Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for February 28, 1998

Aguila beats Pirata Morgan.

The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) beats The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) after Barry Windham hits Phineas I. Godwinn in the back with Jim Cornette's tennis racket as the referee is pre-occupied with the action at ringside.

We hear from Owen Hart, who says he is so elated now that he can get his hands on "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who has been a thorn in his side ever since he came back to the WWF. He cannot wait to end his career at WrestleMania 14, and while he is WWF European Champion, he did not get to this point like he wanted. It was satisfying to beat Goldust for the title, but it is not the same as beating Triple H's face in, which he plans to do before putting Triple H in the Sharpshooter and making him suffer for making his life a living hell. D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna) might have gotten personal with him, but so will he, and he will leave as the European Champion.

WrestleMania 14 is four weeks away!

We hear from Pete Rose, who announces that he will be at WrestleMania 14.

Tom Brandi beats Jesus Castillo despite Castillo working on Brandi's left knee.

The limited-edition D-Generation X T-shirt is now available for $25 plus $6 shipping and handling!

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) stretch comedian Carrot Top out in an advertisement for Carrot Top's upcoming new movie Chairman of the Board, coming to theaters March 13th. (The movie is a massive critical and commercial failure and is regarded as one of the worst movies ever made.)

The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) after Chainz hits Pierre with a splash from the top rope behind the referee's back. During the match, it is announced that information on a potential match between Sable and Luna Vachon is now available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 4, 1997

The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Brian Pillman) show up to start tonight's show and be interviewed in the ring by Jim Ross. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says he came to SummerSlam and proved that he is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be against all odds against The Undertaker and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. He says he stuck to his word, but as he sees it, WWF is not sticking to theirs as they have not punished Shawn for supposedly showing favoritism. Bret insists that Shawn favored The Undertaker from start to finish, and the only reason he's WWF Champion is because he's a lot smarter than the both of them. He wants to know what the WWWF is going to do, and wants Shawn out of American wrestling and the WWF, whom he says owes him their word. He calls The Patriot's win last week a fluke due to Shawn's outside interference, and tells The Patriot that he is "a missile with nothing in it" and that he means nothing to him. He then commends The British Bulldog for going into battle with "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, whom he says made a fool of himself and will never get another shot at the European title. As for Brian Pillman, he says the Foundation doesn't wear dresses, as there is a new sheriff is town and Pillman has too much class to lower himself into wearing one. He then calls Owen losing the Intercontinental title "yet another example of American justice," and Owen says he is angry with himself for showing compassion to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and says that he beat himself. He then gloats about hitting Austin with the piledriver that injured Austin's neck, saying he turned Austin into "a crippled freak" and that Austin's career is over and that the only reason Austin won is because he beat himself by showing compassion. He demands Austin return the Intercontinental title to him, or come to the ring and let him beat him up for the belt. We are then introduced to the new Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation: Sgt. Slaughter. Slaughter shows up and says he is the new sheriff in town, not Bret, and that he makes the rules of the WWF, not him. He immediately makes his first decision as Commissioner: Bret will defend the WWF Championship at In Your House: Ground Zero against The Patrior. When Bret asks who The Patriot beat to get a title shot, Slaughter immediately points at Bret and says "You." Slaughter then tells The British Bulldog he will have another match with Shamrock soon. He also forces Brian Pillman to live up to his agreement and wear a dress tonight or else he will be suspended. He then gives Owen Hart a rematch for the Intercontinental Championship against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as soon as he is cleared and when Stone Cold says so. Suddenly, Steve Austin shows up, a neck brace in his hand instead of around his neck, and says so. He doesn't care if any doctors have to medically clear him, and he confronts Owen for dropping him on his head, saying Owen was too stupid to cover him when he had the chance. He calls Owen a loser, not because he says so, but because it runs through his veins. He plans to open up a can of whoop-ass and show him what Austin 3:16 means.

We see fan comments from after last night's WWF Championship match.

We see The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, Ahmed Johnson) backstage, as it is announced that Faarooq will take on Savio Vega and Crush in a Triple Threat Match at In Your House: Ground Zero. Faarooq says The Nation of Domination showed up at SummerSlam to prove they mean business and that they are here to stay. He says that Savio Vega and Crush are crazy to take him on in a street fight as he is a product of the streets, and at Ground Zero, they will both accept their ass-whipping like men. He also promises that Kama Mustafa will take care of "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and that Ahmed Johnson will take care of Chainz from The Disciples of Apocalypse tonight.

Before the next match, Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter shows up and ejects D'Lo Brown, Faarooq and Ahmed Johnson of The Nation of Domination from ringside to ensure the match is fair.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats Kama Mustafa after Miguel Perez and Jesus Castillo of Los Boricuas show up from out of the crowd and attack Mustafa as the ref is dealing with Shamrock.

We see another vignette from Brakkus.

Sunny shows up to be the guest ring announcer for the next match.

Taka Michinoku gets a surprise win on "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher in a Light Heavyweight Division match with a sudden roll-up, handing Christopher his first ever loss in the World Wrestling Federation. Christopher attacks Michinoku after the match as Jerry "The King" Lawler confronts the referee.

Commissioner Sgt. Slaugher shows up at Brian Pillman's locker room and hands him the dress. Pillman refuses, and Sgt. Slaughter ups the ante by telling him that he's wearing the dress every week on Raw until he beats somebody.

Before the next match, Paul Bearer admits he's forgotten more about the business than Chyna will ever know when it is mentioned that Chyna will be the difference maker in the next match, and tells Chyna that he's more of a man than she'll ever be.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Vader wrestle to a double count-out. During the match, Chyna dropkicks Paul Bearer, and after the match, Vader throws the steel steps down in frustration.

Before the next match, The Patriot says he's heard Bret "The Hit Man" Hart bad-mouth America, and while he admits that there are things wrong with this country that need to be corrected, he has decided to stand up and take a stand. He calls Hart being America running down America's people the biggest problem of all, and tells Hart to love America or leave it, and if he doesn't want to go back to Canada, he'll take him back there himself. He tells Hart he had the same opportunity as him last week, and at Ground Zero, he'll prove it's not a fluke. He hopes Hart is watching, as Hart will get a taste of what he will do to him then. The Patriot then shows up for his match, and he and his opponent, The Sultan, wave their respective flags; The Patriot with the American flag and The Sultan with the Iranian flag. As soon as The Patriot turns his back, The Sultan attacks The Patriot from behind.

The Patriot beats The Sultan. After the match, The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog) show up, but Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter shows up and forces Owen and The Bulldog to turn back, unbeknownst to Bret. When Bret looks around for Owen and The Bulldog only to see they are nowhere to be found, The Patriot starts a fistfight that referees and officials have to break up.

