A new generation.....a new attitude?

cbacon87 · July 6, 2017

WWF Championship: Triple Threat Match

Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner vs. Steve Austin

Winner gets a WWF Title shot at Summerslam

Bret Hart vs. Psycho Sid

Comments: Seems like the most logical Summerslam match

The KLiQ © (Hall & Nash) vs. Al Snow & Bill DeMott

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Hunter Hearst Helmsley © vs Marc Mero

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Sean Waltman © vs. Chris Jericho

Comments: Goldust won't allow it.

If Mysterio wins he receives a Light Heavyweight Title shot at Summerslam

Rey Mysterio vs. Justin Credible

Owen Hart vs. Brian Pillman

The Legion of Doom vs. Kane & Mankind

Nobby_McDonald · July 6, 2017

WWF Championship: Triple Threat Match

Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner vs. Steve Austin

Comments:

Winner gets a WWF Title shot at Summerslam

Bret Hart vs. Psycho Sid

Comments:

WWF Tag Team Championships: Hall & Nash must have one hand tied behind their backs

The KLiQ © (Hall & Nash) vs. Al Snow & Bill DeMott

Comments:

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Hunter Hearst Helmsley © vs Marc Mero

Comments:

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Sean Waltman © vs. Chris Jericho

Comments:

If Mysterio wins he receives a Light Heavyweight Title shot at Summerslam

Rey Mysterio vs. Justin Credible

Comments:

Owen Hart vs. Brian Pillman

Comments:

The Legion of Doom vs. Kane & Mankind

deanohbk · July 7, 2017

HBK

Bret

Kliq

HHH

Waltman

Rey

Pillman

Kane & mankind

Was wondering if u could post kliq background really like it

Libertine States · July 7, 2017

Man, what is it with all of the 'sickness' and 'tiredness' in this dynasty? It's almost like the Spanish Flu Epidemic up in here.

to4sty · July 8, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="deanohbk" data-cite="deanohbk" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>HBK Bret Kliq HHH Waltman Rey Pillman Kane & mankind Was wondering if u could post kliq background really like it</div></blockquote> Sure, <img alt="q4Y7Zp3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/q4Y7Zp3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> There you go. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Libertine States" data-cite="Libertine States" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Man, what is it with all of the 'sickness' and 'tiredness' in this dynasty? It's almost like the Spanish Flu Epidemic up in here.</div></blockquote> I'm not entirely sure what you mean <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Anyhoo, In Your House will be posted at some point today

crackerjack · July 8, 2017

WWF Championship: Triple Threat Match

Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner vs. Steve Austin

Comments:

Winner gets a WWF Title shot at Summerslam

Bret Hart vs. Psycho Sid

Comments: We bound for a screwjob?

WWF Tag Team Championships: Hall & Nash must have one hand tied behind their backs

The KLiQ © (Hall & Nash) vs. Al Snow & Bill DeMott

Comments:

WWF Intercontinental Championship

Hunter Hearst Helmsley © vs Marc Mero

Comments:

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Sean Waltman © vs. Chris Jericho

Comments:

If Mysterio wins he receives a Light Heavyweight Title shot at Summerslam

Rey Mysterio vs. Justin Credible

Comments:

Owen Hart vs. Brian Pillman

Comments:

The Legion of Doom vs. Kane & Mankind

Comments:

to4sty · July 8, 2017

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Week 3 July, 1996

El Generico Stadium (South East)

ATT: 45,000

Buy: 1.18

We have the usual opening video, highlighting the events that have lead us up to tonight.....the trials and tribulations of Scott Steiner....Steve Austin's ascension from the Ringmaster to a Stone Cold King of the Ring....Brian Pillman turning on the Hart Foundation and finally Shawn Michaels call to arms, warning the rest of the KLiQ that they had better walk out of tonight with all the titles still in their hands.....

......before we head live into the arena, where Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcome us on commentary, before pretty much running over the same storylines that we have just just seen play out, focusing mainly on the KLiQ and the fact that they will be defending every single WWF Championship tonight in some form or other....Jerry Lawler, who has obviously not forgotten the beating he received a few months back, is quick to say that he doesn't see how the KLiQ can possibly walk out of here tonight still holding all the gold.....and he for one will be glad to see them lose.

Rating: N/A

VS.

It's time for the first match of the evening and this should be a good one. There's plenty of emotion here, with Brian Pillman turning his back on The Hart Foundation at last months King of the Ring event, going so far as to attack Owen Harts already injured leg with a steel chair in the process. This will be Harts first match back since his unsuccessful shot at Shawn Michaels and the WWF Championship back in May, so hopefully he won't be carrying too much ring rust.

Considering that both competitors usually have back up at hand, in the form of The Hart Foundation and Stone Cold Steve Austin, they have both opted to come out for this one alone.....of course how long it stays like that is anyone's guess, because Pillman and Austin aren't against bending the rules to pick up a win.

The opening moments of this one is a throwback to the days of Flyin' Brian and The Rocket. Even though both men's aerial game has slowed in recent years, their athletic ability clearly has not as they reverse and counter move after move with neither man gaining a distinct advantage. Jim Ross plays up on commentary that these two men know each other's move sets very, very well, as Pillman both trained in the notorious Hart Dungeon, as well as cutting his teeth in the Harts Stampede promotion. The flurry of moves comes to an abrupt halt after Owen uses the top rope to reverse an armbar attempt with a somersault flip, but when he lands on his feet Pillman flips him off and spits in his face laughing.

Owen swings a right hand angrily at Pillman, but the Loose Cannon drops to the mat and rolls to the outside where he begins to antagonise the crowd. He probably should have kept his eyes on his opponent though, because if he had then he would have seen Hart come running across the ring, before flying to the outside with a suicide dive that sends Brian crashing hard into the barricade. The two men brawl on the floor for a moment, with Hart all of Pillman....Brian finally escapes his opponents onslaught after snatching a cup of Mountain Dew from the announce desk and tossing it in Harts face. Owen follows Pillman back into the ring, but gets nailed with a knee to the back of the head as he is sliding in, giving Brian the opening he needed to gain the upper hand.

Pillman drops to the mat where he rains down blows to the head of his opponent, before picking him to his feet and attempting an Irish whip. Owen is able to reverse it however and attempts to kick his opponent in the gut. Pillman catches Harts foot, halting the attack, so Owen attempts to hit him with an enzuguri......again Pillman avoids the attack however as he ducks underneath it, sweeping Harts other foot out from under him and driving the point of his elbow into Owens recently healed leg. Hart screams out in pain and like a shark tasting blood Pillman focuses all of his efforts on the limb. McMahon suggests that it might have been beneficial for Owen to test that leg out in competition against a more traditional opponent, before agreeing to face someone as unhinged as the Loose Cannon....but it's too late now and Pillman is all over him.

Owen never stops fighting and attempt to mount a comeback on a number of occasions, but Pillman is able to cut him off each time by targeting the leg. He locks in a figure four, looking to inflict further damage....even using the ropes for additional leverage, but the official finally catches him and when Brian won't break the hold the referee kicks Pillmans hands off the rope. The Loose Cannon jumps to his feet and shoves the referee hard in the chest in retaliation, but he gets shoved back hard for his troubles and the official gets in his face, screaming a torrent of warnings towards Brian. Pillman backs away and begs off, even dropping to his knees and offering the ref his hand in apology......but when the referee turns away Pillman flips him off, laughing. Brian continues the offence and looks to put Hart away with that Rude Awakening type manoeuvre that he has apparently christened the Time Bomb. Hart was able to save himself....and probably the match however.....as he was able to hold onto the top rope as Pillman dropped, leaving his opponent to crash tail bone first into the mat.

Owen slowly gets back into the match and starts to slowly regain the momentum as he regains his wind, even managing to catch hold of Brian Pillmans legs during a missile drop kick attempt, then immediately locking in the Sharpshooter....which should have been it.....the crowd are screaming for Pillman to give it up.....Owen is screaming at Pillman to give it up.....Pillman....well, Pillman is just screaming....he does however manage to scratch and claw his way over to the bottom rope, forcing the official to break the hold. Owen lets go of the Sharpshooter, only to try and lock it straight in again, but Pillman bails out to the outside, where he snatches a microphone from the timekeepers table.....he tells the crowd that he's not out here to pander to them....he can hear them all braying like cattle, telling him to quit....telling him to submit....

"......but I'm Brian F'n Pillman....you people don't tell me what to do....nobody in the back tells me what to do.....you (pointing at Vince McMahon on commentary) certainly don't tell me what to do.....nobody tells me what to do.....I do what I want to do, when I want to do it....and all of you people....and especially you Owen Hart.....can kiss my ass....."

With that Pillman tosses down the microphone and walks up the aisle and to the back, snatching Hart Foundation signs from fans and tearing them up as he goes, all the time letting out that maniacal cackle. Owen stands in the ring with his hands on his hips as the official finally reached a count of ten.....this one is over, in a most unorthodox manner.

Winner: Owen Hart (via Count Out)
Rating: B-

Owen is still stood in the ring, half celebrating his victory, but with an obviously frustrated look on his face, because he knows it's a very hollow victory if nothing else, when suddenly he's blindsided from behind by a stiff clothesline from Faarooq of all people. He obviously sneaked into the ring through the crowd and is soon joined by the rest of the Nation, who enter the same way.

Faarooq starts barking out orders to his men, telling Scorpio to take Owens legs and Kama to hold his arms, leaving Hart prone and stretched out on the mat.....he looks down at Owen for a second (who is alert enough to know what is happening, but powerless to do anything about it) before turning to Viscera and telling him to "...do what you do..."It looks like the big man is going to go for that devastating big splash of his....he backs up and comes off the ropes for momentum, but before he can crush the life out of Hart, Faarooq tells him to "Stop.....not tonight.....now he knows it's coming, he just doesn't know when it's coming"....

.......Davey Boy comes running out from the back with a steel chair in hand, but it's not needed, the Nation are leaving of their own free will. They pass the Bulldog in the aisle way, with Faarooq telling him "....down boy, your time will come....just not tonight...."and they continue to the back, leaving Davey Boy to check on Owen as we air a commercial for Summerslam.

Rating: B+

VS.

