willr0ck Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Etsuko Mita vs Luna Vachon Comments: Rey Mysterio vs George South Comments: Diamond Dallas Page vs Farooq Comments: Daaaammmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnn! Scott Steiner vs Jim Neidhart Comments: Brian Pillman vs Eddie Guerrero Comments: Owen Hart & ??? vs Vader & Shawn Michaels Who is ???: Mankind Comments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricX Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Etsuko Mita vs Luna Vachon Comments: Rey Mysterio vs George South Comments: Diamond Dallas Page vs Farooq Comments: Scott Steiner vs Jim Neidhart Comments: Brian Pillman vs Eddie Guerrero Comments: Owen Hart & ??? vs Vader & Shawn Michaels Who is ???: The Undertaker Comments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 <p>Whoa! I missed you!</p><p> </p><p> WWF RAW is WAR, April 1997, Week Two</p><p> Prediction Key</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Etsuko Mita</strong> vs Luna Vachon</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rey Mysterio</strong> vs George South</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong> vs Farooq</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Scott Steiner vs <strong>Jim Neidhart</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Brian Pillman vs <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Owen Hart & ???</strong> vs Vader & Shawn Michaels</p><p> Who is ???: Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siah463 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 <p>Etsuko Mita vs <strong>Luna Vachon</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rey Mysterio</strong> vs George South</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong> vs Farooq</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Scott Steiner</strong> vs Jim Neidhart</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Brian Pillman vs <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Owen Hart & ???</strong> vs Vader & Shawn Michaels</p><p> Who is ???: <strong>Undertaker</strong></p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 WWF Monday Night RAW, April 1997, Week Two Attendance: 14,078 at AZ America West Arena Commentary Team: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler We welcome you live to Phoenix, Arizona, home to tonight's episode of Monday Night RAW! Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler run down the card for tonight before being interrupted by Owen Hart. Owen says that last week was supposed to be a huge night for him. He had just won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship and had just been picked as the number one overall pick in the WWF Draft. Owen says that was until a big ugly monster known as Vader made his presence known. Owen says that he knows what Vader wants, he wants the WWF World Heavyweight Championship! Owen says that if Vader really wants it, he'll have to pry it from his cold, dead hands! Before Owen can continue... Jim Cornette appears on the video screen! Cornette says that Owen is exactly right in one aspect, Vader wants the WWF World Heavyweight Championship! Cornette says that once Vader gets his hands on Owen, that WWF World Title will be around his waist in no time! Cornette says that he's been talking to Vince McMahon and if Vader pins Owen in tonight's tag team main event, then he'll get a WWF World Title match at WWF Backlash next Sunday! Owen finishes by saying that if it's a fight Vader wants, it's a fight that Vader will get! VS Etsuko Mita vs Luna Vachon Etsuko Mita was last seen on RAW a few weeks ago when she & Manami Toyota defeats Ivory & Madusa. This match is nothing more than a squash match that Mita completely dominates. Mita eventually finishes off Vachon in just under five minutes after she hits her with the Death Valley Driver. WINNER: Etsuko Mita After that match is over, we cut to Harlem Heat in Vince McMahon's office. Booker T asks Vince if he saw what he & Stevie did to Steve Austin & Brian Pillman last week. Vince says he did and that he liked what he saw. Vince says he likes when his superstars take the initiative and grab their opportunities by the throat! Stevie Ray says that if Vince liked it so much, why doesn't he give them a WWF World Tag Team Championship match at Backlash? Vince says that he likes Stevie's attitude and gives them a title match at Backlash! Stevie Ray & Booker T thank Vince as Vince finishes off by telling Harlem Heat not to let him down. VS Rey Mysterio vs George South Rey Mysterio was last seen on RAW last week when he successfully defended the WWF European Championship against Bam Bam Bigelow. This match is nothing more than a squash match that Mysterio completely dominates. Mysterio eventually finishes off South in just under five minutes after hitting him with the 619 into the West Coast Pop. WINNER: Rey Mysterio After the match is over, Rey Mysterio celebrates his victory until... Kensuke Sasaki runs down to the ring and attacks him! Sasaki beats the living daylights out of Mysterio, hitting him with multiple German suplexes and backbreakers before finishing Mysterio off with a spinning sitout powerbomb! Sasaki then picks up the WWF European Championship and raises it high in the air as we go to commercials. VS Diamond Dallas Page vs Farooq Diamond Dallas Page was last seen on RAW back in February when he lost to Bret Hart in a WWF World Championship match. Meanwhile, Farooq was last seen on Sunday Night Heat last week, where he promised a bigger and better Nation of Domination. This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind DDP. DDP & Farooq start the match off with a collar and elbow tie-up, in which DDP hits Farooq with an arm drag. DDP throws Farooq into the corner and hits him with a knife edge chop. DDP attempts the Diamond Cutter, but Farooq reverses it into a back suplex. Farooq attempts the Dominator, but DDP wiggles out of it and reverses it into the Diamond Cutter! The match comes to an end when DDP tries to cover Farooq, but before he can... "WE ARE THE NATION OF DOMINATION!" Is that Mark Henry making his way down to the ring in Nation of Domination colors?!?!? What is the former Olympian doing in Nation of Domination colors?!?!? There's