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

jgriff3029 · June 4, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Thanks, to be fair I probably spent longer on it than I should have.....time that could have been spent writing the show lol. Speaking of which, the show is practically done, should be up in the next 24hours(ish) so thanks for all the predictions. On a side note, is there any way to edit WCW Nitro as a two hour show? It kinda bugs me that they're still only an hour long.....actually a lot about WCW bugs me, like the fact that their booker is an idiot lol but for now if I could fix Nitro that would please me</div></blockquote> The only way I know to do this is to add a player in the editor, make any changes to WCW you want and then leave the game so that it is back to just you controlling WWF.

bonnie · June 4, 2017

King of the Ring Second Round Match

Bret Hart

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Faarooq

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Jeff Jarrett

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Goldust

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The Hardy Boys

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The Son's of Samoa

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to4sty · June 5, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/WWF_Monday_Night_Raw_zpsyzx2ijva.png Week 2, June 1996 The Pit ATT: 18,000 TV: 14.38 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/DieselKliq_zpsebe1dqdn.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/RazorKliq_zpsuigldmqk.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/SunnyKliq_zpsnlytrskn.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/WaltmanKliq_zpsplkqbets.jpg The show opens to the sounds of the KLiQ's music and before we are even treated to our usual "Welcome" to the show from the commentary table, WWF Champion Shawn Michaels walks out, microphone in hand.....followed by Hall and Nash the Tag Team Champions, Sunny and the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Sean Waltman. Michaels aggressively tells McMahon, Lawler and Ross to "sit down and shut up, because the Champ has something to get off his chest." The four men (and one woman) climb into the ring and the Heartbreak Kid wastes no time in telling the crowd exactly what's on his mind. He says that the KLiQ appears to be two men short tonight, with "Triple H" and Justin Credible stuck at home on doctors orders, both nursing a concussion following the unprovoked assault at the hands of that coward Scott Steiner. He tells Steiner that he made the biggest mistake of his life last week, when he took that metal bar of his to the skulls of their KLiQ brothers....and sooner rather than later, he's going to pay the price..... "Steiner, listen to me and listen real close.....we are going to tear you apart, piece by piece....you were handed the biggest opportunity of your life. The chance to step into the ring with the Showstopper.....The Icon......The Main Event......THE WWF Champion......Shawn Michaels.....granted you were never going to win.....but that's beside the point.....you were given the chance but you took a simple contract for a WWF title match and you signed your death warrant with it....signed it with the blood that was pouring from Justin Credible's skull.....you would think by know, that people know better than to provoke us....know better than to p### us off....because when we're p####d off, people get hurt." Nash takes the mic and tells Steiner to sleep with one eye open....and to tell your moron brother that if he thinks the beating he took last week was bad, then he's in for a rude awakening.....because for every blow that Scott inflicted on Hunter and Credible, the KLiQ are going to deliver that tenfold to Rick.....and he can thank his brother for it. Hall takes the mic and basically reiterates what his partner said, while Waltman says that Steiner is lucky that the Light Heavyweight Champion is already in competition tonight, or he'd be calling his ass out right now. Seemingly pleased enough to have gotten their point across, the KLiQ toss their microphones down and head out of the ring and up the aisle. The whole contingent disappears to the back, with the exception of Hall, who has got into a war of words with a fan at ringside. Unfortunately that means he has his back turned..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpg .......to this man jumping over the crowd rail behind him. He has his hair tied back and has the beginnings of a goatee on his face, but it's clearly Scott Steiner.....and if we didn't know it was Scott Steiner at first, it became crystal clear who it was when he produced that steel pipe again, which he slams into the ribs of Hall, before bringing it down violently on the back of the Bad Guys head three times. Michaels, Nash and Waltman came rushing out from the back, but Steiner has already bailed back into the sea of fans. Nash tends to his partner and Waltman scans the crowd in an effort to spot Steiner.....Michaels on the other hand is incensed, marching down to the commentary table and grabbing Vince McMahon by his snazzy blazer, screaming in his face that he needs to do something about this, while McMahon asks what, he's only an announcer after all. Rating: A* </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Rikishi_zpsdi6ijner.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Kokina_zpswuht0ozb.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bradshaw_zpsyeklbtgo.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Windham_zpsckvmqtgx.jpg We air a quick commercial for King of the Ring while order is being restored in the arena and when we come back it's time for our first match of the evening. To say that the tag team division was heating up around here would be an understatement......with Kane and Mankind looking for gold, the Legion of Doom after a title shot, and the Hardys attempt to break out as real players, these two teams are both keen to pick up a victory that would place their name on that top contenders list too. All four men were entered into the King of the Ring tournament, but not a one of them made it past the first round....probably a sign that they should stick to tag team action for now. This was a decent little match considering the people involved, lots of back and forth action but eventually the mass of Kokina proved too much for the Long Riders, as he finished off Bradshaw with the Banzai Drop....which has apparently been renamed the Samoan Splash Winner(s): The Son's of Samoa Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Rikishi_zpsdi6ijner.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Kokina_zpswuht0ozb.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bradshaw_zpsyeklbtgo.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Windham_zpsckvmqtgx.jpg The match is over, but the Texas Longriders have never been known as anything other than sore losers. Samoans might be known for their thick skulls, unfortunately a stiff cowbell shot to the back of the head will put anyone down.....which is exactly what happens here. With Rikishi and Kokina celebrating their victory, they are blindsided by bull rope wielding Windham and Bradshaw, who proceed to "whip the coconut milk out of them" as Lawler tastefully remarks on commentary. Surprisingly though, help is on its way..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Rocky_zpsmrfgvact.jpg ......in the form of this young man.....the commentators aren't exactly sure who he is. McMahon remarks that he's in tremendous shape, while Lawler points out that he's got hair like the top of a pineapple. The newcomer dives into the ring and both Long Riders turn their attention to him. The try to nail him with the ropes, but the youngster avoids both attempts, before sending the Texans to the outside with a number of beautifully executed dropkicks. Kokina and Rikishi get back to their feet, where they embrace their floppy haired saviour. McMahon says that while we don't know who this young man is, it seems like the Son's of Samoa do. Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/DieselKliq_zpsebe1dqdn.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/RazorKliq_zpsuigldmqk.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/SunnyKliq_zpsnlytrskn.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/WaltmanKliq_zpsplkqbets.jpg We head to the back, where an obviously injured Scott Hall is being loaded into a waiting ambulance, while the remaining KLiQ members look on. Nash climbs into the back with the physicians who are attending to his partner, telling Michaels that he's going with him. In the midst of all this a road agent comes into shot, telling Sean Waltman that his match is next and he needs to get down to the ring. Michaels snaps at the agent, telling him that they are in the middle of something here, but the poor worker has a job to do and is insistent that Waltman needs to come. Shawn takes a step back, and then quick as a flash hits the road agent square in the jaw with a Superkick, then pounces on him with a barrage of blows, ending with a slap across the unconscious mans face, telling him to never interrupt KLiQ business. Michaels tells Waltman to get down to the ring and finish off Jericho quickly, then get his ass back here where he's needed, because that psychopath and his Steel Pipe could be anywhere. The Light Heavyweight Champion heads off for his match, leaving Shawn and Sunny to watch as the ambulance drives off.....but as the camera pans out, they aren't the only ones watching.....because lurking in the shadows, pipe in hand and a smirk on his face, is Scott Steiner. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jericho_zpswdgqcakv.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/WaltmanKliq_zpsplkqbets.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match It's time for the start of the second round of King of the Ring matches....and it's an interesting one, because it's the former Light Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho, squaring off against the man that took that title away from him in the first place, Sean Waltman. Jericho has been desperate to get his hands on the KLiQ member ever since then, but recently he's had his hands full with Goldust, so it remains to be seen if he can fully focus on this match......Waltman on the other hand, definitely isn't focused on the match. He gets a good amount of offence in, but spends just as long stopping and scanning the crowd, presumably on the look out for a Scott Steiner assault.....the assault never comes, but the mental distraction is enough to ensure that Jericho is able to capitalise on Waltman's paranoia, hitting the Light Heavyweight Champion with a Lionsault for the three count. Winner: Chris Jericho Rating: C </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jericho_zpswdgqcakv.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Terri_zpsso1jlmwi.jpg Waltman suffers defeat, but it seems to be of little concern to him about now, as he groggily rolls out of the ring and heads to the back, leaving Jericho in the ring, microphone in hand, calling out Goldust for the second week in a row. Someone does come out, but it's not the Bizarre One....it's his valet, Marlena, looking stunning as always in a short cleavage bursting gold dress. She says that Goldust is otherwise occupied right now, preparing for his King of the Ring qualifier against Bret Hart later on this evening....but once he's done with the Hitman Hart, he'll be sure to give Lionheart all the attention that he deserves. Jericho isn't satisfied with this, telling Marlena that Goldust only seems to want a piece of him when he has his back turned.....well Jericho is sick of waiting, if Goldust won't come to him, then maybe he'll go to Goldust. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Snow_zpssgob09uo.jpg We head to the back, where Al Snow is sat once more in a makeshift psychiatrist's office, although we are obviously joining mid way through his session because he is half way through a conversation. He is talking about the revelation last week that Dr. Simon Coe, is not actually a doctor at all....and was in fact sent here by some unknown person, although what for exactly we don't know. We can't see Al's new Doctor as the focus is on him.....but by the tone of Al's conversation it's clear that it's not Simon Coe.....Snow wraps up his soliloquy with...... "So what you're trying to tell me, is that I should march down to that ring and demand that Coe.....Bill......DeMott......whatever his name is, gives me a full explanation?" "..................................." "Gotcha......then that's what I'll do.....thanks, you've been a big help." Al hops off the makeshift "couch" and walks out of the room and on his way to the ring (we assume). The camera slowly scans across to where Snows current advisor sits..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Head_zpslhgxlwg8.jpg .......and stays on a close up shot of the mannequin head as we go to commercial. ---------------------------------------- http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Snow_zpssgob09uo.jpg Back from commercial and we find Al Snow stood in the middle of the ring with a microphone in hand. He tells the crowd that he was betrayed last week, by his supposed friend and confidant, Dr. Simon Coe.....or should that be Mr. Bill DeMott....he says that he thinks Bill owes him an explanation, so Al suggests he comes to the ring. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/DeMott_zpsdwqgxgv4.jpg It takes a few minutes, but DeMott finally appears....although if you thought Sean Waltman's levels of paranoia were bad earlier, you ain't seen nothing yet.....because Billy Boy takes it up several notches. He walks down the aisle slowly, alternating between giggling uncontrollably and stopping dead to check that no one is sneaking up behind him. He finally makes it into the ring, where Snow is waiting for an explanation. He tells Bill that last week, he told him that someone had sent DeMott to him....."that He is coming.....who's He?" "A collector" DeMott says, "a collector of lost and damaged souls like you.....like me (giggle).....the broken and the confused.....and once he has you, he never lets you go." Bill says that's why he masqueraded as a Doctor.....he was trying to help Al....to save him....because if Al wasn't damaged anymore, then "He" wouldn't want him......."he sent me here to prepare you, but I tried to help....I tried to help you.....and now he's going to make me pay." Snow is clearly pleased to finally have some kind of explanation, regardless of how vague it is.....telling DeMott that if "He" wants to make Bill pay, then he's going to have to make them both pay, because Al always looks out for his friends. DeMott, while he looks pleased, doesn't look too convinced....telling Al (between giggles) that he doesn't know "Him" like he does....but Snow waves off his concerns, telling Bill that they'll just have to prepare....and they can do that by getting their revenge on the KLiQ, before finishing by telling DeMott that..... "Come on, I've got someone I want you to meet backstage.....she's been talking me through things, I think she could help us to mount a game plan." Rating: C </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Mero_zpsmzyk9myf.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jarrett_zpsk69bwqey.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match Second round action here again, this time it's Marc Mero going up against that cowardly Jeff Jarrett....although Jarrett would be quick to tell you that his behaviours were intelligent, not cowardly....either way, these two are facing off. Mero's form has been hit and miss since arriving in the WWF. He impressively ended the undefeated streak of Hunter Hearst Helmsley (or is that Triple H now?) but was unsuccessful in his attempt to capture the Intercontinental Title, so tonight could be a big night for him.....except it wasn't. Because after a good match, with a lot of back and forth action, Jarrett was able to pick up the victory, it wasn't clean though, after rolling up Mero and holding the ropes for leverage while the official counted to three. Winner: Jeff Jarrett Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jarrett_zpsk69bwqey.jpg While Mero rolled out of the ring and headed to the back, clearly frustrated at the way he lost this match, Jarrett grabs a microphone. He tells the crowd....and more importantly, Bret Hart.....that this was proof that Jeff Jarrett was no coward.....he says he came down here, went hold for hold with one of the hottest young up and comers here in the WWF and he just beat him, fair and square in the middle of the ring (lying little toe-rag). He says that he will show everyone what Jeff Jarrett is made of at the King of the Ring tournament, when he wins the whole thing.....before he can say any more though he is interrupted.... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hawk_zpscidjex3f.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Animal_zpszm9whxk5.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Kane_zps4ckfviic.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Mankind_zps1wlg1gdh.jpg .......by the Legion of Doom, as they come bursting out from the back....it's not for a chat with Jarrett though, they are currently going tooth and nail with Mankind and Kane, as all four men are brawling their way down the aisle. Double J looks on in horror at the monstrosities that are heading towards him.....two face painted muscle heads and a pair of masked lunatics, all of whom seem to have little regard for anything or anyone that's in their way. Jarrett weighs up his options and decides that the most intelligent course of action, would be to get the hell out of dodge....and as soon as a gap appears, he hightails it quickly to the back and out of harms way. Not that the L.o.D or Kane and Mankind care, they are too busy beating the holy hell out of each other to even notice Jarrett's presence. Mankind gets dropped throat first onto the guard rail by Animal, while Hawk incredibly is able to knock the big red monster off his feet, with a huge clothesline off the ring apron to the floor. Cornette's little contingent aren't push overs though.....far from it in fact, because Kane tosses both men around like rag dolls, while Mankind throws caution to the wind, using his own body to inflict damage on both Hawk and Animal, until eventually a mass of backstage workers arrive to keep these two teams separated. Cornette convinced his men to head to the back, satisfied that their lust for destruction has been quenched, while the L.o.D remain in the ring. Hawk looks over to his left and spots the microphone that Jarrett dropped during his hasty escape....and apparently has a few choice words for Kane and Mankind..... "YOU KNOW.....JIM CORNETTE LIKES TO COME OUT HERE AND TALK ABOUT HIS BIG SCARY MONSTERS......WELL THEY DON'T LOOK SO SCARY TO US......AND AS FOR THEM BEING MONSTERS......DON'T MAKE US LAUGH.....BECAUSE WHEN KANE AND MANKIND TAKE OFF THEIR PRETTY MASKS AT NIGHT, AND CORNETTE HAS TUCKED THEM IN TIGHT AND READ THEM THEIR NIGHTTIME STORY......IT'S NOT MONSTERS UNDER THEIR BEDS THAT THEY GET LITTLE JIMMY TO CHECK FOR.....IT'S THE LEGION OF DOOM.....BECAUSE WE SNACK ON DANGER, DINE ON DEATH.....AND WE'RE GONNA CHEW YOU UP AND SPIT YOU OUT.......UHHHHHH, WHAT A RUSH!!!" Rating: A </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ahmed_zpsnxyvo3jj.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/FaarooqNoD_zpsqa9rgpd7.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match It's time for a continuation of the never ending Ahmed Johnson/Faarooq feud. It's safe to say that Faarooq has been on the winning end of this rivalry so far, capturing the Intercontinental Championship and generally defeating Ahmed numerous times....although usually by nefarious means.....and usually with the help of the rest of the Nation of Domination.....guess what.....tonight's no different....because with Scorpio running the distraction angle, Kama hits the ring and nails Johnson right IN the Johnson, letting Faarooq hit the Dominator and pick up the victory. Winner: Faarooq Rating: B- </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Matt_zpsi9jc6xy8.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jeff_zpsmshfmuks.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ron%20Harris_zpsqvjcbtk9.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Don%20Harris_zpst82fq0dy.jpg We come back from commercial, just in time for tag team action....after the Hardys picked up their first major win a few weeks ago, when they teamed up with the Legion of Doom, their quest for solo (?can a tag team be solo?) glory continues here, against a team that has numerous victories over them, that's Ron and Don, the Harris Brothers. Perhaps it was the recent tutelage of Hawk and Animal, perhaps those numerous victories made the Harris Brothers over confident....perhaps it was the fact that even the sun shines on a dogs ass some days (white men can't jump....top film).....either way, the Hardys finally got that elusive victory, after Jeff nails Don with a high, soaring Swanton Bomb for the pinfall victory. Winner(s): The Hardy Boys Rating: C+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bulldog%20Foundation_zpssd4apj29.jpg With the Hardy boys ecstatic and still celebrating in the ring, we head to the back, where Dok Hendrix is standing by with the Hitman and the Bulldog, ahead of Bret's King of the Ring match with Goldust. Bret says that tonight, the Bizarre One is going to get excellently executed......before smiling and saying, just like Davey Boy here, if he makes it to the finals. The Bulldog laughs and the two trade some light hearted banter about which of them will win the King of the Ring, with the Bulldog reminding Bret of his Summerslam 92 defeat, before Hendrix asks about Brian Pillman. Bret says he doesn't know where Brian is, he's been calling him all week, but Pillman isn't answering, it's as if he's dropped off the face of the earth. Bret says he doesn't know if it was Austin's comments, or the words that Piper had for him last week, but it's not like Brian to let things get to him......he's always been more about the action than the brooding Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Goldust_zps20awxhyl.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match It's main event time, as the Hitman faces off against the Bizarre One. Bret has done everything there is to do here in the WWF, even winning the King of the Ring Tournament.....but Goldust is arguable one of the hottest acts around right now, and with his Intercontinental Championship run only ending due to injury, there's no telling what highs he could have achieved. Strangely though (or not, this is Goldust after all) the Bizarre One has not opted to jump straight back into the race for the title he never lost, instead choosing to turn his attention to young Lionheart, Chris Jericho. Bret on the other hand has been bitterly embroiled in a feud with the mighty KLiQ, although recently he's had Steve Austin snapping at his heels, looking to prove who the better wrestler really is. Fortunately neither man lets their outside issues cloud their judgement in this (what turned out to be a very good) match.....at least Bret didn't anyway.....the same can't be said for Goldust when..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jericho_zpswdgqcakv.jpg .....the object of his recent desires makes his way down the aisle. Jericho said that he was going to find Goldust, looks like he lived up to his word. Unfortunately for the Bizarre One, Jericho's presence at ringside was enough of a distraction that Bret was able to surprise him with a quick School Boy for the three count. Winner: Bret Hart Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Goldust_zps20awxhyl.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jericho_zpswdgqcakv.jpg Played at his own game, Goldust is furious as he rolls to the ourside, where Jericho is waiting willingly to exchange blows. With Hart still doing his signature celebration in the corner, his opponent and Lionheart brawl all the way to the back and out of shot, which is right when some familiar music starts to play..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/SunnyKliq_zpsnlytrskn.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/WaltmanKliq_zpsplkqbets.jpg .......and then there were three, as Shawn Michaels, Sean Waltman and Sunny make their way down to the ring. Waltman and Sunny remain on the outside, presumably on look out duty, while HBK gets in the ring. He tells Bret that he knows that he and the Steiner Brothers are pally....so Michaels is going to give him one chance and one chance only, to tell him exactly where Scott Steiner has been hiding all night. Bret says that he has no idea.....and even if he did, Shawn would be the last person that he tells. Michaels says "the hard way it is then" and tosses the microphone on the mat.....which is exactly when Sunny screams...... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpg ......because (as Michaels finds out when he turns around) Scott Steiner has come out of the crowd again and is currently in the process of destroying Sean Waltman's ankle with that trusty steel pipe. HBK, thinks about heading to the outside, but changes his mind when he sees not only the glint of light reflecting off the steel.....but the glint of madness in Scott Steiners eyes, who is clearly not a man to be messed with right now. Finished with Waltman Steiner charges the ring, but The WWF Champion thinks better of hanging around and bolts to the floor and halfway up the aisle way, leaving Steiner stood wielding his weapon in the middle of the ring, while screaming at Shawn as the show fades to black..... "ONE BY ONE MICHAELS.....I'M TAKING EVERY LAST ONE OF YOUR LITTLE BITCHES OUT UNTIL IT'S JUST YOU AND ME.....THEN I'M GOING TO EAT YOU UP BOY." Rating: B+ Final Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> </div>