There's a lot on the line for young Rey Mysterio here tonight....first and foremost ANY win on Pay Per View is a boost for this youngsters stature, let alone when that win comes at the expense of a KLiQ member....and secondly, but certainly more importantly....a win here tonight gives Rey Mysterio a WWF Light Heavyweight Title match at Summerslam, against whomever walks out of tonight as the Champion when Sean Waltman squares off with Chris Jericho.

Speaking of Waltman, guess who's accompanying Justin Credible to the ring tonight? That's right, it's Body Donna Zip!......It's not, I'm lying....it's the Light Heavyweight Champion himself. Lawler is quick to point out that it's just like the KLiQ not to come to their matches without back up, while McMahon claims that it's certainly a conflict of interests if the official allows Waltman to remain at ringside for this one (spoiler warning: he does!)

After gaining a pinfall victory over Waltman just six nights ago on Raw, Mysterio's confidence must be sky high.....and it shows, because he runs rings around Credible in the opening moments of this one. J.C is a nimble guy but catching hold of Rey Mysterio is like trying to catch hold of the wind, it ain't happening brother. The only thing that finally slows Rey down, is (unsurprisingly) the outside influence of Waltman, who pulls down the middle rope just as Mysterio is about to land on it for a springboard moonsault attempt, causing the masked sensation to miss his mark, crash through the ropes and land hard on the outside.

Credible is a much better brawler than he is a wrestler, so it's no surprise when he takes advantage of the surroundings out in the floor, before finally slamming Mysterio hard into the ring steps, then re-entering the ring to draw the attention of the official.....why is he drawing the attention of the official? Why so that Waltman can get his licks in obviously, which he does and the follows it up by literally rubbing the Light Heavyweight Title in the face of Rey, telling him that ".....this is as close as you're ever getting to MY title boy...." then tossing him back into the ring where Credible is waiting.

Back in the ring Credible stays on the offence and it's starting to look like tonight might not be Rey's night after all, with an inverted DDT almost finishing him off. He tries to rally back and goes for a hurricanrana, but Credible reverses it into a sit out powerbomb which very nearly gives him the win. This little luchador's heart is twice the size of his small frame however and nothing Credible does will keep him down....far from being frustrated by this however, Justin seems to be relishing in the fact that he's the power man in the ring, for possibly the first time ever in his WWF run, because he's tossing Mysterio around with a cocky smirk on his face.....unfortunately Credible's "power" is his downfall here....

He Irish whips Rey at the ropes at speed and as Mysterio comes charging back towards him Credible launches the little man up in the air, where Rey leapfrog's over his head and lands in a standing position on the top turnbuckle! Justin turns around but doesn't see his opponent until it's too late, as Mysterio comes flying off with a moonsault on to his standing advisory. Credible goes down hard, with Rey on top of him, where he stays....for three seconds....just like that this one is over and Rey Mysterio is going to Summerslam.

Winner: Rey Mysterio
Rating: C

We head to the back where we have the first interview segment of the evening, as Dox Hendrix is standing by with Al Snow, Head........and yes, Bill DeMott, who is here tonight after being conspicuous by his absence last week. He's clearly not happy about it though, his eyes are darting all over the place scanning for danger, while his usual manic laugh has been replaced by a nervous giggle. Dok says that it's a big night for the unorthodox duo, coming up next they are going to be challenging for the WWF Tag Team Titles....and with Hall and Nash both having one hand tied behind their backs there might never be a better time to win the gold.

Snow says that they were always going to come out on top tonight, "....regardless of what parts of their bodies Hall and Nash had tied up.....OR where they tied them..........what? (Al lifts Head into shot, before apparently listening to what she has to say)........no, I don't want to know.........well what they get up to in their personal life is none of my business...........young lady that is obscene, somebody oughta wash your mouth out...........do you kiss your mother with those lips?......"

Realising that he's lost Snow to his unheard conversation, Hendrix turns his attention to DeMott, asking him where he's been the last week....and after disappearing like that, can Al even trust that Bill will have his back tonight? "....trust? (Giggle) there is no trust in this world....but there are two things I can guarantee.....one, I WILL have Al's back tonight....and two? (Giggle) He's coming.....and He's going to make me suffer in ways that Kevin Nash and Scott Hall could only dream of....."

Rating: B-

VS.

Given the stipulation surrounding this one, the fact that Hall and Nash would have to compete each with one hand tied behind their backs, it was never going to be a five star classic. The obvious restraints of the KLiQ wrestling one armed always meant this was going to be a more story driven match up, luckily in Hall and Nash you have two of the most entertaining workers on the roster.....and both Snow and DeMott have enough quirks to garner the fans attention.

The match starts with Snow and Hall, and the KLiQ's handicap is evident straight away, because when The Bad Guy tries to strike with a number of punches, Snow is able to block and deliver punch after punch of his own to the wide open Hall, who can't get his hand up to defend himself. Lawler is quick to point out on commentary, that both the Razors Edge and the Jacknife Powerbomb, are moves that require both hands, not only to set up.....but to fully execute as well. Snow goes over to tag in DeMott, who isn't paying attention to the match at all, he's busy scanning every face in the crowd, presumably looking for this mysterious "Him" that he keeps going on about....Snow finally tags the man in and we have much the same series of moves again, only this time DeMott finishes with an Irish whip into the corner, followed up by a big splash. He makes the cover but not gets a two count and the two men tag out to their respective partners.

Nash enters the ring and wastes no time in raising his big paw high in the air, offering Al Snow a one handed test of strength. Snow agrees but as he reaches up himself Nash delivers a kick to the gut, followed by a series of knees to the midsection....finishing the flurry with a trifecta of forearm blows to the back of Al, driving him down and to the mat. From there on out the Tag Champs brutalise poor Snow....mainly with your basic kick/punch combination.....because there's not a lot more that can be done......although Nash is able to hit a few of his signature holds, specifically a big one armed Side Slam, as well as whipping Snow hard into the buckles and choking him with that big boot across the throat.

DeMott tries to rally Snow from the apron, in between furtive glances at both the crowd and the aisle way, still anticipating that arrival....but he's clearly eager to get back into the match as well. Hall displays a showing of his over looked strength, catching Al one armed off a cross body attempt and launching him over head with a fall away slam. His over confidence gets the better of him however when he tries to set up the Razors Edge with one arm, because Snow is able to use the momentum to spin behind his opponent, nailing the Bad Guy with a German Suplex that buys him enough time to finally make the tag out to DeMott.

Bill hits the ring like a house of fire....and while he's not seven foot tall, he is still a big ox of a man....he uses his weight to level both KLiQ members with running clotheslines, crushes Nash in the corner with a big Avalanche Splash and knocks Hall down with an impressive dropkick for a man of his size. The KLiQ are on the ropes here and their one armed handicap isn't helping, because their balance is also effected....especially the seven foot Nash, who Snow is able to topple with a flying clothesline from the top once he has recovered enough to get back into the fray. With Nash down Al grabs hold of Hall and plants him on the mat with the Snow Plough, before signalling to DeMott that it's time to unleash that big Moonsault of his.

DeMott drags Hall to position on the mat, before making the climb up to the top......unfortunately Nash was down....but not out, as he's back to his feet and whips Al Snow into the same corner that Bill is climbing. Al collides into his opponent, who lands in a seated position on the top turnbuckle, facing the crowd. Nash drops Snow with a big boot, throws him to the outside, then revives his partner. With DeMott still prone on the top rope, Nash and Hall make their way over and between the two of them they are able to raise Bill up just enough for Nash to poke his head underneath him and position him on his shoulders.....Jacknife style. Using Hall for support Big Sexy is able to step away from the corner and then drive DeMott hard into the mat with the modified Powerbomb.....and while they say a one legged man can't win an ass kicking contest, it seems as though two one armed men CAN successfully defend the WWF Tag Team Titles, because one cover and three seconds later that's exactly what's happened.

Winner(s): ....and STILL WWF Tag Team Champions, The KLiQ
Rating: B+

With DeMott down on the mat, Hall and Nash finally remove their bindings, freeing their trapped limbs. They shake the feeling back into the extremities before Hall rolls to the outside and throws Snow back into the ring. Nash pummels Al with right hands, before feeding him to his partner. Hall lifts Snow up high over head, before sending him crashing to the mat with the Razors Edge. Finally satisfied that they have inflicted enough damage on their would be challengers, the KLiQ collect their titles and make their way to the back.

DeMott finally regains his senses and crawls over to his partner.....which is when the lights go out.....and the video screen flickers to life in a snowstorm of static. The feed finally clears and we are treated to a black screen, illuminated with a single light which shines straight down, spotlight style.

Al has finally come to his senses following Hall's assault.....unfortunately what he comes around to his his partner completely freaking out.....and DeMott gets even worse when a lone figure walks into shot on the big screen.

Clad all in black, from his black cloak to his black hat, the ominous figure is dressed much the same as V, the title character from the V for Vendetta comic book that startled DeMott so much a few weeks back on Raw....even sporting the same creepy, white Guy Fawkes Mask. Bill DeMott is about at breaking point now....but it's only about to get worse when the figure finally speaks.....and if his appearance is unsettling, his words are even more so, because the voice that comes out has clearly been distorted in some way, keeping the speakers identity guarded.....

"Everybody is special. Everybody is a hero, a lover, a fool, a villain. Everybody. Everybody has their story to tell......but more importantly than that, everybody has their role to play....in order for the world to keep turning in the manner that you people have become accustomed to, everybody needs to do their part.....your part Bill DeMott, your part was simple.....a simple task for the simple fool.....all you had to do, was ready Al Snow to be welcomed into the fold....and you couldn't even do that right....there is a price that must be paid for failure....and Al Snow, in your perpetuation of that failure, that price now becomes yours as well....where you were to be welcomed into the fold.....now the pair of you will be cast out....I take no pleasure from this but examples must be made and you forced my hand.....Cry 'Havoc!', and let slip the Dogs of War".

With that the figure walks out of shot, the screen returns to static and the house lights come back up.....just as two men slide into the ring behind Snow and DeMott....

They assault the unsuspecting duo from behind, laying out a vicious beating to two men who have already been on the receiving end of one beat down tonight.....culminated with a double chokeslam to both Snow and then DeMott.....and just as quickly as they arrived, the two men leave.....putting a full stop to a very bad night for the broken pair left in the ring.