not much time to question as Henry gets on the apron and headbutts DDP for the DQ! Henry then gets in the ring, picks up DDP, and hits him with a big slam! Henry gets Farooq up and the two men raise their fists over DDP's body. WINNER: Diamond Dallas Page (By DQ) After the match is over, Farooq grabs a microphone and begins to talk about what just happened. Farooq says that he said that he would make The Nation of Domination bigger and better and he definitely succeeded with that when he recruited Mark Henry to the Nation of Domination! Farooq hypes up Mark Henry, calling him the world's strongest man and saying that Henry will be the boost The Nation of Domination desperately needs. Farooq & Henry finish by raising their fists in the air as we go to commercials. VS Scott Steiner vs Jim Neidhart Steiner was last seen at Wrestlemania 13, where he was unsuccessful in his quest to take down Extreme Rising. Meanwhile, this is Jim Neidhart's first appearance in almost two years! This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind Steiner. Neidhart starts the match off by blasting Steiner with a big lariat. Neidhart throws Steiner into the corner and unloads a barrage of punches onto him. Neidhart attempts a backbreaker, but Steiner reverses it into a belly to belly suplex. Steiner throws Neidhart off the ropes and hits him with a back body drop. Steiner attempts a brainbuster, but Neidhart knees Steiner in the head and reverses it into a suplex. The match comes to an end when Neidhart attempts the Anvil Flattener, but Steiner reverses it into a belly to belly suplex! Steiner then locks Neidhart in the Steiner Recliner! Neidhart eventually has no choice but to tap out! WINNER: Scott Steiner After that match is over, we cut to Shawn Michaels, Triple H, & The New Age Outlaws in the tattered remnants of The Kliq's locker room. Triple H says that it's been a week since they've been separated from The Kliq and it still doesn't feel right. Road Dogg & Billy Gunn say that they miss Bret, Scott, & Kevin and their antics. Shawn tells the three men to quit their moping, because he has a great idea. Shawn says part one of the idea kicks off tonight when he & Vader take on Owen Hart & whatever scrub he picks. Triple H asks about part two of the idea and Shawn whispers something in his ear. A wide grin envelops Triple H's face and the four men go back to strategizing and we go to commercials. VS Brian Pillman vs Eddie Guerrero Brian Pillman was last seen on RAW last week when he & Steve Austin were attacked by Harlem Heat. Meanwhile, Eddie Guerrero was also last seen on RAW last week when he lost to Chris Jericho after smacking him with the Money In The Bank briefcase. This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind Pillman. Eddie starts the match off by smacking Pillman across the face! This pisses off Pillman, who in turn blasts Eddie with a high knee. Pillman throws Eddie into the corner and hits him with a knife edge chop before hitting him with a double underhook suplex. Pillman goes to the top rope and attempts a diving crossbody, but Eddie rolls out of the way. Eddie knees Pillman in the ribs before hitting him with a German suplex. Eddie picks Pillman back up and hits him with not one, not two, but three consecutive suplexes! Eddie goes to the top rope and attempts the Frog Splash, but Pillman gets his knees up just in time. The match comes to an end when Pillman picks up Eddie and hits him with the Stun Gun, but he inadvertantly knocked out referee Mike Chioda in the process! Pillman covers Eddie as the crowd counts the three, but Chioda is still knocked out! Before Pillman can do anything else... Harlem Heat run down to the ring with chairs! Booker T & Stevie Ray blast Pillman with multiple chair shots to the head before putting Eddie's body over Pillman. Mike Chioda eventually wakes up and counts the pin for Eddie. Eddie Guerrero has won thanks to some help from Harlem Heat. WINNER: Eddie Guerrero After that match is over, we cut to Owen Hart in his locker room. Owen says to himself that he still hasn't found a tag team partner and the main event is up next! Before he can sulk some more, he hears a knock at the door. Owen opens the door to reveal... Chris Jericho! Jericho says that he heard that Owen hasn't found much success in finding a tag team partner, so why not turn to the "Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla!" Owen says that he's glad to have Jericho's help and he knows that he'll be a great parner. Jericho says that he cannot wait to get his hands on that "boy toy" Shawn Michaels and that big ugly oaf known as Vader! The two men shake hands as we go to commercials. VS Owen Hart & Chris Jericho vs Vader & Shawn Michaels Jericho was last seen on RAW last week when he beat Eddie Guerrero by DQ. Meanwhile, Shawn Michaels has apparently been developing a plan for him, Triple H, & The New Age Outlaws. Finally, if Vader pins Owen Hart tonight, he'll get a WWF World Title match at Backlash. This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind Owen & Jericho. Jericho & Vader start the match off with Jericho trying to knock Vader down with an dropkick. It fails and Vader hits Jericho with a big chokebomb. Vader tags out to Shawn, who throws Jericho into the corner and hits him with an enzuigiri. Shawn then stomps the living daylights out of Jericho. Shawn attempts a teardrop suplex, but Jericho reverses it into a German suplex. Shawn rolls out of the ring, but Jericho runs off the ropes and hits him with a suicide dive! Jericho tags out to Owen, who throws Shawn into the ring. Owen attempts a gutwrench suplex, but Shawn rakes his eyes! This allows Shawn to tag out to Vader. The match comes to an end when Jericho goes after Shawn and the two men begin brawling all around the ringside area! The two men eventually brawl to the back as Vader cracks Owen with a spinning backfist! Vader then hits Owen with the Vader Bomb! Vader covers Owen and gets the three, earning a WWF World Heavyweight Championship match at Backlash in the process! WINNER: Vader & Shawn Michaels After a quick commercial break, it's time for our final segment of the night, the official debut of Sting! Metallica's "Seek and Destroy" plays as lights begin flashing