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

[to4sty]

Thank god for some unusually well received angles this week.....because that was all that saved Monday Night Raw from tanking. Outside of the excellent British Bulldog/Goldust encounter, a lot of the other bouts failed to deliver.....particularly the rather disappointing Main Event, which I had high hopes for.....by all accounts the crowd was rather put off by the heel/face team combination of Austin, Pillman and the Harts. I honestly expected better from Mankind and Al Snow too....both of whom usually put on a pretty solid show. They just didn't click at all though, and it made for some pretty awkward watching.....

 

....not that the ratings reflected that.....we still absolutely destroyed Nitro in the ratings war, 17.04-15.08....almost a full two point victory....and in my defence, that's all Vince McMahon cares about at the minute, wiping the smug grin off Eric Bischoff's face. Eric is clearly feeling the pressure too, because they put on a pretty big (by their recent standards anyway) main event this week.....dusting the cobwebs off a rarely seen Hulk Hogan to have him team with Sting against the regular combination of Vader and the WCW Champion (I know, I still can't believe it myself) Bam Bam Bigelow....and considering they had the Hulkster do the job, I'm surprised he agreed to appear at all.....obviously it was a screwy DQ finish, but still. They also finally took the Television Championship off the One Man Gang....your new Champion? The Disco Inferno. That's a good win for Disco, who I'm kind of sorry I missed out on signing a few months back.

 

In a little bit of contract news, Brian Pillman approached me after Raw to enquire about the possibility of a raise. He's slowly but surely risen up to a solid main event spot in recent months......in fact he's even sneaked into the upper tier of the upper tier and is arguably my number five guy in the company right now....behind Bret Hart, Steve Austin, The Undertaker....and obviously Shawn Michaels right at the top. He wanted almost a $15,000 a month raise.....yeah, maybe when you pip the Hitman to fourth place.....he got almost $10,000 but he was happy with that......I really need to position both him and Austin away from the Tag Team division and on to bigger and better things....they honestly deserve better, but the Tag run is mainly due to myself being a huge Hollywood Blondes fan when they were teaming a few years back in WCW.....we'll see where they go from here.

 

Vince always gets a bit twitchy anytime I go around giving one of the boys a raise.....but the fact that we are still clearing well over two and a half million dollars a month profit....and the fact that this calendar year alone we are over twenty million dollars better off soothes the savage beast a little bit. I'm trying to amass as much of a bankroll as we can because I honestly think we can take the WWF to a more global level with a little bit more hard work....and that's going to cost money. Anyway......on to Raw

 

OOC: Out of curiosity, would turning off the face/heel divide have any negative impact on the product? I get why it's there, but would a heel/face combo of the Harts, Austin and Pillman facing the KLiQ really have been received so poorly if this was an actual match you were watching? I feel like anything to do with the KLiQ kind of blurs the line between face and heel anyway.....I'm fairly sure even a heel Austin/Pillman vs heel Nash/Hall SHOULD be pretty well received.....here though not so much, which is why I've been stuck with so many multi man matches thus far in an attempt to bypass the negative note....what are people's thoughts?

 

 

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 1, October 1996

 

Psycho Sid vs Kevin Nash

Comments:

 

Marc Mero vs. Rich Steiner

Comments:

 

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Rey Mysterio vs. Sean Waltman

Comments:

 

Al Snow & Bill DeMott vs. Doink & Christopher Daniels

Comments:

 

The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? (They are a one shot deal, not currently contracted Wrestlers)

Comments:

 

[Uncrewed]

Psycho Sid vs Kevin Nash

Comments:

 

Marc Mero vs. Rich Steiner

Comments:

 

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Rey Mysterio vs. Sean Waltman

Comments:

 

Al Snow & Bill DeMott vs. Doink & Christopher Daniels

Comments:

 

The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? (They are a one shot deal, not currently contracted Wrestlers): Well Dunn

Comments:

[Kijar]

Psycho Sid vs Kevin Nash

Comments:

 

Marc Mero vs. Rich Steiner

Comments:

 

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Rey Mysterio vs. Sean Waltman

Comments:

 

Al Snow & Bill DeMott vs. Doink & Christopher Daniels

Comments:

 

The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? Shannon Moore/Shane Helms

Comments:

[bonnie]

<p>Kevin Nash</p><p>

Comments: million dollar corporation interfere </p><p> </p><p>

Rich Steiner</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Rey Mysterio</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Al Snow & Bill DeMott</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

The Hardy Boys </p><p>

Who is ???/??? Not sure, um Moore and Helms</p><p>

Comments:</p>

[ElectricX]

<p>Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 1, October 1996 </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Psycho Sid</strong> vs Kevin Nash</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Marc Mero vs. <strong>Rich Steiner</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Rey Mysterio</strong> vs. Sean Waltman</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Al Snow & Bill DeMott vs. <strong>Doink & Christopher Daniels</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p>

</p><p><strong>

The Hardy Boys</strong> vs. ??? & ???</p><p>

Who is ???/??? (They are a one shot deal, not currently contracted Wrestlers)</p><p>

Comments:<strong>I have no idea</strong></p>

[Beejus]

<p>Personally, I've only ever turned off the face/heel divide one time to get around the penalty and it felt like I cheated. But that's my own guilty conscience talking <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Like you said, the Kliq basically operate outside normal face/heel rules, much like the nWo did, but there's no real way to show that in the game, because of how binary it is. I wouldn't turn it off, because it boils down to only being one or two matches that you get the penalty for it, and I don't think the penalty is all that harsh sometimes anyways.</p><p> </p><p>

Sid - <em>Nash does what Hall did last month by losing to Shawn's next challenger. I liked the dissension in the ranks on the last Raw, though, for sure; Hall and Nash seem to need to remind Shawn just who helped him get to the dance.</em></p><p>

Rich Steiner - <em>Very clever with the name change, and I laughed at the picture you're using for him.</em></p><p>

Sean Waltman - <em>If he doesn't do something soon, he's gonna be on the outside looking in like Hunter is now.</em></p><p>

Snow and Demott</p><p>

Hardy Boys - <em>Maybe Christian York and Joey Matthews?</em></p>

[crackerjack]

Psycho Sid vs Kevin Nash

Comments:

 

Marc Mero vs. Rich Steiner

Comments:

 

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Rey Mysterio vs. Sean Waltman

Comments:

 

Al Snow & Bill DeMott vs. Doink & Christopher Daniels

Comments:

 

The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? (They are a one shot deal, not currently contracted Wrestlers)

Comments: Edge & Christian

[Nobby_McDonald]

<p><strong>Psycho Sid</strong> vs Kevin Nash</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Marc Mero vs. <strong>Rich Steiner</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WWF Light Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Rey Mysterio vs. <strong>Sean Waltman</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Al Snow & Bill DeMott vs. <strong>Doink & Christopher Daniels</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Hardy Boys</strong> vs. ??? & ???</p><p>

