Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 2, 1998

D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) start tonight's show. Triple H says that tonight, the road to WrestleMania officially begins, and WrestleMania is now X-rated. He tells the parents to get their kids' permission as discretion is advised but will be completely ignored. As for Owen Hart, Triple H says he has been dancing around with his European title and that his run is about to come to a screeching halt, and that he will go through him like a hot knife through butter. Speaking of utensils, he then tells the ladies he has a utensil they'd like to get in their drawers. Shawn then takes the microphone and tells "Iron" Mike Tyson that when he and his posse make it to the arena tonight, D-Generation X will make them an offer that they cannot and will not refuse, and in case Tyson makes the wrong decision, he will never, ever forget D-Generation X. Shawn then says that at WrestleMania 14, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will challenge the #1 man in the World Wrestling Federation, and he will show the world that "the toughest S.O.B. in the WWF" isn't tough enough to take him on. He tells Austin he showed him once how close he would get to the WWF Championship, and tells him to lace up his boots as he will "boogie to the sounds of Sweet Chin Music, courtesy of HBK," and tells him to shine up his head so he can crack it like an egg. Austin shows up, and as soon as he confronts Shawn, the lights go out and Kane's music hits. Kane shows up with Paul Bearer, who tells Austin that he won't have to worry about WrestleMania, as he will cross the bridge to eternity and Kane will send him straight to Hell. The lights come back on, and Austin is the only person left in the ring. Austin takes a commentary headset, and says that he will whip Kane's ass and that he'll do it in the dark if he has to. Austin says the WWF has jerked the carpet from under him for too long, and Kane won't do a thing as he will go on to WrestleMania. As for "Iron" Mike Tyson, if he wants to put a pair of gloves on, he'll knock him out. Austin says he's not scared and that his time has come.

On the cover of the newest Raw magazine: Is The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) doomed?

Shane McMahon and "Iron" Mike Tyson are seen stepping out of a limousine backstage.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) show up wearing neck braces. They approach a dumpster thant has been placed near the ring, with the words "#1 in Cleveland" painted on the side. They say the dumpster is like a mascot that follows them everywhere they go, but last week it followed them a little too close last week. Road Dog says that they have pressed charges against Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, saying they are "up for murder in the first degree." We see footage from Road Dog's camcorder, where they back into a dumpster before being attacked by Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie. The Outlaws apologize, saying they will not be able to compete tonight as they have been ordered by the doctors not to do so. WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter appears on the TitanTron, says they're not hurt, and not only orders them to wrestle tonight, but also defend the WWF Tag Team Championships.

The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) by disqualification after Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie storm the ring after coming out of the dumpster, slamming the doors on their heads. Road Dog and Billy Gunn end up running away through the titles. The New Age Outlaws retain the WWF Tag Team Championships.

"Marvelous" Marc Mero beats Tom Brandi. Luna Vachon shows up alone during the match, and slaps Brandi so Marc Mero can hit him with a low blow prior to the TKO, then Luna Vachon raises Mero's hand in victory and kisses him. A confused Mero is then attacked by The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, and Sable - who did not show up with Mero before the match, goes after Luna. Referees and officials have to restore order. Mero and Sable then proceed to argue, and Sable pushes Mero down before leaving. Mero then demans Sable come back to the ring, but when she does, Mero slides out of the ring.

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WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter tells The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia) to head to the back before the next match.

Owen Hart retains the WWF European Championship against "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry by disqualification. During the match, Chyna shows up and slowly approaches the ring. When Owen has Henry in the Sharpshooter, Chyna slowly climbs towards the apron, stopping her. When he goes to the top rope, Chyna pushes her into Mark Henry, who is back on his feet and ready to catch him with a bear hug. As he has Owen where he wants him, Chyna gets in the match, wraps a chain around her first, and hits Henry with a low blow. When Michael Cole asks Chyna why she did it, she simply says "Because I can."

"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen meeting with Vince McMahon backstage.

Before the next match, The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) says they watched The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when they were kids before bragging about beating them for the NWA World Tag Team Championships, and tells them to beat it if they're looking for an "8-Track flashback." Taka Michinoku calls Jim Cornette a jackass.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) and Taka Michinoku beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) and Barry Windham after Thrasher smacks Robert Gibson with Jim Cornette's tennis racket behind the referee's back. Cornette tells The Headbangers to put the NWA World Tag Team Championships on the line at WrestleMania 14 if they have he guts, so they can who is the 8-Track flashback and who is the flash in the pan.

The intro to War Zone plays to signify the second hour.

