Jim Ross and Gorilla Monsoon host this special edition of Raw, while Todd Pettengill and Vince McMahon join them live in Stamford, Connecticut.
We look back at the history between Shawn Michaels and Diesel.
Salt 'n Pepa announce they will be performing during Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's entrance at WrestleMania 11.
We look back at the feud between Bam Bam Bigelow and Lawrence "L.T." Taylor.
Bob Backlund says he will make his presence known tonight to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.
We look back at the events leading to the WWF Intercontinental Championship rematch between Razor Ramon and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett.
The Undertaker tells King Kong Bundy it's time to meet his maker.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart tells his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart he will be sorry he started anything with him. As for Bob Backlund, Hart wants Backlund to watch the match, as it will be payback at WrestleMania 11.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats "The King of Harts" Owen Hart in a no-holds-barred with the Sharpshooter. After the match, referees have to get Owen Hart out of the Sharpshooter when Bret "The Hit Man" Hart refuses to release the hold.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas will be interviewing some of today's hottest WWF Superstars at WrestleMania 11.
The Million Dollar Corporation ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Bam Bam Bigelow, Tatanka, King Kong Bundy, Kama) tell Lawrence "L.T." Taylor he stands no chance at WrestleMania 11.
Monday, March 27, 1995
Saturday, March 25, 1995
American Wrestling Experience - AWF Warriors of Wrestling recap for March 25, 1995
Sgt. Slaughter says Americans have their freedom of choice, and your choice for professional wrestling should be the American Wrestling Federation.
Mr. Hughes quickly beats The Superfly in the first round to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Championship semi-finals.
Ken Resnick interviews Mr. Hughes, who said he has told everyone who he is and that nobody has survived his Sidewalk Slam. It makes no difference who he faces, as anyone who deals with him will go down to the Sidewalk Slam.
Sgt. Slaughter - in his AWF debut - beats The Ultimate Destroyer, who cannot recover after a Cobra Clutch and two Slaughter Cannons, by count-out in the second round when The Ultimate Destroyer falls to the mat and lies on the apron under the bottom rope. Slaughter continues to the next round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. During the match, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. is in the Warrior's Corner, and says that Sir Oliver Humperdink did his job in getting him into the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament, and that it is now time to do his. Orton then says Johnny Gunn will be shooting blanks when he steps in the ring with him. After the match, the kids celebrate in the ring with Sgt. Slaughter.
Ken Resnick interviews Sgt. Slaughter, who says that when the Cobra Clutch is locked in, nobody gets out. He doesn't know who to look forward to more in the next round between either "Luscious" Tommy Rich or Tony Atlas, but he will take on either man.
"Luscious" Tommy Rich beats "Mr. U.S.A." Tony Atlas by pinfall in the second round to continue to the next round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament after Rich shifts his weight to reverse a vertical suplex into the ring into a pinfall and Rico Suave grabs Atlas' ankle. During the match, "Gentleman" Chris Adams is in the Warriors Corner, and says that the American Wrestling Federation has everything he wants: real wrestling, fantastic competition and the round system. The Warrior is a big man, but he has a big spirit, and he's coming for him.
Ken Resnick interviews Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, who says that while Tony Atlas is a great wrestler in his own right, "Luscious" Tommy Rich is a man of know-how and brains, which is why Rich is in the Rico Suave family. Next week, he will give Jimmie Powers the wrestling lesson of his life in the first round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. Rico Suave shows up with Tommy Rich, and tells Valentine he hit the nail on the head, while Tommy Rich tells Sgt. Slaughter that the kids will not help him when he gets through with him. Rico Suave asks if Sgt. Slaughter is a draft dodger, and says that if Valentine and Rich faced each other in the tournament, it would make for a great match.
Koko B. Ware beats Nails by disqualification after Nails tosses him over the top rope seconds into their match, and continues to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. During the match, The Warlord is in the Warriors Corner, and he tells "Gentleman" Chris Adams that he will know how powerful he is and how bad pain can feel when he beats him and goes on to become the AWF Heavyweight Champion. After the match, Nails strangles Koko B. Ware with a microphone cable, then "Mr. U.S.A." Tony Atlas gets in the ring and stares Nails down while protecting Koko B. Ware. Nails slowly backs away.
Ken Resnick interviews Tito Santana, who is facing Hercules. He is nervous about Hercules, but it is Sheik Adnan Alkahassie, who does not care about the rules, who worries him. After he says that the Sheik is on the same level as Hercules when it comes to being up to no good, The Sheik interrupts the interview, and Santana is attacked from behind by Hercules.
Tito Santana beats Hercules by pinfall in the second round to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament after Hercules accidentally knocks Sheik Adnan Alkahassie off the apron.
Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.
Mr. Hughes quickly beats The Superfly in the first round to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Championship semi-finals.