The introduction to the show replays to signal the start of War Zone.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels in the ring. He tells Vince that it's just like him, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and the WWF fans to drop what happened last night is lap and not take accountability for themselves and pass the buck because he doesn't give a damn what anybody thinks about him. Shawn says he went out there last night and did the best that he could and called it down the middle. Vince then asks if Shawn is in cahoots with Bret, which Shawn vehemently denies, saying he knew that Vince was a nimrod, but now knows that Vince is "the dumbest son-of-a-bitch I have ever seen in my life." Vince takes offense to that, and Shawn says he's shuttering in his loafers. Vince then tells Shawn he'll be shuttering in his loafers at Ground Zero when he faces The Undertaker, then hands Shawn the microphone and heads back to the commentary. Shawn tells Vince to "get his ass outta here," then tells the fans what the story is: he is not in cahoots with Bret Hart, and that Bret Hart doesn't like or respect him, but he does need him as he is the only man in the WWF that has beat his ass. He then tells The Undertaker that the two of them have never crossed paths until now. As the crowd chants "Shawn sucks," he tells The Undertaker that he lays down for no one - not The Undertaker, Bret or the fans - then tells the fans to go to hell and tells the Undertaker that the next time he sees him, his superkick is going to be one foot going down his throat. The Undertaker then makes his presence known, and when the lights come back on, Shawn is nowhere to be seen. He says he's not here to tell everyone how bad or mad he is, as he's done way too much talking and that it's time to go back to what he does best: digging holes and making people rest in peace. He tells Shawn he will have to look him in the eyes and pay for his crimes, and that he will rest in peace. As 'Taker is about to leave, Paul Bearer shows up on the TitanTron and calls 'Taker a murderer again before saying he was with Kane last night, announcing that Kane is coming to confront him. As 'Taker leaves, the lights turn red instead of the usual blue.

It is announced in a meeting betwen Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter and a medical doctor that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is suffering from spinal shock syndrome, which affects his neck, lower brain aspects, upper back muscles and arms. It is strongly recommended that he should not be wrestling, and that he not be competing tonight.

Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter shows up before the next match and ejects the rest of The Nation of Domination and the rest of The Disciples of Apocalypse from ringside.

Ahmed Johnson beasts Chainz when Savio Vega and Jose Estrada, Jr. show up and Savio tries to run away with Chainz' bike, distracting Chainz. After the match, the rest of The Disciples of Apocalypse show up and chase Savio and Jose away, then the rest of The Nation of Domination shows up. As The Nation of Domination raise their fists in the center of the ring, Faarooq suddenly attacks Ahmed and D'Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa follow suit. The Disciples of Apocalypse leap off the apron and head back to the back as The Nation attacks one of their own, much to the shock of commentary. Referees check on Ahmed after The Nation leaves.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) after Thrasher distracts the referee and Henry O. Godwinn reverses a roll-up from Mosh into a roll-up from Phineas I. Godwinn with a Slop Drop.

Goldust and Marlena, who are not scheduled to be here, make an appearance. After the commercial break, Michael Cole interviews them from ringside where thy are separated from the rest of the fans by arena security. Marlena and Goldust make it clear that they want to see Pillman in a dress, with Marlena joking that Pillman hasn't done well at being a gentleman and that she wants to see how he does as a lady. When Brian Pillman shows up for his match, he has to be forced off the stage by Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter as he is indeed wearing a dress.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats Brian Pillman by count-out when Pillman is distracted by Goldust and Marlena, who wave around a bra to get a rise out of him.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart forcefully guests on commentary for the next match. Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter comes to the commentary table and tells Bret to watch it.

It is made official that Dude Love will be taking "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's place in the match against Owen Hart tonight.

Dude Love beats Owen Hart. During the match, The British Bulldog shows up, and as Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter keeps him from coming from ringside, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart attacks Dude Love outside of the ring, allowing Owen Hart to lock in the Sharpshooter. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin then shows up to confront Bret Hart, and as officials and Slaughter try to keep Austin away from Bret, Owen is distracted by what is going on at ringside, allowing Dude Love to win with a schoolboy pin after Austin hits Owen with one of his Slammy Awards. Dude Love then celebrates in the ring with two ladies who were seen at ringside before the match.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 28, 1997

The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Brian Pillman) are interviewed in the ring by Jim Ross. Regarding the potential disciplinary action upon Bret "The Hit Man" Hart for his actions towards Vince McMahon last week, Bret will still get his WWF Championship match against The Undertaker at SummerSlam. However, WWF President Gorilla Monsoon is looking for someone to hire as "WWF Commissioner," and when that happens, the situation will be re-evaluated. When asked what he would like to say to the American fans, Bret says that his talk with Mark Messier opened up his eyes, and says that there is no such thing as justice in America, with the O.J. Simpson trial being an example. He says Americans will do anything to screw you, and when he said that if he wouldn't wrestle on American soil if he didn't win the WWF Championship at SummerSlam, he didn't mean it in a literal sense, he meant it as a figure of speech, and that American will do anything to paint someone in a corner or stack the deck against them. Bret says that in Canada, people stick to their word, and his word is as good as the title that The Undertaker wears around his waist. He says fear and hope are the same underneath, but he hasn't lost hope. He says that even if "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels doesn't call it down the middle, he's still screwed, while Shawn spends the next 10 years at home, looking for his smile. Next week, he will be a five-time WWF Champion. He then tells Shawn to apologize to the Canadian fans for what he said about them last week for his own health and welfare, then says that America is one big toilet bowl, and if you wanted to give it an enema, you'd stick it in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania because it's the pits. He then focuses on The Patriot, saying he has aligned himself with the wrong people and is setting the wrong example, saying his siding with Shawn and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is like Bill Clinton wilking out with The Unabomber and Richard Simmons. He plans to set one more example by adding The Patriot to the list of Americans he will flush down the toilet, and he will flush him down the toilet tonight. He then says The Undertaker will be next, and that he will bring the WWF Championship back to Canada where it belongs.

We see and hear pre-recorded fan predictions from earlier today concerning who will win between The Undertaker and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart at SummerSlam. The American fans shown, not surprisingly, predominantly side with The Undertaker.

The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Miguel Perez) by disqualification when all four members of Los Boricuas get involved. The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) show up, attack Hawk outside of the ring, and pour the bucket of slop on him as he is down while officials try to restore order.

Raw airs next week at a new time: 8:57 PM Eastern, 7:57 PM Central!

Hunter Hearst Helmsley tells Mankind that he's the one who gets the job done while Chyna leaves the calling card, and if he wants him in a steel cage, he'll see just how much of an animal he can be. As for Vader, it's Jenny Craig time for him.

Before the next match can begin, Mankind - dressed as a cameraman - grabs a camera from another cameraman and attacks Hunter Hearst Helmsley with it. When Chyna turns around, she tries to get involved, but Mankind outsmarts the both of them. Officials try to restore order as the brawl spills into the crowd.

The Commandant of The Truth Commission says we will have the privilege of seeing The Commission tonight, and that the truth will hurt.

IBF World Heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer is seen in the front row.

We see another vignette for Brakkus.

WWF President Gorilla Monsoon guests on commentary for the next match, saying that he is hiring a commissioner to rein in some of the more out-of-control Superstars in the WWF. (In reality, the position was introduced as Gorilla Monsoon's health was declining, which led to him no longer making television appearances.) He announces that the executive committee has already been set, and that there is a short list of names considered for the position. A final decision for the position will be made and announced next week.

