Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 26, 1995

Shawn Michaels guests on commentary this week to fill in for a conspicuously absent Jerry "The King" Lawler, who is still feeling the effects of last night's Kiss My Foot Match.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Jason Ahrndt and The Black Phantom.

Earlier today, Jerry "The King" Lawler is in the office of his best friend Isaac Yankem, D.D.S., who has worked on his mouth for the past hour. Lawler says that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has not seen the last of him, and that Isaac Yankem will take care of Bret Hart himself, as he was once a great wrestler (under a presumed name) before he became a great dentist (in Lawler's words), and extract revenge along with some teeth. All the while, Lawler is trying to fix his breath with toothpaste, chewing gum, gargling water and any other means necessary.

The Encore Plus edition of King of the Ring 1995 will be aired tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern/Pacific.

Barry Didinsky gives us one last chance to get the King of the Ring hat and T-shirt. Also available: The official Bret "The Hit Man" Hart glasses with a signature Bret "The Hit Man" Hart hat for only $19.

Skip beats Scott Taylor.

This past Saturday, the WWF Superstars had a charity softball games with the stars of Hollywood and the NFL as part of "Hitting for the Heartland." Benefits went to Disaster Educational Fund, founded by local businesses to provide college funds to the children of those who lost a parent or guardian in the Oklahoma City Federal Building bombing earlier this year.

Due to Sycho Sid's actions last night, Diesel gets another shot at Sid in a Lumberjack Match at In Your House, live on July 23rd.

Earlier tonight, Savio Vega said that "Double J" Jeff Jarrett may be a tough guy, but he's bringing the WWF Intercontinental Championship to Puerto Rico.

Bam Bam Bigelow takes on Sycho Sid next week on Raw.

Man Mountain Rock beats Phil Apollo with the Whammy Bar. During the match, it is announced that Jim Ross' current status report on Razor Ramon is available on The Ross Report on Option 6.

Before the next match, Mabel - in full King of the Ring royal regalia - is carried on a throne to the ring.

Mabel - now calling himself King Mabel - beats Kenny Kendall.

Waylon Mercy debuts on Raw next week. As he sits in a lifeguard's station by the beach, he says that the lives of the Superstars he goes up against will be "in Waylon Mercy's hands."

This weekend on Superstars, we see the debut of the music video for the long-awaited "Double J" Jeff Jarrett single, With My Baby Tonight.

Savio Vega beats "Double J" Jeff Jarrett by disqualification to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship after The Roadie interferes.. During the match, The Roadie almost gets physical with Shawn Michaels for pulling on his hair and putting his hands on him. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett tries to take advantage of the situation, but Shawn Michaels gets a shot on Jarrett as he does a running double axe handle on him. After the match, Shawn Michaels goes to town on Jarrett and The Roadie and sends them both out of the ring, then raises Savio Vega's hand in victory.

After the break, Shawn Michaels dances and poses on the announce table while his entrance music still plays to much applause. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and The Roadie come back, and Jarrett gets on the mic, but he cannot be heard at all before the show ends.

King of the Ring 1995 - The Results

In a Coliseum Video exclusive, Stephanie Wiand announces a home video-exclusive match: Savio Vega vs. Irwin R. Schyster, which was broadcast prior to the pay-per-view on Sunday Night Slam.

Savio Vega beats Irwin R. Schyster. Because Razor Ramon is no longer medically cleared by doctors for competition as they fear the worst from Razor participating in three wrestling matches in one night, the winner of this match takes his place in the first round of the tournament and will face Yokozuna shortly.

Todd Pettengill interviews Razor Ramon and Savio Vega. Vega says he's gonna try as hard as he can to win this tournament.

If the faces of the two men holding the doors open for the WWF Superstars look familiar, that's because the two doormen are brothers Jeff and Matt Hardy.

Savio Vega beats Yokozuna by count-out to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. During the match, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart is seen on the WWF Superstar Hotline.Near the end of the match, Owen Hart attacks Razor Ramon. Vega is distracted, and Yokozuna follows him outside to the ring, but Vega sends him into the steel steps to win by count-out.

