness as the weeks wear on, the destruction of everything you love at the hands of My Yokozuna! And then, at Wrestlemania? When you are left nothing more than a broken shell of your former self, your only prized possession left being the championship you fought so hard for? That too will be taken away from you and you will be left to CRUMBLE LIKE A PILE OF DUST!
Mr. Fuji
Don't believe me? That's okay...people did not want to believe me when I first brought my Yokozuna to the WWF. People did not want to believe me as we made our road to the Royal Rumble and I am sure, right now, in your stubborn ways Bret Hart, you do not want to believe me when I say that Wrestlemania WILL BE THE END OF YOU! But just like My Yokozuna has proven the world wrong time and time again. Just like My Yokozuna has CRUSHED everyone who has stood before him again AND AGAIN! YOU TOO WILL BE CRUSHED AND THEN? THEN A NEW ERA WILL BEGIN IN THE WWF! AN ERA OF DOMINANCE! AN ERA OF DESTRUCTION! AN ERA OF YOKOZUNA!!
Yokozuna
BANZAI!!
Rated: 75
Crush VS. Roddy Piper
Roddy Piper would make a triumphant return to singles action, after last night we witnessed his official return to the WWF. His first match back was not a disappointment, although it seemed clear that the Hot Rod needed to shake off some of the ring rust that he may have picked up from his time off in the ring. Up against Crush the match was a bare bones brawl. The two exchanged hard hitting blows between one another and although it seemd that Roddy was tempted to resort to his old tricks, it's clear that he was trying to show to the fans that he was not that man any more and was trying to win legitimately. Attempting at one point to hook in a double armed suplex to bring Crush down to the mat. However Roddy's return to single action would be ruined when...
Rick Martel?! The model Rick Martel makes an unwelcome appearance into the match and lays out Roddy Piper right in full view of the referee without a care! Causing Roddy to win the match via disqualification as it seems Rick Martel garners a small hint of revenge on Piper from the Royal Rumble last night...
Rated: 57
Arrest This Man!
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Shawn Michaels makes his way to the ring, as always with Sensational Sherri by his side with the job of carrying his Intercontinental Championship for him, which he successfully defended against Tatanka last night at the Royal Rumble. One thing that is garnering looks of confusion and concern from members of the audience however, that alongside Shawn Michaels, are also THREE POLICE OFFICERS?! Fully clad in uniform, nightsticks holstered, Handcuffs attached to their belt, badges on show, showing that they are indeed, from the New York Area. The usual showmanship from Shawn is nowhere to be seen here tonight it seems, as he looks all business, stopping for a moment to stare down Randy Savage. The camera is able to pick up the words "I warned you..." from the Heartbreak Kid before he rolls into the ring. Sherri grabs a microphone from a ring technician and follows into the ring after Shawn, holding it in place for her client so that he can address his..."loving" audience...
Shawn Michaels
Last night...last night should have been a great night for me. In case any of you cheapskates out there haven't bought the Royal Rumble Pay-Per View yet. Well...I hate to be the bearer of bad news to some you folks, but as you can see that fine piece of gold that my beautiful manager, Sensational Sheri is holding for me...that I was able to successfully defend my Intercontinental Championship last night against Tatanka LIKE I KNEW I WOULD! And whether or not any of you out there watching want to admit it? You all knew I would as well! It was going to be a GLORIOUS celebration ceremony on show here tonight! Sherri had it all planned out! From the moment we got to the hotel where...well..Sherri and I were going to have some...private celebrations of our own...to tonight where we would give you all a ceremony where we could all rejoice together in the continuing success of the WWF's GREATEST Intercontinental Champion to date. None other than myself! The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels! However...however...the jubilations had to be put on hold, when someone...who had NO BUSINESS stepping into a wrestling ring, decided to make a very grave...and unfortunate mistake...
Sensational Sherri
Oh it was going to be beautiful baby. You would have loved it! I had champagne ordered ready on ice to the room, I had flowers, your favorites, red roses on the nightstand and a hot bath drawn ready for you in the bathroom where you and I could...relax. BUT ALL OF THAT HAD TO BE CANCELLED! GOOD MONEY AND GOOD MEMORIES HAD TO BE PUT TO WASTE! ALL THANKS TO A WASHED UP! BALDING HASBEEN WHO JUST CAN'T STAND TO SEE SOMEONE SUPERIOR IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
Shawn Michaels
Sherri...sweetie...It's ok baby doll. I know you're frustrated. But I'm going to make everything okay. Remember? It's been NO SECRET...that over the course of the past month that I have gotten under the skin of a particular member of our WWF Broadcasting team. A man who used to know what it meant to get in a ring, a man who used to live, eat and breathe this industry like it was his lifeblood! A man...who had no right and most importantly of all NO CONTRACTUAL RIGHT! TO RUIN MY NIGHT AT THE ROYAL RUMBLE! WHEN HE JUMPED IN THE RING AND ASSAULTED ME! RANDY SAVAGE! GET YOUR OLD ASS IN THIS RING RIGHT NOW! I GOT SOME BAD NEWS FOR YOU BUDDY AND I WANT TO SAY IT TO YOU IN THIS RING! BECAUSE I SWEAR TO GOD! IT'LL BE THE LAST TIME YOU STEP INTO A RING AGAIN!
Randy doesn't hesitate, he removes the headset and steps away from the commentary table, leaving a concerned looking Vince McMahon and Rob Bartlett behind him. He slides into the ring at the joy of the fans who remember the devastating elbow drop that Randy had delivered to Shawn Michaels last night. For anybody who might not be aware, Randy Savage was actually playing the hero last night as he saved Tatanka from what would have been a vicious attack from Shawn Michaels with a steel chair. The police officers accompanying Shawn take a step forward, causing Randy to be slightly hesitant. Shawn holds out his hand, and turns to speak to the officers. "Now now boys. Give him a chance." He chuckles, before looking Macho up and down with a look of disgust.
Shawn Michaels
I really should just kick your ass all over this ring right now, you know that don't you? But you know something Randy? If I did that? Legally? I wouldn't have a leg to stand on. It seems unlike YOU Randy. I'm actually more aware of the terms of your contract than you are! See once I knew that the chances of you getting back in this ring lay in MY hands! I went and took a look and made SURE the ball was most definitely in MY court! And you? You made a GRAVE MISTAKE last night Randy! Remember what I told you? To sit there...like a good little commentator and just call my match like you were meant to? You remember that don't you Randy?
Randy Savage
Yeah I remember...and I REMEMBER DIVING AN ELBOW RIGHT INTO YOUR CHEST!
The audience screams in joy as Shawn twitches and looks around, yelling at members of the audience to be quiet. Sherri joins in, screaming at them all to "SHUT UP!" as she tries to soothe the pain and the humiliation that her client and her man had faced last night at The Royal Rumble...
Shawn Michaels
Well Randy...you REALLY should have taken my advice on that one! You really should have known your place! Taken your seat! Kept your headset on! AND CALLED MY MATCH LIKE YOU WERE MEANT TO! And afterwards? You should have just stayed silent and watched as I celebrated as I RIGHTFULLY SHOULD HAVE after my CONVINCING victory against Tatanka!
Randy Savage
Convincing? If i remember right you needed that little snake you call a manage to hit Tatanka with her loaded heels in order to win!
Sensational Sherri
YOU TAKE THAT BACK! THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN! YOU'RE JUST JEALOUS I'M HIS NOW! What's the matter Macho? Pining over me ever since you lost your sweet Miss Elizabeth? Ever since she ran away from you? Wishing that you could still have me by your side instead?
Randy Savage
YOU KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT ABOUT ELIZABETH!
Shawn Michaels
NO YOU KEEP SHUT RANDY! YOU FAIL TO UNDERSTAND JUST WHAT KIND OF MESS YOU'RE IN! You see...as a commentator WHICH IS WHAT YOU ARE RANDY! LIKE IT OR NOT! YOU AGREED TO IT! IT'S YOUR JOB! You have zero right. I repeat ZERO right to lay a hand on me. You are not a contracted worker and therefore any time...I repeat ANY TIME you lay your hands on an in ring competitor Randy? That's considered assault. And I hope I don't need to remind you Randy that Assault is a serious crime, do I?
Randy Savage
Is that why you got these police officers with you? Because you're too SCARED to face me in the ring that you have to throw me in jail instead!?
Shawn Michaels
Oh I don't have to throw you in jail Randy! That's up to YOU! These officers here? They're just here to make sure you don't make the same mistake twice! And they're here to bare witness as to whether or not you're willing to APOLOGISE for your actions last night! I'm a fair guy Randy. I'm willing to accept a heartfelt apology even after everything you've done! Even after ruining my celebrations, after assaulting me, after making a mockery out of the sport that I love! I'M STILL...willing to let it all go. If you apologize.
Randy Savage
APOLOGIZE?
Shawn Michaels
That's right. And if you don't? I swear to God Macho I will press charges and I WILL ask these officers to drag you away! DON'T TEST ME RANDY! DO THE SMART THING! DO THE RIGHT THING! AND APOLOGIZE! You can start...by apologizing to Sherri. You owe HER an apology because of all that money she wasted on GIFTS FOR ME! FOR MY CELEBRATION WITH HER!
Sensational Sherri
AND HE OWES ME AN APOLOGY FOR CALLING ME A SNAKE!
Randy stays silent as he looks over to Sensational Sheri, he removes his glasses and shakes his head, pacing around the ring. The crowd are chanting for Macho Man to not do it, but over on the commentary booth both Vince and Rob Bartlett are saying a trip to the big house isn't worth it. An apology will make him the bigger man...with the extended hesitation and silence Shawn steps in, not giving Randy much time to think about it
Shawn Michaels
I SWEAR RANDY! YOU BETTER APOLOGIZE! OR YOU'RE LEAVING THIS ARENA IN HANDCUFFS!
Randy Savage
...I'm sorry Sherri...
Sensational Sherri
Excuse me? What was that?
Randy Savage
I'm sorry...
Sensational Sheri
For what? WHAT ARE YOU SORRY FOR RANDY?!
Randy Savage
I'M SORRY FOR RUINING YOUR NIGHT!
Sensational Sherri
AND WHAT ELSE? WHAT ELSE ARE YOU SORRY FOR! SAY IT! SAY IT OR YOU'RE GOING TO JAIL!
Randy Savage
FOR CALLIN' YOU A SNAKE GOD DAMN IT! I SAID IT!
Shawn Michaels
Good...see Randy...you're only one step closer to letting these officers go about their business and returning to that commentary table where you belong...that wasn't hard...was it? Now...all you have to do...is apologize to me. Apologize for attacking me, for ruining my night at the Royal Rumble and for even THINKING that you had the right to step into the same ring as ME!
Randy Savage
...I'm...I'm sorry...
Shawn Michaels
SAY IT! SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT! SAY IT LIKE YOU'D SAY IT ON COMMENTARY YOU CLOWN!
Randy Savage
I'm sorry...THAT I DIDN'T DO IT SOONER!
Randy leaps and tried to take a shot at The Intercontinental Champion, but as he does so the three police officers rush him and try to tackle him to the ground. Shawn jumps back in shock, managing to dodge the attempted attack from Randy Savage. Sherri quickly comes rushing to his side, primping him and making sure that he's okay, before her gaze shoots over with a smirk, as they watch Randy kick and scream and claw, trying to crawl away from the grasps of the New York Police department. Even with three officers trying to pin him down. Randy's fire and energy makes it difficult, but with his face planted into the mat and all three officers pinning him down. They are able to place a pair of handcuffs on the Macho Man as Shawn Michaels starts directing traffic
Shawn Michaels
Thank you officers from saving me from ANOTHER ASSAULT at the hands of this MAN MAN! Don't you worry Randy I'LL BE PRESSING CHARGES! OFFICERS? ARREST THIS MAN! TAKE THIS PIECE OF CRAP OUT OF MY RING AND OUT OF THIS ARENA! PAY ATTENTION EVERYONE! TAKE YOUR PHOTOS WHILE YOU CAN! BECAUSE AS LONG AS I HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT? THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME YOU SEE RANDY SAVAGE IN THE WWF!
Rated: 72
MAIN Event
Papa Shango VS. The Undertaker
It was a high impact Main event tonight as The Undertaker made his first official appearance on Monday Night Raw and it was clear that last nights events were still taking their effects on The Undertaker. Papa Shango would try to utilize this weakened state of The Undertaker to his advantage and along with his voodoo magic. He almost managed to achieve that. Shango came close to putting The Undertaker away at one point in what was a back and forth, hard hitting match between the two. After a mighty body splash to Taker's damaged ribs, Shango got a close two count that signalled a worrying time for Taker from the fans. However, Paul Bearer as always had his urn at hand and as he raised it into the air. The Undertaker too, would suddenly sit up and rise, looking over to Shango. All of a sudden. Taker no longer looked like he was in his weakened state, Delivering one big boot to Shango...then another...and then a HIGH AND HARD HITTING LEG DROP! Before hoisting Shango up and delivering a DESTRUCTIVE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER FOR THE WIN!
Rated: 78
Final Rating: 76
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Monday Night Raw Card
Money Inc. Vs. The Nasty Boys
Yokozuna Vs. Kamala
Crush Vs. Roddy Piper
The Undertaker VS. Papa Shango
ALSO
Shawn Michaels has vengeance on Randy Savage
Razor Ramon explains his reasons for attacking the Undertaker
Yoko and Fuji warn Bret Hart
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Hope everyone likes the Rumble, thoughts and feedback would be massively appreciated.
Favorite Match/Angle of The Night?
Least Favorite Match/Angle of The Night?
What Storyline is your favorite so far?
What do you hope happens in the fallout from the Rumble at the next Raw?
What do you want to see on the Road to wrestlemania?
Anything else?
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1993 Royal Rumble
LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY
43,000 IN ATTENDENCE
Official Theme "Run Through The Jungle" - Creedance Clearwater Revival
Introduction
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Gorilla Monsoon
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and WELCOME EVERYONE TO THE 1993 EDITION OF THE ROYAL RUMBLE! We are live from New York City, Gorilla Monsoon here joined at the broadcast table by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and gentlemen? It's that time of year again, a favorite for all the folks at home tonight as thirty men are set to enter an over the top rope battle royale for our main event and only one man can walk away the winner and for the first time in the history of the Royal Rumble? The stakes are even higher! The winner of the Royal Rumble will be making their way to the main event of Wrestlemania, where they will have a GUARANTEED WWF Championship match waiting for them! But there's plenty more to fight for here tonight for those that don't find themselves in the Royal Rumble here tonight!