The Truth Commission (Recon, Sniper, The Interrogator) beat Bob "Spark Plug" Holly, Flash Funk and "Double J" Jesse James.

Ryan Chadick of Liverpool, New York gets his chance at one million dollars and a trip to SummerSlam.

The Patriot says he would never turn down a challenge to defend his country, which he calls every American's duty, and he doesn't like Bret Hart or the things he's said about America. He says doing his duty would be a pleasure, and he accepts his challenge whenever he's ready.

Crush vs. Faarooq ends when The Nation of Domination and The Disciples of Apocalypse fight each other in the ring. Los Boricuas also show up and powerbomb Crush on the entrance ramp before stomping him. Officials force them to the back before heading to the ring to deal with the DOA and the Nation.

We see more pre-recorded comments from fans over who will win between The Undertaker and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart at SummerSlam.

The introduction to the show is replayed to signal the start of War Zone.

Owen Hart and The British Bulldog guest on commentary for the next match.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Dude Love by count-out after Owen Hart attacks Austin from behind with the Intercontinental Championship. During the match, The British Bulldog challenges "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock to an arm wrestling match immediately after this one. After the match, Austin attacks Owen, then The Godwinns and Dude Love get involve. The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) run in to make the save, then Austin grabs a commentary headset and tells Owen he's going to whip his ass.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up with a small wooden table before the next match.

Devon Storm quickly beats his tag team partner in The Extreme, Ace Darling, in a Light Heavyweight Division match.

Sunny is standing by the coffin filled with one million dollars when Patrick Stevenson of Lafayette, Indiana gets a chance to head to SummerSlam and win a million dollars.

The arm wrestling contest between The British Bulldog and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock ends when Bulldog headbutts Shamrock just when he is about to lose. He then hits Shamrock repeatedly with a steel chair before opening up a can of dog food from inside of his jacket and shoving it at his mouth. Before the contest, it is announced that One Night Only will be in Birmingham in the United Kingdom on September 20th, and that The British Bulldog will be there.

A mannequin in a gold dress is seen outside of the ring. Goldust grabs a microphone and tells Brian Pillman that he knows he's watching, and that Pillman will be wearing the dress when he beats him at SummerSlam. Marlena then takes the microphone and says that she's had a talk with some single girlfriends as well as her hairdresser and his friends, and that if he were in one of her dresses, he might be "ripe for the pickin'."

Goldust beats Rockabilly by disqualification after Rockabilly gets knocked out by Michael Moorer for slapping him and Brian Pillman attacks Goldust before attacking him with the mannequin and shoving the dress in his mouth. Marlena jumps on top of Pillman and tries to choke him out, and officials have to pull her off of Pillman. Pillman rolls out of the ring and Marlena checks on Goldust.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, who doesn't apologize to anybody for anything. He admits to not being a brain surgeon, but he's a lot safer in the ring than he is backstage. He's not the most popular guy in the WWF, but he's not looking to win any popularity contests. He offers to take Vince McMahon's spot on commentary for the next match.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is seen kicking boxes and tossing chairs backstage.

We see even more fan comments concerning Bret "The Hit Man" Hart from earlier today.

Before the next match, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart demands that the Canadian national anthem, O Canada, be played, which it is. Afterwards, The Patriot tells Hart he's had his time, and the American national anthem is played. Hart attacks The Patriot before the anthem is over, however.

The Patriot beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart after the referee is knocked down and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels pulls Bret's leg out of a pinfall attempt. Bret kicks the referee for the match out of the ring afterwards, and officials and referees have to keep Bret from not only following The Patriot to the back, but also going after Shawn on commentary. The Undertaker shows up just as time runs out.

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for June 21, 1997

Jim Ross reminds everyone that the new "'Cause Stone Cold Said So" VHS video starring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is for mature audiences only.

Before the next match, Ahmed Johnson tells Brian Pillman to tell The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) that they are out of here, and if he sees him or any of them again, he will get rid of them.

The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Kama Mustafa, Ahmed Johnson) beat Jeff Libolt, Mike Bell and Tony DeVito.

Vince McMahon interviews The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk). Animal says they don't need a third member on their team, but they trusted Ahmed Johnson. He feels Ahmed stabbed not only them in the back, but also the fans and the WWF. He says he has heard Brian Pillman talk about how popular The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) will be at In Your House, but they are products of the United States of America, and they have their integrity. He says there are some Canadians who will not buy The Foundation's crap, and that their team will fight to victory. Hawk gives a good old hello in Godwinn form, which he does by squealing like a pig. He also says that they will have a match against The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn), and says that's just fine with them, for when they are done with The Godwinns, they will be like "Uncle Joe moving mighty slow at the junction." Suddenly, The Godwinns show up, and both of them are only wearing overalls and shoes. Henry says they are happy they are together. He tells Vince to keep his mouth shut, and that he has been here for three years "doing the right thing for Vince McMahon." He also says it is almost a good thing that Hawk broke his neck, for now he remembers where he comes from. Hawk tells him that the first time they broke his neck, it was an accident, but next time, it will be on purpose. He also tells Hawk to remember how he squealed like a pig earlier, because he will be doing it again. Hawk says every man has a dream, but this will be Henry and Phineas' nightmare. Henry says this is not about a ten-man tag team match or tag team titles; this is personal. Hawk says The Legion of Doom is from the city and The Godwinns are from the country, and he has no problem with anybody in the country but him, and city slickers rule in this case. Henry says they have a problem with the Godwinns, and they will take care of it Monday night. Hawk tells Henry to remember to take a shower before their match. Henry then says The Godwinns will do things their way like he did when he first showed up in the WWF, then tells The Legion of Doom they will see them Monday. Hawk says there are winners in the world, and there are losers.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat Salvatore Sincere and Ed Ramos.

The newest issue of Raw Magazine is available now and has a spread of Sunny as well as pictures of Sunny with Brian Pillman.

Mankind beats Rockabilly with the Mandible Claw. During the match, it is announced that Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon will be out of action after suffering injuries from a car accident from Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Ottawa City, Ottawa, Canada.

Brian Christopher beats Tommy Rogers in a Light Heavyweight Division match after pulling the rights following a top rope cross body.

Vince's Got A Shotgun (Challenge) - Shotgun Challenge recap for May 24, 1997

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon. The match is Henry O. Godwinn's first match since his C4 vertebrae injury last month, and compared to Phineas' usual jovial dancing, Henry is a lot more serious and is not smiling. After the match, Henry O. Godwinn refuses to dance.

We hear from Faarooq. He says that ever since he has entered the World Wrestling Federation, he has had to constantly prove himself as both a Black man and a wrestler. He says that the Black race is tired of doing menial work, and they will no longer sit back and be pacifists as they will take their rightful place on this earth and be treated equally. He says there has never been a black WWF Champion, but that day is coming. He calls The Undertaker "the great White hope" that everyone gives praise, but history will be made at King of the Ring and he will become the first Black WWF Champion by any means necessary.

