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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Final Impact - Impact Wrestling recap for February 16, 2023

In memory of Jerry Jarrett, 1942 - 2023.



"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo beats Steph de Lander with the Fujiwara Arm Bar. After the match, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw attacks Purrazzo from behind, then Jai Vidal holds Deonna down so that she can toss a bowl of chili at her. Deonna ducks the chili, which gets all over Jai Vidal, then Deonna shoves Gisele's face into the chili on Jai Vidal.

KUSHIDA beats Chris Bey.



Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and Tommy Dreamer meet with Bully Ray, who tells Dreamer to tell Mickie James to keep her mouth shut if he wants to be a good friend to her. Santino Marella then proposes that at No Surrender, David LaGreca will be the moderator for the very first in-ring edition of Busted Open Radio. Dreamer says he does not want to do this and that they both should go their own way, and Bully Ray agrees. Bully then tells Dreamer to leave Impact and cry a river elsewhere, andBully and Dreamer argue until Marella tells them both of them have a chance to work things out. Bully Ray agrees to this and leaves the room, and Dreamer is relieved to see Bully Ray leave the room.

Steve Maclin beats Rhino with Heath's Wake-Up Call to qualify for the Four-Way World Championship #1 Contender's match at No Surrender.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Masha Slamovich. Masha says that Mickie James does not see her as a threat and that she attacked her for it, but that that Mickie has not understood yet and it will become clear to Mickie soon. She wants Mickie to sit in the front row and watch her destroy Alisha Edwards.

Before the next match, Zicky Dice mentions Johnny's road to fifty wins and a World Championship match, then promises Swinger his first victory, as he has found someone with a worst record and says there is no way he can lose to them. That person is Barry Horowitz.

Barry Horowitz beats Johnny Swinger with a roll-up from an abdominal stretch after the distraction from The Demon.



Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Moose. Moose says Joe Hendry humiliates people and that he humiliated The Major Players (Matt Cardona and Brian Myers), then says he does not get humiliated, he gets even. Moose then produces a baseball bat and leaves.

Backstage, Moose is seen smashing what is supposed to be Joe Hendry's car with a baseball bat. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and says that the car is his, then Hendry shows up. Marella puts Moose and Hendry in a Dot Combat Match for the Digital Media title at No Surrender.

Heath beats Eddie Edwards to qualify for the Four-Way World Championship #1 Contender's match at No Surrender. after the thunder from PCO's entrance is seen and heard. After the match, Heath tells Eddie to look behind him, and Eddie sees PCO. PCO and Eddie brawl in the ring, and PCO comes out on top. Eddie is forced to flee as PCO goes for the PCO-Sault.



Backstage, The Design (Deaner, Kon, Angels) talks with Callihan. Deaner says that at No Surrender, Kon will stpe in to the ring with Frankie Kazarian, but before then, they have been challenged to a tag team match next week by Frankie Kazarian and Yuya Uemura. Deaner mentions that Frankie is questioning Callihan's decision to join The Design. Deaner then says that he and Callihan will step into the ring against Kazarian and Uemura next week, which leads to the fifth deadly step. When Callihan asks about the step, Angels tells him to show up next week to find out.

We hear from Father James Mitchell, Marti Bell and Allysin Kay. He says that his boss - Rosemary's father - requires fealty, and that the lack of fealty has left her father angry and sending The Hex (Allysin Kay and Marti Bell) to get the Knockouts Tag titles. Allysin says they are here to "hexterminate" the competition, and Marti says they will win the Knockouts Tag titles like they have won gold everywhere else. James Mitchell tells The Hex they have done a good job, then says he has some havoc to tend to. As he does, he says that the worst part of selling one's soul is not getting a lot of sleep, and after James Mitchell leaves, he find out that The Hex read the fine print and did not sell their souls to the devil.

Mickie James guests on commentary for the next match.

Masha Slamovich beats Alisha Edwards. After the match, Slamovich puts Alisha Edwards in a rear naked choke, then Mickie James runs into the ring and pulls Slamovich off of Alisha. This leads to Slamovich putting Mickie in a rear naked choke, and referees have to break the hold.



We hear from Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus. Steve says that from this day forward, Trey Miguel's own symbol stands for the moment he got in his head. He then says that if Trey is willing to defend the X Division Championship, win, lose or draw, he will leave him alone. He then says that if Trey is willing to defend the X Division Championship, win, lose or draw, he will leave him alone, then raises the stakes and states that this also says this needs to end in a raging crescendo, and proposes that their match be a Monster's Ball Match.

Backstage, Dirty Dango and Director of Authority Santino Marella meet with Jonathan Gresham and "Speedball" Mike Bailey and makes their match official for No Surrender. Dirty Dango then says they get a chance to scout each other next week in a match with The Motor City Machine Guns. Marella makes that match official, but tells Dirty Dango not to make matches after Gresham and Bailey leave. Barry Horowitz then shows up and wants the same deal as Johnny Swinger: 50 wins to a world title match. When Marella puts him in a match with Rhino, Horowitz reneges and decides to go out on top with a 1-0 record.

Rich Swann beats Kenny King after countering the Royal Flush with an inside cradle. After the match, Kenny King attacks Rich Swann, then grabs a chair from underneath the ring. Suddenly, Josh Alexander shows up and takes the chair from Kenny, but is inadvertently superkicked by Swann when Kenny gets out of the way.



Thursday, May 28, 1998

Thunderstruck - Thunder recap for May 28, 1998

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up to start tonight's show. He says that nobody knows more than he does what it is like to be caught in a tough situation and what emotions runs through his body time in and time out, every time he steps in the ring and gives all that he has. He then mentions there is one man in the dressing room who his heart goes out to, as he is playing tug-of-war with his conscience and the fans are not helping. He asks Sting to understand that he knows where he is coming from as people pull from him on both sides of the nWo and want him to make a decision, and tells him that the red-and-black is not and will never be Sting. Bret also tells Sting that he has the key to his wrestling future, and if Sting hears him out, Bret can take him to the top and he will never need the fans again.

The Barbarian beats Jim Powers following the distraction by Jimmy Hart.

Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho on the ramp. Jericho shows up with a sign saying "Conspiracy Victim," and says he feels pretty bad after he and WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon had a confrontation on Monday night, and apologizes, saying it will never, ever happen again. He asks Dillon to come listen to what he has to say. Schiavone reminds Jericho that Dillon is not here, and asks Schiavone to hold the sign - with the arrow pointing at him - as he calls Dillon a "fat, balding, unethical, hypocritical heathen" for having the gall to insult him in front of his peers, family and Jerichoholics worldwide on national television, and says it is not over. On Monday, he will go to Washington, DC and find the jurisprudence that Dillon is asking for to reinstate him as WCW Cruiserweight Champion, and when that happens, Dillon will never intimidate or screw with him ever again, for this is war.

The British Bulldog and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beat High Voltage (Ronnie Rage and Kenny Kaos).

The black-and-red nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Konnan, Lex Luger, "Macho Man" Randy Savage"), now with new music, shows up. Nash says he has heard Bret "The Hit Man" Hart running his mouth earlier tonight, and Savage says they have something important to say, but there is only one man who can say it, and Lex Luger is the man. Luger says that sometimes in life, you have to go by your gut instinct to do what feels right, and he could go into a thousand reasons why he is the Wolfpac; however, it is bigger than any individual in the ring right now and it is happening right here and all over the country. He says Monday night felt right for him, that he turned his back on nobody despite holding the WCW banner for years, and that he still respects WCW. He says that when the ship is ready to sail and you have to make a decision whether or not to play in the ballgame, he is always a player and that is why he is in the Wolfpac right now. Luger then announces that he is not here just to talk about himself; he is also here to talk about Sting, who he has stuck with through thick and thin for years. He says he has talked to Sting on Monday night, and that everybody - he, the fans and even Sting himself - felt it that night, and he asks Sting to "take that step" and cross over to the Wolfpac and became part of the greatest force assembled in professional wrestling right now, as the Wolfpac is just too sweet.

Van Hammer beats Glacier by disqualification after Saturn shows up and hits Glacier with a standing side kick after Glacier puts Van Hammer in the Rings of Saturn. After the match, Saturn attacks both men, then Raven runs into the ring and hits Hammer with the Evenflow DDT while Saturn hits Glacier with the Death Valley Driver. Afterwards, Raven pleads with Saturn to re-join him and become a team again, as they have been friends since childhood and he has always been there for him. Saturn joins Raven's side again, then the two of them attack random people - first a concession stands worker, then a ring crew member - when Raven thinks those people are Mortis. Suddenly, a man dressed as a technician hits Raven in the head with a cookie sheets, then removes his headgear and runs away from Raven's riot squad after throwing the Mortis mask at Raven. Saturn and the riot squad then help Raven to the back.

