Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for March 2, 2000

The Radicalz (Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, Dean Malenko) beat Too Cool (Grandmaster Sexay and Scotty 2 Hotty) and Chris Jericho. Before the match begins, it is announced that the current issue of Raw Magazine, which features Chyna on the cover as well as the cover article, is on newsstands now. During the match, Eddie Guerrero tries to get involved, but Chyna stops him. Malenko tries to attack Chyna from behind only to get immediately forearmed, and Jericho and Chyna brawl their way up the ramp with Malenko. Eddie Guerrero gets on the apron and distracts referee Jack Doan as Grandmaster Sexay goes for the Hip Hop Drop, and Benoit hits Grandmaster Sexay with the top rope diving headbutt for the win.

The Rock sends Mideon into a table backstage.

A black limousine parks in front of the arena, and WWF co-owner Shane McMahon and Big Show walk out of it.

Jeff Hardy beats Essa Rios by disqualification after Lita gets caught hitting Jeff Hardy with a moonsault off the top rope. Essa Rios retains the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Essa Riso chews Lita out for costing him the match, then Lita slaps him.

Al Snow and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman are at a bar for a blind date for Blackman. It turns out that the blind date is from Al Snow's therapy group and is a big fan of "Head Cheese."

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman's blind date talks her head off at a restaurant.

WWF co-owner Shane McMahon and Big Show show up. Shane tells the fans that he missed them, and says that life is all about timing, and that timing is what his return at No Way Out was all about. He says that The Rock got what he deserved, and was denied his #1 contendership for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania, and that the footage was so good, he decided to do it again the next night on Raw. Shane says he cannot allow The Rock to dominate the World Wrestling Federation like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and that his father WWF Chairman Vince McMahon made a mistake when he did not squash Austin as he climbed the ladder of success. He says that he will not make the same mistake with The Rock, which is why he did what he did. He says the WWF does not need a champion that raises an eyebrow, is a prima donna, or drops something known as "The People's Elbow;" instead, the WWF needs the most ferocious athlete in the world today in Big Show. Shane then asks Big Show what he will do now that he is #1 contender for the WWF Championship, and Big Show says that he will win the WWF Championship at WrestleMania. The Rock then shows up, and tells Shane and Big Show all they have done to him is piss him off, and while he is not going on to WrestleMania to win the WWF Championship, he still stands as The People's Champion. He may have nothing to gain, but he has nothing to lose, either, and he might as well entertain and amuse himself tonight. To do that, he will take Shane and Big Show and kick their candy asses all over the arena. Shane says The Rock does not want another choke slam from Big Show to put him through the mat, and while he admires The Rock's fortitude, he wants none of him, either. However, if The Rock wants to take them both on at the same time in the ring, they would be more than happy to accommodate their request. Suddenly, Rikishi Phatu shows up, and tells The Rock that he does not need his help to beat "those two jabronis," but there are two things the people want to see tonight: Big Show taking The Rock Bottom and Shane McMahon's face taking his bottom. The Rock says the tag team match is on, and Shane's face will be between Rikishi's cheeks while his boot will be up Big Show's candy ass.

As D'Lo Brown plays WWF SmackDown on the Sony PlayStation in the locker room, Kurt Angle talks about how he plans to retain the WWF Intercontinental and European Championships for a long time. All of a sudden, Sgt. Slaughter shows up and tells D'Lo Brown that The Godfather is looking for him. D'Lo Brown turns the PlayStation off and walks away, and Angle takes exception to Sgt. Slaughter interrupting him, especially since he was a fan of Sgt. Slaughter growing up. When Angle says he is disappointed in him, Sgt. Slaughter says he still carries his gear, and Angle, taking this as a challenge, thinks that Sgt. Slaughter has lost his intelligence along with his intensity and integrity. Sgt. Slaughter tells Angle he will take him through basic training.

Crash Holly retains the WWF Hardcore Championship following a failed ambush by Prince Albert and The Big Boss Man.

Back at the restaurant, "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman's keeps talking and talking when Blackman orders dinner.

Lillian Garcia interviews Crash Holly backstage. Crash says he is the greatest Hardcore Champion that the WWF has ever had, and to prove it, he will defend the title 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If anyone can get a sanctioned WWF referee to follow them out and get the pin on them, the title is theirs. Title defenses can happen anywhere, but nobody is taking the title because he is the greatest. (This beings the "24/7 rule" of the defense of the WWF Hardcore Championship, which becomes one of the greatest things the title will be known for.)

Terri Runnels shows up before the next match begins.

D-Generation X ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and X-Pac) beat Edge and Christian after Terri Runnels slaps Edge, distracting Christian and allowing X-Pac to hit the X Factor for the win. After the match, Christian shoves Edge down, starting a brief argument between them.

We see a vignette for The Acolytes Protection Agency (Faarooq and Bradshaw).

WWF co-owner Shane McMahon and Big Show barge into D-Generation X's (Triple H, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James) locker room.

