Crush beats Lee Armstrong with the Cranium Crusher. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Doink, who says he's done some parties in his time, but next week, WrestleMania 9 is the biggest of all, and he has been gifted with some of the best toys in the world. He tells Crush that he has a big surprise for him.
We see the music video for "WrestleMania."
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is seen at a lumber yard. He says that the last time he had a chance to talk to the fans, he was sitting at home, licking his wounds and feeling sorry for himself. He listened to what his father and his wife Debra had to say, and one night, it hit him. He had to kick himself in the pants and pull himself up by the bootstraps, and he decided to take on Yokozuna again. His mission now is to avenge himself, his family and his flag with his brand-new American-made 2x4, as this is the land of the free and the home of the brave.
The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat two unnamed opponents. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Rick says they know The Headshrinkers don't care about whether or not they hurt their opponents as that is right up their alley. At WrestleMania 9, they will all know where they stand. Scott says that if The Headshrinkers know any prayers, they had better start saying them.
Sean Mooney advertises the Raw tapings for April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, as well as WrestleMania 9. We hear from Reverend Slick and Kamala. Reverend Slick says Bam Bam Bigelow calls himself a beast. He says that Kamala is a kinder, gentler human being, but he knows how to dig down deep and become a ferocious beast himself. He says Kamala has to become a beast in order to beat Bigelow. Shawn Michaels says the fans of the WWF are riding so high as they believe there is a man in the WWF who has what it takes to knock him off the top in the form of Tatanka. Shawn says Tatanka has the shot he has been waiting for, but Tatanka is living in a dream world and is about to be smacked back into reality when he finds out why he is the WWF Intercontinental Champion.
We see the contract signing between Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Yokozuna for the WWF Championship match at WrestleMania 9, courtesy of Wrestling Challenge. WWF President Jack Tunney is there to moderate the contract signing. Yokozuna is introduced, followed by Bret. Yokozuna and Bret stare down, then eventually sit on opposite ends of the table. Bret and Yokozuna sign their contracts, and Yokozuna stares at Bret while signing while Bret's eyes are on his contract. Both men then stand up as Mr. Fuji says that this is official and that Yokozuna will become the new WWF Champion while saying "Sayonara" to Bret. Bret tells Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna to keep one thing in mind: he will be completely in focus and 100%, and that they will find out why he is the WWF Champion. Yokozuna then shoves the table into Bret, then shoves him to the mat and stomps him near the corner before hitting him with a Banzai Drop. Referees and officials rush in to command Yokozuna to leave the ring, and despite being hurt, Bret is briefly able to get up before falling down again. Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna then leave the ring, then Bret tries to get on his feet again as he picks up the WWF Championship. He does, but it obvious that he is hurt.
The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) beat Barry Hardy and Dwayne Gill.
We see a tribute video for the very first inductee into the WWF Hall of Fame, the late Andre the Giant.
During the WrestleMania 9 report, we hear from Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase and Irwin R. Schyster) DiBiase says Hulk Hogan may have his fans fooled, but not them, and that while he may be avenging Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, he is also taking the WWF tag team titles away from them as well as the praise, glory and adulation that comes with them to feed his ego, and says that isn't happening. Irwin R. Schyster says they have a pocket full of kryptonite in the form of a armor piercing briefcase. We then hear from The Megamaniacs (Brutus and Hogan). Brutus says that if Money Inc. thinks they can hurt him, they have another thing coming as Hulk Hogan tried to break his mask with a machine gun and an M-67 Abrams tank, but nothing happened. Hogan tells the camera to get a look at the pump in his python, and Jimmy Hart says it is because he puts kryptonite in his cereal every morning. Hogan says he wishes he had Superman here, as he would beat him in an arm wrestling match. Hogan says he is back because the little Hulkamaniacs believed in him and lived through him, and became his heroes while he was gone as they set the stage for what is about to happen. He says Hulkamania has gained power and momentum, and it will become greater than ever. We also hear from Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. Bearer tells Harvey Wippleman that WrestleMania 9 is a week away, and he can already smell the formaldehyde and Giant Gonzales is gone. The Undertaker says the sands now fall rapidly through the hourglass, and soon Giant Gonzales will take his rightful place along with the other battered corpses in the graveyard, and he will possess his soul.
"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats an unnamed opponent. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Mr. Perfect, who says that Luger will realize there is only one Mr. Perfect after WrestleMania, and that is him.
Sean Mooney advertises the Raw tapings for April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, as well as WrestleMania 9. We hear from Razor Ramon, who says that WrestleMania 9 is right around the corner, and tells Bob Backlund that he is the past and to look at his future. We also hear from Crush, who says that the time has come, and while Doink has tricks up his sleeves and is one heck of a wrestler. He tells him to bring his tricks and his skills, as he will take him for a ride and show him who the real pineapple head is.
We see a replay of the aftermath of the contract signing between Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Yokozuna to end the show.
Next week: Giant Gonzales, Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Shawn Michaels are live from Las Vegas!
Saturday, March 27, 1993
Monday, March 22, 1993
Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 22, 1993
The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke) beat Repo Man and Damien Demento.
Tatanka beats Reno Riggins.
Andre the Giant is the first inductee in the newly founded World Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame.
Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Scott Rich and Jeff Armstrong. During the match, Rob Bartlett checks out the competition and flips through channels on a television set.
Doink beats Kamala by count-out with the old "give him the gift" trick. After the match, Doink goes underneath the ring to hide from Kamala when Kamala finds out there's nothing in the box, then tries to hit him with a chair when Kamala chases after him. Kamala has the last laugh and gets Doink from behind, then chases him to the back.
Next Sunday on USA network at 8/7c: March to WrestleMania! Macho Man takes on Yokozuna! Undertaker takes on Bam Bam Bigelow! Also: the Megamaniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) and a midget tag team match!
Tatanka beats Reno Riggins.
Andre the Giant is the first inductee in the newly founded World Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame.
Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Scott Rich and Jeff Armstrong. During the match, Rob Bartlett checks out the competition and flips through channels on a television set.
Doink beats Kamala by count-out with the old "give him the gift" trick. After the match, Doink goes underneath the ring to hide from Kamala when Kamala finds out there's nothing in the box, then tries to hit him with a chair when Kamala chases after him. Kamala has the last laugh and gets Doink from behind, then chases him to the back.
Next Sunday on USA network at 8/7c: March to WrestleMania! Macho Man takes on Yokozuna! Undertaker takes on Bam Bam Bigelow! Also: the Megamaniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) and a midget tag team match!
Saturday, March 20, 1993
Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for March 20, 1993
Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says that with a new administration in the White House, it is high time that everyone pay their fair share of taxes.
Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Robert Thomson and Alan Reid with the Million Dollar Dream to one of their opponents.
It is announced that "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is returning to the WWF and is coming for Yokozuna.
Kamala beats Jim Gorman. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Reverend Slick, who says that not only has he helped Kamala turn his life around, but also gain some self-esteem. Kamala repeats after him, saying "I am a man." After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws (in red) a cooking pot with a person in it, saying that Kamala will turn on Slick and eat him for dinner.
It is announced that Mr. Perfect is not only on the cover of Wrestling Spotlight Magazine, but also in two posters available inside.
Raymond Rougeau interviews "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, who poses in the mirror until he hears about Mr. Perfect wanting to beat him at WrestleMania 9. Luger says that will not be happening and is not even crossing his mind, because he is beyond perfect. As Rougeau continues to interview Luger, Mr. Perfect appears on the nearby video screen, which Luger can see in the mirror. Luger says he can only wish that Perfect was out in the arena with him instead of behind a video screen, as only then could he truly appreciate what a physical specimen he is before he goes down in defeat at WrestleMania 9. Luger says Mr. Perfect's legs would shake and his spine quiver when he sees him, as he is beyond perfection. Mr. Perfect says he cannot wait for WrestleMania 9, and says he has to see it right now. He leaves the video screen, then shows up in the arena and stands face-to-face with Luger. Luger says this is quite a surprise, but he is glad he is here as he will get a dose of reality and a taste of what he will see when he steps in the ring with him, and plays up his physique. Mr. Perfect says they should ask the people who is perfect, then places his towel - which shows his name on it, which perfectly faces Luger - on the mirror and goes on to mockingly ask Luger's mirror who the most perfect of them all is.
Shawn Michaels beats Joey Maggs. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Shawn, who says that Tatanka is destined for nothing, and at WrestleMania 9, if it is fulfillment he wants, it is fulfillment he will get.
Sean Mooney advertises the Raw show for this Monday night at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. The show at Madison Square Garden is tomorrow night. Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) face The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner), "Macho Man" Randy Savage squares off with Doink, and Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect tag team against Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. Luger admires his body, then says everything about him is incredible as he is in a situation beyond perfect as he gets both Mr. Perfect and Bret in a tag team match with Razor Ramon. He says Bret is game, but not smart, as he could get injured before his championship match at WrestleMania 9, and Mr. Perfect could be tarnished before he humiliates him that night. Mr. Perfect says nobody would have though they would be on the same time, but they are, as Luger and Razor have to be put in their place. With Luger saying he is better than perfect and Razor saying he oozes machismo, Perfect says they need to be put in their place. Bret says that Luger has to look in a mirror to remind himself how great he is, while Razor is all talk and talk will not save him when they get in the ring and get wasted. Mr. Perfect and Bret then argue over whether they are "the perfect team" or "the excellent team."
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Reverend Jesse Jackson asks fans to contribute to WWF's Headlock On Hunger to aid the hunger crisis in Somalia. Donations are asked to be sent to: American Red Cross, Somalina Relief, Dept. WWF, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
Bob Backlund beats Larry Ludden. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Razor Ramon, who tells Bob Backlund to take a look at his future when he beats him at WrestleMania 9. After the match, Backlund and Ludden shake hands.
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Harvey Wippleman says it is almost time for WrestleMania 9, and he can hardly wait as The Undertaker has walked his death march for some time, and he will finally meet a man who cannot be intimidated. Giant Gonzales says that after WrestleMania, The Undertaker will be finished.
Mr. Fuji congratulates Bret "Hit Man" Hart for becoming WWF Champion, and says that Yokozuna is undefeated in sumo as well as in pro wrestling. He says that Yokozuna will win the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 9 and make the country of Japan proud. Bret says that he is getting just a little sick and tired of how everyone is talking about how Yokozuna will walk all over him, and that Yokozuna will lose more than his face as he is up against the best there is, the best there was and the best there evil will be. He says that the excellence of execution will be in focus and 100% at Caesars Palace. It is announced that Bret and Yokozuna will have a contract signing for their match next week. We then hear from The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake"), who says that when he is getting ready for WrestleMania 9, he does not want to hear idle chatter in the gym, even though it helps him squeeze out a few more reps. Jimmy Hart says The Mega Maniacs' stock is going up, and the future is looking bright on merchandise. Brutus says you have to be at Caesars Palace to witness this one, as it will be like nothing you have witnessed before. Hogan tells him not to cut a little off the top, but to pull it all out by the roots. The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will be taking on The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), and Scott says they are not backing down. The Headshrinkers may be wild and out of control, but Rick has the Steinerline to take their heads off. It is then announced that .
We see Crush in Kona, Hawaii. He says that people back home keep asking him when he will get his hands on Doink. He says it will happen at WrestleMania 9, and the whole world will be watching. He has noticed that Doink has been talking about him since he injured him, and calling him "pineapple head." He says he sees no resemblance between him and a pineapple, and says Doink looks more like a pineapple than he does. He then crushes the pineapple in his hand, and says this is what Crush will look like after WrestleMania 9.
Doink beats Larry Sampson with the Stump Puller. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Doink, who says he will send Crush back to Hawaii when he wins at WrestleMania 9.
Sean Mooney re-advertises Raw this Monday night at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, which features Doink, Bam Bam Bigelow, Bob Backlund and Tatanka, and Kamala vs. Giant Gonzales in the main event. He also re-advertises the Madison Square Garden show. We then hear from The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) Scott says they are angry at the fact that they are facing Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) in a non-title match, and when they step in with them, they're going to prove why they deserve a title shot. He also says it doesn't take a lot to get Rick mad. Rick says Money Inc. has what they want, and they have worked a long time to get where they are. He is tired of Irwin R. Schyster, and says a lot of people would like to see the taxman go down. We also hear from "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who says there is something about Doink that he does not like, and says he is not who he says he is after accusing him of not being who he is, either. Savage says he is secure about getting Doink in the ring, as he will beat Doink not only for Crush and the kids, but also for himself, and he will find out what Doink is made of. Also, Tatanka faces Papa Shango that night.
Next week: A Bret "Hit Man" Hart music video! The championship contract signing between Bret and Yokozuna for their match at WrestleMania 9!
Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Robert Thomson and Alan Reid with the Million Dollar Dream to one of their opponents.
It is announced that "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is returning to the WWF and is coming for Yokozuna.