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
That's right! Our friend on commentary tonight will get to be reminded what a REAL wrestler looks like in the ring as our GREAT INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION SHAWN MICHAELS, DEFENDS AGAINST TATANKA!
Randy Savage
WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
YOU HEARD ME SAVAGE! THE TRUTH HURTS I KNOW! HEY! You had a good career but Michaels? He's ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING HE'S SAID ABOUT YOU! AND HE'LL SHOW IT HERE TONIGHT!
Gorilla Monsoon
WOULD YOU STOP IT?!
Randy Savage
HE BETTER STOP IT IF HE KNOWS WHAT'S GOOD FOR HIM!
Bobby "The Brain Heenan
IS THAT A THREAT?
Randy Savage
NO! IT'S A PROMISE!
Gorilla Monsoon
CAN YOU TWO BEHAVE YOURSELVES FOR FIVE MINUTES?! Folks my apologies for the unprofessional behavior of my colleagues, also to look forward to tonight, the prospect of some grudges coming to an end as Mr. Perfect is set to take on Ric Flair in what could be a show stealing occasion tonight and also Big Bossman finally hopes to enact justice against Bam Bam Bigelow as the two big men take each other on in a street fight.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
And of course who could forget, the WWF is going to crown a NEW CHAMPION tonight as Lex Luger , the absolute Adonis, the clear physical specimen of superiority that he is will take on Bret Hart and you heard it here first folks, I predict that Luger will DOMINATE Hart here tonight and become the NEW FACE of the WWF!
Randy Savage
You best take that prediction with a grain of salt...
Gorilla Monsoon
It's an action packed night that's for sure, and we're about to start off the occasion with tag team action as The Steiner Brothers take on The Headshrinkers...the winners? Will be taking on Money Inc. for the Tag Team Championships at Wrestlemania.
The Steiner Brothers Vs The Headshrinkers
Winners Face Money Inc. At Wrestlemania IX
VS. We begin the evening with hard hitting, back and forth tag team action between two young, impressive, fast paced, athletic teams both hungry for success and both bringing their best fight to get the crowd warmed up and to win the opportunity to face the WWF Tag Team Champions at Wrestlemania IX. It started off between Rick Steiner and Samu. Who would both showcase their raw strength and prowess that they brought to the team. Rick would manage to wrestle Samu to the ground, using beely to back takedowns, Russian leg sweeps and trying on one or two occasions to land a belly to belly suplex but Samu was ready and willing to fight back, breaking out of Rick Steiner's grasp and fighting back with well placed, full force chops and slaps to the chest, accompanied by hard hitting headbutts before scoop slamming Rick to the mat. When tags were made. It seemed that Scott Steiner and Fatu were the more fast paced, athletic representations of the team, although Scott definitely had strength he managed to show off, using his amateur wrestling arsenal. However Scott's moves were more surprising, throwing Fatu off the ropes and jumping up and over before the Samoan before delivering a hurricanrana to the wild man. Scott would also take to the top rope more, willing to risk his body with diving elbows axe handles and even a diving dropkick which he delivered to Samu at one point in the match. That's not to say that Fatu did not impress either. With his pinpoint, fast and hard hitting super kicks, chops, hip tosses, arm drags and at one point also resorting to the corner to hit a diving body splash onto Scott Steiner for a close two count.
The end of the match would come however with Scott Steiner hitting his impressive Frankensteiner on Samu for the three count, although The Headshrinkers certainly have nothing to be ashamed of, The Steiner's are the ones who will be walking to Wrestlemania IX to face Money Inc.
Rated: 53
Street Fight
Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman
VS. The big men finally settled their score in what was a WILD BRAWL for the times here in the WWF! With the family friendly atmosphere that the WWF is trying to present, the commentator's actually had to deliver a warning to parents to put the little ones to bed for this one as it might get ugly and ugly is indeed how it got. To say the audience was unprepared for the hardcore brawling that took place in this street fight? Such as the moment that Big Bossman got sent THROUGH the padded barricades by Bam Bam Bigelow with a mighty splash and the two would end up brawling through the crowd? Or the shot straight to Bam Bam's head with Bossman's nightstick that sent Bam Bam busted wide open! Or the final, shocking moment of the match, where Bam Bam Bigelow had Big Bossman laid out flat on a stripped down, torn apart commentary table. He made his way to the turnbuckle, leaving the fans looking on in shock, awe and disbelief, as he hit Bossman with a moonsault, causing the commentary table to collapse and picking up the win outside the ring as the falls count anywhere rule was in play. Bam Bam picks up the win, but due to the nature of the current Family Friendly crowd. This is a match that probably won't be talked about the way it should until discovered later by those watching on tape...
Rated: 52
Grudge Match
Mr. Perfect VS. Ric Flair
VS. The action most certainly picked up in this bout, one of the fan favorites of the night. It was certainly slated to be a show stealer and definitely a contender after all things were said. Flair and Perfect. To say that this was a technical masterclass? Is simply stating the obvious. This was a fight for wrestling supremacy from beginning to end. Both men were testing each other's abilities. Trying to outmaneuver each other, one up each other and keep themselves in a solid position so that they could gain the upper hand. Frustrations would build from Ric Flair however, as every time it seemed he'd finally outwitted, or out moved Perfect. An elbow to the face, A roll, a twist, a spin, an arm drag, a hip toss. Perfect seemed to have a move for every situation that Flair put him in. A moment of opportunity came knocking for Flair however, when he managed to roll out of the way of a running attack in the corner, causing Perfect to meet the ring post instead and go reeling back to the mat. Flair quickly capitalized by working on the leg, driving his knees over and over into the right leg of Mr Perfect. From there, Flair seemed to have Perfect where he wanted for a good chunk. Aiming his sights on Perfect's legs so that he could easily synch in the Figure Four later in the match. Perfect would make one valiant fight back though, limping on one leg as he managed to deliver a neckbreaker to flair. The damage however had been done. And Perfect spent too much time recovering that he could not capitalise on it. Instead, Flair would deliver a chop block, knocking Perfect down at the knees and then...came the figure four, and to make sure that he had the upper hand, Ric Flair positioned himself so he could reach out and grab the ropes for leverage, leaving Mr. Perfect no other option but to tap out from the strain!
Flair wins by submission with a little leverage from the ropes!
Rated: 71
Snip, Snip...
Ric Flair is strutting in celebration for his questionable victory over Mr. Perfect. A win is a win in the Nature Boy's books however and now? Now was the moment to add humiliation to Mr. Perfect's night. Flair went over and ordered for a ring hand to fetch his robe. Simply thinking this was so Ric could leave in style. The ring hand did so. No questions asked. What happened in stead though, was a moment that certainly would go down in the Recaps for anybody who missed it. Ric reached into the pocket of his robe...AND PULLED OUT A PAIR OF SCISSORS! He turns and points to the fallen Mr. Perfect, a wide toothy grin on his face, holding the scissors up into the air for all to see! He plans to humiliate Perfect here tonight! He goes over to Perfect, grabbing him by the hair, holding a big, thick CHUNK of it in his hand and starts snipping away. at Perfect's hair! Perfect is riled back to life by that! He tries to fight it, throwing his head back into Flair's gut, sending Flair reeling. As Perfect scrambles to his feet, Flair quickly escapes from the ring before Perfect can do anything. Holding up clumps of Mr. Perfect's golden locks in his hand, laughing all the way to the back...this rivalry isn't over yet...
Rated: 80
WWF Intercontinental Championship
Shawn Michaels VS. Tatanka
VS. To say that Tatanka managed to surprise Shawn Michaels in this match, is an understatement. Shawn, as always was cocky, boastful and was underestimating the value of his opponent extremely here tonight. Shawn simply was looking to show off in front of Randy Savage, given their back and forth the past few weeks, but those moments of distraction served for Tatanka's gain. One example, when Shawn had Tatanka outside of the ring and he briefly turned his attention towards Macho, boasting how Macho wishes it could be him instead. Telling Macho it's as close as he'll ever get to a match with him. Tatanka came back, striking and chopping at Shawn before delivering a beautiful one legged dropkick straight to the chin of Shawn which, undoubtedly put a smile on Randy Savage's face. It was after this moment, Shawn stopped playing games, and started being serious, as Tatanka was making a comeback, harnessing energy from the fans, stomping in the ring he delivered one running chop, then another, then another. It looked like he was going for that Tomahawk chop when all of a sudden, SHAWN THREW THE REF TOWARDS TATANKA AS COVER! The ref got chopped by mistake! As Tatanka found himself briefly distracted, Shawn used this an opportunity to deliver a sickening low blow to Tatanka and drain him of all his momentum! In addition to this, came Shawn Michaels' sweetheart, Sensational Sherri.
Sherri jumps up on the apron! As Shawn tosses Tatanka towards the ropes, she conks him on the back of the head with her stiletto heels! Tatanks goes tumbling forward STRAIGHT INTO A SUPER KICK FROM SHAWN MICHAELS! He covers Tatanka! Sherri nudges the ref awake! Yelling at him that Shawn's got the pin!
SHAWN PICKS UP THE WIN WITH THE ASSIST OF SHERRI!
Rated: 70
After The Match...
Shawn couldn't allow the crime of Tatanka making a fool of him go unpunished, in a rage, Shawn went out of the ring ordering traffic, telling officials to get out of his way as he grabbed a steel a chair and started heading back towards the ring. As soon as Shawn grabbed the chair and head into the ring however...
Macho Man got up on his feet from commentary. The fans got on the edge of their seats in the hopes they would finally see it. Randy Savage charged into the ring! As SHawn lifted the chair up above his head! Randy manages to grab it in time before he can hit Tatanka! Randy saved Tatanka! He snatches the chair from Michaels and tosses it out of the ring! As Shawn turns around to see who it was that grabbed the chair, he recoils in fear, his eyes widening, his jaw dropping. He tries to run behind Sherri, but Randy pushes Sherri out of the way! He pushes Shawn into the corner! Yes Macho GET HIM! The crowd erupts as Randy delivers blows to Michaels, He hoists Michaels up onto the turnbuckle...and slams him down to the center of the mat...Savage isn't done. HE GETS UP ON THE TURNBUCKLE! THE CROWD RAISE TO THE FEET AS HE POINTS TO THE SKY!
DIVING ELBOW DROP TO SHAWN MICHAELS! THE CROWD GOES WILD! Who knows if Randy Savage will ever get the match he wants with Shawn Michaels! But one thing is certain tonight! He has given Shawn a TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE!
Rated: 73
WWF Championship
Bret Hart VS. Lex Luger
VS. It was the match of the night, and so it should be. Although Flair and Perfect fought valiantly to try and steal the show. This was a cementing moment for both men in the ring. Luger, a new face to the company, wanting to make a name for himself, wanting to be the new face of the company...and Bret, the established champion. The man who had been looked over so many times before, Now trying to lead a New Generation. Luger would quickly learn he could not bully Bret the way that he could bully others. Bret had been in the ring with men like Luger before, he knew how to work around them, how to use his skill and techique to overcome their strength and physique and that is exactly what Bret did. Do not think this was just a masterclass from Bret. No, this was a fight. A close fight. Luger was making Bret fight for it, every step of the way. At one point in the match, Luger had Bret in position for a belly to back suplex, but Bret was determined to stay planted. He couldn't break Luger's grasp, despite how he tried, and he refused to let Luger overpower him. So, Luger charged forward instead, thinking of sending Bret straight into the ring post to knock him silly. Instead, Bret kicked up his legs, using the ring post and turnbuckle as leverage to send Luger tumbling back and roll out of Luger's grasp. The match, would ultimately end with Bret managing to fight out of the torture rack! As Bret tried to make a running dash at Luger. Luger threw him up onto his shoulders and locked in the rack. Bret twisted and struggled, but managed to move his body in a way where he could drive his elbows straight into Luger's head. Once...twice...three times. Luger was losing his grasp, and as he did so, Bret hooked his arm around Luger's head, and came tumbling down, delivering a bulldog to Luger. He synched in the Sharpshooter and picked up the win over Luger for a well earned defense of the title.
Rated: 76
MAIN EVENT
30 MAN ROYAL RUMBLE
WINNER GOES TO MAIN EVENT OF WRESTLEMANIA IX
** HIGHLIGHTS **
The First Two...
Ladies and gentlemen it is now time, FOR THE ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH! This thirty man over the top rope Battle Royale, will start with two men in the ring, then, after every two minutes another participant will enter the ring, until all thirty men have entered. The only way to eliminate your opponent is by throwing them over the top rope! Once all other twenty nine men have been eliminated, the winner of this match will be going to the MAIN EVENT of WRESTLEMANIA IX!
The First Entrant into the 1993 Royal Rumble Is...
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It's Jerry "The King" Lawler! An unfortunate spot for many perhaps but if anybody could possibly make it work with their conniving ways and sneaky underhanded tactics, it's Jerry Lawler! He makes his way in full King garb as expected, crown and robe and all, looking very confident, in fact over confident with how he is going to perform tonight, given that he has pulled the dreaded number one spot in the rumble. His luck could not pan out much worse...
And The SECOND entrant to the 1993 Royal Rumble Is...
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Well...if it seemed that Jerry Lawler's luck could not get any worse, the very first man that he has to try and eliminate is none other, than The Undertaker. The Undertaker has not appeared on live television yet, seemingly absent from Monday Night Raw which makes his appearance here at the Rumble special for the fans and the moment those dreaded bells hit? The confidence on Jerry Lawler was quickly changed to a look and aura of imminent dread as the crowd erupted in applause and adulation at the fact that not only were they getting to see The Deadman, but they were looking forward to seeing him absolutely dismantle and destroy Jerry Lawler...
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The First Elimination
At this point, the first four entrants to the Royal Rumble are already in the ring. The Undertaker, Jerry Lawler, who at this point is looking gassed and exhausted after facing multiple attacks from the Undertaker. In fact, Jerry SHOULD have already been eliminated if it were not for the fact that The King managed to slip by an official and act as if he had never been thrown out by The Undertaker. A sneaky move though it may have been, it only earned him further beating. Leaving him in the worn down state he was now. We also have entrant number three, Bob Backlund and Entrant number Four, Jim Duggan. The four men are brawling amongst one another. Duggan is trying to wear down Backlund in one corner, whilst Undertaker's attention is still squarely on Lawler after Lawler managed to get one by him earlier in the match. Lawler tries to fight back with a slap to Undertaker's face, but Taker reaches out and grabs him by the throat! He hoists Lawler up into the air and...CHOKESLAM OVER THE TOP ROPE! THAT'S IT THAT DOES IT! LAWLER IS DEFINITELY OUT! HE IS THE FIRST MAN ELIMINATED!
