Starrcade 1995 - The Results

Jushin "Thunder" Liger beats Chris Benoit after Benoit is distracted by The Taskmaster, who is still angry over words directed at him and the Dungeon of Doom by Flyin' Brian and is being held back by Jimmy Hart. New Japan Pro Wrestling leads 1-0.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Eddie Guerrero, who says The Taskmaster had no business in Chris Benoit's match. He is honored to be one of the seven men representing World Championship Wrestling in the Best of Seven series against New Japan Pro Wrestling. He promises to give his best in his match against Shinjiro Ootani.

Koji Kanemoto beats "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright. New Japan Pro Wrestling leads 2-0.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund says that a lot of money was recently offered to a wrestling superstar, and Mark Madden has the scoop on who that superstar is on the WCW Hotline. He then interviews Sonny Onoo, who is managing all of the New Japan Pro Wrestling superstars, who is so confident that New Japan will win that that he'll buy WCW and the state of Iowa after New Japan sweeps the series.

Lex Luger beats Masahiro Chono with the Torture Rack, ending the possibility of a New Japan Pro Wrestling sweep. New Japan Pro Wrestling still leads over World Championship Wrestling 2-1.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sting, who says that Johnny B. Badd will even the score in the next match. Sting, however, has a match against Kensuke Sasaki later on in the World Cup of Wrestling, and says that Sonny Onoo has another thing coming if he thinks he'll be able to buy WCW. As for the Triangle Match, he says he's gotta go what he's gotta do.

Before the next match, Sonny Onoo makes misogynist comments about Kimberly the Diamond Doll, saying she should be at home cooking and cleaning and that wrestling is "a man's sport." Kimberly takes the microphone out of Onoo's hand and says this isn't a Japanese bath house and that's she's not a geisha girl, and asks what he is doing here since wrestling is "a man's sport." Onoo tells Johnny B. Badd "Control your woman. We do."

Johnny B. Badd beats Masa Saito by disqualification after Sonny Onoo puts his hands on Johnny B. Badd, sending him over the rope. Masa Saito stares down Kimberly after the match, but JohnnY B. Badd takes him and Onoo down. World Championship Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling are now both tied 2-2.

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"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart and Lex Luger. Jimmy Hart says that The Taskmaster has a short fuse. Lex Luger says the moment of truth has arrived and that he's coming right at "Macho Man" Randy Savage and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Jimmy Hart says that he's here for a long time and not a good time, and tells Lex to bring back the gold.

Shinjiro Ootani beats Eddie Guerrero with a surprise roll-up reversal. New Japan Pro Wrestling now leads 3-2.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Macho Man" Randy Savage. He says the pressure is on him right now, but soon the pressure will be on Sting in the Triangle Match. For now, though, he's more focused on facing Tensan in team play tonight, and right now, he's in the zone.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Tensan, tying World Championship Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling with three wins apiece in the World Cup of Wrestling.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund says there is huge rancor happening somewhere in the wrestling world, and you can hear about it later tonight from Mark Madden on the WCW Hotline. He then interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Flair says he has an advantage over Lex Luger and Sting, as both of them have been in competition against New Japan Pro Wrestling earlier tonight and he will be coming out fresh. He plans to win the Triangle Match and take the WCW World Heavyweight Championship from "Macho Man' Randy Savage.

Sting beats Kensuke Sasaki with the Scorpion Death Lock. World Championship Wrestling wins the World Cup of Wrestling 4-3. All the representatives of World Championship Wrestling in this best of seven celebrate along with Sting.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund is in the ring along with Sting, Chris Benoit, Lex Luger, "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright, Johnny B. Badd and Eddie Guerrero. The six of them celebrate with the World Cup of Wrestling trophy.

