Monday, March 17, 1997

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 17, 1997

The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The Nation of Domination (Crush and Savio Vega) by disqualification in a match where Faarooq and Ahmed Johnson are banned from ringside, after Faarooq shows up with a nightstick and attacks The Legion of Doom. During the match, Ahmed Johnson is pleased that The Legion of Doom is cleaning house in the ring, and says that there's no telling what will happen in the Chicago Street Fight at WrestleMania 13. Faarooq says Madison Square Garden was the start of what The Nation of Domination will do at WrestleMania 13, and that Ahmed doesn't know what the streets are like as when you look up "street," you'll see Faarooq's name next to it. Also, footage from the aftermath of last night's Madison Square Garden match between Ahmed Johson and Savio Vega, where The Nation attacks Ahmed, is shown. After the commercial break, Ahmed is attacked by Faarooq with a nightstick after it is revealed that Faarooq is not in the locker room. It is not long until Faarooq attacks The Legion of Doom with the nightstick. After the match, The Nation attacks The Legion, but Ahmed Johnson rushes to the ring with a 2x4 in his hand and gets J.C. Ice and Wolfie D as he clears the ring out, while another member of the Nation eats a Doomsday Device from Animal and Hawk.

It is announced that WWF President Gorilla Monsoon is en route to the arena right now to make an announcement regarding whether or not the steel cage match between Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Sycho Sid will be for the WWF Championship. There is a rumor going around that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels might be in the building, but it is confirmed that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Flash Funk after Chyna gets on the apron to keep Flash Funk from hitting his 450 Splash. After the match, Chyna holds Flash Funk down while Helmsley continues to attack him. When officials tell Chyna and Helmsley to get out of the ring, Chyna gets physical and pushes one of them back with authority.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is seen in the building in his first Raw appearance since Thursday Raw Thursday.

It is announced that a tax bill has died in New Jersey to ensure that professional wrestling can come back to New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Hon. Christine Todd Whitman announces that professional wrestling is coming back to the state of New Jersey, who says that she and her son are big wrestling fans and that she understands what a difference it means to the people of New Jersey. The Undertaker made a special appearance during this announcement.

Mini Goldust and Mascarita Sagrada, Jr. beat Mini Mankind and Mini Vader. It is announced that on Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Line, The Ross Report has news on a WWF Superstar recently undergoing a strip search under orders from the FAA. After the match, Mascarita Sagrada, Jr. chases Mini Vader to the entrance ramp, drop kicks him off the side of it, and then hits a cross body from the side of the entrance ramp to the floor below, hitting Mini Vader.

WWF President Gorilla Monsoon announces that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart vs. Sycho Sid in a steel cage match is for the WWF Championship, promising to give Hart the opportunity that he deserves despite bad timing (which is especially bad for Undertaker fans).

Kevin Kelly interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. He says that he is appreciative of Gorilla Monsoon looking into his situation a little more closely, and says that he deserves a little more respect around here. He knows The Undertaker is not too thrilled about Monsoon's decision, but there is a new motto in the World Wrestling Federation: "You scratch my back and I'll stab yours." He also knows The Undertaker won't be too thrilled when he becomes a five-time WWF Champion, but he need not worry because he will give him his shot. Once he changes the face of WrestleMania 13 and faces "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Austin will be in for the worst thrashing of his entire life and that he won't be able to scream "I give" loud enough in a submission match. He also respects Ken Shamrock and his reputation, and hopes that he will call the match down the middle and be close enough to hear the words "I quit." He hopes to become a five-time WWF Champion tonight, and looks forward to a long, healthy title run.

The Wrestlemania 13 Hockey Jersey and Black Denim Jacket are available at $69 and $99...and George and Adam from the Royal Rumble vignettes are the models.

Rocky Maivia guests on commentary for the next match.

The Sultan beats Mike Bell with the Camel Clutch, then stares down with Rocky Maivia after the match. Rocky Maivia is about to fight The Sultan when Tony Atlas climbs over the guardrail and calms Maivia down as officials tell The Sultan to back off.

The intro to the show replays to signify the start of the second hour.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up in a WWF ring for the first time since Thursday Raw Thursday, and Vince McMahon interviews him in the ring. Shawn has his smile back, as he has found it back home in San Antonio, Texas and plans to bring it with him wherever he goes. He thanks the fans of the World Wrestling Federation for not only sending him cards and letters - some of them to his parents' address - wishing him well, but also for being patient with "the world's most emotional wrestler," as he is very hard to deal with. He says the cards and letters came at a time when it seemed like nobody gave a damn about "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. He then announces that his knee is coming along, and he plans to see Dr. Anders in Birmingham to see what's going on, and hopefully he will be in a WWF ring again in a couple of months whether anyone likes it or not. He says his time off has done wonders for him, and when he comes back, he'll be busting a move like he used to and the clothes are coming off. He also has a bone to pick with Vince, as he didn't invite him to WrestleMania 13. Since he can now walk, he'll have to invite himself to WrestleMania 13 and guest on commentary so Vince calls the WWF Championship match down the middle. He also says Vince didn't invite him to the Slammy Awards, as he is up for a couple of them. He has a new home in San Antonio, and he needs some more room for the Slammy Awards that he's going to be winning. He says WrestleMania 13 isn't complete without him, and he is on his way.