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Better Luck Next Time Barry...
Second entrant, Undertaker, Fourth Entrant Jim Duggan, Sixth Entrant Damien Demento and Eigth Entrant Crush are currently all fighting to try and take the Deadman out in a moment of teamwork as three men team up to try and eliminate one. The Undertaker is putting up a fight however, delivering hard strikes to each man's head, sending them reeling back one by one, when the TENTH ENTRANT to the Royal Rumble is making his way towards the ring...
IT'S...Barry...Horowitz?
Barry is eagerly making his way to the ring, hoping to use the Royal Rumble as an opportunity to make a good impression and who knows? Maybe walk away with the most UNLIKELY UNDERDOG STORY EVER TO- No wai...never mind...Unfortunately ffor Barry despite his eager get up and go attitude, the first man he meets as he enters the ring is none other than the Undertaker, who has just managed to fend himself off from the three on one assault. As soon as Horowitz enters the ring he is scooped up and tossed over the top rope by Taker. This would be Taker's THIRD Elimination in the night so far. Eliminating Jerry Lawler and Bob Backlund beforehand. Sorry Barry. Better luck next time...
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An Old Face
10...9...8...7...6...5...4..3...2..1
Entrant Number 16
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IT'S RODDY PIPER! RODDY PIPER IS BACK IN THE WWF!
The fans go wild as "Hot Rod" makes his way to the ring to the sound of the bagpipes behind him. Piper wastes no time, charging at full steam into the ring which currently has The Undertaker, Rick Martel, Kamala, Owen Hart and Doink The Clown fighting in the ring! Oh wait, what's this?
It looks like Martel is trying to get an easy elimination as he tries to get a cheap shot in on Roddy to send him tumbling! But Roddy was ready, firing back at Martel with a flurry of blows of his own! He grabs a hold of Martel's pretty little face, dragging him over to the ring corner and slamming it against the turnbuckle. Martel goes tumbling down flat on the mat! Piper looks around at the crowd who are cheering for him, telling him to eliminate Martel. Piper just shrugs his shoulders, doing as his loving audience is asking of him, he hoists Martel back up to his feet and with one swift motion, tosses The Model over and out of The Royal Rumble!
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A New Face
10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1
Entrant Number 23
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What the heck? Who in the world is this?! Ladies and gentlemen...this...this is a new face to the World Wrestling Federation! This well built athletic looking young man, adorned with fingerless gloves and blue trunks with the name "Shamrock" upon them. Yes ladies and gentlemen we are just getting confirmation this new face to the WWF is the debut of none other than KEN SHAMROCK! What an opportunity to make a debut. Imagine it, earning a spot at the Wrestlemania Main Event in your very first match! Ken makes his way to the ring, inside is currently Roddy Piper, The Undertaker, Typhoon and Jim Brunzell. Ken is bringing a take no prisoners attitude! Entering with a blaze of fury and energy, heading straight for Roddy Piper who tries to show the new guy how it's done! Instead Roddy is met with a vicious side arm takedown, followed by a flurry of strikes to Piper's face, all the while Shamrock is screaming with rage. He pulls Piper up to his feet and with a mighty kick to the gut, Shamrock sends Piper reeling up and over the ropes, eliminating the returning legend from the Rumble.
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Entrant Number 30...
We will soon be heading to the closing moments of the Rumble folks, it's been one hell of a sight to see as The Undertaker, YES, THE UNDERTAKER who has made it this far all the way from entrant number TWO is currently sitting at SIX ELIMINATIONS! This is EASILY a record setting appearance for a Royal Rumble so far! Not only has The Deadman been in the match the longest so far, but he certainly has the most eliminations. Accompanying Undertaker is Entrant Number 23, Ken Shamrock. Entrant Number 25 Ted Dibiase and Entrant Number 27, Razor Ramon. At this point, even Undertaker seems staggered, more reserved, his energy definitely more depleted than what it was when he entered, he's had to face off multiple attempts to throw him over, two on one assaults, three on one assaults and what has easily been over fifty minutes of action thus far! The clock is counting down as the final entrant is going to make their way to the ring!
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There's only one man it COULD be! IT'S YOKOZUNA!
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The Final Four
It isn't long after Yokozuna's entrance that we will see the elimination that leaves us with the FINAL FOUR participants of the match. In a moment of either sheer bravery, stupidity, or uncontrollable rage. Ken Shamrock charges after the fresh man Yokozuna. Although his efforts certainly are valiant. Shamrock is no match for the fresh big man Yoko. Yoko isn't knocked back by Shamrock's charge and with Shamrock now in Yoko's grasp. Yokozuna clenches the shoulders of Ken Shamrock! Clawing into them! Yoko screams at Shamrock as he lifts him up into the air! Onto the turnbuckle! He delivers a few blows to Shamrock, knocking him groggy. Yokozuna takes a step back...and then delivers a KICK straight to Shamrock's CHEST! Sending him careening off of the turnbuckle and out onto the floor! Ken Shamrock is Eliminated! OUR FINAL FOUR ARE DIBIASE, RAZOR RAMON, UNDERTAKER AND YOKOZUNA!
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The Final Three...
Ted Dibiase is currently at the mercy of Yokozuna, down and clinging on to dear life in the bottom left corner, clawing and clinging at the turnbuckle as Yoko continues to stomp at him repeatedly, driving Ted Dibiase's body straight into the metal ring post! Meanwhile. Razor is looking for glory! The Undertaker is a battered man. Even The Deadman hasn't faced a test such as this. An hour into the match, the second man in the rumble, the longest time, the most eliminations. If Razor manages to capitalize on a weakened Undertaker like this it is NOTHING to be Ashamed of! Razor has Undertaker positioned for what looks like The Razor's Edge! He lifts Taker up onto his shoulders. Could this be it for The Undertaker! He's kicking! He's fighting!
I DON'T BELIEVE IT! UNDERTAKER MANAGES TO FIGHT OUT! HE SLIDES DOWN THE BACK OF RAAMON! HE'S NOW STANDING BEHIND HIM!
As Razor Ramon is turned around he is met with a hard right handed Uppercut, Straight to the chin by Undertaker that even caused the Undertaker to groan as he MUST be running off of fumes! Razor is sent back reeling! His arms are caught in the ropes! He's helpless! He's got nowhere to go! Undertaker stalks Ramon like pray! He delivers a DEVASTATING BIG BOOT which helps Razor come undone for the ropes, but only by sending him over and OUT of The Rumble!
And Then There Were THREE!
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The Final TWO
Meanwhile still at the mercy of Yokozuna in the corner is Ted Dibiase, his grip is weakening with each blow that he is recieved! After Undertaker has eliminated Ramon, The Deadman is using this as an opportunity to regain anything, something, whatever energy he can summon to see if he can pull off an astonishing win here tonight! Yokozuna, with his eyes fixated on the downed Dibiase in the corner, takes a few steps back, he stomps his left foot, then his right, and with a mighty YELL he CHARGES straight at the downed Ted Dibiase! He delivers a kick which must have been heard around the arena! STRAIGHT TO DIBIASE'S HEAD! Like a ragdoll! Dibiase's body tumbles, his grip of the turnbuckle completely lost as he rolls out, the officials declaring him eliminated after examining him, declaring him unfit to re-enter!
OUR FINAL TWO COMPETITORS ARE UNDERTAKER AND YOKOZUNA!!
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Going To Wrestlemania
We are down to our two final competitors and oh boy...the moment these two stand face to face with one another, the sound is deafening. The fans have been behind The Undertaker the whole night, from the moment he entered at Number 2. As the match went on, as it wore down Taker's body and soul, as he eliminated superstar after superstar and fought off countless attempts to ruin his momentum, their love for Taker only grew and their support for him has seen him through to what could be a career defining moment for him. It is a historic night non the less for Taker and now...the only man standing in his way is Yokozuna...two behemoth men, bringing an end to our Rumble.
AND THEY'RE AT IT!
The two trade strikes with one another. The crowd booing with each strike Yoko lands, then cheering with each one Taker lands! Yoko! Taker! Yoko! Taker! Yoko!...Taker!...Taker! Taker's gaining the momentum! Strike...strike...strike, he tosses Yoko to the ropes...AND HITS HIM WITH A BIG BOOT AS HE COMES BACK! Yoko isn't quite down yet though! The boot only sends him reeling! He does it again! BIG BOOT! OHHHH YOKO IS SO CLOSE TO TUMBLING DOWN! Taker goes running himself this time! AND FINALLY KNOCKS THE BIG MAN DOWN WITH THAT PATTENTED JUMPING CLOTHESLINE! THE CROWD IS FEELING IT! THEY'RE BELIEVING IT! Taker hoists Yoko up, grabbing him by that MASSIVE WAIST! Taker's arms can actually manage to fit around! It's like a sumo match! As taker grunts and groans, pushing Yoko towards the ropes! Yoko is trying to fight it!, Trying to break Taker's grasp! He delivers a headbutt! But Taker's being defiant! Another headbutt! Taker fights back with a kick to Yoko's shins! He manages to get the big man against the ropes! COULD THIS BE IT?! COULD TAKER MAKE HISTORY HERE TONIGHT?
WAIT A MINUTE THAT'S RAZOR! AND HE'S GOT A STEEL CHAIR! WHAT'S RAZOR DOING BACK HERE! HE'S BEEN ELIMINATED!
The officials try to fend Razor off but there's nothing in the rule book that says there's disqualification in the Rumble, the only way is over the top rope... Despite their efforts. The officials are tossed aside by Razor like cheap toys as he enters the ring with his steel chair in hand! Taker hasn't seen him! He's still trying to hoist Yoko over the rope! Turn around Taker! TURN AROUND!
OH GOD RAZOR CRACKS HIM RIGHT ON THE BACK WITH THAT CHAIR! SENDING TAKER TO HIS KNEES! AND ANOTHER SHOT WITH THAT CHAIR! A SICKENING SOUND AS THIS TIME IT HITS TAKER DIRECTLY IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD! THE FANS ARE LIVID! THEY COULD HAVE SEEN HISTORY HERE TONIGHT! INSTEAD THEY'RE SEEING A DOWN RIGHT MUGGING!
Razor finally drops the chair to the ground, clearly he has bitter taste left in his mouth after being eliminated by The Undertaker earlier in the night! So now he sees fit to ruin what could have been a historic night for The Undertaker! Razor brings The Deadman to his knees and guides him towards Yokozuna who pulls him in position for a powerbomb...dear god no. He lifts Taker UP ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! Razor slides out of the ring, looking confident, pointing and laughing at the mockery that he has made of this match!
Yoko takes a stride towards the ropes! He's going for the powerbomb!
NO! NOT THIS WAY! NOT THIS WAY!
TAKER GETS POWERBOMBED OUT OF THE RING! THAT'S IT! HE'S ELIMINATED! GOD DAMN IT! GET JACK TUNNEY ON THE PHONE! GET SOMEBODY! THIS IS A TRAVESTY! The Undertaker fought blood, sweat and tears all the way from entering at the number TWO SPOT! He had a RECORD BREAKING NIGHT! Without a DOUBT the longest EVER that someone has stayed in the Royal Rumble, Without a DOUBT the most eliminations, sitting at a final SEVEN in total! And it could have been EIGHT! Yokozuna COULDA HAVE BEEN THE EIGTH MAN TO FALL AT THE HANDS OF THE UNDERTAKER! BUT INSTEAD RAZOR RAMON HAD TO BE A SORE LOSER AND RUIN THIS MOMENTOUS OCCAISON! NOT JUST FOR THE UNDERTAKER! BUT FOR THE WWF FANS!
YOKOZUNA DID IT! YOKOZUNA'S GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA! BUT HE DID IT IN THE MOST DISPICABLE WAY WE HERE IN THE WWF HAVE EVER WITNESSED!