Jerry "The King" Lawler's feet are as disgusting as they can be, and he can't wait for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart to pucker up when he's done with him.

The Roadie beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament.

Todd Pettengill interviews Shawn Michaels. Shawn says that there is no man big enough to withstand a little Sweet Chin Music, and when he hits it on Kama, he's done.

During the match, Joe Frazier is seen in the front row.

Shawn Michaels and Kama fight to a 15-minute time limit draw. Neither man advances in the King of the Ring tournament. After the match, Kama attacks Michaels only to earn some Sweet Chin Music for his troubles.

The Stridex Indoor Airship is seen flying around the arena as Shawn Michaels poses in the ring.

Cameras caught up with Bob Backlund as he campaigned for President around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not surprisingly, the Spanish and French announcers don't seem to take a liking to him.

Stephanie Wiand interviews Mabel before the next match. Mabel says that The Undertaker is going down and that he's going to become the next King of the Ring.

Due to the bye left in the semi-finals by Kama and Shawn Michaels, Mabel beats The Undertaker thanks to a downed ref and help from Kama to continue to the finals of the King of the Tournament. After the match, The Undertaker chases Kama to the back.

We see footage of the WWF Hall of Fame Banquet. During the induction ceremony, Savio Vega accepted on behalf of Pedro Morales, Bob Harmon accepted on behalf of his late long-time friend The Grand Wizard, and Joyce Rocca accepted on behalf of her late husband Antonino. Bill Murray wished George "The Animal" Steele the best of luck during the induction ceremony, and Ivan Putski led the audience to clap along to Melody Of Love.

Todd Pettengill interviews The Roadie and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett says that "the Road Dogg" will become the new King of the Ring before we know it.

avio Vega beats The Roadie to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring tournament after Vega knocks The Roadie into "Double J" Jeff Jarrett as Jarrett stands on the ring apron. After the match, Carlos Carbrera interviews Savio Vega, while Dok Hendrix "translates."

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says that Jerry "The King" Lawler has been a thorn in his side for a while, and he's looking forward to seeing all that come to an end. He's ready for anything that Lawler will throw at him, and he's about to put an end to all the humiliation he and his family have had to go through thanks to Lawler. He's looking for redemption, and he just might get it tonight.

Stephanie Wiand interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler before the next match. Lawler likes his chances. Wiand hates his stinky feet.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Jerry "The King" Lawler with the Sharpshooter in a Kiss My Foot Match after Hakushi and Shinja's interference attempt backfires when Hakushi aims for Bret and accidentally hits Lawler instead. After the match, they try again, but it backfires again and Hart takes down Hakushi. One of Hart's feet then ends up in Lawler's mouth, then Hart makes Lawler kiss one of his own disgusting royal feet.

Next week, the World Wrestling Federation will be at the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut.

Mabel beats Savio Vega to win the King of the Ring tournament and become the 1995 King of the Ring. At one point in the match, the crowd chants "ECW," a reference to local Extreme Championship Wrestling, to show their displeasure towards the match. After the match, Mo tries to pick a fight with Razor Ramon as he is checking on Savio Vega. Razor Ramon strikes Mabel and Mo, but the two of them gang up on Razor Ramon. The 1-2-3 Kid shows up, but he too falls to the numbers game. Officials have to stop Mabel before he can hit The Kid with an elbow drop from the second rope.

Mo shoos Todd Pettengill away as he performs the coronation ceremony for Mabel. Mo gives Mabel the cape and the sword before proclaiming that Mabel is King, then places the crown atop Mabel's head. Officials have to hold Savio Vega, Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid back.

Jerry "The King" Lawler is seen puking into a bathroom sink while trying to wash his mouth out with toothpaste and mouthwash.