Ken Resnick interviews Mr. Hughes, who said he has told everyone who he is and that nobody has survived his Sidewalk Slam. It makes no difference who he faces, as anyone who deals with him will go down to the Sidewalk Slam.
Sgt. Slaughter - in his AWF debut - beats The Ultimate Destroyer, who cannot recover after a Cobra Clutch and two Slaughter Cannons, by count-out in the second round when The Ultimate Destroyer falls to the mat and lies on the apron under the bottom rope. Slaughter continues to the next round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. During the match, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. is in the Warrior's Corner, and says that Sir Oliver Humperdink did his job in getting him into the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament, and that it is now time to do his. Orton then says Johnny Gunn will be shooting blanks when he steps in the ring with him. After the match, the kids celebrate in the ring with Sgt. Slaughter.
Ken Resnick interviews Sgt. Slaughter, who says that when the Cobra Clutch is locked in, nobody gets out. He doesn't know who to look forward to more in the next round between either "Luscious" Tommy Rich or Tony Atlas, but he will take on either man.
"Luscious" Tommy Rich beats "Mr. U.S.A." Tony Atlas by pinfall in the second round to continue to the next round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament after Rich shifts his weight to reverse a vertical suplex into the ring into a pinfall and Rico Suave grabs Atlas' ankle. During the match, "Gentleman" Chris Adams is in the Warriors Corner, and says that the American Wrestling Federation has everything he wants: real wrestling, fantastic competition and the round system. The Warrior is a big man, but he has a big spirit, and he's coming for him.
Ken Resnick interviews Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, who says that while Tony Atlas is a great wrestler in his own right, "Luscious" Tommy Rich is a man of know-how and brains, which is why Rich is in the Rico Suave family. Next week, he will give Jimmie Powers the wrestling lesson of his life in the first round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. Rico Suave shows up with Tommy Rich, and tells Valentine he hit the nail on the head, while Tommy Rich tells Sgt. Slaughter that the kids will not help him when he gets through with him. Rico Suave asks if Sgt. Slaughter is a draft dodger, and says that if Valentine and Rich faced each other in the tournament, it would make for a great match.
Koko B. Ware beats Nails by disqualification after Nails tosses him over the top rope seconds into their match, and continues to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. During the match, The Warlord is in the Warriors Corner, and he tells "Gentleman" Chris Adams that he will know how powerful he is and how bad pain can feel when he beats him and goes on to become the AWF Heavyweight Champion. After the match, Nails strangles Koko B. Ware with a microphone cable, then "Mr. U.S.A." Tony Atlas gets in the ring and stares Nails down while protecting Koko B. Ware. Nails slowly backs away.
Ken Resnick interviews Tito Santana, who is facing Hercules. He is nervous about Hercules, but it is Sheik Adnan Alkahassie, who does not care about the rules, who worries him. After he says that the Sheik is on the same level as Hercules when it comes to being up to no good, The Sheik interrupts the interview, and Santana is attacked from behind by Hercules.
Tito Santana beats Hercules by pinfall in the second round to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament after Hercules accidentally knocks Sheik Adnan Alkahassie off the apron.
Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.
Monday, March 20, 1995
Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 20, 1995
Razor Ramon beats Henry Godwinn. During the match, it is announced that Jim Ross' personal observation of Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's preparation for WrestleMania 11 is on Option 6 of the WWF Hotline. Also, The Roadie shows up and watches from the entrance ramp, temporarily distracting Razor Ramon and leaving when Godwinn gets a cheap shot on him...only to run into a kick from The 1-2-3 Kid. Henry Godwinn is standing on the rope, distracted by The 1-2-3 Kid, allowing Razor Ramon to hit the Razor's Edge for the win.
After the match, Vince McMahon interviews Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid outside of the ring. Razor is none too thrilled that Bob Backlund put himself in the running for the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday, and that WWF President Jack Tunney, saying that the title is his.
Lex Luger battles Tatanka in a steel cage, Bam Bam Bigelow faces Sione and we hear from Diesel on Sunday Night Slam, this Sunday night on USA!
Steve McMichael guests on commentary for the next match, filling in for Jim Cornette.
King Kong Bundy beats Raven Clark and Adam Croones in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Kama shows up and tells Steve McMichael to go back to the football field, and that he will beat him like the dog that he is as WrestleMania 11 Kama gets more aggressive, and it eventually gets physical when McMichael pushes Kama. Officials, Vince McMahon, and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase all have to hold both men back when they get into a brawl.
Shawn Michaels call Diesel and Vince McMahon "a couple of suck-ups," and says that he and Sycho Sid will be in the building when Diesel speaks.
Paul Bearer tells King Kong Bundy and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase will have their death certificates signed at WrestleMania 11. The Undertaker says that the urn's power only sends King Kong Bundy further to his own demise, and that he will take the urn back and keep Bundy's soul inside.