Rated: 64
Final Rating: 62
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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH CARD</p><p> Official Theme: "Run Through The Jungle" Creedence Clearwater Revival</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_7PUPNxsRQ0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/_7PUPNxsRQ0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> WINNERS FACE MONEY INC. AT WRESTLEMANIA IX</p><p> The Steiner Brothers VS. The Headshrinkers</p><p> </p><p> Street Fight</p><p> Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman</p><p> </p><p> Grudge Match</p><p> Mr. Perfect VS. Ric Flair</p><p> </p><p> Intercontinental Championship</p><p> Shawn Michaels VS. Tatanka</p><p> </p><p> WWF Championship</p><p> Bret Hart VS. Lex Luger</p><p> </p><p> Main Event</p><p> 30 Man Royal Rumble</p><p> WINNER GOES TO MAIN EVENT OF WRESTLEMANIA IX</p><p> </p><p> Confirmed Participants</p><p> Barry Horowitz, Bob Backlund, Brian Knobbs, Brutus Beefcake, Crush, Damien Demento, Doink The Clown, El Matador, Giant Gonzalez, Irwin R. Schyster, Jerry Lawler, Jerry Sags, Jim Brunzell, Jim Duggan, Kamala, ???, Koko B. Ware, Max Moon, Owen Hart, Papa Shango, Razor Ramon, Rick Martel, ???, Skinner, Terry Taylor, The Berzerker, Ted Dibiase, The Undertaker, Typhoon, Yokozuna</p><p></p></div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p>
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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Monday Night Raw: 004</strong></p><p><strong> Taped From The Manhattan Center, New York</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Introduction</strong></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="m5ok6t5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m5ok6t5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Wi7CeBN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wi7CeBN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EAzB51M.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EAzB51M.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Vince McMahaon</strong></p><p> WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! Vince McMahon here joined as always by my broadcast partners The Macho Man Randy Savage and Rob Bartlett! And tonight it's the LAST MONDAY NIGHT RAW BEFORE THE ROYAL RUMBLE!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p> Ohhh yeah! Thirty men goin' in and only ONE man can come out with that grand prize, a guaranteed ticket to the MAIN EVENT of Wrestlemania in a WWF Championship match! And SPEAKIN' OF MAIN EVENTS! Tonight we got The Bad Guy, Razor Ramon takin' on the Ugandan Giant, YOU WON'T WANNA MISS IT!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p> And one match I'm sure YOU'RE going to want to keep your eyes on Randy, that wild man Tatanka is taking on El Matador in a number one contendership match for the Intercontinental Championship!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p> WHAT DO YOU MEAN I WANNA KEEP MY EYES ON IT!?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p> I just mean with what's been goin' on with Shawn Michaels...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p> I'D KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT IF I WERE YOU BARTLETT!</p><p> </p><p> Vince McMahon</p><p> GENTLEMEN PLEASE! As you can see folks tensions are high and I imagine that's going to be the case when we wrap up the night and make things official with the contract signing between Lex Luger and WWF Champion, Bret Hart. Stay tuned folks it's an exciting night ahead as always on Monday Night Raw!</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Doink The Clown VS. Owen Hart</strong></p><p> <img alt="jvV1Vp6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jvV1Vp6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HwDge0c.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HwDge0c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Surprisingly interesting action with a decent response from the crowd as two unlikely, seemingly mismatched opponents put on a good showing. Doink, for his silly appearance managed to get under the skin of the audience as he tried to slime his way to a victory with his sneaky schemes and pranks, spraying Owen with water from the flower on his jacket, hiding under the ring apron and popping out the other end and resorting to classic sneak attacks like eye gouging and hair pulling. Owen, however managed to overcome the dirty wrestling that Doink took part in, refusing to get frustrated and instead wrestling around him until he managed to pull Doink into a Piledriver that ended the match</p><p> </p><p> Rated: 59</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>I Won't Need The Rumble If It Means Getting Ric Flair...</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="vQORZpI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vQORZpI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="feZsp3x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/feZsp3x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mean Gene</strong></p><p> Folks I'm currently backstage right now with Mr. Perfect, who if I have been informed correctly has issued a personal statement to WWF President Jack Tunny, stating that he is ready and willing to sacrifice his spot in the Royal Rumble, solely that he can focus on facing Ric Flair in face to face competition. Firstly, Mr. Perfect can you confirm this is the case and secondly can you explain why you are willing to make such a sacrifice when there are doubts that Ric Flair will do the same?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mr. Perfect</strong></p><p> Mean Gene, it's as simple as this. Ric Flair is a name that carries a lot of weight in the wrestling world, the WWF is a professional company, it doesn't like to stick it's nose in other people's business and it doesn't see the need to mention the success of other companies within our industry abut even they must admit, without a shadow of a doubt, that without Ric Flair, those other companies would not have been the ame and the fact that he's now here? Taking shots at me? Taking his frustrations out against me? That's no laughing matter. That's not something I can shrug off. Even in this day and age and in this company? A victory over Ric Flair? That means something, that is important and with one hundred percent of my focus, one hundred percent of my concentration, one hundred percent of my training aimed towards taking on Ric Flair at The Royal Rumble? I won't need to take part in the Royal Rumble if it means getting Ric Flair</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mean Gene</strong></p><p> So if I'm understanding you correctly you're saying that a win over Ric Flair at the Rumble would put you in the same conversations that people would have about whoever wins the Rumble?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mr. Perfect</strong></p><p> That's exactly what I'm saying Gene. Beating a man like Ric Flair is no easy task and the fact of the matter is, if there are such a thing as stepping stones in this industry? Then he is, without a shadow of a doubt the biggest stepping stone that anybody could use to elevate themselves in this industry. For far too long, I've been the back seat, waiting and watching as other's take me over on the road to success...well now? It's my turn and it begins at The Royal Rumble and it begins...with defeating the one and only Ric Flair and I assure you Gene?> My victory over Flair? Will be ABSOLUTELY...PERFECT!</p><p> Rated: 69</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yokozuna Vs. Koko B. Ware</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="bzaNPmP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bzaNPmP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3XC3aiB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XC3aiB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Yokozuna put on yet another dominating display, remaining undefeated here in the WWF as he absolutely demolished Koko B. Ware in a short squash match that left the audience feeling sorry and concerned for Koko after he was crushed and left motionless by the Banzai drop by the monstrous Yokozuna!</p><p> </p><p> Rated: 56</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Nowhere To Run To...</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="vQORZpI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vQORZpI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7smyELu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7smyELu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mean Gene</strong></p><p> Ladies and Gentlemen another man joining me here tonight with a foe to face down at the Royal Rumble, The Big Bossman! Set to take on Bam Bam Bigelow in one on one action at the Rumble and it seems that Bossman, you've recently returned from a meeting with Jack Tunney where you had voiced some concerns?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Big Bossman</strong></p><p> That's right Gene! You see Bam Bam? He's proven on MULTIPLE OPCCASIONS that he's nothing more than a coward! He couldn't beat me with my shoulders on the mat! So he knocks me out with my own nightstick! He attacks me from behind during my interviews! Then runs off scared when I try get my hands on him! He knows that justice is coming Gene! The wheels of justice may turn slow, but they're moving Bam Bam! They're moving and at the Royal Rumble! Whether you like it or not...you're finally going to find yourself caught beneath those wheels!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mean Gene</strong></p><p> So what's to stop Bam Bam from doing what he's done to you in the past?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Big Bossman</strong></p><p> Gene I'm glad you asked! I just came back from the office of Jack Tunny and we had a good talk, I put forward my case, I put forward my concerns, that Bam Bam would be a coward, that Bam Bam might get himself counted out or disqualified! I made it CLEAR TO JACK TUNNEY! I WANT YOU TO HAVE NOWHERE TO RUN TO BAM BAM and you know somethin'? That's exactly what I got! You can try to run at Rumble if you want Bam Bam, run to the crowds, run to the back, run to the streets if you want it won't matter! Because not only are count outs not in effect, not only is disqualification not in effect...but justice will be delivered to you in the harshest, toughest way I can deliver it my friend. Jack Tunney's confirmed it himself Bam Bam! There's no fighting it! You and me? WE'RE PUTTING AN END TO THIS IN A STREET FIGHT! I'll see you at the Rumble where hard times and hard justice are coming your way!</p><p> </p><p> Rated: 51</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>WINNER FACES SHAWN MICHAELS AT ROYAL RUMBLE</strong><p><strong> El Matador VS. Tatanka</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="fSCzifp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fSCzifp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3VWVLjH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3VWVLjH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Randy Savage stayed somewhat quiet during this match as he had to watch these two contenders put on an impressive showing as they fought to become the number one contender against a man whom, Randy himself wished he could fight in Shawn Michaels. Whilst the crowd was not as hot as the WWF might have hoped, the in ring action could not be denied, fast paced, athletic and impressive, although El Matador was starting to show signs of slowing down in comparison to his earlier days in the eighties. Tatanka would pick up the win with a fast, well placed Tomahawk CHOP straight to the cranium of El Matador, picking up the win and becoming the number one contender.</p><p> </p><p> Rated: 56</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>MAIN EVENT</strong></p><p><strong> Razor Ramon VS. Kamala</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="BuFZsfC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BuFZsfC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jYhHmm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jYhHmm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Whilst it was an uphill battle for the Essence of Machismo in the Bad Guy Razor Ramon taking on the Ugandan giant, it seemed as though he didn't break much of a sweat in fighting against a man much heavier in stature. Whilst the power and the strength of Kama could not be denied as he managed to roll over and knock down Razor on a few occasions. The constant comebacks of Razor combined with his high power, calculated and precise placement of moves wore down the Ugandan Giant until Razor managed to put him away with the Razor's edge for a victory and ending the action on Monday Night Raw before going to the contract signing</p><p> </p><p> Rated: 69</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The New Generation</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="bFq7W1d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bFq7W1d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vTUarpH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vTUarpH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="J7wNdrQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J7wNdrQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> After coming back from a quick break we see a table set in the middle of the ring with official WWF papers place in the middle along with two pens, standing in the ring is WWF President Jack Tunney, to either side of him is WWF Champion Bret Hart and the Number One Contender, Lex Luger who are both set to face off against one another at The Royal Rumble. The fans are in anticipation, expecting to see these official matters quickly devolve into absolute chaos, as Tunney welcomes us to the occasion...</p><p> </p><p> WWF President Jack Tunney</p><p> Ladies and Gentlemen it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to this occasion, where as WWF President I am here to oversee the signing of the contract that will make the WWF Championship match at the Royal Rumble official! Both men have already signed no compete clauses which means that until their match they are now no longer allowed to lay a hand on one another and will ensure that this occasions goes off smoothly and without provocation! As part of the event here tonight, both men will be given one final opportunity to say their piece to their opponent before signing the contract for The Royal Rumble event! We will begin with the man who earned the right to become the number one contender at the very first edition of Monday Night Raw, Lex Luger!</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> Thanks Jack...what can I say Bret? Or I guess I should ask, what do you want me to say? You want me to say I respect you? What you've done as champion so far? The way you carry yourself? I know you love to hear it Bret. They call you the most fightingest champion this company has ever seen. But you know? I just don't see it. I see you as the luckiest champion that this company has ever had. All those faces of the older generation stepping away one after another, without ever really putting up a fight and you? You just happen to step in at the right time, at the right place and get your hands on what should be the most prestigious championship this company has! But looking at it? Looking at you? I see no honor, I see no prestige, I see desperation. Desperation on the part of this company to show their fans that they still have a champion! They're still worth watching! They're still able to keep their finger on the pulse! And yet? Have you seen the ratings Bret? Have you seen the reviews? Monday Night Raw hasn;t exactly gotten off to the hottest start! The WWF hasn't gotten off to a great year so far in 1993 and honestly is anybody shocked? All the legends, all the heroes, all he titans of the eighties left and they left without having to put up a fight against the likes of you and honestly? I'm not shocked! They shouldn't have had to put up a fight against you, they didn't need to, you aren't worth their time! And whilst I commend the WWF for holding on for dear life, clinging to whatever wrestlers they could that could give them even the slightest ounce of credibility! There's a reason they signed me...there's a reason they reached out to me, to bring me in, to make me a part of their company. Take a look at me Bret! Take a good long look at the SPECIMEN sitting before you! Do I remind you of anything? Of anybody? I should. What you are looking at, is excellence, physical excellence...the kind of physical excellence that used to dominate this company, it used to be everywhere you looked while little twigs like you lingered in the background where they belonged. I'm here, because this company needs to be legitimate again, it needs men like that agn and while they don't want to say it your face, while they don't want to hurt your feelings? I think you and I both know that is EXACTLY why I am here. So that I can take belt off of your shoulders and bring some god damn legitimacy back into this company!</p><p> </p><p> Luger reaches over, smirking at Bret as he signs the contract, he throws his pen down on the table, sits back, folds his arms, and waits as Jack Tunney looks to analyze and evaluate to make sure the contract has been signed by Luger appropraitely</p><p> </p><p> WWF President Jack Tunney</p><p> Okay...as WWF President I don't think I fully agree with your analysis there but you have your right to your opinion, now for our WWF Champion. Bret, do you have a response?</p><p> </p><p> Bret "The Hitman" Hart</p><p> I do. You ask me if you remind me of the athletes that used to rule the WWF locker room? Oh absolutely you do and you sound just as much of a broken record as they did! Talking about your impressive muscles that I'm sure you worked so hard to achieve and to maintain. You would have fit right in with them I am sure about that and that makes me ever more thankful that they are not here, they're not here to have your back, to pull you into their circle, to do you favors while they leave the rest of us who were working our asses off night in and night out just to get recognized! Do you remind me of them? Oh you have no idea. Look at you! You haven't even been here for a cup of coffee yet, you're already the number one contender and already you're acting like you're the cock of the walk, like you'll have some influence and some sway in the direction this company will go! You want to know why I managed to get my hands on this belt? Because for so long, I fought and I wrestled and I trained and I kept my mouth shut for the most part while other complained because people just like you couldn't help but make sure the spotlight stayed aimed on them again and again and again...and despite all that? I showed up. I did my job. I did it well. I did it better than anybody else in this business. I fought my way to getting this belt, through blood, sweat, tears and politics and if you think for a second that I'm going to let all that hard work, all that struggle, all that effort fgo to waste just to see some pumped up musclehead try and be the face of this company again than Lex I'm afraid you have another thing coming! I don't know if you've heard lately, so let me remind you. This is a NEW GENERATION! Did this used to be the land of the giants, you bet your ass it did and all those giants packed their bags, went home and did it without having a fight because they were scared that people like me might beat them and show the world what they really were! You might not be Hulk Hogan, as desperately as you clearly want to be...but god I've got to admit, I'm going to imagine that you are, so that when I have you locked in ther sharpshooter, your screams of pain are going to sound so much sweeter! Your a new dog, trying to show off old tricks and let me be the first to say. I'm not impressed. I've seen it all before and honestly? I wasn;t that impressed back then either. Your time has already come and gone. It's a new generation...and you're not part of it...but hey, you want to come as some representative of what the old era used to be? You want t0o come and try and carry that torch for them? Be my guest. It'll my absolute pleasure to show you exactly why it is I am the WWF Champion. Because I am, what I say I am. The best there is, the best there was...and the best there ever will be!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Bret signs the contract and immediately Lex rises to his feet, Bret jumps up and hands the contract to Tunney, wiping the table clean. He keeps his sunglasses on as he motions for Luger to take a shot. Tunney steps in and issues warnings to both men, trying to keep them seperated. You can see officials starting to gether and enter the ring, already looking prepared to pull the two apart in the event a brawl breaks out. Bret just smirks and walks away, leaving Luger standing, angered and frustrated and leaving the fans waiting for the Royal Rumble...</p><p> </p><p> Rated: 74</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Final Rating: 62</p></div><p></p><p></p>
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Currently away from my normal computer. My plan is normally after each PPV to release a report. Covering notable news from the company. Releases. Signings. Some kayfabe stuff. Seeing as right now I can't write the go home Raw. Here's a report to help hype up the rumble and do what I was going to do after the Rumble anyways instead.
ROYAL RUMBLE REPORT
Ric Flair Re-Signs With WWF
The status of Ric Flair in WWF was tenuous at best at the beginning of January and there were many rumours the company had signed off any hopes of keeping hold of the nature boy. However multiple meetings are reported to have happened with Flair and WWF management. Firstly to help ease any tensions and secondly to actually get negotiations started. Whilst no exact figures have been confirmed. It is safe to say that WWF paid a decent chunk of money just to bring Ric to the table before presenting him a contract. If it were any other wrestler. One wonders if the company would have gone to these lengths. This was not any other wrestler however and with the company needing big names right now. It's hard to argue against keeping Ric Flair.
