Storms On The Horizon: WWF 1991 Diary

Ritchardo · October 23, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That makes sense; I can see how that would be difficult, with the gibberish filenames. It's a lot easier for me, because all I have to do is copy & paste my match/angle templates with their ready-made image links, and just type the name of the worker into the address right before the .jpg.</div></blockquote> ^ Pretty much this ^ I used to go with FictionPlus which looks great when it's done but it would literally take me hours to do. Particularly in my old WWF diary from last year where I would do all of the dialogue between Monsoon, Ventura & McMahon... I started to hate it by the end and that's definitely the key thing. If you don't enjoy writing it then you should change your style to something that you find more fun to do. I've switched to a style much closer to TFC's (which given I'm running the 'companion' diary makes sense in a number of ways) that lets me get through it so much quicker (After writing up my show, I just copy the previous show to word, edit the worker pictures as per TFC's style above, and insert the actual show content in between - takes about 30 mins tops to format - before pasting into the forum.)

RingRider · October 24, 2013

Not to hijack Matt's diary here, but has anyone tried writing their diary in Google Blogger? I find super simple to use and very customizable. It gives you all the html code to copy and paste right into the forums. It's not a perfect match, but I find it a pretty good tool for the job. If you're interested to see some of the results, check out my WWF 1994 blog.

(sorry for the cheap plug here Matt...just working my inner Mick Foley...)

RatedRKO16 · October 24, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Not to hijack Matt's diary here, but has anyone tried writing their diary in Google Blogger? I find super simple to use and very customizable. It gives you all the html code to copy and paste right into the forums. It's not a perfect match, but I find it a pretty good tool for the job. If you're interested to see some of the results, check out my WWF 1994 blog. (sorry for the cheap plug here Matt...just working my inner Mick Foley...) <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> You didn't tell us to have a nice day. FAIL!

Beejus · October 24, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Ritchardo" data-cite="Ritchardo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I've switched to a style much closer to TFC's (which given I'm running the 'companion' diary makes sense in a number of ways) that lets me get through it so much quicker (After writing up my show, I just copy the previous show to word, edit the worker pictures as per TFC's style above, and insert the actual show content in between - takes about 30 mins tops to format - before pasting into the forum.)</div></blockquote> That's how my shows in WCW'94 have gone ever since I stopped using the gibberish filenames. Before that it was taking me about 2 hours to post a show. Though I just write up the show in word, then go down through it in the "reply to thread" page to add in my codes one at a time. But Matt, I'd say just do what you can to find something that works for you. Everybody formats things differently in some way that they feel works best for themself.

Mattywood · October 24, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Not to hijack Matt's diary here, but has anyone tried writing their diary in Google Blogger? I find super simple to use and very customizable. It gives you all the html code to copy and paste right into the forums. It's not a perfect match, but I find it a pretty good tool for the job. If you're interested to see some of the results, check out my WWF 1994 blog. (sorry for the cheap plug here Matt...just working my inner Mick Foley...) <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> I'd sooner have people posting about whatever in here than to be indifferent to it. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And I might check out the Google Blogger route. Thanks for the tip!

LordofGustav · October 28, 2013

You know... after reading this dynasty... i was wondering thinking on whether writing my dynasty.... maybe the 1988 Main Event, the mod that you made.

You're just a big inspiration

I'll be waiting the next episode of this one too.

Mattywood · November 8, 2013

I haven't abandoned this dynasty, just took a break from it while getting into WWE 2K14 and doing more work on Risky Business. ^_^

Just ran January Week 4's Wrestling Challenge, then I'll be booking Prime Time Wrestling and running it. With the new format for TV shows(quick recaps for TV, more detailed for PPVs), I should have Challenge & Prime Time up by tomorrow night.

That said, anyone who hasn't made predictions for the Royal Rumble yet, feel free to post them.