Kamala beats Jim Gorman. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Reverend Slick, who says that not only has he helped Kamala turn his life around, but also gain some self-esteem. Kamala repeats after him, saying "I am a man." After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws (in red) a cooking pot with a person in it, saying that Kamala will turn on Slick and eat him for dinner.
It is announced that Mr. Perfect is not only on the cover of Wrestling Spotlight Magazine, but also in two posters available inside.
Raymond Rougeau interviews "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, who poses in the mirror until he hears about Mr. Perfect wanting to beat him at WrestleMania 9. Luger says that will not be happening and is not even crossing his mind, because he is beyond perfect. As Rougeau continues to interview Luger, Mr. Perfect appears on the nearby video screen, which Luger can see in the mirror. Luger says he can only wish that Perfect was out in the arena with him instead of behind a video screen, as only then could he truly appreciate what a physical specimen he is before he goes down in defeat at WrestleMania 9. Luger says Mr. Perfect's legs would shake and his spine quiver when he sees him, as he is beyond perfection. Mr. Perfect says he cannot wait for WrestleMania 9, and says he has to see it right now. He leaves the video screen, then shows up in the arena and stands face-to-face with Luger. Luger says this is quite a surprise, but he is glad he is here as he will get a dose of reality and a taste of what he will see when he steps in the ring with him, and plays up his physique. Mr. Perfect says they should ask the people who is perfect, then places his towel - which shows his name on it, which perfectly faces Luger - on the mirror and goes on to mockingly ask Luger's mirror who the most perfect of them all is.
Shawn Michaels beats Joey Maggs. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Shawn, who says that Tatanka is destined for nothing, and at WrestleMania 9, if it is fulfillment he wants, it is fulfillment he will get.
Sean Mooney advertises the Raw show for this Monday night at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. The show at Madison Square Garden is tomorrow night. Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) face The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner), "Macho Man" Randy Savage squares off with Doink, and Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect tag team against Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. Luger admires his body, then says everything about him is incredible as he is in a situation beyond perfect as he gets both Mr. Perfect and Bret in a tag team match with Razor Ramon. He says Bret is game, but not smart, as he could get injured before his championship match at WrestleMania 9, and Mr. Perfect could be tarnished before he humiliates him that night. Mr. Perfect says nobody would have though they would be on the same time, but they are, as Luger and Razor have to be put in their place. With Luger saying he is better than perfect and Razor saying he oozes machismo, Perfect says they need to be put in their place. Bret says that Luger has to look in a mirror to remind himself how great he is, while Razor is all talk and talk will not save him when they get in the ring and get wasted. Mr. Perfect and Bret then argue over whether they are "the perfect team" or "the excellent team."
"Macho Man" Randy Savage and Reverend Jesse Jackson asks fans to contribute to WWF's Headlock On Hunger to aid the hunger crisis in Somalia. Donations are asked to be sent to: American Red Cross, Somalina Relief, Dept. WWF, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
Bob Backlund beats Larry Ludden. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Razor Ramon, who tells Bob Backlund to take a look at his future when he beats him at WrestleMania 9. After the match, Backlund and Ludden shake hands.
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Harvey Wippleman says it is almost time for WrestleMania 9, and he can hardly wait as The Undertaker has walked his death march for some time, and he will finally meet a man who cannot be intimidated. Giant Gonzales says that after WrestleMania, The Undertaker will be finished.
Mr. Fuji congratulates Bret "Hit Man" Hart for becoming WWF Champion, and says that Yokozuna is undefeated in sumo as well as in pro wrestling. He says that Yokozuna will win the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 9 and make the country of Japan proud. Bret says that he is getting just a little sick and tired of how everyone is talking about how Yokozuna will walk all over him, and that Yokozuna will lose more than his face as he is up against the best there is, the best there was and the best there evil will be. He says that the excellence of execution will be in focus and 100% at Caesars Palace. It is announced that Bret and Yokozuna will have a contract signing for their match next week. We then hear from The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake"), who says that when he is getting ready for WrestleMania 9, he does not want to hear idle chatter in the gym, even though it helps him squeeze out a few more reps. Jimmy Hart says The Mega Maniacs' stock is going up, and the future is looking bright on merchandise. Brutus says you have to be at Caesars Palace to witness this one, as it will be like nothing you have witnessed before. Hogan tells him not to cut a little off the top, but to pull it all out by the roots. The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will be taking on The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), and Scott says they are not backing down. The Headshrinkers may be wild and out of control, but Rick has the Steinerline to take their heads off. It is then announced that .
We see Crush in Kona, Hawaii. He says that people back home keep asking him when he will get his hands on Doink. He says it will happen at WrestleMania 9, and the whole world will be watching. He has noticed that Doink has been talking about him since he injured him, and calling him "pineapple head." He says he sees no resemblance between him and a pineapple, and says Doink looks more like a pineapple than he does. He then crushes the pineapple in his hand, and says this is what Crush will look like after WrestleMania 9.
Doink beats Larry Sampson with the Stump Puller. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Doink, who says he will send Crush back to Hawaii when he wins at WrestleMania 9.
Sean Mooney re-advertises Raw this Monday night at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, which features Doink, Bam Bam Bigelow, Bob Backlund and Tatanka, and Kamala vs. Giant Gonzales in the main event. He also re-advertises the Madison Square Garden show. We then hear from The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) Scott says they are angry at the fact that they are facing Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) in a non-title match, and when they step in with them, they're going to prove why they deserve a title shot. He also says it doesn't take a lot to get Rick mad. Rick says Money Inc. has what they want, and they have worked a long time to get where they are. He is tired of Irwin R. Schyster, and says a lot of people would like to see the taxman go down. We also hear from "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who says there is something about Doink that he does not like, and says he is not who he says he is after accusing him of not being who he is, either. Savage says he is secure about getting Doink in the ring, as he will beat Doink not only for Crush and the kids, but also for himself, and he will find out what Doink is made of. Also, Tatanka faces Papa Shango that night.
Next week: A Bret "Hit Man" Hart music video! The championship contract signing between Bret and Yokozuna for their match at WrestleMania 9!
Monday, March 15, 1993
Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 15, 1993
For once, Vince McMahon, Rob Bartlett and "Macho Man" Randy Savage aren't on commentary. Instead, it's Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. An unknown guy who obviously isn't Vince McMahon does his best Vince impersonation before the show begins.
Razor Ramon beats Russ Greenberg.
Typhoon beats L.A. Gore.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan doesn't even know how to start the interview with Giant Gonzales.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interviews Giant Gonzales and his manager, Harvey Whippleman. Whippleman was right about having a big surprise for the WWF, but he can't get an opponent who's willing to fight him...except the Undertaker, who stood up to him at Royal Rumble. Whippleman tells Undertaker to bring the biggest coffin he can find, as Undertaker and Paul Bearer will both be laying in it when Giant Gonzales destroys them. Speaking of Giant Gonzales, he has a giant surprise for Undertaker himself.
