Total Nonstop Deletion - Impact Wrestling recap for December 15, 2016

Senor Benjamin tells us not to try this at home. Vanguard-1 tells us no drones were harmed in the making of this production.

Gilbert Corsey announces "Tag Team Apocalypto" on the local news in Cameron, North Carolina. Betty-Sue Fuentes reports live from the Hardy estate, where a volcano has formed out of nowhere. Itchweeed shows up and does some gardening on the volcano.

The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero) show up. Matt says that 50 of his own soldiers have been invited and are here at their own risk, and that Apocalypto has shut down the town. He plans to give the people in the compound the show of a lifetime, and announces his son King Maxel will make his in-ring debut. Suddenly, Rockstar Spud shows up, and Matt deems him worthy of deletion. Spud says nobody is getting deleted, especially not him. He says everyone, including himself, is sick and tired of the entire Hardy clan, including King Maxel, who hasn't even gotten his first match and is more over than him. He wants to be Maxel's debut opponent so he can teach him some respect. Matt Hardy sanctions the match, then brings in a referee, then declares the match a no-disqualification match. After King Maxel makes his entrance, Senor Benjamin zaps Spud from behind with a taser, allowing King Maxel to beat Rockstar Spud in his in-ring debut. After the match, Glenn Gilberti (also known as Disco Inferno) is seen backstage saying "Thank God it wasn't me this time. Hey, does anybody want to play poker?"

Gilbert Corsey and Betty-Sue Fuentes report on the fact that all roads to Cameron, North Carolina are closed and that everyone is told to stay indoors. Gregory Shane Helms shows up with Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett, ready to enter Apocalypto.

The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) show up at the Hardy household. Matt Hardy invites them into his home. Also, Robert Gibson is a fan of green beans.

Sienna is in the ring. She says that Rosemary is not here, because she's scared of her. She then makes herself #1 contender, then issues an open challenge for the #1 contendership which is answered by Vanguard-1. However, Vanguard-1 cannot wrestle a woman as Vanguard-1 is a drone, and is tossed out of the match. Sienna starts a count so she can win by forfeit, but the challenge is answered by ODB, who hasn't been seen in TNA in quite some time.

Sienna beats ODB to stay #1 contender after the referee is knocked out and Vanguard-1 tries to make the count only to be removed from the ring by another referee, costing ODB the match. ODB gives Vanguard-1 some love after the match.

Gregory Shane Helms is backstage with Trevor Lee, Andrew Everett and "Broken" Matt Hardy when Matt Hardy has a premonition that someone will come out of the Lake of Reincarnation re-incarnated. Helms tells Matt that he'll see him in the ring.

Itchweeed shows up on a ride-on mower, weed whacker in hand.

Itchweeed beats Jack Sterling, then cuts holes in Sterling's shirt with his weed whacker after the match.

We look back at The Hardys' petting zoo experience.

Lashley vs. Eddie Edwards for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship after Lashley spears Eddie through the Dome of Deletion. Lashley and Eddie continue to fight outside.

Tag Team Apocalyptico - which features The Broken Hardys ("Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero), The Helms Dynasty (Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett with Gregory Shane Helms), Decay (Crazzy Steve and Abyss) and The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) gets weird when volcanic smoke fills the Dome of Deletion. Decay fights multiple teams in front of the gates fo the Hardy estate, while The Hardys and The Helms Dynasty fight all over town. Also, Rockstar Spud partners with Hornswoggle and Gregory Shane Helms is changed back into his 3 Count era persona after being sent into the Lake of Reincarnation (and becoming The Hurricane after being superkicked into the Lake of Reincarnation, being sent into the lake for a second time). After numerous events and guest spots, as well as Eddie Edwards and Lashley continuing to punish each other long after their match is declared a no-contest, The Broken Hardys retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships and we find out that Reby Hardy is having another child.

Here are the events of Tag Team Apocalyptico in no particular order, because this is indeed broken brilliance.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 17, 1998

Kevin Kelly interviews "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock in the ring. After we see some footage between Shamrock and The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Mark Henry) from last week, Shamrock is asked how much self-control he will be able to display. Shamrock says he has fought in no-holds-barred competitions all over the world, and for someone who has lost his temper a few times, he prides himself on his discipline which has saved him a couple of times. He then tells The Rock that when he steps into his zone, there will be a new Intercontinental Champion and everyone will find out who the real "People's Champion" is. The Rock shows up, followed by the rest of The Nation. The Rock says he is tired of hearing what Shamrock will do to him at WrestleMania, and tells him he couldn't last two minutes with any member of the Nation, much less him. He then tells Shamrock that if he can last two minutes against any member of the Nation, he'll give him a shot at the Intercontinental Championship tonight. D'Lo Brown ends up being picked by The Rock against his will, but it turns out he's acting when he hits Shamrock from behind.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats D'Lo Brown in an impromptu 2-minute match by disqualification with just seconds left after "The Rock" Rocky Maivia hits Shamrock from behind with a chair as he has D'Lo in the ankle lock. The Rock hits Shamrock in the head with the chair when Shamrock dares him to, and Faarooq takes the chair away from The Rock and argues with him before he can do any more damage. Referees and officials check on Shamrock as The Rock and Faarooq leave.

