Bockwinkel Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 So folks, you might remember I had an American Wrestling Association Diary running on here. Unfortunately, life got in the way, and when time came for me to want to go back to it the computer I had all my TEW 2016 files on had finally given up on me. It's unfortunate but it is what it is. Who knows, maybe one day I can start it over. For now I thought I'd try something different, with a new mod that has just been released. January, 1993 Eat your vitamins and say your prayers...it's safe to say those days of wrestling are coming to an end. While Hulkamania helped raise a generation in the eighties and propel the WWF into the number one spot in American wrestling. The people who grew up on Hogan, Savage, The Ultimate Warrior..they're growing up, their tastes are changing and some of them are outright leaving wrestling behind altogether as the new decade has rolled in and thus far wrestling has failed to adapt to their tastes. With a new decade, comes a new challenge for the WWF. Whilst the competition, WCW has been going through their own troubles, WWF had at least been able to remain confident in their position for some time. That is not going to be the case for much longer. The family friendly presentation isn't working any longer, the crazy cartoon style characters aren't working and the future is unknown. With a new flagship show, Monday Night Raw set to debut it's the perfect opportunity to mould and shape a new product, with a new generation, can the WWF avoid repeating history from falling into that period that many fans refer to as "The Dark Ages"? Or are the WWF's dire straits an inevitable future they have to face before finding their attitude? Find out here as we start our NEW Generation! ROSTER Afa Al Burke Bam Bam Bigelow Barry Hardy Barry Horowitz Beau Beverly Big Bossman Blake Beverly Bob Backlund Bobby Heenan Boni Backstone Bret Hart Brian Knobbs Bruce Prichard Brutus Beefcake Bushwhacker Butch Bushwhacker Luke Crush Damien Demento Dave Hebner Doink The Clown Duane Gill Earl Hebner Ed Moertti El Matador Fatu Gene Okerlund Gerald Brisco Giant Gonzalez Glen Ruth Gorilla Monsoon Harvey Wippleman Hulk Hogan Irwin R. Schyster Jack Doan Jack Lanza Jack Tunney Jason Knight Jerry Lawler Jerry Saggs Jim Brunzell Jim Duggan Jim Korderas Jim Powers Jimmy Hart JJ Dillon Joey Maggs Joey Marella Kamala Koko B. Ware Larry Matysik Lex Luger Lord Alfred Hayes Louie Spicolli Max Moon Mike Bell Mike Chioda Mike McGuirk Mike Sharpe Mr. Fuji Mr. Hughes Mr. Perfect Owen Hart Papa Shango Pat Patterson Paul Bearer Randy Savage Raymond Rougeau Razor Ramon Red Tyler Renet Goulet Reno Riggins Repo Man Ric Flair Rick Martel Rick Steiner Rikki Nelson Rob Bartlett Ross Greenberg Samu Scott Steiner Sean Mooney Sensational Sherri Sgt. Slaughter Shane Stevens Shawn Michaels Skinner Slick Tatanka Terry Taylor The Berzerker The Brooklyn Brawler Ted Dibiase The Predator The Undertaker The White Knight Tim White Tone Devito Tony Garea Typhoon Vince McMahon Virgil Yokozuna Owner Goals 1. Slowly get rid of the cartoon characters and gimmicks which are bloating our roster, whether that means changing gimmicks of certain wrestlers when I get the chance or outright cutting people I see no need for. There's good potential on this roster but it's totally distracted by the mess that is Vince clinging on the his eighties philosophy. 2. Use the older talent I have to actually help establish the New Generation. Whilst backstage politics still may play a part (this is a new mod afterall, I don't know who has creative control yet or not). My hope is to use the likes of Hogan, Savage and even Flair to some extent to put over our younger talent and help establish the New Generation stars as ACTUAL stars. The failure on WWF's part to do that I feel, is what helped contribute to "The Dark Ages" 3. We don't NEED a new Hogan. Putting faith in one star to be the backbone of the roster never made sense to me. There should be multiple stars, who can step in at any moment if the top guy gets injured, walks away, gets poached. If the Attitude Era could have two top guys, I don't know why the New Generation can't 4. Have fun. Whatever happens, whatever ratings I get. I just want to book my way, interact with the readers and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockwinkel Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Ladies and Gentlemen, The WWF is proud to present to you the very first wrestling card for it's NEW flagship sports entertainment product, Monday Night Raw, It's Uncooked, Uncut AND UNCENSORED! LIVE from New York City's Manhattan Center! Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman Yokozuna VS. Jim Duggan El Matador VS. Mr. Perfect Main Event Winner Faces Bret Hart at The Royal Rumble for the WWF Championship Lex Luger VS. Bob Backlund ALSO The Heartbreak Kid Will be bringing us a sensational edition of his Heartbreak Hotel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw88 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman Yokozuna VS. Jim Duggan El Matador VS. Mr. Perfect Main Event Winner Faces Bret Hart at The Royal Rumble for the WWF Championship Lex Luger VS. Bob Backlund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Bam Bam Bigelow Yokozuna Mr. Perfect Main Event Winner Faces Bret Hart at The Royal Rumble for the WWF Championship Lex Luger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradrach Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman This match? Yes PLEASE! Yokozuna VS. Jim Duggan El Matador VS. Mr. Perfect Main Event Winner Faces Bret Hart at The Royal Rumble for the WWF Championship Lex Luger VS. Bob Backlund Luger has to end up being in the rumble, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazwefc83 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Looking forward to seeing where this hoes. Bam bam bigelow Yokozuna Mr perfect Bob Backlund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinoKea Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Interested to see what you do with this diary. Bam Bam Bigelow def. Big Bossman Yokozuna def. Jim Duggan Mr. Perfect def. El Matador Lex Luger def. Bob Backlund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockwinkel Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Monday Night Raw: 001 LIVE From The Manhattan Center, New York Introduction <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Vince: WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! We are LIVE from the Manhattan Center in New York City! I'm Vince McMahon joined by my broadcast colleagues, Macho Man Randy Savage and who's this to my right? ROB BARTLETT ladies and Gentlemen that's right! Rob: It's great to be here Vince and you know what I'm excited to see tonight? That big guy with the diaper, what's his name? Yokozuma? I can't wait to see him SQUISH Jim Duggan in his match tonight Vince: I'd be careful getting YOKOZUNA'S name wrong there Rob he is a formidable figure here in the WWF and I wouldn't want to get on his bad side! Savage: Ohhhh yeah, Yoko ain't a man to be messed with! But you know what I'm excited about? THE MAIN EVENT! Yeah that's right, NUMBER ONE CONTENDERSHIP MATCH! On the very first episode! Winner faces Bret Hart at the Royal Rumble, it couldn't get any better than that! Vince: And