Dawn · November 8, 2013

I'm taking a break from mine because of WWE 2K14 too...welcome back Matt ^_^

Mattywood · November 13, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">WWF Prime Time Wrestling and Wrestling Challenge TV Tapings Taped at the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee Attendance: 10,928 (SELL OUT!) http://i.imgur.com/JLVdbC1.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">DARK MATCHES -The Texas Tornado def. The Warlord via pinfall after hitting the Tornado Punch Grade: C+ -Tito Santana def. Barry Horowitz via pinfall after hitting the Flying Forearm Grade: C ========================================= -The show opens with Vince McMahon hosting the Prime Time Roundtable with panelists Gorilla Monsoon, Lord Alfred Hayes, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Jimmy Hart. Vince mentions how the WWF was in Tennessee this week, and Lord Alfred Hayes put over what a great time he & Sean Mooney had, while Jimmy Hart reminisced about he lived in Tennessee at one time and was miserable there. Grade: B- -Demolition def. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine and the Bushwhackers via pinfall when Smash pinned Butch as a result of outside interference from Kato, who ran into the ring and nailed Butch with a super kick. Meanwhile, Tanaka attacked Luke, preventing him from making the save, and the ref was momentarily distracted by Greg Valentine giving chase after Mr. Fuji. Brother Love celebrated the victory with the reunited trio of Ax, Smash and Crush after the match. Grade: C -The Rockers def. Haku and the Barbarian when Shawn Michaels rolled Haku up into a small package. Grade: C+ -Back to the roundtable discussion, where Heenan said it was just an off night for his guys, and how if Laverne and Shirley(his nickname for the Rockers) were to get into the ring with his men again, it would be a different outcome. Grade: B- -Sean Mooney hosts the Event Center, where "Macho King" Randy Savage and Sensational Queen Sherri cut a pre-recorded promo on the Ultimate Warrior, with a response from Warrior to hype their feud. We also hear promos from Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "The Model" Rick Martel, hyping their feud. We end the segment hearing from Rowdy Roddy Piper, who hypes the upcoming Royal Rumble and how he plans on winning it and headlining WrestleMania VII. Grade: B+ -Hawk vs. Hercules ended in a double disqualification when Paul Roma ran in and attacked Hawk after a distraction from Slick, while Animal ran in and evened the odds, causing the match to end in chaos. Grade: B- -Tugboat def. Dino Bravo by disqualification after Earthquake ran in and attacked him. Grade: C+ -Hulk Hogan ran in and saved Tugboat from the beatdown from Bravo and Earthquake, running them off. Grade: B+ -Back to the roundtable panel, and Big Boss Man and Mr. Perfect join via satellite, cutting promos on each other about their chances in the Royal Rumble, with Bobby Heenan making some derogatory comments at Boss Man. Grade: B -Chris Jericho and the Nasty Boys def. Owen Hart and the Hart Foundation when Jerry Sags rolled up Owen and held onto the ropes while Jericho and Brian Knobbs cut off Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart. Grade: B- -We see a vignette starring a new arrival on his way to the WWF, Razor Ramon. http://i.imgur.com/4biO6jx.jpg We see him walking the streets of Miami, and he puts over how the Royal Rumble is coming to Miami. He says he'll be there, sitting in a luxury box and watching everyone beat the snot out of each other. We then go back to the roundtable panel, and Vince, Gorilla and Alfred talk about how they don't care for Razor's attitude. Bobby Heenan and Jimmy Hart both gush over him, and almost get into an argument over how they would be a great manager for him. Grade: B- -It's time for the Royal Rumble Report with Mean Gene Okerlund. Sgt. Slaughter cuts a promo on the Ultimate Warrior, then tells Hogan that if he somehow wins the Royal Rumble, he will be in for disappointment at WrestleMania. Hogan cuts a promo in response to Slaughter, then gives a verbal warning to Earthquake and Dino Bravo about how he'll finish them off. We also hear promos from Jake Roberts and Rick Martel, who threaten to eliminate each other. and we round it off with Ted DiBiase and Virgil hyping up their singles match. Mean Gene makes sure to put over the rest of the card as well. Grade: B+ -The Mountie def. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka via pinfall after using a foreign object. Grade: C -Mean Gene does a podium interview with Jim Duggan, who talks about how he doesn't know who attacked him, but warns them that he will find out and they will regret attacking him. Grade: B -Back to the roundtable, with everyone throwing out their theories of just who could have attacked Duggan. Heenan and Hart deny up and down their men having any involvement. Vince then throws it to the feature match up, and tells the audience to have a good night and enjoy this feature match up pitting Davey Boy Smith and WWF Champion Ultimate Warrior against Rick Martel and WWF Intercontinental Champion, Mr. Perfect. Grade: B- -The Ultimate Warrior and "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith def. Rick "The Model" Martel and Mr. Perfect when Warrior rolled Martel up into a school boy after Jake Roberts came down and distracted Martel. Grade: B Overall Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/ywh2oXF.jpg</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">-The Bushwhackers def. Barry Horowitz and Brooklyn Brawler with the Battering Ram. Grade: D -Special Report w/Lord Alfred Hayes: Recap of the ongoing feud between the Legion of Doom and Power & Glory, which has exploded after the double disqualification between Hawk and Hercules on Prime Time Wrestling. We hear promos from both teams, with Slick helping out Hercules and Paul Roma. Grade: C -Owen Hart def. Iron Mike Sharpe with a Missile Dropkick. Grade: D -Brother Love Show: Sgt. Slaughter hypes his WWF Championship match against the Ultimate Warrior. B- -Royal Rumble Report w/Mean Gene: Mean Gene hypes the card, and we hear from the Ultimate Warrior, who hypes his match against Slaughter. We then hear from Macho King, who talks about how he'll win the Royal Rumble. A* -The Mountie def. Dino Casanova with the Quebec Crab. Grade: C- -Event Center w/Sean Mooney: Hart Foundation and Nasty Boys w/Jimmy Hart cut promos for the Tag Title match at the Royal Rumble; we also hear from Rowdy Roddy Piper, who hypes his chances of winning the Rumble. Grade: B -Haku def. Sam Houston with a super kick. Grade: C- Overall Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote>

Mattywood · November 13, 2013

Needless to say, I was a tad disappointed with how Prime Time turned out as I had higher rated angle segments on Challenge, and Prime Time lost popularity. Hopefully I can make it up at the Royal Rumble. I am, however, pleased with how Razor Ramon's debut came off, and his starting momentum is at 76. I figured his habits might hinder the segment, so that's why I combined his vignette with the Roundtable(something I believe I've noticed Final Countdown do before). Anyone who still hasn't made predictions, feel free to make them. I'll give everyone till this Friday at 10 PM Central Standard Time to get their predictions in. You can find the card in the link below:

<a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1931278&postcount=46" rel="external nofollow">http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1931278&postcount=46</a>

JudgeJuryExecutioner · November 16, 2013

My official comeback post. Gotta say man, thoroughly enjoying this diary. Great time period, awesome roster and interesting road ahead creatively (heading into '92, '93 and beyond). Fabulous job with the Prime Time panel as well. Loving Slick accusing Monsoon of trying to 'Drive A Wedge' between Bobby Heenan and Jimmy Hart. lol anyway, hope it aint too late for these. Here goes....

WWF Heavyweight Championship

The Ultimate Warrior vs. Sgt. Slaughter

Definitely the way it should have happened, even though the Warrior/Savage "Career Ending Match" from WM7 is my personal all-time favorite. Coulda been for the title though as well.

WWF Tag Team Championship

The Hart Foundation vs. The Nasty Boys

DONT. YOU. DARE. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Grudge Match

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase vs. Virgil

LOL, cmon now!

Tag Team Rematch

The Bushwhackers vs. The Orient Express

Always dug The Express w/Fuji. The Bushwhackers fall in round two.

New Talent Initiative

Owen Hart vs. Chris Jericho

If it were up to me, I personally feel Owen should rise quicker here... but naturally, this could go either way. Liking you putting this on the PPV, should be very good exposure for both guys.

Royal Rumble Stat Sheet (fill in the correct wrestler(s):

Most Eliminations: The Undertaker.

Longest Time in Match: Rick "The Model" Martel.

Mystery Entrant: Vader!

Final Four: Hogan. Perfect. Piper. Savage.

Runner-Up: Mr. Perfect.

Winner: Hulk Hogan. Setting up Hogan/Warrior II at 'Mania. (though I'll be secretly pulling for Mach, of course. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)

LordofGustav · November 16, 2013

I can't wait for the Royal Rumble! <img alt="

