Saturday, December 31, 1994

WWF Mania Presents...The 1994 Slammy Awards

Most Intimidating: The Undertaker

The Undertaker beats The Brooklyn Brawler.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett heads to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. He hopes to play there.

Best Entertainer: Oscar

Worst Idea: Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz

Sweatiest: Irwin R. Schyster

Biggest Rat: "The King of Harts" Owen Hart

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart beats Buck Quartermaine with the Sharpshooter.

The WWF Holiday Wish tour heads to Winnipeg, Canada; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Dallas, Texas; New Haven, Connecticut; and Uniondale, Long Island, New York. Profits benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Greediest: Tatanka

Most Spectacular Match of 1994: Razoe Ramon vs. Shawn Michaels in a Ladder Match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam

Best Coliseum Home Video of 1994: WWF Raw Video Secrets

Best Tag Team: Shawn Michaels and Diesel

Worst Tag Team: Shawn Michaels and Diesel

Mouthiest: Jerry "The King" Lawler

Most Eccentric: Bob Backlund

Smelliest: tie between Henry O. Godwinn and Duke "The Dumpster" Droese

Best Movie: tie between Princess Caraboo and Speed

Most Likely To See Jenny Craig: Bastion Booger

The British Bulldog vs. Tatanka ends in a double disqualification when "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase lifts down the rope, causing the Bulldog to fall out of the ring. Lex Luger shows up and confronts DiBiase, then fights Tatanka when he attacks him. Bam Bam Bigelow shows up and joins in on the brawl, but Luger and the Bulldog stand tall.

Best Pay-Per-View Event of 1994: WrestleMania 10

Best Manager: "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase

Best New Generation Spot: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart

Most Improved Etiquette: The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione)

Most Devastating: Bull Nakano

WWF Trading Cards are now available! Only $2.95 per pack plus shipping and handling.

Hakushi beats Reno Riggins.

Funniest: Dink

MVP: Diesel

Best Show: WWF Mania

Most Evolutionary: tie between Gorilla Monsoon and King Kong Bundy

Most Patriotic: Lex Luger

Best Dressed: Jim Cornette

Biggest Heart: The 1-2-3 Kid

Monday, December 26, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 26, 1994

Shawn Micheals guests on commentary next week.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase plans to give The British Bulldog a Christmas gift in the form of his Million Dollar Corporation giving him a beating.

Tatanka vs. The British Bulldog ends in a double disqualification after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase grabs The Bulldog's leg and pulls him out of the ring. This gets the attention of Lex Luger, who shows up and argues with DiBiase. Tatanka goes after Luger, but Luger fights Tatanka, and Bam Bam Bigelow gets in the ring soon afterwards. Lex Luger and British Bulldog soon clean house.

Mo, Mabel, The British Bulldog, The 1-2-3 Kid, Bob "Spark Plug" Holly and Shawn Micheals are officially in the Royal Rumble match. Michaels says that when he's the last man standing in the Rumble, people aren't going to like him, they're going to love him. Todd Pettengill then makes fun of the fact that the crowd is chanting for Diesel, and Michaels says there'll be none of that after the Rumble.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is at home, having enjoyed Christmas with his family for the first time in ten years. He plans to prove he's the still the best there was, the best there is and the best there will ever will be at Royal Rumble, and says he will deal with his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart when the time comes. He is also glad to have a title shot against Diesel, and that Diesel won't be hiding behind the title.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, while The Undertaker battles Irwin R. Schyster - both at Royal Rumble.

Henry Godwinn beats Mike Khoury in his Raw debut.

We get our first glimpse of Hakushi on Raw.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is Diesel, whom "The King" Jerry Lawler tries to shake the hand of in congratulations. Diesel obliges by nearly crushing his hand, and Lawler says he hopes Bob Backlund would get the Crossface Chicken Wing on him, and that Shawn Michaels not only brought him into the WWF and made him into the only man to hold the tag team, Intercontinental and WWF titles all in their first year, but also told Backlund everything there is to know about him. He also says he hopes Diesel wishes he never gave Bret "The Hit Man" Hart a title shot, and that the Sharpshooter will get him if the Crossface Chicken Wing. Lawler then wishes Hart and Diesel eliminate each other and that he never asked him to guest on the show, but Diesel grabs the microphone and says he wishes Lawler would shut his mouth. He then takes Lawler's crown off of his head, and when Lawler reaches for it, Diesel tosses him out of the ring.



The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey beat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) to advance into the semi-finals of the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and Owen Hart take on The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) in the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament this weekend on Superstars.

Howard Finkel says he enjoyed being part of The Bushwhackers' (Butch and Luke) victory celebration last week, and apologizes to Harvey Wippleman for pulling his pants down when he kept him from interfering in the match.

Kwang beats Rich Myers.

Boxer Vinny Pazienza says he's taking down Roberto Duran on January 14th, and soon after, he'll take down Shawn Michaels for betting on Duran.

Kama the Supreme Fighting Machine is coming to the WWF.

Stephanie Wiand interviews "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who has just found out that Lex Luger and The British Bulldog have just challenged Tatanka and Bam Bam Bigelow. An angry DiBiase tells Luger and Bulldog they have a match, which is made official for next week.

The Undertaker beats The Brooklyn Brawler in his first appearance on Raw since his SummerSlam return. It is announced that The Undertaker will be on Shawn Michaels' Heartbreak Hotel this coming weekend on Superstars. After the match, Irwin R. Schyster shows up with two of his own Druids.

Monday, December 19, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 19, 1994

Shawn Michaels guests on commentary for another week.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Lex Luger by count-out after a distraction from "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and interference from the Druid, who is revealed by LUger to be none other than Tatanka.

Last weekend, The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) beat Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo) to continue to the semi-finals of the WWF Tag Team Championship Tournament on Superstars.

Next week, The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) take on The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) in the WWF Tag Team Championship Tournament on Superstars.

Howard Finkel, dressed in a green ballcap, a Monday Night Raw tanktop and camouflage pants, eats sardines with The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke).



"Double J" Jeff Jarrett heads to Bally's in Las Vegas and talks with Rip Taylor.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Roy Raymond and Chris Avery.

Tatanka takes on The British Bulldog next week...and Henry Godwinn debuts...on Raw!

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler's guest this week is Bob Backlund. Backlund goes on the rails about today's society, then talks about how he beat Bret "The Hit Man" Hart at Survivor Series, and says he would be happy to get in the ring with him again to lock in another Crossface Chicken Wing. Backlund then talks about Diesel, who he says had the guts to shake his hand and successfully take the WWF Championship from him. He then calls him "Kevin Nash" and calls him the "Tyrannosaurus Rex of the WWF," but says that the T-Rex eventually went extinct and that he will eventually get the Crossface Chicken wing on him.



Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats Chris Canyon.

The Royal Rumble takes place on January 22, 1995 in Tampa, Florida, and the world's biggest beach party will be hosted by Pamela Anderson. Also, Diesel defends the WWF Championship against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.

Diesel is impressed with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart taking his challenge for the WWF Championship so fast, and says black and chrome - and a little gold - is more of a man's colors than pink and black. He hopes that Bret is 100%, but says he wouldn't have taken the challenge if he wasn't. He hopes to see Bret at Royal Rumble.

The first ten Superstars in the Royal Rumble this year are Lex Luger, Bob Backlumd, King Kong Bundy, Doink, Kwang, Henry Godwinn, Duke, Man O' War, Adam Bomb and Dick Murdoch.

The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) beat Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn) when Howard Finkel yanks Harvey Wippleman off the apron while helping Steve Dunn pin down Butch...and pulls Wippleman's pants down to his ankles in the process.



Santa Claus sits on Mabel's lap this year.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Nick Barbury with the Camel Clutch.

Next week: The Undertaker! Diesel in The King's Court!

Monday, December 12, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 12, 1994

Bob Backlund says that Doink is manipulating society and that he will put an end to im. Doink says he's ready for Backlund and the Crossface Chicken Wing.
Shawn Michaels guests on commentary again this week.

Bob Backlund is set to face Doink, but Dink shows up without Doink. It's a trick, as Doink was underneath the ring the whole time and trips up Bob Backlund from behind, starting the match.

Bob Backlund beats Doink with the Crossface Chicken Wing. Officials have to pull Backlund off of Doink, much to the distress of Dink, when he refuses to let go of the hold.

Eight teams will battle it out in the WWF Tag Team Championship Tournament on Superstars starting this coming weekend, with Men on a Mission versus The Million Dollar Corporation (Tatanka and Bam Bam Bigelow).

Shawn Michaels faces off against Diesel...in WWE Raw for Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, of course. Coliseum Video and Acclaim have teamed up to make WWF Raw Strategies and Secrets: The Video Guide for the Super NES and Genesis versions of the game, which comes out this Wednesday and features all of the WWF Superstars from the game.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett now wants to make his home in Las Vegas, now that Nashville has "missed the boat," according to him. According to Jarrett, Vegas has welcomed him with open arms, wanting him to sing one song off his debut album Ain't I Great.

Razor Ramon beats Mark Starr.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation and WWF team up for two limited-quantity Make-A-Wish Bears based on Doink and Razor Ramon. The proceeds from the two bears go directly to Make-A-Wish.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is Irwin R. Schyster, who shows up accompanied by two druids. "The King" Jerry Lawler talks about the millions of dollars that professional athletes make...and the taxes they haven't paid. I.R.S. mentions the tax investigations of Joe DiMaggio, Reggie Jackson and (most recently) Daryl Strawberry, then says the biggest tax cheat of all is The Undertaker, and tells 'Taker he has the power of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and his druids much like 'Taker has the power of the urn, and wherever he goes, they go. I.R.S. then says that he's not afraid of 'Taker's friends at all, as 'Taker has plenty of enemies and he has plenty of friends, and that one of his friends may be one of 'Taker's business enemies. I.R.S. also mentions that he takes on Lex Luger next week in response to helping out Adam Bomb last week, and says that one of his friends may be one of Luger's worst enemies.

