Monday, January 30, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 30, 1995

King Kong Bundy beats Mabel in a "mini-Royal Rumble" with the help of Tatanka and Irwin R. Schyster. Lex Luger and Mo rush into the ring to keep The Million Dollar Corporation (

Vince McMahon interview Bam Bam Bigelow, who was disoriented and had to get 14 stitches in his upper lip after Royal Rumble. He is not angry about The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beating him and Tatanka that night, saying "every dog has his day." It comes to light that he took exception to Lawrence "L.T." Taylor laughing at him due to the fact that L.T. is a retired professional athlete, and took offense to L.T. offering to shake his hand after laughing at him as Bam Bam Bigelow took it as an attack on his dignity. Bam Bam refuses to apologize, saying he doesn't care about his 30-day suspension, and challenges Lawrence "L.T." Taylor to a wrestling match anytime, anywhere.

Hakushi beats Ricky Santana.

"The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya beats David Sierra.

Ken Norton, Jr. of the San Francisco 49ers says he's going to WrestleMania 11 to celebrate his third consecutive Super Bowl win.

It's time for The King's Court. Tonight's guest is Bob Backlund. Backlund says he's not going to let go of the Crossface Chicken Wing until whoever he gets it on screams "I quit, Mr. Bob Backlund." He also claims that he can put it on anybody, and that nobody is exempt from the policy, including himself. "The King" Jerry Lawler claims Backlund can't do it on him, but Backlund goes berserk and puts him in the Crossface Chicken Wing, and Lawler immediately says the magic words. Backlund then walks away, but Lawler says he only said he would quit the interview if Backlund didn't conduct himself properly. Backlund gets back into the ring ready to put Lawler in it again, but Lawler tricks Backlund by saying that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is approaching the ring. He isn't, of course, but it distracts Backlund just the same and just enough to allow Lawler his escape.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly after The Kid accidentally lands on his shoulder during a somersault senton and seemingly legitimately injures himself. Amazingly, it is announced after the commercial break that The Kid is able to get up and leave under his own power.

Kama beats Jumbo Beretta by submission in his Raw debut.

Next week: a six-man tag match!

Monday, January 23, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 23, 1995

Vince McMahon starts the show by apologizing for the actions of Bam Bam Bigelow towards Lawrence "L.T." Taylor last night at Royal Rumble, and announcing that Bigelow has been suspended without pay.

The WWF hotline is up and running for a recap of last night's Royal Rumble events as well as all current WWF news.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly to become the WWF Tag Team Champions!

Vince McMahon interviews The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly outside of the ring. It becomes apparent that it was a valiant effort, but it proved to be too much. The 1-2-3 Kid asks for a rematch for the titles next week.

Shawn Michaels says he is looking for a bodyguard that he can trust to watch his back as he tries to get the WWF Championship.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Buck Quartermaine. During the match, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper does a phone interview and says he is proud of the new WWF generation. He congratulates The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) on their tag team titles, congratulates Shawn Michaels on the Royal Rumble win, and mentions Bam Bam Bigelow. Rowdy Roddy Piper will host next Tuesday's "Encore Plus" of Royal Rumble.

We get a look at the "WWF Week In Music"...or rather, a look at Man Mountain Rock, who is coming soon to the WWF.

It's time for The King's Court. Tonight's guest is "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, who is also joined by The Roadie. Jarrett said he told Razor Ramon he would take the Intercontinental title from him and even humiliate him, and he did. He is more than welcome to a rematch against Razor. Jarrett then says that something is missing to the "Ain't It Great" tour, however: the WWF Championship. He calls out Diesel, challenging him to a match for the title, and promises he will bring the cameras like he did in Las Vegas and beat Diesel by submission.

This Saturday at 10 AM Eastern/9 AM Central, WWF Mania will be live at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut for the first ticket sales for WrestleMania 11.

The British Bulldog beats The Black Phantom. Before the match, it is announced that The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) have given a rematch for the WWF Tag Team Championships to The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly, and it will take place next week on Raw. Also, The British Bulldog yells at Shawn Michaels.

Next week on Raw: Mabel vs. King Kong Bundy! Kama debuts!

Bam Bam Bigelow is set to apologize for his actions towards Lawrence "L.T." Taylor at Royal Rumble, but technical difficulties creep up and time runs out before it can happen.

Sunday, January 22, 1995

Royal Rumble 1995 - The Recap

Pamela Anderson makes her entrance, and the WWE Superstars give her a warm welcome. Unluckily for them, her dressing room is right next to where they meet her.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Razor Ramon by count-out after Ramon hurts his left leg and The Roadie clips it behind the ref's beck. Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship, but Jarrett is unhappy with the result and calls Razor a coward and a chicken if he thinks he's going to get out of the match like that. Razor Ramon gets back in the ring, and the match restarts.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Razor Ramon in the rematch to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship, after Jarrett is able to weaken Razor Ramon's left leg enough to make it give out during the Razor's Edge.

Todd Pettengill interviews Pamela Anderson. Anderson has been showered with gifts by the Superstars.

Stephanie Wiand interviews "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, who says he's on the way to see Pamela Anderson right now.