to4sty · June 5, 2017

We had another strong show this week, with the only real let down being the match between Chris Jericho and Sean Waltman....I had visions of these two working a programme following the King of the Ring, but after tonight I'm not so sure, because their styles clash terribly. It's a real shame because I had high hopes for these two to potentially battle over the Light Heavyweight Title following their good performance in the triple threat with Scorpio.....just goes to show how important and under appreciated Scorpio is to this division. Vince's little pet project made his on screen debut tonight. The kid has a world of potential....and he certainly has the pedigree, his dad was former WWWF Tag Team Champion, Rocky Johnson and his grandfather is the High Chief, Peter Maivia.....so the talent should be there....I just find him to be bland, bland, bland......the day of the smiling good guy, kissing baby's and pandering to the fans is over but Vince can't let it go....he's been desperately looking for a Hulk Hogan replacement since 93.....it didn't work with Luger, it didn't work with Nash.....it's not gonna work with this kid.....but Vince is the boss, so happy, smiling baby face it is.......although Jerry Lawler either sees something I don't, or is trying to keep on McMahons good side because he knows his days as Raw commentator are numbered, because he's taken the kid under his wing as a protege of sorts.....hell, maybe he can teach him how to show a bit of personality. The "other" guys held the annual Bash at the Beach Pay Per View over the weekend......the highlights (or should that be lowlights) were Flair defending the Big Gold Belt over Kevin Sullivan......Eddie Guerrero of all people beating the Giant (way to utilise the big guy Eric....Vince practically p####d his pants laughing when he heard that, he's always said the Bischoff had no idea how to properly book a Giant....turns out he might be right)....Dean Malenko successfully defended the United States Title against one half of Public Enemy, Johnny Grunge.....Duke Droese was in action as he tried to capture the Television Title from the One Man Gang....he failed, Gang squashed him....and the Blue Bloods captured the Tag Titles from Dick Slater and Bunkhouse Buck...a nice bonus for the veteran Bobby Eaton who inked an extension with them this week.....again, no Sting, Hogan, Luger, Vader or Warrior in action....they may as well turn the lot of them heel and have them invade the next Pay Per View, demanding TV time......call them the nWo or something.....the "never Wrestle onscreen" team.....quite why they are still beating us in the ratings is beyond me. <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;"> Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 3, June 1996 The Steiner Brothers vs The KLiQ (Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash) Comments: King of the Ring Second Round Match Roddy Piper vs. Billy Gunn Comments: King of the Ring Second Round Match Tatanka vs. Psycho Sid Comments: King of the Ring Second Round Match Savio Vega vs. Steve Austin Comments: King of the Ring Second Round Match British Bulldog vs. Kama Comments: Rey Mysterio vs. Scorpio Comments: </div> On a side note, I have no idea why Jeff Hardys picture is Farrooq and Ron Harris picture is Jeff Hardy.....the links are fine, checked them three times.....apparently Photobucket is just being a douche today. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="jgriff3029" data-cite="jgriff3029" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The only way I know to do this is to add a player in the editor, make any changes to WCW you want and then leave the game so that it is back to just you controlling WWF.</div></blockquote> Well that's annoying....although I may well do it, because the one hour Nitro is bugging me.....while I'm there, Bash at the Beach 96 is due in week 1 of July.....obviously this event had huge historical ramifications for WCW.....but not so much here i'm guessing since Hogan, Sting etc barely make it to Pay Per View.....soooooooo, with that being said, if anyone fancies Booking The Bash while I change Nitro to two hours then feel free to speak up.....book it however you want, do whatever you want.....it can't be any stranger than what they have been booking anyway. If there's more than one volunteer I may even run the King of the Ring as a prediction contest.</div></blockquote>

Uncrewed · June 5, 2017

The Steiner Brothers vs The KLiQ (Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash)

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Roddy Piper vs. Billy Gunn

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Tatanka vs. Psycho Sid

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Savio Vega vs. Steve Austin

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

British Bulldog vs. Kama

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Rey Mysterio vs. Scorpio

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Crossface · June 5, 2017

Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 3, June 1996

The Steiner Brothers vs The KLiQ (Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash)

Comments: Build Scotty heading into his big title match

King of the Ring Second Round Match

Roddy Piper vs. Billy Gunn

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Tatanka vs. Psycho Sid

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Savio Vega vs. Steve Austin

Comments: Potential winner... but again I could be off. I could see Piper and Austin in the semis

King of the Ring Second Round Match

British Bulldog vs. Kama

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Rey Mysterio vs. Scorpio

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Nobby_McDonald · June 5, 2017

The Steiner Brothers vs The KLiQ (Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash)

Comments: Shenanigans

King of the Ring Second Round Match

Roddy Piper vs. Billy Gunn

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Tatanka vs. Psycho Sid

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Savio Vega vs. Steve Austin

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

British Bulldog vs. Kama

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Rey Mysterio vs. Scorpio

Kijar · June 5, 2017

The Steiner Brothers vs The KLiQ (Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash)

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Roddy Piper vs. Billy Gunn

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Tatanka vs. Psycho Sid

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

Savio Vega vs. Steve Austin

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King of the Ring Second Round Match

