Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for November 5, 1994

Tatanka beats Billy Gunn after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase gets on the apron to distract the referee so that Bam Bam Bigelow can push Billy Gunn off the top rope. After the match, Tatanka and Bigelow take the boots to Billy Gunn, but Bart Gunn runs in to make the save, chasing Tatanka and Bigelow out of the ring in the process.

During the Survivor Series report, we hear from Bob Backlund, who says that all the politics are over and that he got what he wanted for the contract for his match against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart: a submission match. He tells Bret to remember that he has put many top wrestlers in the crossface chicken and that nobody - including Bret himself - has been able to get out of it. "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, who is there with him, says his corner will not throw the towel, but Hart's corner will when Bret is put in the crossface chicken wing and forced to submit. We then hear from Bret, who says being the WWF Champion is all about confidence, and he is confident. He knows this is a match between generations and that he will not let his generation down, as there is no way for Backlund to get him in the crossface chicken wing. He tells Backlund that he will be the one watching his back as he is the one with Owen Hart in his corner. The British Bulldog says his towel is not going to be leaving his hands.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Barry Hardy. After the match, Bob Backlund sneaks into the ring and puts Barry Hardy in the crossface chicken wing, and lets go when Droese runs into the ring. When Droese checks on Barry Hardy, Backlund turns around and puts Droese in the hold, and referees have to pull Backlund off Droese.

We hear from Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger, who says he looks for the toughest opponents he can find, and there are none tougher than the WWF Superstars. He's at Survivor Series to see them get it on as he takes on a "special troubleshooting referee" role in the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna.

Kelly Munson is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Diesel beats Tim McNeany.

"The King" Jerry Lawler gets sprayed at with silly string by Dink before the next match.

Doink beats Phil Apollo.

During the Survivor Series report, we hear from The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, Fatu, Sione, The British Bulldog). Captain Lou Albano says that he will be managing the greatest five-man combination in the world today at Survivor Series. Razor tells "Double J" Jeff Jarrett that he has a good team, but they are better. The 1-2-3 Kid says he and Razor brought it home last year, and with the toughest guys in the World Wrestling Federation, they plan on doing it again this year. The British Bulldog says he and the entire team are here to survive. We then hear from Jim Cornette, who says that The Undertaker had a lot of horrible things happen to him and that nothing should worry him after that, but apparently, Yokozuna does, and that this is why Chuck Norris is the "special troubleshooting referee" for the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna. He says Chuck Norris may be a bad dude, but so is Yokozuna. He tells Chuck Norris to do whatever he wants, but tells him to leave The Undertaker to face the music, as the curtain goes down for good on The Undertaker at Survivor Series and the casket is shut for good. We then hear from The Undertaker and Paul Bearer. Paul Bearer says Yokozuna has heard the news, and that Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette must be scared to death. The Undertaker tells Cornette and Mr. Fuji that they have led Yokozuna to the gates of the dark side once more, and this time, not even Chuck Norris will be able to save them.

We see Irwin R. Schyster in a graveyard, who says that even when you're dead, you still cannot cheat on your taxes and you still owe I.R.S. your fair share. He then has a headstone repossessed after the person lying below it cheated on his taxes by writing off his daughter's birthday party as a business expenses, which only scratched the surface on "John Dough's" pre-death taxes.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says he repossessed a tombstone, but the fans can rest assured he is not through digging yet.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Aaron Ferguson.

We hear from The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn). Bart says Billy was doing well until Bam Bam Bigelow interfered. Next week, they will have Bigelow and Tatanka in a tag team match. Billy says Bigelow stuck his nose where it did not belong, and next week, they will invite Bigelow and Tatanka to their first Texas round-up.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 24, 1994

Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Yokozuna by count-out after a mysterious figure in a robe pushes a casket to ringside. Yokozuna bumps into it and runs straight to the back upon seeing it.

Survivor Series is Wednesday night, November 23rd. It's official: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart defends the WWF Championship against Bob Backlund at Survivor Series, and a Survivor Series Elimination Match is set up: Guts 'n Glory (Billy Gunn, Bart Gunn, Lex Luger, Adam Bomb, Mabel) vs. The Million Dollar Team (Bam Bam Bigelow, Tatanka, King Kong Bundy, Dr. Tom Pritchard, "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey).

Bob Backlund and Lex Luger square off next week on Raw!

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Mike Bell and Barry Hardy.

Tatanka says that Lex Luger won't stand a chance against Bob Backlund's crossface chicken wing next week.

Tatanka beats Scott Taylor. Tatanka's finisher Papoose To Go is now renamed End of the Trail. Tatanka then attacks Taylor after the match, and tells Lex Luger he's next.

Adam Bomb beats Phil Apollo. After the match, Bob Backlund rushes into the ring and takes Adam Bomb down with the crossface chicken wing.

It's time for The King's Court. He shows us yet another king tonight, as Doink recently introduced another mini-Doink named Pink. He brings out Sleazy, Queasy and the newest member of the royal family: Cheesy. They issues a challenge to Doink: Him, Dink, Wink and Pink versus the four of them.

Diesel and Shawn Michaels defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid on WWF Action Zone this Sunday!

Diesel beats Ben Jordan.

Next week! More on the Survivor Series! The Undertaker guests on The King's Court!

Bob Backlund shows up again before the end of the show and dances around in the ring.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 12, 1994

The Undertaker beats Kwang after spitting Kwang's green mist right back at him.

SummerSlam will be available on Coliseum Home Video on October 5th!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Tim McNeany with the Camel Clutch, then puts him in it again.

"The King" Jerry Lawler takes on Duke "The Dumpster" Droese next week on Raw!

It's time for The King's Court. In "The King" Jerry Lawler's hand is a note from WWF President Jack Tunney telling him to apologize again, this time to Doink the Clown and Dink for popping Dink's balloons last weekend on Superstars. He invites Doink and Dink into his court as guest, and the duo show up. After some banter between the two sides, Doink and Dink bring them a present to show that there are no hard feelings. Two officials bring a gift box to the ring, and Doink offers to open when Lawler refuses to open it due to his familiarity with their tricks. Doink opens it up for him, and inside is a garbage can. Doink tells Lawler that Duke "The Dumpster" Droese will take the trash - which is Lawler - out of the World Wrestling Federation. Lawler then tries to kick the trash can to get a leg up on Doink, but Lawler hurts his toes and Doink reveals that there were weights at the bottom of the can.