Ric Flair beats Sting and Lex Luger in a Triangle Match by count-out and goes on to face "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship after the ref is accidentally booted in the face with Sting's foot as Luger has him in the Torture Rack. Flair attacks Luger, then tosses him out of the ring along with Sting before he wakes the referee up. Sting and Luger are unable to get back into the ring before the ten count, allowing Flair to win. After the match, Sting looks at Luger with disdain as Luger holds on to his injured knee. Jimmy Hart then shows up, wanting to manage Ric Flair to the World Heavyweight Championship.

Ric Flair beats "Macho Man" Randy Savage to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and become world champion for a 12th time after Savage busts Flair's head open with Jimmy Hart's megaphone and the rest of The Four Horsemen ("The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Flyin' Brian, Chris Benoit) show up to distract and attack Savage as the ref is still trying to deal with Jimmy Hart's distraction tactics. Arn Anderson seals the deal for Flair when he knocks Savage out with brass knuckles. During the match, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, still angry at being injured, is seen watching the match from the aisle while wearing a neck brace until Doug Dillinger makes him go back to the dressing room. After the match, Flyin' Brian attacks Savage by smacking him with the World title as he is down before the Horsemen leave.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 25, 1995

Lex Luger beats Scotty Riggs with the Torture Rack.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sting, who is tired of being asked what his deal is with Lex Luger. Sting insists he is trying to straighten Luger out. As for Ric Flair, he wants one more chance to lock the Scorpion Death Lock on him and never let go. He warns the New Japan Pro Wrestling that they're where the big boys play when they show up at Starrcade, as he's in the team competition between WCW and New Japan.

Sting beats Big Bubba with a reversal into an inside cradle off the top rope.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Lex Luger and Jimmy Hart. Lex Luger says there's no "deal" between him and Sting, as they've been friends for ten long years. He says that he is the uncrowned WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and that this will be true until he wins the title. Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman shows up, agrees with Lex Luger, then asks Jimmy Hart to manage him as he wants to go where Luger's going. Jimmy Hart asks Pittman to take off shirt. He does, and it becomes apparent that his physique is nowhere near Luger's. Hart makes fun of this face tells him to get a quarter and use it to call another manager who would actually want to manage him.

Dean Malenko beats Mr. J.L. by submission.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Jimmy Hart shows up as Flair starts talking, saying that he faces "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and that he will not be denied. Jimmy Hart apologizes for what happened last week when The Taskmaster interrupted him, then tells Flair that he owes him one as Flair saved him from Savage a few weeks ago. He asks Flair to let him be there when he wins the world title, saying that Flair will be the next WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Ric Flair says "be my guest" and tells him to start putting the party together.

Ric Flair beats "Macho Man" Randy Savage by disqualification after Lex Luger interferes and attacks Savage, who retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Sting shows up, but Ric Flair goes after Sting before he can do anything. Sting focuses on Flair while Savage fights Luger and tosses him out as Flair retreats. Sting and Savage finally notice each other and brawl, and the referee has to do his best to keep them from fighting one another.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 18, 1995

The show begins with a surprise appearance from Alundra Blayze, who says that "my name was Madusa, my name is Madusa and always will be Madusa." She pulls out the WWF Women's Championship, then grabs a nearby trash can. She then drops it into the trash can on camera for all to see, and says "...and that's what I think about the WWF Women's Championship belt." She says she is now in WCW, and that her name used to be Alundra Blayze, but not anymore. She says this is where the big boys play, and that this is now where the big girls play. (This act has major repercussions for years to come, as this leaves Madusa blacklisted from the WWF for years, and is considered by some to be the first big shot in what is eventually called "The Monday Night War" between WWF and WCW.) We then get another surprise appearance from William "The Refrigerator" Perry, who is brought aboard by Steve "Mongo" McMichael and almost breaks Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's hand.