all across the arena. Eventually Sting makes his way down to the ring to a huge pop from the Phoenix crowd! Sting slowly makes his way down to the ring occasionally twirling his baseball bat. Sting eventually gets in the ring and grabs a microphone. Before he's able to speak... *GONG* *GONG* *GONG* The Undertaker appears behind Sting!!!!! The two men immediately begin brawling as Sting hits Undertaker with his baseball bat! Sting tries to clobber the bat over Undertaker's head, but he grabs it and throws it away! Undertaker hits Sting with multiple uppercuts and finishing over by sending Sting over the top rope with a lariat. The Undertaker then runs off the ropes and hits Sting with an over the top rope dive! The two men lay on the ground as RAW comes to an end, but before the screen goes black, The Undertaker sits up! FINAL GRADE: TV RATING: 66.87 (43,466,390 Viewers on Channel 7, Fuji TV, RTL, Sky Sports, Televisa, TSN, & USA Network) Popularity: Increased in 21 Regions. WWF Sunday Night Heat, April 1997, Week Two Broadcasting From: AZ America West Arena Commentary Team: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler Hakushi easily defeats Barry Horowitz after hitting him with the Praying Powerbomb in 4:35. (68/C+) The Legion of Doom easily defeat George South & Mike Sharpe after they hit Sharpe with the Doomsday Device in 4:36. (72/B-) Kensuke Sasaki says that his attack on Rey Mysterio on RAW was only just the beginning of what's to come! (70/C+) The New Age Outlaws defeat Savio Vega & The Patriot after Billy Gunn hit Vega with the Famouser in 11:13. (74/B-) Etsuko Mita defeats Bull Nakano after hitting her with the Death Valley Driver in 11:21. (61/C) We get a video showcasing Ken Shamrock's MMA abilities and his recent winning streak. (61/C) Ken Shamrock defeats Tatanka by submission after the Ankle Lock in 13:30. (75/B-) FINAL GRADE: TV RATING: 1.84 (1,197,410 Viewers on MTV & Sky Sports) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 <p><strong>Prediction Contest:</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>This Show:</strong></p><p> 1) SagaJoestar- 6 Pts.</p><p> 2) LordofGustav- 5 Pts.</p><p> 2) Colonel Phantom- 5 Pts.</p><p> 2) deanohbk- 5 Pts.</p><p> 5) smw88- 4 Pts.</p><p> 5) to4sty- 4 Pts.</p><p> 5) willr0ck- 4 Pts.</p><p> 5) ElectricX- 4 Pts.</p><p> 5) Kijar- 4 Pts.</p><p> 5) siah463- 4 Pts.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall:</strong></p><p> 1) deanohbk- 16 Pts.</p><p> 2) siah463- 14 Pts.</p><p> 2) ElectricX- 14 Pts.</p><p> 4) smw88- 13 Pts.</p><p> 4) LordofGustav- 13 Pts.</p><p> 6) Jaysin- 11 Pts.</p><p> 6) SagaJoestar- 11 Pts.</p><p> 8) Colonel Phantom- 10 Pts.</p><p> 8) olivertaylor276- 10 Pts.</p><p> 10) to4sty- 8 Pts.</p><p> 10) willr0ck- 8 Pts.</p><p> 12) christmas_ape- 7 Pts.</p><p> 13) Munit- 5 Pts.</p><p> 13) franticloser- 5 Pts.</p><p> 15) Kijar- 4 Pts.</p><p> 16) WilburTrey- 3 Pts.</p><p> </p><p> Thank you to everyone who predicted/commented! Smackdown card will be up later today!</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="HevTDe9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HevTDe9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>WWF Smackdown, April 1997, Week Two</strong></p><p> <em>Prediction Key</em></p><p> </p><p> Chris Walker vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> The Hardy Boyz vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs The Rock</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> William Regal © vs ???</p><p> Who is ???:</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Chris Benoit vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> Randy Savage vs Scott Hall</p><p> Comments:</p></div><p></p><p></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricX Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs <strong>The Rock</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> William Regal © vs <strong>???</strong></p><p> Who is ???: <strong>D'Lo Brown</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> Randy Savage vs <strong>Scott Hall</strong></p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SagaJoestar Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs <strong>The Rock</strong></p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> William Regal © vs <strong>???</strong></p><p> Who is ???: Rob Van Dam</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong> vs Scott Hall</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw88 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> The <strong>Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs <strong>The Rock</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> <strong>William Regal</strong> © vs ???</p><p> Who is ???: jericho</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> Randy Savage vs <strong>Scott Hall</strong></p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanohbk Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 <p>Walker</p><p> Hardys</p><p> Rock</p><p> ?????</p><p> ???? - RVD</p><p> Benoit</p><p> Savage</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kijar Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Chris Walker vs Reno Riggins Comments: The Hardy Boyz vs The Executioners Comments: Ahmed Johnson vs The Rock Comments: WWF Intercontinental Championship Match William Regal © vs ??? Who is ???: Kurrgan Comments: Chris Benoit vs The British Bulldog Comments: WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match Randy Savage vs Scott Hall Comments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thank you to everyone for your predictions/comments so far! Make sure to get your predictions in if you haven't already, because this is a 24 Hour Prediction Warning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordofGustav Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p><strong> The Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs <strong>The Rock</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> <strong>William Regal ©</strong> vs ???</p><p> Who is ???: Goldust</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> Randy Savage vs <strong>Scott Hall</strong></p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siah463 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs <strong>The Rock</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> <strong>William Regal ©</strong> vs ???