Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 19, 1996

Owen Hart beats The British Bulldog by count-out to advance to the quarter-finals of the Intercontinental title tournament. During the match, static is seen, and is attributed to the spirit of The Undertaker. Soon after, Sunny shows up and guests on commentary, saying she should be managing Bulldog and Owen instead of Jim Cornette, as Cornette isn't at ringside. Cornette is backstage watching the match on a TV screen, and when interviewed, we find out he isn't at ringside as it's like watching two of your kids fight and doesn't want to pick sides. He says that WWE is against Camp Cornette due to Vader losing out on the WWF Championship at SummerSlam and not getting a rematch at In Your House, Clarence Mason stealing talent from underneath his nose and the placement of Owen Hart and The British Bulldog in a match against each other in the Intercontinental Championship tournament. He takes offense to what Sunny said about Owen and Bulldog needing better management, and says he's just trying to keep Camp Cornette together. He also says that "his 650-pounder" Yokozuna will put an end to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels tonight (which is ironic, since Yokozuna turned on him even though he helped take him to the top. Nevertheless, commentary is convinced Yokozuna and Cornette have reconciled). Owen and The British Bulldog fight near the announce table - and way too close to Sunny her for her liking - before Owen wins by count-out, and when Bulldog gets too close to Sunny, she throws soda into his face and accuses him of being a pervert and looking up her skirt before saying Owen is the better man. Jim Cornette shows up, and Owen also sees what's going on, and it leads to an argument between Cornette and Sunny which leads to Cornette calling Sunny a slut.

Mark Henry shows up to meet and greet some of the members of the crowd, and also sign autographs. Sunny leaves as this goes on, but Vader shows up and gets in Henry's face telling him he's the world's strongest man. Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.

Vader beats Freddie Joe Floyd. Cornette says that Yokozuna has indeed realized that he brought him to the top and that he will guide him to victory tonight. Once again, video static is present, but now there is audio static, otherworldly sounds being heard and the lights dimming on and off as Vader finishes off Freddie Joy Floyd.

The encore presentation of SummerSlam is tomorrow night at 8 PM and 11 PM Eastern (7 PM and 10 PM Central) on pay-per-view!

Jim Bearer interviews Paul Bearer and Mankind in the ring. When asked why he turned on The Undertaker, Paul Bearer says he's sick and tired of being tired. He has tired of carrying The Undertaker all over the world and to a WWF Championship, and he is sick and tired of being abused. The lights dim in and out, and audio static can be heard. Paul Bearer attributes all this to Mankind, whom he says has the spirit and power of the urn now. Mankind says his body is still in pain from the Boiler Room Brawl, and he loves it. Since his birth in the WWF, winning has never been his priority and it was simply a way to create more misery for his opponent, but now Paul Bearer has shown him that by defeating Shawn for the WWF Championship, he will not only make Shawn the least sexy boy toy in the world, but he will destroy the lives of "the Kliq." All he has to do is pin "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' shoulders to the mat, and and then put them in a hospital bed for eternity. The lights are dimming in and out as Mankind speaks, and Jim Ross says it's all due to The Undertaker. Paul Bearer insists that it's Mankind that he feels, as The Undertaker has passed away and gone for eternity. The sound of a gong and the arena going dark proves otherwise, and the chanting of the druids can be heard. The druids show up, carrying The Undertaker back to the ring. Mankind says that's not The Undertaker and simply his dried-up, dead carcass. He says The Undertaker tried to play mind games with him, and he's history. Paul Bearer says this is all his plan, as this is just his body and that The Undertaker is not here, and that The Undertaker is nothing without him and will never be anything again. The Undertaker is placed on the aisle across from the ring, and when Paul Bearer proceeds with the wake, The Undertaker stands right back up triumphant. Paul Bearer and Mankind are shocked, and fire shoots out from the ring posts before they escape.

The Stalker is on his way to the WWF to pursue the most evasive game known...the Superstars of the World Wrestling Federation. The pursuit will not be trivial...it will be deadly...

Goldust beats Sycho Sid, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Savio Vega in a sudden death battle royal to earn a shot against "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship on Raw Championship Friday.

Jim Cornette tells "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels that his goose is cooked as he has Yokozuna back in the fold where he belongs.

Despite Jim Cornette showing up in the middle of the match to attack Jose Lothario, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels beats Yokozuna.