WWF, 1997: A New Year, A New Era

wayfaringwalrus · August 28, 2016

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WWF RAW IS WAR: The Night after the Montreal Screwjob

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“Good evening ladies and gentlemen, from the Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio, alongside me Jerry ‘the King’ Lawler, I’m Jim Ross, this is Monday Night RAW and after a turbulent twenty four hours, boy, do we have a show for you this evening.”

“I still can’t believe what happened last night JR. I’m still in shock!”

“That damn McMahon screwed Bret Hart out of the championship at Survivor Series, right in his hometown.”

“Oh come on, Shawn Michaels won that title fair and square JR, I saw Bret tap right in front of us.”

“Bret didn’t tap, what are you, crazy?! Earl Hebner conspired with Vince McMahon to make Michaels the champion, I saw it with my own damn eyes.”

“That’s not what I saw!”

♫ No Chance… No Chance in Hell… ♫

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“Speaking of McMahon, here’s the devil himself. I wonder what this son of a bitch has got to say for himself”

Vince McMahon walks down to the ring, smugly grinning to himself, before picking up a microphone as deafening boos echo around the arena.

“SHUT UP!” Vince yells, as the booing gets louder.

“Let’s address the Elephant in the room… there was a title change that some might say… wasn’t ethical… AUSTIN SHOULD NEVER HAVE WON THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP!”

The crowd drowns out McMahon’s monologue with abuse and booing.

“LET ME FINISH, DAMMIT!” Vince shouts, the veins on his neck bulging.

“Austin wasn’t medically cleared by WWF doctors to wrestle with his neck injury, and as such, I’m left with no choice but to declare the Intercontinental title vacant as of right now.”

“Oh what in God’s name, McMahon’s screwed Austin aswell!”

“HOWEVER… SHUT UP!… However, since I’m a fair man, Austin will get a chance to win the title tonight in a fair contest, right here on RAW against Owen Hart. To make sure that the match is… fair… we’ll need a special referee to officiate. Someone well respected, a great referee with dignity and honour. I can think of no-one better than our very own… Earl Hebner… and as we don’t want any ‘outside interference’, we’ll be holding it in a steel cage.”

“It’s a total screwjob King! I can’t believe this, how the hell is Austin meant to win?! Not medically cleared, then why for the love of God is he letting Austin wrestle tonight?!”

“Earl Hebner is one of the greatest referees in WWF history, JR, what’s your problem? Hey, it’s dangerous to wrestle with a neck injury, you can’t blame McMahon for being cautious.”

“Oh give me a break…”

Rating:

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GOLDUST w/Luna Vachon VS VADER

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In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Vader defeated Goldust in 11:49 by pinfall with a Power Bomb.

Rating:

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DISCIPLES OF APOCALYPSE VS THE NATION OF DOMINATION

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In a poor match, Nation Of Domination (Faarooq, D’Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa) defeated Disciples of Apocalypse (8-Ball, Chainz and Skull) in 7:39 when 8-Ball got disqualified after going into a rage and refusing to stop assaulting Kama Mustafa. During the match we also had Kama Mustafa turn on Faarooq.

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After the match has ended, The Rock charges down to the ring. The crowd cheers excitedly, but the cheers soon change to boos as The Rock joins in the beatdown. All 3 stand in the middle of the ring and do the Nation salute.

“I can’t believe this JR! Why are the Nation turning on Faarooq?!”

“I don’t know King, but you can never trust anyone in this business, believe me”

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MARC MERO w/Sable VS STEVE BLACKMAN

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In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn’t have much heat, Marc Mero defeated Steve Blackman in 7:47 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press after Sable interfered.

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Backstage, Earl Hebner is face down in the locker room as Degeneration-X are trying to revive him by slapping him gently in the face. Triple H gives up, looks angry and storms out as Michaels continues to try and stir Hebner.

“Oh, there goes our ‘Special referee’ King. If you step into the Rattlesnake’s nest, you’re gonna get bitten.”

"That's all well and good, but now we don't have a referee!"

