Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 17, 1995

Jerry "The King" Lawler is on commentary again this week.

Jean-Pierre LaFitte beats Duke "The Dumpster" Droese in his debut match.

Bob Backlund says he plans to pend spring break on the beach in his usual suit and bowtie, trying to spread the importance of knowledge even as the cameraman keeps focusing on the lovely ladies.

Doink beats Roy Raymond.

Totally live on May 14th is WWF In Your House, which costs $14.95 - less than half the cost of a trip to the movies for a family of four. Sycho Sid vs. Diesel for the WWF Championship - assuming Diesel is still champion - is the first official match for the event. Details of the house for the In Your House contest are revealed: the house is in an exclusive neighborhood in Orlando, has three bedrooms, is near a golf course, has a swimming pool and also has a two-car garage.

"The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Yokozuna retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly.

On the WWF Hotline: Jim Ross interviews Alundra Blayze. Also, the new Superstar interactive game!

The Undertaker says: don't drink and drive.

Henry Godwinn beats Rich Myers. During the match, Cornfed from the USA original series Duckman is on the phone.

Next week on Raw: Bertha Faye, the woman who attacked Alundra Blayze last week, is in action! Also, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Diesel for the WWF Championship!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 26, 1994

Shawn Micheals guests on commentary next week.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase plans to give The British Bulldog a Christmas gift in the form of his Million Dollar Corporation giving him a beating.

Tatanka vs. The British Bulldog ends in a double disqualification after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase grabs The Bulldog's leg and pulls him out of the ring. This gets the attention of Lex Luger, who shows up and argues with DiBiase. Tatanka goes after Luger, but Luger fights Tatanka, and Bam Bam Bigelow gets in the ring soon afterwards. Lex Luger and British Bulldog soon clean house.

Mo, Mabel, The British Bulldog, The 1-2-3 Kid, Bob "Spark Plug" Holly and Shawn Micheals are officially in the Royal Rumble match. Michaels says that when he's the last man standing in the Rumble, people aren't going to like him, they're going to love him. Todd Pettengill then makes fun of the fact that the crowd is chanting for Diesel, and Michaels says there'll be none of that after the Rumble.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart is at home, having enjoyed Christmas with his family for the first time in ten years. He plans to prove he's the still the best there was, the best there is and the best there will ever will be at Royal Rumble, and says he will deal with his brother "The King of Harts" Owen Hart when the time comes. He is also glad to have a title shot against Diesel, and that Diesel won't be hiding behind the title.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, while The Undertaker battles Irwin R. Schyster - both at Royal Rumble.

Henry Godwinn beats Mike Khoury in his Raw debut.

We get our first glimpse of Hakushi on Raw.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guest is Diesel, whom "The King" Jerry Lawler tries to shake the hand of in congratulations. Diesel obliges by nearly crushing his hand, and Lawler says he hopes Bob Backlund would get the Crossface Chicken Wing on him, and that Shawn Michaels not only brought him into the WWF and made him into the only man to hold the tag team, Intercontinental and WWF titles all in their first year, but also told Backlund everything there is to know about him. He also says he hopes Diesel wishes he never gave Bret "The Hit Man" Hart a title shot, and that the Sharpshooter will get him if the Crossface Chicken Wing. Lawler then wishes Hart and Diesel eliminate each other and that he never asked him to guest on the show, but Diesel grabs the microphone and says he wishes Lawler would shut his mouth. He then takes Lawler's crown off of his head, and when Lawler reaches for it, Diesel tosses him out of the ring.

The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey beat The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) to advance into the semi-finals of the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament.

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and Owen Hart take on The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Sione) in the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament this weekend on Superstars.

Howard Finkel says he enjoyed being part of The Bushwhackers' (Butch and Luke) victory celebration last week, and apologizes to Harvey Wippleman for pulling his pants down when he kept him from interfering in the match.

Kwang beats Rich Myers.

Boxer Vinny Pazienza says he's taking down Roberto Duran on January 14th, and soon after, he'll take down Shawn Michaels for betting on Duran.

Kama the Supreme Fighting Machine is coming to the WWF.

Stephanie Wiand interviews "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, who has just found out that Lex Luger and The British Bulldog have just challenged Tatanka and Bam Bam Bigelow. An angry DiBiase tells Luger and Bulldog they have a match, which is made official for next week.

The Undertaker beats The Brooklyn Brawler in his first appearance on Raw since his SummerSlam return. It is announced that The Undertaker will be on Shawn Michaels' Heartbreak Hotel this coming weekend on Superstars. After the match, Irwin R. Schyster shows up with two of his own Druids.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 26, 1994

Razor Ramon retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Tatanka by count-out. During the match, Lex Luger goes after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, but is attacked from behind by Bam Bam Bigelow. Tatanka, who is outside of the ring after attacking Razor Ramon from behind after the distraction by DiBiase, joins in, and Razor Ramon jumps in to take down Tatanka.

Kwang beats Rich Myers.

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler's guest this week is The British Bulldog, who is dressed for a match this time around compared to SummerSlam. After some dog jokes, with the last one involving his wife Diana, British Bulldog gets confrontational with Lawler. Suddenly, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart shows up, and says that Davey Boy Smith isn't a family member, but challenges him to a match next week for "sticking his nose in family business" anyway. Bulldog reminds Neidhart he's married to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's sister Diana, and that Bret asked him to have his back in case Neidhart went on the attack. The Bulldog declares that he is back in the World Wrestling Federation, and he accepts his challenge. Neidhart tells him he's made the biggest mistake in his career, but the Bulldog says it's the exact opposite.

