Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 1, 1999

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The Corporation shows up to start tonight's show. WWF co-owner Vince McMahon talks about how television history was made last week, and that certain footage has now been placed in the museum of TV and radio in New York City of when he showed weakness. He admits to The Undertaker that his feelings were crushed and that he was a basket case of nerves, and reduced to a quivering mass of apoplexy, not because of the bear, but because of what the bear represents. He says that nobody knows about the capacity he has to love, feel and cherish, and does not expect them to know as "amoebas don't feel very much." Nevertheless, a man of his distinction should not have to be publicly humiliated like he was last week, and it will never happen again. The Undertaker had a surprise for him last week, and he has a surprise for him this week. He then says that Kane swore to him that The Undertaker was going to burn in Hell, and that he lied. He then tells Kane that he can go to Hell, because he is fired from The Corporation. Vince then tells him to get out. Kane leaves only for the orderlies from the mental hospital to show back up to put him in a straitjacket and send him to a mental institution. Chyna gets out of the ring, stops Kane for a moment, then fights the orderlies together with Kane. Chyna tells Vince that he is making a big mistake, and that Kane makes for a good asset if he can be controlled. She says that she can control Kane, and that she will take and hold accountability for Kane. He tells Vince that if he wants Kane to prove himself, all he has to do is give him "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tonight. If Kane wins, he stays in the Corporation. If he does not, he is done. Vince agrees to the match, and tells Chyna that if Kane loses and gets fired, Chyna gets fired from The Corporation with him. Suddenly, Mankind shows up and says that he is glad that Vince is in a giving mood, and asks for another chance to prove himself as well. Last week, he came to the ring only to be "screwed harder than a White House intern," and wants another chance to prove to WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels that he can make a good second referee for the WWF Championship match at WrestleMania 15 by refereeing the match between Kane and Austin tonight. Vince says he will make that happen, but only if he does something for him. He says that Mankind holds victories against The Undertaker like none other, and he will get his chance to referee the match if he beats The Undertaker in a Boiler Room Brawl. Mankind agrees to the match, then the arena goes dark and The Undertaker makes his presence felt. His voice is heard in the arena, telling Vince that he told him what he plans to do and what it is he is going to take.

Ryan Shamrock is seen backstage.

During the break, referee Earl Hebner tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin about the match he has with Kane later tonight. Austin says he already has his ticket to WrestleMania, and that he doesn't care who he wrestles tonight.

In footage from earlier today, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn finds out from the doctor he has fluid in his lungs that could easily become an asthma attack or worse, pneumonia. He is not allowed to compete tonight. Goldust will be taking his place in the next match.

Val Venis retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and Goldust by count-out. During the match, Ryan Shamrock makes her way to the ring. Later on, Ryan gets close to Goldust, and Goldust kisses her. This enrages Shamrock, who punches out The Blue Meanie before going after Goldust and fighting him in the crowd. This ends the match, and Venis retains the Intercontinental Championship. Venis raises the title up in the air as he is halfway up the ramp, only to be attacked from behind by "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn, who is not cleared to compete tonight.

Jim Ross is seen from behind talking to Mankind and Al Snow.

Jim Ross makes his first appearance since suffering a Bell's Palsy attack in December. He then interviews Bart Gunn, who will be facing Eric "Butterbean" Esch at WrestleMania 15. Bart Gunn says he is training to not only beat Butterbean, but knock him out. Jim Ross notes that Bart Gunn has trouble looking him in the eye due to the appearance of his face as a result of the Bell's Palsy attack. He talks about how he suffered an attack of Bell's Palsy for the second time the day after his mother passed away, and how he was told he would get his seat on commentary back at Royal Rumble only to be told that he was not ready as nobody wants to look at his face. Gunn says he is sorry about what happened, but fails to see what this has to do with him. Ross says this has everything to do with him, and asks him if he remembers "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, whom he called "J.R.'s boy" when he told everyone in the locker room that he knocked Williams out. As Ross continues to talk to him, he notices that Bart Gunn is not looking him in the eye and tells him to show some respect before slapping him. Bart Gunn says he is not to blame and that he was doing his job, and tells J.R. not to lay his hands on him. Suddenly, Bart Gunn is attacked from behind by Williams, and J.R. tells Williams to "whup his ass." After Williams takes Bart Gunn, Jim Ross asks Gunn how he feels now.

Debra is seen rubbing her leg while wearing a robe backstage.

Ivory is seen talking to D'Lo Brown in the locker room.

Before the next match, Owen Hart says he is a champion, not a nugget. Jarrett says he and Owen have beaten every team that the WWF has put in their path, and demand competition. Earlier today, they issued an open challenge, and tonight, they have some takers. Debra says that if the challengers can beat Owen and Jarrett for the tag team titles, she will give them the robe off her back. The challenge is answered by D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and X-Pac).

D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and X-Pac) beat Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett by disqualification. Owen and Jarrett retain the WWF Tag Team Championships. During the match, Debra gets on the apron to try to distract X-Pac, but fails. Debra then grabs on to referee Tim White, and Owen Hart whips X-Pac into White, knocking him into Debra. X-Pac checks on Debra outside of the ring only to be shoved into the steel steps by WWF co-owner Shane McMahon. X-Pac chases Shane to the back, then Triple H is double teamed before Ivory shows up. X-Pac returns to the ring, but referee Tim White calls for the bell when Owen and Jarrett refuses to take Triple H out of the corner. As Owen and Jarrett make their way to the back, they are attacked from behind by D'Lo Brown. Ivory then rips Debra's robe off, exposing her bra and panties, and Jarrett covers her up with both of the tag team titles.