The Undertaker tries to destroy the steel cage backstage...

The British Bulldog beats Vader by disqualification after Mankind grabs Vader's foot to stop The Bulldog's running power slam and Owen Hart stops him. After the match, Bulldog manages to knock Paul Bearer off the apron, grab his urn and use it as a weapon against Mankind and Vader.

Ken Shamrock guests on commentary for the next match.

Billy Gunn beats Aaron Ferguson with an arm bar, then confronts Ken Shamrock after the match, saying he doesn't look that tough to him and they he doesn't live up to his hype. He then gets in the ring and dares him to get in with him. Ken Shamrock gets in the ring and makes Billy Gunn eat his words, the first time with an arm bar and the second time with an ankle lock. Shamrock threatens to break one of his bones if he tries again, and Billy pretends to leave only to rush back in with a steel chair. The referee stops Billy Gunn from getting back in, and Shamrock stands tall in the ring as Billy Gunn tells him this isn't over.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin says he isn't impressed with what just happened, and says Ken Shamrock doesn't belong in the WWF as it is his place. Austin claims that all Ken Shamrock has done is get in a couple of street fights with some guy capturing it on video so he could become a big star. He says that Shamrock is overrated and a piece of trash, and that he and Shamrock will square off and he'll beat the hell out of him. He tells Shamrock to call his match with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart like he sees it or he'll punch him in the face. Austin says he is the King of the Ring, and nobody can say he can't be here. He's happy Bret Hart has a title shot, and when WrestleMania 13 is over he will be the WWF Championship. Austin goes on to say Hart won the Royal Rumble, and the only reason Hart won at Final Four is because he was "crippled and sick." He says that Bret Hart on his best day could not even lace his boots, and he will prove that to the world when he beats the hell out of him.

Sycho Sid says he is always ready. He tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to stay out of his business as he knows why he is here. He plans to powerbomb Bret "The Hit Man" Hart right to the floor and become WWF Champion.

Sycho Sid retains the WWF Championship against Bret "The Hit Man" in a steel cage match. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin watches the match from backstage, then shows up later to make sure Sycho Sid doesn't get out, first by locking the steel cage door on Sid and then fighting Sid when he tries to climb out of the cage. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart takes advantage by attacking Sid along with Austin at the top of the cage to try to become a five-time WWF Champion, but The Undertaker shows up and fights all three men. Austin goes down, Hart is able to land a superplex on Sid from the top of the cage. Austin fights 'Taker at ringside and hits him with a steel chair, then leaves. The Undertaker is able to get back up and slam the steel cage door shut on Hart as he tries to get out while Sid climbs out of the cage at the same time, and thanks to The Undertaker, Sid is able to escape first.

After the commercial break, Bret "The Hit Man" is finally fed up, and he stays in the ring as the steel cage is deconstructed. Vince McMahon tries to interview Hart, saying that Hart must be frustrated, but Hart finally snaps, shoves Vince to the mat and says "Frustrated isn't a goddamn word for it!" and "This is bullshit!" He says that everyone screws him, and that nobody does a thing about it. He says that he should be WWF Championship, but everyone turns a blind eye to what happens to him. He then tells the fans "If you don't like it, tough shit!" "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up on the TitanTron, saying that Bret is crying like a baby once again before telling Bret that he tried to help him, but he threw it all away because he's a loser. He says it could have been the two of them for the WWF Championship, but he threw it all away. Bret argues with Austin, and says he doesn't have the guts to come in the ring with him. Sycho Sid comes back, and Bret lowers the straps on his singlet ready to fight. The Undertaker returns, but Hart notices him and goes after him instead. Austin jumps in and attacks Bret as Bret attacks The Undertaker, and The Undertaker immediately focuses on Sycho Sid in the ring. Austin and Bret fight outside the ring while 'Taker and Sid fight insid ethe ring, and officials have their hands full breaking these two brawls up. Hart punches out Pat Patterson as he escorts Bret back up the entrance ramp, and goes back at it with Austin while 'Taker and Sid try to choke slam each other simultaneously only to wear each other out trying. Suddenly , "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up, slowly walks down the entrance ramp and instead of going after Hart, approaches the ring as Sid and 'Taker make their way out and grabs a steel chair, and slowly approaches Bret with it from a distance as the show ends.

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