also The Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels will be hosting his talk show, The Heartbreak Hotel tonight, he hasn't informed us what it will be regarding tonight or who his guest might be, so make sure to stay tuned folks, because anything could happen! It's Monday Night Raw, IT'S UNCOOKED! Rob: UNCUT! Savage: AND UNCENSORED OHHHHH YEAH! Opening Match Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Big Bossman The two big men brought the fight to one another in an impressive hard hitting bout to get the inaugural edition of Monday Night Raw kicked off. The athleticism on show could not be scoffed at, especially from men this size and stature. Bam Bam's offense was a little rougher and dirtier than Bossman's, trying to get a cheap shot in whenever he could. Any time Bam Bam tried to put Bossman away however, Bossman kept fighting back and refused to let it happen. Eventually, frustrations seemed to get the better of Bam Bam, in a moment of fury, he struck Bossman in the head with his own nightstick, intentionally getting himself disqualified! Bossman wins by DQ but doesn't look like the victor, as Bam Bam drops the nightstick on to the fallen and unconscious body of Bossman. Rated: 62 Jim Duggan VS. Yokozuna Yokozuna's dominance in the WWF continues as the big man couldn't get knocked down, even by Jim Duggan's constant high energy and motion. Multiple running clotheslines were attempted, but it seemed the big man wouldn't even wobble, shaking off the strikes that Duggan delivered to him. For most of the match, it seemed as if Yoko was just toying with him. Jim would try and take the big man off his feet once more with a running lariat, but instead was scooped up and slammed flat into the mat, before being dragged to the corner and becoming another victim of the BANZAI DROP! Yoko picks up an impressive victory. Rated:53 Post Match Promo Yokozuna is filmed entering the backstage area, where his manager, Mr. Fuji is waiting for him, laughing and smiling with a maniacal pride as he revelled in the dominating performance of his client. Mr. Fuji: Have you learned yet WWF? Have you learned that NOTHING can stop the power of MY Yokozuna! Day after day! Week after week! My Yokozuna proves himself time and time and time again! Well time is running out WWF! Time is running out before My Yokozuna gets REALLY mad if you do not give him the RESPECT that he DESERVES! And I...I will be unable to take responsibility for any actions that he may take! Head my warning WWF! You have ignored MY Yokozuna for FAR TOO LONG! And now? You shall face the consequences...Hahaha...Hahahahaha! Mr. Fuji: You shall bear witness to the fall of all your heroes, the collapse of all of your legends, the DESTRUCTION...of every obstacle that you prop in my Yokozuna's way! YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE WWF! You should have given MY YOKOZUNA a title shot, the moment you beared witness to his MIGHT! But you delayed...you waited...out of fear...out of COWARDICE! Well now...MY YOKOZUNA, will take matters into his own hands...and he will create a path of total and utter annihilation, until he has that WWF Championship around his waist...and I think I know EXACTLY where he should start! Don't you Yokozuna? Yoko: BANZAI!! Rated: 73 El Matador VS. Mr. Perfect A great athletic and technical mat wrestling exhibition here tonight between these two competitors, lots of back and forth, fast paced action throughout, both men testing each other's abilities as they try to outmaneuver each other. In an unfortunate turn, as Mr. Perfect spun around El Matador to get out of a hold, he pushed El Matador forward, causing him to collide with the referee and sending both El Matador and the referee to the ground. Whilst both men were down, a sudden arrival made themselves known from the crowd... Ric Flair! It;s Ric Flair! The nature Boy hops over the barricade! He charges the ring! Mr. Perfect has his back turned! Turn around Mr. Perfect! TURN AROUND! Flair delivers a low blow to perfect, sending him tumbling to the floor! The Ref didn't see it! El Matador didn't see it as he's getting to his feet! Flair rolls out the ring and slowly makes his way up the ramp as Matador gets the cover! No! No! Matador wins! With the interference from Flair the Matador wins! What the heck was this all about?! Rated: 64 Heartbreak Hotel <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cRxEW_SXP0Q" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The ring is all made up for Shawn Michaels talk show segment, the Heartbreak Hotel, with a heart shaped bed sat in the center of the ring, red silk curtains, neon lighting and roses spread across the mat. The Heartbreak Kid is already in the ring, sprawld across the bed, leaning his head against his hand with a confident smirk as he takes in the hateful response from the crowd. He's joined as always by his manager, Sensational Sheri who is carrying the Intercontinental belt for him. Shawn hops up off the bed and checks his reflection in the title, running his hands through his hair and blowing a kiss to Sherri, before grabbing a microphone, chewing gum as he prepares to address the crowd... Shawn Michaels Well...well...well...you know I don't mean to be rude...but, man am I getting bored with the competition around here! Have you not noticed? I haven't got a contender for my title yet! Bret Hart's gonna' get a contender, oh yeah that much is for sure, we'll find that out tonight? But me? I'm just left here, sitting, wondering, waiting for somebody, anybody worthy enough to come up and take a shot! And you know the sad thing? I think the real reason I haven''t got myself a contender? Is coz there ain't nobody man enough, nobody brave enough...and let's face it...nobody good enough to face me! Shawn Michaels I mean have you taken a look at the roster! We got clowns, we got repo men, we got brawler's, we got Matador's, we got Nasty Boys, Demento's...whatever the hell a demento is...but an actual, honest to god CONTENDER? Well the WWF seems in short supply of those these days? Wrestlers? Athletes? Well color me unimpressed if this is the place I'm supposed to be finding them? Because all I see is a circus, full of clowns who aren't worth my time! Shawn Michaels Oh ho! How could I forget! You want proof? You want proof that I'm not just full of hot air? Take a look right over there! Get the cameras! Get the cameras and aim them right on over at the commentary table! The camera pans over to the commentary table, the fans cheering as we see Vince, Rob and Randy looking slightly confused as to why they are being brought into the conversation Shawn Michaels Tell me what you see folks!, I'll give you some time. Obviously we got Vince McMahon there in the middle...we got some washed up radio host that's been tryin' to play comedian all night long...and then we have YOU... Shawn leans against the ropes and points directly at Macho Man Randy Savage, the crowd cheers as the camera zooms its focus in on the Macho Man, clearly looking confused as he turns to Vince for some sort of clarification as to what is going on, Vince just shrugs looking as baffled as Randy did. Randy's eyes turn back focused to Shawn, as he raises from his commentary table and motions as if to ask him what he wants Shawn Michaels I know it's been a while since you've