Booker T beats "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit in the second match of their Best of Seven Series. Both men have now won one match apiece. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Benoit on the ramp. Benoit admits Booker T has undeniable talent, but he questions his heart, as this is a best of seven series and Booker T will find out what he is made of. He also says Booker T will find out why they call him "The Crippler."

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Brad Armstrong.

Saturn beats Barry Darsow after Darsow argues with referee Mickey Jay.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Barry Horowitz.

Eric Bischoff and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart show up with the black-and-white nWo. Bret says the wrestling world is full of broken heroes and Sting is just another one like him, and he is the only person that Sting can trust as he has always had his back and that Sting would still be World Heavyweight Champion if he had his way. Bret tells Sting that unlike the fans, he respects him, and that they both have plenty in common. He also claims that nobody in the Wolfpac is trustworthy following past events, and says that even he doesn't trust Lex Luger. As he wants to know where Sting stands, Bret says he knows Sting's true colors: black-and-white. As Bret tells Sting to make up his mind, the nWo Wolfpac (Kevin Nash, Lex Luger, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Miss Elizabeth, Konnan) shows up, and Nash tells Bret that he can run his mouth all night long, as everybody all over the country knows that Sting needs to be with them. Bret says he begs to differ, and that Sting belongs to him as he calls the Wolfpac "scum." Nash says they could sit here all night long and discuss this, but Sting has made up his mind and will make the right decision: black-and-red. The Giant then gets out of the ring and brawl with Nash, and both factions of the nWo brawl as the show ends.

Monday, May 11, 1998

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for May 11, 1998

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, who will be facing "Macho Man" Randy Savage at Slamboree. Hart says Savage is nothing but a big chicken who has been ducking him for so long and has suddenly crawled out of his rock and sucked up so much courage in order to challenge him. Hart says Savage dreams about being the best there was, the best there is and the best there ever will be, but the problem is that he's been standing in his way all along. Bret says Savage has slinked down to WCW, but now he's in WCW with him, and he plans to prove that he is as great as he says he is. Upon the crowd reaction, he says it's not easy being a hero and interprets it as thanklessness. He then says that when Savage sucker-punched him in the nose, he found out the hard way when he put him in the Sharpshooter that his courage snapped before his legs. At Slamboree, he will stomp a hole in Savage's gut and prove he is the excellence of execution.

We see a performance by The Nitro Girls.

Disco Inferno beats Barry Horowitz with a spinning neck breaker to break a losing streak.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up, and says if it wasn't for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan wouldn't have the WCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. At Slamboree, if Bret thinks he can get the Sharpshooter on his again, he can go ahead and try it, for if he can't, he'll die trying. Savage himself cannot wait for Slamboree, and wants to challenge someone he has known for a long time. He calls out Hogan, saying the two of them have to go one more time in the squared circle. As the crowd chants "Hogan sucks," Savage challenges Hogan - whom he calls "a bald-headed reject from the glue factory," a "prima-donna" and a carrot dangler - for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Savage promises he will not only take the World title back, but that he will also take the carrot Hogan dangles and make it feel like a cactus for Hogan when he sticks it where the sun doesn't shine.

Kidman beats Juventud Guerrera after Kidman grabs on to the referee, allowing Reese to hit Juvi with a choke bomb. After the match, Reese carries Juventud Guerrera to the back.

Eric Bischoff shows up on a motorcycle and gets in the ring. He wonders what the fans are thinking, as well as WWF owner Vince McMahon is thinking, especially after D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac, "Road Dog" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) has been wanting to see him. Bischoff says Vince only sends them where Vince knows he won't be at. He tells X-Pac (whom he addresses under his real name, Sean Waltman) that if he wants an apology from him, he can bite him as he apologizes to no one. Bishchoff says he's got a better idea. Since he sees X-Pac as "Vince's puppet," he sends a message to Vince. He tells Vince he's going to be in his backyard - Worcester, Massachusetts, to be exact - this Sunday, saying that if Vince wants him, he'll be there. He tells Vince to consider this an open invitation, and all he has to do is show up at Slamboree and it'll be the two of them in the ring. Bischoff warns the fans that if they think Vince McMahon has the guts to show up, they had better not buy the pay-per-view as he won't have the guts to show up. Nevertheless, Bischoff says he will be there, waiting to knock him out.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls. Once again, Alex Wrights hows up and starts dancing, but security tosses him out once again.

Scott Norton beats Yuji Nagata. Sonny Onoo is seen clapping for Norton both during and after the match.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund plus the WCW Hotline with another report from Mike Tenay which chronicles the feud between Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "Macho Man" Randy Savage.

Hugh Morrus quickly beats Jim Powers.

Kevin Nash and Konnan of the nWo Wolfpac are seen heading down the stands to the ring. Nash says that two years ago, he and Scott Hall formed what is now known as the New World Order, and that "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan was out in the mountains making a movie when he saw the train leaving and decided to climb aboard. He says that the nWo has had some good times and, lately, some bad times. He then says there is only one nWo: the boys in the black and red. He knows Hogan and Eric Bischoff has been walking around with their heads held high, but they'll need more than that tonight. He's managed to get a sneak peak at Hogan's intinerary and know that Hogan is coming to the arena tonight. He calls out Hogan, telling him to come to the ring and admit that he is the better man and join the Wolfpac. He then tells the fans - and Hogan - that if they wondered what Godzilla looked like, we're looking at him. He and Konnan then tell Hogan that if he's going to use "4 life" and "too sweet," to do it right.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the second hour.

Ultimo Dragon beats Johnny Swinger with the Dragon Sleeper. During the match, Chavo Guerrero Jr. shows up without his uncle Eddie Guerrero and cheers on Ultimo Dragon just before the end of the match. Chavo tries to shake Ultimo Dragon's hand after the match, but Eddie shows up and pushes and slaps Chavo only for Chavo to fight back. Eddie decides that if Chavo wants to hit him, to let Chavo hit him, and gets on his knees and allows him the first strike. Ultimo Dragon puts Eddie in the Dragon Sleeper instead, and Chavo has to pull Ultimo Dragon off of him. Eddie Guerrero attacks and stomps Ultimo Dragon, and Chavo tries to stop that as well before Eddie leaves.

"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes shows up. He announces that before the night is over, Kevin Nash is going to be in "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan's face. He tells Hogan and Eric Bischoff is setting a meeting at the table that he set for them years ago, and says they are not doing right by the New World Order by going after the Wolfpac and firing Syxx. He also talks about how he took in Scott Hall and made him the coolest dude on the planet, and says that Scott Hall is going through some personal problems. He says Hall will fix these problems and be at Slamboree. Dusty then tells "Macho Man" Randy Savage to stop bitching, as the Wolfpac has no pecking order and that he has always seen eye-to-eye with Hogan. He then says he has just talked to Hall and confirms he will be at Slamboree, and says Nash will be in Hogan's face before the night is over.

Goldberg retains the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship against Len Denton.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon, who brings Raven along with him. It is announced that a grievance has been filed by Raven due to attacks from Diamond Dallas Page as well as a food vendor interfering in Hammer vs. Saturn last week. Dillon makes no bones about the fact that he does not like Raven, and says that Raven's attorney has argued that WCW have placed him in an unsafe working environment and have effectively breached his contract. Raven says this is a breach of contract unless he is protected. Dillon has announced that WCW has come to an agreement with Raven's attorney and have hired four riot control officers to protect Raven and make an effort to provide a better, safe working environment. Raven says he is happy as the riot control officers show up, and calls for his Flock to join him in the ring. Raven says he will find his assailant and make him feel his pain, and says that he will never fight Diamond Dallas Page due to how he destroyed him at Spring Stampede, but after his unmitigated attack on him on Thunder and once again on MTV on Saturday, he has no recourse but to fight him again in Slamboree on his terms: a Bowery Death Match, which is a Last Man Standing Match in a steel cage. He then addresses the internal strife between Hammer and Saturn in the Flock, and that it was settled the same way all Flock business is handled: in a fair fight. Raven tells Saturn if he he has anything to say, to come out and say it right now. Saturn shows up as Kidman calls Saturn the biggest loser there ever is. Reese and Sick Boy beat up Hammer, then Saturn hits Hammer with the Death Valley Driver. Raven then announces that Saturn is his enforcer, and stays with him permanently. All of a sudden, Jerry Flynn, who is scheduled to face him in a match right now, attacks Saturn from behind, starting their match in an impromptu manner.

