Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for March 15, 1997

Brian Pillman joins commentary for the show (and becomes a figure on the show's commentary table for the next several months).

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly.

The team of Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) wrestle to a double count-out. Referees have to pull both teams apart after the match.

Owen Hart and The British Bulldog show up. Owen says a lot of people have been talking about his match with The Bulldog for the European Championship. He admits that Bulldog beat him for the title fair and square, and says he could have beaten him to win the title if he wanted to. He tells Bulldog they have to focus on the future and their WWF tag team title match against Mankind and Vader, who don't have what they have in the form of teamwork. Owen says Mankind is unpredictable and that Vader is a mountain of a man, but they don't have what they have. Bulldog says he beat Owen fair and square, and the people know it. He says there is no animosity between himself and Owen, and that they are the best tag team champs going to day. They don't care about Mankind or Vader, as they will beat them, and admits they can't make them look any uglier than they already are. Bulldog promises he and Owen will walk out with the tag titles at WrestleMania 13.

Flash Funk beats Bert Centeno.

Hector Garz beats Heavy Metal.

Sunn shows up for the new segment Sunny Undercover, but the segment won't be shown until next week due to time constraints.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 28, 1994

This past Saturday at Madison Square Garden, Diesel beats Bob Backlund in eight seconds to win the WWF Championship!

"The King" Jerry Lawler guests on commentary for this week.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart beats John Paul with the Sharpshooter. During the match, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is interviewed by telephone. He has a stretched ligament and a stretched muscle, but he'll be back in time for the new year. As for Owen, he says he has yet to see the Survivor Series encore so that he can watch the match again and try to figure out exactly what happened at Survivor Series.

The Survivor Series encore is only on pay-per-view tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central exclusively on pay-per-view!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase are accompanied by someone draped in a black cloak with no discernable features, as if they were dressed like a Druid. Irwin R. Schyster still wants The Undertake to pay up.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Adam Bomb thanks to the interference of the Druid, then I.R.S. and the Druid attacks Adam Bomb. Before we can find out who it is, Lex Luger shows up and rushes everyone out of the ring, but not before Luger gets a few shots in on I.R.S.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats Tony DeVito.

We meet Henry O. Godwinn in his hog farm in Arkansas. The meanest hog will soon be him when he arrives in the World Wrestling Federation.

Steven Bowles in the special guest flagbearer for Lex Luger's entrance tonight.

Lex Luger beats Bert Centeno with the Torture Rack.

Vince McMahon interviews the new WWF Champion Diesel inside the ring. Diesel appreciates the standing ovation from the crowd. He said that his team had a strategy at Survivor Series, and says that Shawn Michaels didn't want to get in until Razor Ramon was knocked out...and that Shawn loves the spotlight. Diesel says Shawn Michaels may have gotten away, and that he would have gotten his hands on him if he didn't. With Bret Hart out of action, WWF President Jack Tunney made Diesel #1 contender for the WWF Championship. Diesel says he got up at 4 AM, walked the streets, and was encouraged by passers-by. As for Bob Backlund, he admits the bow-ties are quite stellar and that Backlund is a real man and a real wrestler, but he tells Backlund he'll have to get the Crossface Chicken Wing on him if he is to stand a chance. Diesel also says that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is a great wrestler and champion, especially after their match back at King of the Ring. He then says that he plans to become a fighting champion, and if Bret Hart wants a shot at the title, he's got it. He then says "Long live the New WWF Generation."

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett takes on The British Bulldog next week on Raw!

Bob Backlund guests on commentary during the next match.

The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Buck Quartermaine and Gary Scott.

Bob Backlund vows to put the Crossface Chicken Wing on Diesel, then promises to do the same to Vince McMahon before he retires.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 31, 1994

Nicole Matilda is the lucky flag bearer to carry and wave the American flag during Lex Luger's entrance.