During the break, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock tried to get back on his feet, but fell over even. It is announced that Shamrock has suffered a concussion, and Shamrock does not want to go to a hospital.

Sable shows up without "Marvelous" Marc Mero, and calls out Luna Vachon, saying she's had it with her and that it's time to settle it once and for all. She challenges Luna to a one-on-one fight tonight, and if she has any guts, she'll be here so she can kick Luna's ass.

After Sable leaves, the Phoenix Suns Gorilla shows up and gets crazy for the crowd. He then guests on commentary for the next match - even though he says absolutely nothing - and briefly wears Jim Ross' hat. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett then shows up on a horse before the next match.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Tom Brandi with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock is finally taken to the hospital. "The Rock" Rocky Maivia then interrupts Kevin Kelly, and demands that the WWF find somebody worthy of facing him after the beating Shamrock received, and says that if Shamrock is still alive, he can enjoy WrestleMania from the comfort of his own home.

We see a video package detailing the path that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels has taken to WrestleMania.

The Phoenix Suns Gorilla is shooting balled-up T-shirts into the crowd before the next match. Mosh tells The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) that they're the ones who are handicapped in their handicap match as they are stuck with Jim Cornette. Cornette grabs the microphone and tells the ref to start the match, saying "We'll see who's gonna win."

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) and Jim Cornette in a 3-on-2 handicap match. After the match, The Headbangers finally get Cornette in the ring, but they are attacked from behind by two men in blue and gold: Bob Holly (who is now blonde) and Bart Gunn, who haven't been seen in many months. They make quick work of The Headbangers, then Cornette grabs the microphone. He then says that for the last eight years, he has been asked to bring back The Midnight Express, and introduces "Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn as The New Midnight Express. He then sicks The New Midnight Express on the original Rock 'n Roll Express, saying that it is their fault that wrestlers are putting their hands on him and that The Headbangers are still NWA tag champs.

Gennifer Flowers tells "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels that he can be her boy toy any time, tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin that if they got together it would be anything but "stone cold," and tells The Undertaker that she can make him rise from the dead as she says she's coming to WrestleMania to have some fun.

The Phoenix Suns Gorilla shows up once again, but this time so does Kane and Paul Bearer. Kane gives the Gorilla a choke slam and a Tombstone Piledriver.

The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.

Owen Hart guests on commentary for the next match. He says he will be at WrestleMania whether his ankle is 100% or not.

Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) show up with a shiny new dumpster with the words "Jack's House" written on one side and the Outlaws' names on the back. Road Dogg says the Outlaws are why Chippendales are out of business and that he will take the garbage out before taking the laundry out. He then tells Chainsaw Charlie that if he makes it to WrestleMania 14, he will live to rue the day he was born as the Outlaws will retain the tag titles. Road Dogg continues to mock Charlie through the microphone during the match.

Chainsaw Charlie beats "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn by disqualification when "Road Dog" Jesse James hits Chainsaw Charlie with one of the tag team title belts. Chainsaw Chalie knocks him out of the ring, then hits a DDT on Gunn on the title belt. Charlie then goes after James, and Cactus Jack shows up. Charlie is then handed a bungee cord, and hogties James' feet together with it. Cactus Jack then pulls a rope down, and Road Dogg is hung upside-down from his feet. Charlie goes after Billy Gunn as Cactus Jack pulls the rope down, and tells Road Dog not to leave his partner's side, then tells him he doesn't know how to get him down and that "[his] ass better call somebody."

Jim Ross interviews Luna Vachon and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust backstage. Luna says that nobody is going to tell her what to do, or when to do it. She calls Sable "a little ignorant slut" and tells her she'll give her another makeover tonight, but only when she decides to.

WWF owner Vince McMahon enters the ring and is interviewed by Kevin Kelly. Vince says it was a very unfortunate and very unprofessional confrontation between himself and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin last week. After we see the footage from last week, and did not appreciate how Austin treated him. He believes in giving him the benefit of the doubt, as he was stunned by the mental acumen of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels when Michaels brought "Iron" Mike Tyson into D-Generation X (Shawn, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna). After seeing the footage of Austin coercing Vince into hitting him, Vince says he did not hit Austin last week as he does what he does from a professional standpoint for WWF fans all over the world, and that he was saving the main event for WrestleMania, and asks "How could "Stone Cold" Steve Austin compete against Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania with a broken jaw?" Vince then says he does what he does from a professional standpoint for WWF fans all over the world again being ordered out of the ring, and that it would not have looked good in any way had he taken Austin down. When asked if he wants to see "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as WWF Champion, it doesn't matter what he thinks and that it matters what the WWF fans think, and if Austin would be reasonable and be molded into a respectable WWF champion, it would be one thing, but if he is WWF Champion as he is now, it would be a corporate public relations nightmare. He then tells everyone that he's not so sure if anybody, much less Austin, could handle the truth. He then says it's not just a no, but a "hell no." Vince then tells Austin that's the bottom line, because Vince McMahon said so.

We see a video package detailing the path that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has taken to WrestleMania.