Ric Flair beats Eddie Guerrero by pinfall with the Figure Four Leg Lock while using the ropes for leverage, unbeknownst to the referee. Arn Anderson celebrates with Flair, then "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews the twosome. Anderson says that The Four Horsemen (Flair, Anderson, Flyin' Brian, Chris Benoit) are on a roll, and while he respects "Mr. Wonderful," but says that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. He lays two ground rules for The Horsemen: you don't place individual achievements ahead of the group, and if you jump on one of them, you jump on all of them. Suddenly, The Taskmaster and Jimmy Hart show up. The Taskmaster says that he has respected Anderson and Flair for a long time, but says that Flyin' Brian is a loose cannon waiting to happen in response to Flyin' Brian knocking his entire Dungeon of Doom last week. He tells Anderson to keep Flyin' Brian on a short leash, or he'll come looking for him. Ric Flair complies, but Anderson does not, and says that if he goes looking for Flyin' Brian, he'll be finding him and Flair.

Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pitmann shows up, and asks Bobby "The Brain" Heenan to manage him to the World title. Heenan says he can't due to his broadcast journalist duties, and says he'd be happy to find someone suitable for him. Pitmann says if he doesn't get any help soon, he won't be taking any prisoners.

Lex Luger beats Marcus Alexander Bagwell with the Torture Rack. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Lex Luger and Jimmy Hart after the match. Luger says he is breathless as he goes through each opponent, and says that he's done everything possible to "Macho Man" Lex Luger and that he'd be WCW World Heavyweight Champion if it wasn't for Hulk Hogan.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Arn Anderson vs. Johnny B. Badd! V.K. Wallstreet vs. "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright! The Cobra vs. Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pitman! Lex Luger! An interview with Sting!

Sting beats "Earl" Robert aton with the Scorpion Death Lock. "Mean" Gene Okerlund then interviews Sting after the match. He says the audience needs no reminder of what he thinks about Ric Flair. As for Lex Luger, Sting says that Luger omitted his name on purpose earlier tonight, and that he himself would love to become a six-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion in nine nights from now.

Halloween Havoc 1995 is available tomorrow at video stores everywhere!

The Giant vs. "Macho Man" Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship ends with Hulk Hogan running in and hitting The Giant, The Taskmaster, an official and even a referee with a steel chair. Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "Refrigerator" Perry have to run in to calm Hogan down. Hogan tends to Savage after the chaos.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hulk Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Hogan is irritated with the fact that Ric Flair and The Giant get title shots while suspended, but he doesn't. The Giant shows up, and The Taskmaster and Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman try to hold The Giant back, but Hogan takes the steel chair and hits The Giant in the head with it again before going after The Taskmaster. Hogan then tells Savage he owes him a title shot. Savage says he has to defend against Ric Flair first, and Hogan wishes him luck against Flair, knowing he can get the job done. When Savage beats Flair, he has to get past Starrcade, and if and when he retains the title, he will defend against Hogan. Hogan asks the crowd if they want to see this, and the crowd goes wild. Hogan warns Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "Refrigerator" Perry "not to get in [his] arena again." Savage then asks for the steel chair, he plans to get the "autographs" of The Giant and The Taskmaster on it and make a fortune.

Next week: "Macho Man" Randy Savage defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair! Info on the World Cup of Wrestling at Starrcade!

Raw Deal - Raw Recap for December 18, 1995

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Fatu by disqualification after Ahmed Johnson attacks him just before Jarrett can put the Figure Four Leg Lock on Fatu, who has just hurt his shoulder. Ahmed lifts Fatu's hand, then helps him back to the back.

Dok Hendrix interviews Interim WWF President Gorilla Monsoon, who says Diesel will get his shot at the WWF Championship down the line. As for Jeff Jarrett, he will not be in the Royal Rumble match due to what he did to Ahmed Johnson last night, and that the two will battle at Royal Rumble. Names of participants in the Royal Rumble will be revealed this weekend on Superstars.

Goldust says that he is watching Razor Ramon's every move, and says they share a bond that is unbreakable, and that he wants to ooze machismo along with him.

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Buddy Landel beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly after dodging a drop kick from Holly and hitting the Corkscrew Elbow Drop while Holly is down.

