Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 1, 1996

Mankind beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly in his WWF debut with a submission hold that involves shoving his finger down Holly's esophagus. (Mankind also makes a habit of ripping his hair out and having a different theme play whenever he wins.)

We see the recap of the Hunter Hearst Helmsley-Marc Mero brawl from last night, where we find out that the name of Helmsley's escort from that night is Sable. She's sitting in the front row, ticket in hand, to see "Wildman" Marc Mero.

The encore for WrestleMania 12 is tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central.

The fans had the time of their lives at WrestleMania 12.

Marc Mero beats Isaac Yankem D.D.S. in his WWF debut. During the match, Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up and sits next to Sable, giving her a hard time. After the match, Helmsley tries to get away from Marc Mero, but Sable slaps Helmsley and jumps into Mero's arms. Helmsley is immediately held back when he goes into the crowd to go at Mero.

Next week on Raw: The Ultimate Warrior makes his Raw debut!

We see a segment with Ed Begley Jr. advertising the Weekly World News April Fools' Special.

A rematch for the WWF Tag Team Championships between The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) and new champions The Bodydonnas (Zip and Skip) is official for In Your House on April 28th!

The Bodydonnas (Zip and Skip) beat Barry Horowitz and "The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya with some interference from Sunny.

Bob Backlund is seen campaigning for United States President in the crowd.

We see more fans from the night of WrestleMania 12.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels in the ring. Shawn said he had plans in God's green earth, and now he has dance in God's blue heaven, and says that his title win last night was the biggest moment of his life. He thanks the fans for all their support. He says that there were times that he thought there was no way in the world to get back up, but thanks the fans for picking him back up. Next week, Michaels will be taking on Jerry "The King" Lawler, and that Diesel will be replacing Lawler on commentary in that match. Shawn says that we've all heard about Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and says that Bret made a believer out of him and that he will always be a champion in his eyes and the eyes of the WWF. He wants Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Bret's family and the fans to know that he promises to wear the WWF Championship with the honor, dignity and class that Bret did in the past. After telling Lawler he plans to send him back to his white castle next week, he tells Diesel that they made good friends, but they make better enemies, and that Diesel will be hearing some Sweet Chin Music at In Your House.

Tonight's highlighted WWE Store item is a limited edition mat plaque of which 4800 will be made. Inside the plaque is a picture of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels with the title as well as a piece of the ring mat that he and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart fought for the WWF Championship on. Only $49.95 plus shipping and handling.

Ed Begley Jr. advertises the Weekly World News April Fools' Special again.

Next week on Raw, Ahmed Johnson and The British Bulldog have an arm wrestling match, and Yokozuna takes on Vader.

The Undertaker beats Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw by disqualification after The Undertaker is suddenly attacked by Mankind. Mankind then puts The Undertaker in his unique submission move as officials separate him from 'Taker.