"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up, confronting him for taking the European Championship from him and "hiding behind a commentary table." He asks if Owen is a man, and says a man wouldn't run and cower behind a desk and would accept a challenge. He tells Owen to get in the ring and defend the European title so he can kick his ass. Owen calls Triple H a coward for challenging him when his ankle is hurt. Triple H then shoves Owen down, but Owen splashes water into Triple H's face. That is enough for Owen to go after Triple H, starting a match.

Triple H beats Owen Hart by referee stoppage with an ankle lock to win the WWF European Championship when Chyna shows up, smacks a baseball bat into Owen Hart's injured ankle and rolls Owen Hart into the ring. Triple H tells Owen Hart to get out or else he'll send him back home in a wheelchair.

The one-on-one confrontation between Luna Vachon and Sable ends in yet another brouhaha that referees, officials, "Marvelous" Marc Mero and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust have to break up. Sable eventually gets her hands on Luna, and twists her knee in the process. The lights then go dark again and Kane and Paul Bearer show up, and Mero rushes out of the ring, leave Sable along with Kane and Bearer. Before Kane can get his hands on Sable, however, the lights go out, and The Undertaker appears at the top of the TitanTron. He tells Kane that at WrestleMania 14, he will strike him down with anger and furious vengeance, and that he will deliver him to the fiery pits of eternal damnation. Kane will know his name as the Lord of Darkness. Having felt Kane's wrath, Kane will soon feel his. He tells Kane it is too late to turn back, and the only thing he can do now is rest in peace. A lightning bolt strikes a coffin, revealing an effigy of Kane which soon catches fire to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 2, 1998

D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) start tonight's show. Triple H says that tonight, the road to WrestleMania officially begins, and WrestleMania is now X-rated. He tells the parents to get their kids' permission as discretion is advised but will be completely ignored. As for Owen Hart, Triple H says he has been dancing around with his European title and that his run is about to come to a screeching halt, and that he will go through him like a hot knife through butter. Speaking of utensils, he then tells the ladies he has a utensil they'd like to get in their drawers. Shawn then takes the microphone and tells "Iron" Mike Tyson that when he and his posse make it to the arena tonight, D-Generation X will make them an offer that they cannot and will not refuse, and in case Tyson makes the wrong decision, he will never, ever forget D-Generation X. Shawn then says that at WrestleMania 14, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will challenge the #1 man in the World Wrestling Federation, and he will show the world that "the toughest S.O.B. in the WWF" isn't tough enough to take him on. He tells Austin he showed him once how close he would get to the WWF Championship, and tells him to lace up his boots as he will "boogie to the sounds of Sweet Chin Music, courtesy of HBK," and tells him to shine up his head so he can crack it like an egg. Austin shows up, and as soon as he confronts Shawn, the lights go out and Kane's music hits. Kane shows up with Paul Bearer, who tells Austin that he won't have to worry about WrestleMania, as he will cross the bridge to eternity and Kane will send him straight to Hell. The lights come back on, and Austin is the only person left in the ring. Austin takes a commentary headset, and says that he will whip Kane's ass and that he'll do it in the dark if he has to. Austin says the WWF has jerked the carpet from under him for too long, and Kane won't do a thing as he will go on to WrestleMania. As for "Iron" Mike Tyson, if he wants to put a pair of gloves on, he'll knock him out. Austin says he's not scared and that his time has come.

On the cover of the newest Raw magazine: Is The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) doomed?

Shane McMahon and "Iron" Mike Tyson are seen stepping out of a limousine backstage.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) show up wearing neck braces. They approach a dumpster thant has been placed near the ring, with the words "#1 in Cleveland" painted on the side. They say the dumpster is like a mascot that follows them everywhere they go, but last week it followed them a little too close last week. Road Dog says that they have pressed charges against Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, saying they are "up for murder in the first degree." We see footage from Road Dog's camcorder, where they back into a dumpster before being attacked by Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie. The Outlaws apologize, saying they will not be able to compete tonight as they have been ordered by the doctors not to do so. WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter appears on the TitanTron, says they're not hurt, and not only orders them to wrestle tonight, but also defend the WWF Tag Team Championships.

The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) by disqualification after Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie storm the ring after coming out of the dumpster, slamming the doors on their heads. Road Dog and Billy Gunn end up running away through the titles. The New Age Outlaws retain the WWF Tag Team Championships.

"Marvelous" Marc Mero beats Tom Brandi. Luna Vachon shows up alone during the match, and slaps Brandi so Marc Mero can hit him with a low blow prior to the TKO, then Luna Vachon raises Mero's hand in victory and kisses him. A confused Mero is then attacked by The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, and Sable - who did not show up with Mero before the match, goes after Luna. Referees and officials have to restore order. Mero and Sable then proceed to argue, and Sable pushes Mero down before leaving. Mero then demans Sable come back to the ring, but when she does, Mero slides out of the ring.

The WWF Legend Series 1 action figures - "Superstar" Jimmy Snuka, "Captain" Lou Albano, Andre The Giant and "Classy" Freddy Blassie - are available now from Jakks Pacific!

WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter tells The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia) to head to the back before the next match.