Earlier today, Stephanie Wiand interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sycho Sid and Tatanka. Sid found joy in Diesel's recent elbow injury, while Tatanka said that tonight will be payday for The Million Dollar Corporation.

Todd Pettengill interviewed Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow earlier today. Diesel's elbow still isn't 100%, but he's still ready for tonight's match. As for Bam Bam Bigelow, he says that they have enough confidence to take the fight to Sycho Sid and Tatanka.

Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow beat The Million Dollar Corporation (Sycho Sid and Tatanka) after Sycho Sid leaves Tatanka high and dry when Diesel makes it known that he would rather pin Sid.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 19, 1995

The Undertaker beats Mike McReynolds. After the match, the two fans who put out the black funeral wreathe are seen in the front row near the entrance ramp. Also, Mike McReynolds is placed in a bodybag. The Undertaker then goes off the ropes, jumps up and stomps McReynolds.

Next week, the WWF World Tour de Force heads to England, New York and Baltimore, Maryland.

Man Mountain Rock doesn't care about what Bob Backlund's political platform is. He says that if Backlund was trying to get his attention, he's got it.

Adam Bomb beats Bill Payne.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says that he'll have Jerry "The King" Lawler kissing his foot at King of the Ring.

Razor Ramon, assuming he is medically cleared, will take on Yokozuna in the final first-round match of the King of the Ring Tournament.

Barry Didinsky advertises the "Diesel Power" T-Shirt, only $16 with $3.95 shipping and handling.

The Million Dollar Corporation (Sycho Sid and Tatanka) beats The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione).

Vince McMahon interviews Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow. He hopes to withstand another power bomb, especially if his elbow takes the hit. Bam Bam Bigelow says that they have what it takes for King of the Ring.

Jerry "The King" Lawler invites us to his dungeon of torture, which has a spiked chair and a fallbrett, among other things. He compares it to the torture of going through the King of the Ring tournament, then makes jokes towards Bret "The Hit Man" Hart kissing his nasty, disgusting royal feet on Sunday night.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Buck Quartermaine.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Savio Vega next week on Raw!

Shawn Michaels beats Gus Kantarakis. During the match, it is announced that the WWF Superstar Hotline is mentioning what WWF President Jack Tunney might do if Razor Ramon is unable to compete in the King of the Ring tournament. After the match, Kama tries to ambush Shawn, but Shawn sees him coming and knocks him out of the ring. The Undertaker shows up, surrounded by officials, and he stands on the apron staring Kama down. Mabel shows up, and he is squarely focused on The Undertaker.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 12, 1995

Jim Cornette says that Yokozuna will be the King of the Ring, and Lex Luger the pawn. Luger is sick and tired of Yokozuna embarassing and humiliating America, and plans to put all of this to an end tonight.

Bob Backlund's campaigning for President continues.

Bama Bam Bigelow beats Duane Gill. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews Diesel via telephone. Diesel doesn't know if he'll be back at 100%, but says he will be there for Bam Bam.

We get our first look at Waylon Mercy. He plans to smash the

The WWF blimb will fly over tthe Shea Stadium, New York City, the U.S. OPen Golf Tournament and Fenway Park on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Barry Didinsky, The Mad Capper and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) play - and advertise - Mad Caps backstage for $25 plus $3.95 shipping and handling. Coming with it for free - the official WWE Mad Caps T-shirt.

Kama beats David Haskins. Before the match, a black funeral wreathe is left in the corner at ringside by two unemotive, pale-faced fans of The Undertaker fully clad in black. Kama isn't very appreciative of it.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sycho Sid and Tatanka tells Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow that they will be dealing with reality when they get in the ring with them. Also, Jerry "The King" Lawler pulls out a nasty-looking fake foot, saying that this is a sample of what Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be placing his lips on at King of the Ring.

Undertaker takes on Mabel, Shawn Michaels takes on Kama, and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly takes on The Roadie in the first three first-round matches of the King of the Ring tournament.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart, Jim Cornette and Mr. Fuji encourage Yokozuna to bulk up on rice before tonight's event.