Hakushi is coming to the WWF...

"The Portugese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya beats Nick Barbury. During the match, Harvey Wippleman shows up and takes an interest in Montoya, but after the match, it is revealed that Harvey is really here to threaten to beat up Howard Finkel, especially when rumor is going around that Finkel will be in the corner of The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) against him and Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn).

King Kong Bundy beats Bob Knight.

Santa Claus shows up and gives a replica WWF Women's Championship to Shawn Micheals, much to Micheals' displeasure.

Sunday, December 11, 1994

Take The Wrestling Challenge - Wrestling Challenge recap for December 11, 1994

The British Bulldog beats The Brooklyn Brawler.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says he's not the only one with friends from the dark side, referring to the two druids with the gold dollar signs on the backs of their robes. When he gets done with The Undertaker, he'll be the one resting in peace.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Jason Ahrndt.

The WWF Tag Team Championships have been vacated, and a Tag Team Championship Tournament will be held on Superstars for the next several weeks. Next week on Superstars: Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka take on Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo). Christmas weekend, The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) will face The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke). New Year's weekend will see The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) square off with "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, with the winners facing the victors of Bam Bam and Tatanka vs. Men on a Mission. The week after that will see The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) vs. Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn), with the winners of that facing the victors of The Heavenly Bodies vs. The Bushwhackers. The semi-finals will take place in the weeks to come.

Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo) beat J.S. Storm and Mike Heyward.

Henry Godwinn introduces to slop as well as the slop bucket. He criticizes the fans for eating slop, then says that the pigs just love it and that you just might see your relatives use the same kind of manners that hogs have as we see the pigs eating slop. He says the fans are just as greedy as the hogs, wanting to get bigger and eat more slop.

Tatanka beats John Crystal.

Hakushi is coming soon to the WWF...

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Reno Riggins.

The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione), dressed in tuxedos, advertise Left Guard (a parody of Right Guard deodorant), then they eat it, as do Afa and "Captain" Lou Albano.

The newest issue of WWF Magazine will be on newsstands this Tuesday, with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and King Kong Bundy on the cover.

King Kong Bundy beats Jeff Hardy.

Next week: Razor Ramon! Jeff Jarrett! Mabel! The Heavenly Bodies! "The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya! Hakushi debuts! A special interview with "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels!

Monday, December 5, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 5, 1994

Shawn Michaels guests on commentary for this week.

During "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's entrance, the camera briefly focuses on a man with sunglasses, backstage ID stickers on the front and back of his shirt and a backwards Monday Night Raw cap. Even Vince McMahon doesn't know who he is, and thinks he's a ring attendant, though he is seen talking to Jarrett in the corner.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats The British Bulldog by count-out after the mystery man in Jarrett's corner grabs Bulldog's ankle, distracting him after he tosses Jarrett back into the ring and keeping him from beating the ten count.

The WWF Holiday Wish is coming to town this month!

Last Wednesday night, at the 10th annual American Sportscaster Association Dinner, Dink, Diesel, The Bushwhackers and a plethora of other sports stars rubbed shoulders with sportscasters.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Barry Horowitz.

Bob Backlund takes on Doink next week on Raw!

Shawn Michaels plays WWF Raw for Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. There will also be a companion video guide for the game from Coliseum Video with strategies and secrets from the game.

Kwang beats Scott Taylor. During the match, Harvey Wippleman verbally berates ring announcer Howard Finkel, who calls Kwang "The Might Kwang" when he wins.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart takes on Lex Luger this week on WWF Action Zone!

"The King" Jerry Lawler shows up to host this week's edition of The King's Court. This week is a little different, as the guest this time around is a mystery guest. After berating the crowd, The King reveals his guest, whom he calls a guiding light for the World Wrestling Federation: Shawn Michaels, who reveals that he knew that he was the mystery guest all along after saying he didn't know who it was. The King reminds everyone that Shawn Michaels made Diesel, but in the end, says that Diesel isn't very smart despite being made into a champion. Shawn once again claims that it was him who plucked Diesel from obscurity, and tells Diesel that he made him and that he can and will break him. He then tells Diesel that he's not hard to find.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly was at the Snowball Derby, even though he didn't so hot. Nevertheless, he'll be in next year's racing season.

WWF Mania celebrates its 100th episode this Saturday at 10 AM Eastern/9 AM Central.

Footage of clouds reveal the word "Hakushi" before turning into storm clouds. Whoever Hakushi is, he is coming soon to the WWF.

Harvey Wippleman verbally berates Howard Finkel before introducing Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn). He also comes close to attacking Finkel as well.

Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn) beat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) after Harvey Wippleman grabs Luke's ankle. This causes Wippleman and Howard Finkel to have a verbal argument that almost gets physical when Finkel tells the referee what happened. During the match, it is announced that there will be a tournament to decide the next WWF Tag Team Championship will take place exclusively on Superstars starting this weekend. The finals will take place at Royal Rumble on January 22nd. when new tag team champions will be crowned.

Bob Backlund says that clowns have no place in society and no place in the WWF. He also plans to take back the WWF Championship and bring up everyone's morality to the level of God's.

Monday, November 28, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 28, 1994

This past Saturday at Madison Square Garden, Diesel beats Bob Backlund in eight seconds to win the WWF Championship!

"The King" Jerry Lawler guests on commentary for this week.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart beats John Paul with the Sharpshooter. During the match, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is interviewed by telephone. He has a stretched ligament and a stretched muscle, but he'll be back in time for the new year. As for Owen, he says he has yet to see the Survivor Series encore so that he can watch the match again and try to figure out exactly what happened at Survivor Series.

The Survivor Series encore is only on pay-per-view tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central exclusively on pay-per-view!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase are accompanied by someone draped in a black cloak with no discernable features, as if they were dressed like a Druid. Irwin R. Schyster still wants The Undertake to pay up.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Adam Bomb thanks to the interference of the Druid, then I.R.S. and the Druid attacks Adam Bomb. Before we can find out who it is, Lex Luger shows up and rushes everyone out of the ring, but not before Luger gets a few shots in on I.R.S.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats Tony DeVito.

We meet Henry O. Godwinn in his hog farm in Arkansas. The meanest hog will soon be him when he arrives in the World Wrestling Federation.

Steven Bowles in the special guest flagbearer for Lex Luger's entrance tonight.

Lex Luger beats Bert Centeno with the Torture Rack.

Vince McMahon interviews the new WWF Champion Diesel inside the ring. Diesel appreciates the standing ovation from the crowd. He said that his team had a strategy at Survivor Series, and says that Shawn Michaels didn't want to get in until Razor Ramon was knocked out...and that Shawn loves the spotlight. Diesel says Shawn Michaels may have gotten away, and that he would have gotten his hands on him if he didn't. With Bret Hart out of action, WWF President Jack Tunney made Diesel #1 contender for the WWF Championship. Diesel says he got up at 4 AM, walked the streets, and was encouraged by passers-by. As for Bob Backlund, he admits the bow-ties are quite stellar and that Backlund is a real man and a real wrestler, but he tells Backlund he'll have to get the Crossface Chicken Wing on him if he is to stand a chance. Diesel also says that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is a great wrestler and champion, especially after their match back at King of the Ring. He then says that he plans to become a fighting champion, and if Bret Hart wants a shot at the title, he's got it. He then says "Long live the New WWF Generation."



"Double J" Jeff Jarrett takes on The British Bulldog next week on Raw!

Bob Backlund guests on commentary during the next match.

The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Buck Quartermaine and Gary Scott.

Bob Backlund vows to put the Crossface Chicken Wing on Diesel, then promises to do the same to Vince McMahon before he retires.

Wednesday, November 23, 1994

Survivor Series 1994 - The Results

All of the Survivor Series teams have one last pep-talk before the start of the show.

The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, Fatu, Sione, The British Bulldog) beat The Teamsters (Shawn Michaels, Diesel, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett), with Razor Ramon the only survivor, after Diesel turns on Shawn Michaels after the third accidental super kick to Diesel's face. All the other members of The Teamsters try to calm Diesel down, but they all get beat up as Diesel chases after Michaels. This leads to all members of The Teamsters being counted out simultaneously.

Shawn Michaels tells Todd Pettengill he's through with Diesel, and says that Diesel is a zero without him before he speeds out of the arena, dropping one-half of the WWF Tag Team Championships on his way out.

Diesel is on the Survivor Series hotline, no doubt talking about how he's had enough from Shawn Michaels.

The Royal Family ("The King" Jerry Lawler, Sleazy, Queasy and Cheesy) beat Clowns R Us (Doink, Dink, Wink, Pink) without losing a single man with the dirtiest tactics imaginable. When "The King" Jerry Lawler takes full credit for the win and hogs the spotlight, the three of them defiantly raise their own arms in victory. Lawler chases after them for it, but when Sleazy, Queasy and Cheesy turn on Lawler, they are joined by Dink, Wink and Pink, and Lawler gets chased back to the back by six little people only to get pied by Doink.

Todd Pettengill interviews the new WWF Women's Champion, Bull Nakano...and has no idea what she's saying.

79% of Survivor Series opinion poll participants say that Bob Backlund's Crossface Chicken Wing is more devastating than Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's Sharpshooter.