Owen Hart retains the WWF European Championship against "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry by disqualification. During the match, Chyna shows up and slowly approaches the ring. When Owen has Henry in the Sharpshooter, Chyna slowly climbs towards the apron, stopping her. When he goes to the top rope, Chyna pushes her into Mark Henry, who is back on his feet and ready to catch him with a bear hug. As he has Owen where he wants him, Chyna gets in the match, wraps a chain around her first, and hits Henry with a low blow. When Michael Cole asks Chyna why she did it, she simply says "Because I can."

"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen meeting with Vince McMahon backstage.

Before the next match, The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) says they watched The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when they were kids before bragging about beating them for the NWA World Tag Team Championships, and tells them to beat it if they're looking for an "8-Track flashback." Taka Michinoku calls Jim Cornette a jackass.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) and Taka Michinoku beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) and Barry Windham after Thrasher smacks Robert Gibson with Jim Cornette's tennis racket behind the referee's back. Cornette tells The Headbangers to put the NWA World Tag Team Championships on the line at WrestleMania 14 if they have he guts, so they can who is the 8-Track flashback and who is the flash in the pan.

The intro to War Zone plays to signify the second hour.

Vince McMahon is in the ring. After being encompassed by the boos of the audience, he introduces "Iron" Mike Tyson. McMahon asks if Tyson will be the enforcer, or if "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will enforce his own rules at WrestleMania, and says a lot of questions will be answered that night. Before Tyson can say who he thinks will win the match, D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) shows up, surrounded by referees and officials on their way to the ring. Shawn introduces himself to Tyson, and says DX is not here to disrespect him like Austin did, saying it's not DX's style. He is, however, here to call him out to his face and treating him like a man. Tyson tells Shawn that if he wants to do it, they can do it right now. Shawn says that if Tyson gets his people out of the ring, he'll get his people out. The ring is immediately cleared, and Shawn is about to fight Tyson when he rips Tyson's shirt off to reveal a D-Generation X tanktop underneath. Tyson, now a member of D-Generation X, does the crotch chop along with the rest of DX. Vince McMahon is livid. After everyone else leaves, Shawn then says that he is the man that runs the show.

D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) and Tyson's camp celebrates in the locker room.

Once again, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter tells The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry) to head to the back before the next match.

Steve Blackman beats Kama Mustafa by disqualification after Faarooq and "The Rock" Rocky Maivia get back in the ring and attack Blackman. "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock rushes into make the save and hit Kama Mustafa with a belly-to-belly suplex. Smacrock and Blackman fist bump afterward.

Col. Robert Parker - formerly of WCW - is seen in the ring. He then introduces Jeff Jarrett, who is now back in his "Double J" gimmick after going his separate ways with Jim Cornette and without the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (which was awarded to Barry Windham by Cornette yesterday, only for Windham to be stripped of the title today by the NWA governing body). Jarrett is once again introduced as the world's greatest singer, entertainer and wrestler. Jarrett says he wishes Cornette and the rest of his men from the NWA good luck, and says the NWA was not prepared for a man of his stature and that there is only one man who can promote himself and do it right - the world's greatest showman, entrepreneur and promoter - Parker, who is now re-introduces as "Tennessee Lee." Jarrett ehn leaves us with three words: "Ain't I great?"

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Flash Funk with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

Gennifer Flowers is appearing at WrestleMania 14!

Michael Cole tries to interview "Iron" Mike Tyson, but "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley says Tyson wants to be with winners, and D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) are definitely winners. Tyson says "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will be knocked out cold before joining DX in the limousine.

We see a video package of the recent events between The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) and The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) as well as The Legion of Doom's sudden split.

Before the next match, Paul Bearer says it was a shock heard around the world when "Iron" Mike Tyson joined D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) tonight. He then says it will be a bigger shocker for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin when he wakes up next to The Undertaker in the pits of hell. When Austin arrives, he notices Triple H on the stage and is about to confront him when he is superkicked from behind by Shawn. Referees have to check on Austin on the stage as D-Generation X is ordered to the back. Austin goes back to the back in search of DX.

It is announced that D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) and that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is still searching for them backstage. Paul Bearer and Kane are still in the ring, and Bearer asks Kane to get the ring bell. As Kane goes for the bell, Kane grabs a fan, pulls him out from behind the guardrail and beats him up before getting the ring bell and timekeeper Mark Yeaton. Bearer says he forgot to pay respects to The Undertaker several weeks ago, and asks Yeaton to toll the bell ten times in memory of The Undertaker. Yeaton tolls the bell ten times, then Bearer asks him to ring the bell one more time for himself. Kane then hits Yeaton with a choke slam followed by a Tombstone Piledriver. Bearer says he and Kane have reached the end of a long road, and says Kane has done what he said Kane would do. He dares the fans to laught at him and call him fat now, then says Kane has one more tombstone left in his giant body and that he isn't quite finished yet. Bearer says Kane has one more tombstone left, and teases it as being for Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jim Ross. Bearer dares someone to step up, then a gong is heard. The lights go out, and Bearer tells Kane that it's not The Undertaker. The bell continues to toll, then a lightning bolt is seen striking a coffin on the stage. The Undertaker is seen lying prone, and he stands upright. He welcomes Kane and Paul Bearer to Hell and the demon who will him to eternal damnation. The Undertaker tells Kane he has disappointed him, and asks if that is the best effort he could put together at Royal Rumble. He tells Kane that he cannot destroy that which does not wish to perish, and tells Bearer that every time he supposedly died, he returned to the world of darkness on his own accord. He soothed the souls of his own parents, and had to explain to them why he has to do the one thing he promised never to do. Bearer tells The Undertaker that he is standing next to "the real phenom," but Kane's fire does not impress The Undertaker, who tells Kane he will walk through the fires of Hell to fight him, and that Kane will understand he is the most feared entity of the World Wrestling Federation, the reaper of wayward souls and the lord of darkness. He tells Kane to think about when they fought as children and their parents to had to pull him off Kane. He then says nobody will save Kane, and the hounds of Hell will feast upon Kane's rotting soul as he rests in piece.