Shawn Michaels and Diesel beat Tony DeVito and Paul Van Dale.

Adam Bomb beats Dwayne Gill.

The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) beat Barry Hardy and Bert Centeno. Abe "Knuckleball" Schwarts appears with his "I'm On Strike" sign during the match.

Next week: a special interview with Bob Backlund! Lex Luger! Yokozuna!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 25, 1994

Tatanka beats Nikolai Volkoff. "Macho Man" Randy Savage calls out "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, telling him to pay up. DiBiase tells Tatanka that he was impressed with him tonight, and that maybe he earned this money, but he could never do that to Lex Luger on his best day. He finally pays up. Tatanka tells DiBiase he can beat Lex Luger on his worst day. As DiBiase speaks, telling him to put his money where his mouth is, Lex Luger shows up and asks Tatanka if he's challenging him. Tatanka says he can beat him anytime, anywhere. Luger tells him to name the place and time, and he'll be there. Luger leaves, and DiBiase says if Tatanka wants "his Luger," all he has to do is let him know.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Joey Stallings and Barry Hardy.

Razor Ramon battles Shawn Michaels next week on Raw!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Jim Powers by submission.

Alundra Blayze takes on Bull Nakano next week on Raw!

Jim Ross interviews Alundra Blayze in the ring. JR mentions her challenge to anyone in the world for the WWF Women's Championship. Blayze says she's done with her first challenger, Luna Vachon. She says that her challenger for next week, Japanese women's wrestling superstar Bull Nakano, can beat most of the men in the WWF. Suddenly, Luna Vachon shows up and claims she's responsible for bringing Bull Nakano to America. Blayze doesn't sweat it, saying she has the Women's title now and she'll still have it after next week.

Yokozuna beats Adam Bomb by count-out after interference by Harvey Whippleman and Kwang. Adam Bomb makes Harvey Whippleman pay by tossing Harvey into Kwang.

The WWF Intercontinental Championship will be on the line as Diesel defends the title against Razor Ramon.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Dwayne Gill. During the match, Jim Ross interviews "The King" Jerry Lawler via telephone. Lawler takes verbal shots at Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, and says he's going to finish him off once and for all.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 18, 1994

Bret "Hitman" Hart beats Kwang with the Sharpshooter. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews "The Rocket" Owen Hart via telephone. Owen says he's beaten his brother Bret once, and he knows that he can beat his brother Bret again on the WrestleMania Revenge tour, especially for the WWF Championship.

Rye Playland Skating Rink got a visit recently from Joe Morris, Doink and Dink.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats PJ Walker.

Captain Lou Albano wants an answer from WWF President Jack Tunney on whether or not The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) take on The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) for the WWF Tag Team Championships.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Barry Hardy and Mike Khoury.

We get our first look at a garbageman named Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, who says he's coming to the WWF.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is WWF Women's Champion, Alundra Blayze. Blayze comes out with a paper crown with the message "Lawler is a loser" on the face end. After some jokes at "The King" Jerry Lawler's expense, as well as Lawler noticing that Blayze is not wearing her championship belt, Lawler says he has a surprise for her: Luna Vachon. Vachon shows up, and while she may be the Authoress of Evil and the Princess of Mayhem, she isn't a thief and the WWF Women's Champion...though if she was champ, she'd have the belt with her. Blayze calls Luna a "closet champion" and kept the belt at home as that's the only way she could be champ. Blayze then challenges Luna to a match, right here, right now. Lawler adjourns the Court when it becomes obvious he doesn't want a catfight on his show, and tells Alundra Blayze to get out. As Blayze leaves,

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett takes on Razor Ramon next week on Raw.

Earthquake beats Mike Bell.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Major Yates with the Penalty.

Johnny Polo says The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) must not face The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) for the WWF Tag Team Championships.

Next week: Bam Bam Bigelow! The 1-2-3 Kid! "The Rocket" Owen Hart!

"The King" Jerry Lawler says he'll bring Nikolai Volkoff to "The King's Court" next week, even if he has to drag him out of the audience.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for January 1, 1994

Before the next match, Quebecer Jacques says he wants to settle something once and for all. He says everyone knows that Lex Luger has a steel plate in his arm, and that he knocked Quebecer Pierre and kept him from participating in Survivor Series. He has some news for Luger: Jacques, Pierre and Johnny Polo have filed a formal complaint, and announces that he will not face Lex Luger until he sees a doctor's note which states that the steel plate has been removed from Luger's right arm. Jacques and Johnny Polo are about to leave, but referees stop them and tell them the match will be happening.

Lex Luger beats Quebecer Jacques. During the match, Lex Luger inadvertently whips Quebecer Jacques into referee Joey Marella, sandwiching him in the corner. Luger goes for the running forearm smash, but Jacques manages to keep the move from happening. Quebecer Pierre shows up, and Johnny Polo drags Jacques out of the ring as Pierre hits Luger with a leg drop. Pierre goes for the pinfall as Johnny Polo wakes Joey Marella up, but Luger kicks out. Luger wrestles Pierre anyway, and hits him with the running forearm smash for the win. Jacques gets in the ring to argue with the referee, but Luger manages to hit Jacques with the forearm anyway to get the win for real. After the match, Johnny Polo gets in the ring to argue with Marella, but he also becomes a running forearm smash recipient.

Jim Ross advertises a show at Madison Square Garden on January 17th with a triple main event. There will be a special 30-man New York City Royal Rumble, with "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Crush, The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Delrey), The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), Scott Steiner, The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) Doink, and The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) all participating. Yokozuna will also defend the WWF Championship against Tatanka. We hear from Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette, who mocks Tatanka's vow of revenge and says they will be nothing compared to what he will suffer on the 17th. He says his people felt that pain as he continues to mock their suffering, and says the other people should not be suffering and that they should all get a job because they are unemployed. He then says Tatanka will be out of professional wrestling along with his oath of revenge when Yokozuna squashes him with the Banzai Drop. All the while, Mr. Fuji laughs. We then hear from Tatanka, who says that this is the most important bout of his career, as he is doing this out of revenge and for the WWF Championship. He is the first American, he represents America to the fullest, and he has not forgotten the weeks of pain and suffering that Yokozuna put him through. He tells Yokozuna to prepare himself for battle, because he will inflict suffering upon him and take the WWF Championship away.