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LEGION OF DOOM VS NEW AGE OUTLAWS - TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

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In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, New Age Outlaws defeated Legion Of Doom in 13:57 when Road Dogg defeated Road Warrior Animal by pinfall with a Piledriver following a low blow on Animal from Chyna. New Age Outlaws make defence number 1 of their WWF World Tag Team titles.

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STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN VS OWEN HART – IC TITLE STEEL CAGE MATCH

♫ Glass breaking ♫

Austin storms purposefully and directly to the ring, eyeing up the cage and staring at Owen Hart.

“Austin looks like a man possessed tonight, honestly, I’m scared for Hart.”

“But we still don’t have a referee.”

“You go and get in there JR!”

“I’m not going anywhere near the Rattlesnake tonight!”

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♫ The Degeneration X theme plays ♫

SPECIAL GUEST REFEREE: TRIPLE H

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“You’ve got to be kidding me.”

In a superb match, Steve Austin defeated Owen Hart in a 1 vs 1 Cage Modern match in 27:43 when Steve Austin escaped the cage, despite Triple H’s best attempts to stop him.

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AUSTIN WINS THE INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE.

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As Austin grabs the belt from the timekeepers area, slings it over his shoulder and begins to storm back down the entrance ramp, he is met by the other members of DX, including new members Road Dogg and Billy Gunn. An all out brawl occurs.

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“Good God almighty, STUNNER! A STUNNER TO SHAWN MICHAELS! A STUNNER TO THE CHAMP! A STUNNER TO CHYNA, AUSTIN’S CLEARING HOUSE!”

Stunner upon Stunner is inflicted on DX, who all go careening through the air before laying lifeless on the entrance ramp.

“Someone call the cops! Austin’s gone crazy!”

After they’re all laid out on the floor, Austin stands in the middle of the devastation, raising his arm to the sky with the belt in his hand.

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“Goodnight folks, see you on Sunday for what promises to be an amazing pay-per view at In Your House!”

OVERALL SHOW RATING:
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NEXT EPISODE:

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WWF: IN YOUR HOUSE - DEGENERATION X

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Goldust was wasted on drugs during his match with Vader. A contribution to charity has been made out of the fine he received.

Rhodes is said to be furious at this action and, as a result, has been sent on gardening leave for a week, meaning he misses out on In Your House.

Around the World:

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WCW Nitro rating:
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Davey Boy Smith defeated Randy Savage.
Curt Hennig defeated Prince Iaukea to retain US title.
Ray Traylor defeated Louie Spicolli.
Lex Luger defeated Rocco Rock.
Rick Martel defeated Evan Karagias.

The Sandman has declared that he is single-handedly carrying the ECW, which has infuriated many of his colleagues.

Kenta Kobashi won an Internet poll for Best Worker in the World.

BestInThaWorld21 · August 28, 2016

I will be following this one!

Just a note:

That IC belt wasn't introuduced until-after WM 14 when The Rock was seen using it in a promo.

So you may wanna change to the 1986 -1998 black strap belt!

wayfaringwalrus · August 28, 2016

I will be following this one!

Just a note:
That IC belt wasn't introuduced until-after WM 14 when The Rock was seen using it in a promo.
So you may wanna change to the 1986 -1998 black strap belt!

Thanks mate I will do. I think it's the default one for the MA mod so I just used it, might be wrong and have changed it myself at some point though!