It's time for The Brother Love Show. Brother Love's guest tonight is "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who confesses that the Santa Claus who attacked Savio Vega is Xanta Claus, Santa's evil brother from the South Pole who steals presents, the newest member of The Million Dollar Corporation. He says that Xanta Claus will achieve victory after victory for him, and that 1996 will be the year of The Million Dollar Corporation as his money continues to pile up. He also says that 1996 will be the year of the Million Dollar Champion.

The Raw Bowl - which involves Yokozuna, Owen Hart, Sycho Sid, Kid, Gunns, Ramon, Vega comes to USA Network in two weeks on January 1, 1996 after a Christmas pre-emption (though a special presentation will be aired internationally). Also next week: Diesel vs. King Mabel! A special interview with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.

Goldust and his bellhop shows up before the next match, and they watch Razor Ramon during his entrance. When he enters the ring, he gets Goldust glitter instead of the usual fireworks for his entrance. Yokozuna attacks Razor Ramon as he looks around for Goldust.

Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship by count-out against Yokozuna when The Undertaker and Paul Bearer show up with the casket from last night's match, scaring Yokozuna and causing him to run to the back. During the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler says he has gotten his hands on the letter Goldust had delivered to Razor Ramon.

Dok Hendrix interviews Razor Ramon, who says that Goldust isn't wrong when he says he's hot and handsome, but tells Goldust that he likes women. He tells Goldust to do his thing, just not with him. He refuses to elaborate on the letter Goldust sent him, saying "it's not for children." Lawler, having revealed he had gotten his hands on the letter earlier, refuses to elaborate also, saying the letter embarrassed even him.

We see a video package of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels amid speculation that he may not return to the World Wrestling Federation.

In Your House 5: Season's Beatings - The Results

Goldust can been seen applauding Razor Ramon from the audience before the next match. He is shown sitting at his own private coach, complete with a bellhop.

Todd Pettengill interviews Goldust during the first match. Goldust takes an interest in Razor Ramon, saying he is "100% man." He asks Pettengill to give Razor Ramon a gold envelope.

Razor Ramon and Marty Jannetty beat Sycho Sid and The 1-2-3 Kid. After the match, Razor Ramon tries to hit The Razor's Edge on The Kid, but Sid pulls The Kid out and the two of them leave.

Rene Rougeau and Sunny are on the WWF Superstar Line...and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase joins them.

Jerry "The King" Lawler gets in the ring before the next match. He has invited a special individual for the audience to see: "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, who hasn't been seen in months. Jarrett shows up, this time without The Roadie, and re-introduces himself to the WWF as only he knows how. He has been preparing for the "Greater Than Great" tour, and we learn that his album "Ain't I Great" has been so successful that it has been certified gold for over 500,000 sales. He calls it "the culmination of the 'Ain't I Great' tour," and says that he has proven that he is the greatest at what he does, and that the finishing touches are being put on his next album "Greater Than Great." He also declares himself the first person to throw his hat into the 1996 Royal Rumble match and proclaims that he will become the next WWF Champion. Lawler then asks Jarrett to join him on commentary for the next match.

Dean Douglas announces before the next match that he has been sidelined by the doctors, and that he has been told his back is "65% of where it should be." He still wanted to face Ahmed Jonson, but the doctor's wouldn't let him, and therefore he has gotten himself a new student that he has been training: Buddy Landel.

Ahmed Johnson beats Buddy Landel in mere seconds. Ahmed then whacks Dean Douglas with his own Board of Education after the match. Once again, Jerry "The King" Lawler gets a post-match interview with Ahmed, and this time involves "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, who says he was not impressed. Ahmed cuts Lawler and calls "Double J" an "achy breaky cowboy punk" and "a fake." When Ahmed threatens to give Lawler what's coming to him for getting in his face, Double J hits Ahmed from behind with the gold record. Jarrett continues to attack Ahmed, and even uses Dean Douglas' paddle, but when Ahmed Johnson gets angry, he stops Jarrett from using a steel chair and chases him all the way back to the back.