</p><p> Who is ???: <strong>Chris Jericho</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> Randy Savage vs <strong>Scott Hall</strong></p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willr0ck Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs <strong>The Rock</strong></p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> <strong>William Regal</strong> © vs ???</p><p> Who is ???: <strong>One of the Bashams</strong></p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong> vs Scott Hall</p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christmas_ape Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ahmed Johnson</strong> vs The Rock</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> <strong>William Regal </strong>© vs ???</p><p> Who is ???: </p><p> Comments: Jushin Thunder Liger... obviously.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> Randy Savage vs<strong> Scott Hall</strong></p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Gonna give everyone another 24 hours to predict, Smackdown will be up tomorrow night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
to4sty Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 <p><strong>Chris Walker</strong> vs Reno Riggins</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Hardy Boyz</strong> vs The Executioners</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> Ahmed Johnson vs <strong>The Rock</strong></p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</p><p> <strong>William Regal </strong>© vs ???</p><p> Who is ???</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Benoit</strong> vs The British Bulldog</p><p> Comments:</p><p> </p><p> WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong> vs Scott Hall</p><p> Comments:</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="HevTDe9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HevTDe9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>WWF Smackdown, April 1997, Week Two</strong></p><p> <em>Attendance: 11,571 at NM Tingley Coliseum</em></p><p> <strong>Commentary Team: Mike Tenay & Bobby Heenan</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="KyL0sVH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KyL0sVH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> Welcome everyone to Smackdown live from Albuquerque, New Mexico! Mike Tenay and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan welcome everyone to tonight's show and run down the card before Randy Savage makes his way down to the ring with a microphone! Savage says that last week he started something very important when he defeated Syxx. Savage says that last week started his crusade of The Kliq! Savage says that he came back to the WWF on the same night The Kliq reached its apex, Survivor Series 1996. Since then, he's seen the full force of destruction that The Kliq has brought to the WWF. Savage says that Wrestlemania 13 was a strike to The Kliq and he'll be the killing blow! Before Savage can continue...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rJm8rVU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rJm8rVU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CV5jDcC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CV5jDcC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eAWq5D1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eAWq5D1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>The Kliq appear on the video screen!</strong></p><p> </p><p> Bret Hart, Kevin Nash, & Scott Hall begin talking about how Savage is full of hot air. Bret says that Randy Savage wishes that he could be half the man that Bret is and that he'll never be WWF Global Champion. Savage interrupts and says that tonight, he'll take care of Scott Hall in the first round of the WWF Global Championship Tournament and will soon take care of Bret Hart to win the whole damn tournament! Hall interrupts and says that if Savage thinks he can beat him, he is out of his mind, chico! Hall finishes this whole segment up by saying that it doesn't matter who wins the WWF Global Championship between him, Bret, and Kevin, The Kliq will hold the WWF Global Championship one way or another!</p><p> <img alt="E3wzGPg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E3wzGPg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Z7EKlpO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z7EKlpO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>VS</strong> <img alt="pM5Pmho.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pM5Pmho.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Chris Walker vs Reno Riggins</strong></p><p> Walker was last seen on Smackdown last week when he was attacked by Edge & Christian, but he fought them off in a surprising turn of events. This match is nothing more than a squash match that Walker compltely dominates. Walker eventually finishes off Reno in just under five minutes after he hits him with the Lone Star Powerbomb (Spinning Sitout Powerbomb)!</p><p> <strong>WINNER:</strong> Chris Walker</p><p> <img alt="rYcatOR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYcatOR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Z7EKlpO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z7EKlpO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QebV4Nw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QebV4Nw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ojJhQaT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ojJhQaT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> After the match is over, Walker celebrates his first ever victory until Edge & Christian run down to the ring and start attacking him with chairs! The two men wallop Walker with chairs before they set him him for the Con-Chair-to! Before they can hit it...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="hX1ECuC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hX1ECuC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>A mystery man runs down to the ring for the save!</strong></p><p> </p><p> The man comes storming down to the ring with a bullrope, swinging it wildly at Edge & Christian, causing them to run away! The man helps Walker to his feet and two shake hands as we go to commercials.