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Mattywood · November 18, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>Pre-Show Matches: -The Warlord def. Jim Powers by submission w/the Full Nelson. (C-) -Barry Horowitz def. El Dandy by pinfall, using the ropes for leverage. (D-)</div></div><div></div></blockquote> http://i.imgur.com/w0sk0La.jpg From the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida Attendance: 17,000 (SELL OUT!) Announce Team: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan http://i.imgur.com/TxJecFp.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/WfKDTq8.jpg <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/JJ6VWYutfHU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/TxJecFp.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/WfKDTq8.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan welcome us to the broadcast. Heenan talked about how excited he was about the Royal Rumble match tonight and looked forward to going down to ringside to watch one of his family members win the Rumble and go to WrestleMania VII to compete for the WWF Heavyweight Championship. Gorilla quickly told him that he was going to be staying in the broadcast booth tonight, noting how President Jack Tunney has barred managers from ringside for the Royal Rumble match, stating they can only walk their charges to the ring. Heenan: What?! Gorilla: Yep, and since you have broadcasting duties tonight, you don't even get to walk your family members down to the ring. Heenan: That's not fair! Why do I have to be stuck here with you, banana breath?! Gorilla: Probably so that you don't factor into the outcome of the Rumble match itself. Right now, let's go down to ringside as we're set to kick things off with "The Rocket" Owen Hart taking on Chris Jericho. Grade: B</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">"The Rocket" Owen Hart vs. Chris Jericho</div> http://i.imgur.com/biSgMiM.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/h4oG6N7.jpg These two young athletes kicked things off with a great match that showcased their technical wrestling abilities, as well as their high flying skills and athleticism. Chris Jericho rolled Owen up and was holding onto the tights for a three count, but Owen managed to roll over, putting himself on top of Jericho and holding onto the canvas as he got the three count. Winner: Owen Hart w/a roll up at 10:18 Grade: D+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/syLsAdk.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/BDXfk2P.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> After the match, Gorilla threw it to Mean Gene Okerlund, who he understood was standing by with the man who got Ax reinstated, making Demolition a trio once again. To the backstage area we go, where Mean Gene is standing by with a man in black slacks, a white oxford shirt, red suspenders and a red tie. Mean Gene: I have to ask, who are you and what are you doing here in the WWF?! Man: The name is Mike Sekulow, Attorney at Law. And yes, Demolition sought my advice when they were unfairly forced by the corrupt President Jack Tunney to go from having three members to having two. I looked through their bi-laws of the WWF Rules and Regulations, and President Tunney failed to properly read the rules as it concerns tag teams and teams in general. According to the WWF Rules and Regulations, a team can be comprised of as many competitors as they can get, and any members of the team can defend or compete for the WWF World Tag Team Titles. That means if Demolition regains the WWF World Tag Team Titles under the direction of their new manager, Brother Love, then even if it's Ax and Smash that wins the titles, Crush could replace either Ax or Smash when defending the titles. So that is why Ax has been reinstated. Mean Gene: So we know how you got Ax his job back. Now I must ask, where have you come from, and are there more wrestlers that you will be representing? Mike Sekulow: Well you see, I come from a family of attorneys. I must say though, that Jay is shaming the Sekulow name, but that's another topic for another time. And yes, I am looking at representing other WWF wrestlers. In fact, there is another wrestler on his way back to the WWF who was grossly mistreated by the fans the last time he was here, and he is looking to redeem himself when he comes back. Grade: B</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">The Bushwhackers vs. The Orient Express w/Mr. Fuji</div> http://i.imgur.com/uvhDyIv.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/2f33BJ0.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/GjpNJJd.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/yCblRPL.jpg Luke and Butch took it to Kato and Tanaka, and it looked as if they would defeat the Orient Express once again. But while Tanaka was fighting Butch outside the ring, Mr. Fuji got the attention of Luke when he was going to pin Kato. Luke got up and off of Kato, then ran over to grab Fuj the stooge. The crowd was egging Luke on as the ref tried to admonish him. Outside the ring, Tanaka dropped Butch down throat first onto the security railing. Meanwhile, Kato got back up to his feet and nailed Luke in the back of the head with a super kick, knocking him down and out for the three count. Winners: The Orient Express w/a super kick by Kato on Luke at 7:53 Grade: C-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/lLn3XR8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9BjzuuF.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Backstage, Lord Alfred Hayes was standing by with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who said he was looking forward to putting that "ingrate" Virgil out of his misery once and for all. DiBiase: Virgil, I said it before and I'll say it again. I taught you everything you know, but I haven't told you everything that I know. Tonight, I will send you out of here quicker than those two bumpkins from Texas. A-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Grade: B-</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Grudge Match:</div> "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase vs. Virgil http://i.imgur.com/9BjzuuF.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/eEwd8X4.jpg Virgil put up the fight of his life against his former boss, coming close on several occasions to getting the upset. However, Ted DiBiase was just too much for the former bodyguard as he put Virgil away with the Million Dollar Dream. Winner: "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase w/a Million Dollar Dream at 14:24 Grade: B</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/5Bhr5f7.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/j7c6Fs0.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Sean Mooney went to visit newcomer Razor Ramon, who was watching the show from his private luxury suite. Ramon said he was enjoying the night's festivities. Ramon: Eh mang, I really enjoyed watching Ted DiBiase putting that ingrate in his place and reminding him where he came from, mang. Sean Mooney: Well, Mr. Ramon, who are you putting your money on for the Royal Rumble? Ramon: To be honest, Ken Doll, I don't care who wins the Rumble. If any of those 30 punks want a piece of the "Bad Guy," don't sing it... bring it. Grade: C</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/ZHh7d6c.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> The Hart Foundation vs. The Nasty Boys w/Jimmy Hart http://i.imgur.com/NoF4cFs.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Cuxvh4n.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/3nOomzi.