Rating: A

VS.

It's time for another Title match, this time it's Light Heavyweight action and Chris Jericho finally gets a rematch against the man that stole the title from him to begin with (with a little help from his friends) Sean Waltman. This is somewhat of a rubber match for these two, because while Waltman may have defeated Jericho to take the title, it was Jericho that defeated Sean Waltman in a non-title match that eliminated the Champion from the King of the Ring tournament.....incidentally Jericho also eliminated the man accompanying Waltman tonight, Justin Credible....so you've got to believe that the former Light Heavyweight Champion is feeling pretty confident going into this match.

Speaking of the King of the Ring tournament, it was during the Waltman/Jericho match that we realised that for as good as these two are individually, they do not match up at all well when they're in there together. Their timing is all over the place, miscommunication, you name it, they have it.....(in fact I'll let you in on a little secret, but shhh, don't tell Vince I've told you....this match was originally going to be the blow out match between the two and would certainly have taken place at a more prestigious event than In Your House, probably Summerslam or Survivor Series, with a much bigger build than a weeks worth of storyline....neither man however deserves to put in a situation where they are going to have a sub par match on one of the "big four" events though, so In Your House it is.)

As far as tonight's match goes, it went much the same as their last contest....a decent showing but littered with silly mistakes and botched spots. A simple running of the ropes/leapfrog spot for example, where Jericho's head almost turned Waltman into a eunuch....or the Lionsault attempt that Waltman tried to roll out of the way off, but didn't roll far enough and the two ended up clashing heads. For the most part though the crowd was entertained enough, especially when Credible tripped Jericho, giving Waltman the advantage....then ending certainly popped them too.....

......because while Credible employed his best distraction techniques, ensuring that he had the attention of the official, Goldust arrived at ringside. He bides his time until Jericho jumps to springboard off the ropes for a second Lionsault attempt, then tosses a handful of what can only be described as gold dust in his face. Jericho stumbles off the ropes and walks straight into that Sit Out Facebuster that Waltman has been utilising lately (which I still haven't come up with a name for....answers on a postcard folks) giving the Champion the win and ensuring that the KLiQ keep their second Title of the night in their black and white hands.

Winner: ....and STILL WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Sean Waltman
Rating: B-

Waltman and Credible exit the ring and head off to the back with the title raised high in the air, giving Goldust a wide berth as they go.....there's some people that even the KLiQ find disturbing it seems. Speaking of Goldust, he rolls into the ring where Jericho is still laying and again adopts his cross legged sitting position with Jericho's head cradled in his lap. He's bought a microphone with him, just so he can tell Lionheart that.....

"I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore! Network: 1976.......Chris, you need to understand that a delicate creature like myself can only take so much rejection....I'm used to having all the shining lights of Hollywood shine down on me, me, me.....enough with the flirtations, it's time we took this relationship to the next level....no more distractions my Prince Charming, it's time you focused all your attention on.....(deep breath).....Goldusttttttt"

Rating: B+

While they are restoring some form of order in the ring, we head backstage where Dok Hendrix is standing by with the Intercontinental Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the vivacious Sunny. To say that Hunters "blue blood" facade has slipped since joining the KLiQ would be an understatement. Gone are the fancy jackets and ribbons in his hair, replaced by KLiQ merchandise and a cocky smirk. Dok asks H3 about his chances tonight, but Sunny interrupts, saying that Triple H's victory is a forgone conclusion, what he should be asking "....is what I'm going to do, to that bleached blonde bimbo.....that cut price Sunny wannabe, Mabel...."

"You mean Sable?"

".....she looks like a Mabel to me......Dok baby, we're gonna go out there and take care of business, like only the KLiQ can.....and if Mabel gets in my way, well I'll just have to put her in her place now, won't I ?"

Rating: C+

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It's time for the third Title match of the evening....and the third outing for the KLiQ as WWF Intercontinental Champion Triple H, puts the gold on the line against Marc Mero....the man who incidentally, while never actually holding Gold here in the WWF, was the man that Hunter defeated to win the Intercontinental Title, during a fatal four match with Mero, Ahmed Johnson and then Champion, Faarooq.....because of this, Helmsley comes into this one oozing cockiness and confidence.....although one might question his thinking, considering the first time these two met in one on one conditions, Marc Mero's quick left fist handed Hunter the first loss of his WWF career.

Both men have a beautiful blonde in their corner....and the two girls are snarling at each other from opposite ends of the ring before the bell even rings. Sunny tells a nearby camera to "....focus on me....right here....why settle for a cheap knock off when the original and the best standing right in front of you?" Helmsley fakes a lock up attempt, but instead swings a right hand at his opponent, but the former New York Golden Gloves winner sees it coming, ducks the swing, then hammers Hunter with a series of stiff body blows. Helmsley backs off, annoyed....before (rather stupidly) challenging Mero to a fist fight. Hunter puts up his guard and does a little fancy footwork, before shuffling towards the Challenger.....straight into a right hook that knocks Helmsley all the way down and to the outside. Mero runs towards the ropes, looking for that somersault plancha, but comes to a screeching halt when Hunter pulls Sunny in front of him as a human shield. With Mero already unsteady on his feet from the dead halt, Hunter reaches under the bottom rope and drags his opponent to the outside by his ankles, where (in a move about as far away removed from the Marquis of Queensbury rules as possible) he pins Mero against the ring apron, peppering his forehead with punches before turning and throwing him into the safety barricade.

Back inside the ring Helmsley has Mero hurt. He even has time to deliver that condescending curtsy/bow....but he's clearly using it ironically as a play on his previous persona, because he follows it up with a crotch chop, telling Mero to "Suck It". This is certainly a more aggressive Helmsley than we have been used to. He rakes the laces of his boots and scrapes them across the eyes of Mero, then stomping on the back of his opponents head as he tries to protect his sight. He Irish whips the challenger so hard into the corner, that Mero staggers back out to the centre of the ring, where he's met by a big spinebuster from the Champion. Sunny is clearly relishing in the offence, as she's bouncing up and down like a cheerleader, I'm between hurling insults at Sable who is doing her best to cheer her man on. It clearly works too, because an Irish whip attempt is reversed and Mero is able to catch Hunter with a swinging side slam that finally gives him a chance to catch his breath.

With Sable cheering him on Mero is able to slowly fight his way back into this one. He catches Helmsley with a flying head scissors, then follows it up by slingshotting the Champion so hard that he overshoots the turnbuckles and crashes his skull into the ring post. Helmsley turns around with a glassy look in his eyes and gets decked with that deadly left hand of Mero. Hunter drops to the mat like he's been shot and the challenger is quick to make the cover.....but just as the referees hand is about to strike the mat for the third and final time, Sunny grabs him by the ankle and drags the official out to the floor. Clearly irate the man in the striped shirt begins to yell at Sunny, who in her most patronising voice asks him ".....ohhh, what are you going to do about it? Hit a girl?...."which is the precise moment that Sable spins her around....and slaps the little primadonna diva straight across the face.

Much like we saw on Raw, this soon descends into a cat fight, with the two blondes rolling around on the floor, ripping at each other's hair, while the referee does his best to separate them. Meanwhile in the ring Mero has pulled Hunter to his feet, but with the official not paying attention the Intercontinental Champion drops to one knee and upper cuts his arm right between Mero's legs in a blatant low blow. Mero doubles over in pain and Helmsley quickly hits him with the Pedigree, driving his skull into the mat. He manages to catch the attention of the referee, who quickly slides into the ring and hits the three count......and just like that the KLiQ are three for three in title matches tonight.

Winner: ....and STILL WWF Intercontinental Champion, Hunter Hearst Helmsley
Rating: B-

It's promo time....and now the might Legion of Doom are standing by with Dok Hendrix.....who says that Hawk found himself in an unusual position a few weeks ago on Raw....that position being flat on his back while the Ref counted to three. He says does that have any effect in their confidence heading into the match? Clearly Animal doesn't think so, because he says.....sorry.....he yells that....

"CONFIDENCE? CONFIDENCE?? TELL ME DOK, WOULD YOU WALK AROUND WITH HAIRCUTS LIKE US, IF YOU WEREN'T A CONFIDENT GUY? KANE.....MANKIND.....DO YOU THINK ONE VICTORY IS ENOUGH TO KEEP US DOWN? BOYS, EVEN DEATH HIMSELF COULDN'T KEEP US DOWN....TELL 'EM HAWK"

"WELLLLL.....YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY.....THE BIGGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER THEY FALL.....AND I FELL PRETTY DAMN HARD.....BUT GUESS WHAT....I GOT BACK UP.....YOU EVER SEEN A GRIZZLY BEAR WITH A SORE HEAD DOK? IT'S NOT A PRETTY SIGHT.....MANKIND, WHEN WE'RE DONE WITH YOU, YOU'RE GOING TO LOOK LIKE WE SET FIRE TO YOUR FACE.....AND PUT IT OUT WITH AN AX!.....AND KANE, SINCE YOUR FACE ALREADY LOOKS LIKE A MANGLED PILE OF DOG FOOD, HOW ABOUT I DO THE WORLD A FAVOUR....RIP IT OFF YOUR SKULL.....AND FEED IT TO MY PIT BULL, MR. SNUFFLES...."

"Mr. Snuffles?"

"YEAH, MR. SNUFFLES......YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT DOK?.....I DIDN'T THINK SO......UHHHHH, WHAT A RUSHHHH!"

Rating: B+

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This match has the potential to be either the hardest hitting match you'll ever see in your life.....or the ugliest mess you'll ever see in your life.....and in all honesty everything hinges on the Legion of Dooms ability to put their ego's to one side and actually sell for the crazed duo of Mankind and Kane.....although in all honesty, if they choose not to sell, Kane might just MAKE them sell....for real.

Fortunately the Doomers bought their A game with them tonight and this turned out to be a much better showing that the Raw match between Hawk and Kane a few weeks back (of course that might have had something to do with the fact that Hawk had been doing the Columbian Conga with his nose before that match.) Jim Ross lets us know that this match is going to be bowling shoe ugly, and if you're looking for a masterclass in technical abilities, you're probably looking in the wrong place.