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 February 23, 1998

Before the next match, "Road Dog" Jesse James of The New Age Outlaws (Road Dog, "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) says that when the Outlaws are done with The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk), they will sweep the L.O.D.'s career not under a rug like they did Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, but off into a dumpster.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) when the referee is pre-occupied with Hawk, telling him to get back in the ring. Billy Gunn then attacks Hawk and knocks him out of the ring, and while the referee's back is still turned, Gunn hits Animal in the head with one of the tag team titles. Animal confronts Hawk for costing them the match, and the two of them go at it in the ring, and referees and officials have to restrain both men.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats Jeff Jarrett by knockout after Shamrock accidentally elbows the referee in the face, which allows for a tennis racket shot to the face that ends up hitting Jarrett instead. After the match, Jarrett tells Michael Cole it's time for him and Cornette to go their separate ways.

We look back at "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' entrance from WrestleMania 12 as part of the WrestleMania Millennium Moment, courtesy of M&M's.

Road Warrior Animal tells Jerry "The King" Lawler he's in no mood for an interview, saying that Lawler knows nothing about family and that as far as family goes, he doesn't have a brother. Road Warrior Hawk hears this and goes after Animal, and referees, officials and the other Superstars in the room have to separate both men.

The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper) and Kurrgan the Interrogator beat The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) by pinfall with Kurrgan's Paralyzer. The Jackyl berates Recon and Sniper again for not tagging in. Sniper confronts The Jackyl, and Kurrgan puts Sniper in the Paralyzer. Recon also confronts The Jackyl and begs him to call Kurrgan off, but The Jackyl leaves and Kurrgan drags Sniper with him, the Paralyzer still applied.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels says that when it comes to legalities towards "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, it is an open and shut case. Chyna took "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's best shot and she's still here. He then says that D-Generation X (Shawn, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) polices their own, and tells Triple H that WWE is looking for a reaction. Triple H says WWE is looking for ratings, and that the next four weeks will be something, because if all hell breaking loose is their version of must-see TV, DX will set the Nielsen books on fire. Shawn says that next week will be a great place to start, as everyone will be at Raw: Owen Hart, Austin and, supposedly, "Iron" Mike Tyson. Shawn guarantees that it will end when he retains the WWF Championship at WrestleMania 14. Triple H then guarantees that WrestleMania 14 will be stamped "X-rated," and that discretion will be advised but definitely ignored.

Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.

Taka Michinoku vs. Barry Windham ends when Paul Bearer and Kane suddenly show up. Kane choke slams Taka Michinoku before hitting him with a Tombstone Piledriver. Paul Bearer says that there is only one Superstar he is interested in, and that Superstar is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Bearer tells Austin that if he has the guts, he'll get in the ring and look Kane in the eye.

The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.

Michael Cole interviews "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn, who gloats about the demise of The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk), saying that he and "Road Dog" Jesse James caused the split-up. James says that what The Legion of Doom doesn't cut it anymore, as it is a new age. Michael Cole can't get any more words out of them, and as The New Age Outlaws (James, Gunn) leave, a chainsaw can be heard in the distance. Chainsaw Charlie comes out from underneath an 18-wheeler and attacks their car with a chainsaw, while Cactus Jack shows up and bashes the front windshield with a baseball bat. The New Age Outlaws

We see The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust's rendition of his father, Dusty Rhodes. After a video package where Goldust mimics his father's accent to great effect, he shows up - without Luna Vachon - dressed much like Dusty was when he was in the WWF, albeit with his tanktop and trunks stuffed to mock how heavy Dusty was.

Bradshaw beats The Artist Formely Known As Goldust in a comedic match. After the match, Michael Cole interviews Goldust, who says that he doesn't quite compare to his father Dusty Rhodes as he is in a hurry to get the tights off.

Kevin Kelly tries to get a word from Road Warrior Hawk, but to no avail.

Steve Blackman beats Rocky "The Rock" Maivia after Faarooq's distraction of the referee and D'Lo Brown's interference attempt of tossing Blackman's nunchaku to The Rock backfires when he overshoots and Blackman catches them instead. The Rock confronts D'Lo Brown, who tells him that Faarooq told him to do it. The Rock calls out Faarooq, who doesn't even seem to care about what happened to The Rock.

Kevin Kelly interviews Luna Vachon, who says she is waiting for Sable to make her grand appearance so she can rearrange her face.

