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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.