Todd Pettengill is in the American On-Line room with Razor Ramon for an interview. Tomorrow night, he defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Yokozuna. Pettengill then hands Goldust's gold envelope to him. Razor opens it and reads the enclosed letter, and the contents of it angers him.

Hillbilly Jim is the special guest referee for the next match.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Henry O. Godwinn in a Hog Pen Match with Hillbilly Jim as the special guest referee, then gets in a shoving match with Jim. Henry O. Godwinn grabs Helmsley and tosses him into the hog pen with him, then slams him around in it. After the match, Hillbilly Jim and Godwinn celebrate getting revenge, while Helmsley has trouble getting out of the pen (and even has a drink tossed right at his head).

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Owen Hart beats Diesel by disqualification after Diesel pushes the referee back with one hand. He then hits Owen Hart with a second Jackknife Power Bomb.

Henry O. Godwinn, Rene Rougeau, Sunny and Hunter Hearst Helmsley are seen on the WWF Superstar Line.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is in the ring as Santa Claus and Savio Vega are handing out presents to the crowd. DiBiase says everyone has a price for The Million Dollar Man...even Savio Vega. DiBiase says he can buy Vega, and dares him to get in the ring with him so he can prove it. He also tells him to bring Santa along with him. DiBiase disparages Santa, and asks Vega if he believes in Santa. Vega takes the mic and calls DiBiase on it, and says he does. Vega is suddenly attacked by Santa, and DiBiase joins in. DiBiase has officially bought Santa, who hits a body slam on Vega before leaving with DiBiase. As they leave, however, Vega gets back up and attacks the turncoat Santa, and reveals him to be some punk.

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The Undertaker beats King Mabel in a casket match, and finally reclaims the gold chains that were once his urn. After the match, 'Taker declares his intention to become WWF Champion, confirming his entry into the 1996 Royal Rumble.

Jim Ross interviews Jim Cornette, Diana Hart Smith and The British Bulldog. Cornette says that The Bulldog has taken quite a bit from him through the years, and says that Bulldog will twist the knife once again tonight. Diana Hart Smith has complete faith in her husband. The Bulldog says he will win the WWF Championship.

Todd Pettengill interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who plans to put a stop to The British Bulldog's championship plans. He plans to prove he is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be tonight.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship against The British Bulldog in a bloody, drag-out match. During the match, it is announced that The Undertaker will face the winner of this match for the WWF Championship at Royal Rumble.

Todd Pettengill interviews Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. Bearer cannot wait for the WWF Championship to come to the Undertaker's waist. An angry Diesel is upset at the news, saying that he should be the one with the title shot, and almost puts his hands on Paul Bearer. The Undertaker stops Diesel, and tells him that he doesn't duck anybody when Diesel argues that people have been ducking him lately. Diesel asks if this is how it's going to be. Undertaker replies that if this is how it's going to be, then it shall be. The two of them then stare down.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 11, 1995

Eddie Guerrero beats Mr. J.L.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart and Lex Luger. Hart says that Lex Luger is the uncrowned WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Luger says that if it wasn't for Sting, he would have taken "Macho Man" Randy Savage's arm off of his body, and that he would be champion right now if it wasn't for Hulk Hogan stopping the count. He doesn't consider Savage a problem, knows that he doesn't always see eye-to-eye with Ric Flair, and says that it might come down between him and Sting at Starrcade.