Who is ???/??? Public Enemy</p>

[to4sty]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/GJwrLWt.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Week 1, October 1996</strong></p><p><strong> Rosemont Horizon</strong></p><p><strong> ATT: 18,496</strong></p><p><strong> TV: 17.93</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the number one show in all of professional wrestling.....welcome to the World Wrestling Federation.......and welcome to Monday Night Raw....Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are at ringside as always, and run down the events of last week, including the fact that we have a new number one contender for the WWF Championship, and that mans name......is Sid. Lawler says that this could quite possibly be Shawn Michaels biggest challenge since his reign began back in March......</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="bN15JFv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bN15JFv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="MC3cI3I.jpg" data-src="https://i.Imgur.com/MC3cI3I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ......speak of the devil....or in this case the WWF Champion....and he shall appear....along with his KLiQ underlings.....although don't let Hall and Nash hear you say that.....because as became apparent last week, the co-founders of the KLiQ are beginning to find Shawn Michaels growing arrogance just that little bit grating.....and what does he have to say for himself this week? He begins by gloating about the fact that not only did he single handedly....and decisively.....take out Chris Jericho at In Your House, but he also took him out of the title picture completely, by bringing and old friend of his to town to keep him busy. He gloats about the fact that he single handedly beat both Hart Brothers so badly.....that Bret and Owen ran off to the tag team division, to tangle with Steve Austin and Brian Pillman......that's the same Steve Austin, who along with Scott Steiner by the way....was also beaten single handedly by The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels......</p><p> </p><p> <em>"........and you can add Jerry Lawler down there to the list too......a genuine who's who of professional Wrestling Superstars, that THOUGHT they had what it takes to hang with the Heartbreak Kid....only to find out that the Champ lies down for NO ONE!.....there's a reason that I am THE number one Wrestler in the world today......there's a reason why I'm THE man to beat around here.....and there's a reason why I am, the World Wrestling Federation Champion...........because....."</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> "......because of us......"</em></p><p> </p><p> Apparently one Kevin Nash has something to say on the matter.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>".....single handedly? You've done all that single handedly? It's funny, because I seem to remember spending the best part of seven months Jacknifing the hell out of anyone and everyone that was lining up for a shot at THAT title....and YOU seem to have forgotten who put that title around your waist in the first place......Waltman and Credible might have jumped on the bandwagon halfway through the ride.....but it was Kevin Nash and Scott Hall that hitched that waggon on our backs, and you rode that bad boy all the way to Wrestlemania.....to the WWF Championship......and beyond......"</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ".....I won this title by......."</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> "......SHUT UP!!!!......Shut up......for once in your life you're going to shut your mouth and listen to me....for months now you've been coming out here week after week, criticising me.....criticising Scott.....Kid......because you're still holding your Gold, while we lost ours? Did you ever stop to think that maybe WE lost our Gold, because we spent so long making sure that YOU didn't lose yours?.......</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ......I've spent the last three years, watching your back in that ring....in the back......and in every dirty little dive and drinking hole down the road.....when you opened your mouth to the wrong crowd, I was there to make sure that YOUR words were backed up.....that YOU were backed up......and instead of gratitude, what do I get? Criticism? Are you kidding me? Even tonight......when Scott and me SHOULD be concentrating on Austin, Pillman, and the WWF Tag Team Title shot we have at In Your House......instead, I've got to come out here and step in the ring with YOUR In Your House opponent.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ......and that's fine.....I got no problem kicking Sid's ass.....in fact, I got no problem kicking ANYONE'S ass.....especially a jumped up spoilt brat, that doesn't know when he's on to a good thing....or when to stop running his mouth.......so tonight I'll come out here and do what I always do.....I'll soften up YOUR opponent......to make it easier for YOU to keep YOUR title....because that's what's in the best interest of The KLiQ.....maybe one of these weeks you'll return the favour....."</em></p><p> </p><p> With that Nash shoves the microphone into Michaels chest, who's stood with a shell shocked look on his face and walks to the back, with Hall by his side. Michaels expression soon turns to one of anger however, as he throws the microphone to the mat, shouting at Waltman that he'd better get the job done next, then hopping out of the ring and storming to the back, shouting insults to random fans as he goes into full Shawn Michaels temper tantrum mode.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> A*</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p></div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="VVW29pq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VVW29pq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="bPirxUr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bPirxUr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> No pressure then Sean.....as the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio makes his way out to put the gold on the line against former Champion Sean Waltman. Waltman vastly underestimated the ability of the young Luchador back at Summerslam, and it cost him dearly.....he'll be taking this rematch much more seriously....especially after the words from Shawn Michaels a few minutes ago. </p><p> </p><p> While Sunny has toddled off to the back, presumably to try and soothe the bruised ego of the Heartbreak Kid, Justin Credible HAS remained at ringside to offer some moral (and no doubt some immoral) support to his teammate. This is a much more even affair than the last encounter, where Mysterio embarrassed the cocky, unprepared Champion....and the crowd are a lot more invested in the junior king of mystery now than they were back in August. Both men come close to picking up the victory....but none more so than Waltman, who is able to pick up a very near fall after Credible knocks Mysterio flying off the top rope behind the officials back. </p><p> </p><p> Surprisingly its Jerry Lawler that comes to the rescue there, leaving the announce desk and clocking Justin Credible with some patented "King" right hands, that knocks Jerry's stolen crown right off the head of the theiving Credible....and it's while the official is focused on that.....</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="pLtZNWI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pLtZNWI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> .....that this man, Chris Candido makes an appearance....because with Mysterio perched up on the top rope, The former Body Donna slides into the ring and nails Waltman with a Powerbomb....before rolling back out to the floor. Mysterio looks down at his challenger for a moment before shrugging his shoulders and coming flying off with a big top rope splash. The referee makes the count.....and Mysterio retains.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner:</strong> .....and <strong>Still</strong> WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Rey Mysterio</p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="bPirxUr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bPirxUr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pLtZNWI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pLtZNWI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Credible finally breaks free of the King and drags Waltman to the outside and halfway up the aisle. The two men consider rushing the ring but think better off it when Candido rolls back into the squared circle, with Mysterio's Light Heavyweight Championship in hand. The KLiQ men back slowly up the aisle, vowing revenge against Mysterio, Candido AND the King.</p><p> </p><p> Candido on the other hand walks over to Rey.....and stares down at the Gold Belt in his hand....holding onto it for just a fraction longer than Mysterio looks comfortable with....before finally handing it over to the Champion and raising his hand in victory. Chris Candido may have a problem with the KLiQ.....but it looks like the Light Heavyweight Championship has also caught his eye.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="Rc3NoDZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Rc3NoDZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eLDIoSz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eLDIoSz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We head to the back now, where Dok Hendrix is standing by with the man who came out last week looking to the future, as he challenged the WWF Champion Shawn Michaels to a rematch.....instead what he got, was a glimpse into the past, as he was assaulted by (if you choose to believe the Heartbreak Kid) the man that Jericho stabbed in the back...and his former tag team partner....his own Marty Jannetty.....and that man's name is Lance Storm.</p><p> </p><p> Obviously Dok cuts right to the chase, asking Jericho who Lance Storm is.....and did he in fact, stab the man in the back? Jericho says that the only truth to come out of Shawn Michaels mouth last week, was the fact that Lance Storm and Chris Jericho USED to be tag team partners......and they were a pretty good team too......they won some titles....lost some titles.....then they went their separate ways because both men had aspirations to go on as singles competitors.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>".....his problem seems to be, that I got called up to the big leagues.......and he didn't.......I can't help that Dok......there was certainly no betrayal, and Lance Storms back is decisively stab free.....in fact, the only one around here that's getting screwed over by someone they THOUGHT was still a friend......is me.....but then that's obviously the difference between Lance Storm and Chris Jericho.....Chris Jericho got called up to the World Wrestling Federation on the back of natural talent.....and Lance Storm got called up to the World Wrestling Federation on the back of MY name, and because Shawn Michaels wants to keep that WWF Title firmly where it is.........instead of around my sexy waist........but I promise you this Dok.........</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="46EV5Y1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/46EV5Y1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> .......of course we don't get to hear that promise, as for the second week in a row Jericho is ambushed from behind by his former friend Lance Storm. Last week he tasted a devastating Single Leg Boston Crab.....this week it's a far more primitive display, as Storm simply beats the maple syrup out of the former Light Heavyweight Champion. When the damage is done, and Jericho is left laying on the ground, Storm drags Hendrix over to him to let him know that.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>".....everything that man tells you, is complete and utter fabrication.....believe me when I tell you that Dok, because I'm Lance Storm.....and I'm from Calgary....Alberta, Canada......a place so honest that even our Politicians tell the truth......not like those untrustworthy, lying Winnipeggians, who are always talk out of one side of their mouth.....I'm here for truth.....justice.....and the Canadian way....."</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> With that Storm turns and walks away, but not without giving Jericho another stomp for good measure on his way out of shot, as Dok Hendrix sends us back down to ringside.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> A</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="Y4PwSFN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Y4PwSFN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JPWbAH1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JPWbAH1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eX846RT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eX846RT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YMPG1tH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YMPG1tH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> .....and at ringside we find the Legion of Doom and the Hardy Boys, patiently awaiting the arrival of Matt and Jeff's opponents for the evening. The Hardys haven't been in action on Raw in quite some time, having spent the last few weeks locked into an intense training regiment with Hawk and Animal, who seem determined to get these two youngsters to the next level.....and you've got to assume that no matter who comes out tonight, it's got to be an easier option than fighting the Road Warriors day in and day out.....although I guess we are about to find out, as some stereotypical "Oriental" type music starts to play.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><span>http://i.imgur.com/DKo6sIq.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/zlOxKJ9.jpg</span></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> .....and the Orient Express make their way out from the back, along with the devious Mr. Fuji (who has been hanging around with nothing to do since Yokozuna shed his banzai gimmick) back in his more traditional black suit and hat ensemble. The trio make their way to the ring to a decent enough pop, where Matt and Jeff are waiting to get this one underway.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="eX846RT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eX846RT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YMPG1tH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YMPG1tH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> VS. </em><span>http://i.imgur.com/DKo6sIq.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/zlOxKJ9.jpg</span></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> It's time for a little bit of old school vs new school here, as the former AWA Tag Team Champions Tanaka and Kato re-emerge in the WWF for the first time in almost five years. Surprisingly the announcers actually acknowledge the AWA Title win (although they neglect to mention that it was under the name Badd Company) but then I suppose that since the AWA has been dead since late 1991, it's not like anyone is going to be turning the channel from Raw to watch it. They also make sure to mention that Hawk and Animal are themselves also former AWA Tag Team Champions.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> The Orient Express have been teaming on and off now for the best part of a decade and certainly have experience on their side....honestly though, they're here tonight to make Matt and Jeff look good.....which is exactly what they do. These two teams have a fun little back and forth match, but in the end the Hardys pick up the victory.....with Jeff gaining the three count following a Swanton Bomb to Kato.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Winner(s):</strong></em><em> The Hardy Boys</em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> C+</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="Rc3NoDZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Rc3NoDZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cr5i0Lz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cr5i0Lz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqqfCgY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqqfCgY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> To the back-cave now, where Dok Hendrix is standing by with Al Snow, Head and Bill DeMott. Usually this would be somewhat of a lighthearted segment.....not today however.....even Head has nothing to say.....Al Snow however has plenty to say.....and it's mainly directed towards Raven and his associates.....he begins by apologising to Mankind for leaving him to the mercy of Kane last week....but says that if Raven and his family were really so concerned about the welfare of Mankind, then they would have been there to help him, instead of being in the back, laying yet another beating on Bill DeMott.....he then tells Raven that enough is enough.....he says that the only reason he was able to pick up a victory at In Your House, was because his little minions kept interfering in the match......</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> He tells Raven that he wants another shot at this months In Your House....just the two of them, no interference, no excuses.....and WHEN....not if.....when Al wins, that's it.....Raven lets DeMott go, no more four on one, five on one assaults....no more anything....Bill DeMott and Al Snow are officially off Raven's radar</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> B+</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="cr5i0Lz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cr5i0Lz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqqfCgY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqqfCgY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> VS. </em><img alt="vRMhRGa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vRMhRGa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tMF90pK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tMF90pK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> We have our second and final tag team match up now, as Al Snow and Bill DeMott look to make a mark on two of Raven's followers ahead of a potential In Your House rematch between himself and snow.....,in all fairness Al has already defeated both Doink and the Fallen Angel before in singles competition, so tonight should be no different.....what is different however, is Bill DeMott himself.....who takes control of the majority of the match, clearly p####d off at being the recipient of so many recent assaults. He brutalises the two men, showing an aggressive streak that has arguably been missing since his arrival here in the WWF.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Not that Doink and Daniels don't get their licks in, because they do.....DeMott is on a mission however, and after rolling out of the way of the Fallen Angels Moonsault attempt, he goes up top and connects with one of his own, which is enough to give himself and Al Snow the victory.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Winner(s):</strong></em><em> Al Snow and Bill DeMott.</em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> B-</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="cr5i0Lz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cr5i0Lz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqqfCgY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqqfCgY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GDTWVB2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GDTWVB2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0VN77xg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0VN77xg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Snow picks up the microphone, wanting an answer from Raven to his challenge.....it's not Raven that he gets however, it's Crush and Wrath, the Dogs of War that come walking out from the back.....Snow tells them that he doesn't want their masters pets....he wants the man himself. Crush and Wrath continue to head to the ring however, so Snow tosses the microphone to one side and he and DeMott prepare for a fight......</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="oJqc7jC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oJqc7jC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="P4qW3WS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P4qW3WS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ......which is when they get spun around, kicked in the stomach and dropped with a DDT a piece.....Double Underhook from Mankind to Bill DeMott and Evenflow from Raven to Al Snow. Mankind looks to continue the assault, but Raven places a hand across his chest to stop him, motioning for him to step back, as Doink, Daniels and The Dogs of War pounce on the two fallen combatants. Raven finally puts a halt to the beating, before picking up Al Snows discarded microphone.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><em>"......Al, be careful what you wish for......you should know by now that if you wish to play my games then you have to play by my rules, not yours.....you see I have nothing to gain in the stipulations your are trying to set......fight a man I've already defeated.....and lose the opportunity to make Bill DeMott see the error of his ways in the process? I don't really see the incentive there Al......so I will provide you with a counter offer.....I will accept your challenge.....and I will accept your terms.....if you win, both yourself AND simple Bill there shall be set free from my suffering.....but if I win....WHEN I win.....neither of you gains your freedom.....in fact quite the opposite......because if I win, BOTH Al Snow and Bill DeMott belong to ME.....you will both join my dysfunctional little family.....and you will both join willingly and you both WILL do whatever I require of you.....those are my terms.....accept them or don't....the choice is yours....but know this, if you do choose to accept.....that will be the last choice you will make freely......because all of your actions from there on in, will be at MY command...."</em></em><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> .....Raven then addresses Mankind, telling him that last week was a perfect example of why Raven is the only person in the WWF he can trust. He tells Mankind that he's sorry he wasn't here last week.....and he's sorry that he had to pay because of that.......but it's time for Mankind to seek his revenge......at In Your House, Raven has arranged a match.........Mankind........vs Kane......and you can finally make him pay the price, for betraying your trust.....for betraying your faith.......and for taking advantage of your loyalty.....for feeding you to his brother week in and week out.....for never being there for you, the way that I am there for you.....do it for yourself.....but more importantly, do it for Raven.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> A</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> <img style="max-width:10%;</em></p><p><em> "src="</em><a href="https://i.imgur.com/5ARJfr6.jpg" rel="external nofollow"><em>https://i.imgur.com/5ARJfr6.jpg"></em></a><img alt="wdkMubP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wdkMubP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> VS. </em><img alt="hzDZTVJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hzDZTVJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em><img style="max-width:10%;</em></p><p><em> "src="</em><a href="https://i.imgur.com/NJr4NXD.jpg" rel="external nofollow"><em>https://i.imgur.com/NJr4NXD.jpg"></em></a></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> It's time for the newest recruit to Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation to show his worth now, as Rich Steiner goes one on one with Marc Mero. Steiner may have sold his brother down the river, but he's bought himself an Intercontinental Title match against the British Bulldog this coming In Your House. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Mero on the other hand has been rather preoccupied of late with Billy Gunn and his advances towards the lovely Sable. The commentators inform us that Mero has requested a match against Gunn at In Your House....a request that Gorilla Monsoon has apparently granted.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="dYDRIuH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dYDRIuH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KnKSFDq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KnKSFDq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ......and speaking of Billy Gunn, he makes his presence known again here tonight, as he and Perfect make their way out from the back to again harass the blonde bombshell at ringside. Unfortunately for Mero, it also serves as a distraction from the match.....and while his back is turned away from Steiner, Rich seizes the opportunity to nail him with a Bridging German Suplex for the win.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Winner:</strong></em><em> Rich Steiner</em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> B-</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="NJr4NXD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NJr4NXD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hzDZTVJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hzDZTVJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/k6DGuKj.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2Kz9qfQ.jpg</span></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Mero quickly shakes off the cobwebs and rolls to the outside, picking up a steel chair in the process, which he uses to chase Gunn and Perfect to the back. DiBiase and Steiner are joined by Southern Justice in the ring, as the Million Dollar Man informs the crowd that what they have just witnessed here, is an example of what's waiting for the British Bulldog at In Your House....because it's high time that the Million Dollar Corporation gained some Gold.....and Rich Steiner is just the man to do it....and as far as that ingrate Psycho Sid goes, he's going to find out very soon.....that nobody crosses the Million Dollar Man......and nobody.....and I do mean nobody.....is irreplaceable.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> A</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="bN15JFv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bN15JFv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em><img alt="MC3cI3I.jpg" data-src="https://i.Imgur.com/MC3cI3I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> We quickly head back to the locker room of the KLiQ.....where quite frankly you can cut the tension with a knife. There's a frosty atmosphere between Shawn Michaels and Kevin Nash, with Scott Hall obviously leaning more towards Nash's point of view than Michaels.....as for Michaels, he's clearly still furious from Big Sexy's outburst earlier in the evening....and currently taking it out on poor Sean Waltman, chastising him for not bringing back the WWF Light Heavyweight Title earlier tonight....after some pretty choice words he finally demands that Waltman face Credible at In Your House......and he'd better fight like his place in the KLiQ depended on it......because if he loses....then it just might.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> As for now, he tells Nash that he's coming down to the ring right now to sit on commentary for Nash's match with Sid </em><em><em>"......because never let it be said that the Heartbreak Kid doesn't have your back, Jack...."</em></em><em> before storming out of the room and presumably down to ringside, as we have our final commercial break of the evening.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> A</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="tTABVbX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tTABVbX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> VS. </em><img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Considering the contestants involved in this one, I think it's safe to say that no one was expecting to have a surprise five star classic on our hands......good job really, because if you WERE expecting that then you were (delusional) going to be disappointed....not that we were treated to a bad match, it was perfectly passable, but there is only so much that these two big seven footers can do to each other.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> True to his word, Shawn Michaels does indeed join us on commentary for this one, physically removing Jerry Lawler from his seat and taking up the Kings position. He may as well have not bothered however because he doesn't call much of the action....instead he spends the majority of the match barking orders at Nash.....even with Big Sexy firmly in control of the match he doesn't stop his tirade......and Nash is clearly becoming frustrated by this.....so much so that after an impressive Snake Eyes and Big Boot combination to Sid, Michaels jumps up from his seat and throws the headphones down, screaming at Nash to Jacknife him </em><em><em>"......stick him.....break his damn back....."</em></em><em> At which point Nash finally snaps. He lets go of Sid and screams over to Michaels to </em><em><em>".....do it your god damn self....."</em></em><em> before stepping up over the top rope and heading up the aisle way to the back, coming to a halt at the top of the entrance way as the official finally counts him out.....Sid wins on the road to In Your House......and Shawn Michaels is NOT happy about it.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Winner:</strong></em><em> Psycho Sid (via intentional Count-Out)</em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> B</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="bN15JFv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bN15JFv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tTABVbX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tTABVbX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ......in fact so irate is Shawn Michaels, that he climbs into the ring with microphone in hand, demanding to know what the hell Kevin Nash thinks he's playing at? Nash simply shouts back that he's sick and tired of doing Shawn Michaels dirty work for him, and getting nothing in return.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><em>"......and right now, it's not the seven foot giant in the aisle that you should be worried about.....it's the seven foot giant behind you....."</em></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> .......Michaels spins around, and was obviously so p####d off that he completely forgot about Psycho Sid.....who clutched him by the throat and lifts him high up in the air with a big Chokeslam. Sid paces around the ring for a moment, telling everyone that he's the man....before picking the WWF Champion up by the hair and positioning him for the Powerbomb.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em><img alt="MC3cI3I.jpg" data-src="https://i.Imgur.com/MC3cI3I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ......which brings the rest of the KLiQ bursting out from the back. They don't get far though, because Nash tells them all to stop </em><em><em>".......he needs this.....he needs bringing down a peg or two....."</em></em><em> and the four men (and a distraught Sunny) stand back and watch, as the self proclaimed leader of the KLiQ is Powerbombed to hell right in the middle of the ring. Nash, Hall, Waltman, Credible and even Sunny slowly turn their backs on the fallen Champion and slowly walk out of sight, as Sid picks up the WWF Title that WAS around the waist of Shawn Michaels, before he went for the ride anyway. Sid places a foot on Michaels chest and holds the World Title high in the air as the show comes to an end.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Rating:</strong></em><em> A*</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em><em><strong>Final Rating:</strong></em><em> B+</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><em> </em></p><p><em> </em></p></div><p></p>