Bob Backlund beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in a submission match to win the WWF Championship. During the match, The British Bulldog hits his head on the steel steps while chasing after "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, who regrets what has happened and checks on British Bulldog. Owen Hart starts crying, and and tells parents Stu and Helen Hart (who are in the front row for the match) that he did not mean for this to happen and asks them to throw in the towel on Bret's behalf as he cannot bring himself to do it. With Bob Backlund putting Hart in the Crossface Chicken Wing for over five minutes, and with Hart unable to break out of the hold, Helen Hart sadly throws in the towel after initial reluctance from Stu. Owen then runs away with the pink-and-black towel in his hands, and Bret Hart has to be helped to the back.

Todd Pettengill interviews "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, who is smiling at what has happened, revealing that this was all a set-up and that his own parents fell right into his own trap. Owen goes so far as to say that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart cheated to retain the WWF Championship, and calls Bret a loser and a nobody.

The Million Dollar Team (Tatanka, Bam Bam Bigelow, King Kong Bundy, Dr. Tom Pritchard, "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Guts and Glory (Lex Luger, Mabel, Adam Bomb, Billy Gunn, Bart Gunn) in a Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series match, with King Kong Bundy and Bam Bam Bigelow surviving after Bundy hits a splash on Luger after an inside cradle pin on Tatanka. After the match, Bundy, Bam Bam and Tatanka attack Luger, only for Adam Bomb and Billy and Bart Gunn to clean house. Mabel seems to show up late, but Pritchard and Jimmy Del Rey show up only for Mabel to clobber them. Everyone then checks on Luger, who is able to stand up under his own power.

Todd Pettengill interviews Bob Backlund as they are surrounded by photographers. Backlund claims he has been champion since 1978, and beat "the man who represents your society" to take the belt back. He then plans to mold society back into what he wants it to be by putting morality back into them, and says he'll take on anybody to defend the title. He then says that he feels like God, raises the WWF Championship up, and leaves.



Thanks to special troubleshooting referee Chuck Norris from Walker, Texas Ranger, The Undertaker beats Yokozuna in a Casket Match rematch. King Kong Bundy and Bam Bam Bigelow try to interfere, and Irwin R. Schyster gets in the ring and attacks Undertaker (who he has been trying to audit) while the referees are distracted by them. He gets a sleeper hold on 'Taker and sends him into the casket before escaping into the crowd, but it's not enough to help Yokozuna win the match. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett tries to run in as Undertaker rebuilds momentum, but he gets swiftly roundhouse kicked by Norris. Undertaker then boots Yokozuna into the casket, snaps Mr. Fuji's Japanese flag in two and tosses it in with him, then closes the casket to win the match.

Monday, November 21, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 21, 1994

Razor Ramon is attacked by Diesel, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, Shawn Michaels, and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett before he can face Diesel. Officials have to break up the brawl, and the show immediately goes to break.

Jim Cornette guests on commentary this week.

Tatanka beats Chris Canyon.

Adam Bomb beats Jason Ahrndt. During the match, it is announced that Alundra Blayze lost the WWF Women's Championship to Bull Nakano at the Tokyo Egg Dome in Tokyo, Japan last night.

Vince McMahon and Jim Cornette preview Monday Night Raw for Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis.

It is announced that Razor Ramon vs. Diesel will happen tonight after all, despite the attack on Razor.

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler and Sleazy, Queasy and Cheesy have been discussing Doink, Dink, Wink and Pink. The discussion doesn't go for very long before Doink, Dink, Wink and Pink hit them with water guns.

The Survivor Series Hotline will have a random Superstar chosen every five minutes to man the lines during Survivor Series.

Irwin R. Schyster has repossessed the burial place of a dead man over taxes in an attempt to get to The Undertaker.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Matt Hardy. During the match, it is announced that Lex Luger, Razor Ramon, The British Bulldog, Paul Bearer, The Undertaker, Doink, Dink, Wink and Pink will be on the New York Daily News float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Paul Bearer and The Undertaker tell Yokozuna it is the end for him, and that his soul will never be the same again.

Diesel shows up with Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, Shawn Michaels, and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett before the next match. Razor Ramon shows up with Fatu, Sione, The British Bulldog, and The 1-2-3 Kid to even up the numbers game.

Diesel vs. Razor Ramon ends with a brawl between The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, Fatu, Sione, The British Bulldog, The 1-2-3 Kid) and The Teamsters (Diesel, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, Shawn Michaels, and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett).

Sunday, November 20, 1994

Sunday Night Slam Masters - Sunday Night Slam recap for November 20, 1994

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray).

We see a video package documenting the recent history between Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Bob Backlund.

Yokozuna beats John Crystal.

The British Bulldog beats "The King of Harts" Owen Hart after Bob Backlund sneaks up on Bulldog and puts him in the Crossface Chicken Wing. Referees have to get Backlund off Bulldog while Owen attacks Bulldog, and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has to run to take care of Owen before going at it with Backlund. Bret almost puts Backlund in the Sharpshooter, but Owen Hart manages to drag Backlund out of the ring and help him to the back.

Monday, November 14, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 14, 1994

Note: This episode is shown in its most complete form on the WWE Network due to original production technical difficulties. You can get some extra details on the matches not shown on the Network here and here.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase guests on commentary this week.

Bob Backlund beats The 1-2-3 Kid with the Crossface Chicken Wing, and refuses to let go. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up to go after Backlund to force the hold off of The Kid, and officials have to keep the two men from having a pre-Survivor Series brawl. Backlund gets the Crossface Chicken Wing ready on Hart, but can't lock it in and has to escape. Backlund tells Hart that he let the hold go just to remind Hart of what he will feel at Survivor Series, then leaves. Hart goes after Backlund, attacks him from behind, briefly puts him in the Sharpshooter, then tells Backlund he did that to him for the exact same reason and that he won't let out of it at Survivor Series. (The match was marred by original production technical difficulties, and the show starts with The Kid in the Crossface Chicken Wing on the WWE Network.)

Mabel beats The Black Phantom (who is called "The Blue Phantom" during the match).

Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger says he's ready to make sure history doesn't repeat itself when Yokozuna and The Undertaker have their second casket match. He tells Yokozuna not to get out of line, as he's watching his every move.

Tatanka tells Chuck Norris he's not a big fan of Texas, and warns him not to get in his way if he interferes in the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna.

You can get the official limited edition Survivor Series program for $10 plus shipping and handling now!

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Gary Sabaugh with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

Hear controversial interviews with a different Superstar daily and behind the scens gossip on the official Survivor Series hotline, and take the special WWF opinion poll: which submission hold is more effective? Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's Sharpshooter or Bob Backlund's Crossface Chicken Wing?

Irwin R. Schyster says he was fair in repossessing The Undertaker's headstone, and says that if 'Taker's beneficiaries paid the burial tax, he wouldn't have had to do what he did. He tells 'Taker that six feet under is not a tax shelter.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is another king: "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, who is conspicuously without Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Owen is excited for Bob Backlund to fight his brother, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and says nobody knows Bret more than he does. He promises to Backlund that he will not throw the towel in at Survivor Series, and that Bret's side will be the one surrendering. Both Owen and "The King" Jerry Lawler come to the conclusion that Bob Backlund is technically still the WWF Champion. They then call out The British Bulldog, who shows up with the pink and black towel. Bulldog says that Hart is the champion, not Backlund, and will still be champion after Survivor Series. Owen tells Bulldog there's no chance for Bret to break out of the Crossface Chicken Wing, and that the Sharpshooter, while an excellent hold, is nothing compared to it. Owen then tells Bulldog to let Bret suffer and make him cry, then throw in the towel so Backlund can become the rightful champion again. Bulldog says that he will never throw in the towel no matter what, and tells Owen to dare Backlund to put Bret Hart in the Crossface Chicken Wing.

"The Portugese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya beats The Brooklyn Brawler in his Raw debut.

This Sunday night on USA Network is Sunday Night Slam, with "The King of Harts" Owen Hart vs. The British Bulldog and The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) vs. The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn). (This announcement and the previous match are not on WWE Network.)

"The Portugese Man O' War" Aldo Montoya is in the ring with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who invites him to join The Million Dollar Corporation. Aldo Montoya responds to him in Portugese, so DiBiase asks him again with the almighty dollar. Aldo Montoya answers again, this time in English, by telling DiBiase to take his money and shove it in his ear. DiBiase is infuriated.

Vince McMahon and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase interview Alundra Blayze. She will be defending the WWF Women's Championship against Bull Nakano in the Tokyo Egg Dome in Tokyo, Japan on November 20th. She plans to come back to America with her championship reign intact.

Next week on WWF Action Zone: Fatu vs. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett! Next week on Raw: Razor Ramon vs. Diesel!

Monday, November 7, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 7, 1994

"The King" Jerry Lawler fills in for "Macho Man" Randy Savage this week.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and The British Bulldog beat "The King Of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart with a Sharpshooter to Neidhart.



We hear from Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger, who says he looks for the toughest opponents he can find, and there are none tougher than the WWF Superstars. He's at Survivor Series to see them get it on as he takes on a "special troubleshooting referee" role in the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna. Also, the WWF Championship match is a submission match, with British Bulldog in Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's corner with a pink and black towel, and "The King Of Harts" Owen Hart in Bob Backlund's corner with the same white towel Arnold Skaaland threw into the ring all those years ago.

Two members of Unitel Video Productions suffered an accident earlier today, and Vince McMahon wishes them a quick recovery.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Tyrone Knox.

Vince McMahon announces that "Macho Man" Randy Savage has been unable to come to terms to a new contract with the World Wrestling Federation. Vince McMahon thanks Savage for all of the positive contributions and wonderful memories during his time in the World Wrestling Federation, and wishes him the best of luck.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is The 1-2-3 Kid. Next week, The Kid takes on Bob Backlund, and says that he plans to give it 110% against Backlund...who rushes in and tries to attack The Kid. Backlund fails, and The Kid sends him out of the ring. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up, gets in the ring and raises The Kid's hand, then "The King of Hart" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart show up and join up with Backlund before arguing with the officials.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly takes on "The King" Jerry Lawler next week on WWF Action Zone.