Addition To The Commentary
Changes to the commentary team have been confirmed but not until Wrestlemania at the least. One of WWF's latest non wrestling acquisitions is play by play man, Jim Ross. Ross is an experienced announcer with time in Mid South and WCW under his belt. It has been confirmed by the company that the plan right now will be to add Jim Ross to the commentary team for WWF Events. Joining Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan. The change will not happen officially however for "story purposes" until Wrestlemania IX. As Randy Savage has already been slated to join Monsoon and Heenan to commentate the Royal Rumble.
Women In The Dark
Amongst the signings the WWF has made, a few women have been brought in with the hopes to start building a division. Women's wrestling has not really been featured in the company since the eighties and the fans are now used to women as valets and managers rather than in ring talent. For now the company will be testing their female talent in dark matches, to measure fan reactions and establish where to position female matches on the card in the future when a woman's division can be properly featured on television.
Confirmed for the Royal Rumble
Whilst some spots in the Royal Rumble help give some on the roster a chance to appear on a big show. This year's Royal Rumble is a first for WWF. The winner of this year's rumble will go on to face the WWF Champion at Wrestlemania. So while some spots that have been filled in the Rumble are honestly, just to fill a spot. Big names such as The Undertaker, Yokozuna, Razor Ramon and to an extent Rick Martel who, while we can say with some confidence Martel probably won't be giving a good showing. It seems the company wants to try and give Martel a new push and a good showing in the Rumble is a good way to do it. There is also the fact to mention that the company is teasing a "Big return" for a former face from the company. Some have speculated this to be Hulk Hogan. However the company denies the Hulkster will return at the Rumble. Stating that the star is still on hiatus, what they do confirm is that it is someone from that era. Someone who we imagine could be used to help fuel the youth movement currently in place.
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MONDAY NIGHT RAW CARD
Owen Hart VS. Doink The Clown
Yokozuna VS. Koko B. Ware
NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP
WINNER FACES SHAWN MICHAELS AT ROYAL RUMBLE
Tatanka VS. El Matador
Main Event
Razor Ramon VS. Kamala
ALSO
Contract Signing- Bret Hart and Lex Luger make it official!
Big Bossman Challenges Bam Bam!
Perfect Sacrifices His Spot in The Rumble to face down Ric Flair!
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Sorry for the delay folks, been a busy couple weeks with work and COVID madness. Updates should be more regular as things are now calming down again.
Monday Night Raw: 003
LIVE From The Civic Center, Philadelphia
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Vince McMahon
WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! I'm Vince McMahon joined as always by my broadcast partners THE MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE AND ROB BARTLETT! Tonight we've got an action packed edition of Monday Night Raw, with our main event garnering excitement all across the wrestling world! It's the Number One Contender, Lex Luger, facing off against the WWF Champion Bret Hart in TAG TEAM ACTION! In Bret's corner? None other than his brother Owen Hart and in Luger's corner, that weasel Jerry The King Lawler! It's bound to be an exciting bout that you folks won't want to miss!
Rob Bartlett
You know what I'm looking forward to Vince? Seeing how things develop with Bam Bam Bigelow! He's punked out the Bossman not once, but twice now and if there's one thing that you can count on for the Big Bossman, is that he NEVER stops chasing for justice!
Randy Savage
....And I hear that our Intercontinental Champion has some more choice words for me! If he's not a coward! IF HE AIN'T SCARED OF THE MACHO MAN! I HOPE...I PRAY...THAT IT'S TO TEWLL ME HE SPOKE TO PRESIDENT JACK TUNNEY TO GIVE ME THE MATCH WE BOTH KNOW HE'S TRYING TO AVOID!
Vince McMahon
The tension is rising, the drama is palpable and it's alllllll yet to be witnessed here tonight, LIVE on MONDAY NIGHT RAW, IT'S UNCOOKED!
Randy Savage
UNCENSORED!
Rob Bartlett
AND UNCUT!
Damien Demento VS. Jim Duggan
The show got off to an interesting open as the strange and mysterious Damien Demento faced off against good old reliable Jim Duggan. Whilst Jim put up a good fight and had the backing of the WWF fanbase behind him to fuel his unrelenting energy, the unorthodox style of Damien was one that Jim was unprepared to face against. Damien would eventually manage to pull the upset over Duggan and pick up the victory to kick off this edition of Monday Night Raw to the shock of many of the fans in attendance and watching at home.
Rated: 51
29 Men Shall Be Destroyed...
Mr. Fuji
And so...the Royal Rumble looms closer, day after day, week after week...thirty men shall enter...and only one man shall leave and what is it that makes this year's Royal Rumble so special? What is it that makes the fate of my YOKOZUNA UNDENIABLE? For the first time ever...the winner of this Royal Rumble? Will go on to face the WWF Champion at WRESTLEMANIA! The beginnings of a new tradition and what better way to start off a new American tradition...then by destroying every single American hero you have?! What better way to make an impact, than by CRUSHING your puny excuse for wrestlers one...by...one!
Mr. Fuji
I can say, with great pride and incredible honor...that MY YOKOZUNA has been CONFIRMED as a participant in this year's Royal Rumble...and really? That's the only name you need to know about, isn't it? No other name matters, no other wrestler will be able to compare...I am sure that they'll try. I'm sure they will all put up a fight and for a matter of fact I HOPE THAT'S WHAT THEY DO...Because what better way to showcase the pure, unmatched POWER OF MY YOKOZUNA...than to stand back in awe...as twenty nine other men...shall be DESTROYED!
Mr. Fuji
If you're a betting man...head on over to Vegas, put your money on my Yokozuna...and tune in to the Royal Rumble...to watch history in the making...
Yokozuna
BANZAI!
Rated: 67
Rick Martel VS. Virgil
One particular criticism that writer's at publications such as the Observer might be that Monday Night Raw is home to some...short matches in it's infancy right now. This...this is one of those matches. To say that Rick Martel squashed, dominated, humiliated, put away, destroyed, obliterated Virgil? Would all be appropriate descriptors for exactly how this match went down. However, it certainly was a very impressive showing and those very same writers that criticise the WWF for their short matches, might instead see this as a way to try and showcase Rick Martel as a member of their roster as his sublime technical wrestling could not be denied in this otherwise popcorn match
Rated: 61
Meanwhile Backstage...
It seems that chaos had erupted in the men's locker room whilst the action was going on in ring. Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect who have been having back and forth encounters over the past couple weeks had finally gotten into the same room at the same time and a shouting match had occurred between the two, which quickly erupted into a locker room brawl! Whilst the other wrestlers in the locker room stepped aside and some even cheered the fight on, security was trying to rush in as Ric Flair BASHED Perfect's face against one of the locker room doors! The security managed to break through the other wrestlers and pull Ric Flair away from a downed Perfect. Dragging Flair away kicking and screaming that he wasn't done with Perfect yet. Not by a long shot...
Rated: 70
Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Typhoon
An impressive big man match that sadly didn't win over the crowd the way that the WWF might not have hoped. Bam Bam and Typhoon, both surprisingly athletic men for their size and stature collided against one another in a competitive and surprisingly speedy paced match, where the two would charge against one another and collide and criss cross against the ropes. Unfortunately, whether it was a case of the personalities in the ring, or the fans not used to this style of big man match from the WWF, it didn't garner the reaction that it could have. Still a good match for Monday Night Raw and a good win for Bam Bam, giving him some much needed momentum.
Rated: 59
After The Match
As Bam Bam was celebrating his victory, Big Bossman would charge the ring with his nightstick in hand and finally get to enact some sort of revenge as he CLOBBERED Bam Bam Bigelow in the back of the head with his nightstick, knocking him clean out cold and flat out on the mat. Bossman felt no need to add any further insult to injury, simply yelling at the fallen Bam Bam, words which could not be picked up by the microphone. Although this minor victory can go to Bossman, it seems inevitable that another match between these two men lays in waiting
Rated: 49
I Hope You're Comfortable...
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The Heartbreak Kid, The Intercontinental Champion, Shawn Michaels does his usual dance to the ring, with his manager Sensational Sherri not far behind him, carrying his championship belt for him as he primps and poses for some of the women in the front row who are trying to reach out and grab him, their hopes for a moment with the Heartbreak Kid are dashed by Sherri who steps in the way and shouts them down, threatening to slap them silly before motioning for Shawn what they were coming out to address, pointing right down the rampway towards the ring and specifically, towards the commentary table. Shawn nods with a devilish grin on his face and makes his way right around the ring, clearly not intending to enter it, but instead, grabbing a microphone from a ring hand...and standing right in front of the commentary table as his music fades out...
Shawn Michaels
Hey Randy...I like your desk, looks very snug, it looks very cozy...let's admit it...it looks...it looks like home for you...doesn't it? I certainly hope that you're comfortable there Randy because from where I'm standing? I don't see you stepping away from this table for a long...long...LONG time...see, from where I'm standing? That ring...that ring right behind me? You remember that ring don't you? I hope so...that ring? That ring is MY HOME, it's where I thrive, it's where I succeed...it's where whether these people love me, or whether they hate me...I put on a show that they will never EVER FORGET And why? BECAUSE I CAN!
Shawn Michaels
AND YOU? You used to be able to do that too didn't you? And I've been hearing through the grapevine, that you've been wanting to do it again...ever since our little encounter at The Heartbreak Hotel I've been hearing. "Randy wants a match with you Shawn. Just one more match Shawn. WHY DON'T YOU GIVE IT TO HIM SHAWN?!" And you know something? I'm real tempted. I am Randy. I was this close...when I saw you last week, filled with rage, red in the face, your eyes wide and wild begging, pleading with Jack Tunney...to give you the match with me. I almost felt like going to see Jack Tunney myself and telling him "You know what...sign it"
Shawn Michaels
But I didn't do it Randy. You know why?
Randy jumps up from the commentary table, finally having enough with Shawn's prodding, throwing his headset to the ground, red faced and wild eyed
Randy Savage
BECAUSE YOU'RE A COWARD! THAT'S WHY!
Shawn Michaels
Woah! Excuse me? Did I hear that right? Sherri...did...did you hear what I heard?
Sensational Sherri
You know I did baby. I think you should file a complaint.
Randy Savage
FILE A COMPLAINT?!
Shawn Michaels
Randy...did you even read your contract when you agreed to become a commentator? Last time I checked, commentators are supposed to be impartial, commentators are not supposed to agitate, threaten, interfere...or insult the in ring talent. Now if I heard you correctly Randy...I believe you just insulted me. Is that what you did Randy? Should I go to Jack Tunney and file a complaint about one of his commentators insulting the in ring talent? Because I could easily do that and make sure you never appear on a WWF show ever again!
The fans couldn't help but look on in shock, as for the first time ever. The Macho Man Randy Savage...let me repeat that...THE MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE...fell silent. His anger was clear, his frustration was reaching boiling point and then the mention of going away forever was brought up and suddenly...silence.
Shawn Michaels
That's what I thought...now before you rudely interrupted. I was explaining why I'm NOT going to be letting you have that match you so CLEARLY desperately need! Trust me Randy. I wanted it too. I did! But when that temptation was creeping and crawling through my heart, it was temptation for a match I know I would never have...a match with the OLD Randy Savage...a match with the REAL Randy Savage. Not this jumped up imposter sat behind a commentary desk with an earpiece on his head, looking like a fool every Monday Night! Facing you? That would be bad for my image...bad for MY career. You think I want to stop here? At the Intercontinental Championship? No,no, no sunshine...I want to get to the top of the mountain...and facing you...in your current state? That would only pull me back down and brother? I was pulled down by people like you for far too long when you were in your prime...I won't let it happen now that you've faded away.
Shawn Michaels
No...instead, what YOU are gonna do is sit there LIKE A GOOD LITTLE COMMENTATOR and you're gonna call a match next week. A match that will decide MY NUMBER ONE CONTENDER for the Royal Rumble...and then...at the Royal Rumble? You'll sit there again, LIKE A GOOD LITTLE COMMENTATOR...and call MY MATCH, where I WILL DEFEND MY CHAMPIONSHIP And then? LIKE A GOOD LITTLE COMMENTATOR...You'll sit there week...after week...after week...wishing...praying...begging...until I won't even acknowledge you any more. I'll have moved on to bigger and better things than YOU Randy...but like a good little commentator...you'll just sit there...call matches...and wither away into obscurity. What a fitting end to your career huh? NOT WITH A BANG...but with a whimper!