stepped into a ring there "Macho Man"...you don't mind doing it for little old me do ya? Come on...step on in! Ladies and gentlemen! My guest for this edition of the Heartbreak Hotel! MACHO MAN, RANDY SAVAGE! The fans roar out in applause and appreciation, as Macho Man turns back to look at Vince once more for clarification. Vince again shrugs, and motions to the ring. Saying he's welcome to go if he wants. Macho takes his hat off, placing it on the commentary table before slowly making his way into the ring, standing toe to toe, face to face with Shawn... Shawn Michaels Dear god look at you...have you actually taken a look at yourself lately? I've got a mirror if you need it Randy honestly! Look at you! What are you? What have you become! I remember...I remember the Randy Savage who used to stand up on top of these turnbuckles, way on up on his tip toes...and deliver elbow drops with picture perfect precision! I remember the Randy Savage who formed the Mega Powers with Hulk Hogan! I remember the Randy Savage...who caused the fans to cry tears of joy...when Miss Elizabeth came running to his side to reunite with him after he was made to retire! Randy's stature suddenly tightens up with frustration, he takes his sunglasses off, his eyes wide with anger and frustration at the mention of Miss Elizabeth..., his face turning red slightly. Randy Savage Now wait just one god damned minute! Shawn Michaels No YOU WAIT RANDY! YOU WAIT! You wait while I remind you what you used to be...and then you turn around and look at what you've become! Look where you're sitting! And who you're sitting next to! What the hell are you? YOU'RE Macho Man Randy Savage?! You?! You're the Macho Man? The Macho Madness? The Macho KING?! OHHHH YEAH DIG IT! Nah...whoever that man was, he sure as hell must be dead...because I ain't lookin' at him right now! I'm lookin' at a cartoon character! S man in a funny hat! With any ounce of glory, any ounce of pride, any ounce of ability that he had faded away...as he's resorted to being nothing more than a catchphrase machine on a commentary table! You are the perfect example Randy of exactly what I'm saying! The WWF has become a circus and you? You've become it's BIGGEST clown! NO WONDER ELIZABETH LEFT YOU! Randy suddenly snaps, reaching out and grabbing Shawn by his neck, the audience screams in delight as Randy almost lifts Shawn up off his feet.The Heartbreak Kid kicks his legs desperately, reaching out and grasping at Randy's arm that's clutching and choking him by the throat, trying with all of his might to release himself from Randy's grasp. Suddenly, Randy's hold of Shawn is broken, as Sensational Sherri charges from behind and delivers a blow to the back of Randy's head with the Intercontinental Championship! Sending the Macho Man straight to the floor. Shawn stops to catch his breath for a moment, as Sheri rushes to his aide to help him, getting his hair back in order, screaming out to the ring attendants to "GET HIM SOME WATER! GET HIM SOME WATER!" Sherri delivers a kick to the downed Randy's head. Shawn gets on his knees, lifting Randy's unconscious head up, before delivering an insulting spit to his face. The two leave the ring, to the absolute furor of the crowd, as ring attendants and E.M.Ts rush to help Randy Savage who is still out in the ring... Rated: 84 Main Event Bob Backlund VS. Lex Luger The Main Event sees the power and the strength of Lex Luger up against the natural wrestling talent off Bob Backlund. Although Bob was certainly smaller in stature, his mat wrestling knowledge managed to get him out of some tight spots that others may not have been able to escape when against Lex! Bob managed to draw from the energy of the crowd and bring the fight to Lex, even managing to get him locked in the chicken wing! It seemed as if Bob may have picked the upset, when the outright strength of Luger came to show itself. Lex powered out of the chicken wing and locked Bob in his own submission move, the torture rack, cracking and stretching the back of Backlund. Eventually, the resilient Backlund had to give up, before being tossed to the ground like a ragdoll by the victorious Luger. Rated: 59 After The Match Raw fades out on the image of the WWF Champion Bret Hart coming out to the ramp, staring down Lex Luger as he celebrates his victory and becoming the number one contender. Lex's celebrations halt as he notices Bret on the ramp and leans against the ropes, motioning to the champ that he's coming for that belt... Rated: 68 Final Rating: 59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockwinkel Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 I was really happy with writing this, had a lot of fun, especially the HBK/Randy Savage Segment. It's a good foundation for where I want to go and for the build up to the Rumble which then of course leads into Mania. But of course, this isn;t just what the write thinks, but the readers. What were your favorite segments? What were your least favorite? Any advice for going forward? What would you like to see going forward? Anything Else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricX Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Great job. I'm excited to see where you take the WWF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munit Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Staked roster. Hoping someone we don't usually see get pushed take that brass ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCannon Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Awesome era. Do you know if you can keep Flair? What's your plans for monthly events? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockwinkel Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrCannon" data-cite="MrCannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Awesome era. Do you know if you can keep Flair?<p> What's your plans for monthly events?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> By the looks of it Flair wont be with me past the Rumble. Will try and cheer him up but wont break the bank to keep him if there's no keeping him.</p><p> Still debating monthly events, will try and use the In Your House concept to make more unique themed events possibly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Monday Night Raw Match Card:</strong></p><p> The Bushwhackers VS. The Headshrinkers</p><p> Brutus Beefcake VS. Ric Flair</p><p> Crush VS. Shawn Michaels</p><p> Damien Demento VS. Bret Hart</p></div><p></p><p></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smw88 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 <p><strong>The Bushwhackers</strong> VS. The Headshrinkers</p><p> Brutus Beefcake VS. <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> Crush VS. <strong>Shawn Michaels</strong></p><p> Damien Demento VS. <strong>Bret Hart</strong></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 <p>The Headshrinkers</p><p> Ric Flair</p><p> Shawn Michaels</p><p> Bret Hart</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazwefc83 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 <p>Bushwhackers VS. The <strong>Headshrinkers</strong></p><p> <strong>Brutus Beefcake</strong> VS. Ric Flair</p><p> <strong>Crush</strong> VS. Shawn Michaels</p><p> Damien Demento VS. <strong>Bret Hart</strong></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockwinkel Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Bushwhackers