The WWF World Tour de Force takes place in Germany and California during the week.

Man Mountain Rock quickly beats Bob Cook with the Whammy Bar.

The Fabulous Moolah, Pedro Morales, The Grand Wizard and George "The Animal" Steele have been inducted into the 1994 WWF Hall of Fame Class.

Bob Backlund gets his hands on Man Mountain Rock's guitar, rants about Man Mountain Rock's music while showing how uninformed he is, and takes out the cameraman as he rolls to the ground.

Tekno Team 2000 (Travis and Troy) beats John Crystal and Mike Khoury - who wear jean shorts in their Raw debut.

Man Mountain Rock is devastated that his guitar has been destroyed by Bob Backlund. He tells Backlund he's made this personal, and that he will deal with him.

Sycho Sid and Tatanka take on The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) next week on Raw.

Lex Luger fan Scott Anton carries the American flag for Lex Luger's entrance. (Scott Anton would later join World Championship Wrestling later that year under the name Scotty Riggs.)

Yokozuna beats Lex Luger by count-out to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament when Mr. Fuji confronts Scott Anton. Luger goes after Fuji, then turns around and attacks Jim Cornette, who is trying to attack him with his tennis racket. Yokozuna takes advantage of the situation and gets Luger from behind, slamming him into the ring post and hitting him with a leg drop before climbing back into the ring before the ten count.

Next week: The Undertaker! Shawn Michaels!

We see Jerry "The King" Lawler's "training" footage of himself walking barefoot in manure in his royal stable. Jerry "The King" Lawler then finds obscene amounts of joy in replaying the footage of himself making "The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya kiss his royal foot on last week's Superstars.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 5, 1995

The WWF blimp flew outside the arena, as Bob Backlund campaigns for President.

Savio Vega beats Kenny Kendall by submission in his Raw debut.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Tatanka and Sycho Sid plan to send Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow back to the hospital at King of the Ring.

We meet The Bodydonnas, Skip and Sunny, backstage.

Barry Didinsky announces the official King of the Ring T-shirt, only $18. The shirt also comes with a "Bob Backlund for President" lapel pin. When Skip and Sunny show up for their entrance, Sunny tells Barry he could stand to lose a few pounds. Sunny then calls herself and Skip the most physically fit athletes in the World Wrestling Federation.

Skip beats Barry Horowitz in his debut.

It's official: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has answered Jerry Lawler's challenge for a Kiss My Foot Match at King of the Ring.

Jim Ross and Gorilla Monsoon take over on commentary for the next match.

The British Bulldog and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart fight to a time limit draw. Neither man qualifies for the King of the Ring tournament.

Jerry "The King" Lawler hasn't washed his feet in over two weeks...and at King of the Ring, he says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be kissing his disgusting, dirty royal feet.

Vince McMahon interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. Bret Hart has seen quite a few unique matches in the WWF, but says that Jerry "The King" Lawler's idea of a Kiss My Foot match is something so sick and diabolical that only Lawler would come up with it. As Lawler shows off his dirty foot at the commentary table, Bret Hart talks about how he let his family down. Vince notices what Lawler is doing, as does Bret Hart, and dedicates this match to his fans and family that he let down at In Your House, and says that when he wins, Lawler won't only be kissing his foot, he'll have the dirtier of his two feet shoved down his throat.

Jean-Pierre LaFitte beats Jerry Flynn. During the match, it is announced that Lex Luger will take on Yokozuna next week, and that match will determine who will qualify for the King of the Ring tournament and take on Razor Ramon in the first round.

Bob Backlund is still outside of the arena, campaigning for President.

Next week: Bam Bam Bigelow! Man Mountain Rock! Also, Jerry "The King" Lawler reveals how he is training for his match at King of the Ring!

Bob Backlund says he will be here next week, saying that Man Mountain Rock's music must be eliminated from his society along with his music.

We look back at the history between Lex Luger and Yokozuna before their match next week.