Lex Luger beats Bob Backlund by disqualification after the interference by Tatanka. Officials have to get Tatanka away from Lex Luger, who is still in Backlund's crossface chicken wing. Backlund lets go, but Tatanka continues his attack for a little while before he leaves, only for Backlund to rush back in and put Luger in the crossface chicken wing again. Randy "Macho Man" Savage rushes in to make the save for Lex Luger, and Backlund finally lets go and crawls back to the back.

Mabel takes on Yokozuna next Sunday on WWF Action Zone!

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Tony DeVito.

The Undertaker takes on Yokozuna in a Casket Match at Survivor Series. Also, Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger is the "special troubleshooting referee" for this match, in case anyone interferes. Also, another Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series match is scheduled: The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, The British Bulldog, Fatu, Sione) vs. The Teamsters (Shawn Michaels, Diesel, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett). Clowns R Us (Doink, Dink, Wink, Pink) takes on The Royal Family ("The King" Jerry Lawler, Sleazy, Queasy, Cheesy) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series match.

This past Saturday, WWF had a charity softball game against the Union Recreational Women's Softball Team in Union, New Jersey.

King Kong Bundy beats Bert Centeno.

Irwin R. Schyster talks to "John Dough," a now-deceased individual who owes over $120. Even if you're six feet under, you still have to pay taxes.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guests are Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. "The King" Jerry Lawler asks Paul Bearer if he thinks that what happened at Royal Rumble will happen at Survivor Series. He pulls out a copy of "Tombstoned," a collection of The Undertaker's "gravest matches," after telling Lawler he hasn't done his royal research. He then tells Lawler that there won't be a repeat of the first casket match, as nobody will be able to interfere in the match on Yokozuna's behalf thanks to Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger. He also says that he and 'Taker didn't pick Chuck Norris, and that the World Wrestling Federation did. The Undertaker then tells Yokozuna that his time has come for him to pay for his crimes against him and his creatures of the night at Royal Rumble.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and The British Bulldog take on "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart next week on Raw!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Tony Roy with the Camel Clutch.

Vince McMahon interviews Lex Luger, but the microphone cannot be heard due to audio problems. Suddenly, Tatanka brawls with Lex Luger backstage at the very end of the show.

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!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for January 8, 1994

WWF President Jack Tunney announces that Lex Luger will be allowed to take part in the Royal Rumble Match, and that he will be joined by two other entries representing Mr. Fuji: Tenryu and The Great Kabuki. All 30 participants have now been added into the match, and the winner will face the WWF Champion at WrestleMania 10.

Yokozuna beats Scott Taylor and Bert Centeno in a 2-on-1 handicap match. As the match begings, we see pre-recorded comments from Mr. Fuji, who says that WWF President Jack Tunney gave permission to enter the Royal Rumble Match, and for that, he has hired two great wrestlers from Japan to assure that Luger will not survive it. After the match, the lights go out, and Paul Bearer, The Undertaker and the coffin that The Undertaker is working on shows up on the video screen. Paul Bearer says he has read the fine print in the contract, and tells Yokozuna, Jim Cornette and Mr. Fuji forgot to read his and that they made a big mistake in unwittingly putting Yokozuna in a Casket Match that Bearer now reveals as a one time only match. The Undertaker says it will take him only one time, and that Yokozuna and his entourage have made a big mistake. He, on the other hand, does not make mistakes; he buries them. Yokozuna is spooked.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Rich Myers. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Jarrett, who says that WWF President Jack Tunney and 29 other wrestlers will find out he is the best there is at the Royal Rumble Match. After the match, Jarrett hits Rich Myers with a kick to the gut followed by a running jumping DDT.