British Bulldog vs. Kama

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Rey Mysterio vs. Scorpio

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to4sty · June 8, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/WWF_Monday_Night_Raw_zpsyzx2ijva.png Week 3, June 1996 Key Arena ATT: 15,184 TV: 15.06 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/DieselKliq_zpsebe1dqdn.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/SunnyKliq_zpsnlytrskn.jpg The show opens much the same as it did last week.....with a ticked off KLiQ hijacking the opening minutes and marching their way down to the ring.....unlike last week however, their numbers are severely diminished, with only Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash and Sunny in attendance tonight. Michaels gets on the microphone, telling the crowd that he doesn't know if they've noticed, but there appears to be a few people missing tonight. He says that Triple H and Justin Credible are still suffering from concussion.....Scott Hall is nursing some bruised ribs.....and Sean Waltman is lucky to still be walking after the brutal assault last week, as it is he is bed bound for at least the next seven days while his ankle heals. He says enough is enough and tonight, Big Sexy and the Champ are going to put an end to it.....AND put an end to Scott Steiner once and for all.....because if he thinks that he's accomplished something, just because the KLiQ got a few boo boo's......well then he's in for a severe wake up call.... "See what you're looking at here....Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash....this is where the KLiQ originated....this man has had my back since the day he walked through the door here in the WWF.....Scott and Rick might be brothers....but me and Kev, we're closer than brothers....because you can't choose your family....but you can sure as hell choose your friends and I chose very, very wisely." Shawn says that every success he's had has been with Big Sexy by his side....and tonight will be no different....no more hiding, no more sneaking out of the crowd....no more weapons.....if Scott Steiner has got any guts, he'll crawl out from whatever rock he's hiding under, wake up his moronic brother, wipe the drool of his chin....."and the two of them will take on the two of us tonight.....and for Justin Credible, for Triple H, for Scott Hall and Sean Waltman.....We. Are. Going. To. Tear. You. Apart....." http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/RSteiner_zps6gylvldc.jpg That does indeed bring out the Steiner's....but they don't walk down the aisle as usual, instead Rick and Scott come walking through the people, hopping over the barriers to ringside to answer the KLiQ's challenge....Scott tells Michaels that he's not been hiding, he's just been playing the KLiQ at their own game....he says that "I'm not a hard man to find....look at my arms, they're huge....the fact of the matter is that you just didn't look....because you know that if you'd found me, I'd have kicked your ass too, just like all your little pals." Scott says that Rick is still banged up from the beating he took a few weeks ago....but he's not a little p###y, staying at home and licking his wounds like the rest of the KLiQ (yikes, Steiner is dangerous on a live mic).....so as far as your challenge goes, they accept....but you'd better keep a close eye on Kevin Nash....because he's all that's left between me facing YOU at the King of the Ring....and YOU alone....."because come Sunday, your back up is going to be just like your balls.....none existent." Rating: A* </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Tatanka_zpslevnrnor.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Sid_zps1pohqtnu.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match It's time for the first of four King of the Ring matches that are taking place tonight....and it's two men that already share some history, as Tatanka takes on Psycho Sid. The Native American has had very little to do around here since he was exiled from the Million Dollar Corporation, his last high profile match was against the same man he's facing tonight, where he came out on the losing end of a quest to punish Ted DiBiase and his man. His opponent tonight Sid is in much the same boat, having seemingly been forgotten about recently....although that may have something to do with the fact that the KLiQ are monopolising the majority of Sids possible opponents recently....although a win here tonightwould send him through to the King of the Ring event.....and winning there could propel him straight into a World Title programme. Luckily for him, that's exactly what he did. Tatanka put on a good showing and certainly gave Sid a run for his money.....but when it comes to money, no one has more than the Million Dollar Man and his clients....Sid picked up the victory following a Chokeslam to Tonto Winner: Psycho Sid Rating: B- </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpg http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/FaarooqNoD_zpsqa9rgpd7.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/KamaNoD_zpsubbtd1gt.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/ScorpioNoD_zpscysuacea.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/NelsonNoD_zpsqqkjs7vz.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/BobbyNoD_zpsdzaeptn6.jpg We head to the back, where Dok Hendrix is stood by with Faarooq and the rest of the Nation of Donination. Faarooq says that he's already booked himself a place at the King of the Ring pay per view, after handing Ahmed Johnson yet another defeat last week....and he will follow in the footsteps of his Nation Brother, Nelson Knight in six days time, when he wins the whole damn tournament, to become the King of a Nation....the Sovereign of the WWF.....the ruler of the wrestling world......and it's a damn shame that Hunter Hearst Helmsley went and got himself eliminated....because after him and the KLiQ stole the Intercontinental Championship from Faarooq, "they going get what's coming.....because Faarooq is going to take something from them.....I was the first African American Intercontinental Champion and when I win the King of the Ring tournament on Sunday, I'm going to go on to In Your House, where I'll become the first African American WWF Champion as well." Dok says that Kama has a match coming up next against the British Bulldog, what would happen if the two Nation members make it to the finals? Faarooq says that there's no IF about it....WHEN the two Nation members make it to the finals, Kama will know what to do. He then talks about the Hardy Boys big victory last week, where they defeated the Harris Brothers.....Faarooq tells Matt and Jeff that the only "brothers" that they need to concern themselves with, are the ones within the Nation.....because sooner or later they're gonna get squashed, like the bugs that they are. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bulldog%20Foundation_zpssd4apj29.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/KamaNoD_zpsubbtd1gt.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match It's the Hart Foundation vs The Nation of Domination here, as the Bulldog battles Kama. It's rare to see Kama in singles action here on Raw....usually he's happy to play more of an outside enforcer role for the Nation, or extra member of a multi man team contest.....but if this match was anything to go by then Kama could do with a few more one on one contests, because he's clearly a bit on the rusty side......and despite the best efforts of Scorpio at ringside, the Bulldog was able to finish his opponent off with the Running Powerslam. Winner: The British Bulldog Rating: B- </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Snow_zpssgob09uo.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/DeMott_zpsdwqgxgv4.jpg It's to the back again, this time with the oddball pairing of Al Snow and Bill DeMott......and bizarrely, a mannequin head. Snow is embroiled in a one sided conversation with the Head, while DeMott looks on with his hands on his hips and a look of confusion on his face that is only broken during one of his (many) giggling fits. Bill stops Al mid sentence to tell him that this was crazy (even by their standards) but Snow isn't listening. He tells DeMott to pay attention to what Head is telling them, because she's concocted the master plan that will guarantee them victory against the KLiQ...... "I can't pay attention to the Head Al, because the Head isn't speaking.....it's just a Head....." "She if far more than 'just a head' William.....shame on you for body shaming her.....don't listen to him......I know......" "....body shaming her? She.....IT....doesn't have a body to shame?.....you know what, never mind.....THIS.....all this is crazy.....I thought we got rid of the voices Al.....I thought I'd cured you.....(whispers) you're still broken.....He's going to come for you....." ".....I am cured....Avatar is gone, no more crazy voices in my head.....and I have you to thank for that.....what?.....yes I was getting to you......you and Head here, she really talked me through some things.....there, you happy now? She's so insecure sometimes......" DeMott tells Snow (between fits of nervous laughter) that they should be preparing for His arrival, not worrying about the KLiQ or wondering if we hurt the feelings of an inanimate mannequins head..... "....HEY!!! YOU'RE INANIMATE!!!!.........yes, I AM sticking up for you.......DON'T BADMOUTH HEAD.....she's the only reason that I called you out last week, we wouldn't even be speaking now if it wasn't for her...." "Ok, Ok......" "Apologise...." "What?....." "Apologise to Head...." "To the head?....." "Apologise to Head for calling her inanimate......" "(mumbles)sorryhead(mumbles)" "Say it properly or don't say it at all....." "Head, (sigh) I apologise for calling. You inanimate......there you happy now?" "She is.....and she accepts your apology....just don't let it happen again......now, let's get down to business.....c'mon, huddle closer so that she doesn't have to shout." DeMott shakes his head, giggles.....then huddles into the pairing of Al Snow and Head, as the three discuss their game plan for defeating the KLiQ. Rating: C </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Mr%20Perfect_zpssbms1vgf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Billy_zpswa5o3qyv.jpg We stay in the back, where Dok Hendrix is waiting, along with Billy Gunn and his executive consultant Mr. Perfect. They say that it's one down for Billy Gunn on his road to glory........and the next one shouldn't be a problem either, because Rowdy Roddy Piper should have retired years ago....they say that the biggest worry they've got tonight, is deciding which one of the old man's hips they're going to break first.....Dok asks what they mean when they say "they're" going to take out Piper.....Mr. Perfect, is not in this match.....Perfect tells Hendrix to relax, it's just a figure of speech....Billy Gunn is going to take care of Piper all on his own.....just like he did his albatross of a partner." Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Piper_zpsanhrzlrb.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Billy_zpswa5o3qyv.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match As much as Perfect and Gunn tried to talk this off as a walkover, this is a huge match for Billy Gunn.....less than a month into his singles career and he's in the ring with a bonafide legend and future Hall of Famer in Rowdy Roddy Piper.....and Piper was certainly not the walkover that Gunn was expecting. Piper took Billy on an old school tour of heel tactics.....and obviously the crowd loves it. Gunn is able to mount a comeback and take control of the contest, but becomes too overconfident and getting caught up in Pipers patented Sleeper Hold. Billy struggles and struggles but there no escape as the official checks the arm, which drops once......twice...........but before it can fall for a third and final time, Mr. Perfect hits the ring, nailing Roddy with a low blow to the bagpipes, drawing the disqualification from the referee. Winner: Rowdy Roddy Piper (via disqualification) Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Piper_zpsanhrzlrb.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Mr%20Perfect_zpssbms1vgf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Billy_zpswa5o3qyv.jpg Roddy Piper is your winner, but he certainly doesn't look like a winner here. Perfect continues to put the boots to the Hot Rod, while Billy Gunn attempts to rouse himself from the effects of Pipers sleeper hold, finally managing to pull himself back to his feet. He joins the beat down and the two men punish Roddy with a barrage of stomps and kicks, punctuated with Billy Gunns Rocker Dropper, the Famouser. Not content with that however, Perfect rolls to the outside and picks up a steel chair, sliding it in to Gunn. The two men pick Piper to his feet and position the steel chair over his head, reminiscent of Billy's heinous actions at this last months In Your House......and if Gunn hits this, there is no way that Roddy Piper will be able to compete at King of the Ring...... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bart_zpsdtdpqvgl.jpg .......fortunately that doesn't happen, because before Billy can connect, Bart Gunn comes running down the aisle.....he's dressed in street clothes and has a foam neck brace on, but clearly he's seen enough. He hits the ring with a steel chair on his own, causing Billy and Perfect to bolt to the outside.....I think it's more shock than fear that makes them run, because there is no way that Bart Gunn has been cleared to wrestle....but he's here non the less and he helps the beaten Piper two is feet as Billy and Perfect shout promises of revenge from the aisle way. Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ringmaster_zpsgjinxsrb.jpg We come back from commercial and just in time to see Steve Austin make his music less walk down the aisle. He climbs into the ring and addresses the crowd ahead of his match with Savio Vega, telling them that he feels like a weight has been lifted off his shoulders.....because he's finally able to come out here and WRESTLE....without the constant pecking in his ear from Brian Pillman. He says that the not so Loose Cannon has taken his ball, gone home.....and stayed there....even his good friend Bret "The Hitman" Hart can't get hold of him. Austin almost spits out the Hitman's name he says it with so much venom.....Speaking of Bret Hart, Austin addresses him next. He says that he knows that Hart is going to the King of the Ring.....so is the Bulldog.....and so is Roddy Piper.....IF.....he's even able to walk after that ass whipping he got earlier.......but one thing's for sure, and that's once Austin does what he does best tonight, out wrestle Savio Vega....he WILL be heading to the King of the Ring Pay Per View too....which means Bret Hart, Jeff Jarrett, Faarooq, Bulldog, Piper....it doesn't matter.....because one by one they're all gonna fall, to the greatest wrestler in the WWF.....and that's Steve Austin Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Savio_zpssjbczz82.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ringmaster_zpsgjinxsrb.jpg King of the Ring Second Round Match Much like Tatanka and Psycho Sid, Savio hasn't played much of a role around here since his feuds with the Nation of Domination and his opponent tonight Steve Austin....who was still going by the Ringmaster at the time.....because of that feud, these two men have tangled on more than one occasion here in the WWF and they have yet to have a bad match......and this one is no exception. Austin and Vega have great chemistry every time they square off against each other, unfortunately for Savio, he can't translate that chemistry to a victory here.....because Austin is a man with something to prove, and after a hard fought battle manages to put his opponent away using the Million Dollar Dream Winner: Steve Austin Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Rikishi_zpsdi6ijner.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Kokina_zpswuht0ozb.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Rocky_zpsmrfgvact.jpg We come back from a commercial break to find the Son's of Samoa making their way down the aisle....they're not alone however, as their unnamed saviour from last week is accompanying them. The three men climb into the ring (slowly in Kokina's case) and take a microphone. Rikishi tells the crowd that he and Kokina have been on a journey of rediscovery.....a journey to recapture their heritage and make the Samoan community proud.....and they can't think of a better way to do it, than to bring their blood with them.....the next generation from the Island.....the future, not only of Samoa, but of the whole WWF. He passes the microphone to the floppy topped youngster, who tells us that he's proud to be here in the WWF.....he's proud to represent his family......and he's proud to fight, for each and every person here tonightand each and every person watching at home....(yawn, ok Vince, he's a babyface, we get it).....he says he's going to make Rikishi and Kokina proud, because......"my name is Rocky Maivia, and I'm a Son of Samoa." Rating: C+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jericho_zpswdgqcakv.jpg Following that riveting revelation we head to the back, where Dok Hendrix is waiting to as Chris Jericho all the tough questions.....like why he cost Goldust the match....AND his place in the WWF King of the Ring Tournament? Jericho says that for weeks now Goldust has been jumping him from behind, sneaking around....but when Jericho is stood waiting, he's nowhere to be found...."I told him if he didn't come to me, then I'd go to him and that's exactly what I did. I don't know what his problem with me was to begin with, so I gave him a problem....and now we both personally know." "'It's not personal Sonny. It's strictly business'. Michael Corleone....The Godfather: 1972......." http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Goldust_zps20awxhyl.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Terri_zpsso1jlmwi.jpg ......apparently Goldust has decided to join the party. He tells Jericho that he took all the fun and games....took them a step too far.....Goldust says that their flirtations so far have just been for his own amusement....but now, now Jericho has made it personal....by costing him not only the King of the Ring...."and I had such a pretty tiara picked out".....but he's also cost him a shot at the WWF Title....and that just won't do. Jericho tells Goldust that he made it personal the second he placed his hands on him....but if he's finally going to be a man, then Jericho is stood right there....so do something about it. Goldust does that deep breath that he does so well, before telling Jericho that...."I already have....." http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jarrett_zpsk69bwqey.jpg .......which is exactly the moment that this man walks into shot behind Lionheart and proceeds to smash his trusty guitar over the head of Jericho. The youngster goes down like a shot. Jarrett tells his King of the Ring opponent to "get up.....stop being a coward and fight me"....but clearly Jericho is in no condition to be fighting anyone. Double J says that he'll see Chris in six short days, while Goldust drops to his knees and cradles Jericho's head, again stroking his hair, all the time whispering softly "soon.....soon...." Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Rey_zps1iwxhudi.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/ScorpioNoD_zpscysuacea.jpg The Nation haven't been having much luck lately....Faarooq lost the Intercontinental Championship, Scorpio was unsuccessful in his bid to regain the Light Heavyweight Championship, the Knights were on the losing end of an eight man tag match against the Hardys of all people....and Kama, Kama just doesn't compete all that often. If it wasn't for the fact that Faarooq was still alive in the King of the Ring tournament then they wouldn't have much going for them at all....so to say that Scorpio could do with picking up a victory here would be an understatement. That's easier said than done though, especially against his opponent, the Mexican sensation, Rey Mysterio.....fortunately for Scorpio, he has the one thing that Mysterio doesn't....and that's back up. Because despite the fact that Rey nearly won this thing on numerous occasions, the Nation made the difference......because with the little luchador positioned up top, Bobby Knight caused enough of a distraction that Kama was able to send Rey crashing to the mat undetected. Scorpio hit a somersault leg drop, and three seconds later the Nation have a victory. Winner: Scorpio Rating: B- </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bulldog%20Foundation_zpssd4apj29.jpg It's promo time again, this time it's Bret Hart and the British Bulldog of the Hart Foundation with Dok. Nothing groundbreaking here, just your standard good promo. Both men hype up the upcoming King of the Ring Pay Per View, say that Owen will be retuning soon and, when questioned by Dok, claim that neither man has heard from Brian Pillman....but wherever he is, they hope he watches the King of the Ring, because he'll get to witness what he's been waiting for all this time, Steve Austin being embarrassed and schooled.....because even if he sneaks past the Bulldog.....he's never beating the Hitman. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/RSteiner_zps6gylvldc.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/DieselKliq_zpsebe1dqdn.jpg It's main event time, as the Steiner Brothers take on the KLiQ. Scott Steiner has been on an absolute tear as of late, ever since the KLiQ laid a beating on his brother, so far Justin Credible, Sean Waltman, Triple H and Scott Hall have all been put on the injured reserve list.....apparently you don't mess with Scott Steiners family.....speaking of his brother, this is Rick's first time back in action since that beating and he is quite clearly not anywhere near 100%.....and realistically should be at home recuperating, not here in action....certainly not in action against the WWF Champion and the human wrecking machine that is his partner....but these Steiner boys are nothing if not resilient. On the opposite side of the coin, Shawn Michaels and Kevin Nash are equally as incensed, after seeing KLiQ member after KLiQ member sent to the hospital by a rampaging Scott Steiner.....needless to say it made for a hard hitting match, which the crowd really got behind. Rick took the majority of the punishment for his team, as the KLiQ looked to capitalise on his "injuries"....he also played a huge part in the ending of the contest. With Michaels in trouble, Scott Steiner has him locked into what appears to be a camel clutch variation.....and it doesn't look like the Champ is going anywhere.....Nash drags Rick down off the apron, takes him over to Commentary.......and Jackknifes him to hell, straight through the table, leaving the referee little option but to call for the bell. Winner(s): The Steiner Brothers (via Disqualification) Rating: A </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/RSteiner_zps6gylvldc.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/DieselKliq_zpsebe1dqdn.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/SunnyKliq_zpsnlytrskn.jpg Seeing his brother lying broken under a pile of wood and monitors, Scotty immediately breaks the hold and dives to the outside.....picking his lead pipe up on the way. He reaches Nash and delivers a thunderous shot to Big Sexy's knee. Nash collapses, screaming in pain, but Steiner isn't finished, repeatedly hammering the damaged knee with the lead pipe.....until Sunny comes up from behind and delivers a low blow that finally halts Steiner's assault. Michaels finally recovers and sees the screaming mess that is Kevin Nash....the commentators claim that there is no way that Nash will be in any condition to make it to King of the Ring.....Shawn Michaels is truly going to be on his own.....Michaels obviously realises this as well, and throws a patented HBK temper tantrum as he sees his final hope for back up slipping through his fingers.....which is when Sunny slips something else INTO his fingers. (No, this isn't any kind of Sunny Days incident.....minds out of the gutter please dear reader.) With Steiner still writhing in pain from the low blow, Sunny shows why she is such an advantage at ringside, as she hands Shawn the discarded lead pipe. Michaels breaks out in a sick smile as he bounces the pipe up and down on his palm a few times, before proceeding to unleash a vicious streak, not seen since the day he tossed Marty Jannetty through the barber shop window. He delivers a shot to the ribs, shouting this is for Scott Hall.....a shot to the knee (for Nash).....a shot to the ankle (for Waltman).....a shot to the back of the head (for Hunter, which practically knocks the man out).....before turning him over and blasting him straight between the eyes.....(that ones for Credible......and it busts Steiner wide open.) Scott Steiner is down....and a bloody mess.....but even that isn't enough for Michaels. He struggles to pick the huge bloody mass that is Steiner up, only to position his unconscious body in a seated position onto a steel chair. He screams at the man that "THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS, WHEN YOU MESS WITH THE KLiQ"......before winding up and destroying him with the Sweet Chin Music. Michaels stands over the bloody Scott Steiner, holding the WWF Title high in the air, as the show comes to a close, with Vince McMahon questioning how Steiner will be able to compete in just six days at the King of the Ring. Rating: A Final Rating: A </div></blockquote> </div>