wayfaringwalrus · August 29, 2016

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/ci0WvBF.jpg WWF IN YOUR HOUSE: WEEK 1, DECEMBER 1997</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/V9Xzk0Q.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EBllJLl.jpg</div> "Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this very special presentation of WWF: In Your House, from a sold out Madison Square Garden in New York City! Alongside me tonight as always, Jerry 'The King' Lawler and King, which match are you most excited for tonight? There are so many to pick from!" "Well like you say JR, there's too many to choose from. I'm really looking forward to Shawn Michaels teaching Ken Shamrock a thing or two, then of course there's the Open Tag Team Title match - The New Age Outlaws have said they'll face anyone, yes, anyone, here tonight with the titles on the line." "It's not just DX though of course, let's not forget that we'll be crowning the inaugural Light Heavyweight Champion!" "Now that, I can't wait for! It's going to be a great night JR!" <div style="text-align:center;">♫ No Chance… No Chance in Hell… ♫ http://i.imgur.com/KSKNvrF.jpg http://i.imgur.com/2jrljZ7.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/oOjxGkY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/zjuCz9q.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/CsMWttS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/DjtBDVQ.jpg</div> Vince McMahon walks down to the ring, laughing and joking with the members of Degeneration X. "Oh not this S.O.B. again, and he's surrounded by DX, his own personal little protection bracket!" "You should start showing Mr McMahon the respect he deserves, JR." "Give me a break, the McMahons wouldn't know about respect if it slapped them right in the face." Triple H and Shawn Michaels hold the ropes to allow Mr McMahon to enter the ring, he nods and smiles courteously at them, before calling for a microphone. "Quiet JR! The boss wants to speak!" Once again, boos reign down on McMahon, but he appears unfazed. "Good evening, New York City. Before you stands the greatest group of individuals our business has ever seen... Triple H, our esteemed European Champion... The New Age Outlaws, the most dangerous tag team of all time... The Ninth Wonder of the World, Chyna... and I'm sure I'm forgetting somebody..." Degeneration X and McMahon start looking at each other with confused expressions on their face, before Shawn Michaels points at himself and mouths "Me?" to McMahon. "Oh yes, Shawn Michaels, the Champion who sent Bret Hart, the 'Excellence of Execution' to the company where the Big Boys go to collect their paychecks and retire." "Now he's mocking one of the greatest athletes in WWF history, the man who made him millions. There's no low McMahon won't stoop to!" "So, tonight will go down as a historic night in the Chronicles of Degeneration X, as all members will defend their titles, right here in Madison Square Garden. However, there is one belt that seems to be missing... AUSTIN, GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE RIGHT NOW!" The crowd cheer and look expectantly at the ramp, waiting for Stone Cold to appear. "He's calling out Stone Cold, is he crazy?! Did he not see what Austin did to DX on RAW?" <div style="text-align:center;">♫ Shamrock's theme plays ♫ http://i.imgur.com/IbFgFxK.jpg</div> Ken Shamrock storms towards the end of the entrance ramp with a microphone in his hand to a great ovation. "What's Ken Shamrock doing out here King?! Where's Austin?" "Cut the music... McMahon, there's only one thing on my mind tonight, and that's stopping you from getting your way, punk. I'm going to beat Michaels into the floor and walk out of here with that title." Shawn Michaels feigns fear, pretending to shake uncontrollably. "See, the only concern I got is that it's not gonna be a fair fight, with all his little punk friends getting involved. If he's man enough, he'll accept my proposal." Vince McMahon goes to talk, before Michaels snatches the microphone from his hands. "I am the man Shamrock, who are you? I don't see any gold around your waist." "Me? I'm the guy who's going to snap your ankle like a twig in our Submission match tonight, if you got the balls that is" Michaels pauses and seems deep in thought about it, as the rest of the members of DX shake their heads at him. "You've got your match." "Oh my God King, we're going to see the World's Most Dangerous man, a former UFC Champion, go up against Michaels in a Submission match!" "Let's hope he's got good insurance!" <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/xS5uw4r.jpg</div> ]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> "Up first folks, the very first ever Light Heavyweight Championship match. I think McMahon forgot to enter any of his puppets into this one." "I've been looking forward to this one!" <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/GMGljhw.jpg LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH MARC MERO VS STEVE BLACKMAN VS BRIAN CHRISTOPHER VS FLASH FUNK VS SAVIO VEGA VS SCOTT TAYLOR http://i.imgur.com/13UqTYQ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vNQVFrc.