Razor Ramon tells us not to smoke.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Mike Khoury and Tim McNeany. As the match begins, we see pre-recorded comments from Afa and The Headshrinkers, where they talk about the upcoming Royal Rumble Match in Samoan.

Rene Rougeau interviews Razor Ramon. He has said it many times: if something happens to his gold chains, something happens to you. He asks Irwin R. Schyster if he knows how long and hard he worked to buy that precious gold, and asks him what a man like him can do to a guy like I.R.S. When asked about Shawn Michaels hitting him with The Razor's Edge, Razor Ramon says nobody knows how deadly The Razor's Move better than he does, and that is why he uses it. He then tells Irwin . Schyster that where he comes from, it's not how many times you get knocked down, it's how many times you get up. He is up, he is coming to Royal Rumble, and he is bringing the gold that cannot be bought. If Irwin R. Schyster wants it, he will have to fight.

Trevor Jones is honorary ring announcer for the next match.

Bastion Booger beats Tony Roy.

Thurman "Sparky" Plugg is coming soon to the World Wrestling Federation!

"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Barry Hardy with the Sharpshooter. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Owen Hart and Bret "Hit Man" Hart. Owen says that at Royal Rumble, they will be coming for the tag team titles, as Bret has been at the top of the mountain once before and they're coming for it again. Bret says they are in focus, and that The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) will find out the hard way that they mean business.

On the Royal Rumble Report, it is announced that Billy Gunn, Bart Gunn, "The Model" Rick Martel, Bastion Booger, Marty Jannetty, Mo, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, Ludvig Borga and Tatanka. The last three participants will be announced next week. It is also announced that WWF President Jack Tunney is very nervous about the immense public outcry of support for allowing Lex Luger to participate in the Royal Rumble Match. The opinion poll will close at midnight this Sunday. We then hear from Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. Bearer says 1994 is a brand new year and a time to reflect upon past mistakes, but also a time to look towards the future. Bearer goes on to say that 1994 will be "the year of the casket." The Undertaker says he has made his new year's resolution, and Yokozuna will rest in peace.

Ludvig Borga beats John Crystal with the Torture Rack. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Tatanka, who says that his wishes have been granted from the powers above, and now he has two opportunities to exact revenge on Ludvig Borga and inflict pain upon him just as Borga did.

Jim Ross re-advertises the January 17th show. Rick Steiner faces Ludvig Borga, and Razor Ramon will defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. We hear from Jarrett, who says that if Madison Square Garden is Razor's second home, he would hate to see his first, because that is the most dilapidated building he has ever seen in his life. It will be his debut appearance there, and he tells Razor Ramon to get ready, as the Intercontinental Championship will be around his waist. We then hear from Razor Ramon, who says that Madison Square Garden is not only special to him, but to every wrestler who gets goosebumps walking in. He tells Jarrett to step into his den, as he is bringing his gold and his fists, and they will fight.

Next week: Razor Ramon! "Double" Jeff Jarrett! Bret "Hit Man" Hart! Yokozuna in a rare appearance in a handicap match! WWF President Jack Tunney makes his decision as to whether or not Lex Luger will be in the Royal Rumble Match!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 11, 1993

Razor Ramon beats "The Model" Rick Martel to win the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship!

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Tony Morrison and Sid Courson.

"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Scott King.

Vince McMahon interviews Ludvig Borga inside the ring. Borga makes it very clear that he does not like America, and that he can't understand why Lex Luger would stand up for the country, especially when he blew his chance at the WWF Championship. Not long after saying this, Lex Luger shows up and says he's had enough of Borga's verbal anti-American sentiment and that he has no problem sending him back to Finland. Borga says he'll face Luger on his own terms.

Adam Bomb, now with Harvey Whippleman as manager, beats Ross Greenberg.

Smoky Mountain Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions The Rock 'n Roll Express (Duane Gibson and Ricky Morton) beat Duane Gill and Barry Hardy in their Raw debut.

WWF Royal Rumble is now on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis!

Next week: Tatanka! Irwin R. Schyster! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Also, Crush makes his first appearance since recovering from injury!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for August 7, 1993

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn).

We see footage from "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase vs. The 1-2-3 Kid from last week's Wrestling Challenge, where The 1-2-3 Kid gets an upset win on DiBiase with a crucifix pin after DiBiase performs a nonchalant pin. It is then announced that two more matches have been added to SummerSlam: Razor vs. DiBiase and The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Irwin R. Schyster. We then hear from DiBiase, who says that he has never been embarassed and humiliated as he was last week, and blames Razor for the loss. He says he has had time to formulate a way to make Razor pay and make the $10,000 The 1-2-3 Kid took from Razor look like nothing compared to what he will do to him.

Adam Bomb beats Chaz Ware.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises the show at Madison Square Garden in New York City for this Friday night. Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship in a steel cage against Bret "Hit Man" Hart, "Macho Man" Randy Savage will face "The King" Jerry Lawler, and a six-man elimination tag match of Mr. Perfect, Tatanka and Marty Jannetty vs. Shawn Michaels, Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow is scheduled. Okerlund then interviews Bret and Yokozuna, the latter of whom is accompanied by Mr. Fuji for Face To Face. Bret says the talk is over, and this Friday night he is heading into the ring to face the most dangerous wrestler of all time, and the worst part of it is that it is the most dangerous match of all. He looks forward to it, however, as this is the shot he has been looking for as Mr. Fuji cannot interfere and Yokozuna cannot run or hide. Mr. Fuji says this Friday is Friday the 13th - which is bad luck for Bret - and that Yokozuna will squash Bret until he screams in pain. Yokozuna says Bret and his family wiill say "sayonara."

We see Lex Luger and the Lex Express going across America for the Call To Action Campaign at Worcester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Erie and Cleveland.

Doink beats Joey Maggs.