Next week: Alundra Blayze and Heidi Lee Morgan take on Bull Nakano and Luna Vachon!

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Kerry Davis. During the match, Bob Backlund shows up with a giftbox for "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Inside is a dictionary, which Backlund has given to him as a response to his comments about him last week.

King Kong Bundy is returning to the WWF!

Before the next match, it is rumored that Samu of The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) may have quit.

Diesel and Shawn Michaels beats Chris Canyon and Bob Starr. After the match, Samu and a mysterious man attack Diesel and Michaels.

We find out that the mysterious man who joined Fatu in the attack against Shawn Michaels and Diesel is named Sione. According to Captain Lou Albano, Samu is out with a rare disease contracted from eating raw fish that can only be cured by a Samoan doctor. Shawn Michaels is then shown holding Diesel back from going after the new Headshrinkers.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for June 27, 1994

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese has plans for Lawler...and Lawler does likewise. It's personal now, and Lawler says he now has to apologize to Duke "The Dumpster" Droese. Lawler says he'd rather be fined or suspended, and his very .

Mabel beats Bam Bam Bigelow by count-out after Bam Bam Bigelow checks on Luna Vachon, who was accidentally knocked off the apron by Mable during an Irish Whip. Bam Bam Bigelow is not happy with the results. Suddenly, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase shows up and talks with Luna and Bam Bam.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Rich Myers with the Penalty.

It's time for The King's Court. He asks the crowd if they remember The Hart Foundation - the tag team of Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. He says that there was a winner and a loser in that team, and "The King" Jerry Lawler introduces who he calls "the backbone of the team," who is his guest tonight: Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. Neidhart calls himself The Hart Foundation, and says he's pulled Bret "Hit Man" Hart out of so many situations and gotten no thanks at all from it. As for his attack on Bret at King of the Ring, he only saved the title so Bret's brother, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, would take it from Bret personally. Neidhart then introduces Owen Hart himself, who comes down the aisle in his King of the Ring regalia. Owen Hart says everything just as he and Neidhart have planned, and he repeats his first proclamation to be known as "The King of Harts." Owen then tells brother Bret that he is stepping out of his shadow and that he can beat him again for the WWF Championship. Owen states he needs just one shot to do it. Lawler tells Owen to come back as WWF Champion, and Owen says he'll keep to that promise.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat The Executioners (Pain and Agony). During the match, it is announced that there is business happening backstage between "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and an as of yet unknown second party. After the match, that second party is revealed to be Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon. DiBiase sics Nikolai Volkoff on the cameraman to keep him from sneaking out any details of their conversation.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett faces Tatanka - and The Undertaker returns - next week on Raw.

Kwang beats Mike Moraldo.

Lex Luger beats Mike Bell by submission.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase has Nikolai Volkoff on one side...and Bam Bam Bigelow. Bigelow's services have been hired by DiBiase, and DiBiase says Lex Luger will be next...

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 25, 1994

Razor Ramon beats "Double J" by disqualification when Diesel shows up and attacks Razor Ramon, who is currently dealing with Shawn Michaels, who shows up to berate and mock Razor. Both Michaels and Diesel attack Razor some more, and Diesel even takes some time to stand on Razor as Michaels hands Diesel the Intercontinental title. Diesel takes the title and tells Razor he's coming for the belt before throwing it down on Razor's face.

Shawn Michaels says that Diesel is the real WWF Intercontinental Champion, and he's going to prove it. As for attacking Razor Ramon...why not? He plans to walk out of Superstars this week as Intercontinental champ.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Tony DeVito. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews WWF President Jack Tunney via telephone. He plans to conduct a thorough investigation on Shawn Michaels and Diesel's recent actions. He also declares that The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) will be defending the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) next Monday night on Raw.

Johnny Polo and The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) are not happy with WWF President Jack Tunney's decision.

Stanley Esposito, Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut, announces that WWF has raised $60,000 for the benefit of Stamford's Ferguson library during a wrestling event held in Stamford at the Terry Connors Ice Rink.

The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray) beat John Paul and Jason Headings. It is announced during the match that Mr. Perfect has been suspended indefinitely for failure to appear after recently backing out of Lex Luger's challenge by simply not showing up.

It's time for The King's Court. "The King" Jerry Lawler's guest this week is Nikolai Volkoff, who climbs over the barricade. Lawler mocks Volkoff's career and bad financial decisions of late, and Volkoff has to remind him he's an American citizen and that he still has his health and that he'll take him on anytime, and that he doesn't have to do it for the money. Lawler commands Volkoff to admit he's a broken down, old bum and to get on his knees and beg for a job, but Volkoff considers himself a honest, hard-working man, and tells Lawler he'd rather be behind the barricade with the crowd than in the ring with somebody like him.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Duane Gill.

The Undertaker was sighted at a grocery store in the deli section. Is the Undertaker still alive?

King of the Ring is coming to pay-per-view on June 19th.

"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Rich Myers with the Sharpshooter.

"Captain" Lou Albano is happy that the tag team title challenge is official, but Johnny Polo shows and tries to rain on his parade. That comes to an end when "Macho Man" Randy Savage gets his hands on Polo so Albano can get a free shot on him. The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) rush in to check on Polo to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 31, 1994

Irwin R. Schyster guests on commentary this week.

Marty Jannetty takes the place of The 1-2-3 Kid in the match with Johnny Polo, who says that The Kid is faking his injury and that Jannetty isn't even in his league since he beat him already. Jannety is about to speak on the mic, but uses it as a weapon by wrapping the cord around Polo's feet when Polo charges him. The 1-2-3 Kid guests on commentary.