The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray). During the match, it is announced that the Home Shopping Network will be selling official WrestleMania 11 merchandise at 8:30 PM Eastern/7:30 PM Central, just prior to next week's Raw.
Last night, WWF Superstars teamed up with the Robin Hood Foundation and the Magic Johnson Foundation to Fight AIDS in a benefit dinner and auction to raise funds to educate the underserved about HIV and AIDS. Pat Riley, Bret Hart, The 1-2-3 Kid, Patrick Ewing, Lawrence "L.T." Taylor and Razor Ramon (who bid $21,000 for tickets to next year's NBA All-Star Weekend) were just some of the guests that were there, as over half a million dollars were raised.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart finally settle the score in a No Holds Barred match next week on Raw!
We hear comments from Tatanka and Lex Luger prior to their Sunday Night Slam steel cage match.
After the match, Vince McMahon interviews Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid outside of the ring. Razor is none too thrilled that Bob Backlund put himself in the running for the Intercontinental Championship this Sunday, and that WWF President Jack Tunney, saying that the title is his.
Lex Luger battles Tatanka in a steel cage, Bam Bam Bigelow faces Sione and we hear from Diesel on Sunday Night Slam, this Sunday night on USA!
Steve McMichael guests on commentary for the next match, filling in for Jim Cornette.
King Kong Bundy beats Raven Clark and Adam Croones in a 2-on-1 handicap match. After the match, Kama shows up and tells Steve McMichael to go back to the football field, and that he will beat him like the dog that he is as WrestleMania 11 Kama gets more aggressive, and it eventually gets physical when McMichael pushes Kama. Officials, Vince McMahon, and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase all have to hold both men back when they get into a brawl.
Shawn Michaels call Diesel and Vince McMahon "a couple of suck-ups," and says that he and Sycho Sid will be in the building when Diesel speaks.
Paul Bearer tells King Kong Bundy and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase will have their death certificates signed at WrestleMania 11. The Undertaker says that the urn's power only sends King Kong Bundy further to his own demise, and that he will take the urn back and keep Bundy's soul inside.
The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray). During the match, it is announced that the Home Shopping Network will be selling official WrestleMania 11 merchandise at 8:30 PM Eastern/7:30 PM Central, just prior to next week's Raw.
Last night, WWF Superstars teamed up with the Robin Hood Foundation and the Magic Johnson Foundation to Fight AIDS in a benefit dinner and auction to raise funds to educate the underserved about HIV and AIDS. Pat Riley, Bret Hart, The 1-2-3 Kid, Patrick Ewing, Lawrence "L.T." Taylor and Razor Ramon (who bid $21,000 for tickets to next year's NBA All-Star Weekend) were just some of the guests that were there, as over half a million dollars were raised.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart finally settle the score in a No Holds Barred match next week on Raw!
We hear comments from Tatanka and Lex Luger prior to their Sunday Night Slam steel cage match.
Monday, March 13, 1995
Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 13, 1995
The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) vs. The Blu Brothers (Eli and Jacob Blu) ends in a double count-out as both teams take the fight backstage. It is mentioned before the match that Bob "Spark Plug" Holly and The 1-2-3 Kid were supposed to be in this match, but are unable to compete due to Bob Holly not being able to make it to the arena tonight, and that The Headshrinkers are taking their place. It is also noticeable that Afa and "Captain" Lou Albano are not in the arena tonight, either.
We hear more from Lawrence "L.T." Taylor. It is announced that Carl Banks, Chris Spielman, Ricky Jackson, Ken Norton Jr., Reggie White and Steve McMichael will be joining Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's "All Pro" team at WrestleMania 11. We hear from McMichael, who says that Kama has been supposedly talking trash about him and will be at Raw next week to get the bottom of this. We also hear from The Million Dollar Corporation ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, King Kong Bundy, Tatanka, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Kama, who is suddenly part of the group with no explanation), who tell L.T.'s all-pro team that they're stronger than any football team they've ever come across.
Earlier today, Vince McMahon interviewed NFL and WWF legend "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, who has done it all in both football and wrestling. He thinks Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's chance are not very good, and will try to help him get any kind of edge that he can, especially since Ernie himself didn't make it in wrestling right away and he knows that L.T. is "wrestling on emotion." He says L.T. is a great athlete, but needs to generate some element of surprise if he is to have a chance at WrestleMania 11.
Before the next match, Barry Horowitz says his chances are great against Jeff Jarrett, especially after becoming more confident and getting some encouragement from Razor Ramon.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Barry Horowitz with the Figure Four Leg Lock. Unlike his past matches, Horowitz really puts up more of a fight than usual.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has been sick and tired of Jerry "The King" Lawler ducking him for so long, and he promises to beat Lawler into oblivion tonight.
