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Saturday, April 8, 1995

American Wrestling Experience - AWF Warriors of Wrestling recap for April 8, 1995

Sgt. Slaughter says Americans have their freedom of choice, and your choice for professional wrestling should be the American Wrestling Federation.

"Gentleman" Chris Adams beats Greg "The Hammer" Valentine by decision to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament. During the match, Sheik Adnan Alkahassie speaks for Mr. Hughes in the Warriors Corners, and says Mr. Hughes will fulfill his promise to Tito Santana. Mr. Hughes tells Santana he will go down for the last time to the Sidewalk Slam.

"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. beats Koko B. Ware in the first round with a three-quarters nelson pin to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament, where he will face "Gentleman" Chris Adams.

"Luscious" Tommy Rich beats Sgt. Slaughter by disqualification in the second round to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament. During the match, Tito Santana shows up in the Warriors Corner, and says he has a big obstacle in the form of Mr. Hughes to overcome. He has the fans on his side, and that the better man will be decided soon. During the second round, Tommy Rich pushes Sgt. Slaughter into referee Billy Silverman, knocking the referee down. Rico Suave gets involved and holds Sgt. Slaughter from behind, but Rich accidentally hits Suave instead. Rich jumps over the top rope to escape Slaughter, and Silverman calls for the bell when he comes to, believing Sgt. Slaughter had tosses Rich over the top rope.

Tito Santana beats Mr. Hughes by disqualification to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament, where he will face "Luscious" Tommy Rich. During the match, "Gentleman" Chris Adams is in the Warriors Corner. He says that he knew the AWF was going to be tough, but not this tough. He says that he and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine wrestled to a draw, but the round system beat Valentine. Next week, the same thing will happen to "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Jr. Shortly after this, Tito Santana accidentally hits referee Jesse Hernandez when Mr. Hughes pushes him into Santana's path. Valentine ends up putting Hughes in a sleeper, and the referee comes to and confronts Santana. Santana explains what happened, and the referee rules in favor of Santana.

Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.

Saturday, March 25, 1995

American Wrestling Experience - AWF Warriors of Wrestling recap for March 25, 1995

Sgt. Slaughter says Americans have their freedom of choice, and your choice for professional wrestling should be the American Wrestling Federation.

Mr. Hughes quickly beats The Superfly in the first round to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Championship semi-finals.

Ken Resnick interviews Mr. Hughes, who said he has told everyone who he is and that nobody has survived his Sidewalk Slam. It makes no difference who he faces, as anyone who deals with him will go down to the Sidewalk Slam.

Sgt. Slaughter - in his AWF debut - beats The Ultimate Destroyer, who cannot recover after a Cobra Clutch and two Slaughter Cannons, by count-out in the second round when The Ultimate Destroyer falls to the mat and lies on the apron under the bottom rope. Slaughter continues to the next round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. During the match, "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. is in the Warrior's Corner, and says that Sir Oliver Humperdink did his job in getting him into the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament, and that it is now time to do his. Orton then says Johnny Gunn will be shooting blanks when he steps in the ring with him. After the match, the kids celebrate in the ring with Sgt. Slaughter.

Ken Resnick interviews Sgt. Slaughter, who says that when the Cobra Clutch is locked in, nobody gets out. He doesn't know who to look forward to more in the next round between either "Luscious" Tommy Rich or Tony Atlas, but he will take on either man.

"Luscious" Tommy Rich beats "Mr. U.S.A." Tony Atlas by pinfall in the second round to continue to the next round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament after Rich shifts his weight to reverse a vertical suplex into the ring into a pinfall and Rico Suave grabs Atlas' ankle. During the match, "Gentleman" Chris Adams is in the Warriors Corner, and says that the American Wrestling Federation has everything he wants: real wrestling, fantastic competition and the round system. The Warrior is a big man, but he has a big spirit, and he's coming for him.

Ken Resnick interviews Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, who says that while Tony Atlas is a great wrestler in his own right, "Luscious" Tommy Rich is a man of know-how and brains, which is why Rich is in the Rico Suave family. Next week, he will give Jimmie Powers the wrestling lesson of his life in the first round of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. Rico Suave shows up with Tommy Rich, and tells Valentine he hit the nail on the head, while Tommy Rich tells Sgt. Slaughter that the kids will not help him when he gets through with him. Rico Suave asks if Sgt. Slaughter is a draft dodger, and says that if Valentine and Rich faced each other in the tournament, it would make for a great match.