</p><p> <img alt="lIMwv1T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lIMwv1T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="onuwzNE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/onuwzNE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yxa5qUg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yxa5qUg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>VS</strong> <img alt="k1zx9ui.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/k1zx9ui.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jnhBQCN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jnhBQCN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>The Hardy Boyz vs The Executioners</strong></p><p> The Hardy Boyz were last seen at Wrestlemania 13, where they were unsuccessful in their bid to become WWF Intercontinental Tag Team Champions, losing to The Dudley Boyz and Edge & Christian in a triple threat TLC match. This match is nothing more than a squash match that The Hardy Boyz completely dominate. The Hardy Boyz eventually finish off Agony in just under five minutes after Matt hits him with the Twist of Fate and Jeff hits him with the Swanton Bomb!</p><p> <strong>WINNER:</strong> The Hardy Boyz</p><p> <img alt="lWb1TIf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lWb1TIf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="onuwzNE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/onuwzNE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yxa5qUg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yxa5qUg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> After the match is over, The Hardy Boyz celebrate their victory until...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="MunEZVw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MunEZVw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GmiO6vX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GmiO6vX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>The Dudley Boyz run down to the ring and attack them!</strong></p><p> </p><p> Bubba Ray & D-Von beat the living hell out of Matt & Jeff Hardy, hitting both men with chairs multiple times. Eventually Bubba tells to D-Von to get the tables! D-Von gets a table, sets it up, and Bubba puts Matt on it. Bubba then throws Jeff off the ropes and him & D-Von send Jeff through the table with a 3D! Matt & Jeff are left out cold as Bubba Ray & D-Von stand tall and we go to commercials.</p><p> <img alt="uVDMCWw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uVDMCWw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="kHp0NtG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kHp0NtG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>VS</strong> <img alt="qEz9ffm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qEz9ffm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Ahmed Johnson vs The Rock</strong></p><p> Ahmed was last seen on RAW near the end of last year, when he lost to Farooq. Meanwhile, The Rock was last seen on Smackdown last week when he got into a bit of a scuffle with The British Bulldog. This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind Ahmed. Ahmed & The Rock start the match off with a collar and elbow tie-up, in which Ahmed hits The Rock with a big powerslam. Ahmed throws Rock into the corner and hits him with a knife edge chop. Ahmed attempts snake eyes into the turnbuckle, but The Rock wiggles out and shoves him into the corner. The Rock throws Ahmed off the ropes and hits him with a big back body drop. The match comes to an end when The Rock goes to attempt the Rock Bottom, but Ahmed elbow him in the head and hits him with a big boot! Ahmed picks up Rock and attempts the Pearl River Plunge, but The Rock wiggles out and just leaves the ring! Referee Time White eventually counts The Rock out and gives Ahmed Johnson the win via countout!</p><p> <strong>WINNER:</strong> Ahmed Johnson (via Countout)</p><p> <img alt="MJ54aqA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MJ54aqA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9GWz07m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9GWz07m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> After a quick commercial break, William Regal makes his way down to the ring with a microphone. Regal says that it's time for the first ever William Regal WWF Intercontinental Championship open challenge! Regal says that the only rule for this open challenge is that anyone on the Smackdown roster can answer. Regal then officially issues the open challenge before realizing that absolutely no one can defeat him! Regal says because of that, the open challenge is cancelled! Before Regal can leave...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>*BOOM*</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="9l52J4X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9l52J4X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Kane makes his way down to the ring!</strong></p><p> </p><p> Regal backs up in fear as Kane gets in the ring and the two men begin brawling! Referee Jim Korderas calls for the bell and this WWF Intercontinental Championship match has begun!</p><p> <img alt="yeDdwng.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yeDdwng.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mX5gQrs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mX5gQrs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>WWF Intercontinental Championship Match</strong></p><p> <img alt="9GWz07m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9GWz07m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>VS</strong> <img alt="9l52J4X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9l52J4X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>William Regal © vs Kane</strong></p><p> Regal was last seen on Smackdown last week when he issued the open challenge that Kane accepted tonight. Meanwhile, Kane was last seen on Smackdown last week when he defeated Shane Douglas. This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind Kane. Kane and Regal continue their brawl from before the match to start things off. Kane eventually gets the upper hand and hits Regal with a big military press slam. Kane throws Regal into the corner and hits him with a throat thrust. Kane attempts the Chokeslam, but Regal manages to wiggle out of it and hit Kane with an exploder suplex. Regal throws Kane off the ropes and hits him with a lariat. The match comes to an end when Regal tries locking Kane in the Regal Stretch, but Kane manages to reverse it and lifts Regal up for the Chokeslam! Before Kane can hit it, Regal gets out of it, reaches into his tights, and produces some brass knuckles! Regal then clocks Kane with it right in front of referee Jim Korderas! Korderas calls for the DQ as Regal continues his beatdown.