VS. The Headshrinkers Brutus Beefcake VS. Ric Flair Crush VS. Shawn Michaels Damien Demento VS. Bret Hart Hey just wanted to say thanks for taking a peek at the diary! Couldn't have started it without your mod. I hope you stick around and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horseman4lyfe Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Monday Night Raw Match Card: The Bushwhackers VS. The Headshrinkers sorry but the Sheephereders were never the same once Vince neutered them Brutus Beefcake VS. Ric Flair Even if Your not able to keep Flair, I can't see jobbing him out to Hogan's BFF Crush VS. Shawn Michaels HBK takes this one Damien Demento VS. Bret Hart Hart is not loosing here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockwinkel Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Monday Night Raw: 002</p><p> From The XL Center, Connecticut</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Introduction</p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Wi7CeBN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wi7CeBN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EAzB51M.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EAzB51M.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Vince McMahon</strong></p><p> <strong>WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! </strong>We're coming to you tonight from the XL Center in Conneticut with another <strong>ACTION PACKED</strong> show! I'm joined by one of my fellow broadcast partners, Rob Bartlett. Now folks, you may be wondering where my other broadcast partner <strong>RANDY SAVAGE</strong> is, well he's currently in the backstage area, about to have a meeting with none other than the WWF President, Jack Tunney!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p> Yeah that's right Vince, last week that Heartbreak PUNK Shawn Michaels delivered a couple cheap shots, both verbally and physically to the Macho Man and he's lookin' for justice! He'll be back with us soon on the table tonight folks don't you worry!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Vince McMahon</strong></p><p> That's right, now in terms of our action tonight, something to look forward to The Nature Boy Ric Flair in action against Brutus Beefcake. Now in case you missed it last week ladies and gentlemen, Flair interfered in Mr. Perfect's match last week against El Matador and our man on the scene, Mean Gene Okerlund will be looking to get some answers from him tonight!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p> Speakin' of answers Vince, Big Bossman is lookin' for answers and he's lookin' for justice after Bam Bam Bigelow delivered a shot in their match with Bossman's own nightstick! And speakin' of that beatnick Shawn Michaels earlier, he's in a non title match against Crush tonight and after what he did to Macho Man? I hope that HBK gets<strong> CRUSHED</strong> tonight</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Vince McMahon</strong></p><p> And of course there's our main event, more non title action as our WWF Champion faces off against Damien Demento! With Lex Luger crowned the new number one contender, a win is a necessity for the champion here tonight! All that and more to look forward to tonight on Monday Night Raw. It's <strong>UNCOOKED!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rob Bartlett</strong></p><p><strong> UNCENSORED!</strong></p><p> </p><p> Vince McMahon</p><p> <strong>AND UNCUT!</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>My Hands Are Tied...</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="m5ok6t5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m5ok6t5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bFq7W1d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bFq7W1d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We go backstage to the office of the President for WWF Operations, Jack Tunney who is sat behind his desk as a flustered, red faced and frustrated Macho Man Randy Savage slams his hands on the desk, it seems we had joined the two in mid conversation and things aren't looking good for the Macho Man as they are discussing the events that transpired last week with Shawn Michaels</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p><strong> WHAT DO YOU MEAN MY CONTRACT WON'T ALLOW IT! I WON'T ACCEPT THAT!</strong> Come on Tunney! You saw what he did last week! You saw how he embarrassed me! You saw how he and Sherri <strong>ATTACKED ME! I CAN'T LET IT STAND! I REFUSE TO LET IT STAND!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF President Jack Tunney</strong></p><p> Randy I understand your frustrations! And I assure you there will be consequences for what Shawn did to you last week...But please you have to understand that legally speaking my hands are tied! Once you joined the commentary team your contract had to be adjusted to a non competitive status! Right now I can't allow you to get into a ring again without facing sports commissions and despite what happened to you last week? They do things by the book Randy, no exceptions. That means fines for the WWF if you compete under this contract. That means legal action that we just can't risk taking!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p><strong> SCREW YOUR LEGAL ACTION! I WANT SHAWN MICHAELS! YOU HEAR ME!</strong> I want to get my hands on him...if it's the last thing I do <strong>YEAH!</strong> And I don't care what it is I have to do to make it happen! Now come on Jack, there must be some strings you can pull!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF President Jack Tunney</strong></p><p> Randy, the only way I can currently allow you to compete in a WWF Ring is by organising a waiver. It will remove WWF of any responsibility and legal obligation to treat you as a member of our non wrestling staff. I can get that organised but...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Randy Savage</strong></p><p><strong> GET THE PAPERWORK TUNNEY! I'LL SIGN IT RIGHT NOW!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>WWF President Jack Tunney</strong></p><p> Randy it isn't that simple. In order to book you in your return match, I'll need your competitot to sign the waiver as well to prove they accept the match. That mean you would need to get Shawn Michaels to agree to the match as well...</p><p> </p><p> Randy falls silent in what is a rare moment for him as the realisation dawns on him of the rock and the hard place that Shawn Michaels has gotten him stuck in. Without the approval of Shawn. Randy will never get his retribution...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 71</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Bushwahackers VS. The Headshrinkers</strong></p><p> <img alt="H0AAeKp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/H0AAeKp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="U8HjRDj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/U8HjRDj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> VS. <img alt="mmPG5T7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mmPG5T7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMAEHOE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMAEHOE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Tag team action gets us started off this week as The Bushwhackers face off against The Headshrinkers. It's a tough man compeitition it seems as both The Headshrinkers and Bushwhackers are able to fend off each others blows and stay stood when normal men would easily falter and fall. The surprising fast pace of the Headshrinkers would be what managed togive them the upperhand as combined with their strong style it made for a deadly combination and was what got them the upper hand in the end against the Bushwhackers. Fatu would pick up the win after delivering a thunderous running body splash to Bushwhacker Luke for the pin.