Marty Jannetty beats Johnny Polo. After the match, The 1-2-3 Kid confronts Irwin R. Schyster for stealing Razor Ramon's gold, and I.R.S. attacks him, almost clocking Vince McMahon in the process. Marty Jannetty hops out of the ring and goes after I.R.S., and The 1-2-3 Kid takes the opportunity to steal the briefcase and limps away with it. After officials separate I.R.S. and Jannetty, I.R.S. finds out that his briefcase has been stolen, and blames it on Jannetty.

After the commercial break, an irate Irwin R. Schyster heads back to the back, thinking Marty Janetty stole his briefcase. Suddenly, Razor Ramon shows up with his gold around his neck, and Marty Jannetty shows up with the briefcase. He tosses it back to I.R.S., who is stopped by officials from reclaiming Razor's gold.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Miguel Rosado.

The coin toss for WrestleMania 10 is decided. If Lex Luger wins, Bret Hart must face Owen Hart, then take on the winner of Luger vs. Yokozuna for the WWF Championship. If Bret Hart wins, Lex Luger must face Crush, then take on the winner of Hart vs. Yokozuna for the WWF Championship. The coin used is an American half-dollar (which is called a silver dollar by WWF President Jack Tunney). Lex Luger calls heads as it is flipped into the air by Tunney, and Luger wins the coin toss. Lex Luger is thrilled to win the coin toss and be Royal Rumble co-winner, and wishes Bret Hart the best of luck. As for Bret Hart, he has no choice but to deal with his brother Owen Hart, and considers Luger a worthy opponent. He wants to lock up with him for the WWF Championship.

Kwang beats Rich Myers. During the match, Owen Hart is interviewed via telephone. Hart says he's the big winner despite Luger winning the coin toss earlier, as he gets to show the world that he's always been better than his brother Bret Hart.

Earthquake, returning to the WWF for the first time in a year, beats Corey Student. During the match, it is confirmed that Marty Jannetty has accepted Irwin R. Schyster's challenge for next week.

Vince McMahon interviews Razor Ramon and Marty Jannetty. Jannetty tells Irwin R. Schyster that he plans to beat him "for all the people abused by the IRS" next week.

Next week: Thurmann "Sparky" Plugg! Owen Hart! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn)!

As the show goes off the air, Irwin R. Schyster finds out it was The 1-2-3 Kid who stole his briefcase, not Marty Jannetty.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tatanka tells us not to drink and drive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for November 6, 1993

It is announced that Tatanka will not be at Survivor Series due to the actions of last week.

Rick Steiner beats Quebecer Jacques. During the match, Quebecer Pierre shows up and distracts the referee to allow Johnny Polo to attack Rick Steiner at ringside, but Scott Steiner runs out and chases Polo and Pierre to the back. After the commercial break, Pierre returns and stays at ringside, as does Scott Steiner. During the match, it is announced that Tatanka's replacement will be named next week on Superstars.

Joe Fowler advertises a show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, November 27th with four main events. The Undertaker takes on Yokozuna in a Casket Match, The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner), Doink the Clown will face "The King" Jerry Lawler, and Razor Ramon will defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Diesel. Fowler then interviews Paul Bearer and Jim Cornette (accompanied by Mr. Fuji) for Face To Face. Cornette says he and Mr. Fuji did not accept the match and says WWF President made them take part in the match. He says that everyone in the back is jealous because Yokozuna is unstoppable, and try to stack the deck against them. He says that last time they were in Madison Square Garden, it got wild; this time around, it will get even wilder, and one way or another, they will close the lid on The Undertaker and give him his final resting place as his time has already passed. Paul Bearer says last time got out of hand when Cornette tossed a bucket of salt into The Undertaker's eyes and caused the disqualification; this time, Yokozuna will go into the casket and there will be a giant cremation.

Adam Bomb beats Brian Myers.

Men on a Mission (Mabel, Mo, Oscar) are seen advertising Acclaim's Dual Turbo wireless controllers - currently available at K-Mart - for the Sega Genesis while playing Royal Rumble. You can also register for a trip to see Royal Rumble live at K-Mart.

Marty Jannetty heads to the ring for his match when Harvey Wippleman gets in his way. Jannetty shoves him away, but Adam Bomb swings at him only for Marty Jannetty to get the upper hand. Referees have to keep both men from fighting each other.

On the Survivor Series Report, we hear from The Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna, Ludvig Borga, Jacques, Pierre, Jim Cornette, Johnny Polo, Mr. Fuji). Polo asks if the conspiracy theory against The Foreign Fanatics will ever end, as Rick Steiner pulled Jacques' tights to win the match (even though he didn't). He also announces that Ludvig Borga will face Scott Steiner on Raw, and Ludvig says it doesn't care what Rick and Scott will do as Scott's career will be over. Jim Cornette says The All-Americans (Rick, Scott, Lex Luger) are falling one by one, and this weekend, they will announce their replacement for Tatanka. However, Cornette has done his research, and nobody will want to be on the team because they are scared of The Foreign Fanatics, who are after elimination and survival at Survivor Series. He says the Fanatics will reign supreme at Survivor Series. We also hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that "The King" Jerry Lawler will be sorry he ever started a war with his family. He says it is one thing for him to be mad at Lawler and ready to rip his legs from his body, but he went to far and now he has his entire family in the building. He says Lawler bit off more than he can chew, and his Knights will be going down with him. Also, the match between The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Delrey) vs. The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) for the Smoky Mountain Wrestling Tag Team Championships is made official for the event.