Saturn beats Jerry Flynn.

Fit Finley retains the WCW World Television Championship against Rage after Booker T stops Kaos from interfering in the match. "THe Crippler" Chris Benoit shows up and attacks Booker T, and WCW security, officials and referees have to restore order. WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon is also there, and announces that both Booker T and Benoit's individual matches are cancelled so that both men can face each other later tonight. He also announces there must and will be a winner, as the winner facing Fit Finley for the Television title this Sunday at Slamboree.

We see another performance by The Nitro Girls.

This week's Nitro Party prize pack winner is Tristy Scott from the Dyersberg, Tennessee YMCA. We see footage from his Nitro Party.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Lenny Lane. After the match, Page accepts Raven's challenge for a Bowery Death Match at Slamboree, then calls him out so he can make him feel the bang right now. Raven shows up by his riot squad and stands at the stage, then leaves.

Pyrotechnics signal the start of the third hour.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan shows up with Brian Adams, The Disciple, Vincent and Eric Bischoff. Hogan says it's great to see the black and white on all the nWo-ites who worship him, then says he's on top of the mountain as his new movie 3 Ninjas: High Noon At Mega Mountain, which is now in theaters, he is the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, and he is spending Ted Turner's money to film Assault On Death Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He says that when you're with the nWo, you're with the nWo for life, and this applies to Kevin Nash, Konnan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Hogan says that when the Nwo was formed, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall were looking for direction to make their way to the top as they didn't have enough on their own to get there. He then puts the cart before the horse and says he has heard what "Macho Man' Randy Savage has had to say earlier in the night. He announces there will be a World title match tonight, and that everyone will see him beat Savage one more time with a clean-cut victory so he can return to the movie set and film another movie. He then addresses Kevin Nash and says he's heard what he has to say, too, and says the best thing he can do is get him out here so he can face the music, and calls Nash out. Kevin Nash shows up and gets in the ring, and tells Hogan to take his wife's sunglasses off. Hogan says he'll do it when Nash takes his sister's teeth out. Hogan then tells Nash to apologize to the nWo-ites as "black and red just don't get out." He also gives him one chance to let everyone in the arena know that he got a bit carried away while he was gone and confused everyone in the Wolfpac, and that Hogan is his and their leader and that he wants to get back on his good side. Nash says he's not apologizing for anything, and if Hogan thinks he can't go through everyone else in the ring to get to him, he's got another thing coming. Hogan tells Nash he doesn't come to a gunfight without a really big gun, and that he has a big gun that Nash can't handle. That big gun is The Giant, who is now wearing the black and white for a second time, revealing that The Giant has rejoined to go after Kevin Nash. The Giant beats up Nash, then spray paints "NWO" on Nash's back with black spray paint. After Hogan points and Nash and says that Nash is what WWF owner Vince McMahon will be to Eric Bischoff, Konnan, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and Savage show up, and the nWo white-and-black attack clear the ring.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Chris Jericho, who has no opponent for Slamboree. Jericho welcomes everyone to "Monday Night Jericho," then insists Okerlund address him as "Chris Jericho, Master of 1004 Holds, The Ayatollah of Rock 'n Rollah, The Paragon Of Virtue For The Entire Free World." He says he is the greatest Cruiserweight Champion of all time, having acquired masks, mahi-mahis and masks and that there is nothing else he can do. After tonight, he will retire the Cruiserweight title, as nobody can beat him for this belt. WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon shows up and admits that while Jericho has beaten everyone else on the division, he will have a match against 15 of the top cruiserweights in the world at Slamboree. Not only is the match just signed, but the winner takes on Jericho for the Cruiserweight title later that night, much to the surprise of Jericho. Jericho then dedicats the rest of his career to Dean Malenko, whose picture is now defaced, much to the surprise of Jericho. Suddenly, a man is seen heading down to the ring. That man is Dean Malenko's brother, Joe Malenko, who takes exception to everything that Jericho has said and done concerning the Malenko family recently. Jericho says that he has respect for the Malenko family and everything has been misconstrued, and that if Joe wants to take the picture and end it all, he can do it and it will never happen again. After Joe takes the picture, Jericho hits Joe in the back with the mannequin leg with Rey Mysterio Jr.'s knee pad wrapped around it.

We hear pre-recorded comments from Glacier, who says that whe he came to WCW, there was a lot of hype and fanfare that he lived up to. He says that there are now imitators of the move, and says he does the superkick, which he calls the Cryonic Kick, the best. If anyone else uses his move, he's taking them out.

Glacier beats Sick Boy. During the match, Glaicer accidentally hits Nick Patrick in the back of the head with a Cryonic Kick originally meant for Sick Boy, and Saturn takes advantage by hitting Glacier with a superkick. Glacier kicks out just in the nick of time (despite the bell ringing, Nick Patrick deems it a two-count) and hits Sick Boy with it again to get the win, then Saturn gets back in the ring, attacks Glacier and hits him with the Death Valley Driver.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Lex Luger. Luger says he came back from seeing Rick Steiner in the ER, and says that what Scott Steiner did last week was the most disgusting scenes he has ever witnessed in his 12 years in professional building. Luger says he doesn't run his mouth, takes on all comers and doesn't ask for much, but he asks WCW Executive Committee Chairman J.J. Dillon for a match with Scott Steiner, Brian Adams or both at Slamboree.

"The Crippler" Chris Benoit beats Booker T with the Crippler Crossface to face Fit Finley for the WCW World Television Championship at Slamboree. Booker T nearly kicks referee Mark Curtis, but Curtis ducks and Benoit avoids it. Booker T checks on Mark Curtis, allowing Benoit to lock in the Crippler Crossface in the center of the ring to get the win and the title shot.

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against "Macho Man" Randy Savage after The Disciple distracts the referee and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart nails Savage in the back with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Kevin Nash shows up, as does "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Piper says he's not here to fight Nash, declares Savage the winner by disqualification, and says the last time he saw Bret, he sucker-punched him. The last time he saw Savage, he used his head as a punching bag while he was chained to a cage. He says everyone is afraid to get between Bret and Savage, and announces he will be the special guest referee for Bret vs. Savage at Slamboree, and says he will call it down the middle, though he warns he may either feel like Sister Theresa or a Marine drill sergeant that night. He makes fun of Bret talking about how he's been screwed and how there's a new sheriff, then asks where that happened. He then warns Bret that if he uses the ropes during the Sharpshooter, he will field goal kick him like a Kansas City Chief. He also tells Savage that if Bret bites him in the throat, to not come whining to him and to bite back. In case of a low blow, the other person can feel free to hit the other guy with a low blow. As Piper keeps talking, The Giant shows up, but Hogan holds him back as Piper tosses the referee out of the ring. As Piper eggs the white-and-black attack of the nWo on, Sting is seen in the rafters at the end of the show.

Saturday, April 12, 1997

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for April 12, 1997

Owen Hart and The British Bulldog beat Barry Horowitz and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly.

A picture of a bloodied Vader on the cover and hot photos of Sable can be seen in the newest issue of Raw Magazine, available on newsstands this Tuesday.

Kevin Kelly interviews The Honky Tonk Man in the ring. Honky says that when someone like "Double J" Jesse Jackson takes his prized Gibson guitar and breaks it, it hurts him real bad. He says that the things have been happening in the WWF are hurting him real bad, but he has a boxcar load of shiny new guitars and he can promise everyone that on April 20th at In Your House, he will have his man there, and he can promise everyone that the hits are just going to keep on coming. He says that all you have to do is line them up, and he and his protege will knock them down, as he has "the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu" and his man will shake, rattle and roll.

Bart Gunn vs. Leif Cassidy ends in a no-contest when Mankind runs into the ring and applies the Mandible Claw to Bart Gunn. Just before this, Brian Pillman leaves the commentary to agitate Bart Gunn and Leif Cassidy but is unsuccessful.

Billy Gunn beats Freddie Joe Floyd with a spinning DDT off the top rope.