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 52</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Justice For Bossman</p><p> <img alt="vQORZpI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vQORZpI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7smyELu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7smyELu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mean Gene Okerlund</strong></p><p> Ladies and Gentlemen Mean Gene here, I'm currently backstage with none other than the Big Bossman who last week saw an attack in his match against Bam Bam Bigelow, with his very own nightstick. It seems The Bossman does not forgive easily and he certainly doesn't forget as he has words for Bam Bam Bigelow here tonight!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Big Bossman</strong></p><p> That's right Mean gene! I've got words for Bam Bam and when I have my way? You can bet I've got some hard times in store for him too! Bam Bam! I hope you're listening brother because there's a special place in my books reserved for cowards like you! You couldn't get the job done last week against me and you refused to face it! That's what that attack was all about! You tried and you tried and credit to you for that but you couldn't get the pin and instead of continuing the fight like a man! You took a cheap shot like a coward...not only that, but you did it with my very own nightstick! I want you to know Bam Bam, I'm lookin' for a rematch. Bossman doesn't take no easy wins. I won by disqualification? Big deal. I was flat on the mat, I was knocked out! I was humiliated! I don't call that a victory and certainly not against trash like you! I'm askin' for a rematch Bam Bam, name the time, name the place and I'll come runnin to make things right. Injustice was done against me last week Gene and I refuse to let it go unanswered!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="h1he3Lg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h1he3Lg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> All of a sudden Bossman is taken out by a charging Bam Bam Bigelow from out of frame. Mean Gene runs off to the sidelines as Bigelow deliveres another cheap shot to Bossman, two weeks running. Knocking the big man down to the ground. Bigelow delivers a few kicks to add insult to injuury, not saying a word as he stared down at the flattened body of his challenger. Before walking off screen...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 41</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>An Insulting Lack Of Gratitude</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5XO9XMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5XO9XMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> Well, well, well...it looks like the chickens have FINALLY come home to roost, WOO! It seems that memories are short here in the WWF! Including YOURS Perfect! Well if Slcik Ric needs to remind you of just what it is you owe him, but never gave him. I'll be happy to do so! See if you'll recall it wasn't too long ago when Mr. Perfect and I were ridin' high together, thick as thieves! I even considered him a prtoge! Somebody that I could pass on my knowledge! My experience! My expertise! He was going to be MY student! And that my friends...is a gift worth more than any monetary amount your feeble little minds can put together!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> BUT WHAT DID I GET INSTEAD PERFECT?! I'LL TELL YA' WHAT I GOT! I GOT AN INSULTING LACK OF GRATITUDE! THAT'S WHAT I GOT! You treated me like a fool! You took my insane amount of charity, you took my gift, you took my experience, my knowledge, my GREATNESS and you THREW IT IN THE TRASH! You threw it in the trash when you started listening to the people in the stands! They told you that you didn't need me Perfect! They told you that you could do better than me! I'm sorry? Did I miss something? Can somebody please check for me that I'm STILL RIC FLAIR? Because the last time I checked my name was RIC FLAIR! And to assume for even THE SLIGHTEST SECOND...that YOU...could do better without me? Well brother...you may as well have spat in my face.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair</strong></p><p> That's why I ruined your match last week Perfect! That's why I cost you your victory! Because you DARED TO COST ME MY DIGNITY! And I'm sorry perfect but my dignity? Is worth FAR MORE than any measly little victory that you can scrap together! If you're SMART! You'll come runnin' back! On your knees, your hands clasped together as you BEG me to take you back with open arms!That's if you're smart Perfect...and if I'm kind...ONLY if I'm kind..I might...I MIGHT consider it, but chances are...you ain't that smart and if worst comes to worst well...don't say I didn't try and offer you the easy way out Perfect. Because doin' things the hard way? That's somethin' I'm very used to doin by now...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 63</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Brutus Beefcake VS. Ric Flair</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="HnABYKL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HnABYKL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5XO9XMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5XO9XMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> High energy and hard hitting action from Brutus Beefcake faced off against the more methodical approach of the established in ring veteran Ric Flair. Ric let Brutus expend his energy, taking hits where he could afford to and allowing the relentless methodology of Beefcake to expend his steam quicer. As the sixty minute man was conditioned for the long haul. Eventually Flair would make the comeback, making his fight against Beefcake easier as Brutus became gassed from his early onslaught of attacks. Flair would get the win in the end after synching in his patened Figure Four leglock and getting the submission for the win</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 61</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>After The Match..</strong>.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5XO9XMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5XO9XMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="feZsp3x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/feZsp3x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Mr. Perfect would rush the ring to try and get his hands on Ric Flair as revenge for his interference last week. The Nature Boy saw the attack coming though and quickly hightailed it out of the ring and hopped right on over the barricade. Escaping through the crowd as Mr. Perfect stared him down, muttering what some could only assume to be obscenities to each other as their confrontation would have to wait for another day...