It is announced that Marty Jannetty vs. Adam Bomb will take place this week due to their actions from earlier in the show.

Crush beats Gary Jackson.

Razor Ramon vs. "The Model" Rick Model for the WWF Intercontinental Championship...next week on Superstars!

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Tony DeVito.

We hear from "Double J" Jeff Jarrett in front of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee. He calls Boxcar Willie an example of the corruption in the country music industry, and calls Billy Ray Cyrus "some Italian boy with buggy-whip arms who jumps around like Sweatin' To The Oldies with Richard Simmons." Jarrett says he is the best and that he also wants to smack Razor Ramon in the face like he wants to slap Billy Ray Cyrus, send Men on a Mission (Mabel, Mo, Oscar) back to "the homeless joint where they belong," and make the only "1-2-3" The 1-2-3 Kid hears is when he pins his shoulders on the mat. When all is said and done, everyone will be wanting to buy his debut album.

Before the next match, Doink shows up on the video screen and introduces his double to The Headshinkers (Samu and Fatu): another Doink. Both Doinks tell The Headshrinkers they will see them at Survivor Series.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) quickly beat Greg Hatfield and a barely identified tag team partner named "Cohito." It is announced that next week, there is a sweepstakes where the winner will appear on The King's Court and tell "The King" Jerry Lawler off.

Joe Fowler re-advertises a show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, November 27th. Fowler then interviews Diesel and Razor Ramon for Face To Face. Razor admits that Diesel has made a lot of impact since entering the WWF, but he will be in the Garden and he will be bringing all his gold. Diesel says some people think this will be a fight, but he says this will be a war and when they leave, he will be missing the gold around his waist. Razor says it's not about how many times you get knocked down; it's how many times you get back up. He has beaten 19 men to take the Intercontinental Championship, and he will do anything to keep it. He then says that if Diesel wants a piece of him, "don't sing it...bring it."

Adam Bomb beats Marty Jannetty by count-out. During the match, Harvey Wippleman stomps Marty Jannetty as Adam Bomb has the referee distracted. The 1-2-3 Kid goes after Wippleman, but Adam Bomb attacks The 1-2-3 Kid and takes their brawl to the ring, which brings the match to an end. Marty and The 1-2-3 Kid gang up on Adam Bomb, then "The Model" Rick Martel shows up and attacks The 1-2-3 Kid. Diesel also shows up and beats on Jannetty, then Razor Ramon comes in and fights both Martel and Diesel. The 1-2-3 Kid shows up, but he is unable to do anything. Razor, Jannetty and The 1-2-3 Kid stand tall to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 13, 1993

The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) by disqualification in a chaotic Quebec Rules Match, after Johnny Polo shows up (in a Montreal Canadians sweater, stating "We're The Quebecers Jacques & Pierre, And I'm Johnny," confirming Polo as The Quebecers' new manager) and Scott Steiner hits Jacques with Polo's hockey stick in the heat of the moment. As a result, The Quebecers are the new WWF World Tag Team Champions. In a Quebec Rules Match, the tag titles can be lost by disqualification and/or count-out, and piledrivers, top rope moves and tossing the opponent over the top rope are illegal.

Mr. Perfect beats Tony DeVito...but not without Tony DeVito trying to run away to the back.

SummerSlam will be available on VHS October 3rd.

Razor Ramon beats The Executioner, then hits The Razor's Edge on him after the match.

Vince McMahon interviews newly-crowned WWF World Tag Team Champions The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) and Johnny Polo. When it comes to whether or not they'll give The Steiners (Rick and Scott Steiner) a rematch, they refuse to give them one, but when The Steiners show up with the officials keeping them from entering the ring, they do allow for a one-on-one match between one of the Steiners and one of the Quebecers, and if The Steiners win that singles match, they get a guaranteed tag team title rematch.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage appeared on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon during Labor Day weekend.

Doink beats Rich Myers. During the match, Crush is interviewed via telethon, and he says he's back and returning with power that nobody will believe. When "Macho Man" Randy Savage wishes Crush luck, Crush seemingly hangs up the phone, and it's all chalked up to "technical difficulties." After the match, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan tries to get Doink to throw water at Vince McMahon and the Macho Man, but The Brain gets doused instead. He heads back to the back.

Doink comes back after the break. He tosses some glitter into the crowd.

WWF King of the Ring is available on Nintendo Game Boy and the Nintendo Entertainment System!

Next week on Raw: Bam Bam Bigelow! Mr. Perfect! Irwin R. Schyster! A special interview with Bret "Hit Man" Hart! Quebecer Pierre vs. Scott Steiner!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 16, 1993

The 1-2-3 Kid beats "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase by disqualification after Irwin R. Schyster shoves The Kid off the top turnbuckle. Rick and Scott Steiner make the save for The Kid and send Money Inc. (DiBiase, Schyster) out of the ring. During the match, Razor Ramon stated via telephone that The 1-2-3 Kid had a few surprises from DiBiase.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Mike Khoury and Dave Moraldo.

Ludvig Borga will be taking on Marty Jannetty at SummerSlam.

Marty Jannetty gets a surprise victory against Bastion Booger after reversing Booger's pin attempt.

Vince McMahon interviews Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) in the ring. I.R.S. says that The 1-2-3 Kid got a taste of what will happen to him at SummerSlam, and DiBiase says he hopes The Steiners (Rick and Scott Steiner) and Razor Ramon got a good look at what happened to The Kid as the same will happen to them.