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff beats Disco Inferno after putting one foot on the middle rope.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Flyin' Brian). Brian calls it a chance of a lifetime to be part of the greatest dynasty in professional sports, and makes fun of Hulk Hogan's trip to the dark side, The American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Scotty Riggs) and "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff and his relationship to the Psychic Friends Network. As Ric Flair talks, Mr. Orndorff takes offense to Flyin' Brian's comments about him and confronts him, calling him the guy who carries Flair and Anderson's bags. Flyin' Brian slaps Orndorff, and Flair and Anderson have to pull Orndorff off Bryan in order to attack him and make an example of him with a piledriver onto the concrete floor near the entrance ramp.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Sting vs. Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman! Flyin' Bryan vs. Johnny B. Badd! Bunkhouse Buck vs. "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright! Eddie Guerrero!

"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff is placed on a stretcher and carried out during Lex Luger's entrance before the next match. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan says it is not looking good for Orndorff.

Lex Luger beats "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan with the Torture Rack thanks to the distraction by Jimmy Hart, who keeps Duggan from hitting Luger with a taped-up hand.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Savage has a match with Japanese wrestler Tensan, another match against the winner of the upcoming Triangle match between Lex Luger, Sting and Ric Flair, and another match against The Giant that takes place next week. Savage says that he's not thinking about any of that; instead, he's thinking about his title match next week against The Giant, who has power he's never seen since Andre the Giant. He says he'll be like dynamite blowing up in The Giant's face next week.

Hulk Hogan shows up while Sting's music still plays before the next match begins. It becomes apparent that Hogan and Sting can't trust each other.

Hulk Hogan and Sting beat "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Enforcer" Arn ANderson. During the match, Jimmy Hart distracts the ref so Lex Luger can put Hogan in the Torture Rack. After the match, Flyin' Brian attacks Hogan, as does Flair and Anderson. Lex Luger and Jimmy Hart return, and Luger tries to stop Sting from assisting Hogan. Savagee shows up and confronts Sting, and Sting hits him. Hogan tries to get everything under control, then "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hogan, Savage and Sting. Hogan says that the three of them shouldn't be fighting amongst themselves, but Savage says he hates Lex Luger and wants to know what the deal is between Sting and Luger. Sting says he wishes he could take back his actions, especially the ones from last week. Savage wants Sting to stick with him and Hogan. Hogan agrees, saying that The Giant is still a threat and that Sting saved them tonight.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 11, 1995

Owen Hart beats Jeff Hardy. Diesel is seen watching the match from the locker room, while The British Bulldog's wife Diana Hart Smith is seen watching the match from the audience. Yokozuna hits a Banzai Drop on Jeff Hardy after the match before Owen Hart puts Hardy in the Sharpshooter. Diesel finally has enough and goes after Owen Hart, but runs into Yokozuna and fights him, kicking him out of the ring with a big boot.

Aja Kong beats Chaparita Asari. During the match, Vince McMahon welcomes UVR in the greater Toronto, Canada area to Raw.

Earlier today, Todd Pettengill interviewed "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Michaels thanks the fans for the outpouring of concern from them, and that he's doing okay physically. He is not suffering from the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome that his doctors have described. As for when he is returning, he'll be back before long as there are some goals that he has yet to attain and see through. When asked about possible retirement, however, Shawn changes his tune and thinks this is about getting Pettengill's reaction to retirement on camera, and refuses to dignify that question with a response.

Dean Douglas sends a pre-recorded message to Ahmed Johnson: his meteoric rise in the WWF will come to an end at In Your House.

Ahmed Johnson beats Rick Stockhauser. Ahmed Johnson's Tiger Bomb finisher is now known as the Pearl River Plunge.

Jerry "The King" Lawler interviews Ahmed Johnson after the commercial break. When Lawler tells some jokes about what Dean Douglas said about Johnson and says that Douglas has done his homework on him, Ahmed counters by saying that if Douglas really did do his homework on him, he wouldn't even fight him. He also wants to know where Douglas is. Ahmed then says he's a man of action, then tells Lawler to go run his mouth at the announce table and tell Douglas to come face him.
Dok Hendrix advertises denim jackets with "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Diesel and The Undertaker on the back. Each jacket is $59.75 plus $3.95 shipping and handling.