[to4sty]

<p>Pretty quiet week this week all things considering. We destroyed Nitro in the ratings war again.....by our biggest margin yet, 17.93 to their 15.20.....over a two and a half point difference.....and yet WCW are still the number one company in the world....go figure. Again the desperation shows in Bischoff as he sends out the Huckster in the main event for the second week running....this time against Kevin Sullivan.....only to have him lose AGAIN by DQ.....I didn't watch the show but the red and yellow machine doesn't appear to be firing on all cylinders right now.</p><p> </p><p> As for Raw, the newly christened Rich Steiner got his first official match with Ted DiBiase as his manager, and I couldn't have asked for a better combination.....these two fit together so well and really click, especially when you consider that this was their first outing together. DiBiase really adds something to Rick....erm, Rich Steiner that was previously missing. The Orient Express made a surprise return, and for a one shot deal they really put on a good showing. It's a shame that Father Time is catching up with both men, because I was seriously tempted to sign them to a longer deal after that display with the Hardy's. Speaking of good displays, Raven's recent good showings on the microphone garnered rave reviews from the Undertaker.....it also garnered him a small pay rise....slightly less than he was asking for at around three grand, but he's stayed clean and sober since his visit to rehab, and he's certainly cutting interesting promos....I'm hoping for big things for his unique character, so the three grand was paid out happily.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p> <strong>Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 2, October 1996</strong> </p><p> </p><p> Brian Pillman vs Shawn Michaels</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs. Rich Steiner</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio & Chris Candido vs. Sean Waltman & Justin Credible</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Rocky Maivia vs Faarooq</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???</p><p> Who is ???/??? (Also former AWA Tag Team Champions and early 90's WWF Tag Team)</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

[bonnie]

<p>Shawn Michaels</p><p>

Comments: doubt Shawn will lose the Brian plus probably needs the win after last week. Maybe wins by dq</p><p> </p><p>

Ahmed Johnson</p><p>

Comments</p><p> </p><p>

Sean Waltman & Justin Credible</p><p>

Comments: candido betrays Rey </p><p> </p><p>

Faarooq</p><p>

Comments: always liked faarooq</p><p> </p><p>

The Hardy Boys </p><p>

Who is ???/??? (Also former AWA Tag Team Champions and early 90's WWF Tag Team)</p><p>

Comments: Badd Company!</p>

[ElectricX]

<p>Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 2, October 1996 </p><p> </p><p>

Brian Pillman vs <strong>Shawn Michaels</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Ahmed Johnson vs. <strong>Rich Steiner</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rey Mysterio & Chris Candido</strong> vs. Sean Waltman & Justin Credible</p><p>

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Rocky Maivia</strong> vs Faarooq</p><p>

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<strong>The Hardy Boys</strong> vs. ??? & ???</p><p>

Who is ???/??? (Also former AWA Tag Team Champions and early 90's WWF Tag Team)</p><p>

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[crackerjack]

<p>Brian Pillman vs <strong>Shawn Michaels</strong></p><p>

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Ahmed Johnson</strong> vs. Rich Steiner</p><p>

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<strong>Rey Mysterio & Chris Candido</strong> vs. Sean Waltman & Justin Credible</p><p>

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Rocky Maivia vs <strong>Faarooq</strong></p><p>

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The Hardy Boys vs.<strong> ??? & ???</strong></p><p>

Who is ???/??? (Also former AWA Tag Team Champions and early 90's WWF Tag Team) <strong>The Road Warriors?</strong></p><p>

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[Kijar]

HBK

Ahmed

Rey/Candido

Maivia

Hardyz (over Bushwackers?)