</p><p> <strong>WINNER:</strong> Kane (By DQ)</p><p> <img alt="UvWS2uP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UvWS2uP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9GWz07m.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9GWz07m.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9l52J4X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9l52J4X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> After the match is over, Regal continues his beatdown on Kane. Regal picks up Kane for another brass knuckles shot, but Kane blocks it! Regal attempts another one, but Kane blocks it again! Kane then grabs Regal by the throat and hits him with the Chokeslam! Regal rolls out of the ring and Kane picks up the WWF Intercontinental Championship as pyro goes off and we go to commercials.</p><p> <img alt="AStNNvA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AStNNvA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="9CnDsTO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9CnDsTO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>VS</strong> <img alt="1P4C2QQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1P4C2QQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Chris Benoit vs The British Bulldog</strong></p><p> Benoit was last seen at Wrestlemania, where he was unsuccessful in winning the Money in the Bank ladder match. Meanwhile, Bulldog was last seen on Smackdown last week when he got into a brawl with The Rock. This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind Bulldog. Bulldog and Benoit start the match off with a collar and elbow tie-up, in which Benoit hits Bulldog with a belly to belly suplex. Benoit throws Bulldog into the corner and hits him with a knife edge chop. Benoit goes to the top rope and attempts a diving headbutt, but Bulldog rolls out of the way. Bulldog picks up Benoit and hits him with a big body slam. Bulldog throws Benoit off the ropes and attempts a back body drop, but Benoit lands on his feet and hits Bulldog with a German suplex. Benoit picks up Bulldog and hits him with a back suplex. Benoit then attempts a belly to belly suplex, but Bulldog reverses it into one of his own! The match comes to an end when Bulldog picks Benoit up for the Running Powerslam! Before he can hit it...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>"Do You Smell What The Rock is Cookin'?"</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="qEz9ffm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qEz9ffm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>The Rock makes his way down to the ring!</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Rock begins screaming at Bulldog which causes him to drop Benoit. The two men continue to argue until Benoit hits Bulldog with a big German suplex! Benoit then locks Bulldog in the Crippler Crossface! Bulldog tries escaping, but Bulldog eventually passes out from the pain.</p><p> <strong>WINNER:</strong> Chris Benoit</p><p> <img alt="UvWS2uP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UvWS2uP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="KyL0sVH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KyL0sVH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> After that match is over, we cut to Randy Savage backstage. Savage says that tonight he continues his crusade of The Kliq! Savage says that he'll beat Scott Hall tonight and eventually will beat Bret Hart to win the whole damn WWF Global Championship Tournament! Why? Because he has the power of Macho Madness! Savage finishes by saying that The Kliq have no idea what they just got themselves into!</p><p> <img alt="lT625Gn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lT625Gn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>WWF Global Championship Tournament Quarterfinals Match</strong></p><p> <img alt="KyL0sVH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KyL0sVH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>VS</strong> <img alt="eAWq5D1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eAWq5D1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Randy Savage vs Scott Hall</strong></p><p> Savage was last seen on Smackdown last week when he defeated Syxx. Meanwhile, Hall was last seen on Smackdown last week when he & the rest of his Kliq-mates said that they were taking over Smackdown. This match is a good match and the crowd is solidly behind Savage. Savage and Hall start the match off with Savage blasting Hall with a lariat. Savage throws Hall into the corner and hits him with a knife edge chop. Savage attempts a powerslam, but Hall wiggles out of it and hits Savage with a back suplex. Hall grabs his tooth pick and flicks it in Savage's face before hitting him with a knee drop. Hall throws Savage off the ropes and hits him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Hall taunts Savage before setting him up for the Kliq's Edge. However, Savage manages to wiggle out of it and hit Hall with a big vertical suplex. The match comes to an end when Savage goes to the top rope and hits Hall with the Diving Elbow Drop! Savage covers Hall and gets the three!</p><p> <strong>WINNER:</strong> Randy Savage</p><p> <img alt="E3wzGPg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/E3wzGPg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="lYZHG9G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lYZHG9G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46799" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="KyL0sVH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KyL0sVH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rJm8rVU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rJm8rVU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CV5jDcC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CV5jDcC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eAWq5D1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eAWq5D1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> After the match is over, Savage celebrates his victory until The Kliq run in and start beating him down! Bret, Kevin, & Hall beat the living hell out of Savage until...