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 65</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Crush VS. Shawn Michaels</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="NIVhMSl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NIVhMSl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0YD3jvm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0YD3jvm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Shawn Michaels delivers his usual boastful, arrogant performance. Acting far higher and far mightier than he actually was, especially against the likes of Cursh. It wasn't long before Crush put an end to Shawn's boyish antics. Grabbing the Heartbreak Kid by the hair and driving him down into the mat with an overpowering lariat. After that, Shawn quickly became all business, as just last week he was claiming there was nobody who could pose a challenging threat to his status as the Intercontinental Champion. Suddenly, Shawn turned from cocky to outright cowardly, devolving into dirty tactics. Taking cheap shts whenever he could to give him little advantages throughout the match and using his manager Sherri to his advantage. At one point in the match however, drama suddenly escalated...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="m5ok6t5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/m5ok6t5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xhqh5pb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xhqh5pb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Randy Savage emerged from the commentary table! Seeming to act against the words of warning of Jack Tunney. He stayed outside the ring but began shouting down Shawn Michaels. It wasn't long before Sensational Sherri got involved. The two got into a shouting match which Savage pushed her away from! He hopped up onto the apron, distracting Shawn from his match for a moment. Savage was begging Michaels to let him fight, to which Shawn was shaking his head. He got up close and personal to the Macho Man, Spitting in his face and delivering a slap, Before Sensational Sherri came from behind and delivered a disgusting low blow to the Macho Man, sending him careening to the floor!</p><p> </p><p> Shawn would manage to duck under a running clothesline from Crush, delivering a Super Kick which would get him the victory.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 70</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Excellence Executed...</strong></p><p> <img alt="J7wNdrQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J7wNdrQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> We go to a segment which seemed to have been filmed previously as we are in a gym. An empty gym, clearly being occupied by only the current Number One Contender in what seems to be after hours as it seems dark outside through the fans can see of the windows which are in the fraee. Our number one contender, Lex Luger is sat on a bench press. Sweating, Panting, rubbing his face with a towel. He's already been working out. With a bottle of water by his side. He takes a swig and let's out a long, almost relieved sigh. He chuckles to himself, clearly a lot on his mind, as he addresses the camera currently focused on him. </p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> Why did it have to be you Bret?</p><p> </p><p> Lex rubs his chin in thought and contemplation, but clearly in a mocking, sarcastic manner as he spoke directly to the WWF Champion.</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> After a decade of syin our prayers and eating our vitamins, the WWF was left with a huge vacuum to fill once those red and yellow boots went away for Hollywood deals. The WWF lost their great hero. Their great champion...their great attraction and in a desperate rush to fill the spot, to replace the big dog who had been running the show for the majority of the eighties. The WWF went looking for somebody, anybody who thery could try to polish up and pretend there was some semblance of prestige and pride in being the face of their company. And it just so happened that person turned out to be you...</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> I call it luck. I call it good fortune. I call it you getting there first! Because I wasn't here yet Bret! I wasn't here when that opportunity opened up! I wasn't here when Hulk Hogan went on hiatus! I wasn't here when the WWF needed a new champion! Because I guarantee you if I was? You would never have even gotten within ten feet of that belt...</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> It's funny. I left that other company, because I was frustrated, because I was angry, because I felt that I would get a better opportunity here in New York. With all the old dinosaurs fading into extinction. With new faces rising to the top...I knew it was the perfect opportunity for me to jump ship and to make a name for myself but if you told me back when I was in that other place that it would be this damned easy? I would never have believed you! Yet here I am, on the second ever episode of Monday Night Raw, two weeks to go until The Royal Rumble...two weeks until I change the face of this company for the better and leave you trailing in the dust where you belong!</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> I mean look at you Bret! No offence...you're good, you're damn good but you just don't look like championship material. Our previous champion had twenty four inch pyhons and muscles that could rip through every shirt he had! You? You're nothing, you're a okaceholder, a paper champion. Someone to put down on the record so the company can at least say they tried to look legitimate while they search for a better candidate. Well now? They've found it...and it won't be too long before you find yourself back in regular territory. Wondering if you'll ever get another shot, watching bigger and better men achieve things you could only dream of!</p><p> </p><p> Luger takes another swig of water, swirling it around his mouth before swallowing and letting out another sigh of relief, flashing a smug toothy grin to the camera as he flexed his muscles for any possible female fans of this egotist.</p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger</p><p> I want you to take a real good look at that Belt Bret, hold on tight to it as much you can over the course of these next two weeks, take a picture if you must. Ask the WWF for as much reels of footage as they have of you with that belt...because they will be the only meories of success in this company that you'll have after I am through with you at the Royal Rumble! The excellence of execution? Well color me unimpressed! At the Roayl Rumble, I want everyone to capture the moment! Because if Bret Hart is what the WWF calls the image of excellence? Then Lex Luger will be the one who makes sure that excellence? Is executed...