We see a commercial for the January 1st "Raw Bowl" starring "Classy" Freddy Blassie and the Superstars of the World Wrestling Federation.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sycho Sid and The 1-2-3 Kid in the ring. DiBiase calls Razor Ramon "a whinin, cryin' greaseball" for chasing after The 1-2-3 Kid. He says that they are one big, happy family now. When The Kid is in the ring, Sid will be there, and when Sid is in the ring, The Kid will be there, too, and that it will become obvious that Sid and The Kid. After we see that DiBiase has taught The Kid well, The 1-2-3 Kid accuses Razor of manipulating him for years, and says he had to carry Marty Jannetty when they held the tag team titles. He then says that Razor and Jannetty will see that they are the greatest tag team in the WWF right now and that they will go on to win the WWF Tag Team Championships. Sid says he feels sorry for Marty Janetty for "having the wrong partner," but does not feel Razor Ramon due to what he plans to do to him...then says he lied and says he doesn't feel sorry for Jannetty, either.

Next week on Raw: Yokozuna vs. Razor Ramon for the WWF Intercontinental Championship!

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Bob Backlund by disqualification after The British Bulldog gets into the ring and distracts Hart, allowing Backlund to lock the Crossface Chicken Wing in as Bulldog attacks Hart. Officials have to keep Bulldog back and get Backlund to release the hold. Even after Backlund lets go, Bulldog attacks Hart and Backlund locks the Crossface Chicken Wing on Hart again. During the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler interviews Diana Hart Smith, who is seen in the audience again watching Bret in action. Davey thinks her husband The British Bulldog will win at Survivor Series. She also says she has to give credit for Jim Cornette for giving her husband a title shot, and also says that nobody was listening to her husband before until he got more aggressive in the ring. Also during the match, it is announced that Vince McMahon will be on America On-Line immediately after the show.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for December 4, 1995

It is announced that before the show, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and The Giant are all on probation as per World Championship Wrestling Executive Committee.

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Scotty Riggs). During the match, Col. Robert Palmer gives Sister Sherri a gift: a ring. The two of them hug and kiss, then leave. Also during the match, Booker T has a brief argument with Phoenix Suns player A.C. Green, who is in the front row. After the match, event staff have to keep Green away from Booker T.

"Mean' Gene Okerlund interviews Sting and Lex Luger. Sting has called Luger over here tonight because he wanted him without Jimmy Hart by his side and because he stands a good chance of being the new WCW World Heavyweight Championship. But at Starrcade, Sting is involved in a triangle match and momentum is going his way, and that he won't make it easy for thim to be world champ if he wins that match. Luger says he will become the next world champ tonight, and says he will also win that triangle match.

Sting beats Kurasawa with the Scorpion Death Lock.

This Saturday on WCW Saturday Night: Disco Inferno vs. Johnny B. Badd! Flyin' Brian and Chris Benoit in action! Hugh Morrus! Big Bubba vs. Eddie Guerrero!

The Giant beats Scott "Flash" Norton. During the match, Norton is able to lift The Giant up for an atomic drop, but it's still not enough to beat him.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair in the ring. Flair shows up along with Phoenix Suns player Charles Barkley, who says he could never measure up to Flair. Flair makes it clear they'll be stylin' and profilin' down the streets of Phoenix, and Barkley says Phoenix has the best basketball fans and the best wrestling fans. He tells Hulk Hogan, Sting, Lex Luger and Randy Savage not to put a hand on him, or else Barkley might leave the NBA and become a Horseman full-time.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Lex Luger is thrown out after Randy Savage sends Lex Luger into the turnbuckle Luger exposed, knocking Luger into the ref and knocking the ref out of the ring. Ric Flair shows up and attacks Savage, then walks backwards to the ramp only to run into Hulk Hogan. Hogan forces Flair back into the ring and fights him, then stops Luger's pinfall by pushing the ref away before getting his hands on Jimmy Hart. Hogan sends Hart and Luger into each other, but when Hogan is about to hit Luger again, Sting gets in the way and Hogan hits him instead. Sting and Hogan argue, and Savage have to break them up.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Hulk Hogan, Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Hogan wants to know what's going on with him and Luger, and wants to know which side he's on. Sting tells Hogan he's on his side, and says that Lex Luger is his best friend and that he's trying to straighten him out concerning his business with Jimmy Hart. Hogan reminds Sting that it was Savage who warned them about Luger in the first place, but Sting still wants to give Luger an opportunity. Sting still tells Hogan he has his back next week, and Hogan says it's still on as long as he keeps Lex Luger out of his face. Sting says he will do that for him as well as Savage.