Doink beats Pat Tanaka.

The Special WWF Opinion Poll is open. Which submission hold is more effective: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's Sharpshooter or Bob Backlund's Crossface Chicken Wing?

Next week: The Portugese Man of War, Aldo Montoya debuts on Raw! Plus: Jeff Jarrett! The British Bulldog and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart on The King's Court! The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Bob Backlund!

The show closes with Dink, Wink and Pink standing (or clowning) off with Sleazy, Queasy and Cheesy.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says he has no disrespect for Bob Backlund and his generation, and says The 1-2-3 Kid the best in the new generation right now. He plans to be in The Kid's corner, cheering him on next week.

Saturday, November 5, 1994

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for November 5, 1994

Tatanka beats Billy Gunn after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase gets on the apron to distract the referee so that Bam Bam Bigelow can push Billy Gunn off the top rope. After the match, Tatanka and Bigelow take the boots to Billy Gunn, but Bart Gunn runs in to make the save, chasing Tatanka and Bigelow out of the ring in the process.

During the Survivor Series report, we hear from Bob Backlund, who says that all the politics are over and that he got what he wanted for the contract for his match against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart: a submission match. He tells Bret to remember that he has put many top wrestlers in the crossface chicken and that nobody - including Bret himself - has been able to get out of it. "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, who is there with him, says his corner will not throw the towel, but Hart's corner will when Bret is put in the crossface chicken wing and forced to submit. We then hear from Bret, who says being the WWF Champion is all about confidence, and he is confident. He knows this is a match between generations and that he will not let his generation down, as there is no way for Backlund to get him in the crossface chicken wing. He tells Backlund that he will be the one watching his back as he is the one with Owen Hart in his corner. The British Bulldog says his towel is not going to be leaving his hands.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Barry Hardy. After the match, Bob Backlund sneaks into the ring and puts Barry Hardy in the crossface chicken wing, and lets go when Droese runs into the ring. When Droese checks on Barry Hardy, Backlund turns around and puts Droese in the hold, and referees have to pull Backlund off Droese.

We hear from Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger, who says he looks for the toughest opponents he can find, and there are none tougher than the WWF Superstars. He's at Survivor Series to see them get it on as he takes on a "special troubleshooting referee" role in the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna.

Kelly Munson is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Diesel beats Tim McNeany.

"The King" Jerry Lawler gets sprayed at with silly string by Dink before the next match.

Doink beats Phil Apollo.

During the Survivor Series report, we hear from The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, Fatu, Sione, The British Bulldog). Captain Lou Albano says that he will be managing the greatest five-man combination in the world today at Survivor Series. Razor tells "Double J" Jeff Jarrett that he has a good team, but they are better. The 1-2-3 Kid says he and Razor brought it home last year, and with the toughest guys in the World Wrestling Federation, they plan on doing it again this year. The British Bulldog says he and the entire team are here to survive. We then hear from Jim Cornette, who says that The Undertaker had a lot of horrible things happen to him and that nothing should worry him after that, but apparently, Yokozuna does, and that this is why Chuck Norris is the "special troubleshooting referee" for the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna. He says Chuck Norris may be a bad dude, but so is Yokozuna. He tells Chuck Norris to do whatever he wants, but tells him to leave The Undertaker to face the music, as the curtain goes down for good on The Undertaker at Survivor Series and the casket is shut for good. We then hear from The Undertaker and Paul Bearer. Paul Bearer says Yokozuna has heard the news, and that Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette must be scared to death. The Undertaker tells Cornette and Mr. Fuji that they have led Yokozuna to the gates of the dark side once more, and this time, not even Chuck Norris will be able to save them.

We see Irwin R. Schyster in a graveyard, who says that even when you're dead, you still cannot cheat on your taxes and you still owe I.R.S. your fair share. He then has a headstone repossessed after the person lying below it cheated on his taxes by writing off his daughter's birthday party as a business expenses, which only scratched the surface on "John Dough's" pre-death taxes.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says he repossessed a tombstone, but the fans can rest assured he is not through digging yet.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Aaron Ferguson.

We hear from The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn). Bart says Billy was doing well until Bam Bam Bigelow interfered. Next week, they will have Bigelow and Tatanka in a tag team match. Billy says Bigelow stuck his nose where it did not belong, and next week, they will invite Bigelow and Tatanka to their first Texas round-up.

Monday, October 31, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 31, 1994

Nicole Matilda is the lucky flag bearer to carry and wave the American flag during Lex Luger's entrance.

Lex Luger beats Bob Backlund by disqualification after the interference by Tatanka. Officials have to get Tatanka away from Lex Luger, who is still in Backlund's crossface chicken wing. Backlund lets go, but Tatanka continues his attack for a little while before he leaves, only for Backlund to rush back in and put Luger in the crossface chicken wing again. Randy "Macho Man" Savage rushes in to make the save for Lex Luger, and Backlund finally lets go and crawls back to the back.



Mabel takes on Yokozuna next Sunday on WWF Action Zone!

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Tony DeVito.

The Undertaker takes on Yokozuna in a Casket Match at Survivor Series. Also, Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger is the "special troubleshooting referee" for this match, in case anyone interferes. Also, another Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series match is scheduled: The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, The British Bulldog, Fatu, Sione) vs. The Teamsters (Shawn Michaels, Diesel, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett). Clowns R Us (Doink, Dink, Wink, Pink) takes on The Royal Family ("The King" Jerry Lawler, Sleazy, Queasy, Cheesy) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series match.

This past Saturday, WWF had a charity softball game against the Union Recreational Women's Softball Team in Union, New Jersey.

King Kong Bundy beats Bert Centeno.

Irwin R. Schyster talks to "John Dough," a now-deceased individual who owes over $120. Even if you're six feet under, you still have to pay taxes.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guests are Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. "The King" Jerry Lawler asks Paul Bearer if he thinks that what happened at Royal Rumble will happen at Survivor Series. He pulls out a copy of "Tombstoned," a collection of The Undertaker's "gravest matches," after telling Lawler he hasn't done his royal research. He then tells Lawler that there won't be a repeat of the first casket match, as nobody will be able to interfere in the match on Yokozuna's behalf thanks to Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger. He also says that he and 'Taker didn't pick Chuck Norris, and that the World Wrestling Federation did. The Undertaker then tells Yokozuna that his time has come for him to pay for his crimes against him and his creatures of the night at Royal Rumble.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and The British Bulldog take on "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart next week on Raw!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Tony Roy with the Camel Clutch.

Vince McMahon interviews Lex Luger, but the microphone cannot be heard due to audio problems. Suddenly, Tatanka brawls with Lex Luger backstage at the very end of the show.

Monday, October 24, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 24, 1994

Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Yokozuna by count-out after a mysterious figure in a robe pushes a casket to ringside. Yokozuna bumps into it and runs straight to the back upon seeing it.

Survivor Series is Wednesday night, November 23rd. It's official: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart defends the WWF Championship against Bob Backlund at Survivor Series, and a Survivor Series Elimination Match is set up: Guts 'n Glory (Billy Gunn, Bart Gunn, Lex Luger, Adam Bomb, Mabel) vs. The Million Dollar Team (Bam Bam Bigelow, Tatanka, King Kong Bundy, Dr. Tom Pritchard, "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey).

Bob Backlund and Lex Luger square off next week on Raw!

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Mike Bell and Barry Hardy.

Tatanka says that Lex Luger won't stand a chance against Bob Backlund's crossface chicken wing next week.

Tatanka beats Scott Taylor. Tatanka's finisher Papoose To Go is now renamed End of the Trail. Tatanka then attacks Taylor after the match, and tells Lex Luger he's next.

Adam Bomb beats Phil Apollo. After the match, Bob Backlund rushes into the ring and takes Adam Bomb down with the crossface chicken wing.

It's time for The King's Court. He shows us yet another king tonight, as Doink recently introduced another mini-Doink named Pink. He brings out Sleazy, Queasy and the newest member of the royal family: Cheesy. They issues a challenge to Doink: Him, Dink, Wink and Pink versus the four of them.

Diesel and Shawn Michaels defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid on WWF Action Zone this Sunday!

Diesel beats Ben Jordan.

Next week! More on the Survivor Series! The Undertaker guests on The King's Court!

Bob Backlund shows up again before the end of the show and dances around in the ring.

Monday, October 17, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 17, 1994

Doink shows up with Dink and Wink, who hands a rose that suddenly wilts to the Spanish commentators.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Doink with interference from "The King" Jerry Lawler. During the match, Queasy and another pint-sized king shows up to distract Doink. Near the end of the match, the referee is distracted by Dink and Wink going after Queasy and his kingly friend, and "The King" Jerry Lawler rushes in to attack Doink. Lawler tells Vince McMahon and "Macho Man" Randy Savage that there won't be an edition of The King's Court tonight, then reveals the identity of the second mini-king: Sleazy.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart will have one final encounter this Sunday on the premiere of Action Zone at noon Eastern, 11 AM Central.

The British Bulldog beats Roy Raymond.

Burt Reynolds plugs Raw during the book signing for his recent book My Life.