On the SummerSlam Report, it is announced that Lex Luger and Yokozuna will sign the contract for their match next week on Monday Night Raw. We then hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that "The King" Jerry Lawler has underestimated him and that he has not gotten up to speed on what he can do after all he did to him. He says he will never forget what Lawler did to his brother "The Rocket" Owen Hart, and that him embarrassing his family is what really bugged him. He says that is a line he should not have crossed, as he does not involve his family in his personal business. If Lawler wants to do that, that's fine with him, as he plans to execute him at SummerSlam like the kings of old and make sure that is the last anyone ever hears of Lawler. We then hear from Shawn Michaels (accompanied by Diesel) and Mr. Perfect. Shawn says that he has news for Mr. Perfect: what was perfect in the past is not perfect in the '90s, and says he is perfect for the '90s and will be walking out as WWF Intercontinental Champion. Mr. Perfect says Shawn must be thinking he is something, and tells SHawn he will have to get in the ring with him and find out why he is called Mr. Perfect and why he is the greatest athlete WWF has ever produced. Also announced for the very first time for SummerSlam is a six-man tag match between the team of Tatanka and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) and the team of Bam Bam Bigelow and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu).

We see a video package for Ludvig Borga.

"El Matador" Tito Santana beats Barry Hardy.

We see a special interview with Lex Luger. As he talks about academics, he says he never had a gung-ho dad when it came to sports, as his dad was on a music scholarship and studying to become a concert pianist when he was in college. He studied art and music in his life and stressed that on his children when they were growing up, but what he stressed must of all was academics. As Lex grew up and he wanted to take part in athletics, his dad made it crystal clear that academics were a top priority and that if he didn't get straight A's in school, he wouldn't be able to participate in athletics. His dad made it a point for him to be well-rounded, and also wanted him to take part in chorus or band. Looking back on it, it made him a more well-rounded individual, which was not a bad thing. He also talks about identity and self-esteem, saying that in his life, he used athletics as a calling card and a form of communication and acceptance, and even to this day, and even to this day, his friends are either surprised or shocked that he is a professional wrestler because he grew up shy and introverted. He remembers a time in high school when he was so shy that he never asked a girl out. He says if you excel in sports and people look at you in a certain way, being shy and introverted and quiet is considered a sign of arrogance by people who do not you. Friends who knew him learned better, but when people want to stereotype by how you look and act, they think that if you are talented at something but are shy, it means you are arrogant or stuck on yourself, which can turn into a vicious cycle. Lex feels he sometimes fight this stereotype to this day.

Bastion Booger beats Mike Bell. After the match, "Macho Man" Randy Savage steals the Magistrator, makes it "The Machostrator," and draws a cape and a crown on Bastion Booger.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises the show at Madison Square Garden in New York City for this Friday night. We hear from "Macho Man" Randy Savage and "The King" Jerry Lawler. Savage says Friday is his official "get back in the ring" party at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and that it will be Black Friday for Lawler. Lawler wants to know if Savage is superstitious, and tells Savage to break a bunch of mirrors to ensure he even lives to see seven more years. He says that when he gets his hand on him, he will take him into the stands where his fans are, beat him to an inch of his life and make him see starts without having to wear his star-shaped sunglasses. Savage says he can't help but Lawler, and says he will take him all the way. Lawler stands up, extends his hand, and says "May the best man win." When Savage reaches forward to shake his hand, Lawler slaps him. Savage tells Lawler that he is his at the Garden.

Next week: Highlight from the Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna contract signing from Raw! Razor Ramon! The Heavenly Bodies debut! Ludvig Borga! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Shawn Michaels!

We see the music video for "SummerSlam Jam" from WrestleMania: The Album.

The Lex Express is coming to Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Rapid City, South Dakota!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 2, 1993

Macho Man is pumped for his match against Doink tonight, and says he may have a surprise of his own to counter multiple Doinks.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Duane Gill and Barry Horowitz.

We see what makes Lex Luger tick.

Adam Bomb beats Tony Roy.

Tatanka takes on Mr. Hughes next week on Raw!

"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Doink with the help of a little Macho Man. After the match, the Macho Midget bites Doink in the butt and tricks Doink into running right into a Macho Man clothesline. Doink is furious.

Next week on Raw, Lex Luger and Yokozuna will sign the contract for their WWF Championship match. Also, Shawn Michaels will be defending the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Mr. Perfect.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase via telephone...almost. When he rolls the footage of his match against The 1-2-3 Kid last week on Wrestling Challenge, he hangs up.

A man with a tennis racket shows up. It's Jim Cornette from Smoky Mountain Wrestling Federation! Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is delighted to see him. He's here to challenge The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiners) in a match against The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray), one of the best tag teams he has ever assembled which has since ruled the roost at SMWF for the last year-and-a-half.

Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.

Mr. Perfect beats Barry Hardy.

The Lex Luger Call to Action continues in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Next week: The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) will call out The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) to see if they answer Jim Cornette's challenge!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 21, 1993

The Steiner Brothers (now the new WWF World Tag Team Champions) beat Barry Hardy and Reno Riggins. The Steiners won the tag titles at a television taping in Columbus, Ohio on June 14th after beating Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster), then lost them back to Money Inc. two days later in Rockford, Illinois. Three days later in St. Louis, Missouri, the Steiner Brothers won the titles again.

During the next match, it is announced that Yokozuna has dared any and all comers to try to body slam him on July 4th. A couple of athletes from the National Hockey League, National Football League and the World Wrestling Federation will be on hand to try their luck.

Doink beats Marty Janetty two falls to one in a two-out-of-three falls match, thanks to a second Doink replacing the first. After the match, however, Randy Savage reveals what's happened to the ref, and the decision is immediately reversed to give Janetty the second fall and the win. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan sides with the two Doinks, and Savage immediately confronts Heenan because of this.

Mr. Hughes beats Bobby Who. Before the match, Hughes tells The Undertaker that if he wants his urn back, he'd better come and get it.

Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid fight to a double count-out after The Kid grabs Razor Ramon's money and takes off in the back seat of a card. After the break, Razor tells The Kid he's after him.

Next week: Yokozuna is interviewed, and Shawn Michaels defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Kamala!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 17, 1993

At the start of the show, Bam Bam Bigelow tells "The Rocket" Owen Hart that his rocket is going down in flames. Owen Hart says that in a short while, Bam Bam Bigelow will be his launchpad to blast his rocket straight to the top.

Crush beats Glen Ruth. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Doink. He insists there is only one of him and that the other Doink who pops up to talk with him is an illusion.