It's time for Sunny Undercover. Sunny says the hottest thing going in the WWF is the reconciliation of The British Bulldog, Owen Hart and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and that these three men want nothing more than to monopolize the championship gold of the WWF. They already have the European and tag team gold, but Bret plans on taking his frustrations out on Rocky Maivia and win the Intercontinental Championship for the third time. She also says that "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock is fair game for all the WWF Superstars after his actions at WrestleMania 13, but that it may be a "Beast" and not a Superstar that may beat Shamrock at his own game. Sunny then recaps Mankind burning The Undertaker with a fireball, and asks if The Undertaker could be horribly disfigured after his face was not seen during a recent interview. She also wants to know what is going on with Jim Cornetete, who is keeping a low profile after splitting with Owen Hart and The British Bulldog and trying to manage another tag team. She says that if Jim Cornette can't take Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon to the top of the tag team division, then she will be back and ringside and taking them to the tag team titles herself.

Saturday, March 29, 1997

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for March 29, 1997

Mankind beats "The Portuguese Man O'War" Aldo Montoya with the Mandible Claw. After the match, Mankind refuses to let go of the hold, and multiple referees have to get in the ring to pull Mankind off. Gerald Brisco gets in the ring, but Mankind applies the Mandible Claw on him.

Crush beats Barry Horowitz.

Histeria beats Venum.

"Double J" Jesse James beats Sonny Rogers.

The New Blackjacks (Blackjack Bradshaw and Blackjack Windham) beat Rod Bell and R.T. Williams. After the match, Jim Cornette shows up and tries to sign a management contract with The New Blackjacks, but The New Blackjacks tear up his contract, and when Cornette tries to pick up the pieces, Bradshaw holds him down while Windham kicks him square in the rear.

It's time for Sunny Undercover. Sunny says that following his loss to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin not only refused medical attention, but he also verbally abused three paramedics and physically abused their ambulance and tried to get in his own car with a concussion until WWF officials persuaded Austin to leave the driving to them. She also says "the new and improved" Bret would have been more than emotionally handicapped if Sycho Sid got his hands on him, and says that Sid was so angry that he tore the locker room apart in pursuit of Bret only to learn Bret was nowhere in sight, as Bret had left only seconds after the end of the match. As a result, Sid made a beeline to WWF Commissioner Gorilla Monsoon to get a match with Bret, and that the fans will have to wait to find out when it happens. Sunny then asks whose side Paul Bearer is really on, as Bearer trying to side with The Undertaker again may be a ploy for Mankind to get his hands on the WWF Championship. She then says that only a miracle can stop Owen Hart and The British Bulldog from splitting up, and that miracles can happen any time in the WWF. Sunny then says that a few days before the Slammy Awards, a certain WWF official who shall remain nameless came to her and explained to her that she could have a Slammy Award for Ms. Slammy if she just did a few favors for him However, she decided to keep her self-respect and her pride, as she did not need the title that badly. However, somebody else wanted the title of Ms. Slammy so badly that she ended up doing those favors in stead of Sunny. She then says the title doesn't matter to her, and that it is the fans that really matter to her.

Monday, July 22, 1996

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 22, 1996

Sunny and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) show up with a cake at the start of the show. We find out that it is meant for "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, and when Shawn sees it, it is used as bait for a sneak attack by The Smoking Gunns. However, Billy hears some Sweet Chin Music, and Shawn moves the cake towards Sunny before placing a fingerful of cake on Sunny's face. Sunny tries to dump the cake on her, but Ahmed slams it into her face and Shawn kisses the icing off her face not once, but twice. Shawn and Ahmed vs. The Smoking Gunns is over before the bell could even ring, but Ahmed and Shawn got the jump on Sunny and the Gunns.

"Wildman" Marc Mero beats The Goon after a brief fight in the cake icing on the floor outside of the ring. Before the match, WWF President Gorilla Monsoon says the tag team title match will take place later tonight to give Billy Gunn time to recover, and if The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) refuse to participate, they will be stripped of the WWF Tag Team Championships. Also, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin guests on commentary, and Vince McMahon interviews Jake "The Snake" Roberts via telephone. Roberts says he's done, but certainly not out, and both Stone Cold and Jerry "The King" Lawler make fun of his former drug and drink problems. Roberts says he will come back as soon possible, hopefully in two or three weeks but hopefully sooner. After Stone Cold makes fun of the Lex Express and presents the idea of doing his own version where he whips everyone's asses instead of shaking hands and kissing babies, it is announced that Stone Cold has a match against The Undertaker next week, and Stone Cold predicts that he will beat The Undertaker. Also on commentary, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is mentioned, and Steve Austin says that he would beat him if they got in the ring.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels thanks Sunny for the cake, and says that he and Ahmed Johnson plan to take all the championships tonight. He says that The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) can't get much action out of Sunny, but they can get plenty from them.

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Bob Backlund is seen campaigning in the crowd.

Earlier today, Clarence Mason was seen representing someone who was breaking into the World Wrestling Federation in a hearing with WWF President Gorilla Monsoon and other WWF officials.

Mankind beats Freddie Joe Floyd with the Mandible Claw.

Next week on Raw: Marc Mero vs. Vader! Sycho Sid vs. Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw!

Brian Pillman shows up before the commercial break. He joins in on commentary for the next match.

"Wildman" Marc Mero is interviewed backstage. Marc Mero says Vader is the biggest cat in his jungle, and he promises jungle warfare and Vader with a severe case of cat scratch fever. He tells Goldust that there are three things he doesn't do: tug on Superman's cape, spit in the wind and mess with Sable. He knows that Goldust is sending letters and presents to Sable, and if Goldust wants his attention, he's got it fully at SummerSlam.

Goldust beats Barry Horowitz.

Sunny says Ahmed Johnson and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels have no idea what being champions are all about, and that real champions don't conduct themselves like Ahmed and Shawn did at the beginning of the show. She calls The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) respectable champions, says that Billy Gunn is fine now, and that The Gunns are ready to defend the tag team titles as best as they can. She says that Shawn and Ahmed will not have their cake and eat it too. Billy Gunn says they brought down the heap, and now they're going to get it in the form of a side of The Smoking Gunns that they won't want to see. Bart Gunn says that Shawn and Ahmed will pay for what they did to Billy and Sunny.

Vince McMahon interviews Vader and Jim Cornette in the ring. Cornette brags about his team (Vader, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog) winning last night at In Your House, specifically Vader winning the match, and says that last night's win is the reason he went to WWF President Gorilla Monsoon and demanded a title shot against "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Cornette then asks Shawn if there was always the one kid who hid behind a tree and bullied him, and says that kid is now grown up and out there in the form of Vader. Cornette says Vader will grab him and shake him for change before taking the WWF Championship from him at SummerSlam, and that there is nobody who can whip Vader as he is the baddest man walking. He says that Michaels will walk into SummerSlam and enter the biggest nightmare of his life before losing the WWF Championship to him.

On Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Line: Will SummerSlam be The Undertaker's last match in the WWF?

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson beat The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) by disqualification after a man in a blue and black singlet with a silver helmet shows up and attacks Ahmed outside of the ring while officials try to stop him. Sunny cheers the mystery man on as he attacks Ahmed, and Shawn Michaels tries to get a piece of the guy to no avail. WHen we get a close-up of his face, Jerry "The King" Lawler notices that he looks like Ron Simmons. He then says to Sunny after she catches up with him "From this day forward...this kingdom is yours." The show ends with the guy in the helmet and Ahmed Johnson brawling again. The Smoking Gunns retain the WWF Tag Team Championships.

Monday, June 3, 1996

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 3, 1996

Goldust will put the WWF Intercontinental Championship on the line against Ahmed Johnson at King of the Ring.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly with the Million Dollar Dream to continue to the second round of the King of the Ring Tournament.

The King draws some art of himself beating The Ultimate Warrior.

Jim Ross says that Mankind is the most dangerous man to show up in the WWF, and that The Undertaker will be challenged like never before at King of the Ring. With that, Mankind vs. The Undertaker is set for King of the Ring.

The WWF Attitude Adjustment Your heads to Rockford, Illinois; Peoria, Illinois; Moline, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois and Salt Lake City, Utah!

Mankind beats Barry Horowitz with the Mandible Claw. Jim Ross then interviews Mankind in the ring, and Mankind hopes that The Undertaker will stand up and show just a little bit of pride or decide that there is no sense fighting a man who has nothing less to lose. He tells 'Taker he can't take his ear or teeth, because they're already gone. He then says that of all the things he's lost in life, he feels he's missed his mind the most, and at King of the Ring, The Undertaker will lose it all.