Despite the attempted interference of Irwin R. Schyster's Druids, The Undertaker beats Irwin R. Schyster. After the match, the Druids get back in the ring and attack 'Taker, but 'Taker fights back. King Kong Bundy then shows up, and the two of them stare down. Irwin R. Schyster then attacks Paul Bearer and steals the urn, and Bundy uses the opportunity to attack The Undertaker. Even without the urn, The Undertaker is able to get back up.



Earlier tonight, Todd Pettengill interviewed Diesel. Diesel wasn't in a loose enough mood for an interview, and neither was Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who needed time to think about the match.

Before the next match, Diesel shakes hands with Lawrence "L.T." Taylor, who is in the front row for tonight's event.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart vs. Diesel for the WWF Championship almost comes to an end after Shawn Michaels runs into the ring and attacks Diesel; however, the referee rules that the match must continue. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart uses a chair to weaken Diesel's already injured leg in full view of the ref (and somehow does not get disqualified), then "The King Of Harts" Owen Hart shows up and attacks Bret after removes one of the top turnbuckles. The referee rules that the match must continue again. After some time, Hart, Michaels, Bob Backlund, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and The Roadie all show up and attack both men. Both men are unable to continue and the match goes out of control, and the match is declared a draw. Hart, Backlund, Jarrett, The Roadie and Michaels go on the attack again, but Diesel cleans house. Both Hart and Diesel show respect to one another after the match.



Todd Pettengill helps Pamela Anderson change into her evening gown. Not surprisingly, the sight of Pamela Anderson peeking out from behind the changing wall makes it a little awkward for Todd.

Stephanie Wiand interviews The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly. They can't wait to take the vacant WWF Tag Team Championships.

The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly beat The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) to win the vacant WWF Tag Team Championships after Tatanka unintentionally knocks Bam Bam off the top rope as he goes for a top rope moonsault on The Kid. Bigelow, whose mouth is busted open, takes offense to Lawrence "L.T." Taylor laughing at him and pushes him into some fans. L.T. has to be held back.



As we look back at the 1994 Royal Rumble match, Shawn Michaels tells the audience that this year will belong to him. Lex Luger says he's tired of being a contender and wants to become a champion.

Vince McMahon apologizes on behalf of the WWF for the incident earlier involving Bam Bam Bigelow and Lawrence "L.T." Taylor.

The British Bulldog almost wins The Royal Rumble after supposedly eliminating Shawn Michaels, but only one of Shawn Michaels' feet touched the floor as he hung onto the ropes for dear life. Shawn Michaels eliminates The British Bulldog as he celebrates, and wins the Royal Rumble match, last eliminating The British Bulldog. He is the first person to win it from the #1 position. During the match, The Blu Brothers (Eli and Jacob Blu) from Smoky Mountain Wrestling make their WWF debut (Eli at #3, Jacob at #14). When "The King Of Harts" Owen Hart enters the Rumble, he is attacked by Bret "The Hit Man" Hart (who is not even in the Rumble) before he can even get in the ring, and the same fate befalls Bob Backlund when he enters the match and after he is eliminated. Mo was eliminated by King Kong Bundy in three seconds. The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) make their return after suffering a rodeo injury. Near the end, Shawn Michaels and Crush work together, but Crush turns on Michaels and tries to eliminate Michaels only to fail and get eliminated by The British Bulldog.





Shawn Michaels
The British Bulldog
Eli Blue
Duke "The Dumpster" Droese
"Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey
Sione
"Doctor" Tom Pritchard
Doink
Kwang
"The Model" Rick Martel
"The King Of Harts" Owen Hart
Timothy Well
Bushwhacker Luke
Jacob Blu
King Kong Bundy
Mo
Mabel
Bushwhacker Butch
Lex Luger
Mantaur
"Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya
Henry Godwinn
Billy Gunn
Bart Gunn
Bob Backlund
Steve Dunn
Dick Murdoch
Adam Bomb
Fatu
Crush

Monday, January 16, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 16, 1995

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly and The 1-2-3 Kid beat The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey). During the match,

Vince McMahon interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and William Shatner. Hart says he has no ring rust, and Shatner says that he'll definitely be watching The Hit Man's back.

Mantaur, now accompanied by Jim Cornette and no longer wearing the minotaur head on his way to the ring, beats Jason Ahrndt in his Raw debut.

Paul Bearer and The Undertaker tell Irwin R. Schyster that there is no backing out, and that nothing can save him from the fate he has dealt himself.

The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly will take on The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) for the vacant WWF Tag Team Championships at Royal Rumble.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett says that tonight's match won't stop him from winning the Royal Rumble. Also, Jarrett catches Todd Pettengill saying he's putting his money on Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and tells him he's "The Las Vegas Kid."

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats "Double J" Jeff Jarrett with a roll-up. After the match, The Roadie tries to attack Bret, but he gets nowhere thanks to William Shatner.