[Uncrewed]

Brian Pillman vs Shawn Michaels

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Ahmed Johnson vs. Rich Steiner

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Rey Mysterio & Chris Candido vs. Sean Waltman & Justin Credible

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Rocky Maivia vs Faarooq

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The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? (Also former AWA Tag Team Champions and early 90's WWF Tag Team)- The Road Warriors

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[Beejus]

Shawn Michaels

Rich Steiner

Rey and Candido

Rocky Maivia

Hardy Boys - winning over The Beverly Brothers

 

While I doubt that was a full on Nash face turn, I love seeing him stand up for himself now. Now he is becoming the Diesel he was at the start of the game, and I am liking it a lot. While Shawn is definitely going to retain the title at In Your House (I just can't see you giving it to Sid) it can't be long until Michaels vs. Nash is on the cards.

[to4sty]

 

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Week 2, October 1996

The Pit

ATT: 16,179

TV: 17.61

 

 

 

No time for formalities or hype today, because the show opens up with the WWF Champion Shawn Michaels already stood in the middle of the ring. He has the WWF Title strapped firmly around his waist and a microphone in hand, and while this is an obvious attempt of humility by the Heartbreak Kid, you can tell by his body language that there is a lot of anger bubbling underneath the surface. He starts off by apologising.....apologising to Sean Waltman, to Justin Credible.....but more importantly to Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. He apologises for forgetting just who it was that was with him for every step of this journey so far.....

 

".......you know, I've never exactly been a humble guy.....and I've never been shy about leering people know that I know....and you know....just how good I am. When I step into this ring, there is nobody in wrestling today who can do what I do....obviously when you're as confident as the Heartbreak Kid, you can rub a few people up the wrong way, so I don't have many friends in this business.....but the friends I do have, have been with me through thick and thin from the day that Shawn Michaels stopped being a Rocker, and the Heartbreak Kid was born....but none more so that Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.....

 

.....Kevin and Scott have been with me for every wild ride, every time I doubted myself they were there to pick me up and dust me off, and somewhere along the way I forgot about that....."

 

Michaels says that he's not happy about the KLiQ's actions last week.....but he understands why they did it. He says that everything he has done since Wrestlemania he COULD have done by himself.....and he DID beat Bret Hart at Summerslam....he DID beat Chris Jericho at In Your House.....and make no mistake about it, he WILL beat Psycho Sid in two weeks time....but maybe it's time that he started to be more of a team player.....so starting right now, he's officially challenged one of Hall and Nash's In Your House opponents Brian Pillman, to a match tonight.....and next week, Stone Cold Steve Austin is going to get the same treatment.....and Michaels guarantees that come In Your House, Austin and Pillman will be in no condition to put up a fight, as Hall and Nash walk out with the gold.....it's a new day.....and apparently, a new Shawn Michaels.

 

Rating: A*

 

 

 

VS.

 

One of the under fire KLiQ members is in action next, as Sean Waltman and Justin Credible look to gain a modicum of revenge and a lot of momentum ahead of Waltman's In Your House clash with one of his opponents tonight, Chris Candido. Candido is paired up with the current WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio.....but the question is, does Candido have the Champions best interest at heart? Or is his true desire the Light Heavyweight Championship itself?

 

This is a pretty decent opener. Credible is clearly the weak link of the four men, but any flaws are easily hidden in tag team action.....and Candido, Waltman and Mysterio are more than talented enough to ensure that the match flows smoothly. Rey plays the face in peril role, and he plays it well. His size makes him the perfect sympathetic underdog, even in the Light Heavyweight division.

 

Candido makes the hot tag and the match finally breaks down (as it tends to do) resulting in the official taking an inadvertent Spinning Heel Kick from Waltman.....

 

 

.......which is when the WWF Champion Shawn Michaels makes an appearance. He runs down the aisle and slides into the ring. With Credible and Mysterio brawling on the outside, Waltman hooks Candido from behind and holds him there while Michaels tunes up the band. HBK let's fly with some Sweet Chin Music.....but unfortunately Candido had wriggled free and all Michaels boot connects with.....is Sean Waltman's chin......just as the official comes to his senses. Michaels drops to the outside and slams his hands against the ring apron in frustration, as Candido covers Waltman for the easiest three count of his life.

 

Winner(s): Rey Mysterio & Chris Candido

Rating: B-

 

 

 

 

Mysterio and Candido head to the back with their arms raised in victory, as Credible tries to revive his partner. Waltman finally comes to his senses and he and Credible roll to the outside, where Shawn Michaels is waiting with an apology, proclaiming his innocence. Waltman is unconvinced however, and can clearly be heard on camera asking Shawn "......what was that? Payback for last week? You get Powerbombed so I get kicked in the face?....." Michaels repeatedly denies it, claiming Candido moved, it was an accident.....but Waltman and Credible don't seem to be buying it.....and for the second week in a row The Heartbreak Kid finds himself the recipient of a KLiQ walkout, as both men turn their backs on him and head up the aisle to the locker room.

 

Rating: B

 

 

 

 

We head to the back now where Dok Hendrix is standing by with Marc Mero and Sable. Dok asks Sable how she is doing after the recent harassment she has been on the receiving end of at the hands of Billy Gunn and Mr. Perfect? Sable doesn't say much (by design, she's a terrible talker) basically telling Dok that Gunn and Perfect need to learn that no means no and to leave her alone. Mero is more vocal however. Telling Gunn that the two of them are going to be meeting at In Your House....and when Marc Mero and his left jab is done with him, no woman is going to be wanting to look at him twice, because his nose will be flattened and his jaw will be on the opposite side of his face.....but then again, that might be an improvement.

 

Rating: B

 

 

 

 

We go back down to ringside now, where Hawk and Animal are standing by with Matt and Jeff Hardy, waiting to see how their students fare with their latest hand picked opponents after their successful outing last week against the Orient Express.....

 

 

 

......and they don't have to wait for long, as some classical sounding music signals the arrival of Beau and Blake, The Beverly Brothers....the privileged duo from Shaker Heights who haven't been seen in the WWF in quite some time.

 

 

VS.

 

Much like last week, this is an exercise in making the Hardy Boys look good.....and again the opponents are up to the task. The commentators again mention the fact that the opponents tonight are former AWA Tag Champs.....who knows, maybe one day soon the Hardys will be tangling with a team that's held WWF Tag Team Gold. For tonight though the AWA will have to do, as Matt puts Blake away with a move dubbed the Twist of Fate.

 

Winner(s): The Hardy Boys

Rating: C-

 

 

 

 

To the back we go again, where Dok Hendrix continues to work the stick. He's joined now by the Nation of Domination. Hendrix asks Faarooq about his upcoming match with the Son's of Samoa member, Rocky Maivia, adding that the Son's seem to have taken offence to the Nation's claims that they never get the opportunities that others do around here......

 

"......'Men in rage, strike those that wish them the best'.....do you know what that's from Hendrix? Don't answer that, of course you don't, because you're an uneducated fool.....that line is from Othello.......one of the most important pieces of work that William Shakespeare ever wrote.....you know why Dok? Because it SHOULD have been the first time that a brother got to play the leading role.....but instead what happened, was the 'man' went out and bought a tub of boot polish....they picked their favourite whiter than white, blonde haired, blue eyed boy....and then they blacked that sucka up good......"

 

Dok thanks Faarooq for the history lesson, but tells him that he didn't actually answer the question? Why does he feel that the Son's of Samoa have taken offence to his claims of prejudice here in the WWF? Faarooq stares at Hendrix like he's stupid for a moment, before slowly repeating.....

 

"......'Men in rage.......strike those......that wish them......the best'.......I don't know how to say it any clearer.....the Son's of Samoa ain't offended by what the Nation has to say....they're angry by what the Nation has to say.....and they're angry, because they know it's true......they come out here and talk about how proud they are of their heritage, of their family......but they know full well that as far as the WWF goes, the man in the ivory tower always has and always will, consider them nothing more than a bunch of savages......so they strike out at us, because we are telling them what they don't want to hear......what they SHOULD be doing, is joining with the Nation and standing up to their oppressors.......just like Rocky Johnson did.....one half of the first ever Black WWF Tag Team Champions in history......Rocky Maivia should be very proud of his father......but more importantly, he should be proud of ME!.....after all, it took almost another fifteen years before I finally arrived in the WWF, to became the first Black Intercontinental Champion.....Rocky, we don't have to fight tonight, you and your family are welcome to join the Nation.....just don't mistake our offer of kindness as a sign of weakness....because if you DO want to fight.....then you're going to find out first hand that the Nation always wins.....by any means necessary......"

 

Rating: B+

 

 

 

VS.

 

The last time the Son's of Samoa clashed with the Nation of Domination, it was Kama and Nelson of the Nation that came out on top....not without an assist from Scorpio at ringside however. Tonight it's singles action, as Faarooq goes one on one with the young up and comer Rocky Maivia. While most of the talk around the SoS's heritage has surrounded the extended Samoan family.....(and rightfully so, they're the Son's of Samoa after all).....but Faarooq seems to be more interested in the Johnson side of Maivia's family.