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/tWZPrlI.jpg The referee had a hard time controlling this match, thanks in part to the challengers, the Nasty Boys. The Nasties would eventually get control of the match, cutting the ring in half as they put the boots to Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. There were several instances where Neidhart was able to tag out to Bret "Hitman" Hart, but Bret would have to go back to his corner as the ref didn't see it due to being distracted by one of the Nasty Boys running in. After Neidhart and Jerry Sags knocked each other out with a double clothesline, they both crawled over to their respective corners. Sags tagged out to Brian Knobbs, but the Anvil was able to make the hot tag to the Hitman, who was cleaning house. Sags would re-enter the ring, but the Anvil would run in and tackle him down to the canvas. While the ref was busy separating Neidhart and Sags, Brian Knobbs managed to gouge Bret Hart in the eyes, then grabbed a hold of him while Jimmy Hart jumped onto the ring apron, taking off his Nasty Boys motorcycle helmet. Jimmy tried to nail Bret with the helmet, but the Hitman ducked and Jimmy hit Brian by accident. Bret punched Jimmy Hart down off the apron while Neidhart tossed Sags out of the ring and went back to his corner in time for the ref to see Bret covering Brian. Winners: The Hart Foundation when Bret Hart pinned Brian Knobbs at 14:29 The Hart Foundation retained the WWF World Tag Team Championship Grade: B</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/beODEB8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/H4ASjok.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ihE1gO1.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/fX4rbc6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YQ8KoM9.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/FteupDm.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/C00ThOJ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/WfKDTq8.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Gorilla Monsoon threw it to a series of promos recorded earlier today before the Royal Rumble kicked off, with the various participants talking about how they were going to win the Royal Rumble and compete in the main event of WrestleMania VII for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Grade: A</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/ln5zPxD.jpg</div> #1: http://i.imgur.com/6vAp3h7.jpg Shawn Michaels #2: http://i.imgur.com/1yM6Z0V.jpg Marty Jannetty The crowd was eating it up that the Rockers drew numbers one and two, with Shawn Michaels drawing #1, and Marty Jannetty drawing #2. They shook hands at the onset, then went right into it, doing everything they could to try and eliminate each other. However, neither Rocker was successful as the buzzer sounded for the next competitor. #3: http://i.imgur.com/i93LDef.jpg The Mountie Still Alive: Shawn Michaels, 2:00 Marty Jannetty, 2:00 The Mountie was in at #3, and the Rockers immediately put their differences aside and went to work to try and eliminate the Mountie. They came close to eliminating him as they had him up against the ropes, but he poked both Shawn and Marty in the eyes, backing both of them off. Mountie then tried to eliminate Shawn, but Marty would make the save as the buzzer sounded once more. #4 http://i.imgur.com/kbFHoSg.jpg Haku Still Alive: Shawn Michaels, 4:00 Marty Jannetty, 4:00 The Mountie, 2:00 Bobby Heenan was completely biased for his family member, Haku, as he ran in to what looked like to even the odds with the Mountie against the Rockers. But after knocking both Shawn and Marty down with clotheslines, he went after the Mountie! Gorilla said that there was no way that Jimmy Hart was going to be happy about this watching on the monitor, but the Brain said "Well that little runt... I mean Jimmy Hart should know that it's every man for himself." Gorilla responded, saying "You just called him a runt!" To which Heenan replied, "I did not! I was coughing from all the excitement of the Royal Rumble!" Haku would turn his attention back to the Rockers as they tried to double up on him and the Mountie. Shawn was paired off with Mountie, while Marty was fighting off Haku as the buzzer sounded for the fifth participant. #5: http://i.imgur.com/xKrKAPV.jpg Tito Santana Still Alive: Shawn Michaels, 6:00 Marty Jannetty, 6:00 The Mountie, 4:00 Haku, 2:00 Tito Santana came running down to the ring, which Gorilla Monsoon thought was a mistake. Bobby Heenan: Tito can't help it. Those enchiladas he had at lunch today are kicking in. Gorilla: WILL YOU STOP?! The Rockers were double teaming on Haku, who fought hard against them, while Tito Santana turned his attention to the Mountie. As time went on and the crowd began the countdown, there had yet to be an elimination. The buzzer sounded and the crowd gasped at the sight of the next entrant. #6: http://i.imgur.com/YCwQfgw.jpg Vader Still Alive: Shawn Michaels, 8:00 Marty Jannetty, 8:00 The Mountie, 6:00 Haku, 4:00 Tito Santana, 2:00 Gorilla: Look at the size of that man in the mastodon helmet! The Brain: And there's smoke coming out of that helmet! Gorilla: Alright, I've been told in my headset by field reporter Sean Mooney that yes, that is indeed the mystery entrant, Vader! The Brain: Oh boy, and what a dangerous man he is! Even the toughest wrestlers in Japan don't want to fight this guy, that's how scary and downright nasty he is. The Rockers, the Mountie, Haku and Tito Santana all stopped what they were doing, trying to figure out what they were going to do with this monster of a man as he took off his mastodon helmet and entered the ring. Haku ran toward him first with a super kick attempt, but Vader grabbed his foot and knocked him down with a stiff clothesline. He picked Haku up and tossed him over the top rope and out of the ring. The Rockers, Tito Santana and the Mountie all ganged up on him, but to no avail as Vader eliminated them all one by one. Vader was now all by himself as he dared the next competitor to come into the ring, the buzzer sounding to signal the next wrestler. #7 http://i.imgur.com/lnm3vY3.jpg Greg "The Hammer" Valentine Still Alive: Vader, 2:00 The Hammer showed no fear as he entered the ring, taking the fight to the big man, but he was ultimately no match for Vader, who powerbombed him, then picked him up and tossed him out of the ring. Heenan shouted "NEXT!" as Vader was grinning, waiting for the next entrant. #8 http://i.imgur.com/Y4AU3QC.jpg "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka Still Alive: Vader, 4:00 The Superfly tried his hand at the man they call Vader, but had no such luck as "The Mastodon" put him away with ease, tossing him out. Vader waited for the next entrant as the buzzer sounded. #9 http://i.imgur.com/S8qajWj.jpg "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan Still Alive: Vader, 6:00 Jim Duggan made sure to take his trusty 2x4 with him as he marched on down to the ring. Vader tried to get the jump on him, but Duggan managed to hit the big man in the midsection with the 2x4. The crowd came alive as Duggan had the big man rocking for the first time in the match, nailing him int he head with the 2x4, finally knocking him off his feet after hitting him with the board several times. Bobby Heenan shouted how that wasn't fair, and Gorilla reminded him that there are no disqualifications in a Royal Rumble match. Duggan would eventually toss the board aside and went back to work on Vader, peppering him with right hands as the big man got back to his feet. Vader would fight back, but neither man was able to eliminate the other as Duggan snapped Vader's elimination streak for the time being. #10: http://i.imgur.com/2NZpadH.jpg "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich Still Alive: Vader, 8:00 Jim Duggan, 2:00 "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich was next up as he made his way into the ring and went to help Jim Duggan against Vader. They had the big man up in the corner at one point, trying to eliminate him. But Vader fought back, managing to back both of them off. However, once again, nobody was eliminated as the buzzer sounded. #11: http://i.imgur.com/QW6tyNv.jpg The Barbarian Still Alive: Vader, 10:00 Jim Duggan, 4:00 Kerry Von Erich, 2:00 The Barbarian joined the fray as Bobby Heenan said if there was anybody that could eliminate Vader, it would be this guy. However, Barbarian went after Kerry Von Erich while Vader paired off against Jim Duggan. Once again, nobody was eliminated as the buzzer sounded. #12: http://i.imgur.com/FteupDm.jpg Rick Martel Still Alive: Vader, 12:00 Jim Duggan, 6:00 Kerry Von Erich, 4:00 The Barbarian, 2:00 "The Model" Rick Martel was next up, and he decided to take his time getting to the ring, waiting for the opportune time to enter while everyone else duked it out. As he paced around outside the ring, Jim Duggan backed Vader up against the ropes, hitting him with several right hands. Duggan backed up and charged toward Vader with a running clothesline, but the big man ducked down and dumped Duggan up and over the top rope and to the floor with an overhead back body drop. Vader then turned his attention to Martel, daring him to enter the ring, but Martel held his hands up, as if to say, "I've got no problems with you." Vader shook his head and turned his attention to Kerry Von Erich and Barbarian, grabbing them both by the head and knocking them together with a double noggin knocker. Vader took Barbarian and tossed him out. Vader then went to work on Von Erich, and that's when Rick Martel slid into the ring, joining Vader in working over the Texas Tornado as the buzzer sounded. #13: http://i.imgur.com/DspdhRg.jpg Paul Roma Still Alive: Vader, 14:00 Kerry Von Erich, 6:00 Rick Martel, 2:00 Paul Roma jogged down to the ring, and joined in with Martel and Vader to work over Von Erich. But Vader seemed disgruntled with Roma and Martel trying to leach off of him, so he turned his attention to both of them, yelling at them as they begged off. He ran toward them and knocked them both down with a double clothesline. Vader picked up Rick Martel and tossed him over the top rope, but he turned around, not seeing that Martel managed to hold onto the ropes and land on the apron. Kerry Von Erich was back to his feet, but Vader clotheslined him over the top rope and onto the floor. Vader then went to pick up Paul Roma, hoisting him up into a military press while Kerry was struggling back up to his feet outside the ring. Vader then tossed Roma over the top rope with a Gorilla Press Slam, sending him crashing down onto the Tornado as the buzzer sounded. Rick Martel, meanwhile, was begging off of the big man. #14 http://i.imgur.com/1t3hkwR.jpg "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith Still Alive: Vader, 16:00 Rick Martel, 4:00 Rick Martel was begging off the man they call Vader, but it seemed as if he was saved by Davey Boy Smith wanting to match Vader power for power. Not so much because Davey Boy liked Martel because he didn't, but more because he wanted to test his mettle against Vader. Rick Martel decided to catch a breather while Davey Boy and Vader went at it. The buzzer sounded, and it was time for the next entrant. #15: http://i.imgur.com/YQ8KoM9.jpg Jake "The Snake" Roberts Still Alive: Vader, 18:00 Rick Martel, 6:00 Davey Boy Smith, 2:00 The crowd erupted as Jake Roberts ran down to the ring. The look of sheer terror on Rick Martel's face said it all. Martel was begging for mercy as Roberts entered the ring while Davey Boy and Vader were still trying to eliminate each other. Roberts didn't go for Martel's begging off, grabbing him by the head and hitting him with several right hand punches. He then went for a DDT, but Martel slid out under the bottom rope to try and get away from "The Snake," but Jake exited through the ropes(not over so that he wouldn't accidentally eliminate himself) and gave chase after Martel. Martel got back into the ring and immediately began stomping down on Jake as he slid back in. Martel went to pick Jake up, but Jake went to work again, peppering him with more right hands, knocking the Model down with an inverted atomic drop. Jake didn't want to finish him off just yet as it was obvious by the grin on his face that he wanted to toy with Martel some more. Jake continued to work over Martel as the buzzer sounded. #16: http://i.imgur.com/C00ThOJ.jpg Mr. Perfect Still Alive: Vader, 20:00 Rick Martel, 8:00 Davey Boy Smith, 4:00 Jake Roberts, 2:00 Mr. Perfect ran in to save the day for Rick Martel, immediately going after Jake Roberts. While they double teamed Jake, Davey Boy looked to have Vader where he wanted him after knocking him down with a clothesline. Davey was rallying the crowd behind him as Vader struggled back up to his feet. Davey went to charge in after Vader, but "The Mastodon" lifted him up and tossed him over the top rope and to the floor. Vader decided to take a bit of a breather while Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel continued working on Jake Roberts. The buzzer would sound, and Vader turned his attention to the entrance area. #17 http://i.imgur.com/e3s7xrF.jpg Tugboat Still Alive: Vader, 22:00 Rick Martel, 10:00 Jake Roberts, 4:00 Mr. Perfect, 2:00 Vader was ready for the mighty Tugboat, and the two behemoths went at it. Meanwhile, Jake Roberts managed to fight off both Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel, then went over to join Tugboat in trying to eliminate Vader. Mr. Perfect and Rick Martel decided to join in as well, and the crowd was buzzing as all four men were trying their best to eliminate Vader. However, the crowd died back down as Vader fought them all off. Vader went after Tugboat and tried to eliminate him as the clock was winding down. #18 http://i.imgur.com/YQHpU6f.jpg Earthquake Still Alive: Vader, 24:00 Rick Martel, 12:00 Jake Roberts, 6:00 Mr. Perfect, 4:00 Tugboat, 2:00 Rick Martel and Mr. Perfect were back to their feet and ran over to try and eliminate both Vader and Tugboat. Jake Roberts joined in, and the crowd was buzzing once again. Earthquake then entered the ring, ran over and clotheslined everyone, resulting in both Vader and Tugboat being eliminated. Earthquake talked trash to them from inside the ring, then decided to go to work on Jake Roberts. He stomped down on "The Snake," then began jumping up and down around him, getting the tremors ready. He ran the ropes, jumped up and came crashing down onto Jake with the Earthquake Splash. He then picked Jake up and tossed him out with ease. Rick Martel and Mr. Perfect were back to their feet, and they, along with Earthquake, were circling the ring, waiting to see who would strike first. Instead, they all shook hands, the fans booing them out of the building as they decided to wait and pounce on the first guy out of the dressing room. The countdown was on, and the buzzer sounded as the clocked reached zero. #19: http://i.imgur.com/beODEB8.jpg Hulk Hogan Still Alive: Rick Martel, 14:00 Mr. Perfect, 6:00 Earthquake, 2:00 The crowd came unglued as Hulk Hogan charged down to the ring. Martel, Perfect, and Earthquake all ambushed him before he even had a chance to tear his shirt off. However, he managed to fight them all off, tossing Rick Martel through the ropes, and Mr. Perfect through the ropes as well. Gorilla Monsoon noted that on