Bob Backlund gets a surprise win on Papa Shango.
It is announced that WrestleMania IX will be the world's largest toga party: the announcers, cameraman and even some people in the audience will all be wearing togas.
Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) tells The Megamaniacs that they're running out of luck at Caesars Palace at WrestleMania 9.
Paul Bearer and The Undertaker plan to make Caesars Palace their personal graveyard at WrestleMania 9. Undertaker tells Giant Gonzales that his nightmare will soon become reality.
The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs) vs. The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) ends in a double-disqualification when the fight goes outside and weapons, food and condiments come into play.
We take a moment to look at the numerous amounts of community service made by the WWF.
Next week: Kamala takes on Doink! Tatanka faces Repo Man! Also, The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke).
Razor Ramon beats Russ Greenberg.
Typhoon beats L.A. Gore.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan doesn't even know how to start the interview with Giant Gonzales.
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interviews Giant Gonzales and his manager, Harvey Whippleman. Whippleman was right about having a big surprise for the WWF, but he can't get an opponent who's willing to fight him...except the Undertaker, who stood up to him at Royal Rumble. Whippleman tells Undertaker to bring the biggest coffin he can find, as Undertaker and Paul Bearer will both be laying in it when Giant Gonzales destroys them. Speaking of Giant Gonzales, he has a giant surprise for Undertaker himself.
Bob Backlund gets a surprise win on Papa Shango.
It is announced that WrestleMania IX will be the world's largest toga party: the announcers, cameraman and even some people in the audience will all be wearing togas.
Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) tells The Megamaniacs that they're running out of luck at Caesars Palace at WrestleMania 9.
Paul Bearer and The Undertaker plan to make Caesars Palace their personal graveyard at WrestleMania 9. Undertaker tells Giant Gonzales that his nightmare will soon become reality.
The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs) vs. The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) ends in a double-disqualification when the fight goes outside and weapons, food and condiments come into play.
We take a moment to look at the numerous amounts of community service made by the WWF.
Next week: Kamala takes on Doink! Tatanka faces Repo Man! Also, The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke).
Saturday, March 13, 1993
Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for March 13, 1993
Papa Shango beats Mark Ming.
The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) beat Ed Arce and The White Shadow. During the match, it is announced that in the newest issue of WWF Magazine, there is an article in the Private Eye section about The Nasty Boys' misadventures at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sean Mooney advertises a meet and greet with Team IcoPro member and bodybuilder Danny Padilla, who will be signing autographs and giving out training tips at Odessa Nutrition Center, Beach Shopping Center, Peekskill, New York today from 4 PM to 6 PM. Mooney also advertises the show at Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where "Macho Man" Randy Savage will be taking on Doink and Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect take on Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. We then hear from Razor Ramon, who tells Bret that it is no secret that every wrestler wants to be on top of the WWF, and that it is no secret that anything goes. He will do whatever it takes, and Mr. Perfect and Bret's troubles have doubled as he has a partner they won't believe: "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. He promises that they will put them out. We then hear from Mr. Perfect and Bret. Mr. Perfect finds it a little hard to believe that the two of them have joined forces, but it is for a very good reason, as Razor and Luger need to be taught a wrestling lesson, and who better to do it than him and Bret. Bret says Luger will not learn technical wrestling by looking into a mirror, while Razor doesn't know the meaning of bad as he has not stepped into the ring with them. They will be there.
Yokozuna beats Casey Cleric. After the match, Raymond Rougeau interviews Mr. Fuji, and says Bret "Hit Man" Hart will not lose at WrestleMania. Mr. Fuji says that Yokozuna will destroy Bret at WrestleMania, and after that, they will call him "The Squashed Man" instead of "The Hit Man." Rougeau says that Casey Cleric is no Bret Hart, and says Yokozuna will be facing a man with tremendous wrestling skills and more determination any other WWF Champion, and what they are talking about is respect. Mr. Fuji then tells Yokozuna to show Cleric some respect, and he does that in the form of another belly-to-belly suplex and a few stomps to the chest before hitting him with another Banzai Drop. Rougeau says Mr. Fuji has made his point and tells him to call Yokozuna off as Cleric is turning blue, but Mr. Fuji says Cleric will learn respect for Yokozuna. He then calls Yokozuna off this time, but at WrestleMania, Bret will get much worse than what Cleric received, and Yokozuna will get all the respect when he becomes the WWF Champion.
During the WrestleMania 9 report, we hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who tells Yokozuna that he hopes he feels like a big man after squashing Casey Cleric to build up his confidence and tear down his, but that will not happen as he is the excellence of execution and the best technical wrestler in the WWF, and what Mr. Fuji has does not scare him. When Fuji steps in the ring, he will make that one fatal mistake, and Yokozuna will have to come up for air as he does not have the endurance to keep up with him, and that he'll see what they've got at WrestleMania. We also hear from Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster), who say that The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) think they found the equalizer to beat them, but when they step into the ring, the dice will come up snake eyes. Irwin R. Schyster says they won't need the briefcase at WrestleMania as it will not hold all the money they are going to win and that they have a special armor-proof briefcase made just for Brutus. We then hear from Shawn Michaels, who says Tatanka thinks the odds are in his favor, and that at WrestleMania 9, it would be an unwise gamble to go against him, because when he comes to the show, he will show everyone in the WWF that Tatanka has a yellow stripe running down his back to match the red stripe running down his head. We also hear from Crush in Kona, Hawaii, who says he will manhandle the waves today much like how he will manhandle Doink at WrestleMania 9. He says the sound of the waves pounding on the rocks is nothing compared to the sound of the pounding Doink will get at WrestleMania 9. After we see Crush on a surfboard, he tells Doink to get ready to be crushed.
Tatanka beats Al Burke. After the match, Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales enter the ring as Tatanka is on his way out, and Wippleman takes the microphone. He says he is here to inform the people that Giant Gonzales was scheduled to take on thirty different opponents tonight, even ten at a time, but when everyone found out they were going against Giant Gonzalez, they all packed their bags and hit the door running. He says this is the reason why The Undertaker is nowhere to be seen in the arena tonight, because he is just like all the other cowards and he is scared to death. He then says that Giant Gonzales is not fixing to stand around and wait until April 4th for WrestleMania 9 to destroy The Undertaker, as they are going to find The Undertaker themselves right now. Giant Gonzales takes the microphone and says that when he finds The Undertaker, he will bury him.