Bob Backlund suddenly shows up, and asks Vince McMahon to interview him. Backlund says he attacked Arnold Skaaland last weekend on Superstars despite an apology from him, and contemplates apologizing to everyone for choosing him as a manager ten years ago before bashing society. He then calls the crossface chicken wing a hold of discipline, pride and determination, and affirms his plans to retire if anyone in the crowd can break it. Suddenly, Lex Luger shows up and says he's sick and tired of Backlund's words and actions, then challenges Backlund to a match. Backlund says Luger can wear the flag all he wants and that the fans won't help him, then slinks into the ring. Officials keep Lex Luger from getting in the ring with him.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats Reno Riggins.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Yokozuna next week on Raw!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. I.R.S. then says he will soon be exposing the biggest tax cheat in World Wrestling Federation history: The Undertaker.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Tim McNeany with the Penalty.

The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Barry Horowitz and Nick Barbury.

Lex Luger says that he has heard about Bob Backlund ever since he entered pro wrestling, and finds Backlund's recent actions deplorable. He challenges Backlund to a match.

Next week on Raw: a special announcement from Todd Pettengill! Diesel!

Monday, October 10, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 10, 1994

Bam Bam Bigelow comes out with other members of The Million Dollar Corporation - "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Tatanka, and Nikolai Volkoff - to start the show.

Lex Luger beats Bam Bam Bigelow despite the attempted interference from The Million Dollar Corporation ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Tatanka, Nikolai Volkoff, King Kong Bundy). During the match, King Kong Bundy - who makes his WWF return later tonight - shows up and distracts Lex Luger, revealing that King Kong Bundy has sided with "The Million Dollar Man" and joined his Corporation. Shortly after the commercial break, Adam Bomb and Mabel show up to even up the numbers game outside of the ring. They eventually celebrate with Luger after the match, and Bam Bam blames Tatanka - who he ran into before the schoolboy pin - for his loss.

Mabel beats Reno Riggins.

Earlier today, "Macho Man" Randy Savage was on a Columbus Day parade float for Cooley's Anemia Foundation with local Fox newscaster Rosanna Scotto.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett takes on Doink next week on Raw!

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart beats John Crystal with the Sharpshooter.

King Kong Bundy - who is accompanied to the ring by "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase - beats Mike Khoury in his WWF return and Raw debut.

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler says this will be the shortest King's Court ever, much to the delight of the crowd, and says he hates short people, not least Dink. Lawler then says he has somebody who will take care of Dink for him: Queasy, a minature version of The King. Queasy says he will squash Dink like the bug that he is and scrape him off the bottom of his shoe. Lawler tells Dink he's going to have a little nightmare in the form of Queasy.

The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) beat Cory Student and J.S. Storm.

Next week: Irwin R. Schyster! The British Bulldog!

Doink and Dink show up to end the show. Doink tells "The King" Lawler he has a little surprise for him this weekend on Superstars.

Monday, October 3, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 3, 1994

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart says he will pound some respect into The British Bulldog.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up at ringside during Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. The British Bulldog.

The British Bulldog beats Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart by disqualification after Owen Hart interferes and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is briefly distracted by Bob Backlund. After the match, The Bulldog and The Hit Man clean house.

Doink The Clown beats Barry Horowitz.

It's time for The King's Court. Tonight's guests are Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji and James E. Cornette. Cornette says that any statements that Yokozuna is scared of The Undertaker are false, and that Yokozuna will lay 'Taker to rest again during the Heart Attack tour. Also, the word "casket" still cannot be uttered in Yokozuna's presence.

Lex Luger takes on Bam Bam Bigelow next week on Raw!

Alundra Blayze and Heidi Lee Morgan beat Bull Nakano and Luna Vachon.

King Kong Bundy is in action next week!

We look back at Bob Backlund vs. The Iron Shiek on December 26, 1983, when Arnold Skaaland threw in the towel as The Iron Sheik had Backlund in the Camel Clutch, allowing The Iron Sheik to become WWF Champion and end Backlund's three-year championship reign.

Mr. Bob Backlund beats Gary Scott with the Crossface Chicken Wing, then refuses to let go after the match.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says that Bob Backlund has lost his marbles, and says that while he respects Backlund, Backlund had his chance at the WWF Championship.

Saturday, October 1, 1994

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for October 1, 1994

Razor Ramon beats Red Tyler.

We see a video package for The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) vs. Shawn Michaels and Diesel for the WWF Tag Team Championships, then hear from Shawn and Diesel. Shawn says there may be dissension between him and Diesel, but he says the other teams could use that dissension as they are still the tag team to beat in the WWF. Diesel says they are the finest tag team in WWF history.

Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz beats Ron Cumberledge.

We see a video package about Bob Backlund, his first tenure in the WWF, his match with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in July and the aftermath. We then hear from Backlund, who says that the people have had a negative effect on the Japanese people, and that Americans forget that there are people in other countries who want to follow in their footsteps. He warns Japanese to stay strong and not follow in the ways of the United States.

Mabel does the rap intro by himself this week while on the way to the ring for the next match.

Mabel beats George Anderson. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws a skunk over Mabel's head on the Magistrator.

King Kong Bundy is coming back to the World Wrestling Federation next week.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Ike Andrews by submission. After the match, Neidhart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart torture Ike Anderson with the camel clutch and the Bret "The Hit Man" Hart-style mirrored sunglasses.

We hear from Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. Paul Bearer tells Yokozuna that he has released the power of the urn, and that the essence of The Undertaker has now been recaptured and Yokozuna will pay. The Undertaker says Yokozuna might like the viewpoint of being in a coffin, for the next time he looks into the coldness of his eyes, he will be looking up from a casket. He tells Yokozuna to get ready to meet his wrath and to rest in peace.

Tombstoned: The Undertaker's Greatest Matches will be available on newsstands this Tuesday.

Tyler Mariucci of Green Bay, Wisconsin is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke) beat Rock Warner and Tom Stone.

Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Duke "The Dumpster" Droese: next week on Superstars!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says he hopes the tax cheat realize that September 15 was the deadline for quarterly tax payments, and that it is time to put the check in the mail.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Gary Jackson.

Vince McMahon interviews Lex Luger in the middle of the crowd. Luger says that all he could do was deny allegations and refuses offers made to him by "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase in order to prove that he had never sold out to him, and he hopes Tatanka goes to the bank each and every day and sees the faces of the fans who believed in him and saw him as a role model that he sold out on when he looks down at his money, as money cannot buy happinness, wins or success in the World Wrestling Federation. He also says that when Tatanka steps in the ring with him, the buck stops here.

Monday, September 26, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 26, 1994

Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Tatanka by count-out. During the match, Lex Luger goes after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, but is attacked from behind by Bam Bam Bigelow. Tatanka, who is outside of the ring after attacking Razor Ramon from behind after the distraction by DiBiase, joins in, and Razor Ramon jumps in to take down Tatanka.



Kwang beats Rich Myers.

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler's guest this week is The British Bulldog, who is dressed for a match this time around compared to SummerSlam. After some dog jokes, with the last one involving his wife Diana, British Bulldog gets confrontational with Lawler. Suddenly, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart shows up, and says that Davey Boy Smith isn't a family member, but challenges him to a match next week for "sticking his nose in family business" anyway. Bulldog reminds Neidhart he's married to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's sister Diana, and that Bret asked him to have his back in case Neidhart went on the attack. The Bulldog declares that he is back in the World Wrestling Federation, and he accepts his challenge. Neidhart tells him he's made the biggest mistake in his career, but the Bulldog says it's the exact opposite.

Next week: Alundra Blayze and Heidi Lee Morgan take on Bull Nakano and Luna Vachon!

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Kerry Davis. During the match, Bob Backlund shows up with a giftbox for "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Inside is a dictionary, which Backlund has given to him as a response to his comments about him last week.

King Kong Bundy is returning to the WWF!

Before the next match, it is rumored that Samu of The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) may have quit.

Diesel and Shawn Michaels beats Chris Canyon and Bob Starr. After the match, Samu and a mysterious man attack Diesel and Michaels.

We find out that the mysterious man who joined Fatu in the attack against Shawn Michaels and Diesel is named Sione. According to Captain Lou Albano, Samu is out with a rare disease contracted from eating raw fish that can only be cured by a Samoan doctor. Shawn Michaels is then shown holding Diesel back from going after the new Headshrinkers.

Monday, September 19, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 19, 1994

Lex Luger beats The Executioner (who is Executioner Agony instead of Pain this time around) with the Torture Rack. Before the match, WWF Magazine writer Lou Giannfrido takes notes on the match for a new section of the magazine concerning Raw.

Tatanka! Shawn Michaels and Diesel! King's Court with The British Bulldog! Next week on Raw!

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats "The King" Jerry Lawler after Lawler looks in Droese's trash can only to be squirted in the eye by Dink, who is lying in wait inside the can. Lawler chases after Dink, but as soon as Dink runs to the back, it's too late for Lawler to get back in the ring. Lawler tries to use the trash can as a weapon, but Doink suddenly appears behind Lawler and scares him. Lawler then escapes through the crowd.

On October 23rd at 12 PM Eastern/11 AM central, Action Zone premieres on USA Network!

The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Steve King and Mike Bell.

Vince McMahon interviews Bob Backlund in the ring. Vince is shocked by Backlund's actions as of late, especially in his recent match against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart when he finally turned back on his own values. Backlund says he's still the WWF Champion, and says that his standards are higher than ever before, before he goes on the rails about today's society and how everyone has destroyed the world around him. He says he put the crossface chicken wing on Bret Hart because he had the opportunity to put it on everyone in society, which he considers himself not to be a part of anymore. He then goes on about how the crossface chicken wing is the greatest hold in wrestling. The crowd begins to call Backlund a "has been." Vince then says that it was Backlund himself who said that for every hold, there's a counter. Backlund says that if someone can break out of the crossface chicken wing, he will retire from wrestling, then takes off his jacket to prepare for a fight. Lou Giannfrido, who was seen earlier in the night and has written positively about Backlund for years, volunteers to be put in the hold...and Backlund goes nuts. The camera man currently in the ring has to run for cover, and both Vince McMahon and "Macho Man" Randy Savage have to help the officials break the hold. Backlund then looks at his hands again as everyone tends to Anfredo. Backlund then calls himself "Mr. Backlund," and says that what just happened is what discipline is all about.



Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly (who is still called Thurman "Sparky" Plugg before the match) beats Richie Rich.

Yokozuna beats Phil Apollo. After the match, The Undertaker's gong sounds, and Yokozuna runs away scared.

Monday, September 12, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 12, 1994

The Undertaker beats Kwang after spitting Kwang's green mist right back at him.

SummerSlam will be available on Coliseum Home Video on October 5th!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Tim McNeany with the Camel Clutch, then puts him in it again.

"The King" Jerry Lawler takes on Duke "The Dumpster" Droese next week on Raw!

It's time for The King's Court. In "The King" Jerry Lawler's hand is a note from WWF President Jack Tunney telling him to apologize again, this time to Doink the Clown and Dink for popping Dink's balloons last weekend on Superstars. He invites Doink and Dink into his court as guest, and the duo show up. After some banter between the two sides, Doink and Dink bring them a present to show that there are no hard feelings. Two officials bring a gift box to the ring, and Doink offers to open when Lawler refuses to open it due to his familiarity with their tricks. Doink opens it up for him, and inside is a garbage can. Doink tells Lawler that Duke "The Dumpster" Droese will take the trash - which is Lawler - out of the World Wrestling Federation. Lawler then tries to kick the trash can to get a leg up on Doink, but Lawler hurts his toes and Doink reveals that there were weights at the bottom of the can.

Shawn Michaels and Diesel beat Tony DeVito and Paul Van Dale.

Adam Bomb beats Dwayne Gill.

The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) beat Barry Hardy and Bert Centeno. Abe "Knuckleball" Schwarts appears with his "I'm On Strike" sign during the match.

Next week: a special interview with Bob Backlund! Lex Luger! Yokozuna!

Monday, August 29, 1994

SummerSlam 1994 - The Results

The show begins with "Macho Man" Randy Savage introducing us to the show as well as Vince McMahon and "The King" Jerry Lawler. McMahon and Lawler announce than that The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) have lost the WWF Tag Team Championships to Diesel and Shawn Michaels the night before. It is also announced that Davey Boy Smith - The British Bulldog - is here as well.

Irwin R. Schyster and Bam Bam Bigelow beat The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) after the interference of Afa, following "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase distracting the referee and Bam Bam Bigelow attacking "Captain" Lou Albano. The Headshrinkers and Afa take the fight to DiBiase's men, and the two teams continue to brawl all the way to the back.

Leslie Nielsen finally catches up to The Undertaker...who is really George Kennedy, who is also on the case, both figuratively and literally.

Alundra Blayze retains the WWF Women's Championship against Bull Nakano.



Todd Pettengill interviews the new WWF Tag Team Champions, Diesel and Shawn Michaels. Michaels says this is the result of deciding that the Heartbreak Hotel needed more gold, and after beating The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), here they are. Diesel says he might as well be called Midas, as everything he touches turns to gold. He says that Razor Ramon taking the WWF Intercontinental Championship from him isn't going to happen. As for "Sweetness" Walter Payton, Michael says he and Diesel will leave him and Razor Ramon feeling oh-so-bitter.

Razor Ramon beats Diesel to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship for a second time after "Sweetness" Walter Payton stops Shawn Michaels from hitting Razor Ramon with the Intercontinental Championship and Razor tricks Michaels into accidentally super kicking Diesel. Payton's son Jarrett joins Payton and Razor in the ring as Diesel is upset with Shawn Michaels.

Todd Pettengill interviews Lex Luger and Tatanka. 54% of polled individuals in the SummerSlam opinion poll believe Lex Luger sold out, and Tatanka says that he has plenty of proof that this is true. As for Luger, he says they can show all the footage they want and that it's a free country, but he knows that he never sold out and never even considered it.

Tatanka beats Lex Luger when Luger is distracted by "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. After the match, DiBiase tries to hand Luger some cash, but Luger kicks it out of his hand. Tatanka attacks Luger from behind, then hugs DiBiase, signaling that Tatanka was the one who sold out. DiBiase and Tatanka then tease leaving, then Tatanka attacks Luger before putting him in the Million Dollar Dream and stuffing a dollar bill in his mouth.

Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz shows up during Jeff Jarrett vs. Mabel with the "I'm On Strike!" sign.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Mabel after turning a missed hip drop into a stack-up pin. After the match, Mabel chases Jarrett to the back.

Leslie Neilsen and George Kennedy are at the entrance ramp when The Undertaker shows up...almost. When the entrance door is opened, 'Taker is nowhere to be found.

Vince McMahon interviews Stu and Helen Hart. Helen says she could never have predicted that her two sons would ever be in a cage match against each other. "The King" Jerry Lawler insinuates that Stu, Helen, the entire Hart family and even Davey Boy Smith, the British Bulldog, held Owen down his entire life. The Bulldog says that Bret Hart is in the best shape of his life. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart is also spotted sitting behind the Hart family, and when interviewed, states that Owen Hart will prove himself the best Hart. Bruce Hart blames Neidhart for breaking up the family.

Todd Pettengill interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who announces that he is recovering from strep throat, which Bret says does not affect him. Strep throat recovery or not, he plans to prove himself better than "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and retain the WWF Championship. Bret tells Owen he never hated his guts, and says that Owen's problem is Owen, and thinks Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart planted the seeds of jealousy in Owen's head. He says that the family feud is a dogfight that needs to end, and has the feeling that it will. He just hopes that Owen will be able to live with it if he beats Owen.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship against "The King of Harts" Owen Hart in a steel cage match. After the match, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart attacks Hart and The British Bulldog. Owen joins in on the attack on Bret, and Neidhart chains the cage door from the inside as the other members of the Hart family try to stop him. When that doesn't work, Hart family members try to climb in, and Owen and Neidhart stop them until the Bulldog is able to take down Owen. Bulldog finally climbs in, but Owen climbs out, and so does Neidhart with Owens' help. Officials are able to break the chain with bolt cutters, but by this time, Owen and Neidhart have fled. The rest of the Hart family check on Bret.

Todd Pettengill tries to get an interview with "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Owen says that the family has turned on him and that he should be the winner. He also tells The British Bulldog to stay out of this affair. Jim Neidhart threatens to demolish Bret "The Hit Man" Hart again if he gets in his way.

The day before Thanksgiving is the 1994 Survivor Series!

Before the next match, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase comes out with his Undertaker. Paul Bearer then shows up with two druids carrying the finished double-wide, double-deep casket from Royal Rumble. Inside is an urn, and Bearer iopens the contents to unleash a bright, white light. Thunder strikes in the arena, and we finally see the real Undertaker.

Paul Bearer's real Undertaker beats "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's Undertaker after three consecutive Tombstone Piledrivers. After the match, DiBiase runs for the hills, while the "Underfaker" is placed inside Paul Bearer's casket. The urn then lights up again, and thunder strikes throughout the arena.

Leslie Nielsen and George Kennedy solve their mystery...or so they think. When they open the casket, nothing is inside. They do, however, find a case that is closed. They then declare the case closed despite never doing anything to even solve it.



Saturday, August 27, 1994

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for August 27, 1994

The show starts with Vince McMahon interviewing Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. Bret says he never thought it would come to this, and that he remembers growing up in the Hart Dungeon with the rest of his brothers. He never thought he would be getting in the ring with his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart in a steel cage match, and while he admits Owen has come a long way, this is not the Hart Dungeon, this is no longer fun and this will be an ugly fight with a lot at stake. Bret knows that Owen wants the WWF Championship, but he says there is a lot of emotion, not just with them, but with the entire Hart family, and that this has to be done and this has to be settled once and for all. Bret then tells Owen that the best thing about a fifteen-foot-high steel cage is that Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart cannot get involved and neither can his family, as this match cannot be stopped. Bret then says it will be revealed who will become the WWF Champion, the true "King of Harts" and the best there is, was and ever will be.

When Bret "The Hit Man" Hart leaves, he is confronted by "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Vince McMahon and numerous referees have to hold everyone back as Bret heads to the back.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Frank Stalletto with the Camel Clutch. After the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler interviews "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Neidhart, and Owen tells Bret "The Hit Man" Hart that he knows that he is terrified and that it will all come to an end between them at SummerSlam when he hurts, humiliates and beats Bret to become the WWF Champion. He says that Bret was right when he says this is no longer fun, and that there will be a new WWF Champion this Monday night.

Mabel beats Barry Horowitz.

On the SummerSlam Report, Tatanka says that everyone will learn that Lex Luger has sold out to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and that Luger's match last Sunday against Crush on Sunday Night Slam is proof of that. Lex Luger says Tatanka is jumping to conclusions, and that he did not ask DiBiase to get involved in his match; however, if there is an opening, he will take it as a competitor. He then says Tatanka has accused him of a lot of his things, and now he has gotten more than he has bargained for after questioning his strength and integrity.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Duke "The Dumpster" Droese after using the ropes for leverage...almost. After the match, Oscar shows up and mentions that Jarrett put his feet on the ropes. Another referee then shows up and tells the first referee that both of Jarrett's feet were on the second rope, and the match is restarted. Jarrett responds by knocking Oscar off the apron with a cheap shot before trying to leave, but Mabel shows up before Jarrett can get to the back. Jarrett runs away from Mabel through the stands, and Duke "The Dumpster" Droese runs to the ring to beat "Double J" Jeff Jarrett by count-out.