It is announced that Salt 'N Pepa will perform at Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's entrance at WrestleMania 11. We hear from the hip-hop duo as they talk about a few of the WWF Superstars in the recording studio.
We hear from Pamela Anderson and Shawn Michaels. Michaels says they'll be the talk of the town when he wins the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 11.
Numerous matches are official for WrestleMania 11: The Undertaker will take on King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania 11, and that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will take on Bob Backlund in an "I Quit" match. Meanwhile, Razor Ramon gets another shot at "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's WWF Intercontinental Championship, and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Owen Hart and a mystery partner. In the greatest announcement yet, Lex Luger teams with The British Bulldog to take on The Blu Brothers (Eli and Jacob Blu).
Before the next match, Jerry "The King" Lawler is accompanied to the ring by Bull Nakano.
Jerry "The King" Lawler beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart by count-out when Bull Nakano grabs Hart's leg from below the ring and out of the referee's field of vision, keeping Hart from getting back in the ring. During the match, Bob Backlund can be seen sitting in the crowd, watching the match. Hakushi and Shinja are seen watching from the entrance ramp. After the match, Hart chases after Nakano, who hides behind Hakushi and Shinja. Lawler gets a cheap shot, but Hart gets the last word in and Lawler retreats.
Next week: Razor Ramon vs. Henry Godwinn! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) vs The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray) for the WWF Tag Team Championships!
Vince McMahon interviews "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Barry Horowitz outside of the ring. He gives Horowitz an Intercontinental Championship rematch for next week and even has a contract for it, , but when Horowitz signs the contract, Backlund puts Horowitz in the Crossface Chicken Wing and signs it instead. McMahon makes Jarrett vs. Backlund for the WWE Intercontinental Championship official, and Jarrett and The Roadie take their anger out on Barry Horowitz just before the show fades to black.
We hear more from Lawrence "L.T." Taylor. It is announced that Carl Banks, Chris Spielman, Ricky Jackson, Ken Norton Jr., Reggie White and Steve McMichael will be joining Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's "All Pro" team at WrestleMania 11. We hear from McMichael, who says that Kama has been supposedly talking trash about him and will be at Raw next week to get the bottom of this. We also hear from The Million Dollar Corporation ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, King Kong Bundy, Tatanka, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Kama, who is suddenly part of the group with no explanation), who tell L.T.'s all-pro team that they're stronger than any football team they've ever come across.
Earlier today, Vince McMahon interviewed NFL and WWF legend "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, who has done it all in both football and wrestling. He thinks Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's chance are not very good, and will try to help him get any kind of edge that he can, especially since Ernie himself didn't make it in wrestling right away and he knows that L.T. is "wrestling on emotion." He says L.T. is a great athlete, but needs to generate some element of surprise if he is to have a chance at WrestleMania 11.
Before the next match, Barry Horowitz says his chances are great against Jeff Jarrett, especially after becoming more confident and getting some encouragement from Razor Ramon.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Barry Horowitz with the Figure Four Leg Lock. Unlike his past matches, Horowitz really puts up more of a fight than usual.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has been sick and tired of Jerry "The King" Lawler ducking him for so long, and he promises to beat Lawler into oblivion tonight.
It is announced that Salt 'N Pepa will perform at Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's entrance at WrestleMania 11. We hear from the hip-hop duo as they talk about a few of the WWF Superstars in the recording studio.
We hear from Pamela Anderson and Shawn Michaels. Michaels says they'll be the talk of the town when he wins the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 11.
Numerous matches are official for WrestleMania 11: The Undertaker will take on King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania 11, and that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will take on Bob Backlund in an "I Quit" match. Meanwhile, Razor Ramon gets another shot at "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's WWF Intercontinental Championship, and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Owen Hart and a mystery partner. In the greatest announcement yet, Lex Luger teams with The British Bulldog to take on The Blu Brothers (Eli and Jacob Blu).
Before the next match, Jerry "The King" Lawler is accompanied to the ring by Bull Nakano.
Jerry "The King" Lawler beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart by count-out when Bull Nakano grabs Hart's leg from below the ring and out of the referee's field of vision, keeping Hart from getting back in the ring. During the match, Bob Backlund can be seen sitting in the crowd, watching the match. Hakushi and Shinja are seen watching from the entrance ramp. After the match, Hart chases after Nakano, who hides behind Hakushi and Shinja. Lawler gets a cheap shot, but Hart gets the last word in and Lawler retreats.
Next week: Razor Ramon vs. Henry Godwinn! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) vs The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray) for the WWF Tag Team Championships!
Vince McMahon interviews "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Barry Horowitz outside of the ring. He gives Horowitz an Intercontinental Championship rematch for next week and even has a contract for it, , but when Horowitz signs the contract, Backlund puts Horowitz in the Crossface Chicken Wing and signs it instead. McMahon makes Jarrett vs. Backlund for the WWE Intercontinental Championship official, and Jarrett and The Roadie take their anger out on Barry Horowitz just before the show fades to black.