Shawn Michaels is on the cover of the newest issue of WWF Magazine, available worldwide this Tuesday. Meanwhile, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett gets an article concerning his activities in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jim Ross advertises a show at Madison Square Garden on January 17th with a triple main event. Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship against Tatanka, Razor Ramon will defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, and there will also be a 30-man New York City Rumble. We hear from Crush, who says that he wants to win the Rumble for himself and Mr. Fuji while proving to the world that he is the most awesome force in the WWF when he goes into the ring like a tornado in a trailer park to toss everyone out of it. He only fears one thing: "Macho Man" Randy Savage not showing up. If Savage does show up, however, his screaming fans will see his worst nightmare come true. We also hear from Savage, who says that he has never been more ready for the New York City Rumble, and says everyone around the world dreams of wrestling in Madison Square Garden. He has an underlying current in the form of Crush, and he plans on winning the New York City Rumble because Madison Square Garden is very important to him. He knows Crush is focused on hurting him, but he might just nail Crush if he tries.

Chris McKenna is the honorary ring announcer for the next match.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart beats Mike Bell with the Sharpshooter. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Bret and "The Rocket" Owen Hart. Owen says he cannot express how happy he is to team up with Bret for the tag team titles at Royal Rumble, and he wants this title shot to be the best one yet. Bret says it will be a big day for them, and The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) are going down hard when they become the new tag champs.

Rene Rougeau interviews The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) and Johnny Polo. Polo says he hates Luger, calling him a yellow-bellied coward and says he put a piece of metal in his arm to be like the Bionic Man before knocking him and The Quebecers out with the running forearm smash. He hopes that Lex Luger ends up all alone in the ring during the Royal Rumble with ten of their friends, as he will find out he is not as much of a knock-out than he thinks he is. Pierre says something in French, then Jacques says there is no one in the WWF who is as close as they are. He also says that brothers are not always close, and that brothers don't always get along. Polo says that to prove what kind of champions they are, they will defend the tag titles on Raw next week against Marty Jannetty and The 1-2-3 Kid, whom he says are much worthier opponents than Bret "Hit Man" Hart and "The Rocket" Owen Hart. Jacques says they will prove they are fighting champions, not closet champions, and at Royal Rumble, they will show what brotherly love is all about.

Tatanka tells us not to drink and drive.

Razor Ramon beats Chris Duffy. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Irwin R. Schyster, who tells Razor Ramon that he has gone out of his way to embarrass him on national television more than once, and has accused him of stealing the gold around his neck. If he were Razor Ramon, he would be more focused on the gold around his waist, because at Royal Rumble, it will be his.

We see a video package for Kwang, who breaks two wooden boards with his fists.

On the Royal Rumble Report, it is made official that Lex Luger, Tenryu and The Great Kabuki have officially added to the Royal Rumble Match, officially bringing the official amount of participants in the match to 30. We then hear from Lex Luger, who cannot say how excited he is to be in the Royal Rumble Match. He thanks WWF President Jack Tunney for rendering the decision as well as the fans for their loyalty and support, which made it all possible. As for Mr. Fuji's "great compromise," he is more focused on the match as there are no friends and only foes. He plans to thank the fans by winning the Royal Rumble. We also hear from Ludvig Borga, who says there is nothing better for him than the Royal Rumble. He gives no mercy, and he does not want it, either. He will not give any mercy to Tatanka, and once he is done with him, he will be out. We then hear from Tatanka, who says talk is cheap and that Ludvig Borga speaks with a forked tongue. He says that Ludvig Borga found out what kind of savage he created when he injured him, and that he will find out what he really made at Royal Rumble, as he will not make it to the Royal Rumble Match.

Doink is on this month's calendar on WWF Magazine.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Brian Walsh. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Bam Bam Bigelow, who says he will be in the Royal Rumble Match. After the match, Doink shows up, and referee Tim White has to keep Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon away from Doink. As Bam Bam Bigelow gets closer to Doink, Dink sneaks up on Bam Bam. Doink fakes throwing a bucket of water at Bam Bam, who trips over Dink. Doink then empties the bucket on the floor, revealing that there were marbles inside. Bam Bam and Luna slide on the marbles as they go after Doink and Dink.