Rated: 83
MAIN EVENT
Bret Hart and Owen Hart VS. Lex Luger and Jerry Lawler
VS. It was tag team action that brought Monday Night Raw to an end this week as Bret and Lex Luger stepped in a ring together for the first time since Luger was crowned the number one contender. It was, as promised the match of the night as the crowd got excited to see these two face off but it seemed that any time that Luger found himself facing down against Bret, he would tag out to Jerry Lawler and keep the fans waiting for the momentous occasion. The KJing and Luger would take advantage when the smaller of the Hart's was tagged in and pinpoint their attacks on him, dragging him away from tags to Bret, double teaming on him when the opportunity risen and even taking cheap shots from the apron when they could get away with it. While the back and forth tag team action was exciting and anybody could have walked away. Lawler would walk around the ring and knock Bret off the apron as Lex got Owen locked into a torture rack to pick up the win
Rated: 69
Final Rating: 64
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MONDAY NIGHT RAW MATCH CARD
Damien Demento VS. Jim Duggan
Rick Martel VS. Virgil
Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Typhoon
Main Event
Lex Luger & Jerry Lawler VS. Bret Hart & Owen Hart
ALSO
Shawn Michaels isn't finished with Randy Savage
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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday Night Raw: 002</p><p> From The XL Center, Connecticut</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Introduction</p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Wi7CeBN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wi7CeBN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EAzB51M.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EAzB51M.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Vince McMahon</strong></p><p> <strong>WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! </strong>We're coming to you tonight from the XL Center in Conneticut with another <strong>ACTION PACKED</strong> show! I'm joined by one of my fellow broadcast partners, Rob Bartlett. Now folks, you may be wondering where my other broadcast partner <strong>RANDY SAVAGE</strong> is, well he's currently in the backstage area, about to have a meeting with none other than the WWF President, Jack Tunney!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p> Yeah that's right Vince, last week that Heartbreak PUNK Shawn Michaels delivered a couple cheap shots, both verbally and physically to the Macho Man and he's lookin' for justice! He'll be back with us soon on the table tonight folks don't you worry!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Vince McMahon</strong></p><p> That's right, now in terms of our action tonight, something to look forward to The Nature Boy Ric Flair in action against Brutus Beefcake. Now in case you missed it last week ladies and gentlemen, Flair interfered in Mr. Perfect's match last week against El Matador and our man on the scene, Mean Gene Okerlund will be looking to get some answers from him tonight!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p> Speakin' of answers Vince, Big Bossman is lookin' for answers and he's lookin' for justice after Bam Bam Bigelow delivered a shot in their match with Bossman's own nightstick! And speakin' of that beatnick Shawn Michaels earlier, he's in a non title match against Crush tonight and after what he did to Macho Man? I hope that HBK gets<strong> CRUSHED</strong> tonight</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Vince McMahon</strong></p><p> And of course there's our main event, more non title action as our WWF Champion faces off against Damien Demento! With Lex Luger crowned the new number one contender, a win is a necessity for the champion here tonight! All that and more to look forward to tonight on Monday Night Raw. It's <strong>UNCOOKED!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p><strong> UNCENSORED!</strong></p><p> </p><p> Vince McMahon</p><p> <strong>AND UNCUT!</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>My Hands Are Tied...</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="m5ok6t5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m5ok6t5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bFq7W1d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bFq7W1d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We go backstage to the office of the President for WWF Operations, Jack Tunney who is sat behind his desk as a flustered, red faced and frustrated Macho Man Randy Savage slams his hands on the desk, it seems we had joined the two in mid conversation and things aren't looking good for the Macho Man as they are discussing the events that transpired last week with Shawn Michaels</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p><strong> WHAT DO YOU MEAN MY CONTRACT WON'T ALLOW IT! I WON'T ACCEPT THAT!</strong> Come on Tunney! You saw what he did last week! You saw how he embarrassed me! You saw how he and Sherri <strong>ATTACKED ME! I CAN'T LET IT STAND! I REFUSE TO LET IT STAND!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF President Jack Tunney</strong></p><p> Randy I understand your frustrations! And I assure you there will be consequences for what Shawn did to you last week...But please you have to understand that legally speaking my hands are tied! Once you joined the commentary team your contract had to be adjusted to a non competitive status! Right now I can't allow you to get into a ring again without facing sports commissions and despite what happened to you last week? They do things by the book Randy, no exceptions. That means fines for the WWF if you compete under this contract. That means legal action that we just can't risk taking!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p><strong> SCREW YOUR LEGAL ACTION! I WANT SHAWN MICHAELS! YOU HEAR ME!</strong> I want to get my hands on him...if it's the last thing I do <strong>YEAH!</strong> And I don't care what it is I have to do to make it happen! Now come on Jack, there must be some strings you can pull!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF President Jack Tunney</strong></p><p> Randy, the only way I can currently allow you to compete in a WWF Ring is by organising a waiver. It will remove WWF of any responsibility and legal obligation to treat you as a member of our non wrestling staff. I can get that organised but...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p><strong> GET THE PAPERWORK TUNNEY! I'LL SIGN IT RIGHT NOW!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF President Jack Tunney</strong></p><p> Randy it isn't that simple. In order to book you in your return match, I'll need your competitot to sign the waiver as well to prove they accept the match. That mean you would need to get Shawn Michaels to agree to the match as well...</p><p> </p><p> Randy falls silent in what is a rare moment for him as the realisation dawns on him of the rock and the hard place that Shawn Michaels has gotten him stuck in. Without the approval of Shawn. Randy will never get his retribution...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 71</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Bushwahackers VS. The Headshrinkers</strong></p><p> <img alt="H0AAeKp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/H0AAeKp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="U8HjRDj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/U8HjRDj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <img alt="mmPG5T7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mmPG5T7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMAEHOE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMAEHOE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Tag team action gets us started off this week as The Bushwhackers face off against The Headshrinkers. It's a tough man compeitition it seems as both The Headshrinkers and Bushwhackers are able to fend off each others blows and stay stood when normal men would easily falter and fall. The surprising fast pace of the Headshrinkers would be what managed togive them the upperhand as combined with their strong style it made for a deadly combination and was what got them the upper hand in the end against the Bushwhackers. Fatu would pick up the win after delivering a thunderous running body splash to Bushwhacker Luke for the pin.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 52</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Justice For Bossman</p><p> <img alt="vQORZpI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vQORZpI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7smyELu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7smyELu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mean Gene Okerlund</strong></p><p> Ladies and Gentlemen Mean Gene here, I'm currently backstage with none other than the Big Bossman who last week saw an attack in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow, with his very own nightstick. It seems The Bossman does not forgive easily and he certainly doesn't forget as he has words for Bam Bam Bigelow here tonight!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Big Bossman</strong></p><p> That's right Mean gene! I've got words for Bam Bam and when I have my way? You can bet I've got some hard times in store for him too! Bam Bam! I hope you're listening brother because there's a special place in my books reserved for cowards like you! You couldn't get the job done last week against me and you refused to face it! That's what that attack was all about! You tried and you tried and credit to you for that but you couldn't get the pin and instead of continuing the fight like a man! You took a cheap shot like a coward...not only that, but you did it with my very own nightstick! I want you to know Bam Bam, I'm lookin' for a rematch. Bossman doesn't take no easy wins. I won by disqualification? Big deal. I was flat on the mat, I was knocked out! I was humiliated! I don't call that a victory and certainly not against trash like you! I'm askin' for a rematch Bam Bam, name the time, name the place and I'll come runnin to make things right. Injustice was done against me last week Gene and I refuse to let it go unanswered!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="h1he3Lg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h1he3Lg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> All of a sudden Bossman is taken out by a charging Bam Bam Bigelow from out of frame. Mean Gene runs off to the sidelines as Bigelow deliveres another cheap shot to Bossman, two weeks running. Knocking the big man down to the ground. Bigelow delivers a few kicks to add insult to injuury, not saying a word as he stared down at the flattened body of his challenger. Before walking off screen...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 41</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>An Insulting Lack Of Gratitude</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5XO9XMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5XO9XMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> Well, well, well...it looks like the chickens have FINALLY come home to roost, WOO! It seems that memories are short here in the WWF! Including YOURS Perfect! Well if Slcik Ric needs to remind you of just what it is you owe him, but never gave him. I'll be happy to do so! See if you'll recall it wasn't too long ago when Mr. Perfect and I were ridin' high together, thick as thieves! I even considered him a prtoge! Somebody that I could pass on my knowledge! My experience! My expertise! He was going to be MY student! And that my friends...is a gift worth more than any monetary amount your feeble little minds can put together!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> BUT WHAT DID I GET INSTEAD PERFECT?! I'LL TELL YA' WHAT I GOT! I GOT AN INSULTING LACK OF GRATITUDE! THAT'S WHAT I GOT! You treated me like a fool! You took my insane amount of charity, you took my gift, you took my experience, my knowledge, my GREATNESS and you THREW IT IN THE TRASH! You threw it in the trash when you started listening to the people in the stands! They told you that you didn't need me Perfect! They told you that you could do better than me! I'm sorry? Did I miss something? Can somebody please check for me that I'm STILL RIC FLAIR? Because the last time I checked my name was RIC FLAIR! And to assume for even THE SLIGHTEST SECOND...that YOU...could do better without me? Well brother...you may as well have spat in my face.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> That's why I ruined your match last week Perfect! That's why I cost you your victory! Because you DARED TO COST ME MY DIGNITY! And I'm sorry perfect but my dignity? Is worth FAR MORE than any measly little victory that you can scrap together! If you're SMART! You'll come runnin' back! On your knees, your hands clasped together as you BEG me to take you back with open arms!That's if you're smart Perfect...and if I'm kind...ONLY if I'm kind..I might...I MIGHT consider it, but chances are...you ain't that smart and if worst comes to worst well...don't say I didn't try and offer you the easy way out Perfect. Because doin' things the hard way? That's somethin' I'm very used to doin by now...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 63</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Brutus Beefcake VS. Ric Flair</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="HnABYKL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HnABYKL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5XO9XMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5XO9XMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> High energy and hard hitting action from Brutus Beefcake faced off against the more methodical approach of the established in ring veteran Ric Flair. Ric let Brutus expend his energy, taking hits where he could afford to and allowing the relentless methodology of Beefcake to expend his steam quicer. As the sixty minute man was conditioned for the long haul. Eventually Flair would make the comeback, making his fight against Beefcake easier as Brutus became gassed from his early onslaught of attacks. Flair would get the win in the end after synching in his patened Figure Four leglock and getting the submission for the win</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 61</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>After The Match..</strong>.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5XO9XMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5XO9XMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="feZsp3x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/feZsp3x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Mr. Perfect would rush the ring to try and get his hands on Ric Flair as revenge for his interference last week. The Nature Boy saw the attack coming though and quickly hightailed it out of the ring and hopped right on over the barricade. Escaping through the crowd as Mr. Perfect stared him down, muttering what some could only assume to be obscenities to each other as their confrontation would have to wait for another day...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 65</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Crush VS. Shawn Michaels</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="NIVhMSl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NIVhMSl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0YD3jvm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YD3jvm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Shawn Michaels delivers his usual boastful, arrogant performance. Acting far higher and far mightier than he actually was, especially against the likes of Cursh. It wasn't long before Crush put an end to Shawn's boyish antics. Grabbing the Heartbreak Kid by the hair and driving him down into the mat with an overpowering lariat. After that, Shawn quickly became all business, as just last week he was claiming there was nobody who could pose a challenging threat to his status as the Intercontinental Champion. Suddenly, Shawn turned from cocky to outright cowardly, devolving into dirty tactics. Taking cheap shts whenever he could to give him little advantages throughout the match and using his manager Sherri to his advantage. At one point in the match however, drama suddenly escalated...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="m5ok6t5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m5ok6t5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xhqh5pb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xhqh5pb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Randy Savage emerged from the commentary table! Seeming to act against the words of warning of Jack Tunney. He stayed outside the ring but began shouting down Shawn Michaels. It wasn't long before Sensational Sherri got involved. The two got into a shouting match which Savage pushed her away from! He hopped up onto the apron, distracting Shawn from his match for a moment. Savage was begging Michaels to let him fight, to which Shawn was shaking his head. He got up close and personal to the Macho Man, Spitting in his face and delivering a slap, Before Sensational Sherri came from behind and delivered a disgusting low blow to the Macho Man, sending him careening to the floor!</p><p> </p><p> Shawn would manage to duck under a running clothesline from Crush, delivering a Super Kick which would get him the victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 70</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Excellence Executed...</strong></p><p> <img alt="J7wNdrQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J7wNdrQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We go to a segment which seemed to have been filmed previously as we are in a gym. An empty gym, clearly being occupied by only the current Number One Contender in what seems to be after hours as it seems dark outside through the fans can see of the windows which are in the fraee. Our number one contender, Lex Luger is sat on a bench press. Sweating, Panting, rubbing his face with a towel. He's already been working out. With a bottle of water by his side. He takes a swig and let's out a long, almost relieved sigh. He chuckles to himself, clearly a lot on his mind, as he addresses the camera currently focused on him. </p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> Why did it have to be you Bret?</p><p> </p><p> Lex rubs his chin in thought and contemplation, but clearly in a mocking, sarcastic manner as he spoke directly to the WWF Champion.</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> After a decade of syin our prayers and eating our vitamins, the WWF was left with a huge vacuum to fill once those red and yellow boots went away for Hollywood deals. The WWF lost their great hero. Their great champion...their great attraction and in a desperate rush to fill the spot, to replace the big dog who had been running the show for the majority of the eighties. The WWF went looking for somebody, anybody who thery could try to polish up and pretend there was some semblance of prestige and pride in being the face of their company. And it just so happened that person turned out to be you...</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> I call it luck. I call it good fortune. I call it you getting there first! Because I wasn't here yet Bret! I wasn't here when that opportunity opened up! I wasn't here when Hulk Hogan went on hiatus! I wasn't here when the WWF needed a new champion! Because I guarantee you if I was? You would never have even gotten within ten feet of that belt...</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> It's funny. I left that other company, because I was frustrated, because I was angry, because I felt that I would get a better opportunity here in New York. With all the old dinosaurs fading into extinction. With new faces rising to the top...I knew it was the perfect opportunity for me to jump ship and to make a name for myself but if you told me back when I was in that other place that it would be this damned easy? I would never have believed you! Yet here I am, on the second ever episode of Monday Night Raw, two weeks to go until The Royal Rumble...two weeks until I change the face of this company for the better and leave you trailing in the dust where you belong!</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> I mean look at you Bret! No offence...you're good, you're damn good but you just don't look like championship material. Our previous champion had twenty four inch pyhons and muscles that could rip through every shirt he had! You? You're nothing, you're a okaceholder, a paper champion. Someone to put down on the record so the company can at least say they tried to look legitimate while they search for a better candidate. Well now? They've found it...and it won't be too long before you find yourself back in regular territory. Wondering if you'll ever get another shot, watching bigger and better men achieve things you could only dream of!</p><p> </p><p> Luger takes another swig of water, swirling it around his mouth before swallowing and letting out another sigh of relief, flashing a smug toothy grin to the camera as he flexed his muscles for any possible female fans of this egotist.</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> I want you to take a real good look at that Belt Bret, hold on tight to it as much you can over the course of these next two weeks, take a picture if you must. Ask the WWF for as much reels of footage as they have of you with that belt...because they will be the only meories of success in this company that you'll have after I am through with you at the Royal Rumble! The excellence of execution? Well color me unimpressed! At the Roayl Rumble, I want everyone to capture the moment! Because if Bret Hart is what the WWF calls the image of excellence? Then Lex Luger will be the one who makes sure that excellence? Is executed...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 64</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Bret Hart VS. Damien Demento</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="vTUarpH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vTUarpH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="y61XRAF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/y61XRAF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> And to finish off the evening our WWF Champion faces off in non title competition against Damien Demento in what may have been a surprise showing for those watching at home! Bret Hart and Demento showcased a suprising amount of competition and in ring psychology against one another. Damien's strange brutish offence played as a good counter balance to Bret's technical masterclass of mat wrestling. Bret was surprisingly cornered and taken aback by Damien's in ring performance as were the WWF fans. Although in the end, Bret came out on top as expected after taking Damien out with the Piledriver. The WWF fan base seemed to give Damien more attention as a result of this outing.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated:75</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Rating: 65</strong></p>
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Bushwhackers VS. The Headshrinkers
Brutus Beefcake VS. Ric Flair
Crush VS. Shawn Michaels
Damien Demento VS. Bret Hart
Hey just wanted to say thanks for taking a peek at the diary! Couldn't have started it without your mod. I hope you stick around and enjoy!