Men on a Mission (Mable and Mo) beat Barry Horowitz and "Iron" Mike Sharpe.

We learn more about Lex Luger, especially his view on drugs in sports.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Rich Myers.

The Macho Midget and The Raw Girls close out the show.

Shawn Michaels defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Bob Backlund, and The Undertaker is interviewed on the WWF SummerSlam Spectacular this Sunday night on USA!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for July 24, 1993

We see footage of the Lex Express on the highway to start the show.

Before the next match, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan says he is proud to be an American, that he is proud of the USA and that he is proud of Lex Luger.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Duane Gill.

On Update, Vince McMahon interviews WWF President Jack Tunney via telephone. Tunney says he has never come across so many people supporting anything, much less Lex Luger's plea for a WWF Championship match with Yokozuna. He admits that Luger suffers an unfair advantage from the steel plate in his right forearm from his motorcycle accident, but he will receive a title shot. However, he must wear a protective foam pad on the forearm with the steel plate in it that is approved by his office during the match. We then hear a response from Lex Luger on the Lex Express, who says he could not be happier with the decision. As for the forearm pad stipulation, that does not bother him at all and he plans to seize the opportunity to win the WWF Champion. He says the people have spoken, but the Lex Express Call To Action does not stop here, and he will continue to meet people until he reaches Detroit, Michigan at SummerSlam, where he will beat Yokozuna to become the WWF Champion.

Ludvig Borga beats Tony DiMoro in his WWF debut.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show for Nassau Coliseum for Friday night, August 27th. The 1-2-3 Kid meets Bastion Booger, Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo) faces Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster), Shawn Michaels defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Razor Ramon, and Mr. Perfect faces Bam Bam Bigelow. Also, The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), Tatanka takes on Doink, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Undertaker team up to take on Giant Gonzales and Mr. Hughes. Okerlund then interviews Shawn Michaels and Diesel for Face To Face. Shawn says that Razor Ramon did not come close to winning the Intercontinental Championship at Madison Square Garden (though he did, and Diesel saved Shawn). Shawn does not want to focus that, saying that if Okerlund kept focusing onthe past, he would see himself with hair. He is more interesting in looking to the future. He finds it hilarious that Razor Ramon got a shot at his title by getting beat up by The 1-2-3 Kid. Diesel, when told if he will be at the event, says he is everywhere "The Heartbreak Kid" is because it's his job, and Shawn says there's nothing anybody can do it. Shawn says that he is the greatest wrestler on the planet while Diesel is the toughest thing anybody has ever seen, and between the two of them, Shawn says he will be keeping the Intercontinental title for a long time.

It is announced that The 1-2-3 Kid has accepted "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase's challenge from last week on Monday Night Raw, and that their match will take place this weekend on Wrestling Challenge.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster tells the crowd that they are all a sorry bunch of tax cheats.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) by count-out after I.R.S. suplexes Scott Steiner back into the ring just before the end of ten count...and fails to get back in the ring in the nick of time afterwards.

On the SummerSlam Report, , it is announced that The Undertaker is the only person who knows the rules to a Rest In Peace Match, and that Harvey Wippleman may have signed a final contract for Giant Gonzales. We then hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says people ask him what it felt like winning the King of the Ring Tournament, and says it was a career highlight. All of a sudden, "The King" Jerry Lawler ruined it by beating him on the interview platform like he had never been beaten before, either in his career or in his lifetime, and it felt like "a car crash on Unconscious Street." The wheels were upside down, but they were still turning, and those same wheels will grind Lawler up and spit him out when he obliterates him at SummerSlam.

The The 1-2-3 Kid beats Barry Horowitz.

Next week on Superstars: Luna Vachon vs. Sensation Sherri!

The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Rich Myers and Tony Webb in their WWF debut.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises the show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, August 13th. A six-man elimination tag match of Mr. Perfect, Tatanka and Marty Jannetty vs. Shawn Michaels, Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow is scheduled for that night. The 1-2-3 Kid will face Doink, while Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship in a steel cage against Bret "Hit Man" Hart. The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) will face The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), and "Macho Man" Randy Savage will face "The King" Jerry Lawler. Yokozuna (with Mr. Fuji) and Bret are interviewed for Face To Face. Yokozuna is now at 568 pounds. Fuji is upset, as he finds it ridiculous that Yokozuna has to defend the WWF Championship in a steel cage as Bret has been crying for a title shot and got it from WWF President Jack Tunney, whom he accuses of favoritism. He says Yokozuna will finish Bret once and for all, and he will supervise it from the outside of the cage. Bret says the Steel Cage Match is the most dangerous match of all, and says what he really wants is the WWF Championship that Fuji stole from him at WrestleMania 9. He then says the whole point of the steel cage is to keep Fuji from poking his nose in his business, leaving him and Yokozuna all to themselves. He says they both know who the rightful champion is, and there will be no place to run or hide. Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji speak to each other in Japanese, then Yokozuna tells Bret he will be hit very hard.

Next week: Mr. Perfect! Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo)! Adam Bomb! Mr. Hughes! The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu)!

Luna Vachon tells Sensational Sherri that next week, she will finally get her chance and will meet her in the ring one-on-one. She says she is the most dominant force in the WWF. Sensational Sherri tells Luna that every woman must be held accountable for her actions, and says Luna's time will come very, very soon. Next week, she will get the chance to prove she is what she claims to be.

The Lex Express is coming to Alexandria Bay, Utica, Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland, Youngstown, and Pittsburgh!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 19, 1993

Last Thursday on the Lex Express National Tour, Lex Luger asks for the fans' support in the "Lex Express Call To Action Campaign."