We see episode two of Sunny's Search and Soak Mission, where Jim Cornette gets soaked with with the Super Soaker CPS2000.

"Double J" Jesse James beats David Haskins.

The New Blackjacks (Blackjack Windham and Blackjack Bradshaw) beat Reginald Walker and Carl Fergie.

Jim Ross interviews The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) in the ring. Animal says that they have beaten The Hart Foundation once, and at King of the Ring, they have them for the tag team titles and they will beat them again. However, next Monday night, they realize they will be facing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, and if Austin and Shawn take the tag team titles from them that night, they'll beat Austin and Shawn up, too, because they want the titles badly. Hawk says it was not too long ago that they had Owen and Bulldog in a match and won, and that they came up with a technicality that they pinned the wrong guy. He goes on to say that they have more excuses than Eddie Murphy, and after King of the Ring, they will win.

Brian Pillman beats Tony Williams. During the match, Pillman is aggressive towards Jim Cornette for sitting in his seat on commentary.

We hear from "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. He asks Bret "The Hit Man" Hart if he knows what bat guano is, and says Bret has been spreading so much of it around the WWF since WrestleMania, and now Bret wants to make a challenge where he can beat him in ten minutes while the rest of The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) is handcuffed to all four ring posts. He says this will be mano-a-mano, and while the world has been waiting for his, nobody has waited for this longer than him. He has had it with Bret's shit, and know he's going to knock it out of him.

Ahmed Johnson beats D'Lo Brown. After the match, Crush and Savio Vega stomp Ahmed Johnson, then Rocky Maivia runs in to make the save. This is almost to no avail, but with Crush and Savio Vega forced to focus on both men, Rocky and Ahmed are able to fight back.

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for May 24, 1997

Brian Pillman beats Tony Williams. During the match, Pillman is aggressive towards Jim Cornette for sitting in his seat on commentary.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat Doug Furnas and Philip LaFon. The match is Henry O. Godwinn's first match since his C4 vertebrae injury last month, and compared to Phineas' usual jovial dancing, Henry is a lot more serious and is not smiling. After the match, Henry O. Godwinn refuses to dance.

Ahmed Johnson beats D'Lo Brown. After the match, Crush and Savio Vega stomp Ahmed Johnson, then Rocky Maivia runs in to make the save. This is almost to no avail, but with Crush and Savio Vega forced to focus on both men, Rocky and Ahmed are able to fight back.

Jim Ross interviews The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) in the ring. Animal says that they have beaten The Hart Foundation once, and at King of the Ring, they have them for the tag team titles and they will beat them again. However, next Monday night, they realize they will be facing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, and if Austin and Shawn take the tag team titles from them that night, they'll beat Austin and Shawn up, too, because they want the titles badly. Hawk says it was not too long ago that they had Owen and Bulldog in a match and won, and that they came up with a technicality that they pinned the wrong guy. He goes on to say that they have more excuses than Eddie Murphy, and after King of the Ring, they will win.

The New Blackjacks (Blackjack Bradshaw and Blackjack Windham) beat Reginald Walker and Carl Fergie. During the match, it is announced that part two of Jim Ross' interview with Mankind will air, while Jerry "The King" Lawler will meet Goldust in a King of the Ring first round match-up.

"Double J" Jesse James beats David Haskins.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 14, 1997

Tonight's episode is aired from both the United States and South Africa, the latter as part of the 1997 WWF African Storm Tour. Vince McMahon and Jim Cornette do commentary in the States, while The Honky Tonk Man and Jim Ross commentate the matches in South Africa. (During the South African portions of the show, production difficulties cause commentary to go mostly silent, causing matches there to have no commentary about 90% of the time. When the matches are re-aired on the WWE Network, the episode is shown in its most original presentation possible with commentary only appearing when it is absolutely clear.)

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) in the States after Owen Hart distracts the referee so that The British Bulldog can hit Hawk in the back with his tag team championship belt from the apron.

Down in South Africa, Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats "Double J" Jesse James after Chyna distracts the referee and The Honky Tonk Man gets off commentary to grab James by the leg, distracting James and allowing Helmsley to hit the Pedigree for the win. After the match, James says that Honky Tonk Man may have gotten a leg up on him, but he's heard about his mystery man and instead of waiting until In Your House to get his hands on Honky, he wants him in the ring right now. Honky gets up on the apron and teases getting into the ring with him, but backs out. James gets one of the "Chicken" signs from the crowd and uses it to taunt Honky.

We see footage from earlier today where the WWF Superstars are welcomed to South Africa. We then see Rocky Maivia in the back go through Gorilla position to his match for tonight.

Savio Vega beats Rocky Maivia after squirming out of the shoulder breaker and rolling Rocky up, grabbing the tights. During the match, Ahmed Johnson knows what in store for him and for his opponent tonight. He also tells The Honky Tonk Man that if he utters one more word to him, he'll break his 2x4 on his face. Amhed then says that the fans know that he is real. We also see Bret Hart and the WWE covered in The New York Daily News. After this, Faarooq shows up with a cast around his left arm. After the match, The Nation of Domination attack Rocky and whip him with a leather belt, and Ahmed Johnson makes the save by rushing into the ring, 2x4 in hand.

The intro to Raw replays, signifying the start of the second hour.

Back in the States, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, and is interviewed in the ring by Vince McMahon. Austin says it's about damn time he got what he wanted from the WWF, as Vince and Gorilla Monsoon have held him down for as long as they could but cannot anymore. Vince says talent can't be held down as it always rises to the top, and Austin says that love him or hate him, he's the baddest S.O.B. in the ring when the bell rings. Austin says he had Gorilla where he wanted him and had the leverage, and now he has the match that he wanted. He then mocks Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's complains, saying he hasn't been screwed yet until Stone Cold himself screws him, which he says will happen. Austin says he will get his revenge on Hart and beat the living hell out of him, and that nobody will stop him. Austin says Hart has copied every single thing he's done, but when Hart is laying in a bloody heap in the middle of the ring, that will be the end result of it all as he will whip his ass.

Over in South Africa, Goldust beats The Sultan by disqualification when Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna run in and attack Goldust. The Sultan joins in, making this a 3-on-1 assault, , and hits Goldust with a double-team spike piledriver along with Helmsley before putting Goldust in the Camel Clutch while Helmsley punches Goldust in the face a few times. The Sultan then whacks Goldust in the back with the Iranian flag, then The Sultan and The Iron Shiek celebrate what they have done.

We see interspersed footage of Bret "The Hit Man' Hart in Kuwait. Hart says the Kuwaiti flag stands for honor and pride, and South Africa was honored to do the same. He is proud to be a hero around the world, fighting for what's right and what's wrong, which Hart says the American wrestling fans do not understand as they are lost in turmoil. He stands up for truth and justice, and for right and wrong, and that he stands for the truth. He says the people in America don't understand what's right and wrong anymore, and they do not stand to when they need to. In Kuwait, South Africa and Germany, they understand. He calls "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels a "little faggot" who spreads malicious lies about him, and wonders who could look up to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, whom he calls "a dirty, stinkin' hyena," "the scum of the earth," "a bully," "a tyrant," and "a liar." He says that Austin will find out that he's not good enough and as tough as he is, and he will face him one more time and stomp a mudhole in him for fans around the world, as he is not in the same league as him. He tells Austin to get better or get beaten.