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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrCannon" data-cite="MrCannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Awesome era. Do you know if you can keep Flair?<p> What's your plans for monthly events?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> By the looks of it Flair wont be with me past the Rumble. Will try and cheer him up but wont break the bank to keep him if there's no keeping him.</p><p> Still debating monthly events, will try and use the In Your House concept to make more unique themed events possibly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Monday Night Raw Match Card:</strong></p><p> The Bushwhackers VS. The Headshrinkers</p><p> Brutus Beefcake VS. Ric Flair</p><p> Crush VS. Shawn Michaels</p><p> Damien Demento VS. Bret Hart</p></div><p></p><p></p>
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I was really happy with writing this, had a lot of fun, especially the HBK/Randy Savage Segment. It's a good foundation for where I want to go and for the build up to the Rumble which then of course leads into Mania. But of course, this isn;t just what the write thinks, but the readers.
What were your favorite segments?
What were your least favorite?
Any advice for going forward?
What would you like to see going forward?
Anything Else?
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Monday Night Raw: 001
LIVE From The Manhattan Center, New York
Introduction
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Vince: WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! We are LIVE from the Manhattan Center in New York City! I'm Vince McMahon joined by my broadcast colleagues, Macho Man Randy Savage and who's this to my right? ROB BARTLETT ladies and Gentlemen that's right!
Rob: It's great to be here Vince and you know what I'm excited to see tonight? That big guy with the diaper, what's his name? Yokozuma? I can't wait to see him SQUISH Jim Duggan in his match tonight
Vince: I'd be careful getting YOKOZUNA'S name wrong there Rob he is a formidable figure here in the WWF and I wouldn't want to get on his bad side!
Savage: Ohhhh yeah, Yoko ain't a man to be messed with! But you know what I'm excited about? THE MAIN EVENT! Yeah that's right, NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP MATCH! On the very first episode! Winner faces Bret Hart at the Royal Rumble, it couldn't get any better than that!
Vince: And also The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels will be hosting his talk show, The Heartbreak Hotel tonight, he hasn't informed us what it will be regarding tonight or who his guest might be, so make sure to stay tuned folks, because anything could happen! It's Monday Night Raw, IT'S UNCOOKED!
Rob: UNCUT!
Savage: AND UNCENSORED OHHHHH YEAH!
Opening Match
Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman
The two big men brought the fight to one another in an impressive hard hitting bout to get the inaugural edition of Monday Night Raw kicked off. The athleticism on show could not be scoffed at, especially from men this size and stature. Bam Bam's offense was a little rougher and dirtier than Bossman's, trying to get a cheap shot in whenever he could. Any time Bam Bam tried to put Bossman away however, Bossman kept fighting back and refused to let it happen. Eventually, frustrations seemed to get the better of Bam Bam, in a moment of fury, he struck Bossman in the head with his own nightstick, intentionally getting himself disqualified! Bossman wins by DQ but doesn't look like the victor, as Bam Bam drops the nightstick on to the fallen and unconscious body of Bossman.
Rated: 62
Jim Duggan VS. Yokozuna
Yokozuna's dominance in the WWF continues as the big man couldn't get knocked down, even by Jim Duggan's constant high energy and motion. Multiple running clotheslines were attempted, but it seemed the big man wouldn't even wobble, shaking off the strikes that Duggan delivered to him. For most of the match, it seemed as if Yoko was just toying with him. Jim would try and take the big man off his feet once more with a running lariat, but instead was scooped up and slammed flat into the mat, before being dragged to the corner and becoming another victim of the BANZAI DROP! Yoko picks up an impressive victory.
Rated:53
Post Match Promo
Yokozuna is filmed entering the backstage area, where his manager, Mr. Fuji is waiting for him, laughing and smiling with a maniacal pride as he revelled in the dominating performance of his client.
Mr. Fuji: Have you learned yet WWF? Have you learned that NOTHING can stop the power of MY Yokozuna! Day after day! Week after week! My Yokozuna proves himself time and time and time again! Well time is running out WWF! Time is running out before My Yokozuna gets REALLY mad if you do not give him the RESPECT that he DESERVES! And I...I will be unable to take responsibility for any actions that he may take! Head my warning WWF! You have ignored MY Yokozuna for FAR TOO LONG! And now? You shall face the consequences...Hahaha...Hahahahaha!
Mr. Fuji: You shall bear witness to the fall of all your heroes, the collapse of all of your legends, the DESTRUCTION...of every obstacle that you prop in my Yokozuna's way! YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE WWF! You should have given MY YOKOZUNA a title shot, the moment you beared witness to his MIGHT! But you delayed...you waited...out of fear...out of COWARDICE! Well now...MY YOKOZUNA, will take matters into his own hands...and he will create a path of total and utter annihilation, until he has that WWF Championship around his waist...and I think I know EXACTLY where he should start! Don't you Yokozuna?
Yoko: BANZAI!!
Rated: 73
El Matador VS. Mr. Perfect
A great athletic and technical mat wrestling exhibition here tonight between these two competitors, lots of back and forth, fast paced action throughout, both men testing each other's abilities as they try to outmaneuver each other. In an unfortunate turn, as Mr. Perfect spun around El Matador to get out of a hold, he pushed El Matador forward, causing him to collide with the referee and sending both El Matador and the referee to the ground. Whilst both men were down, a sudden arrival made themselves known from the crowd...
Ric Flair! It;s Ric Flair!
The nature Boy hops over the barricade! He charges the ring! Mr. Perfect has his back turned! Turn around Mr. Perfect! TURN AROUND!
Flair delivers a low blow to perfect, sending him tumbling to the floor! The Ref didn't see it! El Matador didn't see it as he's getting to his feet! Flair rolls out the ring and slowly makes his way up the ramp as Matador gets the cover! No! No!
Matador wins! With the interference from Flair the Matador wins! What the heck was this all about?!
Rated: 64
Heartbreak Hotel
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The ring is all made up for Shawn Michaels talk show segment, the Heartbreak Hotel, with a heart shaped bed sat in the center of the ring, red silk curtains, neon lighting and roses spread across the mat. The Heartbreak Kid is already in the ring, sprawld across the bed, leaning his head against his hand with a confident smirk as he takes in the hateful response from the crowd. He's joined as always by his manager, Sensational Sheri who is carrying the Intercontinental belt for him. Shawn hops up off the bed and checks his reflection in the title, running his hands through his hair and blowing a kiss to Sherri, before grabbing a microphone, chewing gum as he prepares to address the crowd...
Shawn Michaels
Well...well...well...you know I don't mean to be rude...but, man am I getting bored with the competition around here! Have you not noticed? I haven't got a contender for my title yet! Bret Hart's gonna' get a contender, oh yeah that much is for sure, we'll find that out tonight? But me? I'm just left here, sitting, wondering, waiting for somebody, anybody worthy enough to come up and take a shot! And you know the sad thing? I think the real reason I haven''t got myself a contender? Is coz there ain't nobody man enough, nobody brave enough...and let's face it...nobody good enough to face me!
Shawn Michaels
I mean have you taken a look at the roster! We got clowns, we got repo men, we got brawler's, we got Matador's, we got Nasty Boys, Demento's...whatever the hell a demento is...but an actual, honest to god CONTENDER? Well the WWF seems in short supply of those these days? Wrestlers? Athletes? Well color me unimpressed if this is the place I'm supposed to be finding them? Because all I see is a circus, full of clowns who aren't worth my time!
Shawn Michaels
Oh ho! How could I forget! You want proof? You want proof that I'm not just full of hot air? Take a look right over there! Get the cameras! Get the cameras and aim them right on over at the commentary table!
The camera pans over to the commentary table, the fans cheering as we see Vince, Rob and Randy looking slightly confused as to why they are being brought into the conversation
Shawn Michaels
Tell me what you see folks!, I'll give you some time. Obviously we got Vince McMahon there in the middle...we got some washed up radio host that's been tryin' to play comedian all night long...and then we have YOU...
Shawn leans against the ropes and points directly at Macho Man Randy Savage, the crowd cheers as the camera zooms its focus in on the Macho Man, clearly looking confused as he turns to Vince for some sort of clarification as to what is going on, Vince just shrugs looking as baffled as Randy did. Randy's eyes turn back focused to Shawn, as he raises from his commentary table and motions as if to ask him what he wants
Shawn Michaels
I know it's been a while since you've stepped into a ring there "Macho Man"...you don't mind doing it for little old me do ya? Come on...step on in! Ladies and gentlemen! My guest for this edition of the Heartbreak Hotel! MACHO MAN, RANDY SAVAGE!
The fans roar out in applause and appreciation, as Macho Man turns back to look at Vince once more for clarification. Vince again shrugs, and motions to the ring. Saying he's welcome to go if he wants. Macho takes his hat off, placing it on the commentary table before slowly making his way into the ring, standing toe to toe, face to face with Shawn...
Shawn Michaels
Dear god look at you...have you actually taken a look at yourself lately? I've got a mirror if you need it Randy honestly! Look at you! What are you? What have you become! I remember...I remember the Randy Savage who used to stand up on top of these turnbuckles, way on up on his tip toes...and deliver elbow drops with picture perfect precision! I remember the Randy Savage who formed the Mega Powers with Hulk Hogan! I remember the Randy Savage...who caused the fans to cry tears of joy...when Miss Elizabeth came running to his side to reunite with him after he was made to retire!
Randy's stature suddenly tightens up with frustration, he takes his sunglasses off, his eyes wide with anger and frustration at the mention of Miss Elizabeth..., his face turning red slightly.
Randy Savage
Now wait just one god damned minute!
Shawn Michaels
No YOU WAIT RANDY! YOU WAIT! You wait while I remind you what you used to be...and then you turn around and look at what you've become! Look where you're sitting! And who you're sitting next to! What the hell are you? YOU'RE Macho Man Randy Savage?! You?! You're the Macho Man? The Macho Madness? The Macho KING?! OHHHH YEAH DIG IT! Nah...whoever that man was, he sure as hell must be dead...because I ain't lookin' at him right now! I'm lookin' at a cartoon character! S man in a funny hat! With any ounce of glory, any ounce of pride, any ounce of ability that he had faded away...as he's resorted to being nothing more than a catchphrase machine on a commentary table! You are the perfect example Randy of exactly what I'm saying! The WWF has become a circus and you? You've become it's BIGGEST clown! NO WONDER ELIZABETH LEFT YOU!
Randy suddenly snaps, reaching out and grabbing Shawn by his neck, the audience screams in delight as Randy almost lifts Shawn up off his feet.The Heartbreak Kid kicks his legs desperately, reaching out and grasping at Randy's arm that's clutching and choking him by the throat, trying with all of his might to release himself from Randy's grasp. Suddenly, Randy's hold of Shawn is broken, as Sensational Sherri charges from behind and delivers a blow to the back of Randy's head with the Intercontinental Championship! Sending the Macho Man straight to the floor.
Shawn stops to catch his breath for a moment, as Sheri rushes to his aide to help him, getting his hair back in order, screaming out to the ring attendants to "GET HIM SOME WATER! GET HIM SOME WATER!" Sherri delivers a kick to the downed Randy's head. Shawn gets on his knees, lifting Randy's unconscious head up, before delivering an insulting spit to his face. The two leave the ring, to the absolute furor of the crowd, as ring attendants and E.M.Ts rush to help Randy Savage who is still out in the ring...
Rated: 84
Main Event
Bob Backlund VS. Lex Luger
The Main Event sees the power and the strength of Lex Luger up against the natural wrestling talent off Bob Backlund. Although Bob was certainly smaller in stature, his mat wrestling knowledge managed to get him out of some tight spots that others may not have been able to escape when against Lex! Bob managed to draw from the energy of the crowd and bring the fight to Lex, even managing to get him locked in the chicken wing! It seemed as if Bob may have picked the upset, when the outright strength of Luger came to show itself. Lex powered out of the chicken wing and locked Bob in his own submission move, the torture rack, cracking and stretching the back of Backlund. Eventually, the resilient Backlund had to give up, before being tossed to the ground like a ragdoll by the victorious Luger.
Rated: 59
After The Match
Raw fades out on the image of the WWF Champion Bret Hart coming out to the ramp, staring down Lex Luger as he celebrates his victory and becoming the number one contender. Lex's celebrations halt as he notices Bret on the ramp and leans against the ropes, motioning to the champ that he's coming for that belt...
Rated: 68
Final Rating: 59
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Ladies and Gentlemen, The WWF is proud to present to you the very first wrestling card for it's NEW flagship sports entertainment product, Monday Night Raw, It's Uncooked, Uncut AND UNCENSORED! LIVE from New York City's Manhattan Center!
Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman
Yokozuna VS. Jim Duggan
El Matador VS. Mr. Perfect
Main Event
Winner Faces Bret Hart at The Royal Rumble for the WWF Championship
Lex Luger VS. Bob Backlund
ALSO
The Heartbreak Kid Will be bringing us a sensational edition of his Heartbreak Hotel!
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So folks, you might remember I had an American Wrestling Association Diary running on here. Unfortunately, life got in the way, and when time came for me to want to go back to it the computer I had all my TEW 2016 files on had finally given up on me. It's unfortunate but it is what it is. Who knows, maybe one day I can start it over. For now I thought I'd try something different, with a new mod that has just been released.
January, 1993
Eat your vitamins and say your prayers...it's safe to say those days of wrestling are coming to an end. While Hulkamania helped raise a generation in the eighties and propel the WWF into the number one spot in American wrestling. The people who grew up on Hogan, Savage, The Ultimate Warrior..they're growing up, their tastes are changing and some of them are outright leaving wrestling behind altogether as the new decade has rolled in and thus far wrestling has failed to adapt to their tastes. With a new decade, comes a new challenge for the WWF. Whilst the competition, WCW has been going through their own troubles, WWF had at least been able to remain confident in their position for some time. That is not going to be the case for much longer. The family friendly presentation isn't working any longer, the crazy cartoon style characters aren't working and the future is unknown. With a new flagship show, Monday Night Raw set to debut it's the perfect opportunity to mould and shape a new product, with a new generation, can the WWF avoid repeating history from falling into that period that many fans refer to as "The Dark Ages"? Or are the WWF's dire straits an inevitable future they have to face before finding their attitude? Find out here as we start our NEW Generation!