The four men begin brawling from the outset, the LoD have never backed down from a fight....Mankind has never been averse to being punched in the face.....and Kane....well I don't think Kane feels pain full stop....so needless to say their are fists flying. Mankind gets backdropped over the top rope to the floor by Hawk and Kane soon follows him when Animal and his partner join forces to clothesline him over the top....of course he lands on his feet, but it was an impressive sight non the less. Hawk and Animal follow their opponents out and the foursome compete to see who can damage the ringside area first, as the drive one each other into unforgiving steel. Eventually the official manages to restore some semblance of order and Kane and Hawk wind up as the legal men in the ring....and Hawk winds up flat on his back after a vicious throat thrust from Kane.

The gruesome twosome take control of the contest and dominate Hawk in a way that no one else ever has, with Kane using brute force and Mankind using his own unorthodox methods. Hawk is soon in trouble and desperate to make the tag, but Mankind sends him flying over the top rope with a clothesline that carries such force that Mankind himself actually follows him over the top and down to the floor too. On the outside Mankind pulls up the protective mats to expose the hard concrete, body slamming Hawk on to the solid surface, then climbing up onto the ring apron and crushing the Road Warrior with a diving elbow drop, that does as much damage to himself as his opponent. Back inside the ring Mankind hits Hawk with a stump puller piledriver.....have you ever seen Hawk receive a piledriver? Yeah, he popped right back up to his feet....but soon gets put back down when Mankind hits a running swinging neckbreaker.

Hawk finally managed to tag out to his partner, and the usual happens, Animal comes in hot and dominates....Hawk recovers.....then all four men brawl....got that? Good......The Legion of Doom look to be getting finally gaining the upper hand. Kane comes charging at Hawk with a big boot, but Hawk sidesteps and Kane finds himself crotched over the top rope, one foot in the ring, one foot on the apron. Hawk bounces the top rope up and down for a moment, causing Kane even more pain, before nailing him with a running shoulder block that sends the Big Red Monster crashing my to the floor and onto the concrete that Mankind exposed earlier. Hawk and Animal double team Mankind for a moment, before signalling that it's time for the Doomsday Device. Hawk heads up to the top and Animal impressively lifts Mankind's girth up high into his shoulders.....but before Hawk can fly, a gloved hand clasps onto his throat. Kane is back on the apron and he chokeslams Hawk straight down to the mat.

This leaves Animal high and dry and while still sat on the shoulders of the Road Warrior, Mankind reaches down, finds Animals mouth.....and applies the Mandible Claw right there. Animal begins to fade and drops to a knee, before finally collapsing to the mat, with the Mandible Claw still locked on. Hawk tries to crawl towards his partner but Kane puts a stop to that by placing a big foot on the back of his neck and pressing down hard, essentially pinning him to the mat by his head. The official checks on Animal and after Animal's arm drops three times he calls for the bell.

Winner(s): Kane and Mankind
Rating: B

The match is over and it's a dominating display for Kane and Mankind, especially over such a legendary team as the Legion of Doom. Cornette is quick to jump into the ring with a microphone in hand. He crows about the victory, telling the crowd that....

".....this right here, this is the exact reason that the big bad Undertaker run away to hide in the nearest crypt....and hasn't been heard of since. Save those ticket stubs folks, because one day you'll be able to look back and tell your grandkids that you were in attendance the night Kane and Mankind humbled the mighty Legion of Doom.....you were in attendance the day that the world realised, that the Undertaker is nothing more than a low down, no good coward......."[/img]

Which is when the lights go out....

......GONG!!!......

And the video screen flickers to life....

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......playing a visual tribute to the Deadman.....the crowd roars in approval.....

.....as Paul Bearer slowly walks out from the back. He takes five steps forward then comes to a halt, slowly raising the golden urn high up in the air....the house light rising with them, until it's bright enough to see.....

......The Undertaker.....standing directly behind Mankind and Kane. The crowd erupts, just as Mankind turns and walks right into the arms of the Deadman, who lifts him up and positions him for the Tombstone. Undertaker holds Mankind in position while staring into the eyes of his brother....before finally driving his victims skull into the mat. Kane goes to take a step towards the Undertaker, but Cornette calls him back....all the confidence in his face has transformed to a look of trepidation as he tells Kane that today is not the day. The Big Red Monster is reluctant, but finally relents to his managers wishes, walking backwards towards the ropes, before doing a 180 degree rotation to the floor over the top, landing on his feet. He reaches under the bottom rope and drags a lifeless Mankind out of the ring, picking him up and draping him over his shoulder, then turning and walking to the back, without so much as giving his brother another look.

Rating: A*

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#1 Contenders match for the WWF Title

If there's one thing we know from his series of matches with Kevin Nash, it's that Bret Hart knows how to carry the very tall...let's say, technically challenged monsters of the WWF to a good to great match....this match fell into the great catagory without a doubt....and while it wasn't quite a five star classic, it was probably the first four and a half star match of Psycho Sid's career. There was plenty on the line here. Sid was sick of being overlooked around here. The seven footer has been pushed to the back of the pecking order by a sea of other seven footers.....Nash, Taker, Kane.....even Nelson Knight, who might not be quite seven foot has had more air time than Sid recently. Bret Hart on the other hand is simply looking for retribution....retribution against the KLiQ for stealing his WWF Title away.....retribution against the KLiQ for stealing away his pride....but more importantly, retribution against Shawn Michaels....for essentially stealing his spot. Without claiming that number one contenders spot, retribution is going to be very hard to come by.....but tonight, he's going to have to go through an angry giant to get it.

There is also the underlining question of the loyalties of Bret's one time friends, the Steiner Brothers....who Ted DiBiase has made no secret about wanting to secure into his service....after all it was down to Million Dollar Member Sid, that Scott Steiner was able to finally book his place in tonight's main event.

The match starts with the Hitman doing his best not to get knocked out early.....which essentially meant ducking and diving while the big man swings wildly. Bret is able to duck a number of punch attempts, countering with right hands of his own, but really all the blows do is p##s Sid off and when he does finally catch hold of Hart, he takes his frustrations out by pummelling him in the corner. Bret breaks free and hops through the ropes to escape, but Sid follows, jumping off the ring apron and dropping an Ax Handle across the back of Hart. Still out on the floor Sid tests the patience of the official early, by picking up the Hitman and dropping him throat first across the safety rail. Bret rolls back into the ring, presumably looking for a breather but Sid follows, unleashing a series of forearm blows than again send Hart tumbling through the ropes and to the floor.

Sid drives Bret's spine into the steel ring post and turns to pick up a chair. McMahon screams that this isn't a no DQ match....fortunately for Sid, DiBiase is on hand to talk him out of using the weapon that would surely have seen him lose this match. Instead Sid pulls Bret away from the post, goes to whip him into the barricade, but reverses it at the last minute, sending Hart crashing back into the post, then running through him with a big clothesline. Sid rolls his opponent back into the ring, before screaming "WHO'S THE MAN?" and signalling for the Powerbomb. He goes for his finishing manoeuvre....and does get Hart up, but in a fit of desperation The Hitman bites at the forehead of Sid, then rakes the big man's eyes when Sid drops him. Lawler says that's typical Bret Hart....always cheating to gain an advantage. Ross tells Lawler that it wasn't so long ago that he had Bret Hart in his corner.....but Lawler replies that yes...."...and a fat lot of good he was...."

After escaping the Powerbomb attempt Bret kicks at the knees of Sid, looking to retain his brief upper hand, but Sid is able to shove him away, then levels the Hitman with a Big Boot. Sid begins to showboat a little, smashing his fist against his own chest, declaring once again that he's the man. He whips Bret into the corner, then drives a series of knees into the midsection of the Hitman, before whipping him Hard into the other corner, this time however Bret drops to the mat before he connects and slides to the floor. Sid goes to follow but Hart reaches under the bottom rope to trip him, then the Hitman drives the knee into the ring post three times. Sid attempts to kick at Hart with his free foot but Bret catches that foot too, then pulls back with all his strength on both legs, driving Sid's groin into the steel.sid cries out in pain and Hart collapses on the floor, taking nine of the ten second count to regain his breath.

Sid is gassed now....and the commentators let us know that the longer this goes, the more the match favours the Hitman, because Sid isn't used to wrestling long matches...."because he's usually knocked his opponent out by now" remarks Lawler. Hart again begins stomping at the knees on Sid, before hitting an impressive looking back breaker, before signalling that he's about to try the impossible....locking Sid in the Sharpshooter. He wraps Sid's legs up and tries to turn him over but Sid is long enough to be able to reach the ropes. Bret goes for it again but Sid kicks him away, limping back to his feet. Bret charges his opponents but he runs straight into Sid's right hand, which wraps around his throat, just as Sid picks him up and drives him down with a huge chokeslam. Sid goes for the cover, but Hart is too close to the ropes and is able to drape one leg over at the count of two, saving the match for the Hitman.

Sid knows that his opponent is on his last legs though and drags the Hitman to his feet, again signalling for the Powerbomb. Once more he gets Hart up....but once more he is unable to connect, because this time the Hitman uses his momentum to carry his body all the way over his opponent, pulling Sid down with a Sunset Flip/School boy hybrid.....and just like that, completely out of nowhere Bret Hart picks up the three count to put an end to a very, very good match.

Winner: Bret Hart
Rating: A

We need a quick breather after that....and we get it in the form of a quick promo package. Pre-recorded comments from Steve Austin and Scott Steiner.....Steiner says that he's been waiting for this opportunity, ever since Shawn Michaels got his Lawyer to steal the WWF Title away from him....but that's ok he says, because tonight, all Scott Steiner needs to take that Championship home to Michigan.....are the two largest arms in the world.....one to knock out Austin....and one to wrap around Shawn Michaels scrawny neck.

Austin is up next.....but we don't get much....he shoves the camera man to one side, saying that he will do all of his talking in the ring.....and if the camera doesn't get out of his way, then Austin will "....stomp a damn mud hole in ya....and walk it dry...,you're looking at the next WWF Champion, and that's the bottom line, because Stone Cold said so...."

Michaels is next....and they are obviously very recent pre-recorded comments from the Champ, because he has the entire KLiQ surrounding him, celebrating their victories from earlier in the evening....."four down, one to go" remarks Waltman, but Michaels stops the celebrations dead. He tells the KLiQ that they've done well tonight "......but it will all mean nothing, until that bell rings and that moron at ringside announces ME....as still the WWF Champion of the world......so you can put those drinks on ice, because we still have a job to do......and you ALL know, what you've got to do...."