Jim Ross re-advertises a show at Madison Square Garden on January 17th. Rick Steiner will take on Ludvig Borga. We then hear from Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette. Cornette tells Tatanka that on January 17th, he can conjure all the spirits and power of all the Native Americans and have every fan in Madison Square Garden cheering for him, and he can remember all the pain, agony, suffering and embarrassment that he suffered at the hands of Yokozuna, but he might as well ball all that up and throw it over his shoulder and into the trash, because when Yokozuna hits him with the Banzai Drop, he will be stretchered out of the building. We also hear from Tatanka, who says the fans have never seen him so intense. He resembles America to the fullest, being the first American, as he says everyone knows Yokozuna did to him. He has not forgotten what he did to him, his family and his fans. He tells Yokozuna to prepare for war on the battlefield, for he will inflict pain on him and take the WWF Championship away.

Next week: the unveiling of The Undertaker's double-wide, double-deep casket as well as The Undertaker in action! Tatanka! Lex Luger vs. Bastion Booger!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 6, 1993

Shawn Michaels calls himself the real Intercontinental Champion and Razor Ramon "an impostor." He tells The 1-2-3 Kid that his career is coming to an abrupt end tonight.

According to Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon took exception to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's comments about him last week. Heenan tells Gorilla to "eat a big bunch of bananas and sit on it" down in New Jersey.

Shawn Michaels vs. The 1-2-3 Kid ends when Razor Ramon shows up taking offense to Michaels hitting The Kid with two Razor's Edges, obviously a message from Michaels to Razor. Razor chases Shawn Michaels around the ring after Michaels slaps him in the face, and is about to chase him backstage when he is suddenly knocked out from behind the curtain leading to the backstage area by Diesel. Shawn Michaels takes the opportunity to tell Razor he's not the real WWF Intercontinental Champion as Michaels hits two Razor's Edges on him near the ring entrance as officials try in vain to stop him.

The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Bert Centeno and Mike Walsh. After the match, The Quebecers toss Mike Walsh out of the ring and place Bert Centeno on Johnny Polo's lawn chair so they can hit him with a clothesline.

The Royal Rumble is Saturday, January 22nd on pay-per-view!

Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interview "The Rocket" Owen Hart. Owen is sick and tired of being in Bret's shadow, and says he has a surprise talk about him soon.

Doink beats Tony DeVito.

Jeff Jarrett is near the Legends Hall of Fame Souvenir and Gift Shop in Nashville. He talks to a nearby saxophone player as he talks about how he'll use the WWF as his way to rise to the top.

Macho Man takes on Fatu of the Headshrinkers next week on Raw.

Crush beats Tony Roy. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews "The Macho Man" Randy Savage via telephone. Savage can't wait to return next week.

Next week: Undertaker in a special interview! Adam Bomb! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn)!

At the end of the show, Gorilla Monsoon shows up. He has good news and bad news for Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. The good news is that Heenan's won a free trip. The bad news is that's it a free trip out of the building. Gorilla takes Heenan out of the building, and throws all of his stuff out with him. Bobby zips up his coat and salutes the building, then walks off.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for June 26, 1993

Harvey Wippleman announces that in a few minutes, Mr. Hughes will destroy "El Matador" Tito Santana and everything he stands for like he did The Undertaker.

Mr. Hughes beats "El Matador" Tito Santana after rolling on top of Santana, who hits a high flying cross body.

It is announced that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) have beaten Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) to become the WWF Tag Team Champions for the second time in a week at a live event in St. Louis, Missouri. Rick announces that they are new tag team champs. He say it has been a long, hard, tough road and they may have been overconfident once or twice, but they have the belts and they will keep them Scott says they've worked all their lives to be WWF Tag Team Champions, and they will work that much harder to keep them for a long, long time.

Doink quickly beats Scott Dane with the Stump Puller.

Mr. Fuji announces that The Stars and Stripes Challenge is a week away, and that Yokozuna will challenge all American professional athletes from all sports to pick him up and slam him back down. Fuji says they are making this challenge to make America look like a bunch of fools. Yokozuna says "All Americans...is weak." Fuji says only the Japanese are strong, and that Yokozuna will survive.

We see a one-screen advertisement for The Stars and Stripes Challenge.