 

Both men are accompanied by their respective factions, so ringside fills up rather quickly....especially when you take into account the size of both Kokina and Nelson. Faarooq spends the opening moments of the contest asking Maivia if this is what his Daddy would want? He says that men like Rocky Johnson suffered for decades so that their children would have a better future.....he tells Maivia not to throw his future away by backing the wrong team. Rocky tells him that when it comes to choosing sides, Family always comes first.....especially before some militant conspiracy nut.....he then punctuates this point by delivering an open handed slap to the leader of the Nation.

 

Rocky has picked up a number of good victories since his arrival here in the WWF.....but a win against Faarooq would certainly be his biggest scalp yet.....and he certainly takes the big man to the limit....and very nearly picks up the three count with that running shoulder breaker that was only broken up by Kama yanking Faarooq to the outside. The Nation are also involved in the finish of the one, because as Rikishi and Kokina are trading insults with Kama and Nelson....and the official attempting to keep them separated.....Scorpio nails Maivia in the back with a steel chair, that leaves the youngster easy pickings for a Dominator from Faarooq.....and three seconds later the Nation of Domination are two for two against the Son's of Samoa.

 

Winner: Faarooq

Rating: B

 

 

 

 

We come back from commercial to an explosion of fire, as a deep crimson light washes over the arena and the Big Red Monster makes his way out from the back. Kane stalks methodically down the aisle, with his ever present manager, the Motormouth of the Mid South, Jim Cornette leads the way. The duo climb into the ring, where Cornette (unsurprisingly) has a microphone at hand. He begins by addressing the Undertaker, telling the Deadman that his time has nearly come......as the twentieth anniversary of their parents demise grows nearer, so grows Kane's hunger and desire to make his brother feel just a fraction of the pain and torment that Kane has suffered his entire life....he says that the only reason that Kane hasn't unleashed his full fury on the Deadman yet, is because that's exactly what the Undertaker wants.....and the Undertaker has been getting what he wants for as long as Kane can remember.....it's no longer about the Undertaker....because come Survivor Series, the Big Red Monster is going to be the one to finally cut the head off the zombie....and then, with a twenty year vendetta settled, it'll be onwards and upwards to the WWF Title......but before all that, there's the little issue of Mankind.....

 

"........Mankind, you know what.....you're like that irritating little stray dog that nobody likes.....going from home to home, flashing your puppy dog eyes and wagging your mangy little tail...taking kick after kick at every door you scratch at, desperate to find a home.....when in reality you should have been taken to the pound and put out of your misery a long, long time ago.......fortunately for you, while nobody actually wants you, you haven't actually come across anybody that even cares enough to expend their energy putting you down.....even the big bad Undertaker had enough mercy in his black heart to leave you kicking and breathing.......at In Your House however, you're not in there with the Undertaker.....you're in there with Kane......and while the Undertaker has a black heart......my Big Red Monster has no heart at all.....make the most of the time you have left Mankind.....chase some sticks.....bark at the birds......let the sun beam down on your matted, rotten coat.....because at In Your House, Kane is going to do you.....and everyone else, the favour of finally ridding the world of the vermin that is Mankind, once and for all....."

 

With that Cornette breaks out in laugher, as Kane raises his hands high in the air and releasing a blaze of fire from the turnbuckles, as we head to the back........

 

Rating: A

 

 

 

 

.......where Raven and Mankind are huddled around a monitor in a darkened room, with only the light from the screen illuminating their features......and that's probably for the best, because Mankind's features tell us that Jim Cornette's words really struck a chord with him. He starts babbling about what Kane is going to do to him at In Your House, telling Raven that if he thinks the Undertaker is bad, Kane makes him look like a pussycat. He then starts repeating Cornette's words about nobody wanting him....about maybe Cornette is right and it's time for Mankind to be put out of his misery.....until Raven finally stops him.....

 

".......the scariest monsters aren't the ones that look at us in the face.....or the ones that hide under your bed.....the scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls.....Kane might think he's a monster....YOU might think he's a monster.....but I know that deep within your soul, there is a monster of your own.....a monster like no other.....you just have to listen for his song.....a beautiful melody telling you terrible things........let his words wash over you, and eradicate all seed of doubt planted by Jim Cornette.....Jim Cornette never saw you for what you truly are.....he saw the misfit, but he never saw the monster.......show him the monster......show him for yourself.....but more importantly....show him for Raven.....at In Your House, let your monster free......."

 

Mankind doesn't look convinced however, and even in the dim light you can see the doubt in his eyes.....he tells Raven that he can't do it.....Kane is going to destroy him.....but Raven doesn't listen, telling him that he can do it......and he will do it........but if he truly believes that Mankind can't do it, they know someone that can......

 

"........Jack could do it.......

 

......says Raven, before handing Mankind the same white shirt that he handed him during their first meeting here in the WWF. Mankind looks down at the shirt for a moment, before shaking his head and handing it back, telling Raven that "....that's one Pandora's Box that should remain closed....." Raven doesn't take the shirt though, he tells Mankind to keep it for old times sake.....

 

"....after all, if you listen closely, you might even hear Old Jack playing his tune.....Quote the Raven.....Nevermore....."

 

Rating: A

 

 

 

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Well.....after those rather unusual words it's time to return so a semblance of normality around here.....it's time to fight, as Ahmed Johnson goes up against the number one contender for the Intercontinental Championship, Rich Steiner. Ahmed certainly has the motivation here, as he's in there with a member of Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation......the same Million Dollar Corporation that arguably cost him a shot at Shawn Michaels and the WWF Championship a few weeks ago on Raw.

 

This one was a hard hitting battle from start to finish, as we have two big bulls going at it, like the ring was their China shop.....neither man gives an inch, and neither man thinks twice about taking two shots in the jaw just to deliver one of their own. Ahmed has made it clear that he has the WWF Championship in his sights, but he's going to be moving to the back of the queue if he can't pick up a victory here tonight. Rich Steiner however is a man on a roll. Fresh off his victory last week over Marc Mero, and a particularly successful partnership with Ted DiBiase blossoming, a big win here over Ahmed Johnson would give him a whole heap of momentum heading into In Your House in two weeks time......

 

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.......and of course, since the Million Dollar Man always gets what he wants......and since the Million Dollar Corporation aren't against bending the rules, we unsurprisingly have the arrival of Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight.....the former Godwinns who have had more screen-time in the last month as Southern Justice, than they have had in the rest of the year combined.

 

With DiBiase running interference the duo hit the ring....and unfortunately run into a rampaging Ahmed Johnson, who cuts them off at the pass, tossing Canterbury to the floor before hitting an impressive looking Pearl River Plunge on Knight. The distraction gives Rich Steiner all the time in the world to quietly mount the turnbuckles behind him however......and as Ahmed gets back to his feet he gets immediately dropped with the Bulldog from the top......which is enough to give him the one, two, three.

 

Winner: Rich Steiner

Rating: B

 

 

 

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With the victory in the bag, the Million Dollar Corporation look to continue the assault, as Steiner and Southern Justice pounce on the already fallen Ahmed Johnson. Canterbury and Knight each hold an arm a piece, leaving the big man wide open for a series of hard punches from Steiner. Johnson is completely helpless and it doesn't look good for him........

 

 

..........at least until Psycho Sid and the WWF Intercontinental Champion Davey Boy Smith come tearing down the aisle and send the Corporation scattering to the outside and back up the aisle. Steiner screams at the Bulldog that he's going to take that Intercontinental Title at In Your House, while DiBiase tells Sid that he made the biggest mistake of his life by walking away from the Corporation.....and Ted promises that Sid will NEVER be the WWF Champion as long as he has something to say.....and someone to pay.

 

Rating: B+

 

 

 

 

We head to the back after that, and straight into the middle of a rather heated conversation between Shawn Michaels and the rest of the KLiQ. Michaels is arguing his case, saying that he came here tonight to prove that he is a team player.....that it's not all about him.....that he's here for the good of the KLiQ......Kevin Nash isn't buying it though, telling the WWF Champion that he can say he's here for the KLiQ, but as usual, tonight has been nothing more than the Shawn Michaels show. He opened Monday Night Raw and he's closing Monday Night Raw.......and the one KLiQ match that DIDN'T involve him, he stuck his nose in anyway "......and kicked Sean Waltman in the face for good measure.....you can say it was an accident all you want, but either way the spotlight wound up on you didn't it....."

 

Michaels tells Nash that it was an accident, how many times does he have to say it? And right now he's about to head down to the ring and kick Brian Pillman's teeth down his throat ".....for you.....I'm doing this for the KLiQ......I've certainly got nothing to gain by stepping into the ring with that lunatic......they don't call him the Loose Cannon because he's emotionally stable you know.....I'm stepping into the ring with Brian Pillman, to ensure that at In Your House, the gold comes home with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.....and when I'm done with Pillman tonight, he'll be practically down on his knees.....begging you to take that Championship out of his hand.....so you just sit back and watch that monitor......as The Heartbreak Kid does what he does best......shine......"

 

Rating: A

 

 

 

VS.

 

It's main event time here tonight.....and it's certainly a unique one....as we have Brian Pillman going one on one with the WWF Champion, Shawn Michaels. Neither of these men are what you would call fan favourites, even though both clearly have their fans amongst the crowd. This is a huge match for the Loose Cannon....who may currently be one half of the WWF Tag Team Champions, but you would have to think that a victory over the WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels in this non-title match, would give him a pretty strong argument for a shot at the big one somewhere down the line.

 

If Shawn Michaels is looking to reconcile with the KLiQ, he's not doing a very good job of it so far tonight. He's cost the KLiQ a tag match against Chris Candido and Rey Mysterio.....Superkicked Sean Waltman in the face.....argued with Kevin Nash.....and generally rubbed Hall and Credible up the wrong way....he has a chance at redemption here though.....taking Pillman out of commission ahead of Hall and Nash's Championship opportunity at In Your House would certainly put him back in the KLiQ's good graces.....it's no easy feat however, especially when you are in the ring with someone as unorthodox as Brian Pillman.

 

Truth be told, these two are almost mirror images of each other.....both can talk the talk, both can fly, both can take it to the mat when they need too....and both can brawl when the need arises....and truth be told, both Shawn Michaels and Brian Pillman could arguably be called the complete package when it comes to being a wrestler....(not the Total Package, no, no, no....that would be gimmick infringement).....there is nothing between those ropes that either man can't do......