Rating: A

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It's time for the match that everyone is here to see.....it's time for the main event.....it's time for Shawn Michaels, to put the WWF Title on the line, against without a doubt the two hottest stars in the World Wrestling Federation now....Scott Steiner and Stone Cold Steve Austin.....yes just say that again.....Scott Steiner and Stone Cold Steve Austin.....two men who just four months ago at Wrestlemania, no one would have possibly imagined they would be in this situation tonight.....one half of the Steiner Brothers tag team.....and the Ringmaster!

It's a testament to both men how far they have come in such a short amount of time.....but more so Scott Steiner....because Steve Austin has had a slow, deliberate push to where he is today.....Scott Steiner on the other hand has done it all by himself, with hard work, entertaining promos, intensity....and consistent good performances....can he keep the streak of outstanding performances going tonight? Yes......yes he can.....but not only that, he is bringing out the best in his opponents....because if I was one to grade performances.....(I'm not, that's the dirt sheets jobs)....but if I was, then every competitor in this match would be getting an A grade.

Surprisingly, although probably more so in the case of Michaels.....all three men are coming down for this one alone.....no Brian Pillman, no Rick Steiner....no KLiQ to be seen. It's almost as though each man has something to prove. The trio face off in the middle of the ring....and Austin gives both Michaels and Steiner a double middle finger.....not one to be outdone, Steiner gives Austin the universal "Up Yours" gesture....before telling him (loudly enough for the cameras to pick up) "F##k you...(then turning to Michaels)....and F##k you too pretty boy...."Michaels response? That vulgar KLiQ crotch chop, before telling both Challengers to "Suck It".....suddenly Steiner explodes with a right hand, and two seconds later, all three men are throwing punches at one another.

If Bret Hart and Sid had one of the matches of the year earlier, this match at least equaled it.....if not slightly bettered it. Had this match been held in Japan, Meltzer would have probably given it six stars....but since it's just little old us, we'll have to settle with four and three quarters. Being held under one fall to a finish rules....and with three men involved, it means a few things.....first of all the count out and disqualification rules have been seriously relaxed.....and second of all, no participant in this one is able to sustain and prolonged period of dominance......the second one man begins to gain the upper hand on an opponent, the third man is there to break it up.

The action spills to the outside, where Austin is able to catch hold of Steiner, delivering a nasty looking Stun Gunn on the steel barricade. He doesn't get to utilise on it however, because Michaels drives a knee into the small of Austin's back, before taking Stone Cold's bald head and bouncing it hard against the back of Scott Steiner's skull. Michaels snatches up his KLiQ shirt that he wore to the ring, and wraps it around the throat of Austin, pulling tightly. Steiner brings that attack to a screeching halt though, as he catches hold of HBK around the waist and delivers a belly to back Suplex on the floor....before Steiner can gain the upper hand though, Austin has him by the scruff of the neck, driving him head first into the ring post......and so on and so forth it goes....just when someone picks up some momentum, it's quickly taken away again.

The three men find themselves back inside the ring and the action continues along the same vein. There's no time to catch a breather, there's no 'one man take a little breather on the floor while the other two fight' scenarios....it's give it all or give nothing tonight and these three have decided to give their all. Austin removes one of the top turnbuckle pads while Steiner and Michaels are duking it out, but before he has chance to use it he gets caught by Steiner, who unleashes ANOTHER big belly to back. It's not too long until the steel fixing comes into play though, because Michaels immediately comes charging at Scott, who sidesteps him, driving the WWF champions head into the exposed corner. Shawn drops to the mat and when he staggers back to his feet, his face is the proverbial crimson mask.

With Michaels a bloody mess Steiner looks to use his version of the Camel Clutch, but before he can lock it in Austin is there to break it up. The two men brawl around the ring, before eventually ending up on the apron outside of the ring. Steiner and Stone Cold stand toe to toe, exchanging blows, when suddenly Michaels kips up, wipes the blood out of his eyes....and charges the two men, driving his body at them with such force that the two men are driven off the apron in unison and fly through the air, before crashing and burning through the announce table, as a sea of monitors and broken wood goes sailing.

Back on the outside the bleeding champion picks up one of the broken monitors and decides to even things up around here, smashing both Challengers in the face with the foreign object....and when he's done, he's no longer the only one wearing the Crimson mask, all three men are busted wide open. Things are getting ugly now and with the trio back inside the ring, the mat is covered in the blood of all three competitors. Shawn connects on Steiner with some Sweet Chin Music, but before he can make the cover, Austin nails him with the Stone Cold Stunner. Michaels momentum sends him halfway across the ring, so Austin covers Steiner. He's left it too long though and Scotty is able to get his shoulder up at the last second. Not deterred, Austin crawls over to Shawn and makes the cover on him....but again too much time has passed....and again the man kicks out, causing Austin to slap the mat in frustration.

Michaels groggily begins to sit up, before waving desperately to the back as the blood continues to stream down his face.....

.....which is when the WWF Tag Team Champions Scott Hall and Kevin Nash come walking out from the back, dragging the very beaten and battered bodies of Brian Pillman and Rick Steiner behind them. Scott and Austin turn and see their partners current predicament. Steiner doesn't hesitate and drops to the outside where he charges at the KLiQ men. Austin looks on at Pillman and appears to be considering helping out, until he obviously decides that the Title is more important and turns back to face The Heartbreak Kid.....which is when he gets his lights switched off with a dose of Sweet Chin Music straight to the jaw. Michaels drops to the mat and makes the cover.....three seconds later and this one is over, the Champion retains his title, in an excellent match.

Winner: ....and STILL....WWF Champion.....Shawn Michaels
Rating: A

The match is over but Scott Steiner hasn't even realised, all he cares about right now is the fact that his brother is hurt and Scott Hall and Kevin Nash are responsible. He's still on the outside trying to fight of the Tag Team Champions, but it's two against one....and soon becomes three against one when Michaels joins them. Scott is a big angry mass of muscles, but even he can't fend off three men the calibre of these.

Michaels orders Hall and Nash to take him to the ring...."cuff him.....cuff them both...."Steiner is thrown back into the ring, followed by Hall and Nash who both produce a set of handcuffs before proceeding to secure both Scott and Steve Austin to the ropes with them. Michaels rolls Rick Steiner and Brian Pillman into the ring, before grabbing a microphone and telling Austin and Steiner that.....

"......now you get to watch.....you get to sit there helpless and see what happens when you try and take something away from the KLiQ....when someone tries to take something away from ME! And Bret Hart....I hope you're watching in the back.....because you're looking at your future right here...."

Michaels gives the signal and Hall and Nash pounce. Scott Steiner has been a thorn in the side of the KLiQ for too long now, while Austin had the audacity to embarrass Michaels on live TV....but now both men have to watch as Rick Steiner and Brian Pillman pay for their actions.....

.....but The Hart Foundation has seen enough and even through Austin and Pillman are certainly not on their Christmas Card list, they obviously haven't given up on the Steiner's just yet. They hit the ring and briefly manage to put a stop to the beat down, with Bret going toe for toe with Michaels, while Owen and the Bulldog tangle with the Tag Champs....but everyone knows that the KLiQ come as a unit.....

......and it's not long before the numbers game is back in their favour, as Triple H, Waltman and Credible come rushing out from the back. With Scott and Austin incapacitated and Rick and Pillman still out, it's six against three and the Hart contingent don't stand a chance. Helmsley produced another set of cuffs and The Hitman soon finds himself secured between Austin and Steiner, handcuffed to the middle rope as the beating of Rick, Pillman and now Owen and the Bulldog continues. Hall drops to the outside and manages to bring the steel steps back into the ring. Helmsleys fists have bloodied the Bulldog in one corner of the ring, while Kevin Nash systematically takes first Rick Steiner, then Brian Pillman.....and finally Owen Hart......and Jacknifes them one by one, right on the unforgiving steps.

Hart, Austin and Steiner can only look on helpless as their partners are demolished, while all the time Shawn Michaels stands in front of them, waving the WWF Title in their face and mocking them, before finally, with the damage done, he drapes the title over the shoulder of Justin Credible.....stops to tune up the band.....and destroys the handcuffed and helpless Bret Hart with the Sweet Chin Music. Bret's head drops, clearly unconscious and the KLiQ once more stands tall, celebrating in the middle of the ring, with Shawn Michaels atop Helmsley and Hall's shoulders, raising the WWF Championship high in the air

Rating: A

Final Rating: A*

to4sty · July 8, 2017

Well.....to say that In Your House was a success would be somewhat of an understatement. I certainly had high hopes going into this event and I knew that the Main Event was going to deliver based on the performances that Scott Steiner and Steve Austin have been putting on, coupled with the reactions they have been garnering. Surprisingly my only slight concern was Shawn Michaels, who while putting on matches that most people could only dream of recently, they haven't been up to the standard that I know he's capable of....(he's certainly not been coming to the back telling anyone to "follow that" in recent months)......but the Heartbreak Kid certainly bought his A game with him tonight....I guess that's what happens when he's going over instead of being asked to do the favour, he comes to work motivated.

Anyway all three men had my public congratulations and praise for their match after the event.....and I wasn't the only one, there was a queue of guys lining up to shake their hands....even Bret begrudgingly admitted that they had the match of the night....although he was quick to point out that he carried Sid to the best match of his career.

Elsewhere on the card, the crowd absolutely ate up the return of the Undertaker, who hadn't been seen on TV for months leading up to tonight. It was one of the loudest pops I've heard....for anyone....I guess absence really does make the heart grow stronger.

We finally had the debut of "Him" at the tail end of the Tag Title bout....in reality "He" has been under contract for a good number of months now, but has been kept off TV because....well, let's just say his initial drug test when he signed for the company didn't go so 'well' and he's been sharing a room with Body Donna Skip in rehab up until recently. "He" also introduced our newest signing, the former Adam Bomb, now going under the name of Wrath....and fresh out of prison, former Demolition member, Crush. They will probably be a team going forward, for now at least. "Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war" is actually line from Shakespears Julius Ceaser, but I like the name the Dogs of War, I think it suits the characters....."Wrath and Crush, the Dogs of War"....it's got a ring to it.