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YmkdGIj.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/VIAO5UM.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/wACpKBy.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/87k7Mm0.jpg</div> In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Steve Blackman defeated Marc Mero, Scott Taylor, Brian Christopher, Flash Funk and Savio Vega in 11:40 when Steve Blackman defeated Marc Mero by pinfall. <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/0Ty0nzL.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> "Well, congratulations to our new champ, and speaking of new champions, up next is the open invitation set by the New Age Outlaws. Anyone could walk out from those curtains!" "I'm quite excited JR!" <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/gX20frS.jpg</div> Jim Cornette walks down to the ring, standing opposite the New Age Outlaws who look bemused. "Evening fellas, now, I know what you might be thinking, that you ain't seen me around for a while, but I've been out recruitin' and I've got a tag team who are going to knock your damn socks off!" Road Dogg and Billy Gunn look at each other with a little bit of concern. "Introducing... the most charismatic, exciting, dynamic duo that will ever compete in the World Wrestling Federation... HOGG WILD!" Road Dogg mouths "Hogg Wild?" to Billy Gunn, who shrugs. <div style="text-align:center;">♫ The New Age Outlaws theme plays ♫</div> "Oh you didn't know-ow? Your ass better call somebodyyyy!" The New Age Outlaws look angrily at the ramp, waiting for whoever stole their theme tune. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/9LNPbvP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/aum8VY5.jpg</div> "Oh God King, it's those farmers again, the Godwinns" "But Cornette just said the New Age Outlaws would be facing Hogg Wild, what the hell are these guys doing out here?" The Godwinns arrive at the ring apron. "Cut the music. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, farm animals of any variety, Jim Cornette and associates proudly brings to you, it's future WWF Tag Team Champions of the wooorld, The Road Hogg Jimmy Jukes, the Lard Ass Hillbilly Gunn, Hogg Wild!" "Oh good lord." All five men in the ring start laughing with each other and high fiving. <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/fD31nrz.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/At7bfpN.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center;">HOGG WILD VS THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS - TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/9LNPbvP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/aum8VY5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zjuCz9q.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/oOjxGkY.jpg</div> In a match where Hogg Wild spent most of the time arguing with one another, the New Age Outlaws picked up an easy win. Hogg Wild seemed completely content to lose, and it was almost as if the match was fixed from the off. <div style="text-align:center;">THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS RETAIN THE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS.</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/fD31nrz.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/RizRqsa.jpg</div> <div style="text-align:center;">TRIPLE H VS AHMED JOHNSON - EUROPEAN TITLE MATCH</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/2jrljZ7.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/72B7wpO.jpg</div> Triple H toys with Ahmed Johnson, absolutely destroying him physically and mentally in the ring, taunting him and looking in a completely different league to the brute. Referee Mike Chioda eventually has to try and stop Triple H from breaking Johnson's ribs in the corner, to which Helmsley responds by turning around and knocking Chioda unconscious, before continuing his beatdown. Suddenly, Stone Cold Steve Austin sprints down the entrance ramp with a chair, and slides in the ring to a massive pop from the crowd. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/VKCsMPl.jpg</div> "IT'S AUSTIN! AUSTIN'S HERE! STONE COLD! STONE COLD!" "REF, WAKE UP!" "AUSTIN'S GOT A CHAIR!" "LOOK OUT HUNTER!" Triple H only sees him when it's too late and gets leathered with a chair shot to the head. Stone Cold starts pummeling Triple H with the chair, painting the ring crimson with his blood while Ahmed Johnson looks on from the corner aghast. Once Triple H isn't moving, Austin beckons to Johnson to go over and pin him, which Ahmed does. Austin pulls the referee over and starts shouting at him until he counts to three. <div style="text-align:center;">AHMED JOHNSON IS THE NEW EUROPEAN CHAMPION. Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/Cn0Jkd9.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> "I can't believe what we've just witnessed King, Stone Cold getting some good old fashioned revenge on DX! That's got to hurt Triple H!" <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/VKCsMPl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/72B7wpO.