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The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat J.D. Stryker and Ron Preston. During the match, it is announced that WWF President Jack Tunney wants a full report, including X-rays, on the forearm of "The Narcissist" Lex Luger.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Monday Night Raw for the night of April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. Shawn Michaels squares off against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and Mr. Perfect will meet "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. Crush, Yokozuna and The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) will also be on the card. On May 1st at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York - where kids 12 and under get in for $2 less - Bret "Hit Man" Hart takes on Lex Luger. Luger says that when he first came to the World Wrestling Federation, he had heard all the accolades about Bret "Hit Man" Hart, but when he laid beneath his feet at the WrestleMania brunch, he was disgusted because Hart laid there unconscious at his feet and he knew he would no longer be WWF Champion. Now he plans to write the final chapter in his career, and finish him once and for all. Bret says everyone wants to know how he feels now that he is no longer WWF Champion. He feels angry, for starters, but all he can do is get back on track and go straight back to the top. Hulk Hogan is the WWF Champion right now, and the only way to get a title shot is to beat everybody else up. He will see Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji on the way, but first, he has to deal with Lex Luger. He knows that Luger likes to hurt people with the steel plate in his elbow, and tells Luger that he looks forward to stepping in the ring with him as it is a whole different ballgame now. He says that the "nice guy stuff" is over, and that he is going to be the most vicious wrestler he's ever seen. He tells Luger to remember one thing: this isn't a bodybuilding competition, this is a wrestling match, and he will wipe him out.

We see footage of the aftermath of Mr. Perfect vs. "The Narcissist" Lex Luger at WrestleMania 9.

Mr. Perfect beats Barry Hardy. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Shawn Michaels, who says that Mr. Perfect thinks he is flawless and unblemished, but at WrestleMania 9, he found out he could take the perfect beating. He doesn't think that Mr. Perfect wants any more of him.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats "The Rocket" Owen Hart. After the match, it is announced that the newest issue of WWF Spotlight Magazine with Andre the Giant on the cover is now available.

We see the music video for "WrestleMania" from WrestleMania: The Album.

Yokozuna beats Chris Katowski. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who says that Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji cannot be trust. He says the USA is the land of the free and the home of the brave, and he has a 2x4 for him. After the match, it is announced that WrestleMania 9 will be available on VHS from Coliseum Home Video next Thursday.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises Monday Night Raw for the night of April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, as well as the May 1st show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, where kids 12 and under get in for $2 less. At the latter show, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will face Yokozuna. Mr. Fuji tells Duggan he has a small, small memory, and asks him if he remembers what Yokozuna did to him last time. He says that Yokozuna crushed his ribs, and his wife was crying. he asks Duggan if he wants to see his newborn child, and tells Duggan that this time around, Yokozuna will permanently cripple him, and Duggan will be screaming in pain. Shawn Michaels will also face Mr. Perfect, who says that everywhere he goes, he hears about how Shawn jumped him from behind and treated him like a piece of garbage. Mr. Perfect says he is not a piece of garbage, and that Shawn is. He says Shawn's problem is that he is walking around like he is the king of the ring, but he is a two-time Intercontinental Champion and he knows what it takes to hold the title. He says Shawn has great assets, but he is Mr. Perfect, and that Shawn is about to get what is coming to him.

Next week: Shawn Michaels! An update on the medical condition of "The Rocket" Owen Hart! Tatanka! Mr. Hughes! The full medical evaluation of "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 3, 1993

Vince McMahon, "The King" Jerry Lawler and "Macho Man" Randy Savage start the show outside of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, the site of WrestleMania 9. It is announced that "The Narcissist" Lex Luger may be here later.

Mr. Perfect beats Dwayne Gill.

"The Narcissist" Lex Luger joins Vince McMahon, "The King" Jerry Lawler and "Macho Man" Randy Savage outside of Caesars Palace. He says the reflective pool and its fountains behind them are very appropriate, as Mr. Perfect will be reflecting on his career - which will no longer be perfect - when he beats him at WrestleMania 9 and Mr. Perfect realizes he has finally met his match.

Vince McMahon, "The King" Jerry Lawler and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are in front of the "fountain of the gods" inside Caesars Palace. Savage immediately looks for the gift shop.

We see "Mean" Gene Okerlund interview The Mega-Maniacs (Hulk Hogan, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Jimmy Hart). Hogan says that everyone knows that the eagle is flying slowly and the flag is hanging low, but when you train, say your prayers, take your vitamins, believe in yourself and believe in him, that means you believe in the youth of America and in Hulkamania, and he cannot think of a better time that this Sunday for America to "do a 360" turn it around against Money, Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) for the tag team titles, so he can tell President Bill Clinton to sleep easy after Sunday. He says The Mega-Maniacs will bankrupt Money Inc. and seize all their assets before throwing them in a semi-trailer, dragging it from New York City to Las Vegas to Los Angeles while Jimmy Hart throws all the money out to ease the national deficit. Hart says he will line up all the major tag teams in the WWF, and there is no doubt in his mind that The Mega-Maniacs will wipe the floor with Money, Inc. before starting their world tour. Brutus tells Hart not to worry about him holding up his end of the bargain, as he is the detail man. When he climbs up to the top of Caesars Palace, he hopes the light bounces off the tag team belts at exactly the right angle so the light can go back to Venice Beach, California back to New York City so all the Hulkamaniacs will know that they are on the money. He then mentions the saying "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," and says they should feed Money, Inc.'s carcasses to the lions. Hulk says "the lions" are the hungry Hulkamaniacs who cannot wait for The Mega-Maniacs to take over the WWF and run roughshod, and that Money Inc. will just be a small snack for them. He then tells everyone not to worry about Brutus' face, as he and Jimmy Hart put his face through "the Hulkamania stress test" by breaking down the Brooklyn Bridge, breaking "the coconuts" on a bull elephant, and finishing knocking down what was left of the Twin Towers, and he couldn't break Brutus' face, which he put through every test known to man, including hitting it with a metal briefcase, which he does. (Thankfully, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake is wearing a mask over his face.) He then asks "Whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild on you?"

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Glenn Ruth.

Vince McMahon and "The King" Jerry Lawler interview Shawn Michaels (who is sitting in a chair above Vince and Lawler), who says that when you are the Intercontinental Champion and the sexist man alive, it only makes sense to sunbathe head and shoulders above the rest. He says that Tatanka has a loot in common with "the rest of the losers who come to Las Vegas," as they rely on luck while he relies on skill. He says that nobody who is anybody knows luck eventually runs out. Shawn says he is concerned about one thing: walking into WrestleMania with a tan line. Shawn then unbuttons his shirt to reveal the Intercontinental title underneath.