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 4, July 1996

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The Godwinns vs The Nation of Domination (Nelson Knight & Kama)
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Uncrewed · July 8, 2017

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Ahmed Johnson vs. Psycho Sid

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Marc Mero vs Goldust

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The Godwinns vs The Nation of Domination (Nelson Knight & Kama)

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Libertine States · July 9, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm not entirely sure what you mean <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> In your first show, you overused the phrase 'sick and tired'.

ElectricX · July 9, 2017

WWF Tag Team Championships

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Ahmed Johnson vs. Psycho Sid

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to4sty · July 9, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Libertine States" data-cite="Libertine States" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In your first show, you overused the phrase 'sick and tired'.</div></blockquote> Oh ok, I can't say I go back and read through the older shows. Hopefully in the six months since the first show I've mastered some new phrases. It's something I'll pay more attention to in the future though. Thanks

Beejus · July 9, 2017

IYH was definitely an awesome ride, the KLiQ definitely got the shot in the arm I was looking for as they (mostly) had a banner night. Bret should hold his head high, he really did drag the best Sid match out of him that a person possibly could... though now I'd guess Shawn will be putting a bug in your ear to give him a chance to do better against the big fella <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Steiner and Austin - This seems like a pretty neat storyline you could run with, and it's one I actually watched not long ago on the 1997 Raws, where Austin wins the titles with a partner he doesn't like. At least in this part there's added drama because then what about their regular partners? I like where this could go.

Sid - Pearl River Powerbombed.

Marc Mero - Jericho gets involved, finally giving Goldust top billing.

Billy Gunn - Man, when's the last time Tatanka even had a Raw match?

NoD - The Nation seems set to go after the Harts for some undetermined reason, either way it looks like it'll be quite the clash of different ideals as the street thugs meet the mat wrestlers.

Crossface · July 9, 2017

Just getting caught up after being away for a week, and I agreed very much with Beejus' comments a bit back about the KLiQ needing to step up and deliver...and they did in a big way at IYH.

Unfortunately that happened at the expense of my man Scott Steiner however. I love how he unintentionally got over and I love the bad ass straight man he's playing in the middle of the more outlandish/vulgar/stereo-typical WWF attitude era guys. I feel like his no nonsense, smash mouth style is a perfect fit. I actually like this presentation of Big Scotty over the loose cannon Big Poppa Pump--who might actually be white noise with Austin/Pillman/KliQ/Harts all running amok simultaneously.

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 4, July 1996

WWF Tag Team Championships

The KLiQ (Hall & Nash) © vs. Scott Steiner & Steve Austin

Comments: no way Steiner and Austin co-exist...and even if they do win...it'll be via DQ or something that will not allow a title change

Ahmed Johnson vs. Psycho Sid

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Marc Mero vs Goldust

Comments: Even though Goldy should go over...feels like Jericho and Goldust will never win a match until they've ended this program

Tatanka vs Billy Gunn

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The Godwinns vs The Nation of Domination (Nelson Knight & Kama)

Comments: lotta lbs. on that side of the ring

bonnie · July 10, 2017

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 4, July 1996

WWF Tag Team Championships

The KLiQ (Hall & Nash) ©

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Psycho Sid

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Goldust

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Billy Gunn

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The Nation of Domination (Nelson Knight & Kama)

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Kijar · July 10, 2017

WWF Tag Team Championships

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Ahmed Johnson vs. Psycho Sid

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Marc Mero vs Goldust

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Tatanka vs Billy Gunn

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The Godwinns vs The Nation of Domination (Nelson Knight & Kama)

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to4sty · July 10, 2017

Ok.....so I'm torn, genuinely torn on what to do with the Tag Title Match on Raw.....part of me wants the KLiQ to retain, leading to a KLiQ vs Steiner's vs Austin/Pillman three way at Summerslam for the Titles.....butttttt, part of me really wants to see Austin and Steiner take the titles, while I'm also aware that there have been quite a number of multi man title matches already in this dynasty......soooooo, my question is this, what do YOU want to see? KLiQ retain and the three way? Austin and Steiner win with the rematch at Summerslam? Austin and Steiner win with an obsurd Austin/Steiner vs KLiQ vs Pillman/Steiner three way? Let me know, otherwise I'm just going to stick with my original plan lol

Nobby_McDonald · July 10, 2017

WWF Tag Team Championships

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Ahmed Johnson vs. Psycho Sid

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Marc Mero vs Goldust

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Tatanka vs Billy Gunn

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The Godwinns vs The Nation of Domination (Nelson Knight & Kama)

kingjustin10 · July 10, 2017

Kliq retains, that much has to be certain. The well oiled machine has to take down two foes teaming together.

Crossface · July 11, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ok.....so I'm torn, genuinely torn on what to do with the Tag Title Match on Raw.....part of me wants the KLiQ to retain, leading to a KLiQ vs Steiner's vs Austin/Pillman three way at Summerslam for the Titles.....butttttt, part of me really wants to see Austin and Steiner take the titles, while I'm also aware that there have been quite a number of multi man title matches already in this dynasty......soooooo, my question is this, what do YOU want to see? KLiQ retain and the three way? Austin and Steiner win with the rematch at Summerslam? Austin and Steiner win with an obsurd Austin/Steiner vs KLiQ vs Pillman/Steiner three way? Let me know, otherwise I'm just going to stick with my original plan lol</div></blockquote> Let it go to a shmoz finish here and keep the KLiQ with the straps...maybe a big 3 team ladder match at SummerSlam?

ElectricX · July 11, 2017

I would be interested in seeing that three way tag match at summerslam

deanohbk · July 11, 2017

Kliq

Sid

Mero

Gunn

Nation

to4sty · July 13, 2017

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Week 4, July 1996

Lawrence Joel Coliseum

ATT: 14,600

TV: 16.16

It's Monday night.....we are one day removed from In Your House....and as usual following a Pay Per View, Raw opens up with a recap of still shots from last night's event....(mainly focusing around the triple threat WWF Title match that saw Shawn Michaels successfully defend the gold against Scott Steiner and Steve Austin).....as well as the horrendous and vicious assault that followed. Due to the graphic and bloody nature, a lot of the shots are either black and white or censored, with Vince McMahon doing the voiceover, urging us to buy the encore presentation, because only there will you be able to see the full extent of the KLiQ's actions.

Speaking of the KLiQ, we don't have to wait long for them to make their presence known this evening, as before the announce team even have chance to welcome us to the show, the groups music begins to play and the septet make their way down the aisle looking very pleased with themselves. Still wearing every Title the WWF has to offer, they pass the announcers on their way to the ring, where Michaels knocks the headset off Vince McMahon, while Hall and Nash surround Lawler, with the Bad Guy leaning so close to him that Lawlers microphone picks up Hall telling him "Chico.....we heard you badmouthing us last night mang.....you didn't get a good enough beating last time you messed with the KLiQ? Not clever.....you might wanna watch what you say in the future." Nash shoves Lawler in the back and Hall messes up Jim Ross's hair, before the group finally climb into the ring, where Shawn Michaels takes the stick.

"Well, well, well....would you look at that....(pointing at each Championship in turn)....one, two, three, four.....four WWF Title Belts....still around the waist's of the KLiQ.....as if there was ever any doubt. Last night, YOU Scott Steiner, YOU Steve Austin.....and yes even you Bret Hart....learned the cold hard fact, that if you want to try and use the KLiQ as a stepping stone to the top around here....you'd better step hard...because when we step back, the results ain't pretty! I hope you two enjoyed your moment in the spotlight, because it's over now....finished....done.....you had your five minutes of fame courtesy of the WWF Champion, the Heartbreak Kid, now you can go back to your little tag teams and leave the big boys to fight over the big belt.

Bret Hart, in case you didn't realise, the beating you got last night, is NOTHING compared to what's in store for you at Summerslam. That feeling you got, while you were handcuffed and helpless....that feeling of my foot connecting with your face? You're going to look back on that memory....as the LAST TIME you were relevant in this business. At Wrestlemania I took your title....last night I took your family AND your dignity....at Summerslam.....I'm gonna take your career.......Why? Because I can."

That brings out WWF President, Gorilla Monsoon....and he does not look happy. He begins by telling the KLiQ that their actions last night were reprehensible and they should all be ashamed to call themselves Champions....

"....because believe me, I would love nothing more than to strip each and every one of you smug, sanctimonious individuals, of that prestigious gold that you're tarnishing just by wearing it.....Shawn Michaels, at Summerslam, I have every faith that The Hitman Bret Hart is more capable of defeating you.....Sean Waltman, you're going to have your hands full, when you go one on one with the man who EARNED his shot at the Light Heavyweight Title last night, Rey Mysterio......and Hunter Hearst Helmsley....or Triple H, whatever you prefer these days, you'll be facing the former Intercontinental Champion, the British Bulldog.....and as for Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, I haven't forgotten about you.....and you can thank your good buddy Shawn for this one, for giving me the idea.....because if you think that Scott Steiner and Steve Austin's only use around here are as tag team members.....and since neither of their usual partners are here tonight courtesy of YOUR actions last night.....how about they team up together, to face you two idiots.....for the World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championships.......TONIGHT!"

To be honest, while the crowd pops for that, the KLiQ don't look too concerned about any of those matches....in fact Nash goes on to say that "....Steiner and Austin hate each other enough, that all me and Scott just have to do, is stand back and watch them destroy each other, then simply pick the bones at the end.....easiest payday I ever had..."

Rating: A

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It's time for the opening match of the evening, as Marc Mero goes up against the androgens one, Goldust. Mero came up short last night in his bid to take home the WWF Intercontinental Championship, although you could argue the case that he would be wearing the Gold right now, had the official not have been otherwise occupied with the hair pulling blondes at ringside.....speaking of blondes at ringside, we've got two out here again tonight.....this time however it's Sable and Marlena....who I'm sure is too much of a lady to stoop to those sorts of tactics.