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/IsOaEbf.jpg</div> Ahmed Johnson is celebrating in the ring next to Austin, who glares at him. Ahmed extends his hand to shake with Stone Cold, who responds by sticking his middle fingers up and Stone Cold Stunnering him, then turning on the referee who is finally on his feet and doing the same to him. "Good God, who's going to stop Austin?! He's completely out of control!" Austin picks up a microphone: "McMahon, I'm coming for you, you son of a bitch!" <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/y8LPtWr.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">FAAROOQ VS KAMA MUSTAFA http://i.imgur.com/1a0p20I.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/rbxfIDQ.jpg</div> In an act of revenge, Faarooq tore into Kama Mustafa, who had little reply for Faarooq's power, eventually succumbing to the Dominator and being pinned. <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/fD31nrz.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/VKCsMPl.jpg</div> Austin is walking around the backstage area of Madison Square Garden, asking staff members if they've seen Vince McMahon. He sees a locker room, forcefully pulls open the door and stands in the entrance way. "You seen Vince?" "Who's he talking to JR?" <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/RrQxXOQ.jpg</div> The cameraman walks around behind Austin to reveal The Undertaker warming up for his match. The Undertaker turns, looks at Austin, then silently barges past him, heading towards the Arena. <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/34DdQ5g.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">THE ROCK VS THE UNDERTAKER - FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/mg4yayl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/RrQxXOQ.jpg</div> The match spilled through the crowd and eventually into the parking lot, where Kane was waiting with Paul Bearer. Kane and the Undertaker beat the hell out of each other, before eventually the Undertaker gets the upper hand and throws Kane into a dumpster. The Undertaker tombstones the Rock on top of a static taxi, crushing the roof, before pinning him on top of the wreckage. Both men are left exhausted and laying on top of the taxi. <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/SdBXZZG.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/VKCsMPl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/KSKNvrF.jpg</div> Backstage with Austin again, who has cornered Vince McMahon, who was hiding in an office. "Oh no! Not the boss! Don't do something stupid Stone Cold!" <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/2jrljZ7.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/oOjxGkY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/zjuCz9q.jpg</div> Stone Cold runs at Vince and gets a couple of punches in before he's blindsided by a blood-soaked Triple H who has a sledgehammer. Triple H and the New Age Outlaws beat down on Austin until he is laying completely motionless. DX and McMahon walk out of the office laughing, leaving Austin comatose behind them. "Goddammit, Austin's out cold. Someone call 911!" <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/xS5uw4r.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/DyakYqL.jpg SHAWN MICHAELS VS KEN SHAMROCK - SUBMISSION MATCH FOR THE WWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP http://i.imgur.com/CsMWttS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/IbFgFxK.jpg </div> In a match that exhibited great technical flair, Shamrock looked to be getting the upper hand for the most part. However, Chyna had other ideas and slid a chair into the ring when the referee's back was turned, then distracted him. Having laid Shamrock out with the chair, Michaels locked the sharpshooter in. While Shamrock didn't tap, he couldn't respond by attempting to crawl to the ropes and the referee was left with no choice but to ring the bell. "Michaels had to cheat again just to pick up the victory tonight King, this DX/McMahon partnership makes me sick" <div style="text-align:center;">SHAWN MICHAELS RETAINS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP.</div> As Michaels stands victorious in the ring, he is joined by the other members of DX and McMahon who all celebrate together as they are bombarded by debris thrown from the crowd. <div style="text-align:center;">Rating:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/Hy29H2J.jpg </div>]</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/V9Xzk0Q.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EBllJLl.jpg</div> "Well on this, a night where we saw absolute carnage and bedlam and DX lose one of their belts, we hope you enjoyed the ride folks. We'll see you again tomorrow night for Monday Night Raw where we'll hopefully get updates about the conditions of Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ken Shamrock. Thank you and goodnight from Madison Square Garden." <div style="text-align:center;">OVERALL SHOW RATING:</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/NfFB6SS.jpg</div></div></blockquote>