Before the next match, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter replaces NWA referee Tommy Young with WWF referee Earl Hebner as Tommy Young has nothing to do with the WWF. Jim Cornette briefly gets on a commentary headset and makes his irritation with this turn of events known.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) to win the NWA World Tag Team Championships after Jim Cornette hits Mosh in the back with his tennis racket. Unbeknowns to Cornette, however, Mosh falls right on top of Ricky Morton, and doesn't know that The Headbangers have won them until it's too late. During the match, it is announced that Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie will face The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) for the WWF Tag Team Championships with an as-of-yet unknown stipulation.

It is announced that Pete Rose will be a part of WrestleMania 14.

"Marvelous" Marc Mero sends Sable to the back before the next match, but it isn't long before Sable comes back.

Owen Hart retains the WWF European Championship by disqualification against "Marvelous" Marc Mero when Mero shoves the referee. After the match, Luna Vachon comes after Sable again. As referees and officials try to restore order, The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust tries to restrain Sable, but Mero attacks him for putting his hands on Sable. As Goldust and Luna lave, Sable gets on the microphone and says "Get your ass back here, you little bitch!" Luna has to be carried to the back by Goldust to keep her from getting back in the ring.

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for February 14, 1998

Kurrgan beats Lance Jade by pinfall with the Paralyzer. During the match, The Jackal is seen preaching about his revolution at a podium on a platform that drops down from the top of the arena. After the match, The Jackal slaps Kurrgan to get him to break the hold.

We hear from The Rock, who says he needs no introduction as he mentions that he has single-handedly beaten all of the opponents in his match at No Way Out and that The Nation will leave as winners at No Way Out.

WrestleMania 14 is six weeks away!

The Honky Tonk Man is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) beat The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) after The Disciples of Apocalypse end up catching Jim Cornette's tennis racket when Cornette tosses it into the ring and use it as a weapon. The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) retain the NWA World Tag Team Championships. During the match, it is announced that last-minute reports regarding the physical condition of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels by Jim Ross are available on the WWF Superstar Line.

The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat Flash Funk and Tom Brandi.

We hear from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who says that there is no way out of getting their ass kicked for D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley) and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) after all of their shenanigans. He then says he does not care what shape Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie are in on Sunday, and that he will drop Owen Hart on his head if he gets in his way.

Owen Hart beats Jesus Castillo. During the match, the rest of Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada Jr.) show up to watch from ringside, and attack Owen Hart when referee Jimmy Korderas is not looking. As Korderas id dealing with them, Owen Hart locks in the Sharpshooter, and referee Mike Chioda runs in to call for the bell when Jesus Castillo submits.

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for January 24, 1998

In loving memory of Bobo Brazil, 1925 - 1998.

Max Mini beats El Torito with a victory roll.

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats Bob Bradley by submission.

WrestleMania 14 is nine weeks away!

Pantera beats Chilango in a Light Heavyweight Division Match. After the match, "Too Sexy" Brian Christopher runs into the ring and attacks Pantera from behind before taking the boots to him.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats The Black Phantom. During the match, it is announced that the latest information on the situation between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "Iron" Mike Tyson can be heard on the WWF Superstar Line.

The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) by disqualification after Blackjack Windham interferes. During the match, Jim Cornette smacks Road Warrior Animal in the back with his tennis racket, but does not get caught.

Nitro-Glycerin - Monday Nitro recap for July 1, 1996

Before the show begins, Diamond Dallas Page shows up and says that the Lord of the Rings ring has been stolen, and that he wants the arena closed and everyone strip searched until the ring is found.

The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson) are seen in the VIP section along with Debra McMichael, Woman and Miss Elizabeth during the next match. Also, Col. Robert Parker shows up at ringside in Harlem Heat's corner during the match.

Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray) retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships against The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) after Col. Robert Parker hits Rick Steiner off the top rope with his cane to stop a double team attempt.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson) along with Debra McMichael, Woman and Miss Elizabeth in the VIP lounge. We learn that The Four Horsemen will be taking on Joe Gomez, The Renegade and The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson). Debra says that Mongo is one of the best athletes ever to compete, and hopes that he makes more money in WCW than he ever did in the NFL. Miss Elizabeth says there's plenty of money to go around, and Woman asks Miss Elizabeth to hire a full-time driver. Anderson says what while we may not see the Supreme Court in the VIP lounge, they still run the wrestling world, and for the first time since the mid-1980s, they're at full strength. Benoit calls himself "silent but violent." Mongo says he's happy to be a Horseman, and says that "money makes the monkey dance." Flair, upon hearing that "Macho Man" Randy Savage is in the building and restrained before his match, mocks Savage. and asks him what he's going to do now.

Before the next match, Disco Inferno says he knows everyone wants to see him dance, and asks the crowd if they want to see him dance. As he is about to dance, however, Kurasawa shows up.

Disco Inferno beats Kurasawa after Disco's music plays, a guy in an Elvis Presley jumpsuit shows up and dance, and the disco ball drops down so he can smack a distracted Kurasawa in the back with it while the referee is distracted by the guy in the jumpsuit.