Marty Jannetty almost wins the WWF Intercontinental Championship from Shawn Michaels, but the victory is nullified and the match resumed after it is revealed that Michaels placed his foot on the bottom rope.

Shawn Michaels retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship after Diesel places Marty Jannetty back in the ring.

Vince McMahon interviews Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) in the ring. Next week, they get a rematch against The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) for the tag team titles, and they plan to take them back. DiBiase makes fun of Razor Ramon, and this time Razor Ramon shows up. Razor tells them he's not working for them, and the work he's done is for him. DiBiase slaps Razor with the money in his hand, and Razor fights back by tossing both DiBiase and I.R.S. out of the ring. DiBiase is furious, and challenges The 1-2-3 Kid to a match to prove he's better than Razor.

Men on a Mission (Mo and Mabel) beat Rich Meyers ad Hank Harris in their Monday Night Raw debut.

The Undertaker will be taking on The Giant Gonzales in a Rest In Peace Match at SummerSlam. Also, on Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, Jack Tunney will make his decision on whether to give Lex Luger a WWF Championship title shot against Yokozuna at SummerSlam.

Lex Luger gathers support for the Call To Action Campaign in Washington, D.C.

Bastion Booger quickly beats Scott Despres.

Next week on Raw: Bret "Hitman" Hart faces Bam Bam Bigelow.

"The King" Jerry Lawler hosts the King's Court. Tiny Tim, best known for "Tiptoe Through The Tulips," is the guest for tonight. Tiny Tim somehow gets through being berated by Lawler, and calls Lawler a "Dairy Queen." This upsets Lawler so much that he destroys Tiny Tim's ukelele, saying that's what he is going to do to Bret "Hitman" Hart at SummerSlam.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Chris Duffy. During the match, Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) show up to watch The Kid, but Razor Ramon shows up to watch Money Inc. The 1-2-3 Kid wades through the audience, avoiding both sides of this conflict, which officials have to stop.

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

Tatanka beats Brian Costello. During the match, it is announced that Crush is convalescing at home in Kona, Hawaii after suffering a collapsed chest at The Stars and Stripes Challenge, and that a further update on Crush will be available next week.

It is announced that Lex Luger is starting a "Call To Action" Campaign to tour the United States to show what's right about America as he tries to get the fans to not only get behind him, but to tell WWF President Jack Tunney to make him #1 contender for the WWF Championship, as it is rumored that Tunney will make a decision on that next week. We then see footage of Lex Luger's bus, the Lex Express, which will be touring the United States.

Adam Bomb beats Rich Myers. During the match, it is announced that a personality profile on Adam Bomb is featured inside the newest issue of WWF Magazine, available on newsstands now.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, August 13. The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) will face The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), The 1-2-3 Kid will face Doink and "Macho Man" Randy Savage will face "The King" Jerry Lawler. Also, Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship in a steel cage against Bret "Hit Man" Hart. We then hear from Lawler and Savage at the commentary table. Lawler says Savage is not just a has-been, but a "never was," and says he will let him meet his fans up close and personal. Last time he was at Madison Square Garden, he beat Tito Santana all over the building, and he will do the same to Savage. He then tells the fans to kiss his feet, just like Savage will when the match is over. Savage says they will have a garden party, and if that August 13th will be his last day in the squared circle.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says that he, for one, cannot wait until the tax rates are raised, so that all the tax cheats out there have to pay more.

Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) for a fourth WWF Tag Team Championship reign...almost. Irwin R. Schyster hits Scott Steiner in the back with his briefcase, allowing DiBiase to get the pinfall, but another referee shows up and explains to the referee in the match what has happened. The decision is reversed, and Money Inc. is disqualified. The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships by disqualification.

On the SummerSlam Report, it is announced that The Undertaker will take on Giant Gonzales in a Rest In Peace Match.

Boni Blackstone interviews Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) in the ring. DiBiase says they were robbed of the WWF Tag Team Championships to begin with, and says that The Steiner Brothers cried and whined until they got their shot and that they stole the tag team titles from the first time out. Now they have been robbed of the tag titles again. They admit to the use of the briefcase, and Irwin R. Schyster says that is convenient that another official not involved in the match costs them the tag titles. He says that nobody steals from Money Inc., especially The Steiner Brothers. DiBiase says it happens to them and nobody else, and says that WWF President Jack Tunner does not like them due to their money and the power that comes with it. He tells the Steiners that if they are the champions and wrestlers that they think they are, then they will accept their challenge for the tag team titles next week.

Me. Hughes beats Sonny Rogers. Before the match, a gentleman dressed in black delivers a funeral wreath with a black ribbon and roses to ringside. After the match, Mr. Hughes destroys the wreath and the condolences card placed with it.
br /> "Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises the show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, August 13. A six-man elimination tag match of Mr. Perfect, Tatanka and Marty Jannetty vs. Shawn Michaels, Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow is scheduled for that night. Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Yokozuna (with Mr. Fuji) are interviewed again this week for Face To Face pending their Steel Cage Match for the WWF Championship. Bret says that a steel cage match is the most dangerous match of them all, and that people have been known to end their careers in them, especially if their opponent is 550 lbs. He says this kind of match requires a lot of moment, and that Yokozuna does not have the movement, the ability or the determination to beat anyone in a steel cage, especially him. Mr. Fuji tells Bret that he must have some connection with WWF President Jack Tunney to sanction a match like this and put the WWF Championship up. He then says that when Bret looks across the ring at Yokozuna, Yokozuna will have only one thing in mind: finishing him off and making him look like a pancake in a kamikaze bomb. Bret says Yokozuna won't be able to get his big butt over the cage wall or through the door, and that it's just going to be him and Yokozuna with Mr. Fuji unable to be involved.