Crush says Yokozuna is bigger than ever at 500 pounds, and that he has challenged any and all American professional athletes to body slam him on July 4th on the USS Intrepid. Crush states that he will answer The Stars and Stripes Challenge, and flexes his muscles as he tells Yokozuna to take a good, long look at his destiny.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Buddy Lane and Mike Davis.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises The Stars and Stripes Challenge at the USS Intrepid in New York City, New York on July 4th. He then advertises tomorrow night's show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The first 1,000 kids through the doors will receive a coupon for a free Dentax WWF Superstars toothbrush. Crush will face Doink, and The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster). Also on that night, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will face Yokozuna for the WWF Championship in a return Lumberjack Match. Okerlund interviews Duggan, Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji for Face To Face. Duggan says the lumberjacks surrounding the ring will be an advantage for him, as he had Yokozuna beat last time until Mr. Fuji threw salt into his eyes. Fuji says that he never threw the salt, and says Duggan ran away from Yokozuna. Duggan says the only man he is afraid of is Dad, and if he can't beat Yokozuna, he has a piece of lumber that will.

Razor Ramon vs. The 1-2-3 Kid from Raw earlier this week is replayed.

Tatanka tells Yokozuna that if he wants to issue a challenge on July 4th, then he, as the first American and a proud Native American, will accept his challenge. With the power of his people and the great spirit, he will take Yokozuna's 500 pounds and slam him through the floor.

Bastion Booger beats Virgil in a Superstars rematch.

We see another vignette for Men on a Mission (Osar, Mabel, Mo).

Boni Blackwell interviews Bam Bam Bigelow. Bigelow says everyone knows he is not only the biggest, the meanest or the strongest, but the best wrestler in the WWF today. He says that there is one thing people don't know, and that there is another side of him. He says he has a heart, and that every man in the world has their heart. In his heart, he has feelings and sensitivity. He says that he has found love, and that he has found someone that he is madly in love with. He introduces his "main squeeze" and his "love tick." Luna Vachon shows up, and the crowd chants "Luna-tick" after Boni Blackwell calls her one. Bam Bam says only he calls her the "tick," Luna has a body that any model would die for, a mind of Einstein, and the guts and what it takes to get the job done. Luna takes offense to the "lunatic" nickname, and says Boni is standing too close to her man. She tells Luna to take a close look at Bam Bam, and says "Arnold Schwarzenegger, eat your heart out!" before telling Mel Gibson to get out of the way before saying Bam Bam is on fire and that he makes her hot.

We see another one-screen advertisement for The Stars and Stripes Challenge.

Mr. Perfect beats Bert Centeno. During the match, it is announced that Bret "Hit Man" Hart will have a special interview next week on Superstars.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises The Stars and Stripes Challenge at the USS Intrepid in New York City, New York on July 4th. He also advertises Monday Night Raw for July 5th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. Bret "Hit Man" Hart will face Mr. Hughes. He then re-advertises tomorrow night's show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Bob Backlund will face Mr. Hughes, while The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster). Okerlund then interviews both teams for Face To Face. DiBiase says that what happened to them will be called the biggest rip-off in World Wrestling Federation history. He says that The Steiners stole the belt, and tomorrow night, The Steiners will soon become the shortest-lived tag team champions in WWF history. Rick Steiner says this is a great time for him and Scott now that they have won the tag team titles, and says Money Inc. couldn't buy any guts that night. Scott says that Money Inc. was not robbed, they were Frankensteined just like everyone else.

We see the music video for "USA" by "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, from WrestleMania: The Album.

Next week: Marty Jannetty! "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Adam Bomb!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for June 12, 1993

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat "Iron" Mike Sharpe and Ralph LaRue.