We see Goldust in his den of iniquity. Goldust claims that he saved Ahmed Johnson through "the breath of life," and that he didn't have it in his heart to let Ahmed Johnson die. It gave him great satisfaction, the same satisfaction one gets from eating chocolate. He wants to share that very taste with Ahmed. Goldust says he will retain the Intercontinental Championship at King of the Ring.

Sunny guests on commentary for the next match.

The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip) want a new manager, and are on a worldwide search for one on their way back to the top of the World Wrestling Federation. Suggestions can be sent at P.O. Box 3857, Stamford, CT 06905.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat Tekno Team 2000 (Troy and Travis). After the match, Vince McMahon interviews Clarence Mason via telephone, who accuses WWF President Gorilla Monsoon of assaulting him from behind as he was escorted to the back by Monsoon at In Your House: Beware of Dog.

Jenny Lee is the escort for Hunter Hearst Helmsley tonight, who happens to be very supportive of Hunter when Jerry "The King" Lawler asks her questions.

On Option 6 of the Superstar Line, Vince McMahon responds to "Billionaire Ted's" latest corporate raid.

Jake "The Snake" Roberts beats Hunter Hearst Helmsley to continue to the second round of the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Vince McMahon mentions the current happenings of Razor Ramon and Diesel, who "intend to pawn themselves off as the stars they once were in the WWF and to furthermore perpetrate some sort of ruse that they're still representing the World Wrestling Federation while actually under contract to a rival organization." (The rival organization is obviously World Championship Wrestling.) More info on this can be found on America On-Line and the Superstar Line.

Monday, April 1, 1996

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 1, 1996

Mankind beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly in his WWF debut with a submission hold that involves shoving his finger down Holly's esophagus. (Mankind also makes a habit of ripping his hair out and having a different theme play whenever he wins.)



We see the recap of the Hunter Hearst Helmsley-Marc Mero brawl from last night, where we find out that the name of Helmsley's escort from that night is Sable. She's sitting in the front row, ticket in hand, to see "Wildman" Marc Mero.

The encore for WrestleMania 12 is tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central.

The fans had the time of their lives at WrestleMania 12.

Marc Mero beats Isaac Yankem D.D.S. in his WWF debut. During the match, Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up and sits next to Sable, giving her a hard time. After the match, Helmsley tries to get away from Marc Mero, but Sable slaps Helmsley and jumps into Mero's arms. Helmsley is immediately held back when he goes into the crowd to go at Mero.

Next week on Raw: The Ultimate Warrior makes his Raw debut!

We see a segment with Ed Begley Jr. advertising the Weekly World News April Fools' Special.

A rematch for the WWF Tag Team Championships between The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) and new champions The Bodydonnas (Zip and Skip) is official for In Your House on April 28th!

The Bodydonnas (Zip and Skip) beat Barry Horowitz and "The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya with some interference from Sunny.

Bob Backlund is seen campaigning for United States President in the crowd.

We see more fans from the night of WrestleMania 12.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels in the ring. Shawn said he had plans in God's green earth, and now he has dance in God's blue heaven, and says that his title win last night was the biggest moment of his life. He thanks the fans for all their support. He says that there were times that he thought there was no way in the world to get back up, but thanks the fans for picking him back up. Next week, Michaels will be taking on Jerry "The King" Lawler, and that Diesel will be replacing Lawler on commentary in that match. Shawn says that we've all heard about Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, and says that Bret made a believer out of him and that he will always be a champion in his eyes and the eyes of the WWF. He wants Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Bret's family and the fans to know that he promises to wear the WWF Championship with the honor, dignity and class that Bret did in the past. After telling Lawler he plans to send him back to his white castle next week, he tells Diesel that they made good friends, but they make better enemies, and that Diesel will be hearing some Sweet Chin Music at In Your House.

Tonight's highlighted WWE Store item is a limited edition mat plaque of which 4800 will be made. Inside the plaque is a picture of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels with the title as well as a piece of the ring mat that he and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart fought for the WWF Championship on. Only $49.95 plus shipping and handling.

Ed Begley Jr. advertises the Weekly World News April Fools' Special again.

Next week on Raw, Ahmed Johnson and The British Bulldog have an arm wrestling match, and Yokozuna takes on Vader.

The Undertaker beats Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw by disqualification after The Undertaker is suddenly attacked by Mankind. Mankind then puts The Undertaker in his unique submission move as officials separate him from 'Taker.

Monday, March 18, 1996

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 18, 1996

It is revealed that last weekend at Madison Square Garden, Diesel lost his cool when he faced The Undertaker and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and hit both 'Taker and Hart - and his tag team partner, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels - with a steel chair.

The British Bulldog beats Jake "The Snake" Roberts by count-out when Jim Cornette grabs Roberts by the leg and pulls him out of a pinfall attempt only for Roberts to chase after Cornette with Revelations.

We see footage of both "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart training.

Goldust beats Fatu. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews Acting WWF President "Rowdy" Roddy Piper via telephone, who tells Goldust that he's the last person he'd want to meet on the street.

We look back at The Ultimate Warrior's victory against "Macho Man" Randy Savage at WrestleMania 7.

Vince McMahon interviews Camp Cornette (Jim Cornette, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Vader). Cornette tells Yokozuna, Ahmed Johnson and Jake "The Snake" Roberts that if they want a six-man tag match at WrestleMania, they've got it, but they'll need five more men on their side if they hope to stand a chance against Camp Cornette. Owen Hart tells Roberts that he'll choke the life out of him, tells Yokozuna that he carried him to WrestleMania and Ahmed Johnson that he has no brains to go along with his brawn. The British Bulldog tells Ahmed Johnson that The Bulldog is the WWF's strongest athlete, not Johnson. Cornette calls Yokozuna "a blithering idiot" and that he took him to the top, but he kept listening to Mr. Fuji. He also says that Vader is twice the man and twice the champion he ever will be. We then hear from Yokozuna, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Ahmed Johnson on the video wall, who tell Cornette to read the fine print next time because if Camp Cornette loses, Yokozuna gets five minutes in the ring with Cornette...and those five minutes are not going to be pretty.

We see footage of Diesel hitting "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels in the back with a steel chair at last weekend's show in Madison Square Garden. Shawn Michaels is then seen and heard saying "I'm gonna kick his seven foot ass."

On The Ross Report on Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Line: Why didn't Bret "The Hit Man" Hart come to the aid of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels yesterday at Madison Square Garden? Also, an injury update!

During Diesel vs. Barry Horowitz, Paul Bearer shows up with a casket, which he pushes to the side of the ring.

Diesel beats Barry Horowitz. After the match, Diesel grabs a wrench from the timekeeper's area and opens the casket only to find a dead body that looks just like him. Diesel is spooked.

We get a look at "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, The 1-2-3 Kid and Tatanka in the locker room...and not much else.

Diesel is seen looking for The Undertaker at the other end of the aisle.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels battles Leif Cassidy and Ahmed Johnson faces Owen Hart next week on Raw.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Tatanka when "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and The 1-2-3 Kid's interference attempt backfires.

We see the "Federal Turner Commission Hearing," which is eerily similar to Col. Jessep's memorable speech from A Few Good Men. WWF then asks people to write letters to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Mr. Robert Pitofsky, asking him not to approve the merger of Turner Broadcasting and Time-Warner as it would bring 50% of cable outlets into Ted Turner's control.

Monday, October 2, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 2, 1995

Razor Ramon beats The 1-2-3 Kid. During the match, Dean Douglas shows up to take some brief notes from the aisle before leaving. After the match, The 1-2-3 Kid strikes Razor Ramon, and the two of them keep fighting. The referee gets the idea, and we have a match after the match. During the commercial break, Razor counters a top rope attack from The Kid intoa power bomb and gets a second pinfall victory, and the three of them have a third match before the show goes back on the air. Razor beats The Kid a third time with a small package. They shake hands, and Razor raises The Kid's hand, but The Kid goes for a schoolboy pin, starting what looks like a fourth match, but then The 1-2-3 Kid then gives up.

It is announced that Diesel is defending the WWF Championship against The British Bulldog at In Your House, while Shawn Michaels will be defending the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Dean Douglas. Also, Undertaker will take on King Mabel, and Goldust makes his WWF debut against Marty Jannetty.

Before the next match, the WWF holds its very own poll: Is O.J. Simpson guilty? At 50 cents per call, all proceeds benefit the National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and the results will be revealed before the end of the show. (Available only in the Eastern and Central Time Zones.)