Tatanka beats Barry Hardy.

Sean Mooney advertises Monday Night Rawat the Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York on Monday, April 26th, and that tickets are going fast. After Sean Mooney reminds everyone to set their clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Savings Time (which happens tomorrow), we hear from Slick, who is accompanied by Kamala. Slick says that on Sunday, Bam Bam Bigelow, "The Beast From The East," will become Kamala's feast. Slick says Bam Bam has run his mouth from time to time and has not acted like a gentleman or a good sportsman, and that Kamala knows how to deal with him.

Bince McMahon and "The King" Jerry Lawler meet back up with "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who shows up with a gift bag.

Doink beats Dale Wolfe with the Stump Puller. After the match, Doink opens the gift box he came into the ring with, pulls out a pie, and smacks it right into Dale Wolfe's face.

Vince McMahon, "The King" Jerry Lawler and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are near the casino as they mention the feud between The Undertaker and Giant Gonzales. Lawler says The Undertaker is just like the rest of the people in Caesars Palace, as the odds are against him and that Giant Gonzales will squeeze his neck until his eyes pop out. When then see the first meeting between the two of them at Royal Rumble.

Harvey Wippleman joins Vince McMahon, "The King" Jerry Lawler and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and brings out Giant Gonzales, who is in a suit and tie as Wippleman says Giant Gonzales will destroy The Undertaker once and for all. iant Gonzales tells The Undertaker that he has just rolled snake eyes.

Giant Gonzales beats Virgil, then choke slams him after the match and continues to choke Virgil out. Referees have to pull Giant Gonzales off of Virgil, and Gonzales scares them off.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat two unnamed opponents.

Sean Mooney advertises Monday Night Rawat the Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York on Monday, April 26th again before reminding everyone about Daylight Savings Time. We then hear from Afa and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), who are reading WWF Magazine. Afa says The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will know what they are all about and to come to fight at WrestleMania as Samu and Fatu tear up a picture of The Steiner Brothers in the magazine. They then eat the two halves of the picture before punching each other, and Afa eats the magazine.

Vince McMahon, "The King" Jerry Lawler and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are in front of the Festival Fountain as a storm is about to happen. Lawler says Bret "Hit Man" Hart's WWF Championship reign is about to come to an end, and Savage thinks the statue of Baccus on the fountain is about to come alive.

The storm has passed, but the fun is just beginning at Caesars Palace. Vince McMahon, "The King" Jerry Lawler and "Macho Man" Randy Savage remind everyone to watch WrestleMania 9 on pay-per-view. They are then joined by Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that having 550 pounds of Yokozuna on him was like having a bulldozer on him before backing up and staying there. He says Yokozuna will find out he is the excellence of execution, and that he will not be trapped in the corner like he was at the recent contract signing again. He says he is sore, and has been a little sore before. Savage tells Bret he is against all odds in his match against Yokozuna, but the fans - and Savage himself - are behind him, and now he will beat Yokozuna at WrestleMania 9 and retain the WWF Championship.

We then see a video package of Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Yokozuna set to the tune of Aretha Franklin's "Respect" to close out the show.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for March 27, 1993

Crush beats Lee Armstrong with the Cranium Crusher. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Doink, who says he's done some parties in his time, but next week, WrestleMania 9 is the biggest of all, and he has been gifted with some of the best toys in the world. He tells Crush that he has a big surprise for him.

We see the music video for "WrestleMania."

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is seen at a lumber yard. He says that the last time he had a chance to talk to the fans, he was sitting at home, licking his wounds and feeling sorry for himself. He listened to what his father and his wife Debra had to say, and one night, it hit him. He had to kick himself in the pants and pull himself up by the bootstraps, and he decided to take on Yokozuna again. His mission now is to avenge himself, his family and his flag with his brand-new American-made 2x4, as this is the land of the free and the home of the brave.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat two unnamed opponents. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Rick says they know The Headshrinkers don't care about whether or not they hurt their opponents as that is right up their alley. At WrestleMania 9, they will all know where they stand. Scott says that if The Headshrinkers know any prayers, they had better start saying them.

Sean Mooney advertises the Raw tapings for April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, as well as WrestleMania 9. We hear from Reverend Slick and Kamala. Reverend Slick says Bam Bam Bigelow calls himself a beast. He says that Kamala is a kinder, gentler human being, but he knows how to dig down deep and become a ferocious beast himself. He says Kamala has to become a beast in order to beat Bigelow. Shawn Michaels says the fans of the WWF are riding so high as they believe there is a man in the WWF who has what it takes to knock him off the top in the form of Tatanka. Shawn says Tatanka has the shot he has been waiting for, but Tatanka is living in a dream world and is about to be smacked back into reality when he finds out why he is the WWF Intercontinental Champion.

We see the contract signing between Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Yokozuna for the WWF Championship match at WrestleMania 9, courtesy of Wrestling Challenge. WWF President Jack Tunney is there to moderate the contract signing. Yokozuna is introduced, followed by Bret. Yokozuna and Bret stare down, then eventually sit on opposite ends of the table. Bret and Yokozuna sign their contracts, and Yokozuna stares at Bret while signing while Bret's eyes are on his contract. Both men then stand up as Mr. Fuji says that this is official and that Yokozuna will become the new WWF Champion while saying "Sayonara" to Bret. Bret tells Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna to keep one thing in mind: he will be completely in focus and 100%, and that they will find out why he is the WWF Champion. Yokozuna then shoves the table into Bret, then shoves him to the mat and stomps him near the corner before hitting him with a Banzai Drop. Referees and officials rush in to command Yokozuna to leave the ring, and despite being hurt, Bret is briefly able to get up before falling down again. Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna then leave the ring, then Bret tries to get on his feet again as he picks up the WWF Championship. He does, but it obvious that he is hurt.

The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) beat Barry Hardy and Dwayne Gill.

We see a tribute video for the very first inductee into the WWF Hall of Fame, the late Andre the Giant.