We see Mike Modana from the NHL All-Star spend time with the perfect goaltender: Mr. Perfect. During the match, it is announced that WWF Spotlight Magazine has Mr. Perfect on the cover. After the match, Lex Luger puts Joey Maggs in front of the mirror, mocks his physique and calls him "pathetic," and tells everyone that he is what a wrestler is supposed to look like.
"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats Joey Mags.
Sean Mooney advertises Raw for Monday night, March 22nd at the Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York at 8 PM. Kamala will face Giant Gonzales, while Tatanka, Bob Backlund and Bam Bam Bigelow will be there. He then advertises the show at Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will square off against Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster). DiBiase says that The Steiner Brothers are the two finest opponents they have ever seen, and says they have rolled over all their opponents until now when they finally square off against them. If they want a title shot, they will have to earn it, and suggest they get a good manager as Jimmy Hart is looking for a job. Irwin R. Schyster says Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake wanted to wrestle them, and look what happened. He says the same will happen to The Steiner Brothers. Also, Doink takes on "Macho Man" Randy Savage. We hear from Savage, who says that we will find out what Doink is made of, but he already knows: nothing in particular, but everything in general as he likes to confuse all the little kids all the other words. Nevertheless, he has made his mark on everyone in the WWF. He says Doink did the same to Crush, but he did it from behind. He says he will be looking out for him, and looking at him from a perspective he will not like. He says he will take Doink down, not because he is insecure, but because he is very secure. Also at Madison Square Garden, Tatanka will face Papa Shango.
Next week: Giant Gonzalez! Doink! Bob Backlund! Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster)! A special interview with "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! Kamala!
The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) beat Ed Arce and The White Shadow. During the match, it is announced that in the newest issue of WWF Magazine, there is an article in the Private Eye section about The Nasty Boys' misadventures at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sean Mooney advertises a meet and greet with Team IcoPro member and bodybuilder Danny Padilla, who will be signing autographs and giving out training tips at Odessa Nutrition Center, Beach Shopping Center, Peekskill, New York today from 4 PM to 6 PM. Mooney also advertises the show at Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where "Macho Man" Randy Savage will be taking on Doink and Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect take on Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. We then hear from Razor Ramon, who tells Bret that it is no secret that every wrestler wants to be on top of the WWF, and that it is no secret that anything goes. He will do whatever it takes, and Mr. Perfect and Bret's troubles have doubled as he has a partner they won't believe: "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. He promises that they will put them out. We then hear from Mr. Perfect and Bret. Mr. Perfect finds it a little hard to believe that the two of them have joined forces, but it is for a very good reason, as Razor and Luger need to be taught a wrestling lesson, and who better to do it than him and Bret. Bret says Luger will not learn technical wrestling by looking into a mirror, while Razor doesn't know the meaning of bad as he has not stepped into the ring with them. They will be there.
Yokozuna beats Casey Cleric. After the match, Raymond Rougeau interviews Mr. Fuji, and says Bret "Hit Man" Hart will not lose at WrestleMania. Mr. Fuji says that Yokozuna will destroy Bret at WrestleMania, and after that, they will call him "The Squashed Man" instead of "The Hit Man." Rougeau says that Casey Cleric is no Bret Hart, and says Yokozuna will be facing a man with tremendous wrestling skills and more determination any other WWF Champion, and what they are talking about is respect. Mr. Fuji then tells Yokozuna to show Cleric some respect, and he does that in the form of another belly-to-belly suplex and a few stomps to the chest before hitting him with another Banzai Drop. Rougeau says Mr. Fuji has made his point and tells him to call Yokozuna off as Cleric is turning blue, but Mr. Fuji says Cleric will learn respect for Yokozuna. He then calls Yokozuna off this time, but at WrestleMania, Bret will get much worse than what Cleric received, and Yokozuna will get all the respect when he becomes the WWF Champion.
During the WrestleMania 9 report, we hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who tells Yokozuna that he hopes he feels like a big man after squashing Casey Cleric to build up his confidence and tear down his, but that will not happen as he is the excellence of execution and the best technical wrestler in the WWF, and what Mr. Fuji has does not scare him. When Fuji steps in the ring, he will make that one fatal mistake, and Yokozuna will have to come up for air as he does not have the endurance to keep up with him, and that he'll see what they've got at WrestleMania. We also hear from Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster), who say that The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) think they found the equalizer to beat them, but when they step into the ring, the dice will come up snake eyes. Irwin R. Schyster says they won't need the briefcase at WrestleMania as it will not hold all the money they are going to win and that they have a special armor-proof briefcase made just for Brutus. We then hear from Shawn Michaels, who says Tatanka thinks the odds are in his favor, and that at WrestleMania 9, it would be an unwise gamble to go against him, because when he comes to the show, he will show everyone in the WWF that Tatanka has a yellow stripe running down his back to match the red stripe running down his head. We also hear from Crush in Kona, Hawaii, who says he will manhandle the waves today much like how he will manhandle Doink at WrestleMania 9. He says the sound of the waves pounding on the rocks is nothing compared to the sound of the pounding Doink will get at WrestleMania 9. After we see Crush on a surfboard, he tells Doink to get ready to be crushed.
Tatanka beats Al Burke. After the match, Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales enter the ring as Tatanka is on his way out, and Wippleman takes the microphone. He says he is here to inform the people that Giant Gonzales was scheduled to take on thirty different opponents tonight, even ten at a time, but when everyone found out they were going against Giant Gonzalez, they all packed their bags and hit the door running. He says this is the reason why The Undertaker is nowhere to be seen in the arena tonight, because he is just like all the other cowards and he is scared to death. He then says that Giant Gonzales is not fixing to stand around and wait until April 4th for WrestleMania 9 to destroy The Undertaker, as they are going to find The Undertaker themselves right now. Giant Gonzales takes the microphone and says that when he finds The Undertaker, he will bury him.
We see Mike Modana from the NHL All-Star spend time with the perfect goaltender: Mr. Perfect. During the match, it is announced that WWF Spotlight Magazine has Mr. Perfect on the cover. After the match, Lex Luger puts Joey Maggs in front of the mirror, mocks his physique and calls him "pathetic," and tells everyone that he is what a wrestler is supposed to look like.
"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats Joey Mags.