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FVlkePx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FVlkePx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Cactus Jack runs down to the ring a barb-wired baseball bat!</strong></p><p> </p><p> Jack swings wildly with the bat and even hits Nash with it! Eventually The Kliq scatters and Jack helps Savage to his feet. The two men stand tall as Smackdown comes to a close.</p><p> <img alt="Jxu0nxj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Jxu0nxj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>FINAL GRADE:</strong></p><p> <img alt="KbIBjYA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KbIBjYA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>TV RATING: 49.10 (31,918,010 Viewers on Channel 7, Fuji TV, Sky Sports, TSN, & UPN)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 <p><strong>Prediction Contest:</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>This Show:</strong></p><p> 1) SagaJoestar- 5 Pts.</p><p> 1) deanohbk- 5 Pts.</p><p> 3) ElectricX- 4 Pts.</p><p> 3) Kijar- 4 Pts.</p><p> 3) willr0ck- 4 Pts.</p><p> 3) christmas_ape- 4 Pts.</p><p> 3) to4sty- 4 Pts.</p><p> 8) smw88- 3 Pts.</p><p> 8) LordofGustav- 3 Pts.</p><p> 8) siah463- 3 Pts.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall:</strong></p><p> 1) deanohbk- 21 Pts.</p><p> 2) ElectricX- 18 Pts.</p><p> 3) siah463- 17 Pts.</p><p> 4) smw88- 16 Pts.</p><p> 4) LordofGustav- 16 Pts.</p><p> 4) SagaJoestar- 16 Pts.</p><p> 7) to4sty- 12 Pts.</p><p> 7) willr0ck- 12 Pts.</p><p> 9) christmas_ape- 11 Pts.</p><p> 9) Jaysin- 11 Pts.</p><p> 11) Colonel Phantom- 10 Pts.</p><p> 11) olivertaylor276- 10 Pts.</p><p> 13) Kijar- 8 Pts.</p><p> 14) Munit- 5 Pts.</p><p> 14) franticloser- 5 Pts.</p><p> 16) WilburTrey- 3 Pts.</p><p> </p><p> Thank you to everyone for your predictions/comments! Rateddc will have Super Astros up in the next few days. After that, the return of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter followed by the RAW card will be up!</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rateddc Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 WWF Super Astros, April 1997, Week Two Filmed in front of 11,571 at NM Tingley Coliseum Commentary Team: Joey Styles vs vs Mikey Whipwreck vs. Sabu vs. 2 Cold Scorpio All three of these men clashed last week in a fatal four way match to determine Jushin Thunder Liger’s challenger tonight, unfortunately for all three it was Dean Malenko that came out on top. Knowing that a win here tonight could see them placed as the next challenger for either Liger or Malenko there was a lot to fight for, and fight they did in a fast paced triple threat match. Whipwreck and Scorpio worked together for a time to try and ground the dangerous, risk-taking Sabu, but their alliance didn’t last long enough for either men to win as they soon came to blows in an effort to take the match. Sabu capitalised on the no disqualification rules of a triple threat bout by lobbing a chair clean into the face of Whipwreck before planting Scorpio with a springboard DDT onto the very same chair to get the pin. WINNER: Sabu RATING: 65 / C As announced last week Super Astros would be getting it’s very own General Manager to lead the Cruiserweight division, and it was time for that man to make his presence known. An unfamiliar face emerged from backstage and headed down to the ring. He intrdouced himself as Don Callis, the man with a plan to turn the WWF Cruiserweight division into the premiere athletic brand in all of professional wrestling. It was Callis who decided to book the WWF Cruiserweight Championship for tonight’s main event and that’s just the beginning. Don Callis: “Every week I’m going to bring you the most exciting, unpredictable wrestling anywhere on the planet, and if RAW or SmackDown think they can just roll along and forget about this division, about MY division, they’ve got another thing coming! RATING: 28 / E vs Super Crazy & Juventud vs. Local Talent Last week Super Crazy & Juventud aligned themselves with Psicosis and though their reasons were unclear, their actions in this match were more than clear as they put down two local talents in three minutes flat. WINNER: Super Crazy & Juventud Guerrera RATING: 45 / D Post-match Psicosis grabbed a microphone and began ranting in Spanish, before switching to English so that “all you people can understand”. Psicosis: “We’re sick of being overlooked because of where we’re from, because of how we speak, because of our skin tone! You people think you’re better than us because you stole a bunch of land? Well the Latino World Order are here to steal it back! First this show, then this company, it’s all gonna belong to us!” RATING: 56 / C- Switching backstage to the office of new Super Astros general manager Don Callis, the new man in charge quickly meets one of his more out there roster members as Sabu storms into the office, demanding he gets what he deserves, a shot at the WWF Cruiserweight Championship. Callis says that he appreciates what Sabu brings to the table and that he wants everyone to show him why they deserve a place on his show so his advice to Sabu? Go out there and show me why you deserve a title shot. Sabu, with a twisted grin, walked off without a word, which can’t be good. RATING: 47 / D vs The Hurricane vs. Jerry Lynn Last week Jerry Lynn declared himself the franchise player of the Cruiserweight division, and this was a chance to prove it against Super Astros’ resident oddball superhero The Hurricane. A quick back and forth opening saw The Hurricane catch a cocky Jerry Lynn off guard, reminding him not to take him lightly. Lynn didn’t need to be told twice as he went to work on Hurricane, grounding him down and twisting him in knots with his technical wrestling skills. The Hurricane fought back and