During the WrestleMania 9 report, we hear from Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase and Irwin R. Schyster) DiBiase says Hulk Hogan may have his fans fooled, but not them, and that while he may be avenging Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, he is also taking the WWF tag team titles away from them as well as the praise, glory and adulation that comes with them to feed his ego, and says that isn't happening. Irwin R. Schyster says they have a pocket full of kryptonite in the form of a armor piercing briefcase. We then hear from The Megamaniacs (Brutus and Hogan). Brutus says that if Money Inc. thinks they can hurt him, they have another thing coming as Hulk Hogan tried to break his mask with a machine gun and an M-67 Abrams tank, but nothing happened. Hogan tells the camera to get a look at the pump in his python, and Jimmy Hart says it is because he puts kryptonite in his cereal every morning. Hogan says he wishes he had Superman here, as he would beat him in an arm wrestling match. Hogan says he is back because the little Hulkamaniacs believed in him and lived through him, and became his heroes while he was gone as they set the stage for what is about to happen. He says Hulkamania has gained power and momentum, and it will become greater than ever. We also hear from Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. Bearer tells Harvey Wippleman that WrestleMania 9 is a week away, and he can already smell the formaldehyde and Giant Gonzales is gone. The Undertaker says the sands now fall rapidly through the hourglass, and soon Giant Gonzales will take his rightful place along with the other battered corpses in the graveyard, and he will possess his soul.

"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats an unnamed opponent. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Mr. Perfect, who says that Luger will realize there is only one Mr. Perfect after WrestleMania, and that is him.

Sean Mooney advertises the Raw tapings for April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, as well as WrestleMania 9. We hear from Razor Ramon, who says that WrestleMania 9 is right around the corner, and tells Bob Backlund that he is the past and to look at his future. We also hear from Crush, who says that the time has come, and while Doink has tricks up his sleeves and is one heck of a wrestler. He tells him to bring his tricks and his skills, as he will take him for a ride and show him who the real pineapple head is.

We see a replay of the aftermath of the contract signing between Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Yokozuna to end the show.

Next week: Giant Gonzales, Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Shawn Michaels are live from Las Vegas!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 1, 1993

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship against Fatu with the Sharpshooter despite the dirty tactics from Afa and Samu. Throughout the episode, Rob Bartlett dresses as Elvis.

At Wrestlemania 9, Undertaker takes on Giant Gonzales, Tatanka takes on Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental title, Mr. Perfect takes on "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart defends the WWF Championship against Yokozuna.

Vince McMahon interviews Crush live from Hawaii. He plans to crush Doink's head at WrestleMania 9.

Doink beats Koko B. Ware with the Stump Puller. "Elvis" interviews Doink after the match, and Doink hands him the present he came to the ring with: a small pie with a berry in it and a bigger pie to the face.

Vince McMahon interviews Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster), and mentions James Robinson's retirement from American Express, saying Robinson is getting pocket change for his retirement package. As for The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake). all they've done to Money Inc. is cut their losses by taking Jimmy Hart away from them, and plan to prove how soft they are by putting the WWF World Tag Team Championships on the line at WrestleMania 9.

"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats P.J. Walker. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, who spouts praises for Luger while saying that "Elvis" is really George Steinbrenner. After the match, Luger makes fun of P.J. Walker's physique before slapping him to the ground.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Duane Gill and Barry Hardy.

Next week: Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) take on Virgil and "El Matador" Tito Santana! Also, Mr. Perfect takes on "The Model" Rick Martel!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for May 23, 1992

The Undertaker beats Bill Pierce. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Mr. Fuji and The Berserker. Mr. Fuji says that he and The Berserker will put The Undertaker six feet under, and The Berserker says he will kick The Undertaker's teeth in, shove him in a coffin and put him back in a grave where he belongs.

We hear from Papa Shango, who tells The Ultimate Warrior that he has the final possession to complete his curse on him; he owns his spirit, which means he owns Warrior.

Virgil beats Dwayne Gill with a sleeper hold.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says he thinks all the tax cheats who filed for an extension need to know that cheating on their taxes is highly illegal.

Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Mark Kay and Jim Powers.

We hear from High Energy. Koko says they are still on the move and on a natural high that the kids love them. Owen says there is so much electricity that he can feel a spark, and any team that gets in the ring with them is in for a shock on their way to the top. We also hear from "The Model" Rick Martel, who says he is so hot, he sizzles. He says he is in demand everywhere, for he is a trendsetter. He says that everyone is wearing Tatanka's feathers because everyone wants to look like "The Model," and he warns Tatanka not to mess around with him, as more than the feathers might be missing on him next time.

The British Bulldog beats Barry Hardy. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Repo Man, who says dogs have ruined his business, but The British Bulldog will not, for he has a choke collar for him and he knows how to take the bite out of a dog.

We hear from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Mr. Perfect, who are outside with a woman for a picnic. Flair says some people take life way too seriously, but not him and Perfect. For them, life is a picnic, and they enjoy the best of what life has to offer every single day. However, there is only one problem: Miss Elizabeth won't leave Flair alone, calling his telephone, sending him telegrams and knocking on his door. Flair says Elizabeth is permanently on the outside looking in. Perfect says it's springtime and asks Flair to cut Elizabeth some slack, but Flair says they are booked and Elizabeth is out. Flair says he understands Miss Elizabeth's frustration, but there is no coming back, even with the messages left on the answering machine, which Perfect plays on the nearby boombox. Perfect says "Macho Man" Randy Savage bought the cow, but Flair got the milk for free, and Flair tells Elizabeth that while she may not be coming back, the WWF Championship is.

We hear from Crush, who says that he strives to be - and plans to be - number one in the World Wrestling Federation. He knows he has a big mountain to climb, but he will crush anybody who gets in his way. He also warns the bullies and garbage in the World Wrestling Federation that at 6'7" and 320 pounds, he can be anybody's worst nightmare. We also hear from The Genius and the Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly), who boast about their undefeated streak while they mock The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Paul Ellering for using dirty tricks against them as they stay on top for a long time.

The Mountie beats Bobby Knight. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Sgt. Slaughter, who salutes all the brave men and women who died protecting the United States of America before telling The Mountie that he is in the fight of his life for he will never surrender. After the match, The Mountie makes Bobby Knight beg for mercy with his shock stick, but Knight runs away as referee Tim White tries to get The Mountie away from Knight. The Mountie then demands his theme song be played, and he sings to it.