commentary, reminding the fans that neither Martel nor Perfect were eliminated, both still in the match since they only went through the ropes. Hogan punched away at Earthquake, and knocked him down to one knee after bouncing off the ropes and hitting him with a running clothesline. Hogan cupped his ears, hearing the fans from all sides of the building, then ripped his shirt and immediately wrapped it around Earthquake's throat from behind, choking the big man with it. Hogan then played to the crowd, lifting his hands up as if he was ready to bodyslam the walking "Natural Disaster." Hogan went to pick Earthquake up, but the big man blocked it with a clubbing blow to the back. Rick Martel and Mr. Perfect were back to their feet and re-entered the ring, joining Earthquake in working over Hogan as the buzzer sounded. #20: http://i.imgur.com/DXLHXom.jpg Animal Still Alive: Rick Martel, 16:00 Mr. Perfect, 8:00 Earthquake, 4:00 Hulk Hogan, 2:00 Animal of the Legion of Doom made his way to the ring and saved the day for the Hulkster. Animal went right after Rick Martel and Mr. Perfect, knocking both of their heads together with a double noggin knocker. He then went after Earthquake, struggling to try and eliminate him. Hogan joined in with Animal in trying to get him up and over, but Martel and Perfect would eventually get back to their feet and break up the attempt. The buzzer sounded and it was time for another participant. #21: http://i.imgur.com/bfayA05.jpg Big Boss Man Still Alive: Rick Martel, 18:00 Mr. Perfect, 10:00 Earthquake, 6:00 Hulk Hogan, 4:00 Animal, 2:00 Mr. Perfect saw the Big Boss Man, and tried to get away from him, but Boss Man had already made into the ring and grabbed Perfect by the tights. Boss Man went to work on Perfect, while Animal paired off with Rick Martel, and Hulk Hogan with Earthquake. The three pairs were struggling to eliminate each other with no such luck as the buzzer went off for another competitor. #22: http://i.imgur.com/DmwVNQQ.jpg Smash Rick Martel, 20:00 Mr. Perfect, 12:00 Earthquake, 8:00 Hulk Hogan, 6:00 Animal, 4:00 Big Boss Man, 2:00 Smash of Demolition was next up, and Gorilla noted what a great shot that Demolition had, as it seemed all three members drew good numbers, and it could possibly come down to the three of them. He and Bobby Heenan pondered what could happen if the Rumble came down to Ax, Smash and Crush, reminding the folks what happened back in 1989 when Ax and Smash kicked off the Royal Rumble at numbers one and two, much like the Rockers this year. Smash went after Hogan, trying to help Earthquake eliminate him. Meanwhile, Perfect was trying to eliminate Boss Man, but no such luck. Martel had managed to get away from Animal after a rake to the eyes, then went to try and eliminate Boss Man. Hogan fought off Smash and Earthquake, but was still fighting with the Natural Disaster, so Smash went over to try and help Martel with Boss Man. They had him over the top rope, but he was holding on for dear life until Perfect ran in and helped them tip him over. Boss Man was red hot as the referees were forcing him to the back. Perfect laughed at him, and Heenan was laughing on commentary as the buzzer sounded. #23: http://i.imgur.com/XOtHdwp.jpg Hercules Still Alive: Rick Martel, 22:00 Mr. Perfect, 14:00 Earthquake, 10:00 Hulk Hogan, 8:00 Animal, 6:00 Hercules was next up, and he went right after Animal. Meanwhile, Rick Martel, Mr. Perfect and Smash went to try and help Earthquake with Hulk Hogan, but the Hulkster fought them all off. Hogan then picked up Smash and tossed him over the top rope and to the floor. Earthquake went after Hogan, but he picked him up and was able to bodyslam him this go around. But Perfect and Martel ambushed Hogan, working him over as time was winding down. #24 http://i.imgur.com/fX4rbc6.jpg Rowdy Roddy Piper Still Alive: Rick Martel, 24:00 Mr. Perfect, 16:00 Earthquake, 12:00 Hulk Hogan, 10:00 Animal, 8:00 Hercules, 2:00 The crowd went crazy again as Rowdy Roddy Piper ran down to the ring, looking to seize his opportunity at becoming the #1 contender to the top prize in the WWF. Piper helped Hogan fend off Martel and Perfect, then he and Hogan worked together to eliminate Earthquake to a huge pop. Then they immediately turned on each other, fighting as if it were 1985 all over again. But that didn't last long as Rick Martel and Mr. Perfect went after them. Meanwhile, Animal and Hercules were still going at it. #25 http://i.imgur.com/H4ASjok.jpg "Macho King" Randy Savage Rick Martel, 26:00 Mr. Perfect, 18:00 Hulk Hogan, 12:00 Animal, 10:00 Hercules, 4:00 Roddy Piper, 2:00 The Macho King sprinted down to the ring and went to help Mr. Perfect try and eliminate Hulk Hogan while Rowdy Roddy Piper had his hands full with Rick Martel. Hogan managed to stave off elimination by fighting back against Perfect and Savage while Animal and Hercules eliminated each other when Animal ran and clotheslined himself and Hercules over the top rope and to the floor right as the buzzer sounded. #26: http://i.imgur.com/Aaf0b3k.jpg Hawk Still Alive: Rick Martel, 28:00 Mr. Perfect, 20:00 Hulk Hogan, 14:00 Roddy Piper, 4:00 Randy Savage, 2:00 Hawk of the Legion of Doom made his way down the aisle and went to check on Animal to make sure he was OK, only to get ambushed from behind by Hercules. Hawk and Hercules were fighting it out at ringside, with referees gathering all around to get them separated. Paul Roma and Slick came running out, and a big shouting match involving Power & Glory and the Legion of Doom was going on at ringside while the refs worked together to get everyone separated. Herc and Jerk, as Gorilla referred to Power & Glory, went to the back with Slick while the refs worked to calm Animal down. Hawk entered the ring and went to help Hulk Hogan with Randy Savage. Animal eventually went to the back with an army of security escorting him to make sure that Power & Glory didn't try to jump him in the back. The match went on as it was time for another wrestler. #27: http://i.imgur.com/xJw11WD.jpg Ax Still Alive: Rick Martel, 30:00 Mr. Perfect, 22:00 Hulk Hogan, 16:00 Roddy Piper, 6:00 Randy Savage, 4:00 Hawk, 2:00 Ax of Demolition was up next, and now it was truly becoming every man for himself. Hogan was paired off with Mr. Perfect; Roddy Piper was fighting with Rick Martel; Randy Savage was going at it with Hawk, and Ax decided to go after anything that moved. He went to work on Hawk, helping Savage to eliminate him. Savage shook hands with Ax, only for Ax to clothesline him down to the canvas. Ax went to work on the Macho King, but as he went to pick him up, Savage nailed him with a low blow, then grabbed him by the head and tossed him over the top rope as the clock was winding down. #28: http://i.imgur.com/pspaiRB.jpg The Undertaker Still Alive: Rick Martel, 32:00 Mr. Perfect, 24:00 Hulk Hogan, 18:00 Roddy Piper, 8:00 Randy Savage, 6:00 There was an eerie feeling as the Undertaker made his way down to the ring. Rowdy Roddy Piper immediately went after him, but that proved to be a mistake as the Undertaker eliminated him by ducking down and tossing him over the top rope with an overhead back body drop when Piper tried to clothesline out of the ring. Hogan, Perfect, Martel and Savage all tried eliminating the Undertaker, but to no avail as he kept knocking them all down. However, everyone was able to stave off elimination as the clock was winding down. #29: http://i.imgur.com/ELERxIa.jpg Crush Still Alive: Rick Martel, 34:00 Mr. Perfect, 26:00 Hulk Hogan, 20:00 Randy Savage, 8:00 The Undertaker, 2:00 With six men once again in the ring, the participants would all pair off once again; Hogan was duking it out with