In a pre-recorded message, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan tells Diamond Dallas Page to stop worrying about his Lord of the Ring ring (as the only things he carries are a 2x4 and a roll of tape) and to start worrying about him.

Diamond Dallas Page shakes down a few members of WCW crew before the next match.

Diamond Dallas Page beats Scotty Riggs. After the match, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Page, and Page dares "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan to tape up his body at Bash At The Beach as he will lay him out with a Diamond Cutter. He also shakes down Okerlund to look for his Lord of the Ring ring, but doesn't find it.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage wrecks the VIP lounge before the next match.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, then pyro signals the start of the second hour - which brings the return of a recovered Eric Bischoff to commentary.

Eric Bischoff says he's glad to be back, and thanks the WCW fans for their letters and support. He then tells Diesel (whom he calls "Nash") that he didn't impress anybody and that Sting, Lex Luger and "Macho Man" Randy Savage aren't afraid of him. He tells Diesel that he didn't scare anybody, and he can't wait for him to receive his comeuppance on Sunday night. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan notices Diesel and Razor Ramon showing up with popcorn and soda from the concession stand, and when told to leave, they reveal that they have bought tickets for the show and are left alone.

The Giant retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against John Tenta after Tenta fights off both Jimmy Hart and The Taskmaster. After the match, Big Bubba, who shows up just before the ned of the match, shaves half of Tenta's facial hair off. After the match, "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart, The Taskmaster, The Giant and Big Bubba. Hart says that this is just an example of what will happen to "The Crippler" Chris Benoit and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson at Bash at the Beach. Big Bubba mocks Tenta, and challenges him to a sock on a pole match, and whoever gets the sock full of nickels will be the first to use it. The Giant tells Tenta that leaving The Dungeon of Doom was his first mistake, and he made him pay for that mistake. He also says that The Four Horsemen are jealous, and that all four of them will leave Bash at the Beach in pieces. The Taskmaster tells Benoit and ANderson that he remembers what happened to him in Baltimore when they fought all over the building, then The Giant tells Benoit that the fire burning in The Taskmaster's soul is something he can't stand the heat of as all four men leave while John Tenta gets back on his feet and heads towards the back.

This Saturday on Saturday Night: The American Males (Marcus Alexander Bagwell and Scotty Riggs) vs. The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson)! Diamond Dallas Page! Chris Benoit vs. Cobra! Sting, Lex Luger and "Macho Man" Randy Savage in six-man tag action!

We see a video package of Rey Mysterio Jr. The video package is cut short when Diesel and Razor Ramon get a hold of a mike and make fun of Eric Bischoff. Security quickly move into place as Razor Ramon and Diesel are escorted away, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage tries to get a piece of both men. Diamond Dallas, Big Bubba, The Taskmaster, Rick Steiner and Jimmy Hart also show up for the proceedings. Diesel and Razor are escorted out of the building, and after a minute or two, Savage tries to go after them only to be stopped by security.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan...who has just found Diamond Dallas Page's ring in the men's room and will bring it back to DDP if he wants it. DDP shows up and calls Hacksaw a thief, and accuses him of stealing his ring. Hacksaw hands him his ring back, then punches him in the face after he picks it back up.

The Four Horsemen ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Steve "Mongo" McMichael, "The Crippler" Chris Benoit, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson) beat Joe Gomez, The Renegade and The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Roberts Gibson) after McMichael tosses the metal briefcase into The Renegade's leg as The Renegade is on the top rope, allowing Ric Flair to make The Reneage tap out to the Figure Four Leg Lock. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews The Horsemen, and Mongo says that they are his team and that he will do whatever it takes for them to win at any level. Benoit tells The Taskmaster that the voice of experience hasn't spoken to him loud enough, and tells The Giant that the gold is coming back where it belongs. Anderson says that The Horsemen to start taking a body count as they are back in full force and ready to reap the windfall. Flair tells Konnan that he will be the United States champ one more time, and tells The Taskmaster and The Giant they're going to get what's there. Debra McMichaels and Miss Elizabeth don't plan on missing what happens at Bash at the Beach for the world.

The show ends with policemen having to keep Diesel and Razor Ramon out of the building again.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for October 23, 1993

Doink shows up on a scooter before the next match.

Doink beats Barry Horowitz, then heads back to the back on his scooter.

Jim Cornette is seen with The Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna, Ludvig Borga, Jacques, Pierre, Johnny Polo, Mr. Fuji), putting the team on a pedestal before saying that The All-Americans (Lex Luger, Tatanka, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner) won't be able to stand up to them as they have an international flavor that is coming at them. Ludvig Borga says his beef is with Luger, and tells him to cash his last check as this will be his last match in the WWF after he breaks his back and ends his career. Yokozuna says something in Japanese.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart tells "The King" Jerry Lawler that he will bring knights into the ring and step up against his family in a family feud. He and his brothers all hate Lawler's guts, and Lawler will pay severely for everything he has said about his family when he and his brothers give a new meaning to the term "Hart attack."

Bastion Booger beats Ray Roy.