Raw Deal - Raw recap from December 4, 1995

Sycho Sid tells Jannetty that he will have to get through him after attempting getting through The 1-2-3 Kid, and that Jannetty will answer to him. Marty Jannetty may not be the biggest or the baddest, but he plans to light Sid up tonight. Also, there may be bad news concerning "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' recovery...

The British Bulldog beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly. After the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler calls out Bob Backlund from out of the crowd and interviews him. When Backlund finds out his match next week against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is not for the WWF Championship, Backlund goes insane, saying he wants to be God again and that he wants to "rule over the plebians and put them in the right frame of mind." The microphone has to be silenced as Backlund insists he keeps speaking as the show has to go to commercial break.

During the break, Bob Backlund finds out the microphone was cut off as he was speaking, and goes through the crowd to get to the sound engineer.

Fatu beats The Brooklyn Brawler. It is announced that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels will be interviewed next week. After the match, Bob Backlund finds the sound engineer and puts him in the Cross Face Chicken Wing. After this, it is announced that Diesel will face Owen Hart at In Your House.

Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Dean Douglas.

Next week on Raw: "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels speaks out for the first time since collapsing in the ring!

It's time for The Brother Love Show. Tonight's guest is King Mabel, who wears the chains made from The Undertaker's urn around his neck. Brother Love asks where Sir Mo is, and King Mabel says that's none of his business. Mabel gloats about being the first man to pin The Undertaker and also being the first to put him out of action, then says he will be the first man to stuff him in his own casket when he takes him on in a Casket Match at In Your House. Brother Love then tells King Mabel he has a surprise for him, and Mabel says he doesn't like surprises. The surprise is none other than a druid pushing a casket draped in black towards the ring. The druid then walks onto the apron, and the druid is none other than...Sir Mo. King Mabel thinks Sir Mo has been turned against him, until the black draping is removed from the casket to reveal that it is The Undertaker's casket. The casket has been vandalized with pro-King Mabel graffiti. King Mable loves this surprise, and tells The Undertaker there will be no love, only 568 pounds of pure hate.

Razor Ramon talks with Marty Jannetty backstage. Jannett asks Razor to watch for The Kid.

The WWF World Tour de Force continues in Oshawa, Canada; Niagara, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Chicago and Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The WWF Raw Bowl comes to USA Network on January 1st!

Barry Didinsky interviews life-size cardboard stand-ups of Diesel and The Undertaker! Both are $25 each plus $3.95 shipping and handling.

Marty Janetty vs. Sycho Sid ends after The 1-2-3 Kid shows up and attacks Jannetty from behind. Razor Ramon chases after The Kid, then runs in to Sycho Sid and beats him up. The 1-2-3 Kid runs into the crowd, and Razor runs after him. Sid then hits Jannetty with a massive power bomb before "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase shoves a $100 bill into Jannetty's mouth.

We see a interview with Dr. Jeffrey R. Unger, the personal physician of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. He says that Michaels' test results are abnormal, and that he doesn't know when Michaels will return to the WWF. He says that Michaels' post-concussion syndrome symptoms are due to brain damage, which isn't as resilient as the rest of Michaels. He then says that Michaels is not progressing very well neurologically, and that it may not be safe to go back to wrestling at all.