to4sty · June 9, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/10BDC00F-63F4-46F9-8151-75EECA51F2E5_zpshq3xrxuh.png Week 3, June 1996 Fitzgerald Field House ATT: 5,296 TV: 3.06 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Monsoon_zps1s02s6qy.jpg The show opens with Gorilla Monsoon standing in the middle of the ring....he says that while he loves his job, some days are harder than others....and today is one of those days...."we at the WWF always endeavour to deliver the best action to you the fans, week in and week out.....but sometimes, there are circumstances beyond my control, that mean certain advertised matches can't go ahead as scheduled......and unfortunately, the King of the Ring is one of those circumstances." Monsoon goes on to say that due to the attack at the hands of Shawn Michaels, Scott Steiner has been declared medically unfit to wrestle by the WWF doctors....."and as such, this Sunday's WWF Championship match.........will NOT be taking place." http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/SunnyKliq_zpsnlytrskn.jpg The crowd are not happy with that announcement.....but it brings out Shawn Michaels and Sunny....who appear to be extremely happy. They climb into the ring and Michaels hands the WWF Title to Sunny, who drapes it over her shoulder. Shawn has got that cocky swagger back and does a little strut around the ring before walking up to Monsoon. He asks if he heard that correctly? Steiner isn't cleared to compete, Gorilla says yes, reiterating that the Doctors will not clear Steiner. He has bruised ribs, 15 staples in his head and a probably concussion.....legally, we can not allow him to compete. Michaels and Sunny burst out laughing, saying that the Champ has the night off after all.....Monsoon isn't happy about it, but reluctantly agrees..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpg ......its Scott Steiner.....he may not be cleared to wrestle, but he's obviously cleared to talk, because he's here with a microphone. He struggles into the ring, wincing as he bends between the ropes. Steiner tells Gorilla, that respectfully, nothing in this world is going to stop me from tearing Shawn Michaels to pieces at the King of the Ring.....Monsoon disagrees....saying that the Doctors and legal department are going to do exactly that. He says that they can't risk further injury to Steiner and there's no way that they will sign off on a match that would leave the WWF liable, should anything further happen to Steiner. Michaels tells him that "you heard the Monkey Man.....so hit the bricks.....before my foot hits your chin again". Steiner says that he's taking that title off HBK one way or another.....and he doesn't care about law suits or contracts or doctors orders......he tells Gorilla to book the match.....the advertised match, Scott Steiner vs Shawn Michaels, for the WWF Title.....and if he's that worried about Law Suits.....he can make it an unsanctioned match....then the lawyers and the Doctors can wash their hands of the whole thing. Gorilla says that Unsanctioned means anything goes.....no rules......no count outs.....no disqualifications....Steiner knows and doesn't care.....Michaels says that's fine by him, because Steiner can barely walk......and in a match with no rules, I'll make sure he doesn't walk again......it takes some convincing, but Monsoon reluctantly agrees.....on the condition that they both leave the arena now and have no further contact with each other until the bell rings on Sunday. Rating: A* Hakushi defeated Barry Horowitz C- The Nation of Donination (Nelson & Bobby Knight) defeated local talents Vito LoGrasso and Johnny Hotbody C- Tatanka bested Bob Backlund C+ Final Rating: B- </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OOC: Ok.....so we wound up with a rarely written episode of Superstars.....the reason for that is because the Scott Steiner storyline and title shot was only supposed to be a throwaway defence for Michaels while I focused my attention on the King of the Ring......but then two things happened....first thing was that Steiner performed really well in practically every segment....out performing all the KLiQ members quite frequently....and the second thing was that I started to enjoy where it was going, and realistically would have liked an extra week to get there.....hence Superstars. Anyway, the King of the Ring preview should be up sometime today.</div></blockquote>

to4sty · June 9, 2017

It's not often that your boss calls you into his office BEFORE a pay per view to congratulate you....but that's exactly what happened today..... "It's about f#####g time, we'll make a booker of you yet Kid" .......well I say "congratulate".....but considering the only time I get called in here usually is because one of the kliq has got a problem that they want resolving, I'll take it. What had Vince McMahon in such a chipper mood I hear you ask? That will be the fact that we finally.....finally beat Nitro in the ratings. Oh not by a huge amount.....but however you count it 15.04 is a bigger number than 14.96, so I'll take that as a victory. Obviously Shawn and his crew were in the meeting (although I'm not sure why) and were quick to point to themselves as the reason for this small victory.....funnily enough they disagreed when I pointed out that this had all come about on the back of some outstanding performances from Scott Steiner.....what a surprise. Regardless I made sure to take Scotty to one side and let him know that I for one was very impressed with his performance as of late.....because no one else was going to tell him. In all honesty, WCW don't help themselves, we have a longer show which hopefully keeps the audience tuned into us.....that and the fact that they insist on promoting main events that pale in comparison to what they COULD be doing.....the main event of Nitro this week for example featured Bam Bam Bigelow beating Randy Savage by DQ......and the latest rumour from down there is that they are getting ready to put together a feud between Hulk Hogan........and Abdullah the Butcher of all people.....sure, the Butcher ticks all Hogans boxes for an ideal opponent.....he's fat and scary looking, but come on.....Abdullah the Butcher? In 1996? Rock on Bischoff, you keep doing what you're doing, it makes my job easier. The only other minor bit of news is that Steve Austin came to me and politely asked for a 10 grand pay rise....honestly, he deserves it....and more......so I gave him $7000......McMahon must be rubbing off on me......Steve was more than happy though.....now he's just got to show he's worth it.....and the King of the Ring is the perfect place. <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;"> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Quarters_zpsbhzcgmkn.jpg Preview for WWF King of the Ring, Week 3, June 1996 WWF Championship; Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Match Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner Comments: King of the Ring Quarter Final Match Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Jarrett Comments: King of the Ring Quarter Final Match Bret Hart vs. Faarooq Comments: King of the Ring Quarter Final Match The British Bulldog vs. Steve Austin Comments: King of the Ring Quarter Final Match Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Psycho Sid Comments: King of the Ring Semi Final Match Jericho or Jarrett vs. Hart or Faarooq Comments: King of the Ring Semi Final Match Bulldog or Austin vs. Piper or Sid Comments: King of the Ring Final Match Jericho/Jarrett/Hart or Faarooq vs. Bulldog/Austin/Piper or Sid Comments: The Hardy Boys vs. The Nation of Domination (Nelson and Bobby Knight) Comments: </div></div></blockquote>

Kijar · June 9, 2017

WWF Championship; Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Match

Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Jarrett

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King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Bret Hart vs. Faarooq

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

The British Bulldog vs. Steve Austin

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Psycho Sid

Comments:

King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Jericho or Jarrett vs. Hart or Faarooq

Comments:

King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Bulldog or Austin vs. Piper or Sid

Comments:

King of the Ring Final Match

Jericho/Jarrett/Hart or Faarooq vs. Bulldog/Austin/Piper or Sid

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The Hardy Boys vs. The Nation of Domination (Nelson and Bobby Knight)

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SomeLazyMagic · June 9, 2017

Preview for WWF King of the Ring, Week 3, June 1996

WWF Championship; Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Match

Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner

Comments: You've done a great job in this buildup and have really made something that would've been great to watch on TV. Can't wait to see where this goes from here.