Saturday, March 11, 1995
American Wrestling Experience - AWF Warriors of Wrestling recap for March 11, 1995
Sgt. Slaughter says Americans have their freedom of choice, and your choice for professional wrestling should be the American Wrestling Federation.
"Gentleman" Chris Adams beats Bobby Bradley by pinfall in the second round. During the match, it is announced by Terry Taylor that he has learned from AWF President Paul Alperstein that the pairings for the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament have been made, and that the tournament will start next week.
Ken Resnick interviews "Gentleman" Chris Adams, who talks about the round system again and that the AWF has everything has he wants: real wrestling, real wrestlers and the round system. He knows his work is cut out for him, and hopes he is in the AWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament.
Johnny Gunn beats Jimie V. by pinfall in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews Sheik Adnan Alkahassie and Hercules. He refuses to say if he has paid Hercules' fine yet, and wants to know if Hercules is in the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. They are not happy when told that the names have to be drawl out of a barrel by AWF President Paul Alperstein. The Sheik says there is now way Hercules is in the tournament as the AWF are scared he will the win the title. The Sheik then goes on to say that if he does go on to win the title, Hercules will make him happy and he will pay Hercules a lot of money.
Gret "The Hammer" Valentine beats Ronnie Vegas with the Figure Four Leg Lock in the second round. During the match, The Warlord is seen in the Warriors Corner, saying that he knows there is a tournament and wants to be in it, as he will become the champion and everyone will see what he's all about. After the match, Valentine refuses to release the hold for a few seconds after the bell rings.
Ken Resnick interviews "Luscious" Tommy Rich, saying that when you have a brain like Rico Suave's and two wrestling machines like him and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, things have to go your way. He knows about the tournament drawing, and says Rico has a lot of scratch and that he and Valentine will be in the tournament - a statement that Ken Resnick thinks implies that they want to bribe AWF President Paul Alperstein to enter the tournament. Rico Suave and Valentine show up, and Rico Suave says he'll be upset if one of his two men doesn't make it into the tournament. When hearing that the AWF Heavyweight Championship will be 12 rounds, Valentine says that's fine by him as he likes long matches and thrives on competition. He says the match he just had was a warm-up, and that Ronnie Vegas wasn't even in his caliber. He says that nobody wants to be in the Figure Four Leg Lock, as he is the only one with a key and he is the key to winning this tournament.
"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. beats Billy Jo Eaton by pinfall in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews AWF President Paul Alperstein, who draws the pairings for the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament from a tumbler. He says that he took a look at the top 50 wrestlers in the world, and asked them if they would sign a contract to take part in the tournament, which they did, and now has the top 16 ready to select. Here are the pairings: Hercules will face Tito Santana, Hurricane Smith will face "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, "Luscious" Tommy Rich will face Tony Atlas, Sgt. Slaughter will face The Ultimate Destroyer, Koko B. Ware will face Nails (whose fines have been paid, but whose rule-breaking actions will not be tolerated), Johnny Gunn will face "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr., The Warlord will face "Gentleman" Chris Adams, and Jimi Powers will face Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Sheik Adnan Alkahassie then shows up, angry that Mr. Hughes was not in the tournament. Alperstein tells the Sheik that Mr. Hughes' name was not in the box because he did not pay his $3,000 fine, much to Mr. Hughes' chagrin. Alperstein tells him that if he pays the fine, he will be the first alternate in the tournament. Should any man in the tournament not be able to wrestle, Mr. Hughes can immediately take their spot. The Sheik tells Alperstein "We'll see about that."
Before Hurricane Smith faces "Hawkeye" Cody Hunter, Sheik Adnan Alkahassie motions Hunter and offers him so much money he won't have to wrestle again. Hunter takes the money, and Mr. Hughes, who shows up with the Sheik, blindsides Hunter so he can take Hunter's place in the match.
Mr. Hughes quickly beats Hurricane Smith, then Sheik Adnan Alkahassie keeps the referee busy so that Mr. Hughes can injure Hurricane Smith with a top rope knee drop to the eye socket and a sidewalk slam to the concrete floor outside of the ring as part of a plan to force himself into the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. Referees check on Hurricane Smith outside of the ring, and Hurricane Smith has to be taken away on a stretcher.
It is announced that Hurricane Smith has a concussion and two or three cracked ribs on his left side, and that he will be replaced in the AWF Heavyweight Championship by Mr. Hughes.
Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.
"Gentleman" Chris Adams beats Bobby Bradley by pinfall in the second round. During the match, it is announced by Terry Taylor that he has learned from AWF President Paul Alperstein that the pairings for the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament have been made, and that the tournament will start next week.