BestInThaWorld21 · August 29, 2016

Just some minor notes:

The Undertaker pic is incorrect, that's from 1999 so you may wanna change it

to the 1997-98 Undertaker

That WWF Belt wasn't introdcued until-after WM 14 so it's still the Winged Eagle belt.

BTW, Great show <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

wayfaringwalrus · August 29, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BestInThaWorld21" data-cite="BestInThaWorld21" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just some minor notes: The Undertaker pic is incorrect, that's from 1999 so you may wanna change it to the 1997-98 Undertaker That WWF Belt wasn't introdcued until-after WM 14 so it's still the Winged Eagle belt. BTW, Great show <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Thanks, done and done, well spotted. I do plan on adding predictions for the next show and trying to get into a schedule once I get into the swing of things, by the way.

The Nickman · August 29, 2016

While I'm an obvious mark for WWF Attitude Era dynasties, I really like what you've done here already. We have two active Montreal Aftermath diaries going and they're already very different, which is great! I also like some of the subtle differences, like straight up adding the Outlaws to DX and starting the Nation feud with Faarooq.

I'm excited by where you're going to go with this, keep it up!

(I also really enjoy your writing style, not too long-winded and pretty to the point. Makes reading easy)

wayfaringwalrus · August 29, 2016

While I'm an obvious mark for WWF Attitude Era dynasties, I really like what you've done here already. We have two active Montreal Aftermath diaries going and they're already very different, which is great! I also like some of the subtle differences, like straight up adding the Outlaws to DX and starting the Nation feud with Faarooq.

I'm excited by where you're going to go with this, keep it up!

(I also really enjoy your writing style, not too long-winded and pretty to the point. Makes reading easy)

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback, that's very kind of you to say. It's my first ever attempt at writing anything like this, but I wanted an excuse to actually keep a long-term game going as usually I don't get past a few months!

wayfaringwalrus · August 31, 2016

RAW is WAR - Week 2, December 1997 Predictions:

Pre-show:

Brian Christopher vs Steve Blackman for the Light Heavyweight Championship - 1 point for the winner.

Main Show:

??? vs the New Age Outlaws for the Tag Team Titles - 1 point for the winner, 5 points for guessing either member of the new tag team.

Legion of Doom vs Nation of Domination (Kama Mustafa and D-Lo Brown) - 1 point.

Ahmed Johnson vs Triple H for the European Championship - 1 point.

The Rock vs Faarooq - 1 point.

Kane vs Mankind - 1 point.

Bonus question:

Will Austin and/or Shamrock return tonight after the brutality that was inflicted on them by DX at In Your House? - 1 point per correct, minus 1 point per incorrect.

BestInThaWorld21 · August 31, 2016

RAW is WAR - Week 2, December 1997 Predictions:

Pre-show:

Brian Christopher vs Steve Blackman for the Light Heavyweight Championship - 1 point for the winner.

Main Show:

??? vs the New Age Outlaws for the Tag Team Titles - 1 point for the winner, 5 points for guessing either member of the new tag team.

Hardy Boyz?

Legion of Doom vs Nation of Domination (Kama Mustafa and D-Lo Brown) - 1 point.

Ahmed Johnson vs Triple H for the European Championship - 1 point.

The Rock vs Faarooq - 1 point.

Kane vs Mankind - 1 point.

Bonus question:

Will Austin and/or Shamrock return tonight after the brutality that was inflicted on them by DX at In Your House? - 1 point per correct, minus 1 point per incorrect.

Yes.

wayfaringwalrus · September 2, 2016

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WWF RAW IS WAR: Week 2, December 1997

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"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, coming at you live from the Coors Event Arena in Colorado, Jim Ross, alongside me is Jerry 'the King' Lawler and this is Monday Night Raw is War. The big question on everybody's lips, will we see Shamrock or Austin tonight?"

"I have no idea JR, they were both beaten to a bloody pulp last night. Let's not forget the beating that the Rock took from the Undertaker last night either! I don't know if we'll see any of them this evening!"

"You're not wrong, King, I don't know how any of those men are still alive... hell, maybe they aren't. We haven't heard from any of them today."

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Backstage, Degeneration X and Vince McMahon are laughing hysterically as they watch replays of the beating Austin took at In Your House.

Rating:
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♫ We are the Nation... of Domination… ♫

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"My God, King, it's The Rock! He's here tonight!"

"I can't believe it, what's he got to say?!"