In the U.S., Mankind and Vader beat The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) by disqualification after Mosh spits something into Mankind's eyes, blinding him. Mankind puts Vader in the Mandible Claw after bumping into him, not knowing that he has bumped into Vader until Paul Bearer pulls him off. Vader goes down as quickly as anyone else when put in the Claw.

Back in South Africa, the lights flicker on and off. The Undertaker's voice booms through the arena and asks the people there if they are prepared, for the end is at hand. This Sunday night, The Undertaker says that Mankind, the man who covets the flame, will come face-to-face with the fire which is the rage of The Undertaker. When all is said and done, and Mankind is laid beaten at his face, he will unleash the souls of all the demons to torment him for all the ends of time. He then says that Mankind will never rest in peace, but he can burn in Hell.

In this month's issue of Raw Magazine, there are topless photos of Sable. We seen see footage from the 1997 Slammy Awards, where Marlena, Sunny and Sable are seen in amazingly sexy swimsuits. (This starts ).

In South Africa, the commandant from The Truth Commission is in the ring, and announces that his commandos will enter the WWF's grand circle and prove their superiority not only to America but to the rest of the world. He says that they will show "sissy, liberal America" the errors of their ways and that they will prove might is right.

Ahmed Johnson beats Crush. After the match, Faarooq tells Ahmed it doesn't matter where he is, as The Nation of Domination will get rid of him. He then issues a challenge: if Ahmed can beat Savio Vega and Crush, then he can beat him. If Ahmed can beat all three of them, he will break up The Nation of Domination.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 7, 1997

The Honky Tonk Man guests on commentary for the next match, saying he has a surprise for later tonight.

Before the next match, Owen Hart says that it would be a horrible tragedy that the fans want them to split up, but thanks his brother Bret "The Hit Man" Hart for filling the family with love and stopping the feud. He also says that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is showing up later tonight to get some things off his chest, and tells him not to say one bad word about Bret. He also tells The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) that they will destroy them.

Owen Hart and The British Bulldog beat The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn). During the match, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels says he is going to upset a lot more people besides Owen Hart and The British Bulldog tonight. Also, The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) say that Owen Hart and The British Bulldog make a huge mistake out of disrespecting the United States, and that they will become the new tag team champions. After the match, Owen and The Bulldog run into The Legion of Doom, and are surrounded by them and The Godwinns. They duck a toss of the slop from the slop bucket by Henry O. Godwinn, which hits The Legion by mistake. Both The Godwinns and The Legions of Doom fight each other, while Owen and The Bulldog watch from afar and laugh.

Owen Hart and The British Bulldog tell The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) that they will humiliate them even worse than they did tonight at In Your House on April 20th. As they keep replaying the footage, calling The Legion of Doom and The Godwinns "hillbillies," "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up wanting to kick Owen and The Bulldog's asses, being held back by officials as he does.

Before the next match, The Honky Tonk Man shows up with the remnants of the guitar "Double J" Jesse James broke last week as he accompanies Billy Gunn to the ring. The Honky Tonk Man then guests on commentary, saying that he likes Billy Gunn and has liked him for a long time.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Billy Gunn. During the match, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog take offense to Austin butting in on their interview time, and says that if he wants to poke his nose in their business, they aren't too hard to find as they might do the same to him. Owen also tells Austin to leave his brother Bret "The Hit Man" Hart out of this, as this is between him and The Bulldog. After the match, The Honky Tonk Man tells Billy Gunn that he has been watching him for a long time, and just because he offered a piece of merchandise to "that complete good" "Double J" Jesse James, Billy Gunn has always been his first choice, and that there is nothing wrong with losing a match to someone like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. He says that Austin is at the top of his game, and that he can take Billy Gunn to the top of his game, too. Honky offers his services to Billy Gunn, but says that he doesn't have tog et on his knees and beg right away, as there is plenty of time for him to thank The Honky Tonk Man. Billy Gunn responds by punching Honky in the face.

Dok Hendrix advertises the Undertaker Door Banner, only $29.95 plus shipping and handling.

A man in foreign military uniform suddenly shows up, calling for everyone to come to attention. He is the commandant of The Truth Commission from South Africa, and he is very proud to tell the fans that next week will come from his fatherland, South Africa in the city of Johannesburg. He and his commandos have a mission in America: to study the long-term effects of democracy upon the civilian population of America. He has already noted that criminal rule the legal system, and those incapable of handling the social responsibility of democracy have been handed unlimited rights. Thus, those against all the laws of nature - survival of the fittest, domination of the weak by the strong - a little domination earns a lot of respect, and only when you have law and order can you have real democracy and true freedom. He and his commandos from The Truth Commission will teach "the sissy, liberal Americans" the true meaning of democracy, even if they have to beat the truth into them. He then says one man who can indeed speak the truth is at this very moment in his fatherland of South Africa and he is proud to carry with his own hands a taped interview of the truth that he speaks. He says the fans will notice the tumultuous applause that this man received along with great respect in South Africa, and that they will note that this man does not carry the red, white and blue flag of "your sissy, liberal America." He then goes on to say that man is Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. We then see Bret on the TitanTron in footage from a recent South African show, who says that he is happy to be in South Africa, where people "still respect what's right and what's wrong." He says that he sees things very clearly now, yet Austin still runs his mouth and America keeps cheering him on. He says the American fans are mad because he told the truth and that they can't fathom truth, honor and justice anymore. He also says Sycho Sid has a million dollar body and a ten cent brain, and that there is a whole new set of rules to follow when he gets in the ring with him. As this footage plays and we see Bret carry the South African flag, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels watches the footage from the back.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up, and is interviewed in-ring by Vince McMahon. Shawn tells Vince and the entire world that he opened up his mouth and got beat up, and tthat would regularly be a big deal. Yet when he does it, it's just another day at the office. He does not reveal when he is coming back to the ring, but he does say that every time Bret "The Hit Man" Hart gets in the ring, he wants to get something off his chest. Shawn says it's now his turn, and says that he and Bret hate each other both in and out of te ring, and that Bret hates his guts. He then goes on to say he hates his. As Owen Hart and The British Bulldog watch from the back, Shawn says that Bret has always been a bad guy, as Bret says that there are no family values in America and that the WWF exploited his family, yet Bret is the one who brings his family out on television and therefore allows them to do so. The only reason that Bret allows this to happen is so he can make money, saying he would sell his mother out for a dollar. He also says that Bret has an obsession with him and the WWF Championship, ever since Shawn beat him fair and square for the title at WrestleMania 12. Six years ago, when Bret became a singles star, he ran support for him and ran second fiddle him because that is what a man does when it comes to business. When it came time for Bret to return the favor, he did it kicking ansd scraming every second of the way before taking time off to get some rest. Shawn says Bret did this to see if WWF would fall on its face without him, and without Bret, the WWF has done some of its best business that it has done in years. Shawn says that Bret passed judgment about him from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, wanting to pick at his numerous faults which Shawn says he will never lie to the fans about and which Shawn says are what the fans like about him, despite the fact that said faults exist. He also brings up Bret mentioning his loyalty to the fans, calling it "a load of horseshit," saying that he came back for the money after using a rival organization (World Championship Wrestling, in hindsight) against the WWF for his financial gain. Shawn says people are throwing more money at him than anyone can imagine, but he's not in it for the money, and that he has brand loyalty with the WWF. He then goes on to say that Bret is obsessed with the WWF Championship because he was born into it, and that when Bret goes home, he's still Bret "The Hit Man" Hart 24 hours a day, while when he goes home, he is just plain Shawn. He says that Bret is "The Hit Man" 24 hours a day, cannot separate the ring from his personal life, brings his friends and family into it, and is more obsessed with the limelight than he can ever imagine. Shawn says he was once bothered by the fans cheering for Bret, but he is now okay with it. He then says he is simply saying to not, under any circumstances, let a wrestler tell them what to do, as in America, you can do whatever the hell you want. He says that a lot of superstars have positioned themselves as a hero or a role model only to fall short, and says that he isn't one. He tells parents anywhere not to let their kids be like him, but if they are going to plop their money down for their kids to enjoy the WWF, they should rest assured that one guy knows how much you're spending, and however they cheer, he works his ass off whether people like it or not. Shawn then tells Bret his obsession with him and the WWF Championship will ultimately be his destruction. He then does a little dance in the ring for Bret. Owen Hart and The British Bulldog, having watched all this, have had enough and make their way to the ring. Shawn heads out of the ring and grabs a chair to use as a weapon, keeping Owen and Bulldog at bay despite not being cleared to compete. Officials have to keep Owen and Bulldog away from Shawn, who does a handstand on the chair as they are forced to retreat.