connected with a big leaping clothesline from the top rope but couldn’t capitalise, and soon found himself falling victim to the Cradle Piledriver. WINNER: Jerry Lynn RATING: 61 / C Jerry Lynn wasn’t content with the victory, snatching a microphone from ringside and again declaring that he is the franchise player of the Cruiserweight division. To Lynn it doesn’t matter who is running the show, the only thing Don Callis has to do is recognise his talent, treat his star attraction right, and everything else will just fall into place. RATING: 45 / D http://i.imgur.com/8KelbNa.jpg vs WWF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Jushin Thunder Liger © vs. Dean Malenko The first ever WWF Cruiserweight Championship match to take place on Super Astros, and it’s only the second episode! Last week Dean Malenko defeated three of the divisions best to earn this match against the man who beat him at WrestleMania, and he was determined to leave tonight with the Cruiserweight Championship around his waist. No easy feat by any means when you’re facing off against one of the best athletes in the business. Malenko aimed to keep Liger grounded and work over the leg and lower back, one to set him up for the Cloverleaf but also to ground him down and restrict any of the flashy offence that Liger pulls off so well. Liger’s no slouch technically either but just couldn’t outwrestle Malenko so instead broke out some stiff looking strikes, catching Malenko off guard who wasn’t expecting such rough offence from Liger. Liger literally struck Malenko into a corner and busted out a violent exploder suplex from the corner and a hurricane DDT from the top turnbuckle. Moments later he busted out the Liger Bomb to put Malenko down for the count and retain his title in a fantastic main event. WINNER: Jushin Thunder Liger RATING: 73 / B- The bell had rung and Jushin Thunder Liger had been handed back his WWF Cruiserweight Championship when suddenly... Sabu appeared on the apron and flung a chair right into Liger’s face! Sabu went right after Liger, violently beating him down and attempting to rip Liger’s mask right off his face! Dean Malenko comes to Liger’s rescue though, grabbing the chair Sabu used and running him off with it. Earlier tonight Don Callis told Sabu to show him why he deserved a shot at the WWF Cruiserweight Championship and he’s done exactly that, at the expense of the current champion Jushin Thunder Liger! RATING: 59 / C SHOW GRADE: 66 / C+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Wrestling Observer Newsletter, April 1997, Week Two By: Dave Meltzer It came out this week that Rob Van Dam has been busted for smoking marijuana. You may have seen on WWF Smackdown this week that Cactus Jack saved Randy Savage from a Kliq beatdown, but it was apparently originally supposed to be RVD making the save instead of Foley. That was until Monday afternoon, when Vince McMahon & Jim Ross received the results of the latest round of drug tests. RVD tested positive for weed and was fined an undisclosed amount. He didn't get suspended, but he may pay the price creatively, as his main event push may be coming to an end soon. Don't expect him to job out to everyone, but also don't expect him to defeat any of the top guys any time soon. Keiji Mutoh may be out the door in WCW. He signed with the company in December 1994 for two years. Since December 1996, he's been working on a per-appearance basis. Now since he's not doing much (He's only wrestled four times since December 1996), he wants to do more and is looking at either NJPW or the WWF to jump to. Mutoh in NJPW would be amazing as we already know and I have no idea how Vince would book Mutoh. The WWF is apparently looking to revamp the women's divison. The division has been a bit stagnant over the past few months, with Madusa fending off most of her challengers. The WWF have looked into bringing in more Japanese talents, including the Inoue Sisters among others. There have also been rumblings of an all-women TV show on the WWF Network, but those talks haven't really amounted to anything yet. Speaking of Japanese women's wrestling, All Japan Women's Wrestling is in bad financial shape and may be gone sooner rather than later. Things have been going wrong for AJW for a while now, with the WWF poaching their top talent for their women's division and just a lull in the Japanese wrestling industry. Without AJW in the fold, the Joshi scene in Japan may have a gaping hole in it sooner rather than later. The Monday Night War continues to be won by the WWF. WWF Monday Night RAW drew around 43.5 million viewers worldwide this week, with their main event of Owen Hart & Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels & Vader and the TV debut of Sting. Meanwhile, WCW Monday Nitro drew around 29.0 million viewers worldwide this week, with their main event of The Guardian Angel defeating The Warrior to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The war in Mexico continues to be won by CMLL. CMLL got a 12.8 for Sin Limite de Tiempo this week, which featured Konnan defeating El Dandy in an excellent match. Meanwhile, AAA got a 4.1 for AAA TV, this week, which featured Rey Misterio Sr. going to a no contest with Pirata Morgan in a decent match. That's all for this week's edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Make sure to come back soon for more wrestling news from around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncrewed Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 WWF RAW is WAR, April 1997, Week Three Prediction Key Mark Henry vs Barry Horowitz Comments: Harlem Heat vs Local Talents Comments: Kensuke Sasaki vs Hardcore Holly Comments: The Bodydonnas vs Farooq & Kama Mustafa Comments: Chris Jericho vs Triple H Comments: Vader vs The Undertaker Comments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordofGustav Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Mark Henry vs Barry Horowitz Comments: Harlem Heat vs Local Talents Comments: Kensuke Sasaki vs Hardcore Holly Comments: The Bodydonnas vs Farooq & Kama Mustafa Comments: Chris Jericho vs Triple H Comments: Vader vs The Undertaker Comments: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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