 

.....and it's because of that, we have about as even a contest here as you could ask for....so evenly matched in fact that the referee suffers because of it.....because after a long back and forth battle, the duo wind up running the ropes, criss-crossing in the middle of the ring....where both men attempt to connect with a flying forearm at the same time.....unfortunately, what they both connect with is the official, who goes down hard......

 

 

.......which is when Justin Credible comes running down the aisle, obviously being the only KLiQ member willing to give Michaels the benefit of the doubt. He hops onto the ring apron and hooks a hold of Pillman from behind. Michaels arrogantly struts over towards the Loose Cannon and grabs him roughly by the face, telling him that ".....now you get to stand there and watch.....as I kick your teeth down your throat......" before taking a few steps back and beginning to tune up the band. Just as Michaels lets fly however, Psycho Sid's music starts playing through the arena. Justin Credible snaps his head around looking for the big man.....which loosens his grip on Pillman enough for Brain to wriggle out of his grasp........

 

........just as the Sweet Chin Music connects with the side of Credible's head.....

 

 

........and Psycho Sid himself comes walking out onto the entrance ramp, laughing like a madman. Michaels looks down at Credible unconscious on the arena floor in horror, before screaming at Sid that ".....you did this.....not me......this was your fault....." but Sid doesn't care.....and in between fits of laughter he points beyond Michaels, telling him to ".....look behind you big boy......"

 

 

......where Steve Austin is waiting with a Stone Cold Stunner for the WWF Champion, that leaves Michaels lying on the mat. Austin drops down, talking smack right in the Heartbreak Kid's face, before rolling Brian Pillman on top and reviving the official......three seconds later and the crowd in attendance gets to witness a rarely seen sight......Shawn Michaels on the losing end of a match.

 

Winner: Brian Pillman

Rating: B

 

 

 

 

With the bell ringing to signal the end of the match, Shawn Michaels slowly comes around......and swiftly wishes he hadn't, when he sees Psycho Sid, Steve Austin and Brian Pillman stood over him. Sid wraps his hand around his In Your House opponents neck and pulls him to his feet......just as the KLiQ music starts to play.....

 

 

.........and the three remaining members of the group make their way down the aisle. Michaels breaks out in a grin and suggests to Sid that he might want to let him go, before the KLiQ put him down......unfortunately Nash, Hall and Waltman only get as far as Justin Credible's still fallen body. Without even looking at the scene in the ring, Hall scoops up Credible and throws him over his shoulder, Fireman's carry style.....and the three men simply turn and walk back to the locker room. Michaels is squirming like mad and pleading for the KLiQ to come back.....his plea's fall on deaf ears however......and after a Chokeslam, followed by a Powerbomb.....Raw finishes on a familiar note.....Psycho Sid holding the WWF Championship high in the air, with one foot on the chest of a broken Shawn Michaels.

 

Rating: A*

 

Final Rating: B+

 

 

[to4sty]

All good things come to those who wait.....because after the ratings reports came in, and on the back of another dominant showing which saw Raw destroy Nitro 17.61 to 15.11....the World Wrestling Federation is now officially recognised as the number one wrestling company in the world. WCW might still have the edge on us when it comes to name recognition and star power, but we have repeatedly and consistently out performed them where it counts for so long now that even that doesn't matter. My goal since taking the book was always to get us to number one, but I honestly believed that we would have to break into a more international level first to do that....apparently not.....although that's not going to stop me from attempting to grow the company......hopefully this time next year we will truly be a worldwide company.

 

That's really the biggest news of the week, the only other tidbit of information would be that a still unemployed Hunter Hearst Helmsley has been using his downtime to hit the needle.....uhm, I mean hit the gym....because recent pictures that have done the rounds in the dirt-sheets have him looking ripped to obscene proportions....the man literally looks as though he's chiselled from granite.....even I have to admit that the guy looks amazing, and I can't stand the douchebag. Hey Hunter, how does it feel knowing that you wanted out of the Number one wrestling company in the world? Have fun working for number two if WCW ever come knocking.

 

 

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 3, October 1996

 

Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels

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Ahmed Johnson & The British Bulldog vs. Southern Justice

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Bill DeMott vs Mankind

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Rocky Maivia vs Scorpio

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The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? (Early 90's WWF Tag Team who were in the middle of a hell of a run....until the LoD arrived in the WWF and put a screeching halt to it)

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[Uncrewed]

Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels

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Ahmed Johnson & The British Bulldog vs. Southern Justice

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Bill DeMott vs Mankind

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Rocky Maivia vs Scorpio

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The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? (Early 90's WWF Tag Team who were in the middle of a hell of a run....until the LoD arrived in the WWF and put a screeching halt to it)- Demolition

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[crackerjack]

Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels

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Ahmed Johnson & The British Bulldog vs. Southern Justice

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Bill DeMott vs Mankind

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Rocky Maivia vs Scorpio

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The Hardy Boys vs. ??? & ???

Who is ???/??? (Early 90's WWF Tag Team who were in the middle of a hell of a run....until the LoD arrived in the WWF and put a screeching halt to it)

Comments: HERE COMES THE AX

[bonnie]

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 3, October 1996

 

Shawn Michaels

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Ahmed Johnson & The British Bulldog

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Mankind

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Rocky Maivia

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The Hardy Boys

Who is ???/??? (Early 90's WWF Tag Team who were in the middle of a hell of a run....until the LoD arrived in the WWF and put a screeching halt to it)

Comments: Demolition

[ElectricX]

Steve Austin vs Shawn Michaels

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Ahmed Johnson & The British Bulldog vs. Southern Justice

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Bill DeMott vs Mankind

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Rocky Maivia vs Scorpio

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The Hardy Boys vs. Demolition

Who is ???/??? (Early 90's WWF Tag Team who were in the middle of a hell of a run....until the LoD arrived in the WWF and put a screeching halt to it)

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[Beejus]

<p>Man, even when the spotlight is given to Shawn, he still screws it up now! Really fun show, it's so interesting to see the Kliq start to unravel here. Raven trying to bring out Cactus is probably my favorite storyline right now because you're writing both of them so well. </p><p> </p><p>

Steve Austin</p><p>

Ahmed and Bulldog</p><p>

Mankind</p><p>

Rocky Maivia</p><p>

Hardy Boys</p><p>

I'm gonna go with Power and Glory here.</p>

[Kijar]

<p>Steve Austin vs <strong>Shawn Michaels</strong></p><p>

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<strong>Ahmed Johnson & The British Bulldog</strong> vs. Southern Justice</p><p>

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Bill DeMott vs <strong>Mankind</strong></p><p>

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<strong>Rocky Maivia</strong> vs Scorpio</p><p>

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<strong>The Hardy Boys</strong> vs. ??? & ???</p><p>

Who is ???/??? (Early 90's WWF Tag Team who were in the middle of a hell of a run....until the LoD arrived in the WWF and put a screeching halt to it)</p><p>