The match itself is pretty good. The crowd are into it, considering it's a bit of a throwaway contest....although the crowd are vocal with pretty much everything Goldust does here in the WWF. He's another, much in the vein of Scott Steiner, who's gotten himself over with consistent good performances....had he not been struck down with injury while still holding the Intercontinental Championship, who knows where he could have been by now. Mero on the other hand has had a bit more of a hit and miss run as of late.....he came in with a bang, handing Hunter Hearst Helmsley his first loss here in the WWF, but has been unable to capitalise on that initial success, most notably with his two failed attempts at capturing Intercontinental gold himself.

So we had a pretty good match.....sullied as is often the case by the ending.....

.....as Chris Jericho came charging down the aisle. There was no sneaking about behind the officials back here though, as Jericho charged the ring and went right on the attack, tackling Goldust to the mat and letting lose with punches.....and poor old Mero, through no fault of his own finds himself disqualified.

Winner: Goldust (via Disqualification)
Rating: B

It seems as though Goldust has finally got what his heart desires, the undivided attention of Chris Jericho....although now he's got it, he might realise that he never really wanted it to begin with, because Jericho is showing an aggressive streak that he hasn't displayed before. Clearly the constant attacks, along with the fact that the Bizarre One cost him the Light Heavyweight Title last night, have finally tipped Jericho over the edge. He finishes his assault by applying the Lion Tamer, his modified Boston Crab, which has Goldust screaming in agony and pounding the mat, until finally an army of officials manage to drag a p####d off Jericho away from his victim.

Jericho drops to the outside, where he picks up a microphone to let Goldust know that....."you wanted me? You wanted me to be your leading man? I'll be your leading man Goldust....I'll be leading this foot, right up your golden ass.....be careful what you wish for....because at Summerslam, you're going to find all your dreams shattered".....

Rating: B+

VS.

Two teams of heavy hitters facing off here, with a whole lot of beef in that ring. The Godwinn's have hardly been tearing it up as of late here in the WWF....I guess pig farmers just don't have the appeal that they used to. The Nation on the other hand have been on a mission to live up to their name recently....and Dominate. Because after cutting the "dead wood" that was Bobby Knight out of the occasion, Kama and Big Nelson Knight have formed quite the formidable team.....and they show that tonight....finishing PiG off with a spinning sidewalk slam from Kama, followed up with a huge splash from Knight.

Winner(s): The Nation of Domination
Rating: C

The match is over and the Godwinns head to the back looking disappointed, with another defeat under their belt (or under their overalls as it were) while the rest of the Nation enter the ring. Faarooq has a microphone in his hand and proceeds to tell the crowd that he knows that Owen Hart and the rest of the Hart Foundation aren't here tonight, but there's something they need to hear.....

"......so turn the sound up real loud back there in Calgary....so loud that even your senile old Daddy can hear what the Nation has to say. Owen Hart, you're probably wondering why....why the Nation has you in their sights.....but more importantly, why we didn't crush you like a bug last night when we had the chance.

The answer is simple.....you....and your whole family are the poster children for why the Brothers in the Nation are held back in this company.....the Great White Hope from the Great White North.....living a life of entitlement and opportunity, simply because your Daddy had a fetish about making young men scream in his basement. You've all lived off your name and family legacy for too long, awarded shot after shot, chance after chance.....the "man" bows and scrapes to your every need, while me and my brothers have to scratch and claw just for an opportunity to have an opportunity.

Now again, with Summerslam on the horizon, Bret Hart is Challenging for the WWF Championship......The British Bulldog has been handed a shot at the Intercontinental Championship.....MY Championship, a Championship that I was never pinned for....and a Championship that I NEVER had a rematch for.....why? I'll tell you why, because I was the first African American Intercontinental Champion....and as far as this company is concerned, I'll be the LAST African American Intercontinental Champion, because they clearly want to whitewash that Gold by keeping the Nation as far away from it as possible.....

Faarooq goes on to say that no member of the Nation had a match last night.....and unsurprisingly no member of the Nation has been offered a match at Summerslam either....."so we're taking matters into our own hands".....Faarooq then goes on to challenge Owen, to face him at the biggest event of the Summer....."where the Nation of Domination is going to put an end to your life of entitlement......by any means necessary"

Rating: A

We come back from commercial to find Al Snow and an uncomfortable looking Bill DeMott standing in the middle of the ring. Snow has a far more serious look on his face than his usual happy go lucky expression....and you know he means business, because he's left Head in the back. He has however got a microphone, which he uses to speak to the crowd.....

"You all saw what happened last night right? And I'm not talking about the KLiQ bouncing people off of steel steps for fun....I mean earlier than that.....when some pasty faced Guy Fawkes looking thing, appeared up on that video screen, rambled on for a little bit....and then set his Dogs on us.....(turns to DeMott).....that was "Him" right? The guy that's had you shaking in your boots for the last few weeks?"

Bill nods, giggles, then nods again, telling Al that yes, that is indeed "Him". Snow shakes his head, saying he doesn't see what the big deal is...."so he's got a creepy black hat.....Head has a whole collection of hats, I just bought her a new summer time one this morning.....always wear a hat in the sun children....that's a public safety announcement from your Uncle Al." Snow says that they can solve this problem right now, "He" can let his Dogs off their leash one more time.....and they can come down to this ring and try to attack us again....and this time our backs won't be turned.....and THEN....if "He" is really a he under that mask....and he's got the nuts.....HE can face ME at Summerslam-ee.

Much like last night, the video screen flickers to life in a sea of static, before it once again clears to a black screen with a lone spotlight shining down....and He walks into shot. Same black cloak, same black hat, same mask.....same voice distortion....

"There seems to be some misconception here.....you actually think that you're free to call the shots? Do you not realise that you're nothing more than a puppet to be picked up and played with at my discretion....for my amusement.....and the rules of the game are mine to create......

Al interrupts here, he angrily shouts at the screen that "I'VE GOT NO STRINGS TO HOLD ME DOWN....THERE ARE NO STRINGS ON ME!!!" (Alright Pinocchio calm down) before telling Him to send his Dog's down here, so that he and Bill can neuter them.....and then, I'm coming for you!

"But that's where you're wrong....just because you can't see the strings, doesn't mean they're not there....and it doesn't mean I don't control them....life is just a game, until I decide to take the board away....trials come in three's and to get to me there's a price that must be paid....next week it begins.....first we send in the Clown....then the Angel with the Broken Wings.....and finally the Dog's of War....and then and only then, will you be granted an audience with the man behind the mask.....as for tonight, the games are over."

With that the screen returns to static, leaving Al and DeMott stood in the centre of the ring, with nothing to do but wait for next week and the first "trial"

Rating: B

While Snow and DeMott exit the ring to make room for the next match of the evening, we air a quick promo videos featuring Bart Gunn's rehabilitation back to full health, following the vicious assault from his partner Billy that left the man in a neck brace. Nothing earth shattering here, just a transitional video between the last segment and the next match that ends with Bart telling the camera that he's going to be back in time for Summerslam, stronger than ever....and Billy Gunn and Mr. Perfect, can executively consult on how it feels to have his big cowboy boot up their ass.

Rating: C+

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Speaking of Billy Gunn, he's in action next, squaring up against the embarrassment of the Lumbee Indians if his recent win/loss ratio is anything to go by, Tatanka. The Native American has really been in a slump since his exit from the Million Dollar Corporation and has really transcended to a bit of a jobber to the stars....tonight is no different....he puts up a valiant effort but Gunn puts him away easily enough with the Famouser.

Winner: Billy Gunn
Rating: B-

We head to the back, where Scott Steiner and Steve Austin have obviously been informed about their Title match coming up......not that they appear to be too thrilled about it....because they are currently being separated by a slew of backstage personnel, who are doing their best to stop the two men killing each other, in between the insults and threats that they are throwing at each other.

Vince McMahon remarks that he highly doubts that these two men will be able to co-exist long enough to make it to the ring, let alone work together (because they will have to) to defeat the KLiQ tonight. Lawler says that if they had any sense, they would do the world a favour, kick Scott Hall and Kevin Nash's asses, take the titles, then if they still want to kill each other after, go right ahead.

We cut away from the chaos, just as Steiner is calling Austin "nothing but a white trash redneck" while Stone Cold retorts that his partner tonight is a "big jacked up jackass"....back to ringside folks.

Rating: B+

Back to ringside where for the first time in quite a few months, the Monday Night Raw audience are treated to the most impressive entrance here in the WWF....as The Undertaker makes his long awaited return to the flagship show. Accompanied as always by his manager Paul Bearer, he makes his methodical walk down the aisle way before slowly entering the ring with a microphone.....it looks like the Deadman has something to say. He addresses the crowd, telling them that he had been gone because when he looked into the eyes of Kane, as far as he was concerned he was looking into the eyes of, not his baby brother, but a ghost who died 20 years ago. He goes on to say that despite what Jim Cornette had been spewing since his departure, the Undertaker was NOT responsible for the fire that claimed the life of his parents....and presumably his little brother......but it was in fact Kane that started that fire....Kane who had been troubled, all his young life.....Kane who had been transfixed on the flames that burned.....Kane who was a pyromaniac, with no control over his desire to watch the world burn.....he says he prayed for years, that if his parents were truly going to be gone, that at least Kane could have been spared.....

"......that at least my baby brother could have survived the blaze that killed our parents......so that I could make him suffer, the way that our parents suffered.....crying out in agony as the flames washed over them, searing heat that blackened their bones and made their eye balls explode in their sockets......and so when the unthinkable happened....and Kane returned, like a Phoenix rising from the ashes.....I knew I needed to leave.....I needed to retreat to Death Valley.....because if I had stayed, there's no telling what hells I would have sunk to, to take my vengeance on the family, that destroyed my family."

He says that he's finally at a place where he rage is controlled enough, that he can finally be in the ring with Kane...."and not commit homicide live on TV.....so Kane.....Summerslam is looming on the horizon.....and it's time for Big Brother to take you out to the whipping shed boy."

"Woah, woah, woah, wait a minute....wait just one minute......"

That didn't take long....never one to miss an opportunity to talk, Jim Cornette has made his way out from the back....and he's bought his monsters with him.....