T. Harris is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Razor Ramon beats Mike Collins.

In footage from earlier this week, we see another edition of The Heartbreak Hotel. Shawn Michaels addresses Razor Ramon and Walter Payton, saying he will run circles around them "like a ferret on a double expresso." He then brings out his next guests: "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and his Undertaker. DiBiase says he has produced something and put his money where his mouth is compared to Paul Bearer, whom DiBiase says has produced "hot air and cheap tricks." Shawn thinks Paul Bearer has a little trouble resurrecting courage after what happened on The King's Court, but DiBiase changes the subject by saying that at SummerSlam, his Undertaker will destroy whatever Bearer brings before destroying Bearer himself. Shawn then says that Bearer does not have the guts to confront them face to face, then the lights go in and out before Paul Bearer appears on the video wall. Bearer tells DiBiase to listen to him, as this Monday, his Undertaker will destroy DiBiase's Undertaker, as he has not only contacted his Undertaker, he has summoned him. The real Undertaker's voice is then heard around the arena, telling DiBiase that he vows to never rest in peace before demanding he bring his Undertaker to SummerSlam, so he can rise once again and destroy DiBiase's Undertaker once and for all.

Monday, August 22, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 22, 1994

Tonight's episode airs from the WWE studios, where Sunday Night Slam was also hosted. Tonight's broadcast is a recap of that event, albeit with re-dubbed commentary.

Lex Luger beats Crush after the distraction from "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. During the match, DiBiase shows up to watch the match, and goes so far as to try to bribe Crush into leaving Lex Luger alone. Crush slaps the money out of his hand, but Crush is still distracted by DiBiase and Lex Luger takes advantage of it to hit the running forearm smash.

Ray Rougeau interviewed Bret "The Hit Man" Hart on Superstars for Sunday Night Slam. Bret tells his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart that SummerSlam will be a completely different ballgame compared to WrestleMania 10. He says that the battle between him and Owen will conclude in the steel cage, and that everyone in the family will be coming to Chicago, Illinois to see this come to an end. Bret then calls Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart fat and stupid, and tells Neidhart he's on the outside looking in at SummerSlam. He then tells Owen that he will be crying himself a river as Bret himself climbs out of the cage in one week.

The World Wrestling Federation Superstars take on the Chicago Area Media All-Stars in a special charity softball game on Sunday, August 28th at 1 PM at Northwestern University. Admission is a $5 donation.

Diesel beats Typhoon.

Raw will not air for the next two weeks due to the U.S. Open.

Monday, August 15, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 15, 1994

The 1-2-3 Kid bets "The King of Harts" Owen Hart by disqualification after Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart interferes. After the match, both Hart and Neidhart attack The Kid, and Owen puts him in the Sharpshooter. Neidhart throws the ref out of the ring and pushes away another official as Hart refuses to release the hold.



Walter Payton tells Shawn Michaels that if he interferes in the WWF Intercontinental Championship match, he'll show him what the NFL is all about.

A special opinion line has been set up, so viewers can voice their opinion. Did Lex Luger sell out to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase?

Before the next match, it is mentioned that earlier in the night, Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz said that he's on strike...because Major League Baseball is, too! He blamed the fans for the strike, as everyone else in the league are just trying to be good businessmen. He is seen after the break carrying a sign saying "I'm on strike!"



Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Nick Barbury.

Leslie Nielsen meets Ray Rougeau, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and himself as he tries to find The Undertaker poolside.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is at the commentary table, guesting for the next match. He says he will address the Undertaker issue on The King's Court. Also, the SummerSlam hotline is up, and viewers can voice their opinion as to whether or not Lex Luger sold out, as well as hear different interviews from WWF Superstars.

Kwang quickly beats Tony Roy.

It's time for The King's Court. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is already in the ring with "The King" Jerry Lawler, who claims that DiBiase is now subject to ridicule and doubt as of late, especially by Paul Bearer, who claims that DiBiase does not have the real Undertaker. Bearer shows up, and says he has seen the evil that he has purchased. He says that his Undertaker will destroy DiBiase's at SummerSlam, and DiBiase tells him to tell that to his Undertaker's face. He does, much to the crowd's pleasure, and DiBiase commands The Undertaker to attack him. The Undertaker grabs Bearer by the throats, but the lights flicker. Paul Bearer declares that the real Undertaker is here as the lights come back on. DiBiase, Lawler and "The Undertaker" are spooked.



Mabel beats Raymond Roy.

Lex Luger takes on Crush this Sunday night at Sunday Night Slam on USA Network at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Scott Taylor with the Figure Four Leg Lock. After the match, Oscar and Mabel show up and tell Jeff Jarrett that Mabel will crush him at SumemrSlam. Jarrett makes fun of Mabel as officials keep him from entering the ring, calling him a chicken.

Also happening this Sunday at Sunday Night Slam, Typhoon vs. Diesel! Heidi Lee Morgan vs. Bull Nakano! A special interview with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart!

Monday, August 8, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 8, 1994

The Undertaker beats Butch Banks.

Leslie Nielsen has been tracking down leads for "The Case of the Undertakers," but the trail has run cold every time.

Before the next match, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase has a friendly exchange with Lex Luger. It doesn't seem like Luger wants any part of what looks like an offer from DiBiase, however. After the commercial break, DiBiase tells Vince McMahon and "Macho Man" Randy Savage that he told Luger not to worry about a thing.

Lex Luger beats Chad Miller.

It is announced that Pro Football Hall of Famer "Sweetness" Walter Payton will be in Razor Ramon's corner in his match against Diesel for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam. Also, Alundra Blayze will defend the WWF Women's Championship against Bull Nakano, Mabel will take on "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Irwin R. Schyster and Bam Bam Bigelow. Also, it's official: Lex Luger and Tatanka will square off at SummerSlam.

Irwin R. Schyster and Bam Bam Bigelow beat Doink and Tatanka when Tatanka unwittingly distracts the referee . After the match, Tatanka fights both I.R.S. and Bam Bam alone after Doink is tossed out of the ring. Lex Luger rushes in to help, but he is too late. He and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase have a confrontation, and DiBiase shoves a stack of money in Luger's hand before leaving. Tatanka comes to and confronts Luger, and notices the money still in Luger's hand. Both men argue, and officials have to keep the men separated as I.R.S. try to stir the pot further.

Next week on Raw: The 1-2-3 Kid vs. "The King of Harts" Owen Hart!

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler's guest this week is whom he considers true royalty: "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, who shows up with "The Anvil" Jim Neidhart. Owen considers his SummerSlam match with Bret "Hitman" Hart a dream come true after years of dealing with him. He paints Bret as a bully since childhood and tells Lawler that his entire family has come around and sided with him. Lawler says there's still one family member who's still behind Bret, and Lawler has him on the show right now: Bruce Hart, who shows up and tells Owen that nobody in the family is on his side and calls him out on relying on Nedihart to become King of the Ring. He calls Owen a disgrace to the family, and both Bruce and Owen argue. Bruce tells Owen that there will be nobody to protect him in the steel cage at SummerSlam. Neidhart says there's one jealous brother in the family, and Bruce tells Neidhart that the jealous brother is him. The segment ends with Bruce continuing to argue with Owen and The Anvil.

Bob Backlund beats Kevin Krueger with the Crossface Chicken Wing. Backlund refuses to let go of the hold for several seconds, then finally releases it and looks at his hands.

Next week: Paul Bearer and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase on The King's Court!

Cameras have caught up with Lex Luger, who is looking for "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, but he is soon followed by Tatanka, and the show ends with Tatanka and Luger in a shoving match.

Monday, August 1, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 1, 1994

Razor Ramon tells Shawn Michaels that he's going down tonight, but Shawn says he'll make sure Razor doesn't make it to SummerSlam.

Vince McMahon is back on commentary. "Macho Man" Randy Savage mentions Vince's recent verdict of not guilty of distributing steroids to wrestlers before the first match.

Shawn Michaels beats Razor Ramon after Shawn Michaels grabs the Intercontinental title and tries to whack him with it behind the referee's back after Razor attacks Diesel, who is on the apron. Razor stops the attack, but Michaels sends Razor into a big boot from Big Daddy Cool, allowing Michaels to get the roll-up. They both attack Razor Ramon after the match until officials break it up.



Lex Luger and Tatanka are officially squaring off on SummerSlam.

Bull Nakano and Alundra Blayze fight to a double count-out. After the match, Luna Vachon attacks Blayze from behind, but Luna sends Vachon tumbling right over Nakano.

Bam Bam Bigelow and Irwin R. Schyster take on Doink and Tatanka next week on Raw!

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler goes into the crowd, so WWF fan Mike Boyle pops the big question to his fiancee Andrea. Lawler brings Andrea into the ring after the break to have her answer "Yes" in front of the entire crowd. Lawler asks Andrea (in typical fashion) to get as much as she can out of him in her name, and to "let him have one of the puppies" if they have children. He then pretends to kiss her before letting her return to the ring, then announces tonight's guest: Bob Backlund, who appears in a suit and tie. Backlund says he tried to boon everyone's lives and benefit them during his ten years out of the WWF, and says he is disappointed about how weak everyone is. He says he never gave up or submitted on that day in 1984, and he is still the WWF Champion. Backlund also calls Bret "Hitman" Hart and the New Generation of the WWF a society he wants nothing to do with, as they are not disciplined enough, not hard-working enough, and are unwilling to pay the price, in his words.



The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat George Anderson and Tom Bennett at the very end of the show.