The intro replays to signify the start of the second hour.

The Honky Tonk Man guests on commentary for the rest of the night.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Freddie Joe Floyd and Barry Horowitz. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Vernon White, who is Ken Shamrock's opponent in the latter's open exhibition, who says that he will hold nothing back against Shamrock. After the match, it is announced that Sycho Sid, who is set to face Mankind tonight, has not made it yet due to a flight problem.

Ken Shamrock beats Vernon White in a no-holds-barred open exhibition after a flurry of punches to Vernon White's face, which causes Vernon White to tap out. Jim Ross interviews Shamrock after the match, Sharock says this was supposed to start as an exhibition fight and that he lost his temper a bit, but that's the way it goes. Suddenly, Vader shows up with Paul Bearer and confronts Shamrock. Officials keep both men from going at each other outside of the ring.

Vader beats Frank Stileto. During the match, Mankind says he realizes that he did a real bad thing to The Undertaker and wants to make amends with a presentation later tonight. He hopes The Undertaker likes it, as he picked it out just for him. After the match, it is announced that details of a brawl in South Africa can be heard about on Option 6 of Thethe WWF Superstar Line.

WWF President Gorilla Monsoon announces that Sycho Sid is not in the building, with the reason being unconfirmed. If Sycho Sid does not make it to the arena, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will replace him. Austin shows up and says he isn't saving his show and that Sid has a yellow streak down his back. He says that he will wrap a brace around Gorilla Monsoon's head if he gets put in the match, as he won't be bullied into being told what to do. Austin then notes that Sid has a match tonight as well as with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart at In Your House on April 20th, and says he meant it when he said that Bret "The Hit Man" would be done with him. He tells Gorilla that if he gives him the match with Bret at In Your House, he'll save the show. Either Gorilla gives him Bret's ass, or Gorilla will kiss his ass. Gorilla tells Austin that if Sid doesn't show up, he'll get the match with Bret.

Jim Ross interviews Mankind in the ring, asking why he burned The Undertaker's face last week. Mankind says it all seemed like such a shame, as they engaged in some of the most brutal contests wrestling has ever known, but he couldn't help feeling that The Undertaker never really knew him at all. He knows 'Taker and his fancy cars and posh hotel rooms, but nobody knows him or what it feels like to sit on an airplane with the stench of his own charred flesh in his nostrils for fourteen hours, and it makes him sick. He says nobody knows what it feels like to walk inside your home and their wife doesn't even know that they're burning. He needd to introduce the fans to his life, and for the fans who find it hard to belive that someone like him could receive holy matrimony, he tells them to switch to another TV show as he is dealing with a reality where his children wake up to the sound of gunfire, white trash bombards his house with rocks while chanting "Die, Mankind, Die" and his three-year-old daughter asks him to keep her safe only to tell her he can't because he's on the road 300 days a year and working on his 17th concussion, being spit on by vile scum in Undertaker T-shirts and wrestling main events for half the money that punked-up pretty boys make in the opening match. Mankind says he has no excuses, only reasons. At In Your House, it will be like "Oswald shooting Kennedy," and that the match will be the closest thing to public hangings and throwing Christians to the lions. He says that if anyone thought the fireball was bad, he implores any women and families who love their children not to order the pay-per-view as he will not be held morally responsible yet will not stop until everyone smells 'Taker's flash and 'Taker becomes a random pile of body parts. Mankind says this might as well be his last match, but he has his reservation in the emergency room and making one for The Undertaker, because once they're done, The Undertaker will need a Mankind match as he will look as disfigured as him. Suddenly, The Undertaker makes his presence known, and 'Taker appears on the TitanTron. He says fire, brimstone and eternal damnation are something he knows all too well, and that Mankind will also know soon as he feels the heat. When Mankind screams in anguish to no avail, he will know he has sentenced him to eternal damnation, and as the flesh burns from his bones, he will think it is all over when it is just the beginning as he will never be through with him. He says Mankind will spend eternity paying for his crimes, and he will soon open the vault of souls and unleash the most deadly of demons. He tells Paul Bearer that he thinks he only knows the darkness and taught Bearer everything he knows about the darkness, but not everything he knows. When all is done, Bearer too will understand that even Hell hath no fury like The Undertaker's.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up to face Mankind.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Mankind fight to a no-contest. During the match, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog say they are screwed over and over again, and this time Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has been backstabbed by being placed in a match with Austin because Sycho Sid could not make it tonight. Owen Hart says that Bret would be disgusted and that this is all a conspiracy, as Bret has already beaten Austin twice. He then calls Sycho Sid a spineless coward as Bret could beat him too. Shortly after this, Owen and The Bulldog are seen watching the match from the stands, and Austin spots them, daring them to get into the ring. They eventually do just that, but The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) appear and chase Owen and Bulldog around the outside of the ring. Vader tries to take advantage of the situation by charging into the ring by hitting Austin with a clothesline, but Vader hits Mankind by mistake and the two of them fight each other until Paul Brearer breaks them up. Meanwhile, Austin chases Owen Hart and The British Bulldog out of the ring and into the back. Vader and Mankind make up to end the show.