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Jarrett

Comments: Goldust just can't stay away from Jericho.

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Bret Hart vs. Faarooq

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

The British Bulldog vs. Steve Austin

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Psycho Sid

Comments: I'm thinking this ends by DQ from Sid just going insane on Roddy, leading to a bye for Austin since Piper will end up in no shape to continue.

King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Jericho or Jarrett vs. Hart or Faarooq

Comments: Got to play with that growing feud between Jeff and Bret a bit, but Jeff isn't coming out of it the winner.

King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Bulldog or Austin vs. Piper or Sid

Comments: Like I said, I think this isn't going to even happen and Austin gets a bye.

King of the Ring Final Match

Jericho/Jarrett/Hart or Faarooq vs. Bulldog/Austin/Piper or Sid

Comments: I'm expecting Pillman to return and cost one of these two the match. Either resulting feud would make sense, and either would be pretty damn fun to see played out.

The Hardy Boys vs. The Nation of Domination (Nelson and Bobby Knight)

Comments: Nation needs some wins on the big stage, but I wouldn't blame you for giving the Hardys a rub through victory here.

Uncrewed · June 9, 2017

WWF Championship; Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Match

Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Jarrett

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Bret Hart vs. Faarooq

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

The British Bulldog vs. Steve Austin

Comments:

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Psycho Sid

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King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Jericho or Jarrett vs. Hart or Faarooq

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King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Bulldog or Austin vs. Piper or Sid

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King of the Ring Final Match

Jericho/Jarrett/Hart or Faarooq vs. Bulldog/Austin/Piper or Sid

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The Hardy Boys vs. The Nation of Domination (Nelson and Bobby Knight)

Comments:

Crossface · June 10, 2017

WWF Championship; Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Match

Shawn Michaels © vs. Scott Steiner

Comments: I am 100% aboard the Scotty-Train right now.

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Jarrett

Comments: Goldust costs Jericho

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Bret Hart vs. Faarooq

Comments: On a collision course with Austin

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

The British Bulldog vs. Steve Austin

Comments: see above

King of the Ring Quarter Final Match

Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Psycho Sid

Comments: Over face who can give Austin some extra pop on the way to Bret

King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Jericho or Jarrett vs. Hart or Faarooq

Comments:

King of the Ring Semi Final Match

Bulldog or Austin vs. Piper or Sid

Comments: I love the idea of Austin/Piper here. Austin shouldn't have any problem going over here and Piper is a legit hurtle

King of the Ring Final Match

Jericho/Jarrett/Hart or Faarooq vs. Bulldog/Austin/Piper or Sid

Comments: The Austin Era has begun!

The Hardy Boys vs. The Nation of Domination (Nelson and Bobby Knight)

Comments: These teams are heading in completely opposite directions...and for good reason. Mabel by himself can be a valuable commodity...but his job is to make the Hardys here.

chinoflynn · June 15, 2017

Great stuff so far have been loving the diary took me a little while to catch back up on it I was in a car accident that took me out of commission for a little bit was glad to see you were still working on this

Glad you went with the Justin credible turn he's money I'm telling you he's just money or just incredible

Living the KLIQ. KLIQ 4 life. And you even gave them the quintessential KLIQ chick and my favorite manager of all time save dawn-marie

Miss Sunny

Fantastic work brother. Do you make your own pictures or what are you using because they're awesome

Can't wait for next show and will predict if you haven't posted and if you have by the time I get back to this will pick up my predictions next Raw

to4sty · June 15, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="chinoflynn" data-cite="chinoflynn" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great stuff so far have been loving the diary took me a little while to catch back up on it I was in a car accident that took me out of commission for a little bit was glad to see you were still working on this Glad you went with the Justin credible turn he's money I'm telling you he's just money or just incredible Living the KLIQ. KLIQ 4 life. And you even gave them the quintessential KLIQ chick and my favorite manager of all time save dawn-marie Miss Sunny Fantastic work brother. Do you make your own pictures or what are you using because they're awesome Can't wait for next show and will predict if you haven't posted and if you have by the time I get back to this will pick up my predictions next Raw</div></blockquote> Sorry to hear that, hope you're on the mend now? Glad to see you back anyway. As for the pictures I make the majority of them myself with photoshop, it keeps me entertained between writing show lol....well I'm just about to post KOTR so hopefully you'll be back on board for Raw. Thanks for the kind words, glad you're enjoying the shows