Next week: WWF President Jack Tunney's decision on whether or not Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship against Lex Luger! The Lex Express' tour across America in the Call To Action campaign! Some new stars debut!

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) tells Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) that next week will be their last chance at the WWF Tag Team Championships.

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

Marty Jannetty beats Tom Stone.

We hear from Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna. Fuji says the 4th of July is a nice day to issue an invitation for any and all American athletes to slam the now-550 lb. Yokozuna on the USS Intrepid. Mr. Fuji says that since Hulk Hogan has been defeated, he will never be seen again and that he is finished. He says nobody will succeed in slamming Yokozuna, and afterwards, he and Yokozuna will celebrate with the Emperor and his beautiful bride while Japan celebrates a beautiful over American and Hulk Hogan. Yokozuna says America and everyone taking the challenge is going down.

Former New York Giant Karl Nelson says one of his ex-NFL teammates will slam Yokozuna. Green Bay Packer James Campen says he's taken on grizzly bears in the off-season with his massive traps, and that he can slam Yokozuna. Former New York Giant Joe Morris simply states "Float like a butterfly, sting like a gnat. On the Fourth of July, I'm gonna slam Yokozuna flat!"

SummerSlam 1993 is coming to pay-per-view on August 30th!

"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats Rich Meyers. (This proves to be the last televised match with the "Narcissist" gimmick for Lex Luger.)

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises The Stars and Stripes Challenge at the USS Intrepid in New York City, New York for tomorrow afternoon. We hear from Crush, who says that Sunday, he accepted the challenge for himself and his country, and that it will be a privilege to come out on the USS Intrepid and body slam Yokozuna in front of everybody. He says Yokozuna is going down this Sunday. We hear from former New York Giant, who says that 505 pounds on Yokozuna on the mat will be synonymous with hamburgers on the Fourth of July. Peter Taglianetti of the Pittsburgh Penguins says that Yokozuna has put down American athletes for long enough, and on July 4th, he will slam him. Yokozuna may be as big as a horse, but he smells like a camel. Bill Fralic of the Detroit Lions says every football player's dream is to play in and win the Super Bowl, and that this Sunday, every American athlete's dream is to slam the 550 lb. Yokozuna onto the mat, and he thinks he will be the one to do it for America. Kenny Anderson of the New Jersey Nets says he is used to dealing with big, bad guys. On his scale, a 505 lb. marshmallow does not even register. This Sunday, Yokozuna is going down. It is then announced that General Motors will award whoever slams Yokozuna to the mat tomorrow with a brand-new red, white and blue 1993 Chevrolet pick-up.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Barry Horowitz and Brian Costello. We see pre-recorded comments from The Steiner Brothers. Scott says that they will slam Yokozuna at The Stars and Stripes Challenge, and Ric says they are proud Americans and that there will be a celebration this Sunday. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler says The Steiner Brothers - and the "M" on their jackets - remind him of Mickey Mouse as he draws on the Magistrator, and calls them "Mickey Mouse champions."

We see a one-screen advertisement for tomorrow's Stars and Stripes Challenge.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Reno Riggins in a match. Jim Ross guests on commentary for this match, which was taped before Monday Night Raw.

Next week on Superstars: Doink vs. Crush!

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Rudy Gonzales. During the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler leaves the commentary table to re-polish his crown.

Boni Blackwell interviews Bret "Hit Man" Hart. He says he doesn't concern himself about slamming Yokozuna, and knows he can't slam him but knows he can beat him. He says that Yokozuna would have been excellently executed with the Sharpshooter at WrestleMania 9 if it were not for Mr. Fuji, and he would have still been WWF Champion. He has one message for "The King" Jerry Lawler, whom he calls "The Dairy Queen," and promises that he will destroy him, wipe him out and obliterate every little bit of everything he stands for after what he did to him after the King of the Ring Tournament. He says Lawler will be excellently executed, as he is the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be and the King of the Ring.

We see another one-screen advertisement for tomorrow's Stars and Stripes Challenge.

We see a vignette for Men on a Mission (Mabel, Mo, Oscar), who are coming to the WWF next week on Superstars.

Adam Bomb beats Jay Sledge. Before the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler comes back to the commentary table, his crown re-polished.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises The Stars and Stripes Challenge at the USS Intrepid in New York City, New York for tomorrow afternoon. He then interviews Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji for Face To Face. Fuji says he and Yokozuna are celebrating their championship victory against Hulk Hogan by challenging American professional athletes to body slam the 550-lb. Yokozuna. Fuji says all these athletes will make a big fool of themselves when they fail to slam Yokozuna onto the mat.

Next week: Results from The Stars and Stripes Challenge! Shawn Michaels!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 31, 1993

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Hughes beats Bert Centeno.

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

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

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

Razor Ramon beats Tony Roy.

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

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

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

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for May 29, 1993

Tatanka beats Richie Rich. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws exploding cigars, a headband and a "bam bam" explosion on Tatanka on the Magistrator.

It is announced that there will be a rematch between Shawn Michaels and Crush at King of the Ring following what happened last week on Superstars.

Doink beats Jack Armstrong with the Stump Puller. He then clotheslines Armstrong after the match.

Boni Blackstone interviews Sensational Sherri. Sherri tells Luna Vachon she knows she will hear her, and says that no matter what it takes, she will rip her hair out of her head to compensate for her lack of brains, and pluck every hair off her face one by one. When the smoke clears, Luna will be down on her knees and say she is truly sensational.