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated: 64</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52176" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Bret Hart VS. Damien Demento</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="vTUarpH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vTUarpH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="y61XRAF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/y61XRAF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> And to finish off the evening our WWF Champion faces off in non title competition against Damien Demento in what may have been a surprise showing for those watching at home! Bret Hart and Demento showcased a suprising amount of competition and in ring psychology against one another. Damien's strange brutish offence played as a good counter balance to Bret's technical masterclass of mat wrestling. Bret was surprisingly cornered and taken aback by Damien's in ring performance as were the WWF fans. Although in the end, Bret came out on top as expected after taking Damien out with the Piledriver. The WWF fan base seemed to give Damien more attention as a result of this outing.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rated:75</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Rating: 65</strong></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bockwinkel Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 MONDAY NIGHT RAW MATCH CARD Damien Demento VS. Jim Duggan Rick Martel VS. Virgil Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Typhoon Main Event Lex Luger & Jerry Lawler VS. Bret Hart & Owen Hart ALSO Shawn Michaels isn't finished with Randy Savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KyTeran Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Damien Demento VS. Jim Duggan Rick Martel VS. Virgil Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Typhoon Main Event Lex Luger & Jerry Lawler VS. Bret Hart & Owen Hart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bockwinkel Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Sorry for the delay folks, been a busy couple weeks with work and COVID madness. Updates should be more regular as things are now calming down again. Monday Night Raw: 003 LIVE From The Civic Center, Philadelphia Introduction <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6EPVBwuxWA" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Vince McMahon WELCOME EVERYONE TO MONDAY NIGHT RAW! I'm Vince McMahon joined as always by my broadcast partners THE MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE AND ROB BARTLETT! Tonight we've got an action packed edition of Monday Night Raw, with our main event garnering excitement all across the wrestling world! It's the Number One Contender, Lex Luger, facing off against the WWF Champion Bret Hart in TAG TEAM ACTION! In Bret's corner? None other than his brother Owen Hart and in Luger's corner, that weasel Jerry The King Lawler! It's bound to be an exciting bout that you folks won't want to miss! Rob Bartlett You know what I'm looking forward to Vince? Seeing how things develop with Bam Bam Bigelow! He's punked out the Bossman not once, but twice now and if there's one thing that you can count on for the Big Bossman, is that he NEVER stops chasing for justice! Randy Savage ....And I hear that our Intercontinental Champion has some more choice words for me! If he's not a coward! IF HE AIN'T SCARED OF THE MACHO MAN! I HOPE...I PRAY...THAT IT'S TO TEWLL ME HE SPOKE TO PRESIDENT JACK TUNNEY TO GIVE ME THE MATCH WE BOTH KNOW HE'S TRYING TO AVOID! Vince McMahon The tension is rising, the drama is palpable and it's alllllll yet to be witnessed here tonight, LIVE on MONDAY NIGHT RAW, IT'S UNCOOKED! Randy Savage UNCENSORED! Rob Bartlett AND UNCUT! Damien Demento VS. Jim Duggan The show got off to an interesting open as the strange and mysterious Damien Demento faced off against good old reliable Jim Duggan. Whilst Jim put up a good fight and had the backing of the WWF fanbase behind him to fuel his unrelenting energy, the unorthodox style of Damien was one that Jim was unprepared to face against. Damien would eventually manage to pull the upset over Duggan and pick up the victory to kick off this edition of Monday Night Raw to the shock of many of the fans in attendance and watching at home. Rated: 51 29 Men Shall Be Destroyed... Mr. Fuji And so...the Royal Rumble looms closer, day after day, week after week...thirty men shall enter...and only one man shall leave and what is it that makes this year's Royal Rumble so special? What is it that makes the fate of my YOKOZUNA UNDENIABLE? For the first time ever...the winner of this Royal Rumble? Will go on to face the WWF Champion at WRESTLEMANIA! The beginnings of a new tradition and what better way to start off a new American tradition...then by destroying every single American hero you have?! What better way to make an impact, than by CRUSHING your puny excuse for wrestlers one...by...one! Mr. Fuji I can say, with great pride and incredible honor...that MY YOKOZUNA has been CONFIRMED as a participant in this year's Royal Rumble...and really? That's the only name you need to know about, isn't it? No other name matters, no other wrestler will be able to compare...I am sure that they'll try. I'm sure they will all put up a fight and for a matter of fact I HOPE THAT'S WHAT THEY DO...Because what better way to showcase the pure, unmatched POWER OF MY YOKOZUNA...than to stand back in awe...as twenty nine other men...shall be DESTROYED! Mr. Fuji If you're a betting man...head on over to Vegas, put your money on my Yokozuna...and tune in to the Royal Rumble...to watch history in the making... Yokozuna BANZAI! Rated: 67 Rick Martel VS. Virgil One particular criticism that writer's at publications such as the Observer might be that Monday Night Raw is home to some...short matches in it's infancy right now. This...this is one of those matches. To say that Rick Martel squashed, dominated, humiliated, put away, destroyed, obliterated Virgil? Would all be appropriate descriptors for exactly how this match went down. However, it certainly was a very impressive showing and those very same writers that criticise the WWF for their short matches, might instead see this as a way to try and showcase Rick Martel as a member of their roster as his sublime technical wrestling could not be denied in this otherwise popcorn match Rated: 61 Meanwhile Backstage... It seems that chaos had erupted in the men's locker room whilst the action was going on in ring. Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect who have been having back and forth encounters over the past couple weeks had finally gotten into the same room at the same time and a shouting match had occurred between the two, which quickly erupted into a locker room brawl! Whilst the other wrestlers in the locker room stepped aside and some even cheered the fight on, security was trying to rush in as Ric Flair BASHED Perfect's face against one of the locker room doors! The security managed to break through the other wrestlers and pull Ric Flair away from a downed Perfect. Dragging Flair away kicking and screaming that he wasn't done with Perfect yet. Not by a long shot... Rated: 70 Bam Bam Bigelow VS. Typhoon An impressive big man match that sadly didn't win over the crowd the way that the WWF might not have hoped. Bam Bam and Typhoon, both surprisingly athletic men for their size and stature collided against one another in a competitive and surprisingly speedy paced match, where the two would charge against one another and collide and criss cross against the ropes. Unfortunately, whether it was a case of the