Vince McMahon is in the ring. After being encompassed by the boos of the audience, he introduces "Iron" Mike Tyson. McMahon asks if Tyson will be the enforcer, or if "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will enforce his own rules at WrestleMania, and says a lot of questions will be answered that night. Before Tyson can say who he thinks will win the match, D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) shows up, surrounded by referees and officials on their way to the ring. Shawn introduces himself to Tyson, and says DX is not here to disrespect him like Austin did, saying it's not DX's style. He is, however, here to call him out to his face and treating him like a man. Tyson tells Shawn that if he wants to do it, they can do it right now. Shawn says that if Tyson gets his people out of the ring, he'll get his people out. The ring is immediately cleared, and Shawn is about to fight Tyson when he rips Tyson's shirt off to reveal a D-Generation X tanktop underneath. Tyson, now a member of D-Generation X, does the crotch chop along with the rest of DX. Vince McMahon is livid. After everyone else leaves, Shawn then says that he is the man that runs the show.

D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) and Tyson's camp celebrates in the locker room.

Once again, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter tells The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) to head to the back before the next match.

Steve Blackman beats Kama Mustafa by disqualification after Faarooq and "The Rock" Rocky Maivia get back in the ring and attack Blackman. "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock rushes into make the save and hit Kama Mustafa with a belly-to-belly suplex. Smacrock and Blackman fist bump afterward.

Col. Robert Parker - formerly of WCW - is seen in the ring. He then introduces Jeff Jarrett, who is now back in his "Double J" gimmick after going his separate ways with Jim Cornette and without the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (which was awarded to Barry Windham by Cornette yesterday, only for Windham to be stripped of the title today by the NWA governing body). Jarrett is once again introduced as the world's greatest singer, entertainer and wrestler. Jarrett says he wishes Cornette and the rest of his men from the NWA good luck, and says the NWA was not prepared for a man of his stature and that there is only one man who can promote himself and do it right - the world's greatest showman, entrepreneur and promoter - Parker, who is now re-introduces as "Tennessee Lee." Jarrett ehn leaves us with three words: "Ain't I great?"

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Flash Funk with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

Gennifer Flowers is appearing at WrestleMania 14!

Michael Cole tries to interview "Iron" Mike Tyson, but "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley says Tyson wants to be with winners, and D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) are definitely winners. Tyson says "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will be knocked out cold before joining DX in the limousine.

We see a video package of the recent events between The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) and The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) as well as The Legion of Doom's sudden split.

Before the next match, Paul Bearer says it was a shock heard around the world when "Iron" Mike Tyson joined D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) tonight. He then says it will be a bigger shocker for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin when he wakes up next to The Undertaker in the pits of hell. When Austin arrives, he notices Triple H on the stage and is about to confront him when he is superkicked from behind by Shawn. Referees have to check on Austin on the stage as D-Generation X is ordered to the back. Austin goes back to the back in search of DX.

It is announced that D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) and that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is still searching for them backstage. Paul Bearer and Kane are still in the ring, and Bearer asks Kane to get the ring bell. As Kane goes for the bell, Kane grabs a fan, pulls him out from behind the guardrail and beats him up before getting the ring bell and timekeeper Mark Yeaton. Bearer says he forgot to pay respects to The Undertaker several weeks ago, and asks Yeaton to toll the bell ten times in memory of The Undertaker. Yeaton tolls the bell ten times, then Bearer asks him to ring the bell one more time for himself. Kane then hits Yeaton with a choke slam followed by a Tombstone Piledriver. Bearer says he and Kane have reached the end of a long road, and says Kane has done what he said Kane would do. He dares the fans to laught at him and call him fat now, then says Kane has one more tombstone left in his giant body and that he isn't quite finished yet. Bearer says Kane has one more tombstone left, and teases it as being for Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jim Ross. Bearer dares someone to step up, then a gong is heard. The lights go out, and Bearer tells Kane that it's not The Undertaker. The bell continues to toll, then a lightning bolt is seen striking a coffin on the stage. The Undertaker is seen lying prone, and he stands upright. He welcomes Kane and Paul Bearer to Hell and the demon who will him to eternal damnation. The Undertaker tells Kane he has disappointed him, and asks if that is the best effort he could put together at Royal Rumble. He tells Kane that he cannot destroy that which does not wish to perish, and tells Bearer that every time he supposedly died, he returned to the world of darkness on his own accord. He soothed the souls of his own parents, and had to explain to them why he has to do the one thing he promised never to do. Bearer tells The Undertaker that he is standing next to "the real phenom," but Kane's fire does not impress The Undertaker, who tells Kane he will walk through the fires of Hell to fight him, and that Kane will understand he is the most feared entity of the World Wrestling Federation, the reaper of wayward souls and the lord of darkness. He tells Kane to think about when they fought as children and their parents to had to pull him off Kane. He then says nobody will save Kane, and the hounds of Hell will feast upon Kane's rotting soul as he rests in piece.