Ken Resnick interviews "Gentleman" Chris Adams, who talks about the round system again and that the AWF has everything has he wants: real wrestling, real wrestlers and the round system. He knows his work is cut out for him, and hopes he is in the AWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament.
Johnny Gunn beats Jimie V. by pinfall in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews Sheik Adnan Alkahassie and Hercules. He refuses to say if he has paid Hercules' fine yet, and wants to know if Hercules is in the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. They are not happy when told that the names have to be drawl out of a barrel by AWF President Paul Alperstein. The Sheik says there is now way Hercules is in the tournament as the AWF are scared he will the win the title. The Sheik then goes on to say that if he does go on to win the title, Hercules will make him happy and he will pay Hercules a lot of money.
Gret "The Hammer" Valentine beats Ronnie Vegas with the Figure Four Leg Lock in the second round. During the match, The Warlord is seen in the Warriors Corner, saying that he knows there is a tournament and wants to be in it, as he will become the champion and everyone will see what he's all about. After the match, Valentine refuses to release the hold for a few seconds after the bell rings.
Ken Resnick interviews "Luscious" Tommy Rich, saying that when you have a brain like Rico Suave's and two wrestling machines like him and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, things have to go your way. He knows about the tournament drawing, and says Rico has a lot of scratch and that he and Valentine will be in the tournament - a statement that Ken Resnick thinks implies that they want to bribe AWF President Paul Alperstein to enter the tournament. Rico Suave and Valentine show up, and Rico Suave says he'll be upset if one of his two men doesn't make it into the tournament. When hearing that the AWF Heavyweight Championship will be 12 rounds, Valentine says that's fine by him as he likes long matches and thrives on competition. He says the match he just had was a warm-up, and that Ronnie Vegas wasn't even in his caliber. He says that nobody wants to be in the Figure Four Leg Lock, as he is the only one with a key and he is the key to winning this tournament.
"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. beats Billy Jo Eaton by pinfall in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews AWF President Paul Alperstein, who draws the pairings for the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament from a tumbler. He says that he took a look at the top 50 wrestlers in the world, and asked them if they would sign a contract to take part in the tournament, which they did, and now has the top 16 ready to select. Here are the pairings: Hercules will face Tito Santana, Hurricane Smith will face "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, "Luscious" Tommy Rich will face Tony Atlas, Sgt. Slaughter will face The Ultimate Destroyer, Koko B. Ware will face Nails (whose fines have been paid, but whose rule-breaking actions will not be tolerated), Johnny Gunn will face "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr., The Warlord will face "Gentleman" Chris Adams, and Jimi Powers will face Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. Sheik Adnan Alkahassie then shows up, angry that Mr. Hughes was not in the tournament. Alperstein tells the Sheik that Mr. Hughes' name was not in the box because he did not pay his $3,000 fine, much to Mr. Hughes' chagrin. Alperstein tells him that if he pays the fine, he will be the first alternate in the tournament. Should any man in the tournament not be able to wrestle, Mr. Hughes can immediately take their spot. The Sheik tells Alperstein "We'll see about that."
Before Hurricane Smith faces "Hawkeye" Cody Hunter, Sheik Adnan Alkahassie motions Hunter and offers him so much money he won't have to wrestle again. Hunter takes the money, and Mr. Hughes, who shows up with the Sheik, blindsides Hunter so he can take Hunter's place in the match.
Mr. Hughes quickly beats Hurricane Smith, then Sheik Adnan Alkahassie keeps the referee busy so that Mr. Hughes can injure Hurricane Smith with a top rope knee drop to the eye socket and a sidewalk slam to the concrete floor outside of the ring as part of a plan to force himself into the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. Referees check on Hurricane Smith outside of the ring, and Hurricane Smith has to be taken away on a stretcher.
It is announced that Hurricane Smith has a concussion and two or three cracked ribs on his left side, and that he will be replaced in the AWF Heavyweight Championship by Mr. Hughes.
Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.
Monday, March 6, 1995
Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 6, 1995
Shawn Michaels beats The British Bulldog.
We see footage from the WrestleMania press conference. Diesel talks about his time with Shawn Michaels and his career now. Michaels tells Diesel to fill up both gas tanks and go into overdrive, as he plans to bring his all at WrestleMania 11. Bam Bam Bigelow continues to challenge Lawrence "L.T." Taylor of New York Giants fame, and Taylor responds by accepting the challenge. Both men shake hands and stare down, and L.T. loosens the tension by kissing Bam Bam Nicholas on the check. Pamela Anderson, Nicholas Turturro of NYPD Blue, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas of Home Improvement and the new movie Man of the House will be on hand. Jennifer McCarthy of MTV will act as special guest timekeeper, and alternative rock band Fishbone will play America the Beautiful.