"First of all, everything you've just said is false.....my name is James E. Cornette and my word is my bond, so when I tell you that your hero there, The Undertaker, is a murderer, you know I'm telling the truth, because Jim Cornette would never tell a lie......second of all Deadman....we've been coming out here week after week, destroying people and calling you out....and we got nothing, nada, zilch....and now, because you've decided to come back from your self imposed exile, Kane is supposed to just drop to his knees kiss your feet, and thank you for finally paying him some attention? Well it ain't gonna work like that....he's not the 10 year old boy you used to push about and bully and tell what to do....no, he's a seven foot monster of a man....more of a man that you'll ever be....and for once, you're doing things HIS way.....so as far as your match at Summerslam goes.....YES, we accept....but NO, it will NOT be against Kane.....because at Summerslam, you're going to be facing the misunderstood maestro, Mankind!"

Rating: B+

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Ahmed Johnson could really do with something to kickstart his career, because recently, despite still having a strong following in the crowd, he's not had a storyline per-say since back at Wrestlemania. Maybe a victory over big Sid would set him back on the right track.....Sid however is coming into this one hot on the heels of the best match of his career, and even though he came out on the losing end against Bret Hart, he hardly lost in convincing fashion, as the Hitman caught him with a roll up.

As far as the match goes, it's two big strong bulls, butting heads and attempting to our power each other. Ahmed showed the world his cheeky side, as his buttocks chewed on his tights, while Sid's tights were firmly up over his belly button. In the end though, Ahmed tweaked his back attempting an ambitious Pearl River Plunge on the 300+ pounder. Sid capitalised on this mistake....and one Powerbomb later, picked up the victory.

Winner: Psycho Sid
Rating: B

DiBiase enters the ring alongside his victorious client, microphone in hand, where he addresses the Steiner Brothers. He tells them that last night was a perfect example of what he had been offering them....."back up....support.....this mountain of a man beside me, looking out for your best interests....do you really think that the KLiQ would have been able to have their way with you, if Sid had been there to stop it? Scott, you could have been standing here tonight, wearing a fitted custom $6000 suit.....you could have been standing here....as the WWF Champion.....and Rick, you could have been standing here full stop, instead of sitting at home nursing your bumps and bruises.....the offer still stands boys, but I'm getting impatient and I don't like being kept waiting.....just give into the inevitable, because at the end of the day, everybody has a price, for the Million Dollar Man, HaHaHaHaHa!"

Rating: B+

VS.

It's time for the main event of the evening....and a rare title match here on Monday Night Raw.....as the KLiQ contingent of Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, put the WWF Tag Team Championships on the line against the unlikely team of Scott Steiner and Steve Austin.....although truth be told, the duo are about as far away from a cohesive unit as two men can get.....and both are still sporting the scars from last night's bloody battle....although they are wearing matching bandages so perhaps we'll make a team out of them yet.

So confident are Hall and Nash that their two opponents won't be able to function on the same page, that they have left the remaining KLiQ members in the back and look about as cocky as you can get. Lawler remarks that he hopes either Austin or Steiner knock that smug look off their faces, which is when McMahon reminds him to be careful what he says, because the KLiQ have already made veiled threats towards him.

The match gets underway and to be fair the challengers get off to a strong start....but not so much because they are working as a unit and more to do with the fact that they are clearly attempting to one up each other. In fact the open hostility is never more obvious than with each tag, because instead of the conventional clap of hands, these two are slapping each other across the chest and back to bring in the fresh man.

The KLiQ manage to take control of the match, working over Scott Steiner, who is in desperate need of tagging out to his "partner". When the time comes however and he finally makes it over to his corner, Austin stands stone faced, with his hands by his sides, making no effort to tag himself in.....so Steiner takes matters into his own hands.....literally.....tagging Stone Cold into the match with another slap....not on the chest or the back however, this time he slaps him square in the face. Austin pauses for a moment, staring a hole through Steiner....then proceeds to return the favour, and Steiner is on the receiving end of a slap about the the face.

Much to Hall and Nash's amusement, it soon breaks down from here and the partners turn to enemies as they lay into each other with fist after fist. Steiner tackles Austin at the waist and the two tumble to the outside, where they go about doing their best demolition derby routine, bouncing each other's already battered bodies off steel steps and ring posts, leaving the official little option but to count the two men out and award the match to the KLiQ.

Winner(s): ......and STILL....WWF Tag Team Champions, The KLiQ (via Count Out)
Rating: A

The official hands the KLiQ their belts and the two men celebrate their victory, while the carnage on the floor continues. Nash screams threats of violence towards the times keeper, demanding that he hands the Champions a steel chair each. He complies and suddenly the KLiQ are armed.....surprisingly however they simply unfold the furniture, set them down in the middle of the ring....then take a seat, laughing to themselves as they watch Steiner and Austin ripping each other to shreds.

Oblivious to their audience of two watching on from the ring, Steiner and Austin pick up where they left off last night in an all out assault of each other....and while it's nowhere near as graphic as the prior evening, the TV audience is treated to a little bit of colour, as both men manage to re-open the wounds on their heads, which amuses the KLiQ no end as Nash and Hall sit on their chairs, mock wiping blood from their eyes and bumping into each other as if they can't see.

Steiner and Austin wind up back inside the ring, where Stone Cold backs Scotty into the corner and begins laying into him with right hands....Steiner is finally able to block it however and reverses it, spinning Austin into the corner and delivering a series of punches of his own. The battling pair slowly fight their way out of the corner......which is when Hall and Nash lay them both out with a chair shot across the back.....rookie mistake from Austin and Steiner there, who have both been in the business long enough to know that you don't turn your back on two men like Big Sexy and the Bad Guy. One Jacknife to Steiner and a Razors Edge to Austin later and the KLiQ are standing tall again....which means that in the space of two nights Steve Austin, Brian Pillman, The Steiner Brothers and The Hart Foundation have all fallen victim to the viciousness of the KLiQ and the show ends with Hall and Nash, each with a foot placed on the chest of their respective victims and the WWF Tag Team Championships held high in the air.

Rating: A

Final Rating: B+

to4sty · July 13, 2017

The Stars of the WWF: August 1996

World Wrestling Federation Champion

Shawn Michaels

Previous Champions:
Bret Hart (x3)
Diesel

World Wrestling Federation Intercontinental Champion

Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Previous Champions:
Faarooq
(Vacant)
Goldust
Razor Ramon (x4)

World Wrestling Federation Light Heavyweight Champion

Sean Waltman

Previous Champions:
Chris Jericho
Scorpio

World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions

The KLiQ (Scott Hall & Kevin Nash

Previous Champions:
The Steiner Brothers (x3)
Owen Hart & The British Bulldog
The Smoking Gunn's (x2)

The Main Event

Shawn Michaels

Kevin Nash

Scott Hall

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Goldust

Psycho Sid

Bret Hart

Owen Hart

The British Bulldog

Scott Steiner

Rick Steiner

The Undertaker

The Glass Ceiling

Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Sean Walkman

Kane

Mankind

Brian Pillman

Faarooq

Jeff Jarrett

Barry Windham

Ahmed Johnson

Chris Jericho

Road Warrior Hawk

Road Warrior Animal

Kokina

The Middle of the Pack

Justin Credible

Kama

Nelson Knight

Scorpio

???

Crush

Wrath

Billy Gunn

Justin Bradshaw

Skip

Zip

Tatanka

Marc Mero

Savio Vega

Rikishi

Al Snow

Bill DeMott

Bart Gunn

Bob Holly

Henry O Godwinn

The B Show Players

Ron Harris

Don Harris

Chavo Guerrero

Psicosis

Jesse James

Jerry Lynn

Phineas I Godwinn

Rey Mysterio

Matt Hardy

Jeff Hardy

Rocky Maivia

The Part Timers

Jerry Lawler

Rowdy Roddy Piper

Jake Roberts

Seconds and Eye Candy

Mr. Perfect
Managing: Billy Gunn

Paul Bearer
Managing: The Undertaker

Jim Cornette
Managing: Kane, Mankind

Ted DiBiase
Managing: Psycho Sid

Paul Ellering
Managing: The Harris Boys

Sunny
Managing: The KLiQ

Marlena
Managing: Goldust

Sable
Managing: Marc Mero

Franchise Players
Shawn Michaels
The Undertaker
Bret Hart
Steve Austin
Scott Steiner

Next Big Things
Rocky Maivia
Jeff Jarrett
Chris Jericho

Excuse the mass of pictures, but I was writing out a list of my imgur links so I didn't have to route through the actual site everytime, figured I may as well stick it on here to give everyone a feel of people's places on the card.

to4sty · July 13, 2017

Another Monday Night Raw in the bag and another strong showing from both Steve Austin and Scott Steiner, the pair of whom have put excellent performances in on back to back nights, no easy feat when you consider the physical match they were involved in on Sunday. Speaking of Sunday, the good reviews obviously garnered a bit of interest in our product, because the ratings came back in our favour again, a healthy 16.16 for us against Bischoff's 15.57......although to be fair, the only match they put on worth a damn was Arn Anderson defeating Sting, so I'd have been disappointed to lose to that anyway.

Goldust came to me following In Your House, he asked for a quiet word to discuss his current pay structure. He said he thought he had done a good job getting his character over, and rather humbly asked if his wages could reflect this. I asked him what he thought a fair rise would be, he suggested an extra $15,000 a month, I gave him $11,000 and we were both happy. Honestly I would have given him the extra $15,000 a month, he's more than earned it....between quietly getting himself over, never making a fuss.....and then there's the....let's say "colourful" insults that get thrown his way by our fans.....he's been a total professional.....but if I can get away with paying less than I have to, then that's what I'm going to do.....Ugh, Vince is turning me into a business man.

Speaking of contracts, Paul Bearer signed an extension with us this week, as did Sunny, while the Brooklyn Brawler quietly parted ways with the company. It was nothing personal, we simply have very little need for Enhancement Talent with the new direction that the WWF is taking. He was offered a more behind the scenes role but apparently he's not ready to hang up his tatty Jersey just yet. Pat Patterson was obviously a bit put out, but in my defence it was a mutual parting of ways....it's not like I fired the man....I'm sure he'll get over it.....he'll have to, he's got finishes to book.

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 1, August 1996

Owen Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
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Rick Steiner vs. Kevin Nash
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Brian Pillman vs Scott Hall
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Al Snow vs ???
(Who is ???....they have yet to appear in this dynasty but have been in the WWF in years prior)
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Rey Mysterio vs Psicosis
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