Comments: <strong>Ax & Smash</strong></p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/GJwrLWt.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>Week 3, October 1996</strong></p><p><strong> The Pyramid Arena</strong></p><p><strong> ATT: 17,884</strong></p><p><strong> TV: 18.17</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> Ladies and Gentlemen, you are watching the number one show in all of professional wrestling.....you are watching the number one promotion in all of professional wrestling.......you are watching Monday Night Raw....Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are at ringside, and the King is in a particularly jovial mood following the apparent meltdown of the KLiQ that has been unraveling over the last few weeks. Lawler says that he had hoped to have had a hand in the downfall of the WWF's most prominent stable.....but it looks like they are going to implode all by themselves if recent events are anything to go by.....</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="bN15JFv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bN15JFv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MC3cI3I.jpg" data-src="https://i.Imgur.com/MC3cI3I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ......and speaking of everybody's favourite black and white contingent, they are out in force to open the show....but you can clearly see the tension between the group as they make their way into the ring. Michaels picks up a microphone and paces around the squared circle for a moment, looking at each KLiQ member in turn. He lets out a long sigh and raises the mic to his mouth.....but before he can say a single word Kevin Nash reaches out and plucks the microphone from his hand, telling him to stop.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>"......it's not your time to talk.....it's not the Shawn Michaels show.....it's NOT all about you......what it IS about....is the most dominant group in all of professional wrestling....the KLiQ....you remember the KLiQ right? The little band of brothers that we set up so that WE....not YOU.....so that WE could take over this whole damn company......"</em></p><p> </p><p> .....Nash says that they accomplished just that.....they stepped on everyone and everything in the WWF.....they took every title there was to take.....beat every opponent there was to beat.....and they did it all as a GROUP.....as a team.....Nash says there might be no "I" in team.....but somewhere down the line, that "I" in KLiQ became all about Shawn Michaels....</p><p> </p><p> <em>"......and frankly, we're sick of it.......I'M sick of it......and I'm sick of YOU.......you've gone around for months now, puffing your chest out, throwing around your orders and your threats of expulsion from the group.....let me ask you this Shawn.....what's to stop US from getting rid of YOU?.....see we always said that when you were KLiQ, you were KLiQ 4 life......but the way I see it, you can't be KLiQ 4 life.........if I take your life away from you......"</em></p><p> </p><p> .......with that the group closes in around Michaels, who is starting to look increasingly nervous with each passing moment. Nash looks down stone faced at Shawn, before slowly reaching out and patting the WWF Championship that is draped over his shoulder. He tells the Heartbreak Kid that right now, the only reason he's still able to walk and talk.....is because THAT title is still in the hands of the KLiQ.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>".......but that could all change Sunday night.....see on Sunday night, you've got to come down to this ring and face a seven foot psychopath......and you're going to be doing it alone....see me and Scott, we're gonna be a little pre-occupied taking back those tag team straps from Austin and Pillman.....the Kid's got a score to settle with that little body-donna Chris Candido......and Credible.....well, Credible learned his lesson last week when you kicked him in the face......but you can do it right? The great Shawn Michaels who single handedly won and defended the WWF Championship for seven months now, shouldn't have any problems putting Psycho Sid away.......just like you won't have any problems putting Austin away later.....alone......hopefully for you Austin comes alone too.....good luck......Champ......"</em></p><p> </p><p> With that Nash shoves the microphone into Shawn's chest and pats the WWF Championship one more time for good measure, before Michaels gets treated to a now familiar sight....the KLiQ walking away from him as a unit and heading to the back, leaving the Heartbreak Kid alone in the ring.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> A*</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p></div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="NqqfCgY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqqfCgY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <img alt="P4qW3WS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P4qW3WS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> It's time for the first match of the evening, featuring another chapter of the Al Snow/Raven story....as Bill DeMott has the daunting task of going one on one with the deranged Mankind. Raven has yet to receive a reply to his counter offer to the challenge that Al Snow levied a few weeks back on Raw....Snow requested a return match with Raven, with the stipulation that should Al be victorious, Raven is to leave both himself and Bill DeMott alone for good.....Raven agreed, under the condition that should HE win, then both Al Snow and Bill DeMott shall be forced to join the folds of Ravens family.....</p><p> </p><p> ......if this match is any indication, then DeMott had better hope that Snow chooses wisely.....because he's taking a whipping here tonight, from a Mankind who is focused on using Bill as a warm up match before having to step into the ring with the Big Red Machine on Sunday Night. Raven's words seem to have an almost hypnotic quality to them when it comes to dealing with the more 'damaged' minds of the WWF....and Mankind has found himself falling deeper under his spell as the weeks go on....despite Al Snows warnings that Raven is using him, just like everybody else has done.....</p><p> </p><p> ......either way, what that essentially means for Bill DeMott tonight (even after a particularly strong showing from the big man) is that he is on the receiving end of a crippling Mandible Claw from Mankind, that gives the masked mutilator an impressive victory heading into In Your House. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner:</strong> Mankind</p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="oJqc7jC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oJqc7jC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="P4qW3WS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P4qW3WS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqqfCgY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqqfCgY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> With the match over, Mankind sits rocking in the middle of the ring, while Raven makes his way slowly down the aisle. He's not alone though, as Doink, Christopher Daniels and the Dogs of War walk out behind him. The group enter the ring, where Raven stands stoically over the fallen DeMott. He picks the big man up by his hair before whispering something inaudible into his ear.....then hooking his head into position for the Evenflow. Before he can drop DeMott however.....</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="cr5i0Lz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cr5i0Lz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> .......Al Snow comes rushing out from the back with a microphone in hand. He tells Raven to let Bill go......telling him that he wanted an answer to his proposition....well Al Snow accepts.....IF......he lets DeMott go right now.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>"......let him go.....and you have your match.....me vs you.....I win, Bill DeMott and Al Snow are off your radar for good......you win......</em>(Al lets out a heavy sigh)<em>......then both Bill and myself will become reluctant members of your little cult there....."</em></p><p> </p><p> Raven drops DeMott, just long enough to pick up a microphone to address Snow....</p><p> </p><p> <em>"......no, no, no......you will not be reluctant members of anything......you will be willing....and active members of the fold......this isn't a cult.....I'm not some kind of totalitarian dictator.....this is a family.....I am a shepherd and these are my flock.....everything that I do is for the betterment of others.....do you not understand that? Do you not understand that everything I do is for the greater good?.....I spend MY days ensuring that the path to glory and immortality for each and every member of my flock....is paved with the bones of those that would wrong us.......well what about me? WHAT ABOUT RAVEN?.....</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> ......know this.....if you accept my terms....you WILL lose......you WILL join me......and eventually, whether you like it or not......you WILL thank me....for herding you through the dark clouds of doubt and uncertainty....and into the promised lands......but we do this on MY terms.....and by MY rules.......and Ravens Rules say there are no rules.....but I guarantee this......not one of these men....not Mankind.....not Doink.....not Daniels or the Dogs of War.....not one of them will play a part in this match......."</em></p><p> </p><p> Raven asks Al if he is sure that he still wants to play the game.....and after brief moments hesitation Snow agrees....</p><p> </p><p> <em>"......then it is written.....and so shall it come to pass.....your fate is sealed Al.....enjoy your final days as a free man.....because come Sunday night.....you will belong to me.....Quote the Raven......Nevermore....."</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> A</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="Y4PwSFN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Y4PwSFN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JPWbAH1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JPWbAH1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eX846RT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eX846RT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YMPG1tH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YMPG1tH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> It's time for another dose of Road Warrior training for the Hardy Boys....as Matt and Jeff are out once again to see which team their mentors have chosen this week.....with victories over the Orient Express and the Beverly Brothers under their belts, the Hardys are looking pretty confident as they wave out their opponents for the evening.....</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="uGExv34.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uGExv34.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pdNHRAh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pdNHRAh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ......and as always they don't have to wait for long.....as out from the back come Paul Roma and Hercules.....or Herc and the Jerk as Gorilla Monsoon was keen to call them.....Power and Glory are another team that haven't been seen in the WWF for some time....but they're here tonight and ready for battle.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eX846RT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eX846RT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YMPG1tH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YMPG1tH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <img alt="uGExv34.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uGExv34.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pdNHRAh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pdNHRAh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> This is a slightly different pairing that the Harry's have been used to this week....as they not only have Roma's speed to deal with, but Hercules' strength too.....Power and Glory were an excellent team back in the early 90's....and their Power-Plex finishing move (which saw Hercules delivering a Superplex on their opponent, which was immediately followed up by Roma crashing down with a diving splash from the top rope) was one of the most (IMO) impressive double team moves around at the time.</p><p> </p><p> Roma and Hercules will be looking to do better here against the Hardys than they did against the Legion of Doom back at Wrestlemania VII, when Hawk and Animal put them away in less than a minute, in what was essentially the beginning of the end for the under-rated duo. The pair do better here than in their encounter with the LoD.....they last longer than a minute....but the result is still the same.....Romeo Roma counts the lights after Jeff nails him with a Swanton Bomb.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner(s):</strong> The Hardy Boys</p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="j24FAoX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/j24FAoX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tVfGex3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tVfGex3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We come back from commercial just as the fire erupts and Kane walks out from the back, along with his manager, Jim Cornette. The duo climb into the ring, where Cornette has (predictably) got something to say. He starts out by addressing Mankind.....telling him that he really must be some special kind of stupid.....because after coming out here crying and complaining that Jim Cornette booked him in matches with the Undertaker, he's going to let Raven convince him that it's a good idea to step into the ring with Kane.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>".....with evil personified.....with the Big Red Monster that walked through purgatory, just to find his way to the World Wrestling Federation.....just to find the man.....his own flesh and blood.....that destroyed his life......you think it's a good idea to step between these ropes with Kane....mere weeks before the twentieth anniversary of his parents murder? Like I said, you must be some special kind of stupid....and I don't care what pep talks Raven is feeding you......hell bring Raven....bring that whole flock of seagulls.....bring Old Jack, whoever the hell that is......because it doesn't matter who that is......this right here is Kane.....the man that stared the devil himself in the eye....and he made Satan wet his little red britches in fear, so much so that he tucked his tail behind his pitchfork and ran for cover......"</em></p><p> </p><p> Cornette tells Mankind that he would LIKE to tell him that Kane will make it quick and painless.....but he won't.....because Kane is going to use and abuse Mankind like the mangy little mutt that he is.....and then, once he's picked your bones from his teeth, and the appetiser is out of the way.....it will be time for the main course at Survivor Series....</p><p> </p><p> <em>"......because Undertaker.....that will be your final resting place.....and no better date for Kane to begin his journey to the top.....than twenty years to the day, that YOU nearly stopped his journey for good.....Undertaker, you said that you left the World Wrestling Federation for months on end after the arrival of your brother, to prepare for your revenge.....to plan your next move......Kane has been plotting and planning for twenty years so believe me when I say that you are out of your depth......this man is bigger.....badder.....stronger......quicker.....and younger.....and his hatred has been burning for two decades strong.....I guarantee you, whatever twisted thoughts you came up with in those few months....it won't be enough.....YOU won't be enough.....and come Survivor Series.....it'll be the Deadman that Rests in Peace....."</em></p><p> </p><p> With that Cornette drops the microphone, just as Kane raises his arms......he snaps them down again, but we don't get the usual burst of flames........we get......</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>.......:::!!!GONG!!!:::.......</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> .........as the lights go out.........</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>.......:::!!!GONG!!!:::.......</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> ......as the lights come back on........</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rnLgWN8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnLgWN8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> .........and the Undertaker is standing smack bang in front of Kane......