Sean Mooney advertises Raw for Monday night, March 22nd at the Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York at 8 PM. Kamala will face Giant Gonzales, while Tatanka, Bob Backlund and Bam Bam Bigelow will be there. He then advertises the show at Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will square off against Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster). DiBiase says that The Steiner Brothers are the two finest opponents they have ever seen, and says they have rolled over all their opponents until now when they finally square off against them. If they want a title shot, they will have to earn it, and suggest they get a good manager as Jimmy Hart is looking for a job. Irwin R. Schyster says Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake wanted to wrestle them, and look what happened. He says the same will happen to The Steiner Brothers. Also, Doink takes on "Macho Man" Randy Savage. We hear from Savage, who says that we will find out what Doink is made of, but he already knows: nothing in particular, but everything in general as he likes to confuse all the little kids all the other words. Nevertheless, he has made his mark on everyone in the WWF. He says Doink did the same to Crush, but he did it from behind. He says he will be looking out for him, and looking at him from a perspective he will not like. He says he will take Doink down, not because he is insecure, but because he is very secure. Also at Madison Square Garden, Tatanka will face Papa Shango.
Next week: Giant Gonzalez! Doink! Bob Backlund! Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster)! A special interview with "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! Kamala!
Monday, March 8, 1993
Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 8, 1993
The Megamaniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) have accepted Money Inc.'s ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) challenge...and with the help of Jimmy Hart and his knowledge of Money Inc., they're going to have an even playing field...
Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Tito Santana and Virgil.
"The Model" Rick Martel shows up and...does the job of the Raw Girl. In the words of Martel, "Nobody can model better than The Model."
Tatanka beats Bill Apollo. During the match, Shawn Michaels is interviewed via phone, and says that he plans to walk out of WrestleMania 9 with the Intercontinental title.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart respects Yokozuna and his record, but knows he and Mr. Fuji don't respect him at all. Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna fire back by saying that Bret is a beaten man already.
Paul Bearer is amazed that Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales went after The Undertaker like they did, but The Undertaker says that Giant Gonzales' fate will be the same as all the rest.
"The Model" Rick Martel tries to replace another Raw Girl. The second one his a bit more reluctant, but Martel still carries the sign for her anyway.
Papa Shango beats Mike Edwards.
Bob Backlund beats Tony DeMoro.
Rob Bartlett interviews "The Model" Rick Martel. He says the Raw Girls have no class and decided to show them what modeling was all about. He has a match tonight against Mr. Perfect, and says that perfection is overrated. Martel plans to show Mr. Perfect why he has class, too.
Mr. Perfect beats Rick Martel with the Perfect-Plex during the commercial break. After the match, Mr. Perfect returns with the two Raw Girls that Martel intimidated earlier in the show.
Next week on Raw: The Ugandan Giant Kamala, Razor Ramon and Typhoon vs. Bam Bam Bigelow!
Tatanka beats Bill Apollo. During the match, Shawn Michaels is interviewed via phone, and says that he plans to walk out of WrestleMania 9 with the Intercontinental title.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart respects Yokozuna and his record, but knows he and Mr. Fuji don't respect him at all. Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna fire back by saying that Bret is a beaten man already.
Paul Bearer is amazed that Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales went after The Undertaker like they did, but The Undertaker says that Giant Gonzales' fate will be the same as all the rest.
"The Model" Rick Martel tries to replace another Raw Girl. The second one his a bit more reluctant, but Martel still carries the sign for her anyway.
Papa Shango beats Mike Edwards.
Bob Backlund beats Tony DeMoro.
Rob Bartlett interviews "The Model" Rick Martel. He says the Raw Girls have no class and decided to show them what modeling was all about. He has a match tonight against Mr. Perfect, and says that perfection is overrated. Martel plans to show Mr. Perfect why he has class, too.
Mr. Perfect beats Rick Martel with the Perfect-Plex during the commercial break. After the match, Mr. Perfect returns with the two Raw Girls that Martel intimidated earlier in the show.
Next week on Raw: The Ugandan Giant Kamala, Razor Ramon and Typhoon vs. Bam Bam Bigelow!
Saturday, March 6, 1993
Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for March 6, 1993
Razor Ramon beats Brian Boyer.
Tatanka says he has proved to the great spirit, his people and all the little braves that he can beat Shawn Michaels, and at WrestleMania 9, he will fulfill a lifetime dream and become WWF Intercontinental Champion.
Crush beats Louie Spicolli with the Cranium Crusher. During the match, Crush's current feud with Doink is covered in the newest issue of WWF Magazine, available on newsstands this Tuesday.
Sean Mooney advertises a meet and greet with Team IcoPro member and bodybuilder Danny Padilla at Westerly Health Foods, 913 8th Avenue, New York, New York from 1 to 3 PM on March 12th. The following day on March 13th, Danny Padilla will be signing autographs and giving out training tips at BE-VI Natural Foods, 6302 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, New Jersey from 11 AM to 1 PM. Later that day, Padilla will be at Odessa Nutrition Center, Beach Shopping Center, Peekskill, New York from 4 PM to 6 PM. Mooney also advertises the show at Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where the team of Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger will take on the team of Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect. We hear from "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, who says that he had to accept the challenge at WrestleMania 9 and that Mr. Perfect might be breathing a sigh of fresh air, but before that, he will team with Razor Ramon to take on Mr. Perfect and Bret. He asks who else Razor Ramon would go to for a tag team match than him, the present and the future of the WWF and the biggest since day one. He tells Mr. Perfect and Bret he gets two for the price of one and gets to embarrass both of them when he and Razor beat them. Money, Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) will be taking on The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). We hear from the Steiners. Scott says that since they have come to the WWF, they have taken out all competition and become very successful. They now have the opportunity of a lifetime to take on the WWF tag team champions in a non-title bout, and that Money Inc. might be a little worried. Rick says that Money Inc. must have a lot of things going through their mind and may have worries, but they have no worries.
We ear from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. He says he has been in the WWF for many years, and for all those years, he has held the American flag high and proud. During the troubles in Iran and through the Iraqi war, he has held the flag produly, but now things have changed, not only in his private life with his new baby, but in the ring when Yokozuna crushed him after he knocked him off his feet. He says he made a mistake in celebrating too early with the fans, and Mr. Fui and Yokozuna hurt him like never before. He can still picture the American flag crumpled up in the middle of the ring as he was taken to the back in a stretcher, and he thinks back to all the brave men and women who have given their leaves lives to keep it off the ground. He thought of all the flag-draped coffins that have come home. He feels that he has let the viewers, the fans, his family and his country down, and for that, he is ashamed and he is sorry.
The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Gary Key and Davey Starr. During the match, we see a pre-recorded message from Afa in his native language, who tells The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) that the difference between them and The Headshrinkers is that the Steiners wrestle and The Headshrinkers tear heads off. He says that The Steiners will find out come WrestleMania 9 what they will do to their heads.