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for February 22, 1997

Crush beats The British Bulldog after Savio Vega grabs and holds The Bulldog by the leg and hides as The Bulldog gets Crush back into the ring with a vertical suplex as Owen Hart warns of attempted interference by JC Ice and Wolfie D. During the break, JC Ice and Wolfie D show up to watch the match from ringside, as does Owen Hart, who is seen shaking hands at ringside with Clarence Mason, who has accompanied Crush at the beginning of the match and is watching the match from ringside. After the match, Bulldog calls out Mason, telling him to get in the ring with him and Owen right now. He wants to know whose side Owen and Mason are on. Owen tells Bulldog not to blame the loss on him, but Bulldog says he has not lost any match, and proceeds to fire Mason as his and Owen's manager.

Sugar Ray Leonard faces Hector "Macho" Camacho live on pay-per-view March 1st!

It is noted that Marlena is not accompanying Goldust after what happened this past Monday on Raw, and that she will return with Goldust on Raw next week.

Goldust beats T.L. Hopper. During the match, it is announced that Goldust and Marlena are on the cover of the newest issue of Raw Magazine, and that photos of the first episode of Shotgun Saturday Night are also inside.

We see exclusive footage from after this past Monday's Raw, where an angry Bret "The Hit Man" Hart storms the locker room and brushes away the cameraman.

Kevin Kelly interviews Sycho Sid in the ring. Sid says that when he was just a child and his mother would lay him down at night, walk out the door and turn out the lights, not once did he feel fear. He tells The Undertaker to understand that when they told him not to walk across the cemetery, he did it anyway, because he does what he wants to do, for he is the man. When he and The Undertaker collide, it will be like nothing the wrestling world has ever seen. He will take the chance and he will go to the dark side because he thrives on adversity. In the darkness, there will be a shimmer of light, and it will shine down on him.

We see footage of The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) in the streets of New York City before the next match.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) vs. The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) ends when Justin "HawK" Bradshaw and Barry Windham - known collectively as "The Blackjacks" - show up and attack The Godwinns.

After the commercial break, The Blackjacks (Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw and Barry Windham), now known as "The New Blackjacks," are now in an impromptu match with The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh).

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) vs. The New Blackjacks (Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw and Barry Windham) ends when The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) get back in the ring and fight The New Blackjacks and The Headbangers.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 12, 1996

It is announced that due to life-threatening complications from a ruptured kidney, Ahmed Johnson underwent emergency surgery this past week. The procedure, known as fusion, stimped internal bleeding in Ahmed's damaged kidney. The injury was originally sustained by a series of blows to Ahmed's kidney area by Faarooq Asaad and further aggravated by Ahmed's insistence in competing in last week's battle royal and another beating by Faarooq. He is now at home recovering, but if his situation does not improve, his kidney may have to be removed. Vince McMahon and the WWE wish Ahmed a complete and rapid recovery.

Faarooq Asaad beats Skip.

After the match, Vince McMahon interviews Jake "The Snake" Roberts via telephone, who tells Jerry "The King" Lawler has brought him to his limit and that the power that has saved him will crush Lawler.

Clarence Mason guests on commentary for the next match.

Crush, back from a long hiatus due to drugs and weapons charges (which he was never convicted of) and sporting a new biker-like look, beats Savio Vega by submission. (In real-life, Crush was arrested and subsequently jailed back home for purchasing steroids and possessing an illegal hand gun after Royal Rumble 1995.)

Sunny advertises the Bikini Beach Blast-off for the SummerSlam Free For All.

Kevin Kelly interviews Ahmed Johnson. Ahmed says he can ignore the physical pain, but the mental pain hurts worse than anything else right now. He got medical attention when his insides were doing flips and the side of his stomach felt ice cold. According to the doctors, his kidney burst after being kicked by Faarooq, and the battle royal only made it worse. As for the chance of losing the kidney, it may happen if it doesn't stop building. He doesn't know if he'll ever perform again if the kidney has to be removed.

Bob Backlund guests on commentary for the next match as he is out campaigning for United States President.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat T.L. Hopper and Who. During the match, WWF President Gorilla Monsoon announces that the WWF Intercontinental Championship is vacant due to Ahmed Johnson's present condition. There will be a single-elimination tournament starting next week to decide a new Intercontinental Champion.

Mr. Perfect talks with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart on the Wrestle Vessel. Bret says that if he doesn't come back, he hopes the people are happy with what he's accomplished. The only thing that makes him want to come back to the WWF is the fans. For now, he wants to take some more time to think about everything and when he comes back, he wants to speak his mind and announce his decision, and if he comes back, he's going to have a shovel.

We see footage from last Friday's show at Madison Square Garden.

Despite an interference attempt from Vader, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels beat Owen Hart. After the match, Vader grabs a steel chair and heads to the ring, but Shawn removes the cast from Owen Hart's arm. Jim Cornette shows up and tosses his tennis racket to Owen, but Shawn takes it and whacks Owen in the head with it before running into a standing clothesline from Vader. Vader continues to attack Shawn as officials try to break the brawl up and eventually hits Shawn with multiple Vader Bombs.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 8, 1996

WWF President Gorilla Monsoon announces with great reluctance the indefinite suspension of The Ultimate Warrior, a direct result of his failure to appear as advertised last weekend in Indianapolis, Detroit and Pittsburgh. This suspension will be immediately lifted as soon as The Warrior posts an appearance bond to ensure WWF fans that he will appear where advertised. He is here tonight, as promised, and will wrestle Owen Hart. WWF is hopeful he will post the bond and return to action in the WWF. Despite his popularity, no one wrestler is above answering to the WWF fans. (This suspension proves indefinite, however, as in reality The Ultimate Warrior was fired for reportedly no-showing several house shows due to the death of his father. Despite Vince McMahon hoping on the air that this is not the last time we see Warrior, Warrior would not appear in the ring again until the Raw show after WrestleMania 30, almost 18 years later, which just so happened to be the night before he passed away.)

The Ultimate Warrior beats Owen Hart by disqualification after The British Bulldog attempts to interfere and fails. After the match, Vader gets in the ring, and The Ultimate Warrior falls victim to the numbers game. Officials have to stop Camp Cornette from attacking Warrior further, but Owen Hart nails Warrior with his cast and Vader scares all the officials away with Jim Cornette's tennis racket before Cornette takes the racket and whacks Warrior with it prior to a Vader Bomb. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson. When asked who their partner will be against Camp Cornette (Vader, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog) at In Your House: International Incident, Shawn says they have secured their third man and that he will be here shortly. Ahmed says their third man has to be able to hold his own, and that we will learn his identity in a few minutes.

After the commercial break, we see officials carrying The Ultimate Warrior to the back. We then segue back to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson. Shawn says he's had his differences with him like he's had his differences with a lot of other people, but he'll be here shortly. Ahmed says he won't be walked over like The Ultimate Warrior.

Before the next match, Brian Pillman, ever the loose cannon, threatens to attack Savio Vega with one of his crutches.

The WWF Attitude Adjustment tour heads to Albany, New York; Worcester, Massachusetts; Portland, Maine; Bangor, Maine; and Vancouver, British Columbia!