to4sty · June 15, 2017

<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Quarters_zpsbhzcgmkn.jpg Week 3 June, 1996 El Generico Stadium (Tri State) ATT: 66,000 Buy: 1.08 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43289" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> We open up tonight with a nice little promo package featuring the build up to tonight....we see Bret Hart beating Steve Austin last month, followed by Austin's vow to prove that he is the best wrestler here in the WWF by winning the King of the Ring tournament.....we have Roddy Piper and Steve Austin, both questioning whether the Loose Cannon Brian Pillman has been tamed, followed by a shot of Pillman leaving Monday Night Raw and not returning.....then we get blood.....lots of blood......Scott Steiners bloody face to be precise, spliced in with shots of each KLiQ member getting systematically taken out, before the video ends with Shawn Michaels standing tall over a bloody Scott Steiner with the WWF Title held high in the air. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/King_zpsfjbjf39x.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Vince_zpshebilz2w.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/JR_zpsm1stezkp.jpg The lights go up and the crowd goes wild as Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcome us to the 1996 King of the Ring. They talk about the prestige involved in winning tonight's tournament.....as well as the little added incentive of a guaranteed World Title shot, next month at In Your House.....where Lawler informs us that the winner will be facing Shawn Michaels, because there is no way that Scott Steiner is walking out of here tonight with that WWF Title.....in fact, Steiner can hardly walk at all....and when its unsanctioned, the Heartbreak Kid can do whatever he has to, to retain his belt. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/FaarooqNoD_zpsqa9rgpd7.jpg King of the Ring Quarter Final Match The opening bout of the evening features a former winner of the King of the Ring, taking the crown back in 1993, that being Bret "The Hitman" Hart.....facing off against a man who's looking to become not only the King of a Nation, but the King of the entire wrestling world, Faarooq. As usual the leader of the Nation isn't alone, although tonight he only has Kama and Scorpio accompanying him, with the Knights presumably staying in the back to prepare for their match up with the Hardy Boys later this evening. The match gets underway and it's clear from the start that this is going to be a battle of power vs finesse. The Hitman starts early with a series of head locks and armbars, with Faarooq powering out every time. Bret comes off the ropes and hits his opponent with a shoulder barge, but he doesn't shift Faarooq and its Hart that winds up on the mat. Not being one to make the same mistake twice, Bret fakes another shoulder block attempt but as Faarooq plants his feet Hart spins behind him, catching him with a surprise roll up for a very very near fall. The match progresses much the same way, with Bret doing his best to out think his stronger opponent, finally going on a flurry of offence that comes to a screeching halt after Faarooq catches Hart coming off the middle rope in a bear hug, which he transitions into a big spinebuster. The leader of the Nation takes control of the match and if Faarooq himself wasn't a big enough test for the Hitman, he has to deal with Kama and Scorpio at ringside too....because every time Faarooq tosses Hart to the outside and draws the attention of the official (which is frequently) the other Nation of Domination members descend on Hart like the thugs that they are. Bret finally received a respite after Faarooq is unable to contain the referees attention and he turns just in time to see Kama about to slam Hart into the ring steps. Kama lets go of Bret the second he spots the official, pleading his innocence....but it's too late and the two Nation members are quickly evicted from the ringside area amidst threats of disqualification for their leader. With the playing field levelled, the Hitman catches Faarooq with a quick schoolboy while his opponent was arguing with the referee about his decision. Faarooq kicks out and the two men scramble back to their feet, with Faarooq swinging a wild fist at Hart....The Hitman ducks....but gets levelled immediately after when Faarooq hits him with a standing lariat. Hart is able to claw his way back into the match after wriggling out of a Dominator attempt and reversing it in to a Russian leg sweep. Faarooq runs at Hart, but the Hitman is ready with the reversal again, this time managing to pick the man up, dropping him over his knee with a back breaker. Bret hits that patented middle rope elbow drop and then goes to apply the Sharpshooter, but Faarooq kicks him off. Hart attempts an Irish Whip but it gets reversed and Faarooq hits him with a side slam on the rebound, before surprisingly attempting a Sharpshooter of his own....what's not surprising however, is the fact that Bret knows a thousand ways to counter the Sharpshooter....and he reaches up, pulling Faarooq down into a small package.....and THIS time the surprise pin attempt finally works, as the ref counts three Winner: Bret Hart Rating: B </div><div style="text-align:center;"></div><div></div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jarrett_zpsk69bwqey.jpg We head straight to the back where Dok Hendrix is standing by with Double J, Jeff Jarrett. Dok says that a lot of people have been questioning Jeff's character as of late.....as well as his back bone....or apparent lack there of. Jarrett tells Dok to shut up, before he finds out the same thing that Chris Jericho found out on Raw....that Jeff Jarrett is not a man to be messed with. Hendrix asks if he means when he snuck up behind Jericho like a coward and sneak attacked him, but Jarrett says that he doesn't sneak anywhere...he faces everyone face to face like a man....it's not his fault if his lightning quick reflexes were too fast for Jericho to see coming...."I can't help my god given natural abilities Dok....but I will do this....Chris Jericho, I'll slow my offence down just enough tonight to give you a fighting chance....but for all my fans out there, don't worry ha-ha, because at the end of the day, good old Double J will still get his hand raised....and then Bret Hart, I'll be coming for you....and I'll finally shut your mouth (he lifts his guitar up and rests it on his shoulder) and show you and everybody else, exactly how much character Jeff Jarrett has. Rating: B- </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jericho_zpswdgqcakv.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jarrett_zpsk69bwqey.jpg King of the Ring Quarter Final Match It's time for Double J vs Single J, as Jeff Jarrett goes one on one with Chris Jericho. Jarrett is determined to disprove Bret Harts accusations that he has a yellow streak down his back....although his actions as of late haven't done much to dispel that allegation.....Jericho on the other hand has done nothing but impress during his brief tenure here in the WWF....including his Light Heavyweight Championship victory....a title which he is determined to regain....although he currently has his hands full with a certain gold faced bizarre one. As far as matches go you have somewhat of a conflict of styles here, with Jarrett adopting a slower pace, while Jericho attempts to speed things up. Jarrett gets whipped of the ropes and Jericho leapfrogs him twice before catching him with a deep arm drag, immediately followed by two dropkicks and a running clothesline that sends Jarrett over the top rope down to the floor. Jarrett takes until a count of nine to re-enter the ring, "deliberately slowing the pace down" the King informs us. He says that he knows Jeff Jarrett very, very well, in fact the two used to team down in Memphis, before saying that Jeff Jarrett is a thinking man's wrestler, he's always thinking two steps ahead. Jarrett proves the Kings point a few minutes later, because after he gets deposited to the floor again, he plays possum to sucker Jericho in....and as Lionheart propels himself over the top rope, Double J sidesteps his opponent and Jericho crashes hard on the safety mats, clutching his knee in pain. Seeing his opportunity Jarrett goes straight to work on the injured joint, which the King says shows his intelligence....because not only does it set up for the figure four leg lock later in the match, but it also neutralises Jericho's aerial offence. Jarrett takes his time dismantling the youngster, making sure to take the time to let the braying crowd know that he "ain't no chicken".....even taking the time to roll to the outside to snatch a sign reading 'Jarrett is a coward' from one particularly rambunctious fan, tearing it in half and throwing it back at him. Back inside the ring, Jericho tries numerous times to make a comeback.....but each time either Jarrett cuts him off, or his knee gives out on him. Eventually Jarrett even manages to lock in the Figure Four but Jericho is too close to the ropes and is finally able to force a break. Jarrett does his Flair-esq strut, before tapping his head and indicating that he's going to try for it again, but Jericho catches him in a small package for a near fall. Jeff picks Jericho up and tries to whip him into the corner, but Lionheart is able to reverse it and it's Jarrett that hits the turnbuckle....followed by Jericho hitting him as he comes flying in with a running (or rather limping) corner clothesline. Jericho mounts his comeback....and mounts Jarrett in the corner, delivering the ten punches of doom. He's still carrying a noticeable limp, but he becomes more mobile with each passing minute, to the point where he's even able to hit a springboard splash from the corner to Jarrett on the floor, after Jarrett nails to the outside to escape him. Unfortunately however, it's being on the outside that costs him the match..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Terri_zpsso1jlmwi.jpg .......because this beautiful young lady comes sauntering down the aisle.....not to get involved in the contest mind you, she was merely here to act as a distraction..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Goldust_zps20awxhyl.jpg ......so that the official didn't see this man running down the aisle a few seconds later, blindsiding Jericho from behind, before hitting him with the Curtain Call out on the floor that bounces his head off the concrete. Jarrett rolls Jericho back into the ring and slaps on the Figure Four but with Lionheart already out cold, the referee has to count his shoulders to the mat and Jarrett has booked himself a place in the Semi-Finals against Bret Hart. Winner: Jeff Jarrett Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Goldust_zps20awxhyl.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jericho_zpswdgqcakv.jpg Jarrett rolls out of the ring and heads to the back to prepare for his upcoming match with the Hitman, leaving a prone Chris Jericho at the mercy of Goldust. Fortunately though it doesn't appear as if the Bizarre One has any intention of inflicting more damage. Instead he picks up a microphone and rolls into the ring. He once again positions himself cross legged on the mat, cradling Liknhearts head in his lap. He tells him that..... "Oh Chris.....it doesn't look as though you're going to be my king after all.....but never mind.....just think of all the fun we'll be able to have without any (deep breath) distractions.....you'll be able to focus all your attention on me, me, me......fasten your seat-belts, it's going to be a bumpy ride, I'm ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille...." .....all the while stroking Jericho's long golden mane, before we go to a promo video for next months In Your House event. Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Piper_zpsanhrzlrb.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Sid_zps1pohqtnu.jpg King of the Ring Quarter-Final Match It's time for the next Quarter-Final match up and it's Rowdy Roddy Piper who has the unenviable task of going one on one with big Psycho Sid. This isn't the first time that these two men have tangled.....in fact it was Sid getting himself disqualified against Piper back in March, that lead to Piper being able to insert the stipulation into his Wrestlemania match with Steve Austin, resulting in the (then) Ringmaster being forced to sever ties with the Million Dollar Corporation. DiBiase hadn't forgotten that and still holds a grudge against the Hot Rod for costing him his Crown Jewel, Piper on the other hand knows that a victory here would book him a possible rematch with Austin (should he be able to get past the British Bulldog) and as he stated a few weeks ago on Raw, with Pillman failing to get the job done, he's taking it upon himself to do what The Loose Cannon couldn't. The body of this match is remarkably similar to their last one. Piper using dirty tactics against his larger opponent (much to the delight of the crowd) in the opening moments of the bout, only to be eventually overpowered by the strength of big Sid, who then proceeds to brutalise the veteran. Piper didn't get to where he is today however by going down without a fight however....and fight he does, much to the annoyance of Sid, who becomes increasingly more and more frustrated at being unable to put the man away. Sid eventually signals that enough is enough and sets up the Hot Rod for the Powerbomb. He hoists the Rowdy One up.....but at the very hight of the move, where Piper is basically sitting on the big mans shoulders, Hot Rod takes two fingers.....and pokes them straight into both of Sids eyes....this causes Sid to stumble, letting go of Piper, who basically delivers a clumsy Seated Senton from the shoulders, landing on top of his opponent, knocking the wind out of him.....and picking up a very surprising three count out of nowhere while sat on the Big Man's chest. Winner: Rowdy Roddy Piper Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ted_zpsvwgjvizc.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Sid_zps1pohqtnu.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Piper_zpsanhrzlrb.jpg DiBiase is furious at the loss and is straight into the ring the second the bell rings. He kicks Piper in the back of the head, before applying a move he hasn't had the need to use for quite some time, the Million Dollar Dream. Piper struggles and fights but it's no use because Deebs has it locked in tight. Hot Rod fades and DiBiase only releases the hold when Sid has gotten back to his feet, tossing Piper towards the Psycho one, telling him to ".....finish him, take him out...." Sid has lost it, that surprise loss has stripped him of what little sanity he had left. He grabs Piper by the throat and slams him to the mat with a huge chokeslam.....but that's not good enough.......and with a glint of madness in his eyes he proceeds to pick Roddy up, delivering a brutal Powerbomb......not once, not twice....but three times.....leaving Piper destroyed and unconscious in the middle of the ring before he and DiBiase finally head to the back, while the commentators question how the hell Piper will be able to compete later this evening. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bulldog%20Foundation_zpssd4apj29.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ringmaster_zpsgjinxsrb.jpg King of the Ring Quarter-Final Match The fourth quarter-final match of the evening features two men who had great chemistry the last time they tussled.....and this match was just as good. There is already plenty at stake in this Tournament, with a World Title shot guaranteed for the winner, but there were also bragging rights on the line in this one, with Austin already holding a victory over the Bulldog, albeit a victory gained in a dubious manner. Austin starts this one much the same as Bret Hart started out against Faarooq earlier this evening...by trying to outwrestle his stronger opponent....he gets much the same result however, with the Bulldog overpowering him at every turn, even pressing his opponent over his head before slamming him down to the mat. Austin runs at the Bulldog, but runs straight into a forearm that knocks him down. Bulldog hooks the legs and propels his opponent into the turnbuckles with a catapult, catching hold of Austin as he staggers back to the centre of the ring and hoists him up for that long, long delayed vertical suplex. Austin begs off, dropping to his knees in surrender and offering his hand to Davey....and while the Bulldog might not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, even he's not that stupid....he does take the hand but it's clear by Austin's scream of pain that he is crushing the life out of it. Austin has had enough and he rolls to the outside for a breather. Bulldog follows him but Steve was clearly anticipating that because he rolls straight back into the ring....and as Davey Boy slides back under the bottom rope, Austin strikes, stomping his head into the canvas. Finally in control, the former Ringmaster slows the pace down, adopting a mat based wrestling offence.....but every now and then he can't stop himself from viciously stomping his opponent, or pummelling him with punches in the corner. Austin delivers a series of knee drops to the lower back of the Bulldog, before mockingly climbing the second rope and giving Bret Harts signature pose, complete with the devil horn hand signal.....which changes to a very different hand signal once the crowd starts to boo him....because Austin flips off the fans. He drops back to the mat and grabs the Bulldogs legs, before hooking him and turning him over in a Sharpshooter. The commentators talk about this being a sign of the lack of respect that Austin has for the Hitman. The Bulldog has felt the pain of the Sharpshooter before however and is able to reach the bottom rope to break the hold. Austin whips Bulldog into the ropes and swings for a clothesline, Davey Boy is able to reverse it however into a crucifix pinfall attempt, scoring a two count. Steve charges his opponent after the kickout but runs straight into a big dropkick. The Bulldog goes on the offence, whipping Austin into the turnbuckles before delivering a Monkey Flip out of the corner. He indicates that it's over and he lifts his opponent up onto his shoulder and goes for that Running Powerslam that has won him so many matches......it doesn't win him this one though.....because Austin is able to wriggle out, landing behind the Bulldog and using his opponents own momentum to crush him sternum first in the corner. Austin takes a few steps back and as Davey Boy turns around he finds himself on the receiving end of the same sitout 3/4 facelock jawbreaker that Austin hit him with the last time they tangled......Austin makes the cover and three seconds later our Semi-Final brackets are complete. Winner: Steve Austin Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Semi_zpszqqcyqvh.jpg We are shown an updated version of the Tournament Brackets, telling us that it's Bret Hart vs. Jeff Jarrett and Steve Austin vs. Roddy Piper in the respective Semi-Final matches.....although as we speak, the condition of Rowdy Roddy Piper (following the brutal attack at the hands of Psycho Sid) means that Steve Austin way very well yet receive a bye. The announcers inform us that Piper is being treated by medical personnel in the back and they hope to have an update on his condition soon. Speaking of medical personnel...... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpg ......they have a busy night, because we are then shown a shot of them in the back, strapping Scott Steiner's ribs with tape as the big man from Michigan prepares for his upcoming, unsanctioned, anything goes brawl with WWF Champion Shawn Michaels in tonight's Main Event. Steiner is stretching his body in an attempt to alleviate some of the pain he is in....but it's clear to see that he's really in no condition to perform and Lawler questions his judgement in performing tonight. Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jarrett_zpsk69bwqey.jpg King of the Ring Semi-Final Match It's Semi-Final time and finally Jeff Jarrett has to face the man who's been questioning his bravery for the last few months, because it's Jeff Jarrett vs Bret Hart. Both of these men have had plenty of time to recuperate from their earlier matches so there can be no excuses here. The bell rings and Jarrett uses all of the stalling tricks in the book to avoid locking up with the Hitman. Bret seems amused at first, but soon grows tired of all the delay tactics and moves his arms up and down in a "chicken" motion, which gets the crowd cheering and chanting....and angers Jarrett, who loses his cool and charges at the Hitman, only to run into a hiptoss that Bret transitions into an armlock. Jeff resorts to raking the eyes to force Bret to break the hold, before pummelling the Hitman with punches that drive Hart back into the corner. Jarrett mounts the corner, looking for the ten punches of doom, but Bret hooks him around the waist and nails him with an inverted atomic drop, before dropping him with a running clothesline. Bret attempts an Irish Whip, but Jarrett reverses it and sends Hart crashing sternum first into the turnbuckles in a classic Hitman spot. It's Double J on the offence now....and it's a prolonged period of offence too. Jeff takes his frustrations out on Hart, taunting him every step of the way with ".....now who's the coward Bret...." and "......look at Bret Hart, getting beat up by a chicken...." and other ingenious put downs. The crowd were really into the match, obviously the fact that these two had spent so long sniping at each other without actually coming to blows helped.....but the match was a very good match even without that added heat. Jarrett began to switch the focus of his attack to concentrate on the legs of the Hitman, telling the crowd that he was going to make Bret quit ".....then we'll see who the coward is...." even going as far as to whip Hart knee first into the ring steps on the outside. He eventually drags Bret to the middle of the ring, does his fancy little strut, then locks on the Figure Four, far away from any ropes. Hart is screaming in agony and reaching for a rope break with all his might, but he's simply too far away to be able to escape that way, so he does the only other thing he can and that's to begin to try and turn Jarrett over and reverse the hold......which is exactly what he manages to do.....and with both men now on their front's, Hart is somehow able to untangle his legs from Jarrett, cross Double J's over.....and suddenly Jeff Jarrett finds himself trapped in the Sharpshooter. Now it's Jarrett that's screaming in agony.....fortunately for Double J though, all the tossing and turning from Bret to reverse the Figure Four had left Jarrett in arms reach of the ropes and he's able to force a break before he has to submit. The King is quick to point out that ".....I've been in that Sharpshooter McMahon and I can promise you that it's one of the most painful holds around.....a lesser man would have quit right there....that's why Double J is no coward....." McMahon says that yes indeed, Jarrett is certainly proving his doubters wrong tonight. The two men are back to their feet and begin trading punches, this time with Bret managing to drive Jarrett back into the corner. Bret nails him a few more times, before pulling him away from the corner and hitting a snap suplex, followed by a diving pointed elbow drop from the second rope that scores him a two count. He lifts Jarrett to his feet and goes for the pendulum backbreaker but again Jarrett goes to the eyes to escape the move....before whipping Hart across the ring, where he collides with the referee, knocking him down and out. With the official out of commission Jeff rolls to the outside where he picks up his guitar....or acoustic equaliser as the King calls it....,and holds it high in the air, before turning it around to reveal a Canadian Maple Leaf with a red cross through it painted on the back. He brings it back into the ring and stalks the Hitman, waiting for the opportunity to strike....unfortunately when he does swing it Bret has already moved and the guitar crashes down over the turnbuckle, splintering into useless pieces. Jarrett throws down the neck of the guitar in frustration as Hart advances on him.....however with the official down, Jarrett takes the opportunity to deliver a low blow to the Hitman that drops him to the mat clutching his groin in agony. Jarrett goes over to revive the official, dragging him over to the fallen Hart, before signalling that it's time for the Figure Four again. He bends over to take hold of Brets legs but as he does the Hitman quickly locks in a small package......and just like that this one is over.....Bret Hart has again snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in an excellent Semi-Final match......the Hitman is going to the finals. Winner: Bret Hart Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpg Jarrett marches to the back in frustration while the Hitman celebrates in the ring. Before long he is joined by Dok Hendrix, who wants to get a few words with the first finalist of the 1996 King of the Ring. Bret says that he's delighted to get to the final, now it's just a case of waiting to see who his opponent will be. He says he was sorry to see Davey Boy eliminated, but truth be told he was a little relieved, because Bret had fought his family far too many times over the last few years. He says he hopes that Piper is fit to wrestle and it would be an honour to face his good friend in the finals.... ".......and then there's Steve Austin.....the man with something to prove apparently. You know Dok, I've never said that Steve Austin isn't one of the greatest wrestlers here in the WWF.....he is, he's great.....he's just not the best.....he's not the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be.....he's not the excellence of execution.....he's not a Hart.....what Steve Austin doesn't understand, is that this is just a job to him.....a way to pay the bills. He wasn't born into this business.....the Harts, we were born to wrestle.....wrestling is our religion, and this twenty by twenty square ring is hallowed ground......if Steve Austin thinks he's going to be winning the King of the Ring.....then he's sorely mistaken....and Dok, a bit later, I've got a little treat for everybody....." Bret goes on to wish Piper luck and heads to the back. Speaking of Piper, Hendrix tells us that Gorilla Monsoon is backstage right now with the Hot Rod and an update on his condition. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Monsoon_zps1s02s6qy.