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Barry Horowitz after quite the effort from Horowitz. During the match, it is announced that last week's Raw was the most-watched episode ever.

Current USWA Tag Team Champions PG-13 (JC Ice and Wolfie D) beat Al Brown and Sonny Rogers. Before the match, we see pre-recorded comments from PG-13 where they call out The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn).

Yokozuna, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog take on Diesel, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker next week on Raw.

Dok Hendrix advertises the new signature Bret "The Hit Man" Hart T-shirt. For $16 plus $3.95 shipping and handling, you can get this shirt along with a classic WWF videocassette.

Bret "The Hitman" Hart beats Jean-Pierre LaFitte with the Sharpshooter. After the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler challenges Bret Hart to a fight. Hart knocks him over the barricade only to be attacked from behind by Dr. Isaac Yankem, D.D.S.

After the break, it is announced that due to Lawler's recent action, there will be a steel cage match between Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Dr. Isaac Yankem, D.D.S. on Raw in the coming weeks.

Jim Cornette says Yokozuna and Owen Hart are part of the six-man tag match next week to make things even when The Undertaker couldn't beat The British Bulldog by himself last week.

Diesel and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels are part of next week's six-man tag team match because they want to be, not to help The Undertaker. Nevertheless, The Undertaker says that their team will be the vultures, and when night falls, so will Yokozuna, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog.

51% of voters in the O.J. Simpson poll say that O.J. is not guilty.

Monday, July 3, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 3, 1995

Sycho Sid says Bam Bam Bigelow is a slow learner and will earn his PhD. in pain, but Bam Bam Bigelow says he's gonna set Sid on fire.

Jerry "The King" Lawler is back on commentary.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Mike Bell.

Ten lumberjacks have been confirmed for the WWF Championship Lumberjack Match at In Your House. Sid's side consists of Irwin R. Schyster, Kama, Eli Blu, Jacob Blu, and King Mabel. Diesel's side consists of Adam Bomb, Razor Ramon, Savio Vega, Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn.

Last week after Raw went off the air, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Shawn Michaels went at it after Jarrett wanted to defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Michaels, and Michaels took him and The Roadie again. Now that match is official for In Your House. The 1-2-3 Kid will also be taking on The Roadie.

Owen Hart and Yokozuna will be defending the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog) at In Your House.

The music video for "With My Baby Tonight" by "Double J" Jeff Jarrett is re-aired.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats The Brooklyn Brawler. During the match, it is mentioned that on the Superstar line that "The Million Dollar Man" has been trying to buy lumberjacks for Sid's side at In Your House, and that the WWF Superstar Hotline has info on who he's trying to recruit, which also involves some old friends.

The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog) take on Tatanka and King Kong Bundy next week on Raw.

Henry O. Godwinn beats Barry Horowitz.

Barry Didinsky advertises the Bam Bam Bigelow, the Shawn Michels all-over shirt and the Adam Bomb shirt. The Bam Bam Bigelow shirt is $20 plus shipping and handling, and one size fits all. The Adam Bomb shirt comes with a free Adam Bomb blimp.

Before the next match, it is discovered that Henry Godwinn is still at ringside as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Sycho Sid make their entrance. After the break, Henry Godwinn keeps Bam Bam Bigelow from entering the ring. This starts a brawl between Bigelow and Godwinn that officials have to break up.

Sycho Sid beats Bam Bam Bigelow when Henry Godwinn knocks Bigelow off the top rope as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase distracts the referee. After the match, Sycho Sid hits Bigelow with a power bomb, then DiBiase and Godwinn join Sid in the ring as the crowd chants for Diesel.

This past weekend, WWF Superstars were at the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut.

Waylon Mercy beats Jeff Hardy with a sleepeer hold. During the match, it is announced that Henry Godwinn will take King Kong Bundy's place in next week's tag team match agains The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog).

We finally see Dr. Isaac Yankem, DDS as Jerry "The King" Lawler sits in his office telling people about him.

Next week: Savio Vega! The Roadie!

Monday, June 5, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 5, 1995

The WWF blimp flew outside the arena, as Bob Backlund campaigns for President.

Savio Vega beats Kenny Kendall by submission in his Raw debut.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Tatanka and Sycho Sid plan to send Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow back to the hospital at King of the Ring.

We meet The Bodydonnas, Skip and Sunny, backstage.

Barry Didinsky announces the official King of the Ring T-shirt, only $18. The shirt also comes with a "Bob Backlund for President" lapel pin. When Skip and Sunny show up for their entrance, Sunny tells Barry he could stand to lose a few pounds. Sunny then calls herself and Skip the most physically fit athletes in the World Wrestling Federation.

Skip beats Barry Horowitz in his debut.

It's official: Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has answered Jerry Lawler's challenge for a Kiss My Foot Match at King of the Ring.

Jim Ross and Gorilla Monsoon take over on commentary for the next match.

The British Bulldog and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart fight to a time limit draw. Neither man qualifies for the King of the Ring tournament.

Jerry "The King" Lawler hasn't washed his feet in over two weeks...and at King of the Ring, he says Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will be kissing his disgusting, dirty royal feet.

Vince McMahon interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. Bret Hart has seen quite a few unique matches in the WWF, but says that Jerry "The King" Lawler's idea of a Kiss My Foot match is something so sick and diabolical that only Lawler would come up with it. As Lawler shows off his dirty foot at the commentary table, Bret Hart talks about how he let his family down. Vince notices what Lawler is doing, as does Bret Hart, and dedicates this match to his fans and family that he let down at In Your House, and says that when he wins, Lawler won't only be kissing his foot, he'll have the dirtier of his two feet shoved down his throat.

Jean-Pierre LaFitte beats Jerry Flynn. During the match, it is announced that Lex Luger will take on Yokozuna next week, and that match will determine who will qualify for the King of the Ring tournament and take on Razor Ramon in the first round.

Bob Backlund is still outside of the arena, campaigning for President.

Next week: Bam Bam Bigelow! Man Mountain Rock! Also, Jerry "The King" Lawler reveals how he is training for his match at King of the Ring!

Bob Backlund says he will be here next week, saying that Man Mountain Rock's music must be eliminated from his society along with his music.

We look back at the history between Lex Luger and Yokozuna before their match next week.

Monday, May 22, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 22, 1995

Razor Ramon beats Mike Bell. Before the match, it is announced that earlier this week, Razor Ramon won the WWE Intercontinental Championship from "Double J" Jeff Jarrett in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at a house show to become a three-time Intercontinental champ. However, a few days later at another house show in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, Jarrett took the title back. After the match, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up in denim shorts and his jacket instead of his usual ring gear. Hart confronts Jerry "The King" Lawler for beating him at In Your House in the fashion that he did, and wants to know what it would take to get Lawler in the ring again so he can destroy him once and for all. When Lawler brushes him off, Bret gets closer and gets physical with Lawler, calling him "lower than shit." Officials and Vince McMahon have to rip Hart off of Lawler so he can't beat him up.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats John Crystal in his Raw debut.



We hear potential Presidential candidate Bob Backlund's views on education, reading, writing, arithmetic, and summer vacations.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase tells King Kong Bundy to destroy Shawn Michaels.

Stephanie Wiand presents the keys to the In Your House house to 11-year-old Matt Pomposelli and his parents. Matt meets The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) as part of the house tour.

The Allied Powers (Lex Luger and The British Bulldog) beat Tony DeVito and Bill Payne.

The Undertaker takes on "Double J" Jeff Jarrett next week on Raw in a King of the Ring qualifying match!

Kama beats Barry Horowitz by submission.

The 2nd Annual Hall of Fame banquet will happen on June 24th in the Grand Ballroom of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Grand Marriott Hotel. Antonino Rocca is amongst the first names for this year's Hall of Fame inductees.

Barry Didinsky hawks the new Shawn Michaels "All-Over" T-shirt, which is only $20 and one-size-fit-all. Also available today: the official Monday Night Raw T-shirt!

Shawn Michaels beats King Kong Bundy to qualify for the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow watch the match from backstage. After teh match, Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow head to the ring, and Diesel and Shawn reconcile. The three men celebrate in the ring.

Next week on Raw: Sycho Sid! Hakushi!

Paul Bearer and The Undertaker plan to go through "Double J" Jeff Jarrett on the quest to become King of the Ring next week.