Savio Vega beats Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews Mr. Perfect via telephone, but they lose him during the break as he is calling from a cellular phone. After the match, Savio Vega catches Uncle Zebekiah with his branding iron but is attacked from behind by Bradshaw before being hit with a cowbell. Uncle Zebekiah then brands Vega.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels says his and Ahmed Johnson's third man will be here momentarily. Next week, Shawn and Ahmed put their respective titles on the line against Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn, respectively. Shawn says Billy will "get a rompin' and a stompin'," while Ahmed says that "Filly and Fart are very good" while telling Sunny to stay in the hood.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Ahmed Johnson, The Undertaker, Paul Bearer and Sunny welcomed the fans at Continental Airlines Arena at The Meadowlands, New Jersey this past Friday. Hunter Hearst Helmsley and The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) can be seen signing autographs. WWF also welcomed thefans outside of the New Haven Coliseum at New Haven, Connecticut this past Saturday.

Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.

Vader and The British Bulldog beat The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn).

On Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Line: Speculation on the alleged love triangle between Goldust, Marlena and Sable...but where does Mankind fit in?

Jim Cornette isn't concerned about who "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' and Ahmed Johnson's new partner is, saying nobody would step in to replace The Ultimate Warrior after what his men did to him. Unfortunately for Cornette, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson reveal that their partner is none other than Sycho Sid, who hasn't been seen in months. Sid says he can hear Cornette and his men scream for help only to find there is no one there. Cornette is furious upon learning and threatens to call Clarence Mason to get this dealt with.

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.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 29, 1996

It is revealed at the beginning of the show that the reason The British Bulldog wanted to confront "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels last night was because of rumors that Michaels slept with his wife, Diana Hart Smith. When Michaels won his match last night, The British Bulldog headed down the aisles after In Your House went off the air.

Mankind beats Bart Gunn with the two fingers to the esophagus. We find out that the music that plays when Mankind wins has a calming effect on him.

Jim Ross interviews Bart Gunn, who says that Mankind's submission move was so devastating he couldn't move. As he speaks, Mankind shows up and sticks his fingers down Bart Gunn's esophagus again.

Savio Vega guests on commentary for the next match, and shows up with a leather strap, and immediately challenges "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a Carribean Strap Match at the next In Your House.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Scott Taylor with the Million Dollar Dream. During the match, Jerry "The King" Lawler almost gets whipped by Savio Vega. After the match, Savio Vega challenges Steve Austin to the Carribean Strap Match. Austin and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase reject the challenge. DiBiase leaves the ring, but Austin does not, and Vega smacks Austin from ebhind with the leather strap.

Vince McMahon interviews The British Bulldog and his wife Diana Hart Smith in the ring. He then introduces "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Michaels says that one month ago, nobody thought his wrestling style would last sixty minutes against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, but he adapated to Hart's style, danced for 63 minutes, and came out on top. Last night, nobody thought his wrestling style would hold up against Diesel, but he held his own and gave Diesel an ass-whipping of his own. Michaels then says he can adapt to any style and that he is ready for the best the WWF has to offer. Jim Cornette confronts The Heartbreak Kid for sleeping with Diana Hart Smith. It is shown through last night's footage that a production assistant asked Diana to come with him to the back, as Jim Cornette was in trouble. She goes to the back. Cornette was not waiting there, but Michaels supposedly was. Cornette says that Michaels put his arm around her, took her to a dark corner and propositioned her. Cornette wants to know what kind of person what do this, and calls Michaels a sleazebag (among other things). Cornette then forces Michaels to face Diana, and accuses Michaels of being a fornicator. Diana tells Michaels he knows he wants her, but Michaels tells her with all due respect not to flatter herself. Diana slaps Michaels in the face, then Michaels says "I guess we all know who wears the pants in the Smith family." Bulldog then attacks Michaels, starting a brawl before the break.

During the break, officials broke up the brawl between "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and The British Bulldog.

Next week on Raw: "Wildman" Marc Mero vs. The 1-2-3 Kid! The Undertaker vs Owen Hart! Goldust!

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) come to the ring with their own pet pigs before the next match as it is announced that the winner of the match will get a title shot against The Bodydonnas (Zip and Skip).

We hear from Sunny, who says she needs to get "a little closer look" to see which team she prefers to have The Bodydonnas' (Zip and Skip) tag team title match against.

Yhe Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) and The New Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy) fight to a double count-out when both legal men are out of the ring and Hillbilly Jim chases after Sunny for trying to get Phineas' attention.

Jim Ross interviews Mankind in a backstage stairwell. He asks Mankind about his submission holds. Mankind says there are over 740 pressure points in the human body, and "during the course of an isolated adolescence, [he] explored them all and searched for the weapon from which there would be no escape." He says "It was a wonderful nerve, underneath the eye socket, but underneath the tongue where the flesh is weak and the nerves run deep, when enough force is exhibited, there is no escape. Temporary paralysis overcomes the body and the only hope for Mankind's love for humanity" - and he assures he is thine. He is surprised not only of the fact that he was able to beat Undertaker with the hold, and tells 'Taker to show some courage of he will destroy him whenever and wherever he chooses, as he is tired of 'Taker's weakness.

The Ultimate Warrior beats Isaac Yankem D.D.S.

It is announced that as per WWF President Gorilla Monsoon that there will be a rematch between The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) and The New Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Leif Garrett) on this week's Superstars.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 22, 1996

We hear Savio Vega speak Spanish before the next match.

Goldust beats Savio Vega to take back the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship after Marlena distracts the referee from the apron and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin - who watches the match from the aisle with "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase midway through the match - hits Vega in the face with the Million Dollar Championship. During the match, The Ultimate Warrior says in a pre-recorded message that his heart has already been taken by those who have always believed. He tells Goldust he's not here for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, and that he's only there to put a hole "in his house."

It is announced that The Ultimate Warrior will be live on America On-Line tomorrow night at 9 PM Eastern.

Vader quickly beats Fatu.

We see more footage from WWF's recent tour of Germany, which winds down tonight, and some of the footage is of Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. Owen Hart, which ends after interference from and an attack on Roberts by The British Bulldog. Roberts then fights back and sics his snake Revelations on the Bulldog.

In a pre-recorded match, Sunny says there's too much hog-sloppin' in the World Wrestling Federation, and that it's time for her and The Bodydonnas (Zip and Skip) to teach The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) a lesson.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat Ken Patterson and Tajiri. During the match, Sunny tries to distract The Godwinns, but Hillbilly Jim sics Ol' Blue on her. After the match, The Godwinns are attacked by The Bodydonnas (Zip and Skip), who then proceed to slop Phineas until Henry storms into the ring and chases them off with the slop bucket.

Mankind beats "The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya with the two fingers to the esophagus.

We see the history between "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Diesel.

Earlier in the WWF's tour of Germany, Diesel told "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels that he plans to teach Shawn a lesson. He says his reign as WWF Champion was the worst year of his life due to the WWF trying to turn him into something he wasn't, and says that the WWF now knows who the real Diesel is. He says Shawn is a dime a dozen, and tells Vince McMahon to watch his back as he'll be next when he's done with Shawn.