Last Sunday in Albany, New York, Shawn Michaels regained the WWF Intercontinental Championship thanks to a new bodyguard who is taller than he is. Because of this, his match against Crush at King of the Ring will now be for the Intercontinental title. We hear from Crush, who says that thanks to Shawn, he cannot be King of the Ring, but now he has a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, and no bodyguard can stop him. Meanwhile, Shawn - who is seen with the new bodyguard - says he cannot bask in the glory of being a two-time Intercontinental Champion thanks to WWF President Jack Tunney making his match against Crush at King of the Ring for the title, and says him being the Intercontinental Champion will not change when he beats Crush.

We see pre-recorded comments from The 1-2-3 Kid, who says that last Monday night, Razor Ramon offered him $7500. That is more money than he has ever seen in his life and could take care of the bills. He says that money may be important to Razor, but to him, family is the most important thing, and if something happened to him, he wouldn't know what his family would do. He declines Razor's third offer.

Before the next match, Bret "Hit Man" Hart appears on the video screen and asks Razor Ramon what makes him thinks he stands one iota of a chance against him at King of the Ring when he was recently beaten by The 1-2-3 Kid. He says that when he steps into the ring with him at King of the Ring, he will beat him 1...2...3. He then leads a "1-2-3" chant to get under Razor's skin as the match begins.

Razor Ramon beats Bert Centeno.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York on Tuesday night, June 29th. Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Doink, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and a host of others will be there. He also interviews tonight's show at Madison Square Garden. Razor Ramon will face Shawn Michaels, Mr. Perfect goes up against "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, and Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka will square off in the squared circle tonight. As part of Face To Face, he interviews Paul Bearer and The Undertaker in one corner and Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales in the other. Harvey Wippleman announces that tonight will be the greatest night in Giant Gonzales' night, as tonight, he will make history in front of all "the New York Yankee trash" when he puts The Undertaker out of the World Wrestling Federation, and Okerlund can take that all the way to the blood bank. Bearer, excited by the word "blood," says that there will be blood tonight when The Undertaker rips Giant Gonzales' eyes out and sticks them into the sockets of his dead skull. The Undertaker says that as he and Bearer stand in the comfortable confines of the dark side, they pondered what they would bring to New York. They decided it would be death, darkness and destruction. He also interviews Shawn Michaels, who brags about being WWF Intercontinental Champion again.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Mike Bell. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws a hand giving a thumbs up with a no symbol over it over a freeze frame of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's 2x4.

Boni Blackstone interviews Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji. Mr. Fuji says that this Sunday night, Yokozuna will take back the WWF Championship that Hogan stole from Yokozuna, and insists he issued no challenge whatsoever at WrestleMania 9. He says Japanese people all over the world will rejoice when a fattened-up 550-pound Yokozuna - who eats eight to twelve meals a day consisting of 30-40 pounds of rice and 60-80 pounds of steak, fish and chicken - flattens Hogan on the canvas and regains the title as Hogan screams for mercy and all the little Hulkamaniacs cry. He says that the day Yokozuna becomes the WWF Champion will become a national holiday of Japan.

The Undertaker beats PJ Walker. During the match, it is announced that The Undertaker is on the cover of the newest issue of WWF Magazine. At the end of the match, Giant Gonzales and Harvey Wippleman approach the ring, and Giant Gonzales gets in the ring and brawls with The Undertaker. Mr. Hughes gets into the ring and plants Paul Bearer into the mat before Harvey Wippleman takes the urn in Paul Bearer's possession and hands it to Mr. Hughes. Mr. Hughes then takes the urn and attacks The Undertaker from behind with it.

During the King of the Ring, i t is reported that The Undertaker struggled to his feet and carried Paul Bearer to the backstage area during the commercial break. We hear from Hulk Hogan, who says that this Sunday night, it all comes to a head and destiny meets him. He will face the biggest challenge of his career. He says that finely tuned guitars and fine-feeling women turned him on, but in the twilight of his career, spending time with his family is what turns him on these days. He also says that walking that fine razor's edge that separates greatness from disaster is what really turns him on, and he gets to walk the edge this Sunday, and says the 24-inch pythons are ready for the challenge. This Sunday, we will find out if it is Pearl Harbor all over again, if Hulkamania lives forever and what side of the fence everyone is on. When he steps foot into the ring, the strongest force in the universe will get ready to take over until the end of time. We also learn that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) will face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) at King of the Ring.