The 2nd Annual WWF Fan Festival will be held at the Hartford Civic Center Exhibition Hall in Hartford, Connecticut from March 31st to April 2nd! Take pictures with and get autographs from your favorite Superstars, get in a real-life WWF ring, see exhibits of the history of WWF, and purchase official WWF souvenirs!
The WWF Hotline reveals the only thing The Undertaker fears on Option 2.
Bob Backlund beats Buck Quartermaine with the Crossface Chicken Wing. During the match, Backlund takes great offense to being called "Opie," after Opie Taylor from The Andy Griffth Show.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler next week on Raw!
Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Steven Dunn. During the match, Jerry Lawler says via telephone that he will prove Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is exactly what he says he is. After the match, Steven Dunn ries to attack Droese with the trash can, but Droese beats him to the punch with a kick in the gut. When Droese attempts to put the trash back in the trash can, he finds a $100 bill in a banana peel.
Nicholas Turturro is coming to WrestleMania...
We see some highlights from the WrestleMania press conference and tonight's show.
We see footage from the WrestleMania press conference. Diesel talks about his time with Shawn Michaels and his career now. Michaels tells Diesel to fill up both gas tanks and go into overdrive, as he plans to bring his all at WrestleMania 11. Bam Bam Bigelow continues to challenge Lawrence "L.T." Taylor of New York Giants fame, and Taylor responds by accepting the challenge. Both men shake hands and stare down, and L.T. loosens the tension by kissing Bam Bam Nicholas on the check. Pamela Anderson, Nicholas Turturro of NYPD Blue, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas of Home Improvement and the new movie Man of the House will be on hand. Jennifer McCarthy of MTV will act as special guest timekeeper, and alternative rock band Fishbone will play America the Beautiful.
The 2nd Annual WWF Fan Festival will be held at the Hartford Civic Center Exhibition Hall in Hartford, Connecticut from March 31st to April 2nd! Take pictures with and get autographs from your favorite Superstars, get in a real-life WWF ring, see exhibits of the history of WWF, and purchase official WWF souvenirs!
The WWF Hotline reveals the only thing The Undertaker fears on Option 2.
Bob Backlund beats Buck Quartermaine with the Crossface Chicken Wing. During the match, Backlund takes great offense to being called "Opie," after Opie Taylor from The Andy Griffth Show.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler next week on Raw!
Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Steven Dunn. During the match, Jerry Lawler says via telephone that he will prove Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is exactly what he says he is. After the match, Steven Dunn ries to attack Droese with the trash can, but Droese beats him to the punch with a kick in the gut. When Droese attempts to put the trash back in the trash can, he finds a $100 bill in a banana peel.
Nicholas Turturro is coming to WrestleMania...
We see some highlights from the WrestleMania press conference and tonight's show.
Saturday, March 4, 1995
American Wrestling Experience - AWF Warriors of Wrestling recap for March 4, 1995
Sgt. Slaughter says Americans have their freedom of choice, and your choice for professional wrestling should be the American Wrestling Federation.
Johnny Gunn beats Ronnie Vegas by pinfall in the first round.
Sheik Adnan Alkahassie introduces "The Mighty" Hercules before the next match.
Hercules beats Jimie V. by pinfall in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews Sheik Adnan Alkahassie and Hercules. The Sheik promises that the caravan will continue. Hercules says he was promised that the wrestlers in the AWF would be the biggest, the baddest and the greatest top-name stars throughout the world, and promises that he will beat them all.
The Texas Hangmen (Killer and Psycho) beat Butler Stevens and Mike Brahm by pinfall in the first round. During the match, Sgt. Slaughter is seen in the Warriors Corner, saying it's great to be the AWF and thanks all the fans, saying he'll be back in the AWF real soon.
Ken Resnick interviews Tito Santana. He says the only thing he doesn't like about The Texas Hangmen (Killer and Psycho) are their style and their manager, Sir Oliver Humperdink. He then goes on to say that the fans like the round system a lot, and that the list of wrestlers wanting to come into the AWF is growing by the day. He says the AWF is bringing back wrestling with Sgt. Slaughter, "Gentleman" Chris Adams, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr., and the list goes on. He says he appreciates the AWF fans and that he will always fight for them.
Hurricane Smith quickly beats Lightning Rod in the first round.
Mr. Hughes beats Bobby Bradley in the first round. During the match, Michael P.S. Hayes shows up in the Warriors Corner to announce he is in the AWF, and when opportunity knocks, this Fabulous Freebird knows how to rock.
Ken Resnick interviews AWF President Paul Alperstein, but Mr. Hughes shows up, claiming that this is his interview time and that nobody will enforce the rules on him. Alperstein fines Mr. Hughes $3,000 for starting his match before the bell rings. He tells Alperstein that nobody makes a fool out of him, and if he throws the dogs in front of them, he'll kick them like the dogs that they are. Give him some time, and anybody will go down.