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Piper_zpsanhrzlrb.jpg We do indeed head to the back now, where much like Scott Steiner earlier, Roddy Piper is being tended to by medical personnel.....unlike Mr. Steiner however, Gorilla informs us that Piper HAS been cleared to wrestle.....although both the Doctors and Monsoon himself have advised him not to. Piper however, says that he's not exactly one to take things under advice.... "......Austin, I may be battered and I may be bruised and I may be banged up.....but I've been battered and bruised all my life and I still find a way to scratch and claw my way to the top....I said that I was going to finish what I started at Wrestlemania and that's exactly what I'm going to do.....I said I was going to go on to In Your House to fight for the WWF Championship and that's exactly what I'm going to do........Austin, I don't care if you think you're the best wrestler in the world, I've never been much of a wrestler anyway....I've always been more of a punch you in the mouth and poke you in the eye kind of guy....I'll see you out there....." .....with that Piper jumps down from the treatment table......and is clearly in immense pain from the jolt it caused. Monsoon again tries to talk Piper out of performing, but Hot Rod shoves him out of the way and slowly limps off towards the ring area. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Piper_zpsanhrzlrb.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ringmaster_zpsgjinxsrb.jpg King of the Ring Semi-Final Match It's time for a rekindling of the Steve Austin/Roddy Piper feud, last visited back in March at Wrestlemania. That meeting resulted in the demise of the Ringmaster and the birth of Steve Austin.....could this meeting tonight eventually result in the birth of King Austin? Maybe, maybe not, because even if Austin gets past Piper, there's still a Hitman standing in the way of him and the crown. Unfortunately, getting past Piper was far easier that it should have been. While Roddy was medically cleared to wrestle, he shouldn't have been anywhere near a ring tonight, and he had virtually no offence in this very one sided affair. Austin should thank Ted DiBiase and Psycho Sid, because his former manager and stable mate handed him Roddy Pipers head on a silver platter with that attack earlier in the night.....the ending came virtually before this even started. Austin and Piper were going punch for punch.....well Austin was punching, Piper was swinging wildly and missing, almost losing his balance with each thrown punch. Piper did a great job of selling the fact that he was unfit to perform, with his final wild swing and miss sending him stumbling to the mat. The official threatens to stop the match, while Austin stands back laughing at the lack of offence Piper is showing. Hot Rod threatens to knock the officials block off if he stops the match, Austin laughs at this as well, telling Piper that ".....even the damn Referee could whip your ass today....." Feeling cocky Steve stands with his arms at his sides, telling Piper that he can have one free shot and Austin won't move a muscle....but only one so make it count. Roddy stumbles over to Austin and motions that he's going for a big swing of the fist....but instead he wraps his arm around Steve's neck, locking in the sleeper.....there's no real power behind it however and Austin is able to break the hold with a series of stiff elbows to the ribs, before reaching back and dropping Piper with that same sitout jawbreaker that beat the British Bulldog earlier tonight.....which wields the same result for Roddy as it did for Davey Boy.....and its Steve Austin advancing to the King of the Ring finals. Winner: Steve Austin Rating: B </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ringmaster_zpsgjinxsrb.jpg With victory in the bag Austin picks up a microphone and tells the official to get Piper out of the ring. He says he came he tonight to prove that he's the best damn wrestler in the WWF "......and Roddy Piper, that was a damn embarrassment, you should be ashamed of yourself son. Bret Hart, I suggest you get your ass down here, because Steve Austin didn't even break a sweat in that match, so I ain't waiting any longer....so put your pretty pink tights on and walk down that aisle....." http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpg It doesn't take long for the Hitman to answer the challenge. He tells Austin that he'll fight him anytime and if he wants to have the match right now then that's fine by him....but first of all he wants to welcome back a great wrestler, former WWF Tag Team Champion.....former King of the Ring winner......his brother, the King of Harts, Owen Hart.... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Owen%20Foundation_zpsfj2fxdgo.jpg .....Owen walks out from the back with a slight limp from the Hamstring injury he picked up at last months In Your House and makes his way down to the commentary table....looks like we're going to have former King of the Ring winner announcing in the finals of this years tournament. Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Bret%20foundation_zpsfcltfqfj.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ringmaster_zpsgjinxsrb.jpg King of the Ring Final Match Austin isn't happy that Owen has joined the commentary team and he drops to the outside to let him know that "......if you stick your nose in this damn match, you'll be walking with a double limp, because I'll tear your other hamstring for ya...." Owen just motions at Austin to turn around.....because Bret has exited the ring and joined him on the floor. Steve turns to see what Owen is pointing at, and gets clocked straight in the jaw with a Bret Hart right hand and this one is on. The two men throw fists on the floor and brawl about at ringside. The referee tries numerous times to restore some order and get the men into the ring so that this match can officially start but he gets nothing from the two men but continued brawling. Considering this all started with Austin wanting to prove he was the best wrestler, there's not a lot of wrestling going on at the minute. Eventually the referee has had enough and rings the bell, signalling for the start of the match and immediately begins to count the two men out. It's only when he reaches a count of eight that Owen is able to get his brothers attention to the fact that this is about to end in a double count out, that the two men scramble back into the ring. Back inside and the match carries on.....and despite the fact that Steve Austin didn't come into this event as a bonafide main event star, his performances thus far appear to have tipped him up to a higher echelon than he was at the start of the night....I guess beating a genuine main eventer in the British Bulldog and a living legend like Rowdy Roddy Piper in the same night will do that for you. The crowd reaction is off the chart and these two men are delivering a performance that equals it....be he the best wrestler or not Steve Austin is proving that he is worthy of a place at the top of the card here tonight. It's a sign of how equally matched these two men are by the fact that neither man is able to sustain a prolonged period of offence here. Bret will go on the attack but it's never long until Austin has stopped him in his tracks and taken the offence himself....and vice versa..... Neither man wants to give an inch. Bret is more aggressive than usual, he slams Austin's skull into the turnbuckles and the two men tumble through the ropes to the outside. Austin slams Harts spine into the ring apron then turns to hurl insults at Owen on the commentary table....but he should probably have paid attention to his opponent, because Bret grabs a hold of Steve and bounces his head off the announce desk, before rolling him back inside the squared circle. The Hitman climbs onto the apron, looking to re-enter the ring, but Austin grabs him by the head and drops down, snapping Bret's neck across the top rope. He reaches over and picks Hart up by the hair, suplexing him back into the ring....but The Hitman reverses it in mid air and crashes down on top of Austin, picking up a two count. Again, no man is able to sustain and advantage for long before his opponent puts a stop to it. This goes on for some time, until eventually Austin tries to send Hart sternum first into the turnbuckles.....Bret drops down and slides out of the ring at the last minute however and when Austin walks over to follow, Bret grabs the legs of his opponent, trips him to his back....and pulls violently, crotching Austin on the steel ring post. Bret bounces one leg off the unforgiving steel.....and then wraps the other around the post and applying a figure four leg lock, using the ring post as leverage. Austin is screaming in pain but it's technically an illegal hold, so Bret has no choice but to break before the five count....but the damage was done none the less. Hart rolls back into the ring and continues to work on the leg of Austin for a few minutes, before trying to lift him up for an inverted atomic drop but Austin wriggles out of it, lands on his feet, then picks the Hitman up, dropping him across the top rope with a Stun Gun. Steve Austin, perhaps realising that he's going to have to pull out all the stops the win this one, decides to head up to the top rope....but the bad leg that Bret worked on earlier means he's slow to get up there and Hart is able to fall against the ropes, causing Austin to lose his balance and land crotch first on the top turnbuckle. Bret climbs up after him and delivers a huge top rope superplex....but that move knocked the wind out of both me and Hart isn't able to capitalise with a cover. The two men struggle to their feet and again begin exchanging right hands....Bret looks to deliver an Irish Whip but again Austin is there for a reversal, and he sends Hart crashing into the corner.....unfortunately he also crushed the official who got in the way and the referee and Bret are both down and out. Seeing his opportunity Austin drops to the outside and picks up a steel chair, heading back into the ring.....but Owen Hart isn't going to let that slide and he runs from the announce desk, reaches into the ring and snatches the chair from Austin's hands.....and that's when the chaos ensued..... http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Pillman_zpsklslzyf4.jpg ......because a man that we hadn't seen in quite some weeks comes running down the aisle....the Loose Cannon Brian Pillman. He dives into the ring, putting himself in front of Austin (who is advancing menacingly on Owen Hart) and takes the chair from the King of Harts, telling Austin to back off. He climbs onto the apron and helps a still limping Owen to the floor, telling him to go sit down and rest his leg, Pillman will deal with this.....Owen turns to head back to the announce desk......which is when Pillman absolutely crushes the steel chair straight across the back of his leg, nailing that injured hamstring. Owen collapses like he's been shot, clutching at the leg and Pillman slides back into the ring, laughing wide eyed as he waits for the Hitman to get back to his feet........before crowning Bret Hart at the King of the Ring.....with a steel chair shot right between the eyes. Pillman and Austin face off for a minute, before both men suddenly burst out laughing, before embracing in the middle of the ring....they even briefly hit that old Hollywood Blondes taunt over the fallen Hart Brothers....the one where they mimic operating a video camera. Pillman heads over to revive the referee while Austin drags a prone Bret Hart back to his feet. He pauses, flips Bret a double middle finger......then for the third time this evening, delivers that sitout jawbreaker that has bought him victory twice already tonight.......and the third time is no different.....because the official slowly counts one, two, three......and Steve Austin is your 1996 WWF King of the Ring. Winner: Steve Austin Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpg http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Ringmaster_zpsgjinxsrb.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Pillman_zpsklslzyf4.jpg A slew of medical personnel run down to the ring area to check on the condition of both Bret and Owen Hart, while Austin and Pillman make their way towards the crowning ceremony area, where Dok Hendrix is waiting for a word with them. He welcomes the duo, before proclaiming that "........the fourth prestigious WWF King of the Ring.....regardless of the dubious way it was achieved....Ladies and Gentlemen, Steve Aus........." He doesn't get to finish his proclamation however, as a very excitable Brian Pillman interrupts him.....Pillman tells Hendrix, in that uniquely raspy voice of his....that if he's going to address the King, then address him by his full name. Hendrix looks confused so the Loose Cannon snatches the microphone from him and shoves him off the podium, before continuing himself.... "......Ladies and Germs.....it is my absolute privilege, to introduce to you, the best wrestler there is.....the best wrestler there was.....and the best wrestler that there ever will be......the 1996 WWF King of the Ring......Stone Cold Steve Austin..." Pillman passes the microphone to Austin, before doing the "we are not worthy" bow, laughing to himself.....and telling a fan to "shut the f##k up". Austin takes the microphone and takes in his surrounding for a moment. The gaudy crown and sceptre, the guilded throne and velvet billowing cape.....he picks up the crown and stares at it, before dropping it on the floor and stomping it flat. He then tells the crowd that... "......the first thing that I want to be done, is to get those two pieces of crap out of my ring....don't just get them out of the ring, get them out of the WWF....because I just proved son, without a shadow of a doubt, that the Harts just don't have what it takes anymore....Bret Hart stands there tonight and talks about how wrestling is a religion for the Harts....that MY ring down there is hallowed ground....well you can come out here and thump your bible and say your prayers to the wrestling gods and it didn't get you anywhere.....talk about your psalms, talk about John 3:16.....Austin 3:16 says I just whipped your ass.... Pillman is jumping up and down like a madman behind Austin through all of this, jeering the fans and the Harts alike who are currently being helped to the back.....he takes the microphone from Austin to get a few things off his chest. "......Wahhh, Wahhh, why Brian why? The Harts were like a family to you...we loved you too Brian, why?...Well guess what, I don't even give a damn about my own family, let alone the Hart family! And I think even less of this sewer of human waste that sits before me braying like cattle.....I've already introduced you to Stone Cold Steve Austin.....now it's time for the members of the wretched refuse to meet Brian f'n Pillman. Does whatever he wants, says, whatever he wants. You just witnessed the crowning of a new King of the Ring....forget the new generation....because the leaders of the new revolution have ascended their throne. We're gonna rape, pillage and plunder this entire federation!.....tell em why Steve..." "......because we are serving notice on all of the so called superstars of the WWF.....we don't give a damn who you are, you're all on the list....and that's Stone Cold's list and the Loose Cannons list....and we're fixing to start running through all of them....and it doesn't matter if it's Scott Steiner, or Shawn Michaels....Steve Austin's time has come....and next month at In Your House, you're looking at the next WWF Champion right here.....and that's the bottom line, because Stone Cold said so..." Rating: A </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Matt_zpsi9jc6xy8.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Jeff_zpsmshfmuks.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/NelsonNoD_zpsqqkjs7vz.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/BobbyNoD_zpsdzaeptn6.jpg It was never going to be an easy job following that match....and even that promo from Steve Austin and Brian Pillman.....and it was the Hardys and the Nation of Domination that got the unenviable task. Even more unenviable for the Hardys when you take into account the limitations of Bobby and Nelson Knight....this match should have been set up akin to the Rockers facing off against the Twin Towers.....but the two Knight boys ain't no Akeem and the Big Bossman let me tell you.....instead what you had were two young up and comers, bouncing off two pretty immobile slabs of meat....and it didn't make for a pretty match.....fortunately it also didn't make for a very long match, because incredibly the Hardys were able to knock Big Nelson Knight to the floor after Jeff propelled himself off his brothers back (in a move the announcers inform us that the Hardys have christened "Poetry in Motion") and hit Nelson full on with practically his entire body. Knight stumbled off the apron, Matt slammed Bobby, Jeff went up top.....Swanton Bomb....one, two, three.....the Nation were far from Dominating here....and Matt and Jeff pick up their first ever Pay Per View win....good for them. Winner(s): The Hardy Boys Rating: D </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Hendrix_zpsw5xcdjjf.jpg http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpghttp://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/SunnyKliq_zpsnlytrskn.jpg Following that we head to the back, where Dok Hendrix is with WWF Champion Shawn Michaels and the only remaining KLiQ member, Sunny. It's your basic angry promo. Shawn tells Steiner that he may have put the rest of the KLiQ on the shelf, but Shawn Michaels is still standing....."and it ain't me that's not medically cleared to wrestle.....that would be you....because the Heartbreak Kid went and did what he does best....and that's beat the snot out of you......I did it once....I'll do it again....only this time, I'll put you out permanently." Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/World_zps9es5qvhb.jpg http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/HBKKliq_zpsphlcapai.jpg VS. http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpg Unsanctioned, Anything Goes Match It's time for the main event of the evening....and things are about to get very ugly for these two men....Shawn Michaels may think that he already has Scott Steiner on the ropes, after beating him so badly that the doctors won't even clear him to perform....but then ask the rest of the KLiQ what happens when you p### Scott Steiner off.....oh wait, you can't, because they're all sat at home after Steiner put them on the shelf. The challenger comes out first for this one and he's more medical tape than man. His ribs, shoulder and knee are all heavily taped as he makes his way slowly down the aisle. Next out is the Champion, who in a mirror opposite of his opponent, dances his way to the ring without so much as a cracked nail to worry about. Michaels does have Sunny by his side for that little added encouragement.....and we all saw on Raw just how much of a difference maker she can be at ringside. The match gets underway.....well....the fight gets underway....because there isn't going to be a whole lot of 'wrestling' going on here tonight....and the two men come together....the crowd have really reacted well to Steiner in recent weeks and are solidly behind the man they usually see in tag team action, as he lays in big, stiff shots on the Heartbreak Kid, who tries to use his speed to his advantage. Scott Steiner is deceptively quick for his size however and he simply levels a running HBK with a stiff, standing Steinerline. Michaels decides that it would be in his best interest to keep his distance from the muscular madman and delivers a series of dropkicks, before whipping Scott hard into the corner, causing Steiner to cry out from the force of bruised ribs colliding with turnbuckle. Michaels runs in after him and attempts to apply a monkey flip but Steiner grabs hold of the Champion around the waist and basically just muscles the man straight up over his head, over the top rope and crashing down to the floor below, almost in a belly to belly type move. Steiner follows his opponent down to the outside and the two men continue the action at ringside. Steiner brutalities Michaels all the way up the aisle, bouncing the Heartbreak Kid's face off every available surface on the way. He tosses him up onto the raised podium area that houses the King of the Ring set, before choking the life out of him with the Royal Sceptre that Steve Austin had disregarded earlier. Michaels turns beet red, but before he passes out, Steiner releases the hold, instead choosing to throw the WWF Champion straight into the throne with all his strength. Michaels collides with the golden chair and both he and the throne tip over and tumble off the raised platform. Shawn tries to scramble away but Steiner is incessant, picking up the arm of the throne (which had broken away in the fall) and smashes it over the back of Michaels, as the two men slowly brawl their way back towards the ring. Steiner drags Michaels by the hair but Shawn is able to slow him by dropping to his knees and delivering a low blow, before yanking the timekeeper out of his seat and absolutely smashing the steel chair over the head of the challenger. It sounds like a gunshot Michaels hits the blow with such force....and Steiner certainly sells it like he's been shot. He rolls onto his back and his face is a crimson mask, that chair shot obviously reopening the cut that he sustained on Monday Night Raw. Michaels is like a shark when he smells the blood and he pounces on top of Steiner, raining down blow after blow, trying to open that cut up even further....before driving Scott's blood stained face into the steel ring post. Michaels reaches under the ring and pulls out a wooden table which he sets up....signalling that he's going to hit Kevin Nash's trademark Powerbomb through the wood....but he doesn't get the opportunity.....because Steiner snatches his legs out from under him, drops him back first on the floor.....and then delivers a slingshot that sends Michaels face first into the ring post. Shawn slowly turns to face his challenger, but Steiner has picked up the discarded chair that Michaels dropped....and now it's the WWF Champion who tastes the steel.....and much like Steiner earlier, his face is now a bloody mess as a result. The two bleeding men finally end up back inside the ring, where the action slows down a little bit. These type of matches don't last too long usually because of the toll that they take on the body....but we're already almost 15 minutes in and the match doesn't look to be ending yet. Shawn sends Steiner into the corner and hits a number of shoulder barges into the ribs of his Challenger, before wrapping the damaged knee around the ring rope and wrenching back, trying to get as much torque on the joint as possible. Realising that he's not going to out brawl the Steiner Brother, Michaels decides to out wrestle him and proceeds to work over the injured body parts for a while....but both competitors are fading from blood loss, so they might want to get this one over sooner rather than later. Shawn slams Steiner in the middle of the ring, before heading up top, where he hits a perfect elbow drop, before kipping up to his feet and backing up into the corner, where he begins to tune up the band, looking to finish his opponent off with some Sweet Chin Music. Michaels let's fly, but Steiner was waiting and managed to duck the kick, before catching hold of the Champion and pressing him up high over head. It's quite a sight to see, Scott Steiner, blood dripping down his face while he stands in the middle of the ring with the WWF Champion up in a gorilla press......Steiner isn't done though.....he slowly makes his way over to the side of the ring (with Michaels still overhead) and when he reaches his desired destination he tosses his opponent over the top rope, down to the floor......crashing hard through the wooden table that Michaels set up earlier. Scott drops to the outside and finally manages to roll a dead-weight Shawn Michaels back into the ring, but it takes too long and Steiner is only able to manage a two count off the cover. Steiner again drops to the floor and rustles about under the ring apron, clearly looking for something in particular.....which is when he pulls out his trusty lead pipe. Michaels goes wide eyed when he sees Steiner entering the ring with the weapon that put his entire stable out and the two tussle over the metal bar for some time before Shawn is suddenly able to hit Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere....unfortunately the force sends Steiner out of the ring and down to the floor....and much like earlier, by the time Michaels manages to roll the mountain of muscles back into the ring, he is only able to pick up a two count. Shawn is frustrated and heads up top again, but Steiner follows him and delivers a huge Frankensteiner from the top rope that leaves Michaels flat on his back in the centre of the ring. He doesn't go for the cover though......because he spots his lead pipe on the mat. Steiner rolls HBK onto his front and applies that modified Camel Clutch that he has recently used.....only its not his hands that are wrenching back on Shawn Michaels head....no, Steiner has the pipe jammed under Michaels chin and is pulling back for all he's worth. Sunny climbs into the ring and tries to force Scott to break the hold.....but you'd need the jaws of life to prise Steiners hands apart....and in this Unsanctioned, anything goes match, there's nothing the official can do to force a break either.....other than to lift Shawn's arm, which drops straight back down once...... twice............ three times............. This one is over........and believe it or not, Scott Steiner just defeated Shawn Michaels for the WWF World Championship!! Winner: .....and NEW WWF Champion....Scott Steiner Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> <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> http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt196/mattfletcher1980/Steiner_zpsttyjnnne.jpg A disbelieving Sunny drags a bloody and broken Shawn Michaels from the ring and helps him to the back out of harms way, while a delirious Scott Steiner is handed the WWF Title. He drops to his knees and grips the Championship close to his chest, as the blood still flows down his face. It's not long before Rick Steiner has hit the ring to congratulate his brother, he pulls the new Champion to his feet at the two men embrace, before Rick raises Scott's arm in victory and Scott raises the Title in triumph, as a flurry of pyro explodes over head and the show comes to a close. Rating: B+ Final Rating: B+ </div></blockquote> </div>