Monday, April 24, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 24, 1995

WrestleMania 11 will be available May 24th from Coliseum Home Video.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat The Brooklyn Brawler and Barry Horowitz.

Bam Bam Bigelow says he will take the WWF Championship and make it the crown jewel of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's Million Dollar Corporation.

Diesel says he plans to hold the WWF Championship as a fighting champion, and says Bam Bam Bigelow may have made a mistake in taking him on. He hopes to get his redemption just like his friend Lawrence "L.T." Taylor got his at WrestleMania 11.

Bertha Faye - accompanied by Harvey Wippleman - beats La Pantera Serena.

Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid take on "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and The Roadie at In Your House, while Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will take on Hakushi.

Sycho Sid is not happy...and won't be until he is WWF Champion. He has friends in low places...

Diesel retains the WWF Championship against Bam Bam Bigelow after Tatanka trips up Bam Bam, sabotaging Bam Bam's chance to redeem himself in the eyes of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. After the match, Ted DiBiase chews out Bam Bam for humiliating him in the last few months, and fires him. DiBiase then slaps Bam Bam, and Tatanka attacks him, but Bam Bam strikes back and tosses Tatanka out of the ring. Bam Bam grabs the microphone and tells DiBiase he quit. Before he can hurt DiBiase, Irwin R. Schyster shows up and attacks him alongside Tatanka. Sycho Sid joins in soon afterwards and finishes the job, then Diesel rushes back into the ring and clears the ring.

Sycho Sid takes on Razor Ramon next week on Raw!

"The Portugese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya beats The Black Phantom. During the match, it is announced that Jim Ross interviews Bam Bam Bigelow on Option 6, and that there are updates on Shawn Michaels on the WWF Superstar Hotline.

We get our first look at a gentleman named Hunter Hearst Helmsley.

As Jerry "The King" Lawler talks about how he wants to get Bret "The Hit Man" Hart to sign the contract for a match against him, it is revealed that Bam Bam Bigelow and Diesel shook hands during the break after Diesel made the save for him.

Monday, March 13, 1995

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 13, 1995

The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) vs. The Blu Brothers (Eli and Jacob Blu) ends in a double count-out as both teams take the fight backstage. It is mentioned before the match that Bob "Spark Plug" Holly and The 1-2-3 Kid were supposed to be in this match, but are unable to compete due to Bob Holly not being able to make it to the arena tonight, and that The Headshrinkers are taking their place. It is also noticeable that Afa and "Captain" Lou Albano are not in the arena tonight, either.

We hear more from Lawrence "L.T." Taylor. It is announced that Carl Banks, Chris Spielman, Ricky Jackson, Ken Norton Jr., Reggie White and Steve McMichael will be joining Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's "All Pro" team at WrestleMania 11. We hear from McMichael, who says that Kama has been supposedly talking trash about him and will be at Raw next week to get the bottom of this. We also hear from The Million Dollar Corporation ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, King Kong Bundy, Tatanka, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Kama, who is suddenly part of the group with no explanation), who tell L.T.'s all-pro team that they're stronger than any football team they've ever come across.

Earlier today, Vince McMahon interviewed NFL and WWF legend "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, who has done it all in both football and wrestling. He thinks Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's chance are not very good, and will try to help him get any kind of edge that he can, especially since Ernie himself didn't make it in wrestling right away and he knows that L.T. is "wrestling on emotion." He says L.T. is a great athlete, but needs to generate some element of surprise if he is to have a chance at WrestleMania 11.

Before the next match, Barry Horowitz says his chances are great against Jeff Jarrett, especially after becoming more confident and getting some encouragement from Razor Ramon.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Barry Horowitz with the Figure Four Leg Lock. Unlike his past matches, Horowitz really puts up more of a fight than usual.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has been sick and tired of Jerry "The King" Lawler ducking him for so long, and he promises to beat Lawler into oblivion tonight.

It is announced that Salt 'N Pepa will perform at Lawrence "L.T." Taylor's entrance at WrestleMania 11. We hear from the hip-hop duo as they talk about a few of the WWF Superstars in the recording studio.

We hear from Pamela Anderson and Shawn Michaels. Michaels says they'll be the talk of the town when he wins the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 11.

Numerous matches are official for WrestleMania 11: The Undertaker will take on King Kong Bundy at WrestleMania 11, and that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart will take on Bob Backlund in an "I Quit" match. Meanwhile, Razor Ramon gets another shot at "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's WWF Intercontinental Championship, and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Owen Hart and a mystery partner. In the greatest announcement yet, Lex Luger teams with The British Bulldog to take on The Blu Brothers (Eli and Jacob Blu).

Before the next match, Jerry "The King" Lawler is accompanied to the ring by Bull Nakano.

Jerry "The King" Lawler beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart by count-out when Bull Nakano grabs Hart's leg from below the ring and out of the referee's field of vision, keeping Hart from getting back in the ring. During the match, Bob Backlund can be seen sitting in the crowd, watching the match. Hakushi and Shinja are seen watching from the entrance ramp. After the match, Hart chases after Nakano, who hides behind Hakushi and Shinja. Lawler gets a cheap shot, but Hart gets the last word in and Lawler retreats.

Next week: Razor Ramon vs. Henry Godwinn! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) vs The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray) for the WWF Tag Team Championships!

Vince McMahon interviews "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Barry Horowitz outside of the ring. He gives Horowitz an Intercontinental Championship rematch for next week and even has a contract for it, , but when Horowitz signs the contract, Backlund puts Horowitz in the Crossface Chicken Wing and signs it instead. McMahon makes Jarrett vs. Backlund for the WWE Intercontinental Championship official, and Jarrett and The Roadie take their anger out on Barry Horowitz just before the show fades to black.

Monday, December 5, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 5, 1994

Shawn Michaels guests on commentary for this week.

During "Double J" Jeff Jarrett's entrance, the camera briefly focuses on a man with sunglasses, backstage ID stickers on the front and back of his shirt and a backwards Monday Night Raw cap. Even Vince McMahon doesn't know who he is, and thinks he's a ring attendant, though he is seen talking to Jarrett in the corner.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats The British Bulldog by count-out after the mystery man in Jarrett's corner grabs Bulldog's ankle, distracting him after he tosses Jarrett back into the ring and keeping him from beating the ten count.

The WWF Holiday Wish is coming to town this month!

Last Wednesday night, at the 10th annual American Sportscaster Association Dinner, Dink, Diesel, The Bushwhackers and a plethora of other sports stars rubbed shoulders with sportscasters.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Barry Horowitz.

Bob Backlund takes on Doink next week on Raw!

Shawn Michaels plays WWF Raw for Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. There will also be a companion video guide for the game from Coliseum Video with strategies and secrets from the game.

Kwang beats Scott Taylor. During the match, Harvey Wippleman verbally berates ring announcer Howard Finkel, who calls Kwang "The Might Kwang" when he wins.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart takes on Lex Luger this week on WWF Action Zone!

"The King" Jerry Lawler shows up to host this week's edition of The King's Court. This week is a little different, as the guest this time around is a mystery guest. After berating the crowd, The King reveals his guest, whom he calls a guiding light for the World Wrestling Federation: Shawn Michaels, who reveals that he knew that he was the mystery guest all along after saying he didn't know who it was. The King reminds everyone that Shawn Michaels made Diesel, but in the end, says that Diesel isn't very smart despite being made into a champion. Shawn once again claims that it was him who plucked Diesel from obscurity, and tells Diesel that he made him and that he can and will break him. He then tells Diesel that he's not hard to find.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly was at the Snowball Derby, even though he didn't so hot. Nevertheless, he'll be in next year's racing season.

WWF Mania celebrates its 100th episode this Saturday at 10 AM Eastern/9 AM Central.

Footage of clouds reveal the word "Hakushi" before turning into storm clouds. Whoever Hakushi is, he is coming soon to the WWF.

Harvey Wippleman verbally berates Howard Finkel before introducing Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn). He also comes close to attacking Finkel as well.

Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn) beat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) after Harvey Wippleman grabs Luke's ankle. This causes Wippleman and Howard Finkel to have a verbal argument that almost gets physical when Finkel tells the referee what happened. During the match, it is announced that there will be a tournament to decide the next WWF Tag Team Championship will take place exclusively on Superstars starting this weekend. The finals will take place at Royal Rumble on January 22nd. when new tag team champions will be crowned.

Bob Backlund says that clowns have no place in society and no place in the WWF. He also plans to take back the WWF Championship and bring up everyone's morality to the level of God's.