Men on a Mission are coming soon to the World Wrestling Federation!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster tells the crowd that according to Tax Code 37, the "tax cheats" are flagrantly guilty of tax evasion.

Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Buddy Lane and Tony Roy with a Million Dollar Dream to Tony Roy. During the match, it is announced an article about where Money Inc. gets their money is in the newest issue of WWF Magazine. After the match, The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) show up, and Rick tells Money Inc. that he and Scott have heard they are the best tag team in the WWF and that nobody can beat them. He challenges them to put the WWF Tag Team Championships on the line, right here, right now. The Steiner Brothers get in the ring, but Money Inc. gets out.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show at Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, New Jersey on Tuesday night, June 29th. "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Luna Vachon, Adam Bomb and Johnny Polo will all be there. He then advertises a show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on Sunday night, June 27th. Sensational Sherri will lock up with Luna Vachon that night, and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Yokozuna will square off in a return Lumberjack Match. Also on that night, Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Okerlund interviews The Steiner Brothers, and Rick says they have worked hard and will find out who the best tag team is. Scott says Money Inc. is a great tag team, and even though they are the champions, they are the best team in the WWF, and Nassau Coliseum is the time to put up or shut up. If he gets the opportunity to hit the Frankensteiner, he and Rick will become the new tag team champions. Also on that night, Crush will face Doink, and Okerlund interviews them for Face To Face. Crush is looking forward to this more than anything in his life, thanks to the concussion followed by the two Doinks. Doink tells him he forgot the defeat. Crush gives Doink credit, but tells him he is coming back bigger and stronger than ever to finish this once and for all. Doink continues to laugh and clown around with a yo-yo.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 31, 1993

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan reminds everybody it's Memorial Day, and dedicates tonight's episode to the United States Armed Forces.

Marty Jannetty (accompanied by Sensational Sherri) retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Bam Bam Bigelow (accompanied by Luna Vachon) by count-out when Bam Bam is preoccupied with Sherri. Bam Bam attacks Janetty after the match.

Dwayne Schintzius of the New York Giants is in the audience.

Sensation Sherri shows up and calls out Luna Vachon for a one-on-one match. Luna shows up, but a referee is holding her back. Sherri finally attacks Luna after behind after a few moments and gets back in the ring, but she is suddenly grabbed from behind by Bam Bam Bigelow, allowing Luna to get some shots in. Tatanka makes the save for Sherri and goes after Bam Bam Bigelow, causing Bam Bam to retreat. Tatanka and the referee help Sherri to the back.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Rich Myers and The Executioner (aka Executioner Pain).

Lee Rousan, New York Giants running back, is also in the audience.

Mr. Hughes beats Bert Centeno.

Shawn Michaels takes on Crush at King of the Ring as revenge for Crush stopping him from qualifying into the King of the Ring tournament.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Mark Thomas. After the match, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan leads a mass Pledge of Allegiance in the ring.

"The Kid," now known as the 1-2-3 Kid, turns down Razor Ramon's $5,000 offer.

Razor Ramon beats Tony Roy.

Next week: Jerry Lawler hosts the first ever King's Court on Raw with Yokozuna. Also, one of the Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) and one of The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) takes on a member of Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase) and a member of The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) in a tag team match.

WWF Royal Rumble comes out on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System on June 8th!

Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna spoil Memorial Day by saying that Hulkamania will die at King of the Ring. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan waves the American flag and leads a "USA" chant from the balcony to counter Mr. Fuji and his Japanese flag to end the show.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for May 22, 1993

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Dwayne Gill and Chris Duffy.