Savage; Martel and Perfect started going at it; and Crush went after the Undertaker. Nobody was able to eliminate anybody as the clock wound down for the final participant, Dino Bravo. #30: http://i.imgur.com/k9ceUAg.jpg Dino Bravo Still Alive: Rick Martel, 36:00 Mr. Perfect, 28:00 Hulk Hogan, 22:00 Randy Savage, 10:00 The Undertaker, 4:00 Dino Bravo may have drawn the best number in the lot, but it certainly wasn't a lucky number as he didn't last long, eliminated by the Undertaker, who then proceeded to eliminate Crush while Hogan eliminated Rick Martel, who lasted the longest by lasting 37:14. The final four came down to Mr. Perfect, the Undertaker, "Macho King" Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan. Savage managed to talk Perfect and Taker into joining forces, all three men working to try and eliminate Hogan. But the Hulkster fought back. He knocked Savage down with a big boot, but Undertaker grabbed him from behind. Mr. Perfect went to run the ropes and attempted a dropkick, but Hogan ducked, causing Perfect to knock Taker down one knee with a dropkick. Taker was not happy and immediately went after Perfect while Hogan and Savage were back at it. Taker grabbed Perfect by the throat and tossed him up and over the top rope. The Undertaker then turned his attention back to Hulk Hogan, grabbing him by the head from behind. Taker hit Hogan with a headbutt to the back of his head several times, then turned him around and chokeslammed him down to the canvas. The Undertaker then went to run the ropes, jumped up in the air and went for an elbow drop, but Hogan rolled out of the way as Taker crashed down to the canvas. Taker and Hogan both got back to their feet, with Hogan nailing Taker with several right hands while Savage rested in the corner. Taker, however, fought back with a thrust to Hogan's throat, and Hogan was holding his throat, gasping for air. Taker had Hogan up against the ropes, so he went to run the ropes, came bouncing off the other side of the ring and attempted a big boot. But Hogan sidestepped out of the way, and the Undertaker's leg wound up over the top rope as he crotched himself. Hogan backed up and ran over, clotheslining Taker over the top rope and to the floor. The crowd was on their feet as it came down to Hulk Hogan and the Macho King. They circled the ring, looking to see who would make the first move when Sgt. Slaughter decided to come down the aisle. Two of the referees ran over to warn Slaughter to go back to the locker room area and get ready for his title match against the Ultimate Warrior, but Slaughter just being in the aisle was enough of a distraction to Hulk Hogan to cause him to climb up to the middle turnbuckle, yelling at Slaughter to come down to the ring. "Macho King" Randy Savage took advantage of the distraction as he ran up and nailed Hogan with a double axe handle to the back, knocking him up and over the top rope and to the floor while Slaughter went to the back. Winner: "Macho King" Randy Savage, last eliminating Hulk Hogan at 64:50 Randy Savage earned a WWF World Heavyweight Title match at WrestleMania VII Grade: A</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/jrkWZOp.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/1cQTgs9.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Gorilla Monsoon couldn't believe the "miscarriage of justice" we had just witnessed when Sgt. Slaughter distracted Hulk Hogan, allowing "Macho King" Randy Savage to "steal the Royal Rumble." Bobby Heenan, meanwhile, said that Hogan was a big, dumb oaf for allowing Slaughter to distract him so easily. Gorilla then threw it to Vince McMahon, who caught up with Sgt. Slaughter backstage, asking him just why he distracted Hulk Hogan. Slaughter: Why?! Because I can't stand the thought of that American slime coming anywhere near the WWF World Heavyweight Title that I will be winning tonight. I would be honored to fight a man of integrity such as "Macho King" Randy Savage at WrestleMania. McMahon: Well you know Hogan is looking for you now, right?! Slaughter: I'm not worried about that maggot because I know security is going to be keeping him back away from me. As for the Ultimate Puke, get ready for the war of your life! I will crush you with such force, that it will make the Vietnam War look like a game of patty cake! Grade: B</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/syLsAdk.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/11whltt.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Mean Gene Okerlund was backstage with the Ultimate Warrior in his locker room, and the Warrior talked about how Slaughter was the real maggot by turning on his country, and that he would run over him as if Slaughter was being run over by thousands of raging elephants. Grade: A*</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/7Sufd92.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> The Ultimate Warrior vs. Sgt. Slaughter http://i.imgur.com/11whltt.jpg vs. http://i.imgur.com/1cQTgs9.jpg The referee was being very lenient for this match as he wanted to ensure that we would see a definite winner. Slaughter and Warrior took the fight to each other and to the outside, turning this match into a pier six brawl. Toward the end of the match, Slaughter was choking Warrior on the ropes, and the referee was trying to physically get Slaughter off of Warrior after he reached the count of five, but Slaughter shoved the referee down. Slaughter then picked Warrior up and slammed him down with a gutwrench suplex. Slaughter gave the cutthroat sign when the crowd started to go crazy. It was Hulk Hogan, and he was mad as hell! Slaughter turned around to see Hogan down at ringside, and Hogan threw white powder into his face! Hogan marched to the back as Slaughter was swinging wildly. Warrior was back up and ran over, clotheslining Slaughter down to the canvas. He then went to run the ropes, came off and crashed down onto Slaughter with a Running Splash. The ref crawled over and made the three count. Winner: The Ultimate Warrior w/a Running Splash at 16:42 after interference from Hulk Hogan The Ultimate Warrior retains the WWF World Heavyweight Championship Grade: B+</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/H4ASjok.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/11whltt.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Slaughter rolled out of the ring and started to regain his vision, then immediately made a beeline for the exit. Meanwhile, the crowd was going nuts as the Warrior was celebrating his victory when who should come down to the ring but "Macho King" Randy Savage, with Sensational Queen Sherri in tow. Macho King got into the ring and had a staredown with the Warrior, but they managed not to come to blows as a team of officials managed to keep them apart. Grade: A*</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i.imgur.com/beODEB8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/1cQTgs9.jpg<div style="text-align:center;"></div> Gorilla Monsoon said there was a commotion in the back and asked the camera crew to get a shot of what was going on. The cameras go backstage, and we see Hulk Hogan and Sgt. Slaughter were tearing everything up, hitting each other with anything that wasn't bolted down as security had to rush in and try to get this wild brawl separated! Grade: A*</div></blockquote> Overall Show Grade: B+ PPV Buy Rate: 2.46 ((Backstage Notes: Mr. Fuji lifted the mood in the locker room by sharing his road stories.))</div> OK, I'm exhausted after writing the Royal Rumble match, lol. I'll post the prediction stats tomorrow. Thanks everybody for participating and hope you enjoyed the show!