Koko B. Ware beats Nails by disqualification after Nails tosses him over the top rope seconds into their match, and continues to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament. During the match, The Warlord is in the Warriors Corner, and he tells "Gentleman" Chris Adams that he will know how powerful he is and how bad pain can feel when he beats him and goes on to become the AWF Heavyweight Champion. After the match, Nails strangles Koko B. Ware with a microphone cable, then "Mr. U.S.A." Tony Atlas gets in the ring and stares Nails down while protecting Koko B. Ware. Nails slowly backs away.

Ken Resnick interviews Tito Santana, who is facing Hercules. He is nervous about Hercules, but it is Sheik Adnan Alkahassie, who does not care about the rules, who worries him. After he says that the Sheik is on the same level as Hercules when it comes to being up to no good, The Sheik interrupts the interview, and Santana is attacked from behind by Hercules.

Tito Santana beats Hercules by pinfall in the second round to continue to the semi-finals of the AWF Heavyweight Championship tournament after Hercules accidentally knocks Sheik Adnan Alkahassie off the apron.

Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.

Saturday, February 25, 1995

American Wrestling Experience - AWF Warriors of Wrestling recap for February 25, 1995

Sgt. Slaughter says Americans have their freedom of choice, and your choice for professional wrestling should be the American Wrestling Federation.

We are introduced to commentator Mick Karch and color commentator Terry Taylor.

Tito Santana beats The Ultimate Destroyer by pinfall in the second round. During the match, it is announced that the rules - which will be obeyed - are as follows: Matches consist of four one-minute rounds, with tossing opponents over the top rope as well as putting one's hands on the referee both grounds for automatic disqualification. The In case the match goes the distance, the referee's decision is final.

Ken Resnick interviews Tito Santana, who says he is feeling good about the AWF in general. He says you have to know how to wrestle to make it in the AWF, and he knows how to wrestle. He says being in shape is an asset, and that knowing how to wrestle will finally pay off...and the wrestling fans like that.

Greg "The Hammer" Valentine - managed by Rico Suave - beats Billy Joe Eaton with the Figure Four Leg Lock in the first round. During the match, we hear from "Gentleman" Chris Adams in the Warriors Corner, who calls AWF the alternative wrestling federation for having rounds much like European wrestling. He says he'll be here next week. Also, a girl is seen with a computer, and Rico Suave is seen talking on his cellular phone.

Tony Atlas beats Sonny Rogers by pinfall in the second round. During the first round, Sonny Rogers was admonished by the referee for excessive eye gouging, and the round was given to Tony Atlas. Johnny Gunn is also seen in the Warriors Corner during the second round, saying he will be here next week to housequake the nation.

Ken Resnick interviews AWF president Paul Alperstein, who created AWF after being a wrestling fan for many years and seeing the industry change dramatically, which led him to want to bring the sport back to its roots. He says the rules will be enforced and followed. There will be no throwing over the top rope or touching the referees, and there will be a break at the ten-count. As for the round system, he wanted to create a system unique to the business that the fans would want to see. He looks to run shows in arenas not only in the United States, but in foreign countries around the world.

Rick Thunder beats Nailz (now going by "Nails" with an "s") in the first round by disqualification after Nails hits Thunder with a wooden stool and a steel chair before choking him with a camera cord. Another referee has to foll

Ken Resnick interviews Sir Oliver Humperdink, who says he didn't succeed by being a slouch and knows good things are happening in AWF. He says people are unhappy to see him, but he's going to be around for a long time, and says he has come with a tag team from the state of Texas, whom he says are at the pinnacle of tag team success: Killer and Psycho, the Texas Hangmen. Psycho says they are the biggest, baddest pieces of meet to come out of Texas, and they're here to beat people up. Killer dares the competition to step into the war zone.

Sgt. Slaughter hands out miniature American flags to the fans in the front row before the next match.

Sgt. Slaugher beats Ken McGuire in the first round with the Cobra Clutch. During the match, Sheik Adnan Alkahassie is seen in the Warriors Corner, announcing that he will bring out who he considers the greatest wrestler in the world next week.

Ken Resnick interviews Sgt. Slaughter, who says it's great to be in the AWF where they brought the rules and regulations back, and thanks Paul Alperstein for making it possible. He praises the round system, then says he will put down everyone who faces him in the American Wrestling Federation.

Koko B. Ware beats Bobby Bradler by pinfall in the second round. During the second round, Mr. Hughes is in the Warriors Corner, and he promises that whoever gets in his face next week will go down for the last time to the sidewalk slam.

Ken Resnick interviews Rico Suave, who says that he has some of the best wrestlers in the ring. He acknowledges the girl with the computer in the ring earlier in the show, and that her computer brought up three names who will take the Suave family to the top, one of which is Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, who says that all you have to do with the computer is type in "greatness," and then you have him, who is synonymous with greatness and everything about true wrestling. He says he is the master of the Figure Four Leg Lock, which will take the Suave family to the top.