Last week on Superstars, The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) beat The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) after Tatanka attacked Afa. Also, The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly beat The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) despite cheating from Jim Cornette. They are now in the WWF Tag Team Championship Tournament

It's time for The King's Court. Tonight's guests are The Million Dollar Corporation ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Irwin R. Schyster, Bam Bam Bigelow, King Kong Bundy, Tatanka, two I.R.S. Druids). He plans or his Corporation to have a clean sweep of the Royal Rumble event, and even take the WWF Tag Team Championships so that Bigelow and Tatanka can defend the titles against The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn). As for the Royal Rumble itself, he hopes that King Kong Bundy will win it and win Diesel's WWF Championship at WrestleMania 11.

The WWF Superstar Line is open again with a Royal Rumble trivia game and an exclusive face-toface interview between Diesel and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.

Mabel beats Lee Tobin.

After the match, Mabel says he's winning the Royal Rumble match, but as Shawn Michaels talks to him, King Kong Bundy shows up and says Mable will have to get through him to do it. They almost square off in the ring, but "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase stops Bundy from getting in the ring.

The show ends with a special video presentation of Diesel.

Monday, January 9, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 9, 1995

Vince McMahon is back on commentary.

William Shatner knows all about "The King" Jerry Lawler, and tells him to leave him alone or else he'll be "outta here in warp speed."

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart beats Razor Ramon by disqualificaton after Bret "The Hit Man" Hart interferes and attacks Owen. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett makes the save on Owen's side and attacks Bret, but Razor gets him from behind and both Hart and Razor attack Jarrett. Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

Diesel hopes Bret "The Hit Man" is 100% not only for next week against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, but at Royal Rumble against him.

"The King" Jerry Lawler orders William Shatner to show him some respect...or else he'll beam him so far up, he'll never come down.

Hakushi beats Matt Hardy in his Raw debut.



It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is William Shatner, who is here to promote TekWar. "The King" Jerry Lawler orders Shatner to say that being on The King's Court is his most impressive moment ever, but Shatner tells him chewing gum yesterday was more interesting. The show eventually gets heated, and William Shatner eventually one-ups Lawler. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up and stands with Shatner, while "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and The Roadie come to Lawler's aid.

King Kong Bundy quickly beats Gary Sabaugh.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) were in a rodeo accident and got replaced by The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly, who beat Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn) last week in the WWF Tag Team Championship Tournament. They now get to take on The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) next week. Also, The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) take on The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) in the semi-finals next week. Both matches happen this weekend on Superstars.

The Bushwhackers pep Howard Finkel up before the next match, and Well Dunn do the same for Harvey Wippleman.

Kama is coming soon to the WWF...

Howard Finkel barely beats Harvey Wippleman in a Tuxedo Match, with only his cummerbund left.

Next week: "Double J" Jeff Jarrett vs. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, with William Shatner in Hart's corner!

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett warns William Shatner and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart that The Roadie won't let Shatner lay a hand on him, and that he'll send Hart back into hibernation.

Monday, January 2, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 2, 1995

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett says tonight is the night: his singing career finally takes off with his singing debut!

Gorilla Monsoon fills in for Vince McMahon this week.

Lex Luger and The British Bulldog vs. The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) ends in a double count-out after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase drags Tatanka out of a pinfall attempt from Bulldog. Referees have to break up the ringside brawl after the bell has rung.

During the Royal Rumble match, it is announced that Lex Luger and The British Bulldog vs. The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) may continue later tonight.

The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) are officially in the Royal Rumble match.

The Roadie sets up the equipment for "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's singing debut later tonight.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Mike Bell. During the match, it is announced that William Shatner will be on Raw next week, and that Lex Luger and The British Bulldog vs. The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) will continue later tonight, time permitting.

We see Kama riding a motorcycle and knocking people out.

The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) beat "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart by disqualification after Owen Hart uses one of Fatu's boots to break up a pin attempt, causing The Headshrinkers to continue in the WWF Tag Team Championship Tournament. The tournament continues this weekend on Superstars with The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) versus Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn) to round out the first round.

It's time for The King's Court. Jerry "The King" Lawler's guest tonightis "The King of Harts" Owen Hart. They both laugh about Owen Hart following his own family at Survivor Series, which Owen calls "part of his master plan." Owen then says that he will win all the titles in WWF just like his brother Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, but says that he won't quit and will retire with the WWF Championship in his possession. He plans to walk out of the Royal Rumble match as the winner, confirming that he is in the Rumble.

Next week: Razor Ramon defends the Intercontinental Championship against "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, while Harvey Wippleman faces Howard Finkel in a Tuxedo Match! It's the second anniversary of Raw!

Jeff Jarrett beats Buck Quartermaine with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

After the commercial break is "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's singing debut. Unfortunately for Double J, it gets marred by technical issues, and after intense feedback, Jarrett finally gives up.

Super Dave Osborne is live via satellite in Las Vegas. He has a new show in The Rio in Las Vegas, where he does a new stunt every week. Super Dave's Vegas Spectacular will debut this Saturday on USA Network at 10:30 PM Eastern/9:30 Central.

Lex Luger and The British Bulldog beat The Million Dollar Corporation (Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka) after Bulldog sends Tatanka right into Bam Bam, who is stunned on the apron.