Joe Fowler advertises a show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York for next Friday night with a quadruple main event. Lex Luger will take on Ludvig Borga, Bret "Hit Man" Hart and "The King" Jerry Lawler will square off in a grudge match, Mr. Perfect and Razor Ramon will team up against Irwin R. Schyster and Diesel, Marty Jannetty will be taking on "The Model" Rick Martel, and The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn). Fowler then interviews the team of Irwin R. Schyster and Diesel and the team of Razor Ramon and Mr. Perfect for Face To Face. I.R.S. tells Razor and Perfect that he is not a fool, because Diesel gave Razor 18 stitches the last time they were in the Nassau Coliseum. He then says it is his turn, because nobody makes a fool out of him on national television. Razor tells I.R.S. he got eaten at Raw, and he had hiss hot in the Intercontinental Championship Battle Royal, and Mr. Perfect interjects that he tossed Diesel out of the ring during that battle royal. Razor says all the talk ends on Frinday night when they settle the score. Diesel says last time, he left them laying like a couple of punks, and this time they will do audit and Razor and Mr. Perfect will be paying the penalty. Perfect tells Diesel that he is going down, and tells I.R.S. not to hang out with trash as he will be thrown out with it.

Ludvig Borga vs. Tatanka: next week on Superstars!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schsyter calls the ring announcer a run-of-the-mill tax cheat for deducting $800 off his tuxedo and making a $3,000 write-off for his toupee. He calls the crowd tax cheats who use the system and cheat on their taxes because that is all they know.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Ken Garrison.

The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) beat Flex Armstrong and Richie Rich. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Jim Cornette, who says that for the last ten years, The Rock 'n Roll Express have defeated every tag team he has managed. They may be the Smoky Mountain Wrestling Tag Team Champions, but The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Delrey rule Smoky Mountain Wrestling and will soon rule the World Wrestling Federation. He says that while the Express may feel jealously, all he and the Heavenly Bodies feel is hatred.

We se Jeff Jarrett in Nashville, Tennessee. He is here today at Buddy Lee Attractions, the premiere talent agency in the city, as they will not give him a break as he is not from outside of Nashville. He says that Willie Nelson cannot "carry a tune in a bucket" who is "a stranger to music." He then says he has the greatest voice and claims he is the world's greatest singer and wrestler, and says he will prove it to the stars of the WWF. After he is finished using the WWF, he will come back to Buddy Lee Attractions, and Buddy Lee will crawl on his knees and plead and beg for him to sign the dotted line so he can say he signed him.

Diesel beats Ralph Mosca.

Two new matches are made for Survivor Series: The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), Bastion Booger and Bam Bam Bigelow square off against four Doinks in a Traditional Survivor Series 4-on-4 Match. Bam Bam Bigelow says it started with one Doink, then there were two, then there were three, and now there are four. At Survivor Series, there will be no clowning around, and they are going down. Also, Mr. Perfect, The 1-2-3 Kid, Razor Ramon and Mart Jannetty will take on Irwin R. Schyster, Adam Bomb, "The Model" Rick Martel and Diesel in a Traditional Survivor Series 4-on-4 Match.

Razor Ramon beats Tony DeVito. After the match, Irwin R. Schyster, Adam Bomb, "The Model" Rick Martel and Diesel show up, but Marty Jannetty, The 1-2-3 Kid and Mr. Perfect get in the ring to back Razor up.

Joe Fowler re-advertises the show at Nassau Coliseum. He then interviews Lex Luger and Ludvig Borga for Face To Face. Luger says it has been a long wait, but he finally gets Ludvig Borga in the ring after all the disparaging remarks about him and America, and now he can see if he can back it up in the ring when he cleans the garbage up in Nassau Coliseum. Ludvig Borga says that Luger is right about taking out the garbage, as he is the "garbage driver" of America. This Friday night, he will show all the Americans what their hero is all about. When he is through with him, his hero role will be played out and he will end his career. Luger says Ludvig will see what Ameria and the top competition in the WWF is all about on Friday night.

Next week: The Smoking Gunns (! Bam Bam Bigelow! The Steiner Brothers! Ludvig Borga vs. Tatanka!

Ludvig Borga tells Tatanka that next week, they will meet in the ring. He says that being undefeated and being a Native American means that Tatanka represents all Americans, and that is why he will not just beat him, but end his career.

Also next week: footage from the incident between "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Crush from Raw!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 11, 1993

Razor Ramon beats "The Model" Rick Martel to win the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship!

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Tony Morrison and Sid Courson.

"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Scott King.

Vince McMahon interviews Ludvig Borga inside the ring. Borga makes it very clear that he does not like America, and that he can't understand why Lex Luger would stand up for the country, especially when he blew his chance at the WWF Championship. Not long after saying this, Lex Luger shows up and says he's had enough of Borga's verbal anti-American sentiment and that he has no problem sending him back to Finland. Borga says he'll face Luger on his own terms.

Adam Bomb, now with Harvey Whippleman as manager, beats Ross Greenberg.

Smoky Mountain Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champions The Rock 'n Roll Express (Duane Gibson and Ricky Morton) beat Duane Gill and Barry Hardy in their Raw debut.

WWF Royal Rumble is now on Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis!

Next week: Tatanka! Irwin R. Schyster! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! Also, Crush makes his first appearance since recovering from injury!