Warhawk8492 · November 18, 2013

Dude that is awesome great booking and dairy entry, glad to see Randy Savage won the Rumble. He is awesome.

Mattywood · November 18, 2013

Now time for the prediction stats. I'll have this particular round go until WrestleMania. After WrestleMania, whoever has the most points in the standings will get to pick who I can try to sign, given that the worker in question is available to be signed. Also, in future predictions, I'll add in Match of the Night. I forgot to do so for this show. And since Final Four could be hard to predict, I went with Final Countdown's method of scoring a point for each final participant someone got right. Lastly, major kudos to JudgeJuryExecutioner for being the only person to correctly predict the mystery entrant! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Prediction Scores out of a possible 14: Beejus: 11 Rare Kuma: 10 JudgeJuryExecutioner: 10 flaviooooo: 10 DanMTheMan: 9 The Final Countdown: 9 Ayden: 8 RingRider: 7 LordofGustav: 7 RatedRKO16: 6 EZE85: 6 Russelrules44: 6 Smasher1311: 5 Kijar: 3</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Overall Standings by points: Beejus: 11 Rare Kuma: 10 JudgeJuryExecutioner: 10 flaviooooo: 10 DanMTheMan: 9 The Final Countdown: 9 Ayden: 8 RingRider: 7 LordofGustav: 7 RatedRKO16: 6 EZE85: 6 Russelrules44: 6 Smasher1311: 5 Kijar: 3</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Warhawk8492" data-cite="Warhawk8492" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Dude that is awesome great booking and dairy entry, glad to see Randy Savage won the Rumble. He is awesome.</div></blockquote> MILK-O-MANIA IS RUNNING WILD!!!! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

LordofGustav · November 18, 2013

Impressive!!

I didn't expect Vader to come!

Also, like the idea of giving Rotundo similar gimmicks to IRS. Just like TFC's Michael Pulitzer, there's your Mike Sekulow.

Mattywood · November 18, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LordofGustav" data-cite="LordofGustav" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Impressive!! I didn't expect Vader to come! Also, like the idea of giving Rotundo similar gimmicks to IRS. Just like TFC's Michael Pulitzer, there's your Mike Sekulow.</div></blockquote> That's pretty much what gave me the inspiration for Mike Sekulow, Countdown's idea of giving Mike Rotundo an alternate gimmick that fits with his IRS attire. Plus it gave me a great way to explain Ax coming back after being "suspended," and I'm hoping he'll help get one of my new signings over(won't say who). And I figured if I'm going to go WrestleCrap, go all the way with Mike being a "relative" of famed religious attorney Jay Sekulow, but be "ashamed" of his relative and never mention him again after that. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

LordofGustav · November 18, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That's pretty much what gave me the inspiration for Mike Sekulow, Countdown's idea of giving Mike Rotundo an alternate gimmick that fits with his IRS attire. Plus it gave me a great way to explain Ax coming back after being "suspended," and I'm hoping he'll help get one of my new signings over(won't say who). And I figured if I'm going to go WrestleCrap, go all the way with Mike being a "relative" of famed religious attorney Jay Sekulow, but be "ashamed" of his relative and never mention him again after that. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Never heard from Jay Sekulow before. Mainly that's because i'm not from the USA. But still, it's a great gimmick anyway! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Mattywood · November 18, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LordofGustav" data-cite="LordofGustav" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Never heard from Jay Sekulow before. Mainly that's because i'm not from the USA. But still, it's a great gimmick anyway! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Funny you should say that you like the gimmick because it scored a 100! <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Beejus · November 18, 2013

Sekulow is an interesting route, I have a similar idea in mind for my WCW but yet very different... anyways glad to see that Warrior/Savage will get to have a top billing for Mania 7, also very intrigued at where you'll be taking Vader after the great Rumble showing!

And hey, I'm in first so far! Woo me! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

LordofGustav · November 18, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Funny you should say that you like the gimmick because it scored a 100! <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> That reminds when i played that same mod and i gave Shane Douglas a Fabulous Heel gimmick, and it went A*. In that then i decided to call him "Shining" Shane Douglas. But anyway, i'm eager to see what will happen between Warrior and Savage for the WWF Championship!

Mattywood · November 18, 2013

That reminds me, I'm sure there are some wondering why I put the title match on last instead of the Rumble. Well, I thought I was going to get bit with what I now call the Rumble Curse, which is where no matter the talent you have in a battle royal, it has a very high chance of getting dinged and graded down severely for things such as "the match was limited given the number of competitors involved." I forgot about Warrior's stamina(or lack thereof), which brought the match between Warrior and Slaughter below the Rumble. If I was God and knew that was going to happen, then I would have flipped those two matches. Obviously, I'm not God so what happened on the show is what you have.

JudgeJuryExecutioner · November 19, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Lastly, major kudos to JudgeJuryExecutioner for being the only person to correctly predict the mystery entrant!</div></blockquote> Its funny because I seen what everyone else was saying and just thought for a second, if I were you... who would I bring in? And for some reason, Vader just kinda made sense. Love that you brought him in with the smoking metal head-gear as well. Always thought that was pretty badass. Anyhow, fantastic show! Really glad Savage won. And the whole 'Model/Perfect working together throughout' was brilliant old-school heel tactics. Also, ya totally caught me off guard with Rotundo. I was pretty damn sure the Demolition-Lawyer was gonna be Clarence Mason. Lmao. Cant wait to see where this goes heading forward.

Jaysin · November 19, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36794" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That reminds me, I'm sure there are some wondering why I put the title match on last instead of the Rumble. Well, I thought I was going to get bit with what I now call the Rumble Curse, which is where no matter the talent you have in a battle royal, it has a very high chance of getting dinged and graded down severely for things such as "the match was limited given the number of competitors involved." I forgot about Warrior's stamina(or lack thereof), which brought the match between Warrior and Slaughter below the Rumble. If I was God and knew that was going to happen, then I would have flipped those two matches. Obviously, I'm not God so what happened on the show is what you have.</div></blockquote> Wasn't that one of the changes TEW2013 had? Like, got rid of that or made t far more lenient?

Ritchardo · November 19, 2013

Missed the predictions on this one... still enjoyed the show though! Vader made a real splash but I love, love, loved the nod to reality by giving Rick Martel a lengthy run as the 'coward' of the match!

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