The Rock limps down to the ring holding his ribs, still looking very shaken from the match against The Undertaker last night as chants of "Die Rocky Die!" and "Rocky Sucks!" reverberate around the arena.

"Now, The Rock knows what all you pathetic, scrawny Colorado asses are thinking. How is The Rock still standing after his match last night with The Undertaker? The answer really is simple... it's because The Rock has more strength, more charisma, more determination and more testicular fortitude than any of the jabronis backstage or laying in their hospital beds chowing down on Momma Austin or Daddy Shamrock's homemade meatloaf."

"Is The Rock really referring to himself in third person now?"

"I believe so, King."

"The King approves!"

"But Rocky, why did you turn on Faarooq? Well, The Rock says this, Faarooq outstayed his welcome as the leader of the Nation, and it's time for a new, younger, fitter, greater leader. This is no time for old grandpa Simmons, who hasn't achieved a thing in his eternally long and boring career that's worth a damn. Oh sure, Ron Simmons was the first African American WCW champion, The Rock doesn't give a solitary monkey crap about a belt that even Vader has held. Anyway, The Rock digresses. Faarooq, if you've got even a teeny weeny slice more bravery than The Rock suspects, you'll come out and face him tonight, right here on RAW. If you win, you can keep the Nation, if you lose, you have to leave forever. You know where to find The Rock if you accept."

"Wow, JR, I guess one of these men is leaving the Nation of Domination for good after tonight!"

Rating:
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"And next up we've got the other members of the Nation of Domination taking on one of the most experienced tag teams in the WWF, the Legion of Doom."

"I'm sure Rocky will be keeping a close eye on this one and making sure they all keep up to his standards!"

THE NATION OF DOMINATION VS THE LEGION OF DOOM

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In a decent match, D'Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa defeated Legion Of Doom in 8:26 when Kama Mustafa defeated Road Warrior Animal by submission with a STF after blatantly cheating.

Rating:
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Road Dogg and Billy Gunn are warming up for their next open challenge in the ring and looking relaxed.

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Bob Holly walks out alone, dressed in an Ice Hockey jersey, while Road Dogg and Billy Gunn look bemused.

"Now, you guys had a good run, but it's time for some new champions up in here. Billy, you may be familiar with my tag team partner for tonight as I gather you guys were pretty close before you turned your back on him."

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Bart Gunn steps out from behind the curtain, also wearing a hockey jersey, a far cry from his usual cowboy gimmick. Billy Gunn is seething, Road Dogg trying to calm him down and telling him to focus.

"It's Bart Gunn! Bart Gunn, who was tag team champions with Billy Gunn on 3 separate occasions! These guys hate each other now!"

Bart Gunn motions a finger across his throat and points at Billy Gunn.

"They look like a regular Goon Squad, JR! I wouldn't cross either of these two tough guys!"

Rating:

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TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS VS THE GOON SQUAD

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For most of the match, the Goon Squad look strong and it appears that the belts are going to be changing hands. However, Billy Gunn hits a Fameasser out of nowhere on Bart Gunn, with Road Dogg battling Bob Holly outside the ring. The New Age Outlaws retain the titles.

Rating:

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Backstage in a dark, damp boiler room, Mankind is rocking back and forth in a corner, occasionally screeching and punching himself in the head.

"As much as I wouldn't want to face Kane, that gargantuan demon, I don't think I'd want to step into the ring with someone as deranged as Mankind either, JR!"

"You and me both, these two guys have no problems with inflicting serious amounts of damage on their opponents"

Rating:

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♫ We are the Nation... of Domination… ♫

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The Rock hobbles down to the ring, still looking confident as ever despite being clearly injured.

"Are you sure The Rock has what it takes to face Faarooq right now, providing he even accepts the challenge?!"

"Not whatsoever, I don't know what's going through The Rock's head right now"

"So Faarooq, The Rock's out here waiting for your candy ass to step out here and face him mano a mano. Tonight The Rock will prove that he doesn't need the Nation's help to destroy an old has-been."

"Oh come on, Rocky's being so disrespectful to one of the greats of wrestling history."