to4sty · June 15, 2017

Another Pay Per View in the books and all in all another success. Michaels and Steiner did well in their brawl and I was really pleased with the way that Steve Austin performed throughout the night. He not only cemented a place in the main event scene with his performances but he also more than proved that he was worth the pay rise that he requested last month. In hindsight I should maybe have moved Bret and Austin up to the main event spot, because they had a hell of a match....not only that but they did slightly out perform Steiner and Michaels....although it didn't help that Shawn had to be protected so much during the match to avoid him throwing a major hissy fit about being asked to lose. Austin and Pillman did great in their coronation promo. It was totally unscripted and I left what they said down to them....it really paid off, and that "Austin 3:16" that Steve came out with was genius, it looked like the fans really took to it.....I think Steve could have a nice little catchphrase there, couple it with his "that's the bottom line" sign off and he might just have found the missing piece of his character. (OOC: Whether it was some kind of narrative, or just a hugely ironic coincidence....Austin really did debut a catchphrase during that Promo, complete with all the boosts that come with it.....he's also come a long way from the C- popularity that he was at the start of the year......in fact at the start of this event he was auto pushing at an Upper Midcarder, with B- across the USA.....and had gone up to a main eventer, with B+'s and A-'s at the end of the show....to say that this event made Stone Cold Steve Austin would be an understatement.) Road Warrior Hawk got into a spot of bother before the event aired, taking it upon himself to tell poor Rad Radford to get used to being nothing more than a jobber, because that's all hell ever be.....now while Hawk may well have been right, after all Rad never appears in TV unless he's putting someone over on Superstars......but it was the so called "jobbers" that made the Road Warriors what they are today, as they steamrolled through enough of them back in the 80's.....who's going to put Bob Holly over if not for the Rad Radfords of the world eh Hawk?....You? No I didn't think so.....surprisingly the stern warning didn't result in Hawk blowing a gasket and attempting to choke me out like I half expected it to do......in fact he promised to try and improve his behaviour....and said he was actually pleased to have been called out on his bulls##t....wonders will never cease.....maybe next I'll be able to get Shawn to lose a match without bitching.....but somehow I doubt it. <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;"> Preview for Monday Night Raw, Week 4, June 1996 The Steiner Brothers vs. Steve Austin & Brian Pillman Comments: The British Bulldog vs. Goldust Comments: Match to determine the #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Title Marc Mero vs. Billy Gunn Comments: Rocky Maivia vs. Jesse James Comments: Tatanka vs. Faarooq Comments: The Hardy Boys vs. Kane & Mankind Comments: </div></div></blockquote>

Uncrewed · June 15, 2017

The Steiner Brothers vs. Steve Austin & Brian Pillman

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The British Bulldog vs. Goldust

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Match to determine the #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Title

Marc Mero vs. Billy Gunn

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Rocky Maivia vs. Jesse James

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Tatanka vs. Faarooq

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The Hardy Boys vs. Kane & Mankind

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infinitekillz · June 15, 2017

Great f'n show! The Kliq/Hart/Austin/Pillman/Steiners dynamic should be really fun. Are you still looking for someone to book the BATB or is that already done?

Nobby_McDonald · June 15, 2017

I didn't see Scott Steiner winning the title coming.

The Steiner Brothers vs. Steve Austin & Brian Pillman

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The British Bulldog vs. Goldust

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Match to determine the #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Title

Marc Mero vs. Billy Gunn

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Rocky Maivia vs. Jesse James

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Tatanka vs. Faarooq

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The Hardy Boys vs. Kane & Mankind

chinoflynn · June 15, 2017

The Steiner Brothers vs. Steve Austin & Brian Pillman

Comments: fresh off his win and reunion plus interference from The KLIQ, Micheals, nor I, will let that stand

The British Bulldog vs. Goldust

Comments: the bizarre one continues strong

Match to determine the #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Title

Marc Mero vs. Billy Gunn

Comments: too bland to be a single star bet your A$$ he's not plus perfects in his corner

Rocky Maivia vs. Jesse James

Comments: The blue chipper for the Die Rocky Die chants....i mean the win

Tatanka vs. Faarooq

Comments: when two Nations Collide it's the domination for the win

The Hardy Boys vs. Kane & Mankind

Comments: the Hardys are hot off their win from the Pay-Per-View but the monster and the freak Show will continue

Ok and one last thing. Please tell me that was a wrestling isn't wrestling reference you did back there ...because you know H3 is a vicious psychopath..

chinoflynn · June 16, 2017

The Steiner Brothers vs. Steve Austin & Brian Pillman

Comments: fresh off his win and reunion plus interference from The KLIQ, Micheals, nor I, will let that stand

The British Bulldog vs. Goldust

Comments: the bizarre one continues strong

Match to determine the #1 Contender to the Intercontinental Title

Marc Mero vs. Billy Gunn

Comments: too bland to be a single star bet your A$$ he's not plus perfects in his corner

Rocky Maivia vs. Jesse James

Comments: The blue chipper for the Die Rocky Die chants....i mean the win

Tatanka vs. Faarooq

Comments: when two Nations Collide it's the domination for the win

The Hardy Boys vs. Kane & Mankind

Comments: the Hardys are hot off their win from the Pay-Per-View but the monster and the freak Show will continue

Ok and one last thing. Please tell me that was a wrestling isn't wrestling reference you did back there ...because you know H3 is a vicious psychopath..

Kijar · June 16, 2017

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