Yokozuna beats Tony Roy (who is called "Tony Ray" here).

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night, May 31st at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Yokozuna and Bam Bam Bigelow. Razor Ramon, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Marty Jannetty will also be on the card. Okerlund also advertises a show for the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, June 12th, where Shawn Michaels faces Razor Ramon, The Undertaker squares off with Giant Gonzales, and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger faces Mr. Perfect. Okerlund then interviews Luger and Perfect for Face To Face. Perfect says Luger shines pretty good due to the grease on his body, and admits Luger is a crafty wrestler who has with all the assets to be great...but he is far from perfect. Luger says that the camera and teleprompter is the next best thing to a mirror, and says Memorial Day is an appropriate day for Mr. Perfect to sign the burial plot for his career by facing him in the ring. We then hear from Shawn Michaels, who says that Mr. Perfect and Marty Jannetty conspired to take the Intercontinental Championship, then he has to face his friend Razor Ramon. At this case, he will go through anyone the WWF puts in front of him, including Razor.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Mike Bell and Tony DeVito.

During the King of the Ring Report, we learn that Round 1 is as follows: Bret "Hit Man" vs. Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect vs. Mr. Hughes, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. We hear from Harvey Wippleman and Mr. Hughes. Wippleman says that Perfect has leapt from the from the frying pan and into the fire. Mr. Hughes says Mr. Perfect is going down, for he is the man. We hear from "The Narcissist" Lex Luger and Tatanka. Luger says it is a rarity that fate can be determined ahead of time, but his undefeated streak coming to a grinding halt in two weeks is an inevitability. Tatanka tells Luger that how to realize reality was something granted upon him and his people by the gods, and in two weeks, Luger's reality will be realized and he will be sorry. We also hear from Hulk Hogan concerning his WWF Championship match against Yokozuna, who says everyone knows that he likes the decks stacked, and wants everyone across America to know that the main event is going to be marked in history as the greatest match of all time and prove that Hulkamania will live forever. He says that it was destiny that he became the greatest wrestler of all time, and that it was destiny that he bided his time until he became a five-time WWF Champion. He will prove that Hulkamania, guided by the largest arms in the world is the strongest force in the universe and prove that he can roll Yokozuna onto the mat and prove himself the greatest champion of all time. Now that he has WWF President Jack Tunney in line, he has the title shot and the title, and now he's going to prove that he can keep it.

Mr. Perfect beats Rich Myers.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night, May 31st at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. He also advertises a show for the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, June 12th, and announces that Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka will square off in the squared circle that night. He then interviews Tatanka and Bigelow for Face To Face. Tatanka says he cannot come to Madison Square Garden to get his hands on Bam Bam Bigelow. He came to the aid of Sensational Sherri, and Bam Bam responded by attacking him from behind and cutting his hair. Bam Bam says Tatanka is upset because "the Indians sold Manhattan," and says he stuck his nose in his business and attacked him from behind to embarrass and humiliate him, and he responded by cutting his hair. Tatanka says Bigelow has started a war, and he will get his revenge at Madison Square Garden.

Next week: Papa Shango vs. Bret "Hit Man" Hart! "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn)! Mr. Hughes!

Razor Ramon says everyone is laughing at him, but nobody laughs at Razor Ramon. If "The Kid" wants to turn down $2500, he will up the stakes to $5000 just for him. All he has to do is step into the ring one more time, and $5000 could change his life forever. He tells "The Kid" to come and get it.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 3, 1993

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Shawn Michaels by count-out. However, Shawn Michaels retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Duggan is disappointed with Michaels' hasty retreat, and says he's not leaving until he gets another shot at him. He tosses a few chairs into the ring to get the point across.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is still in the ring after the commercial break. He leaves the ring during the King of the Ring report, calling WWF President Jack Tunney for a shot at Shawn Michaels' Intercontinental title.

This week's King of the Ring qualifying matches include "El Matador" Tito Santana versus Razor Ramon on Superstars, and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan versus Papa Shango on Wrestling Challenge.

Doink beats The Kamikaze Kid with the Stump Puller in the latter's WWE debut.

Bob Backlund beats Dwayne Gill. During the match, it is announced that "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan has gotten his rematch for the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Shawn Michaels, and it will be a Lumberjack Match as per Jack Tunney.

Vince McMahon interviews "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who says that Sgt. Slaughter told him Jack Tunney was on the phone, and when he told him of his plight, Jack Tunney gave him the Lumberjack rematch for the Intercontinental title. Hacksaw admits Michaels looks pretty and can fight well, but says he can't fight a lick, and that he'll take the Intercontinental title one way or another.

We get another look at The Smoking Gunns, Billy and Bart Gunn.

Captain Lou Albano guests on commentary for the next match in a rare appearance.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Jim Bell and Jay Sledge. During the match, it is announced that Yokozuna will be one of the lumberjacks in the Lumberjack Match between "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

"Smack 'Em, Whack 'Em" starring The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Luke and Bushwhacker Butch) is available now from Coliseum Video!

Kamala beats Rich Myers after taking a little time to roll Myers on his back for the pinfall. During the match, Mr. Perfect is also confirmed as a lumberjack for next week's Intercontinental title Lumberjack Match between "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Shawn Michaels.

Typhoon takes on Bam Bam Bigelow next week to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interviews Shawn Michaels backstage. He is furious about being put in a Lumberjack Match with the Intercontinental Championship on the line.