Raymond Rougeau interviews Bret "Hit Man" Hart. Bret says that being WWF Champion allows you to stand back and watch everyone, and he has watched Yokozuna wipe out everyone he has been in the ring with. He knows about what Yokozuna did to "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and says that if that doesn't put chills up your spine, nothing will. He says Yokozuna has impressed him with a lot of things, including winning the Royal Rumble Match. He says he would be a liar if he said he he did not have a pit in his stomach from the thought of facing him. He tells Yokozuna to keep one thing in mind: he became champion by having the tenacity, the dedication and the excellence of execution. He cannot think of a better place to go against all odds than Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he knows a lot of people who are counting him out and going in as one big underdog. He promises Yokozuna one big thing: every time he defends the title against every single opponent he has ever faced, they have walked away with respect for him and the excellence of execution. He says that the Japanese are big on respect, and when Yokozuna steps out of the ring at WrestleMania 9, he will respect him. When Bret himself steps out of the ring, he will be wearing the WWF Championship.
Bam Bam Bigelow beats Brian West.
We hear from The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) and Jimmy Hart. Hart says Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) are in a lot of trouble now. Hart says he has managed a lot of tag teams, but none like The Mega Maniacs, whom he says are unstoppable. Hogan says the whole world knew the desire he had to get back into the WWF, and when Money Inc. poured gasoline on the red and yellow of Hulkamania, they it themselves on fire, and with the tag team titles on the line at WrestleMania 9, he expects Santa Claus to come down the WWF Christmas chimney when the thinks about the red and yellow. As for Brutus being "the weak link in the team," he says Money Inc. has got it backwards. Brutus tells Money Inc. they made the biggest mistake of their lives by not finishing the job when they went after him, as they now have Hulk and Hart to contend with and the man upstairs is riding right behind him. Hulk takes the bandage off Brutus' nose and tells Brutus he is 'Brutus "Bionic" Beefcake' now, as the titanium steel rods in his head are holding just fine. Hulk says he was there when Brutus had his face crushed and when the plates and rods were placed in his head, and saw when Money Inc. hit Brutus' face with their briefcase. He says that the titanium in Brutus' head is stronger than anything on Earth, and says that with Jimmy Hart, they know everything about Money Inc. They have placed all their assets in the big man upstairs, and asks Money Inc. what they're going to do when they all run wild on them.
It is announced on the WrestleMania 9 Report that The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) have accepted Money Inc.'s ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championships. We then hear from Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna. Fuji says that Bret "Hit Man" Hart considers himself to be the underdog, but he considers Bret a beaten man already, as Yokozuna is 505 lbs. and that it is pretty obvious what he is going to do to him. Suddenly, it is reported that Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales are in the ring. Wippleman tells the crowd to head the words of Gonzales, and Gonzales tells The Undertaker to rest in peace. We then hear from "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, who admires his own body and says that WrestleMania 9 is the perfect event to make a perfect example out of Mr. Perfect and prove that he has arrived. After Mr. Perfect is humiliated, he will learn the meaning of true perfection the hard way. We then hear from Mr. Perfect, who says that Lex Luger needs a mirror to remind himself that he has a great body, but wants to know if he wants to know if it is built for show or built for go, as he is always go, 100 percent.
The Steiner Brothers beat Mark Coretti and Dan Ferren. During the match, it is announced that there is an article on The Steiner Brothers in the newest issue of WWF Magazine. After the match, "THe King" Jerry Lawler daws a picture of a dog's face on the Magistrator, saying it is the Steiners' mother and that she is where the Steiners got their looks from.
Sean Mooney advertises Raw for Monday night, March 22nd at the Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York at 8 PM. Kamala will face Giant Gonzales, while Tatanka, Bob Backlund and Bam Bam Bigelow will be there. He then advertises the show for Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where "Macho Man" Randy Savage will be taking on Doink. Doink says he will beat The Macho Man, then wants to know who Savage is behind his facade. When all is said and done, he will be laughing on the outside while Savage will be crying on the inside. Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger will be taking on Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect. We hear from Bret and Mr. Perfect, and Mr. Perfect says who would have thought that they would join forces, and says the time has come and that Luger and Razor had better take a look at the two best wrestlers ever. Bret says they aren't as bad as they think they are, and that Luger has a lot to learn from them. Bret says they can destroy them, but they can't seem to decide on whether they will do it excellently or perfectly. Also, Tatanka faces Papa Shango and The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster).
Next week: The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs)! "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! Tatanka! Yokozuna! A big message from The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake)!
Tatanka says he has proved to the great spirit, his people and all the little braves that he can beat Shawn Michaels, and at WrestleMania 9, he will fulfill a lifetime dream and become WWF Intercontinental Champion.
Crush beats Louie Spicolli with the Cranium Crusher. During the match, Crush's current feud with Doink is covered in the newest issue of WWF Magazine, available on newsstands this Tuesday.
Sean Mooney advertises a meet and greet with Team IcoPro member and bodybuilder Danny Padilla at Westerly Health Foods, 913 8th Avenue, New York, New York from 1 to 3 PM on March 12th. The following day on March 13th, Danny Padilla will be signing autographs and giving out training tips at BE-VI Natural Foods, 6302 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, New Jersey from 11 AM to 1 PM. Later that day, Padilla will be at Odessa Nutrition Center, Beach Shopping Center, Peekskill, New York from 4 PM to 6 PM. Mooney also advertises the show at Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where the team of Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger will take on the team of Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect. We hear from "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, who says that he had to accept the challenge at WrestleMania 9 and that Mr. Perfect might be breathing a sigh of fresh air, but before that, he will team with Razor Ramon to take on Mr. Perfect and Bret. He asks who else Razor Ramon would go to for a tag team match than him, the present and the future of the WWF and the biggest since day one. He tells Mr. Perfect and Bret he gets two for the price of one and gets to embarrass both of them when he and Razor beat them. Money, Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) will be taking on The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). We hear from the Steiners. Scott says that since they have come to the WWF, they have taken out all competition and become very successful. They now have the opportunity of a lifetime to take on the WWF tag team champions in a non-title bout, and that Money Inc. might be a little worried. Rick says that Money Inc. must have a lot of things going through their mind and may have worries, but they have no worries.