"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. - managed by Sir Oliver Humperdink - beats Trevor Blanchard in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews Sir Oliver Humperdink, who says he's here for all the marbles, and wherever he goes, he fits into the picture, and he's here in the AWF to do just that. He says that "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. will wear the AWF World Heavyweight Championship once day . Orton talks about how he took a very good wrestler and broke him, and says it's all about bending the rules but not breaking them.
"Gentleman" Chris Adams beats Ron Powers with a superkick out of nowhere in the third round. During the second round, Rico Suave and "Luscious" Tommy Rich show up in the Warriors Corner. Tommy Rich calls Rico Suave the best manager in wrestling, and says he, Rico Suave and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine have something in store next week. During the commercial break, Ron Powers continued to attack "Gentleman" Chris Adams before the third round can begin, and the referee has to keep Powers from attacking Adams with the stool before the bell can ring.
Ken Resnick interviews "Gentleman" Chris Adams, who knew that the American Wrestling Federation was the place for him as it has real wrestling and the best wrestlers in the world. He admits that Ron Powers was good, but he had an advantage in being used to the round system whereas Powers was not. He says that he is going to use the round system like the AWF, and that "Gnetleman" Chris Adams is the name.
Ken Resnick interviews The Warlord, who is in a tag team match next week. As for who his partner will be, he says his partner will be bigger, badder and crazier than him and is none other than Nails. When asked what makes him think he can control Nails, The Warlords simply asks, "What makes you think I want to?"
Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.
Johnny Gunn beats Ronnie Vegas by pinfall in the first round.
Sheik Adnan Alkahassie introduces "The Mighty" Hercules before the next match.
Hercules beats Jimie V. by pinfall in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews Sheik Adnan Alkahassie and Hercules. The Sheik promises that the caravan will continue. Hercules says he was promised that the wrestlers in the AWF would be the biggest, the baddest and the greatest top-name stars throughout the world, and promises that he will beat them all.
The Texas Hangmen (Killer and Psycho) beat Butler Stevens and Mike Brahm by pinfall in the first round. During the match, Sgt. Slaughter is seen in the Warriors Corner, saying it's great to be the AWF and thanks all the fans, saying he'll be back in the AWF real soon.
Ken Resnick interviews Tito Santana. He says the only thing he doesn't like about The Texas Hangmen (Killer and Psycho) are their style and their manager, Sir Oliver Humperdink. He then goes on to say that the fans like the round system a lot, and that the list of wrestlers wanting to come into the AWF is growing by the day. He says the AWF is bringing back wrestling with Sgt. Slaughter, "Gentleman" Chris Adams, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr., and the list goes on. He says he appreciates the AWF fans and that he will always fight for them.
Hurricane Smith quickly beats Lightning Rod in the first round.
Mr. Hughes beats Bobby Bradley in the first round. During the match, Michael P.S. Hayes shows up in the Warriors Corner to announce he is in the AWF, and when opportunity knocks, this Fabulous Freebird knows how to rock.
Ken Resnick interviews AWF President Paul Alperstein, but Mr. Hughes shows up, claiming that this is his interview time and that nobody will enforce the rules on him. Alperstein fines Mr. Hughes $3,000 for starting his match before the bell rings. He tells Alperstein that nobody makes a fool out of him, and if he throws the dogs in front of them, he'll kick them like the dogs that they are. Give him some time, and anybody will go down.
"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. - managed by Sir Oliver Humperdink - beats Trevor Blanchard in the first round.
Ken Resnick interviews Sir Oliver Humperdink, who says he's here for all the marbles, and wherever he goes, he fits into the picture, and he's here in the AWF to do just that. He says that "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. will wear the AWF World Heavyweight Championship once day . Orton talks about how he took a very good wrestler and broke him, and says it's all about bending the rules but not breaking them.
"Gentleman" Chris Adams beats Ron Powers with a superkick out of nowhere in the third round. During the second round, Rico Suave and "Luscious" Tommy Rich show up in the Warriors Corner. Tommy Rich calls Rico Suave the best manager in wrestling, and says he, Rico Suave and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine have something in store next week. During the commercial break, Ron Powers continued to attack "Gentleman" Chris Adams before the third round can begin, and the referee has to keep Powers from attacking Adams with the stool before the bell can ring.
Ken Resnick interviews "Gentleman" Chris Adams, who knew that the American Wrestling Federation was the place for him as it has real wrestling and the best wrestlers in the world. He admits that Ron Powers was good, but he had an advantage in being used to the round system whereas Powers was not. He says that he is going to use the round system like the AWF, and that "Gnetleman" Chris Adams is the name.
Ken Resnick interviews The Warlord, who is in a tag team match next week. As for who his partner will be, he says his partner will be bigger, badder and crazier than him and is none other than Nails. When asked what makes him think he can control Nails, The Warlords simply asks, "What makes you think I want to?"
Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.
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