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Faarooq strides powerfully and purposefully towards the ring, where The Rock is waiting, arms outstretched in a taunting posture, shouting abuse at him.

The two men exchange blows frantically, Faarooq looking like he has the upper hand.

Eventually, after much humiliation, The Rock has enough and grabs a chair from the Timekeeper's area, before levelling Faarooq right between the eyes. Rocky isn't done there though, and continues to destroy Faarooq with the chair, threatening anyone who attempts to stop the carnage as he does so.

"Oh God, the beatdown isn't stopping, someone do something! Rocky couldn't beat Faarooq cleanly so he got himself disqualified on purpose!"

"Faarooq's looking in a really bad way JR... That chair has literally broken on Faarooq's head!"

The Rock eventually ends his assault on Faarooq, spitting on him before leaving him bent and broken in the middle of the ring. Paramedics urgently attend to Faarooq and stretcher him down the ramp on oxygen. The Rock walks away backwards, smiling at the carnage he's caused.

Rating:

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Stone Cold Steve Austin is shown laying in a hospital bed to a massive pop from the crowd. Several doctors and nurses are trying to restrain him as he attempts to escape, shouting about how he's going to kill McMahon.

Rating:

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Triple H, who is still smugly smiling to himself, steps out for his match with Ahmed Johnson in a rematch for the European Championship.

"Look at that damn grin on Triple H's face, I really hope Ahmed wipes it off of his face tonight!"

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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

AHMED JOHNSON VS TRIPLE H

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In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Ahmed Johnson defeated Triple H in 12:26 by pinfall with a Spine buster. Ahmed Johnson makes defence number 1 of his WWF European title.

"Ahmed Johnson just destroyed Triple H! What a monster! That's got to hurt the former champion's pride!"

Rating:

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"It's time for our main event of the evening between these two deranged individuals, and one thing's for sure, it's going to be absolute chaos!"

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KANE VS MANKIND

In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, Kane defeated Mankind in 18:29 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver. During the match, Kane also Choke-slammed Mankind through the announce table.

Rating:

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Suddenly, the arena goes pitch black.

"What on earth?!"

A blinding bolt of lightning strikes the entranceway.

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"It's the Undertaker! Oh my God, the Deadman is here!"

The Undertaker and Kane stare at each other intensely for what seems like eternity as the show ends.

Rating:

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OVERALL SHOW RATING:

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NEXT EPISODE:

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WWF RAW IS WAR - WEEK 3, DECEMBER 1997

Notes:

Pre-Show result:

Steve Blackman def. Brian Christopher to retain the Light Heavyweight Championship.

Rating: 62

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Dustin 'Goldust' Rhodes has returned from the 'gardening leave' he was placed on for a week.

Around the World:

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WCW Nitro rating:

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Sting defeated Randy Savage.
Stevie Ray defeated Sick Boy.
Hollywood Hulk Hogan defeated Psychosis... ???
Alex Wright defeated Evan Karagias.
Saturn defeated Ernest Miller by DQ.
Pre-Show: Goldberg defeated Hammer*.

*Hammer picked up a shattered elbow in this match and will be inactive for 1 year, 1 week.

wayfaringwalrus · September 2, 2016

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BestInThaWorld21" data-cite="BestInThaWorld21" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="42510" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>RAW is WAR - Week 2, December 1997 Predictions: Pre-show: Brian Christopher vs Steve Blackman for the Light Heavyweight Championship - 1 point for the winner. Main Show: ??? vs the New Age Outlaws for the Tag Team Titles - 1 point for the winner, 5 points for guessing either member of the new tag team. Hardy Boyz? Legion of Doom vs Nation of Domination (Kama Mustafa and D-Lo Brown) - 1 point. Ahmed Johnson vs Triple H for the European Championship - 1 point. The Rock vs Faarooq - 1 point. Kane vs Mankind - 1 point. Bonus question: Will Austin and/or Shamrock return tonight after the brutality that was inflicted on them by DX at In Your House? - 1 point per correct, minus 1 point per incorrect. Yes.</div></blockquote> Congratulations! As the only entrant you win by default <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

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