WWF Crunch Classic will be available this Thursday on Coliseum Home Video.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Ultimate Warrior on the stage. Warrior says he stands before his fans and Papa Shango to let them know that any weakness in his physcial condition has been turned into a greater strength, and asks how a force of Warriors such as the ones behind him that leave the entire world spellbound fall under a spell of Papa Shango's, and says that while he is not in control of his destiny, his Warriors stand behind him and are in control of such things. He says that his fans belive that the voodoo that Papa Shango possess is another challenged that must be stopped, conquered and survived. Suddenly, a greenish-black liquid drips from Warrior's head, and The Warrior leave.

The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke) beat Vince Sola and The Dublin Destoyer.

Kamala beats Kerry Davis.

The current issue of WBF Magazine - containing an article about the WBF and WWF's anti-steroid stance - will be on newsstands this coming Tuesday.

We hear from Shawn Michaels, who says he can remember a time when Bret "Hit Man" Hart was the premier poster boy of the WWF, when Hart had a youthful energy and could do no wrong. He tells Bret his days are behind him and that the future is bright for him, and says the WWF Intercontinental Championship will not be his for long, as he is rocking the WWF starting with Bret and the title will soon be coming to him. We also hear from The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon). Earthquake asks Jimmy Hart how he is sleeping at night knowing that they are on his tail and out to put a finish to all of his family members, and says that when they get done with Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase and Irwin R. Schyster), they will have the tag team gold again. Typhoon asks Money Inc. how it feels now that their whole world is falling down around them and there is nothing they can do about it.

Next week: The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon)! The Big Boss Man! The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk)! Papa Shango! An update on The Ultimate Warrior!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for May 16, 1992

Shawn Michaels beats Sonny Blaze. During the match, it is announced that an article titled "Separating The Men From The Boys" concerning Shawn and Bret "Hit Man" Hart is in the newest issue of WWF Magazine.

We hear from The Mountie, who says he had a feeling of power when he shocked Sgt. Slaughter last week, and says that Slaughter will surrender to him.

Tatanka beats Barry Hardy. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Tatanka, who tells "The Model" Rick Martel he has overcome being blinded with Arrogance, but that he will now seek revenge for disgracing his heritage by walking around with the feathers he took from him.

The Berzerker beats Scott Taylor by count-out after tossing Taylor out of the ring. During the match, it is announced that a poster of The Undertaker is included in Posters II, now on newsstands.

We hear from "El Matador" Tito Santana, who says there is always something going on in the World Wrestling Federation that causes a lot of excitement; however, not every wrestler is able to handle it. He says he has seen it all, and he knows what it takes to get to the top, and he knows that there are individuals who will do whatever it takes and take people out of wrestling to do it. He, however, will keep on digging on his way to the top, and he thanks the fans for their support, as he needs it now more than ever. We also hear from The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs). Sags tells High Energy (Koko B. Ware and "The Rocket" Owen Hart) that their high-flying won't cut it in Nastyville, and Knobbs says they have been tag team champions before and they will be again, and that they are coming at High Energy with everything they've got.

We hear from Crush, who is in a junkyard as he says that if you were him, you would know how tough it is to crush your opponents every night. He then shows what he does to relax, unwind and be himself: crush a car in an auto compactor.

Repo Man beats Jay Sledge by submission. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from The British Bulldog - who is taking some time off on doctor's orders - who says Repo Man's rope backfired with him, and that Repo Man will find out that his bite is worse than his bark. After the match, Repo Man wraps his rope around Jay Sledge's neck.

Sean Mooney announces the Personal Fitness Expo '92 taking place in Long Beach, California on June 13th and 14th at the Long Beach Convention Center. We then hear from Skinner, who asks the fans if they have been keeping score and keeping track of all the Superstars he have knocked off. He says that 85% of the Superstars are wearing his brand after being spat on, and says that when summer comes, it will be time to turn up the heat and make it as hot as a day in the Everglades. We also hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that everyone talks about the excellence of execution and how hard it is to live up to it. He came close to getting his bell rung at WrestleMania 8, but he walked out with the Intercontinental title and he is back on stop, and he will stay there as he takes on anyone anytime and anywhere. He says that if Shawn Michaels wants to be the first, that is fine with him, as he has a lot of respect for him and all the wrestlers of the World Wrestling Federation. However, Shawn is up against the excellence of execution.

The Big Boss Man beats Glenn Ruth. Before the match, Mr. Perfect announces that Shawn Michaels has left the building, and Vince McMahon announces that the person who has something against Boss Man has served his time and is now out on the streets. After the match, a loud voice is heard, telling Boss Man that he has done his time and that he is coming for him.

The Ultimate Warrior beats Brian Knobbs despite being nailed with a steel chair by Jerry Sags. During the match, Knobbs rips a wristband off of The Ultimate Warrior, and Papa Shango shows up and takes it with him to the back. After the match, Warrior knocks the heads of Jimmy Hart and Jerry Sags into each other, then Papa Shango shows up and goes into some sort of trance. Suddenly, Warrior doubles over on the ring apron and falls to the floor as Papa Shango's curse takes hold, and officials have to check on Warrior before helping him to the back.

Backstage, The Ultimate Warrior is placed on a gurney, and Warrior projectile vomits as officials and EMTs try to keep Warrior from convulsing.

Before the next match, The Genius reads a poem: "Here is to the Legion of Sissies / a fate much worse than doom / from L.O.D. to L.O.S. / it's worse than you presume / As sure as I'm The Genius with The Brothers Beverly / Hawk, Animal and Ellering are now the sissies three."

The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly) beat Bobby Knight and "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Paul Ellering. Ellering says he has had it up to hear with The Beverly Brothers and all their "sissy talk," and he wants them completely wiped out. Hawk and Animal say "No problem." After the match, one of The Beverly Brothers's opponents gets "LOS" painted on their chest, then place a fake mohawk cap on top of their head before slapping them.

We hear from Virgil, who thanks the fans all around the world for being behind him 100%, as the competition is sky high and a guy named Papa Shango is around. He says that together, he and the fans can conquer the world and he can take on some of the strange guys in the World Wrestling Federation. We also hear from Repo Man, who says his job is never done as he has to do his job in the middle of his night. He says he owns The British Bulldog, and says he will put the leash on and choke him if he barks too long.

It is announced that The Ultimate Warrior has stopped convulsing and that an update on his condition will be available next week.

Next week: The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke)! Kamala! The Undertaker! Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster)!