Monday, October 17, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 17, 1994

Doink shows up with Dink and Wink, who hands a rose that suddenly wilts to the Spanish commentators.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Doink with interference from "The King" Jerry Lawler. During the match, Queasy and another pint-sized king shows up to distract Doink. Near the end of the match, the referee is distracted by Dink and Wink going after Queasy and his kingly friend, and "The King" Jerry Lawler rushes in to attack Doink. Lawler tells Vince McMahon and "Macho Man" Randy Savage that there won't be an edition of The King's Court tonight, then reveals the identity of the second mini-king: Sleazy.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart will have one final encounter this Sunday on the premiere of Action Zone at noon Eastern, 11 AM Central.

The British Bulldog beats Roy Raymond.

Burt Reynolds plugs Raw during the book signing for his recent book My Life.

Bob Backlund suddenly shows up, and asks Vince McMahon to interview him. Backlund says he attacked Arnold Skaaland last weekend on Superstars despite an apology from him, and contemplates apologizing to everyone for choosing him as a manager ten years ago before bashing society. He then calls the crossface chicken wing a hold of discipline, pride and determination, and affirms his plans to retire if anyone in the crowd can break it. Suddenly, Lex Luger shows up and says he's sick and tired of Backlund's words and actions, then challenges Backlund to a match. Backlund says Luger can wear the flag all he wants and that the fans won't help him, then slinks into the ring. Officials keep Lex Luger from getting in the ring with him.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats Reno Riggins.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Yokozuna next week on Raw!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. I.R.S. then says he will soon be exposing the biggest tax cheat in World Wrestling Federation history: The Undertaker.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Tim McNeany with the Penalty.

The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Barry Horowitz and Nick Barbury.

Lex Luger says that he has heard about Bob Backlund ever since he entered pro wrestling, and finds Backlund's recent actions deplorable. He challenges Backlund to a match.

Next week on Raw: a special announcement from Todd Pettengill! Diesel!

Monday, October 3, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 3, 1994

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart says he will pound some respect into The British Bulldog.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up at ringside during Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart vs. The British Bulldog.

The British Bulldog beats Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart by disqualification after Owen Hart interferes and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is briefly distracted by Bob Backlund. After the match, The Bulldog and The Hit Man clean house.

Doink The Clown beats Barry Horowitz.

It's time for The King's Court. Tonight's guests are Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji and James E. Cornette. Cornette says that any statements that Yokozuna is scared of The Undertaker are false, and that Yokozuna will lay 'Taker to rest again during the Heart Attack tour. Also, the word "casket" still cannot be uttered in Yokozuna's presence.

Lex Luger takes on Bam Bam Bigelow next week on Raw!

Alundra Blayze and Heidi Lee Morgan beat Bull Nakano and Luna Vachon.

King Kong Bundy is in action next week!

We look back at Bob Backlund vs. The Iron Shiek on December 26, 1983, when Arnold Skaaland threw in the towel as The Iron Sheik had Backlund in the Camel Clutch, allowing The Iron Sheik to become WWF Champion and end Backlund's three-year championship reign.

Mr. Bob Backlund beats Gary Scott with the Crossface Chicken Wing, then refuses to let go after the match.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says that Bob Backlund has lost his marbles, and says that while he respects Backlund, Backlund had his chance at the WWF Championship.

Saturday, August 27, 1994

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for August 27, 1994

The show starts with Vince McMahon interviewing Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the ring. Bret says he never thought it would come to this, and that he remembers growing up in the Hart Dungeon with the rest of his brothers. He never thought he would be getting in the ring with his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart in a steel cage match, and while he admits Owen has come a long way, this is not the Hart Dungeon, this is no longer fun and this will be an ugly fight with a lot at stake. Bret knows that Owen wants the WWF Championship, but he says there is a lot of emotion, not just with them, but with the entire Hart family, and that this has to be done and this has to be settled once and for all. Bret then tells Owen that the best thing about a fifteen-foot-high steel cage is that Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart cannot get involved and neither can his family, as this match cannot be stopped. Bret then says it will be revealed who will become the WWF Champion, the true "King of Harts" and the best there is, was and ever will be.

When Bret "The Hit Man" Hart leaves, he is confronted by "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Vince McMahon and numerous referees have to hold everyone back as Bret heads to the back.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Frank Stalletto with the Camel Clutch. After the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler interviews "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Neidhart, and Owen tells Bret "The Hit Man" Hart that he knows that he is terrified and that it will all come to an end between them at SummerSlam when he hurts, humiliates and beats Bret to become the WWF Champion. He says that Bret was right when he says this is no longer fun, and that there will be a new WWF Champion this Monday night.

Mabel beats Barry Horowitz.

On the SummerSlam Report, Tatanka says that everyone will learn that Lex Luger has sold out to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and that Luger's match last Sunday against Crush on Sunday Night Slam is proof of that. Lex Luger says Tatanka is jumping to conclusions, and that he did not ask DiBiase to get involved in his match; however, if there is an opening, he will take it as a competitor. He then says Tatanka has accused him of a lot of his things, and now he has gotten more than he has bargained for after questioning his strength and integrity.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Duke "The Dumpster" Droese after using the ropes for leverage...almost. After the match, Oscar shows up and mentions that Jarrett put his feet on the ropes. Another referee then shows up and tells the first referee that both of Jarrett's feet were on the second rope, and the match is restarted. Jarrett responds by knocking Oscar off the apron with a cheap shot before trying to leave, but Mabel shows up before Jarrett can get to the back. Jarrett runs away from Mabel through the stands, and Duke "The Dumpster" Droese runs to the ring to beat "Double J" Jeff Jarrett by count-out.

T. Harris is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Razor Ramon beats Mike Collins.

In footage from earlier this week, we see another edition of The Heartbreak Hotel. Shawn Michaels addresses Razor Ramon and Walter Payton, saying he will run circles around them "like a ferret on a double expresso." He then brings out his next guests: "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and his Undertaker. DiBiase says he has produced something and put his money where his mouth is compared to Paul Bearer, whom DiBiase says has produced "hot air and cheap tricks." Shawn thinks Paul Bearer has a little trouble resurrecting courage after what happened on The King's Court, but DiBiase changes the subject by saying that at SummerSlam, his Undertaker will destroy whatever Bearer brings before destroying Bearer himself. Shawn then says that Bearer does not have the guts to confront them face to face, then the lights go in and out before Paul Bearer appears on the video wall. Bearer tells DiBiase to listen to him, as this Monday, his Undertaker will destroy DiBiase's Undertaker, as he has not only contacted his Undertaker, he has summoned him. The real Undertaker's voice is then heard around the arena, telling DiBiase that he vows to never rest in peace before demanding he bring his Undertaker to SummerSlam, so he can rise once again and destroy DiBiase's Undertaker once and for all.

Monday, July 11, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 11, 1994

Jim Ross replaces Gorilla Monsoon on commentary this week.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship against The 1-2-3 Kid...twice. At the beginning of the match, Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart show before the bell rings, and both men have to escorted to the back by officials as they call Bret a coward, especially for facing The Kid. The match also has to be restarted because Bret Hart noticed The 1-2-3 Kid put his foot on the bottom rope, which is confirmed by another official. The match continues, and Bret Hart retains again with the Sharpshooter in a very well-received match.

The Undertaker takes on The Undertaker at SummerSlam. Yes, you're reading that right. Paul Bearer says that Ted DiBiase has tarnished 'Taker's name, and that it is time for his Undertaker to return and take down DiBiase's Undertaker for all eternity.

Crush beats Matt Hardy.

Lex Luger faces Diesel for the WWF Intercontinental Championship next week on Raw.

Razor Ramon beats Barry Horowitz.

Earlier today, "The King" Jerry Lawler hosted The King's Court from one of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's offices. Lawler praises DiBiase for his recent acquisitions, and DiBiase confirms that Lex Luger has been bough and paid for...almost. All he has to do is dot a few I's and cross a few T's and it's a done deal. He has an offer for Luger he can't refuse...

Irwin R. Schyster beats Ray Hudson with the Penalty.

Next week: Mabel! "The King of Harts" Owen Hart!

Jim Ross congratulates Bret "Hit Man" Hart for a great match at the beginning of the show, and Hart compliments The 1-2-3 Kid for being a great competitor. As for his brother Owen Hart, he calls Owen a fluke and says he'll have a brother in his corner as they see who the best is in the Hart family.