Kevin Kelly interviews Owen Hart, Jeff Jarrett and Debra. Debra tells Ivory that if she thinks she can rip her clothes off any time she wants, then she will get another chance, as she challenges her to a match later tonight. Debra says that she cannot wait to claw Ivory's eyes out.

Before the next match, Luna Vachon says she tried reasoning with Sable only for Sable to attack her and Tori from behind. Tonight, Tori has to stand by her, not by Sable, and tonight, she is standing up for Tori, for herself and for the fans that Sable used to get to where she is now. Tonight, she will bring Sable back down to Earth where she belongs. It is then announced that Sable will be on the cover of the April issue of Playboy Magazine, available on newsstands everywhere one week from tomorrow. Suddenly, as Luna approaches Sable, she is suddenly attacked from behind by Tori, and she and Sable stomp Luna before Sable hits Luna with a Sable Bomb. Sable then ignores Tori when Tori tries to high-five her.

WAR ZONE

The Rock retains the WWF Championship against "Road Dogg" Jesse James. During the match, "The Big Nasty" Paul Wight shows up and gets involved in the match by headbutting Road Dogg from outside of the ring behind the referee's back. Also, it is announced that Ivory has accepted Debra's challenge, and that they will have their match later tonight. After the match, Al Snow and Head show up with a steel chair and tries to attack Road Dogg with the chair. Road Dogg fights back with the chair, then Bob Holly - at this point known as "Hardcore Holly" - shows up only to get blasted with the chair as well. Road Dogg then says there is no reason to disrupt the show any further, and if Snow and Holly want more, he'll be out in the parking lot waiting for them.

In the locker room, Chyna tells Kane she has put her faith in him, and if he does not win, they are both out of a job.

"Road Dogg" Jesse James is waiting in the locker room for Al Snow and Hardcore Holly in the parking lot, as promised.

Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and "Flyboy" Rocco Rock) show up in wigs and clothing similar to The Brood's (Gangrel, Edge, Christian), pretending to be Gangrel and Christian. Rocco Rock tells The Brood that they aren't the only ones who can dress up like it's Halloween. They can play that game, too, but they are done playing games. They are the "mack daddies of hardcore," and they are not afraid of anyone or anything, especially not The Brood. Suddenly, the lights go out and the Brood's music plays again, but Rocco Rock has suddenly vanished. Johnny Grunge heads to the back to look for "Flyboy" Rocco Rock.

Hardcore Holly and "Road Dogg" Jesse James are seen brawling in the back. (Before the screen fades to black, "Flyboy" Rocco Rock can be seen in the background behind Road Dogg.)

Hardcore Holly and "Road Dogg" Jesse James' backstage brawl continues after the commercial break.

Droz beats "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman by disqualification in a Kendo Stick Match after Blackman inadvertently whacks referee Teddy Long in the gut with his kendo stick.

Hardcore Holly and "Road Dogg" Jesse James are seen brawling in a stairwell. When the match goes outside, Al Snow attacks both men with a cigarette ash collector. The brawl spills out into the street as referees and officials

We see a vignette where two guys named Rodney and Pete Gas who talk about growing up in Greenwich, Connecticut as well as how WWF co-owner Shane McMahon is the toughest guy in Greenwich.

We see footage from moments ago where Johnny Grunge has found "Flyboy" Rocco Rock is fund hung by chains onto some support beams while covered in blood, the recipient of another bloodbath by The Brood (Gangrel, Edge and Christian).

WWF co-owner Vince McMahon guests on commentary for the next match.

Mankind beats The Undertaker by count-out after The Undertaker notices WWF co-owner Vince McMahon. 'Taker puts Vince on the commentary table and is about to choke slam him when The Big Boss Man shows up, nails The Undertaker in the back of the leg with his nightstick, and runs through the crowd with Vince as The Ministry of Darkness gives chase. After the match, The Undertaker gets back in the ring and choke slams Mankind.

The Big Boss Man helps WWF co-owner Vince McMahon get out of the arena.

Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett are ejected from ringside before the next match.

Debra vs. Ivory ends in a no-contest. Not long after the match begins, P.M.S. (Terri Runnels and Jacqueline) shows up. Terri guests on commentary, saying that if you screw P.M.S., P.M.S. will screw back while Jacqueline attacks Ivory along with Debra. D'Lo Brown rushes into the ring and goes after Jacqueline, who rushes to the back along with Terri.

Kane vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. During the match, Austin is whipped into referee Earl Hebner. Chyna gets on the apron, but Austin sends Kane into Chyna before hitting the Stone Cold Stunner. Chyna pulls Austin off of Kane after Hebner comes to and tries to make the count, and Austin grabs Chyna beofre Kane hits Austin with a suplex. As Hebner counts both men as they are down, "The Big Man" Paul Nasty shows up before Kane gets up and heads to the top turnbuckle. Kane hits the top rope clothesline, but Austin kicks out. Austin is eventually able to fight back, and Paul Wight tosses a chair into the ring. Austin hits Kane with it, then Chyna gets in the ring and Austin almost hits her with it, too. Austin then dares Wight to get in the ring, which allows Chyna to hit Austin with a low blow from behind. Kane then grabs Austin from behind, but Austin ducks the big boot that ends up hitting Knae right in the face. Austin then heads to the back, flipping Paul Wight off as he leaves. The show ends.