It is announced on Update that Razor Ramon will have a special announcement next week on Raw.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Jerry Seavey. Before the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler announces that he will be doing his own interview segment known as "The King's Court," and his first guest will be Giant Gonzales (and Harvey Wippleman) next week. Also, Bam Bam Bigelow brings a plastic bag with a snippet of Tatanka's red hair with him, and puts it in his mouth as he hits Seavey with the top rope headbutt.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Monday Night Raw for Monday night, May 31st at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Yokozuna and Bam Bam Bigelow. Razor Ramon, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Marty Jannetty will also be on the card. Okerlund also advertises a show for the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, June 12th, where Shawn Michaels faces Razor Ramon (this time without a title on the line), The Undertaker squares off with Giant Gonzales, and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger faces Mr. Perfect. Okerlund interviews Luger and Mr. Perfect for Face To Face. Perfect and Luger make fun of each other's faces with horse puns when Okerlund says there will be no horsing around. Luger then brags about knocking Mr. Perfect unconscious, and Perfect tells Luger he will be ready for him at Madison Square Garden, saying he will be perfect. Luger says he will be perfectly awful, and says Perfect will suffer another big defeat from him. Luger, when told by Okerlund that his fan club will be at Madison Square Garden, has no idea what Okerlund is talking about, much to the amusement of Mr. Perfect.

Crush and Shawn Michaels fight to a double count-out, with neither man advancing in the King of the Ring tournament. Nevertheless, Crush puts Shawn in the Cranium Crusher.

On the King of the Ring Report, Hulk Hogan - on the set of Thunder At Paradise with Jimmy Hart - asks WWF President Jack Tunney is going to do after he presses Yokozuna to the mat. He simply asks to allow him to bring his motorcycle and tie Yokozuna to it so he can drag him around town to see if there is doubt in anybody's mind about him and whether or not Hulkamania will live forever. He says his power is felt through the Hulkamaniacs as well as the credo of his training. Long after he is dead and gone, a Hulkamaniac will hold his title, but for now, Yokozuna will feel his power. "Mean" Gene Okerlund also announces a 8-man tag team match between the group of The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) and the group of Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) at King of the Ring. We then hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that his confidence is growing as #1 seed in the tournament He looks forward to beating Razor Ramon to prove that he is not a beaten man and that he will shoot back up to the top and become King of the Ring. He feels stronger, better and a little bit meaner. It is also announced that "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will face Bam Bam Bigelow in the tournament, and that Tatanka and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger will also meet in the first round. This week on Wrestling Challenge, Kamala meets Mr. Hughes in a qualifier, while Mr. Perfect and Doink will have a rematch for a slot for the second time on Raw. Doink says Mr. Perfect likes to run away from him some reason, but this time, there must be a winner.

Johnny Polo tells the fans to get ready for an explosion on the video screen.

The debuting Adam Bomb - managed by Johnny Polo - beats Bert Centeno.

In a public service message from the World Wrestling Federation, we hear a poem from 4th grader Jasmine McNeill of P.S. 384 in Brunswick, New York, who says that there is no hope with dope. The Undertaker suddenly pops up after the poem is over, saying "There's no hope with dope."

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats The Brooklyn Brawler.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey tonight - with $2 off for kids 12 and under - where The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), Tatanka will face Razor Ramon, "Macho Man" Randy Savage will face Giant Gonzales, and The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake) face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) with the WWF Tag Team Championships on the line and Sgt. Slaughter as special guest referee. We see an interview with The Mega Maniacs from Okerlund, where Hulk Hogan brags about winning the WWF Championship and saying the tag titles are next. He says that the titanium steel mask built for Brutus kept him from being the weak link in the team like Money Inc. anticipated, and punches at it only to hurt his hand. Brutus tells Hogan not to hurt himself, as he and Jimmy Hart need him to win the big one. Hogan says they will rock and roll throughout the night, and that the tag team titles are theirs. Okerlund interviews Crush, who will face Doink that night, for Face To Face. He says that at the Meadowlands, the fans like to get as crazy as he does, and tells Doink to bring his clone to the ring tonight.

Coming soon to Super Nintendo on June 8th: WWF Royal Rumble!

Next week: A special interview with Sensational Sherri! Tatanka! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Yokozuna!