personalities in the ring, or the fans not used to this style of big man match from the WWF, it didn't garner the reaction that it could have. Still a good match for Monday Night Raw and a good win for Bam Bam, giving him some much needed momentum. Rated: 59 After The Match As Bam Bam was celebrating his victory, Big Bossman would charge the ring with his nightstick in hand and finally get to enact some sort of revenge as he CLOBBERED Bam Bam Bigelow in the back of the head with his nightstick, knocking him clean out cold and flat out on the mat. Bossman felt no need to add any further insult to injury, simply yelling at the fallen Bam Bam, words which could not be picked up by the microphone. Although this minor victory can go to Bossman, it seems inevitable that another match between these two men lays in waiting Rated: 49 I Hope You're Comfortable... <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cRxEW_SXP0Q" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> The Heartbreak Kid, The Intercontinental Champion, Shawn Michaels does his usual dance to the ring, with his manager Sensational Sherri not far behind him, carrying his championship belt for him as he primps and poses for some of the women in the front row who are trying to reach out and grab him, their hopes for a moment with the Heartbreak Kid are dashed by Sherri who steps in the way and shouts them down, threatening to slap them silly before motioning for Shawn what they were coming out to address, pointing right down the rampway towards the ring and specifically, towards the commentary table. Shawn nods with a devilish grin on his face and makes his way right around the ring, clearly not intending to enter it, but instead, grabbing a microphone from a ring hand...and standing right in front of the commentary table as his music fades out... Shawn Michaels Hey Randy...I like your desk, looks very snug, it looks very cozy...let's admit it...it looks...it looks like home for you...doesn't it? I certainly hope that you're comfortable there Randy because from where I'm standing? I don't see you stepping away from this table for a long...long...LONG time...see, from where I'm standing? That ring...that ring right behind me? You remember that ring don't you? I hope so...that ring? That ring is MY HOME, it's where I thrive, it's where I succeed...it's where whether these people love me, or whether they hate me...I put on a show that they will never EVER FORGET And why? BECAUSE I CAN! Shawn Michaels AND YOU? You used to be able to do that too didn't you? And I've been hearing through the grapevine, that you've been wanting to do it again...ever since our little encounter at The Heartbreak Hotel I've been hearing. "Randy wants a match with you Shawn. Just one more match Shawn. WHY DON'T YOU GIVE IT TO HIM SHAWN?!" And you know something? I'm real tempted. I am Randy. I was this close...when I saw you last week, filled with rage, red in the face, your eyes wide and wild begging, pleading with Jack Tunney...to give you the match with me. I almost felt like going to see Jack Tunney myself and telling him "You know what...sign it" Shawn Michaels But I didn't do it Randy. You know why? Randy jumps up from the commentary table, finally having enough with Shawn's prodding, throwing his headset to the ground, red faced and wild eyed Randy Savage BECAUSE YOU'RE A COWARD! THAT'S WHY! Shawn Michaels Woah! Excuse me? Did I hear that right? Sherri...did...did you hear what I heard? Sensational Sherri You know I did baby. I think you should file a complaint. Randy Savage FILE A COMPLAINT?! Shawn Michaels Randy...did you even read your contract when you agreed to become a commentator? Last time I checked, commentators are supposed to be impartial, commentators are not supposed to agitate, threaten, interfere...or insult the in ring talent. Now if I heard you correctly Randy...I believe you just insulted me. Is that what you did Randy? Should I go to Jack Tunney and file a complaint about one of his commentators insulting the in ring talent? Because I could easily do that and make sure you never appear on a WWF show ever again! The fans couldn't help but look on in shock, as for the first time ever. The Macho Man Randy Savage...let me repeat that...THE MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE...fell silent. His anger was clear, his frustration was reaching boiling point and then the mention of going away forever was brought up and suddenly...silence. Shawn Michaels That's what I thought...now before you rudely interrupted. I was explaining why I'm NOT going to be letting you have that match you so CLEARLY desperately need! Trust me Randy. I wanted it too. I did! But when that temptation was creeping and crawling through my heart, it was temptation for a match I know I would never have...a match with the OLD Randy Savage...a match with the REAL Randy Savage. Not this jumped up imposter sat behind a commentary desk with an earpiece on his head, looking like a fool every Monday Night! Facing you? That would be bad for my image...bad for MY career. You think I want to stop here? At the Intercontinental Championship? No,no, no sunshine...I want to get to the top of the mountain...and facing you...in your current state? That would only pull me back down and brother? I was pulled down by people like you for far too long when you were in your prime...I won't let it happen now that you've faded away. Shawn Michaels No...instead, what YOU are gonna do is sit there LIKE A GOOD LITTLE COMMENTATOR and you're gonna call a match next week. A match that will decide MY NUMBER ONE CONTENDER for the Royal Rumble...and then...at the Royal Rumble? You'll sit there again, LIKE A GOOD LITTLE COMMENTATOR...and call MY MATCH, where I WILL DEFEND MY CHAMPIONSHIP And then? LIKE A GOOD LITTLE COMMENTATOR...You'll sit there week...after week...after week...wishing...praying...begging...until I won't even acknowledge you any more. I'll have moved on to bigger and better things than YOU Randy...but like a good little commentator...you'll just sit there...call matches...and wither away into obscurity. What a fitting end to your career huh? NOT WITH A BANG...but with a whimper! Rated: 83 MAIN EVENT Bret Hart and Owen Hart VS. Lex Luger and Jerry Lawler VS. It was tag team action that brought Monday Night Raw to an end this week as Bret and Lex Luger stepped in a ring together for the first time since Luger was crowned the number one contender. It was, as promised the match of the night as the crowd got excited to see these two face off but it seemed that any time that Luger found himself facing down against Bret, he would tag out to Jerry Lawler and keep the fans waiting for the momentous occasion. The KJing and Luger would take advantage when the smaller of the Hart's was tagged in and pinpoint their attacks on him, dragging him away from tags to Bret, double teaming on him when the opportunity risen and even taking cheap shots from the apron when they could get away with it. While the back and forth tag team action was exciting and anybody could have walked away. Lawler would walk around the ring and knock Bret off the apron as Lex got Owen locked into a torture rack to pick up the win Rated: 69 Final Rating: 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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