Sgt. Slaughter says you've made the right choice with the American Wrestling Federation, and until next week...you're dismissed.

Monday, March 21, 1994

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 21, 1994

"Macho Man" Randy Savage is back on commentary this week.

The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) when Butch and Luke are preoccupied with Johnny Polo. Vince interviews Polo and The Quebecers when Captain Lou Albano shows up and challenges them to a tag team match with the tag team titles on the line against a team of his own creation. They are all to eager to accept, with Jacques calling Albano "a nobody."

An encore presentation of WrestleMania 10 will be on pay-per-view at 10 PM Eastern/9 PM Central on pay-per-view.

Irwin R. Schyster gives some reasons for why taxes should be paid, why people are tax cheats, and why people should not be tax cheats.

Tatanka beats Chris Hammrick. During the match, it is noticed that Howard Finkel no longer has his new hair from WrestleMania 10.

After WrestleMania 10, Rhonda Shear says she really liked the show and hopes that she will be invited next year.

Diesel beats Ken Lucia.

Lex Luger takes on "The Model" Rick Martel next week on Raw.

Vince McMahon interviews Bret "Hitman" Hart. He plans to start back where he left off and defend against all challengers, and says Yokozuna will get his eventual rematch. As for the match against "The Rocket" Owen Hart, he needs no excuses and that was just one match, but things are different now as he is WWF Champion, and while you can't always get what you want, sometimes you can get what you need.



Johnny Polo interviewed Burt Reynolds after WrestleMania 10, who proceeds to praise the World Wrestling Federation.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Koko B. Ware. After the match, Jeff Jarrett and "Macho Man" Randy Savage come to blows when Jarrett gets in Savage and Vince McMahon's faces and Savage throws some soda at him. Savage fights Jarrett, and Koko B. Ware gets a shot in on Jarrett before Savage tosses Jarrett out of the ring.

With WWF Greetings On Call, WWF Superstars can make a personal phone call to anyone you want by name! Birthdays, anniversaries, congrualatory messages, "get well soon" calls and even special friendship calls are all possible with WWF Greetings On Call!

Vince McMahon raises "Macho Man" Randy Savage's arm after what happened earlier in the ring.

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

Monday, March 1, 1993

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 1, 1993

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, January 11, 1993

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 11, 1993

The show begins with Sean Mooney stating the event is sold out when Bobby "The Brain" Heenan shows up. He finds out he's been replaced by New York City DJ Rob Bartlett. Sold out show or not, Heenan says he's getting in there.

Yokozuna beats Koko B. Ware.



Bobby "The Brain" Heenan tells Mr. Perfect that he has heard him asking questions of the other wrestlers about Narcissus, and says that comparing Mr. Perfect to Narcissus would be like comparing ice cream to horse manure. He says horse manure has its place in this world, even perfect horse manure, but Narcissus is so beyond perfect that he could very well be from another galaxy. He says that when he unleashes Narcissus at Royal Rumble, even Perfect will be convinced that Narcissus is from another world.

The Steiner Brothers (Scott and Rick Steiner) beat The Executioners (Pain and Agony). During the match, Doink the Clown is seen in the audience clowning around.



Sean Mooney catches a woman trying to get in, claiming to be Rob Bartlett's aunt. It's really Bobby "The Brain" Heenan dressed like a woman, complete with a wig.



Vince McMahon interviews Razor Ramon. He plans to beat Bret "The Hit Man" Hart for the WWF Championship at Royal Rumble. As for Owen Hart, he beat him up on WWF Mania for fun.



January 29th will support the Somalia Relief Fund as part of WWF Headlock On Hunger. Tatanka also advertises the event.

Shawn Michaels retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Max Moon. Doink shows up during the match.



Shawn Michaels says Marty Jannetty is undeserving of an Intercontinental title shot, and says The Sensational Sherri will be on his corner. Marty says he's winning the title, and that Shawn doesn't know Sherri as much as he thinks he does.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Tatanka, IRS, Bob Backlund, Jerry "The King" Lawler, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Crush, "The Model" Rick Martel, Yokozuna, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Papa Shango, Earthquake, The Berserker, Undertaker, Carlos Colon, The Great Tenryu, Tito Santana, Typhoon, The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will all be in the Royal Rumble this year!

People are lining up for tickets to next week's show when Sean Mooney spots Rob Bartlett's Uncle Morris showing up. It's Bobby "The Brain" Heenan in disguise again.



The Undertaker beats Damien Demento.



Doink says he'll continue to make children cry...and Crush shows up to warn him not to do it. When Doink shoots a squirt gun at him, Doink chases after him!

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan gets in the building...at the end of the show. Poor Bobby...