ROSTER
Afa
Al Burke
Bam Bam Bigelow
Barry Hardy
Barry Horowitz
Beau Beverly
Big Bossman
Blake Beverly
Bob Backlund
Bobby Heenan
Boni Backstone
Bret Hart
Brian Knobbs
Bruce Prichard
Brutus Beefcake
Bushwhacker Butch
Bushwhacker Luke
Crush
Damien Demento
Dave Hebner
Doink The Clown
Duane Gill
Earl Hebner
Ed Moertti
El Matador
Fatu
Gene Okerlund
Gerald Brisco
Giant Gonzalez
Glen Ruth
Gorilla Monsoon
Harvey Wippleman
Hulk Hogan
Irwin R. Schyster
Jack Doan
Jack Lanza
Jack Tunney
Jason Knight
Jerry Lawler
Jerry Saggs
Jim Brunzell
Jim Duggan
Jim Korderas
Jim Powers
Jimmy Hart
JJ Dillon
Joey Maggs
Joey Marella
Kamala
Koko B. Ware
Larry Matysik
Lex Luger
Lord Alfred Hayes
Louie Spicolli
Max Moon
Mike Bell
Mike Chioda
Mike McGuirk
Mike Sharpe
Mr. Fuji
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Perfect
Owen Hart
Papa Shango
Pat Patterson
Paul Bearer
Randy Savage
Raymond Rougeau
Razor Ramon
Red Tyler
Renet Goulet
Reno Riggins
Repo Man
Ric Flair
Rick Martel
Rick Steiner
Rikki Nelson
Rob Bartlett
Ross Greenberg
Samu
Scott Steiner
Sean Mooney
Sensational Sherri
Sgt. Slaughter
Shane Stevens
Shawn Michaels
Skinner
Slick
Tatanka
Terry Taylor
The Berzerker
The Brooklyn Brawler
Ted Dibiase
The Predator
The Undertaker
The White Knight
Tim White
Tone Devito
Tony Garea
Typhoon
Vince McMahon
Virgil
Yokozuna
Owner Goals
1. Slowly get rid of the cartoon characters and gimmicks which are bloating our roster, whether that means changing gimmicks of certain wrestlers when I get the chance or outright cutting people I see no need for. There's good potential on this roster but it's totally distracted by the mess that is Vince clinging on the his eighties philosophy.
2. Use the older talent I have to actually help establish the New Generation. Whilst backstage politics still may play a part (this is a new mod afterall, I don't know who has creative control yet or not). My hope is to use the likes of Hogan, Savage and even Flair to some extent to put over our younger talent and help establish the New Generation stars as ACTUAL stars. The failure on WWF's part to do that I feel, is what helped contribute to "The Dark Ages"
3. We don't NEED a new Hogan. Putting faith in one star to be the backbone of the roster never made sense to me. There should be multiple stars, who can step in at any moment if the top guy gets injured, walks away, gets poached. If the Attitude Era could have two top guys, I don't know why the New Generation can't
4. Have fun. Whatever happens, whatever ratings I get. I just want to book my way, interact with the readers and have fun.
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Why a mod in 1993?
The reasons for wanting to make a mod set in 1993 is as follows
1. It's a challenging time for wrestling as a whole. Often referred to as The Dark Ages of wrestling by fans, not only is WWF struggling as the era of Hulkamania is coming to an end and a lack of future stars have been built. But WCW is faring no better. Wrestling in America is facing a down period at this point and it gives players ample opportunity to take the reigns of a company and try to make their own landscape from it.
2. The very first episode of Monday Night Raw airs in 1993. I thought it would be a cool opportunity for anybody who wanted to do a WWF game to book literally from the very first episode of Raw.
3. The New Generation could have been a fast paced, athletic and technical masterclass of wrestling, if it weren't for the horrid gimmicks and clutching on to the style of the eighties. Who knows how the New Generation could have gone? Now you can try and find out for yourself.
My Process.
I'm going to focus on the most notable companies that ran shows during this period and making sure I get their rosters as historically correct as I can. I may end up not including every company that was actually running as a result in the beta period of this mod once it is released but I want to focus on the companies I can find the most information on first.
Once the mod is released as a BETA I would happily take any and all forms of feedback and criticism to apply changes and make improvements until working towards a final release that everybody can enjoy.
What I'm Asking You
Any assistance that can be provided in my research phase as I fill up rosters would be immensely appreciated.
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January, 1983
Episode #4
IntroRod Trongard
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another ALL STAR HOUR IN WRESTLING with the American Wrestling Association! I am Rod Trongard, joined as always by my colleagues Jim Ross and "Mean" Gene Okerlund! Folks! Tonight the final entrants into the Number One Contender Royale will be decided! Greg Gagne set to take on Ken Patera and in our Main Event? Wahoo McDaniel and Baron Von Raschke! We're in the final throws before heading into our January Supershow and I for one can't wait to see the final men announced in the battle to name our number one contender to Nick Bockwinkel's Heavyweight Championship!
Jim Ross
That's Right Rod and we can also expect another week of Jerry Lawler showing off! I for one don't know why we continue to keep calling it an open challenge because ladies and gentlemen, don't fool yourselves for one second. There has been nothing "open" so far about the challenge that Jerry Lawler has been laying down each week! He had a viable contender in Curt Hennig and he made sure that Curt lost his opportunity at the title!
Gene Okerlund
I wouldn't right off Curt Hennig just yet Jim! He's a relentless young man and I'm sure he's not going to let the introduction of Jerry Lawler's "security" in Matt Borne get in the way of his chances at the AWA Television Championship! But folks, on top of all that? We've got a mystery that needs solving as two masked men have been provoking and interfering with the High Flyers, Greg Gagne and Jim Brunzell. There are those wondering if those men will interfere here again tonight and what it might mean for the High Flyers going forward!
Jim Ross
It's an action packed hour as always ladies and gentlemen and we hope you'll stick with us through to the end here on All Star Wrestling with the AWA!
Opening MatchKoko B. Ware Vs. Matt Borne
VS. In an opportunity for two of the fresher faces to show the AWA Audience exactly what they have, Koko B Ware and Matt Borne would start the show off with a decent bout against one another. Dave Meltzer and his little dirt sheets might go on to write that Koko Picking up the victory over Matt Borne here is nothing more than a "punishment" for Matt's transgressions the previous week. However "The Soulman" Koko B. Ware seems to be getting somewhat of a connection with the fans due to his fast paced athleticism.
Rated: C-
AWA Television ChampionshipJerry Lawler Vs....Sonny Rogers?!!
VS. Oh come on now! This is just getting ridiculous! Can AWA management step in here and pop Jerry Lawler's ridiculously sized ego! Sonny Rogers? Sonny Rogers has spent more time on the canvas than Rembrandt! OF COURSE Jerry Lawler won and retained his Championship here, what else is new?! God damn this egomaniac! Somebody stop him! Lawler wins with a Piledriver
Rated: C+
Buy Yourself A Ticket Kid!After the match, Lawler would order the referee to strap the AWA Television Championship around his waist as he posed and strutted for the crowd, bowing to them in arrogant victory. He signals for a microphone as the audience rains down their distaste for the disgraceful showing that King has been putting on for the past few weeks here, as their apparent "representative" of AWA Television.
Jerry "The King" Lawler
There's one young PUNK that's back there in the locker room...that goes by the name of Curt Hennig...and I want him to take a good long look at the pathetic example of a man that's being helped out by ring officials! I want him to think back, to every other example of PATHETIC men that have stepped in the ring with me in my open challenge...and I want him to think back...to the example that he became last week when he met my insurance policy, Matt Borne! I want him to think long and hard about the weeks that have passed and try to figure out why it is he hasn't had the chance that he and all of you moronic sheep think that he deserves!
Jerry laughs at the response he expected from the crowd, as he quickly dodges a soda cup thrown by one angry AWA audience member which bounces off of the canvas and over the rope. Jerry looks down at his title to make sure none of the soda had spilled on to it, polishing it with a handkerchief he pulls from the pocket of his robe before continuing.
Jerry "The King" Lawler
You want to know why I denied your little challenge Curt? You really want to know why I'm giving men like Jake Milliman, Like Steve O, like Sonny Rogers opportunities at my Championship over you? Because unlike them Curt...everything has come so EASILY to you, hasn't it? Curt Hennig never had to know what paying dues felt like! Curt Hennig never had to know what REAL STRUGGLE in this industry felt like! Curt HENNIG...got to ride on in, to one of the most prestigious, most celebrated...independent and rising companies in wrestling today...because of his name, and because of the legacy that your FATHER built FOR YOU! Everybody in this company, NO...EVERYBODY IN THIS INDUSTRY...already has big and bright plans for you Curt...you've never had to experience what it's like for somebody to come and tell you...NO!
Jerry smirks as he almost spits that word into the microphone. Whether what we were hearing was the actual reasoning that Jerry had is up for debate, it could simply be the excuse the King has conjured up in his head to make sense of his recent cowardess, but he said it with enough venom to make it sound all too real...
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Well I wasn't going to be one of those people that just laid down, rolled over and let some young blue chipper that's never experienced a hard day in this industry get an opportunity simply because he WANTED one! You want to know why I fought Jake Milliman? Why I fought Steve O? Why I fought Sonny Rogers? Because for so long, they've been scrounging and scraping and clawing at the bottom of the barrel...hoping and praying Curt that they would just get a FRACTION of the praise and the attention that you've already recieved...when you haven't even done anything worthwhile! Did I screw you out of your opportunity last week when you fought Matt Borne! YOU'RE GOD D[CENSORED]-ED RIGHT I DID AND I'D DO IT AGAIN! Because now you know how it feels! Now you know what it's like to be the other guy! Now you finally got a taste of real struggle Curt...and when it comes to the Supershow? Instead of it being Jerry Lawler and Curt Hennig...like you were so certain it would be...you're going to sit this one out, while I defend my Championship against an opponent of MY choosing! But you know what Curt? I'm a fair guy...
Yeah right, nothing that Lawler has done since winning that belt could be deemed even remotely "fair". Only in the mind and imaginary world of Jerry Lawler did that ring true.
Jerry "The King" Lawler
I think this little open challenge of mine should go beyond the AWA Roster...how about at the Supershow...I open my challenge to ANYBODY that will be in the audience there that night? How about that Curt? BUY YOURSELF A TICKET KID! Because that's the only way you're even going to have a CHANCE of getting on the show as long as I have anything to do with it!
Rated B+
Greg Gagne Vs. Ken PateraWinner Enters Contender Royale
VS. In a close bout that saw Greg Gagne throwing everything he had at "The World's Strongest Man" Ken Patera, Greg did everything he could to win the opportunity to get in the Contendership Royale and to right the wrong of his partner being screwed out of it. Hhowever, although Greg would not see the interference from the Masked Men, he would not be able to overcome the raw strength and power of Patera and end up losing the match and opportunity.
Rated: B
Championship Vs. MasksAfter the match, a panting and heaving Gagne is met with the microphone of Mean Gene Okerlund, from out of shot he is joined by Jim Brunzell. The two partners hug it out as Brunzell offers his condolences, carrying the Tag Team belts he hands his partner his half of the belts, before turning to Gene to conduct the interview.
Gene Okerlund
Greg a tough fight against Patera tonight, unfortunately it seems that fate was not in your favour, but what that does for you and your partner Jim Brunzell here is make you available to finally deal with the masked assailants who have been a thorn in your side these past few weeks...
Greg Gagne
You know something Mean Gene? As disheartening as it is for us both to have lost our opportunity to become a number one contender...I'm almost thankful. I'm almost thankful because what that means...is that means our attention can be one hundred percent focused on finally dealing with whoever these cowards are that have been poking and prodding at us these past few weeks!
Jim Brunzell
Boys! You finally got what you wanted! We're all yours and this time, our backs aren't turned, the cameras aren't turned off...and all the fans are as curious as we are to find out what faces lie beneath those masks! We might not know who you are...and we certainly don't know where you are...but we know one thing...we know you're watching...and we know you're listening...
Greg Gagne
And we know that eveyrthing you two have done so far? Has been about these...the AWA World Tag Team Championships...so let me take a moment here Gene and tell these cowards EXACTLY what's going to happen. We're going to put our championships on the line. The AWA Supershow? It's going to happen! The High Flyers...putting their titles up for grabs...but if...and ONLY IF..those two masked men are willing to put their masks and identity on the line as well...
The two men are suddenly caught as they are knocked down from behind by the two masked men...they both look to Gene, panting...one of them leans in and simply utters...
"Challenge Accepted..."
Rated C
Rick Martel Vs. Steve Regal VS. Nice fast paced action between the two light heavyweights here, giving the AWA a taste of the alternative styles that some of the wrestlers on their roster could offer. Their had been rumours and whispers of a potential light heavyweight division to come in the future of the AWA and if the reaction the fans had towards this match is to judge anything, there's definitely potential for it. Rick Martel would pick up the win with a bridging German suplex.
Rated C+
After The MatchAfter the match Jerry Blackwell would storm a worn down Rick Martel, knocking the oung up and comer down on his way out of the ring, before hoisting him up and whipping him hard and forceful into the turnbuckle, sending Martel flailing to the ground, yelling and screaming in agony as he holds on to his shoulder tightly. Blackwell's manager, Sheik Adnan stands over the fallen Martel. Yelling over him.
MARTEL!...YOU!...BLACKWELL!...ONE ON ONE...THE SUPERSHOW!!
Rated B+
Main EventWahoo McDaniel Vs. Baron Von Raschke
Winner Enters Contendership Royale
VS. It was a moment of AWA nostalgia for some of the fans in attendance here tonight as two grizzled veterans of the American Wrestling Association faced off one on one to give us a glimpse of Vintage AWA. It was a bit of a slower, but hard hitting encounter between the two as The Baron still struck fear in the hearts of the fans and the noble native indian chief still managed to get the fans to join him in his war cry. Wahoo would pick up the win over Baron Von Raschke with a Tomahawk Chop and become the final entrant into the Contendership Royale to bring the go home show to an end
Rated B-
Final Rating B-
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A NEW Generation: WWF 1993 and Beyond
in Total Extreme Wrestling 2020 Dynasties
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Monday Night Raw: 007
LIVE FROM BLUE CROSS ARENA, NEW YORK
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Final Rating: 70