We ear from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. He says he has been in the WWF for many years, and for all those years, he has held the American flag high and proud. During the troubles in Iran and through the Iraqi war, he has held the flag produly, but now things have changed, not only in his private life with his new baby, but in the ring when Yokozuna crushed him after he knocked him off his feet. He says he made a mistake in celebrating too early with the fans, and Mr. Fui and Yokozuna hurt him like never before. He can still picture the American flag crumpled up in the middle of the ring as he was taken to the back in a stretcher, and he thinks back to all the brave men and women who have given their leaves lives to keep it off the ground. He thought of all the flag-draped coffins that have come home. He feels that he has let the viewers, the fans, his family and his country down, and for that, he is ashamed and he is sorry.
The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Gary Key and Davey Starr. During the match, we see a pre-recorded message from Afa in his native language, who tells The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) that the difference between them and The Headshrinkers is that the Steiners wrestle and The Headshrinkers tear heads off. He says that The Steiners will find out come WrestleMania 9 what they will do to their heads.
Raymond Rougeau interviews Bret "Hit Man" Hart. Bret says that being WWF Champion allows you to stand back and watch everyone, and he has watched Yokozuna wipe out everyone he has been in the ring with. He knows about what Yokozuna did to "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and says that if that doesn't put chills up your spine, nothing will. He says Yokozuna has impressed him with a lot of things, including winning the Royal Rumble Match. He says he would be a liar if he said he he did not have a pit in his stomach from the thought of facing him. He tells Yokozuna to keep one thing in mind: he became champion by having the tenacity, the dedication and the excellence of execution. He cannot think of a better place to go against all odds than Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he knows a lot of people who are counting him out and going in as one big underdog. He promises Yokozuna one big thing: every time he defends the title against every single opponent he has ever faced, they have walked away with respect for him and the excellence of execution. He says that the Japanese are big on respect, and when Yokozuna steps out of the ring at WrestleMania 9, he will respect him. When Bret himself steps out of the ring, he will be wearing the WWF Championship.
Bam Bam Bigelow beats Brian West.
We hear from The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) and Jimmy Hart. Hart says Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) are in a lot of trouble now. Hart says he has managed a lot of tag teams, but none like The Mega Maniacs, whom he says are unstoppable. Hogan says the whole world knew the desire he had to get back into the WWF, and when Money Inc. poured gasoline on the red and yellow of Hulkamania, they it themselves on fire, and with the tag team titles on the line at WrestleMania 9, he expects Santa Claus to come down the WWF Christmas chimney when the thinks about the red and yellow. As for Brutus being "the weak link in the team," he says Money Inc. has got it backwards. Brutus tells Money Inc. they made the biggest mistake of their lives by not finishing the job when they went after him, as they now have Hulk and Hart to contend with and the man upstairs is riding right behind him. Hulk takes the bandage off Brutus' nose and tells Brutus he is 'Brutus "Bionic" Beefcake' now, as the titanium steel rods in his head are holding just fine. Hulk says he was there when Brutus had his face crushed and when the plates and rods were placed in his head, and saw when Money Inc. hit Brutus' face with their briefcase. He says that the titanium in Brutus' head is stronger than anything on Earth, and says that with Jimmy Hart, they know everything about Money Inc. They have placed all their assets in the big man upstairs, and asks Money Inc. what they're going to do when they all run wild on them.
It is announced on the WrestleMania 9 Report that The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) have accepted Money Inc.'s ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championships. We then hear from Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna. Fuji says that Bret "Hit Man" Hart considers himself to be the underdog, but he considers Bret a beaten man already, as Yokozuna is 505 lbs. and that it is pretty obvious what he is going to do to him. Suddenly, it is reported that Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales are in the ring. Wippleman tells the crowd to head the words of Gonzales, and Gonzales tells The Undertaker to rest in peace. We then hear from "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, who admires his own body and says that WrestleMania 9 is the perfect event to make a perfect example out of Mr. Perfect and prove that he has arrived. After Mr. Perfect is humiliated, he will learn the meaning of true perfection the hard way. We then hear from Mr. Perfect, who says that Lex Luger needs a mirror to remind himself that he has a great body, but wants to know if he wants to know if it is built for show or built for go, as he is always go, 100 percent.
The Steiner Brothers beat Mark Coretti and Dan Ferren. During the match, it is announced that there is an article on The Steiner Brothers in the newest issue of WWF Magazine. After the match, "THe King" Jerry Lawler daws a picture of a dog's face on the Magistrator, saying it is the Steiners' mother and that she is where the Steiners got their looks from.
Sean Mooney advertises Raw for Monday night, March 22nd at the Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York at 8 PM. Kamala will face Giant Gonzales, while Tatanka, Bob Backlund and Bam Bam Bigelow will be there. He then advertises the show for Madison Square Garden on March 21st, where "Macho Man" Randy Savage will be taking on Doink. Doink says he will beat The Macho Man, then wants to know who Savage is behind his facade. When all is said and done, he will be laughing on the outside while Savage will be crying on the inside. Razor Ramon and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger will be taking on Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect. We hear from Bret and Mr. Perfect, and Mr. Perfect says who would have thought that they would join forces, and says the time has come and that Luger and Razor had better take a look at the two best wrestlers ever. Bret says they aren't as bad as they think they are, and that Luger has a lot to learn from them. Bret says they can destroy them, but they can't seem to decide on whether they will do it excellently or perfectly. Also, Tatanka faces Papa Shango and The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster).
Next week: The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs)! "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! Tatanka! Yokozuna! A big message from The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake)!
Monday, March 1, 1993
Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 1, 1993
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship against Fatu with the Sharpshooter despite the dirty tactics from Afa and Samu. Throughout the episode, Rob Bartlett dresses as Elvis.
At Wrestlemania 9, Undertaker takes on Giant Gonzales, Tatanka takes on Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental title, Mr. Perfect takes on "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart defends the WWF Championship against Yokozuna.
Vince McMahon interviews Crush live from Hawaii. He plans to crush Doink's head at WrestleMania 9.
Doink beats Koko B. Ware with the Stump Puller. "Elvis" interviews Doink after the match, and Doink hands him the present he came to the ring with: a small pie with a berry in it and a bigger pie to the face.
Vince McMahon interviews Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster), and mentions James Robinson's retirement from American Express, saying Robinson is getting pocket change for his retirement package. As for The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake). all they've done to Money Inc. is cut their losses by taking Jimmy Hart away from them, and plan to prove how soft they are by putting the WWF World Tag Team Championships on the line at WrestleMania 9.
"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats P.J. Walker. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who spouts praises for Luger while saying that "Elvis" is really George Steinbrenner. After the match, Luger makes fun of P.J. Walker's physique before slapping him to the ground.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Duane Gill and Barry Hardy.
Next week: Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) take on Virgil and "El Matador" Tito Santana! Also, Mr. Perfect takes on "The Model" Rick Martel!
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