</p><p> </p><p> ........the two brothers stare each other down for a moment, at the atmosphere is electric. The crowd is eating it up as the two men go face to face....and neither man is giving an inch, despite the fact that Jim Cornette is desperately trying to convince Kane to walk away and save it for Survivor Series. Suddenly in a blink of an eye, both the Undertaker and Kane snatch forward with their respective arms and grasp each other by the throat. Cornette is having a meltdown and frantically motions to the back for support to break this up......which he gets.......as every single backstage worker, official and security guard comes tearing down the aisle in an effort to separate the two men mountains. They desperately throw themselves between the warring brothers, who look about ready to tear each other apart, and it takes some time.....and more than one man is the recipient of a right hand as The Undertaker and Kane scratch and claw to attack each other.....but finally the Deadman is locked behind a wall of staff members as Jim Cornette eventually manages to convince his Big Red Monster to walk away and fight another day and Vince McMahon sends us to commercial so that this chaotic scene can be resolved.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> A*</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="VoT036M.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VoT036M.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <img alt="yiIP524.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yiIP524.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We return to a sense of normalcy now, as Son's of Samoa member Rocky Maivia looks to gain some revenge on Nation of Domination member Scorpio, who cost him the victory last week against Faarooq. The SoS haven't had much luck against the NoD as of late.....but that's arguably due to the fact that the Nation aren't above bending the rules to gain a victory.....</p><p> </p><p> .......and that's evidently the plan tonight, since Scorpio is accompanied to the ring by Kama. It's a shame, because these two put on a hell of a match....Maivia is improving week by week and Scorpio's performances often go under the radar but he really is a hell of a hand. A perfectly good bout is almost ruined when Kama jumps into the apron, presumably to try and turn the tide of the match......but it backfires when Rocky sends his opponent crashing into his own Stablemate, before picking up the victory with the Running Shoulder Breaker. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner:</strong> Rocky Maivia</p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="SC2jCnQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SC2jCnQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Following the conclusion of that match, the announcers frantically send us to the back, where there is apparently a situation unfolding......or has already unfolded in this case......as we find Brian Pillman lying motionless on the floor amidst the broken remains of a wooden catering table. Standing over him are Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman and Justin Credible. The Bad Guy has Pillman's WWF Tag Team Championship draped over his shoulder, as he crouches down to tell the Loose Cannon that <em>".....this was just a little taste Chico.....at In Your House, you gonna get the main course......shine this belt up real nice for us man.....because on Sunday.....the KLiQ gonna take them back....."</em></p><p> </p><p> With that Hall drops the Championship onto the chest of Pillman, as he and the other KLiQ members walk away. Lawyer says that he doesn't know if that attack was a warning shot for the Champions ahead of the Pay Per View.....or if it was the KLiQ ensuring that Steve Austin had no backup tonight......either way, they just did Shawn Michaels a big favour.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> A*</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="NJr4NXD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NJr4NXD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hzDZTVJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hzDZTVJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/k6DGuKj.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2Kz9qfQ.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> Back to ringside, and its promo time.....as the Million Dollar Corporation make their way down the aisle. Ted DiBiase takes the microphone, flanked by Rich Steiner and Southern Justice. He tells the crowd that in six short days, the Million Dollar Corporation will finally be sporting some gold around here.....because after ditching the riff raff and the incompetent, he finally has a Corporation that he can be proud of......because this man right here, Rich Steiner......is going to send the Bulldog running back to Calgary with his tail tucked between his legs, whining like the little mutt he is. </p><p> </p><p> Steiner takes the microphone and tells the morons in the crowd to shut up....adding that they should be showing a man of his class and stature the proper respect....he says that Ted DiBiase finally has a client that's capable of living up to his high standards.....the driving force behind the success of the Steiner Brothers......the man who was constantly overlooked in favour of his baby brother.....until The Million Dollar Man showed everybody what a wise investment he was......and in six days, he's going to repay that investment with the WWF Intercontinental Championship.......</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="kbzSPDo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kbzSPDo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="w3aaloG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/w3aaloG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ........which brings out the Intercontinental Champion himself, Davey Boy Smith......along with Ahmed Johnson, who was on the receiving end of a Corporation ass kicking last week. The Bulldog tells Steiner that if he's that confident, why doesn't he act like a man right now.......because The British Bulldog will happily take a bite out of the Dog Faced Gremlin.....and show the world right here and right now, who the real top dog is......</p><p> </p><p> Steiner refuses however, telling Smith that he's far too classy to be rolling around in a common brawl.....especially six days before his big title match......but if Davey and Ahmed are looking for a fight tonight, then Southern Justice will happily accommodate them.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="kbzSPDo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kbzSPDo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="w3aaloG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/w3aaloG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <span>http://i.imgur.com/k6DGuKj.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2Kz9qfQ.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> Ahmed is never shy of a fight.....and the Bulldog likes a good brawl.....so obviously they accept the challenge. Ahmed still has a bone to pick with the Corporation, after Steiner cost Johnson a shot at Shawn Michaels and the WWF Championship at Sunday's In Your House, so he's chomping at the bit to go.....while The Bulldog will be looking to take out Steiners team mates to build up some steam towards his title defence on Sunday.....</p><p> </p><p> ......and both men get their wishes.....because Southern Justice just aren't up to the task this evening.....and Knight and Canterbury get put away with a stereo Pearl River Plunge and Running Powerslam.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner(s):</strong> Ahmed Johnson & The British Bulldog</p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="kbzSPDo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kbzSPDo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="w3aaloG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/w3aaloG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="hzDZTVJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hzDZTVJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/k6DGuKj.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/2Kz9qfQ.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> The second the bell sounds, Rich Steiner is in the ring with a steel chair in hand. He runs at the Bulldog, but Davey Boys sees him coming and sidesteps, using Steiners own momentum to send him flying over the top rope and down to the floor. Rich looks as though he is considering heading back into the fray, but DiBiase starts whispering in his ear and he backs down.....leaving Southern Justice to be on the receiving end of a pair of clotheslines from Ahmed and Davey, which leave them sprawled on the floor on the outside, while the Bulldog stands taunting Steiner with the Intercontinental Title.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="bN15JFv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bN15JFv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MC3cI3I.jpg" data-src="https://i.Imgur.com/MC3cI3I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We head to the back....and to the locker room of the KLiQ, where Shawn Michaels is preparing to walk out for his match against Stone Cold Steve Austin. Michaels tells the group that he saw what happened to Brian Pillman earlier.....and that he knew that he could count on them to even up the odds for him......now as for Austin.....</p><p> </p><p> Nash cuts him off there though.....</p><p> </p><p> <em>".....woah, woah, woah.......what happened to Brian Pillman had nothing to do with you......and it certainly wasn't done to help you......what happened to Brian Pillman was a simple case of us softening him up for Sunday.......because YOU weren't up to the task last week......</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> .......and as for Austin......anything that DOES happen to him tonight.....isn't to help Shawn Michaels......it's to help the KLiQ.....a concept that YOU seem to have forgotten......good luck out there......"</em></p><p> </p><p> Michaels shakes his head before snatching his WWF Championship up from beside him and storming out of the room for his match, slamming the door behind him while Nash smirks in the background. He turns to the rest of the KLiQ and asks them <em>".....what's got him all rattled up...."</em> before the whole group breaks out in laughter......apart from Sunny who sits like a scolded school girl in the corner, clearly desperate to be out there with Shawn.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> A*</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="LjBLTcA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LjBLTcA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <img alt="bN15JFv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bN15JFv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> To say that we had a huge main event tonight would be somewhat of an understatement. We have Champion vs Champion....and two men that don't find themselves on the losing side of a contest very often around here.....as Shawn Michaels the WWF Champion goes one on one with Stone Cold Steve Austin......one half of the WWF Tag Team Champions. Austin's partner Brian Pillman holds the distinct honour of being the only man to defeat Shawn Michaels in singles competition on Monday Night Raw this year.......so while Austin will be looking to equal his partners accomplishment, he won't be in any rush to receive the same treatment from the KLiQ that the Loose Cannon did earlier.</p><p> </p><p> Steve Austin truly is on the cusp of greatness here in the WWF....propelling him self from midcard obscurity in January, to the number three guy in the company, with only The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels ahead of him in the pecking order......so this match against Shawn is a big test.....especially since neither man is your traditional fan favourite (even though they both have a following) and heel vs heel matches don't go down so well here in the WWF.......so when you take that into account, the reaction this match got was phenomenal.....and the match that this crowd received was just as good.</p><p> </p><p> Neither man backed down as they went full on for almost twenty minutes......both men were able to connect with their respective finishing moves.....but on each occasion they were too close to the ropes and the only thing that prevented a pinfall, was the force of the moves sending their opponents rolling to the outside......unfortunately for Austin......it was while Michaels was on the floor recovering from a Stone Cold Stunner that the match went wrong.........</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ........because while the official is focused on giving the Heartbreak Kid the mandatory ten count.....Kevin Nash and Scott Hall make their way down to ringside.....and while Hall tries to rouse HBK, Nash slides into the ring with a steel chair and absolutely kills Stone Cold with it, before rolling back out to the floor. Hall rolls Michaels back into the ring, who drapes a single arm over the chest of Austin for the one, two, three.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner:</strong> Shawn Michaels</p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> B+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><p> </p><p> <img alt="bN15JFv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bN15JFv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7M1mABh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7M1mABh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tsQXS32.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tsQXS32.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="LjBLTcA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LjBLTcA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Michaels slowly comes to his senses and sees Hall and Nash standing over the fallen Austin....he smiles telling them that he knew they would come to their senses, before holding up his hand in a 'too sweet' gesture....Hall and Nash just look at him though.....before telling him that they didn't do this for him.....so why doesn't he walk his little Boy Toy ass to the back......this is KLiQ business. </p><p> </p><p> Nash and Hall turn back towards Austin, but Shawn Michaels has had enough.....he throws the WWF Championship down to the mat and spins Nash around, screaming in his face. Nash stands there with that cocky smirk on his face, before disregarding Michaels with a gentle shove......but Michaels snaps......and slaps Big Sexy right in the face......Nash isn't smirking now......in fact he looks downright p####d off and Shawn immediately realised his mistake, as he backs away with his hands up in surrender and apology. Nash tells him to <em>".....Walk!!!.....now!!!.....I'll give you that shot.....and only that shot.....now leave......"</em></p><p> </p><p> Shawn drops out of the ring in a flash and begins to make his way up the aisle......which is when two pink and black blurs come flying out of the crowd and into the ring......</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="cxFuo6U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cxFuo6U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ysgc13U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ysgc13U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ........and Bret and Owen Hart pounce on Hall and Nash. Between various blows the camera picks up the Hart Brothers telling Big Sexy and The Bad Guy that this is for costing them the Tag Titles four weeks ago.....and finally they manage to beat the Two KLiQ men down enough that they are able to go for simultaneous Sharpshooters.....with Bret trying to turn Nash, while Owen spins Hall over.</p><p> </p><p> Seeing a chance for redemption, Shawn Michaels stops in his tracks and comes sprinting down the aisle, where he's able to break up the submission holds......but by now Steve Austin is back to his feet, and we soon have a wild brawl on our hands.....and while technically The Harts and Austin are on the same side.....it doesn't stop Stone Cold from throwing a stiff shot Bret Harts way when he comes within arms reach. Hart and Austin square up.....and look to be seconds away from exploding, when Shawn Michaels comes flying across the ring with the Sweet Chin Music.......Michaels hasn't had the best of luck when it's come to the Superkick recently however.....and tonight is no different.......because both Hart and Austin see it coming and move at the last minute.......leaving Shawn's boot with nothing to connect with......other than Kevin Nash's head......</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="IYJgUWD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IYJgUWD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pzXetTl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pzXetTl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ........Nash drops to the mat like a lead balloon, as Waltman and Credible come running down the aisle.....and along with Hall the three men start screaming at Michaels.....who in turn starts screaming back......again, protesting his innocence. The sight of a public KLiQ melt down is such a sight to see, that even Austin and the Harts stop brawling long enough to enjoy the view....and that's how the show comes to a close........but not until the camera pans back.....</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="tTABVbX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tTABVbX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> ........to show Psycho Sid standing at the top of the entrance ramp, laughing maniacally.....because it's clear that his opponent on Sunday night is going to have a lot on his mind.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating:</strong> A*</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Rating:</strong> A</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p>