Monday, July 25, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 25, 1994

Tatanka beats Nikolai Volkoff. "Macho Man" Randy Savage calls out "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, telling him to pay up. DiBiase tells Tatanka that he was impressed with him tonight, and that maybe he earned this money, but he could never do that to Lex Luger on his best day. He finally pays up. Tatanka tells DiBiase he can beat Lex Luger on his worst day. As DiBiase speaks, telling him to put his money where his mouth is, Lex Luger shows up and asks Tatanka if he's challenging him. Tatanka says he can beat him anytime, anywhere. Luger tells him to name the place and time, and he'll be there. Luger leaves, and DiBiase says if Tatanka wants "his Luger," all he has to do is let him know.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Joey Stallings and Barry Hardy.

Razor Ramon battles Shawn Michaels next week on Raw!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Jim Powers by submission.

Alundra Blayze takes on Bull Nakano next week on Raw!

Jim Ross interviews Alundra Blayze in the ring. JR mentions her challenge to anyone in the world for the WWF Women's Championship. Blayze says she's done with her first challenger, Luna Vachon. She says that her challenger for next week, Japanese women's wrestling superstar Bull Nakano, can beat most of the men in the WWF. Suddenly, Luna Vachon shows up and claims she's responsible for bringing Bull Nakano to America. Blayze doesn't sweat it, saying she has the Women's title now and she'll still have it after next week.

Yokozuna beats Adam Bomb by count-out after interference by Harvey Whippleman and Kwang. Adam Bomb makes Harvey Whippleman pay by tossing Harvey into Kwang.

The WWF Intercontinental Championship will be on the line as Diesel defends the title against Razor Ramon.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Dwayne Gill. During the match, Jim Ross interviews "The King" Jerry Lawler via telephone. Lawler takes verbal shots at Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, and says he's going to finish him off once and for all.

Monday, July 18, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 18, 1994

Diesel retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Lex Luger in a double-disqualification. Luger accidentally whips Diesel into the referee, and Shawn Michaels takes advantage of the situation with a superkick to Lex Luger as he puts Diesel in the backbreaker rack. Luger kicks out of a pin, then Razor Ramon shows up and chases Shawn Michaels around the ring and into it, only for Luger to attack Michaels. The match is over as everything goes out of control. Razor knocks down Diesel, then confronts Shawn Michaels only to be attacked from behind by Diesel. Both Michaels and Diesel attack Razor, but Luger stops them from hitting Razor with a double-team piledriver. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase shows up, watches Luger and Razor from a distance, then heads back to the back. During the match, and before the first commercial break, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase was seen watching from above the audience, but nobody knows where he went after the break.

Mabel beats Austin Steele.

Actor Leslie Nielsen has been hired to get to the bottom of the tale of the two Undertakers at SummerSlam. Also, Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends the WWF Championship match against his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart in a Steel Cage Match.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart beats Reno Riggins with the Sharpshooter.

Adam Bomb - now without Harvey Whippleman - takes on Yokozuna, and Tatanka takes on Nikolai Volkoff. Both matches are next week on Raw!

Thurman "Sparky" Plugg beats George South.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Gary Sabaugh. During the match, it is revealed that "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase has been spotted talking to Lex Luger backstage.

Jim Ross and "Macho Man" Randy Savage talk to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase after the break. DiBiase says that he has a big announcement this weekend on Superstars concerning Lex Luger. Suddenly, Tatanka shows up and confronts DiBiase, saying he knows that Luger has sold out to him, but DiBiase chalks his statements up to jealousy and says Tatanka couldn't beat Lex Luger on his best day. He also beats $10,000 that he can't beat Nikolai Volkoff. Tatanka takes that bet and plans to beat Volkoff next week.

Monday, July 11, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 11, 1994

Jim Ross replaces Gorilla Monsoon on commentary this week.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship against The 1-2-3 Kid...twice. At the beginning of the match, Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart show before the bell rings, and both men have to escorted to the back by officials as they call Bret a coward, especially for facing The Kid. The match also has to be restarted because Bret Hart noticed The 1-2-3 Kid put his foot on the bottom rope, which is confirmed by another official. The match continues, and Bret Hart retains again with the Sharpshooter in a very well-received match.

The Undertaker takes on The Undertaker at SummerSlam. Yes, you're reading that right. Paul Bearer says that Ted DiBiase has tarnished 'Taker's name, and that it is time for his Undertaker to return and take down DiBiase's Undertaker for all eternity.

Crush beats Matt Hardy.

Lex Luger faces Diesel for the WWF Intercontinental Championship next week on Raw.

Razor Ramon beats Barry Horowitz.

Earlier today, "The King" Jerry Lawler hosted The King's Court from one of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's offices. Lawler praises DiBiase for his recent acquisitions, and DiBiase confirms that Lex Luger has been bough and paid for...almost. All he has to do is dot a few I's and cross a few T's and it's a done deal. He has an offer for Luger he can't refuse...

Irwin R. Schyster beats Ray Hudson with the Penalty.

Next week: Mabel! "The King of Harts" Owen Hart!

Jim Ross congratulates Bret "Hit Man" Hart for a great match at the beginning of the show, and Hart compliments The 1-2-3 Kid for being a great competitor. As for his brother Owen Hart, he calls Owen a fluke and says he'll have a brother in his corner as they see who the best is in the Hart family.

Monday, July 4, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 4, 1994

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Tatanka by count-out. After the match, Jarrett insists that the match be restarted, as he would much rather have a pinfall victory.

Tatanka beats "Double J" Jeff Jarrett after Doink and Dink stop Jarrett from heading to the back.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends the WWF Championship against The 1-2-3 Kid next week on Raw.

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler's guest this week is The 1-2-3 Kid. He tells The Kid that he's pulling for him, and wants him to beat Bret "Hit Man" Hart "like the dog that he is." The Kid says that he has respect for Hart and is one of his biggest fans. Lawler replies by saying that with an attitude like that, he will not win the WWF Championship. The Kid says that he has too much respect for Hart to sock him in the nose like Lawler wants, and he has too much respect for himself to pull anything Lawler would. Nevertheless, Lawler tells him to win the title and win it for him, but The Kid tells him he's not doing it for anybody.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Gary Scott.



Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats "Iron" Mike Sharpe.

The Undertaker beats Mike Bell. After the match, Paul Bearer appears as The Undertaker and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase place Mike Bell in a bodybag. Bearer tries to lure The Undertaker towards him, and 'Taker seemingly turns on DiBiase when he tries to turn his gaze away from him.



After the commercial break, "The Million Dollar Man" distracts The Undertaker with a few dollar bills. 'Taker still walks towards Paul Bearer, but DiBiase adds a fistful of $100 bills, which do the job, much to Bearer's disappointment.

"The King" Jerry Lawler and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase are in the locker room area. Lawler asks DiBiase to be his guest on The King's Court, with the premise that Lawler meets him and not the other way around. DiBiase accepts the offer.

Monday, June 27, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 27, 1994

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese has plans for Lawler...and Lawler does likewise. It's personal now, and Lawler says he now has to apologize to Duke "The Dumpster" Droese. Lawler says he'd rather be fined or suspended, and his very .

Mabel beats Bam Bam Bigelow by count-out after Bam Bam Bigelow checks on Luna Vachon, who was accidentally knocked off the apron by Mable during an Irish Whip. Bam Bam Bigelow is not happy with the results. Suddenly, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase shows up and talks with Luna and Bam Bam.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Rich Myers with the Penalty.

It's time for The King's Court. He asks the crowd if they remember The Hart Foundation - the tag team of Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. He says that there was a winner and a loser in that team, and "The King" Jerry Lawler introduces who he calls "the backbone of the team," who is his guest tonight: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Neidhart calls himself The Hart Foundation, and says he's pulled Bret "Hit Man" Hart out of so many situations and gotten no thanks at all from it. As for his attack on Bret at King of the Ring, he only saved the title so Bret's brother, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, would take it from Bret personally. Neidhart then introduces Owen Hart himself, who comes down the aisle in his King of the Ring regalia. Owen Hart says everything just as he and Neidhart have planned, and he repeats his first proclamation to be known as "The King of Harts." Owen then tells brother Bret that he is stepping out of his shadow and that he can beat him again for the WWF Championship. Owen states he needs just one shot to do it. Lawler tells Owen to come back as WWF Champion, and Owen says he'll keep to that promise.



The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat The Executioners (Pain and Agony). During the match, it is announced that there is business happening backstage between "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and an as of yet unknown second party. After the match, that second party is revealed to be Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon. DiBiase sics Nikolai Volkoff on the cameraman to keep him from sneaking out any details of their conversation.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett faces Tatanka - and The Undertaker returns - next week on Raw.

Kwang beats Mike Moraldo.

Lex Luger beats Mike Bell by submission.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase has Nikolai Volkoff on one side...and Bam Bam Bigelow. Bigelow's services have been hired by DiBiase, and DiBiase says Lex Luger will be next...

Saturday, June 25, 1994

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for June 25, 1994

Typhoon beats Quebecer Pierre after knocking Johnny Polo off the apron.

The latest issue of WWF Wrestling Spotlight - which is dedicated to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart - is available on newsstands now.

Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steven Dunn) beat Gary Sabaugh and John Paul.

Thurman "Sparky" Plugg beats George South.

"The Undertaker" beats P.J. Walker.

A special encore presentation of King of the Ring will air on pay-per-view this Tuesday at 8 PM Pacific and Eastern, 7 PM Central.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Jeff Hardy with a Figure Four Leg Lock into a guillotine choke.

Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams, featuring various bloopers as well as a match between "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "The King" Jerry Lawler, will be available on VHS this Wednesday courtesy of Coliseum Home Video.

Kwang beats Chris Hamrick.

Brian Young is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Lex Luger beats Barry Horowitz with the Torture Rack.

Next week: The Heartbreak Hotel with special guest Paul Bearer! Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart! Irwin R. Schyster vs. Doink!