Test beats Viscera after Viscera exposes a turnbuckle only for Test to ram Viscera head-first into it.

WWF co-owner Shane McMahon and Big Show are seen walking out of D-Generation X's (Triple H, X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James) locker room.

"The Lethal Blackman" Steve Blackman is annoyed by Al Snow and a piano player playing and singing "Personality."

Before the next match, Kurt Angle says he can remember when he was a little kid how Sgt. Slaughter was everything a hero was supposed to be: a man of intensity, integrity and intelligence. Unfortunately, Angle feels he represents "the three B's:" bald, bloated and a bonehead. He says the good news is that there is a new American hero for all the kids to look up to, and that is him.

Kurt Angle beats Sgt. Slaughter.

Kurt Angle wildly celebrates his win backstage, throwing popcorn everywhere and screaming in front of a janitor who has to clean it up.

The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat Kane by disqualification after Kane puts D-Von Dudley through a table set up by Buh Buh Ray and originally intended for Kane.

At the local restaurant, "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman has already left, telling his blind date that he had a brain aneurysm. Al Snow ends up being a better match for the blind date.

WrestleMania 2000 is five weeks away!

Lillian Garcia is on a payphone when Crash Holly shows up. Lilian asks Crash Holly if he is going to sleep in the hotel with the WWF Harcore Championship, and Crash Holly says he has to because he is the greatest WWF Hardcore Champion ever. As Crash puts his bags in the trunk of his car, The Mean Street Posse (Rodney, Pete Gas, Joey Abs) attack Crash only to fight each other over the WWF Harcore Championship.

Before the next match, Shane says that as much as he would enjoy laying the smack down on The Rock from end of the ring to the other, there is a change in tonight's line-up. He feels bad for the fact that The Rock will never touch the WWF Championship gold, and says that he will be replaced in tonight's main event by Triple H.

The Rock and Rikishi Phatu beat Big Show and Triple H after Big Show accidentally smacks a steel chair into the head of Triple H. After the match, WWF co-owners Shane and Stephanie McMahon argue, then Triple H shoves Shane away from Stephanie only to be scared off by Big Show.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for May 30, 1992

The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat Kato and Rich Mitchell. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly), with Blake stating that The Legion of Doom wear what they wear because they are a bunch of "sissies." The Genius is overheard calling Paul Ellering a sissy as well.

Papa Shango vs. Brian Brieger ends in a no-contest when Papa Shango goes into a trance and the lights go out. When they come back on, Brieger's feet are suddenly on fire and Brieger's face is covered in black goo.

We hear from Tatanka, who says he came to represent his people and compete fairly and competitively in the ring. Unfortunately, "The Model" Rick Martel kept him from doing that when he sprayed Arrogance into his eyes, but he overcame that. Martel then mocked his people by taking the feathers handed down to him from his great-grandfather and mocked him and his heritage even more while hearing the feathers as a fashion statement. He tells Martel to have his fun, for it will be over and he will take back what is his. We also hear from Repo Man, who says that his job is never done and it is hard when people don't want him to do his job, forcing him to work in the dead of night. As for The British Bulldog, what is Bulldog's is his, and if The British Bulldog barks too long, he will put the leash on and choke him.

Sgt. Slaughter beats Bob Bradley with the Cobra Clutch. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Jimmy Hart and The Mountie. Jimmy Hart asks Slaughter if he is ready to surrender, while The Mountie states that 80,000 volts gives him all the power to make Slaughter surrender.

"The Model" Rick Martel beats Jim Powers with the Boston Crab. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Martel, who says that Tatanka keeps whining and crying and that the warpath he travels now will soon be a trail of tears.

We hear from The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) and Jimmy Hart. Hart says that The Nasty Boys can talk the talk and back up that walk. Sags tells High Energy (Koko B. Ware and "The Rocket" Owen Hart) that their high flying does not cut it and that they are going to Nastyville and never coming back. Knobbs says that they have been tag team champions already and they will be tag team champions again, and they are coming at High Energy with everything they've got. We then hear from The Undertaker and Paul Bearer. Bearer says many of the top stars of the WWF have tried and failed to put an end to The Undertaker, and now Mr. Fuji and The Berzerker are the latest to fail and pay. The Undertaker calls their feudal attempt of putting an end to him must now be punished, and says their actions must be dealt with in the most hideous, vicious way he knows. He then tells them to "rest in Hell."

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The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) beat Duane Gill and Mike Fury. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster). I.R.S. says that The Natural Disasters have learned to stay out of their business, and DiBiase says that Money Inc. has so much money that they can handle any natural disaster.

The Big Boss Man beats Dave Roulette. After the match, a man in an orange jumpsuit leaps out of the crowd and attacks The Big Boss Man with his own nightstick as Big Boss Man slaps Dave Roulette after the match. After a few knees to the face, the man in the jumpsuit handcuffs Boss Man to the top rope before beating him with his own nightstick again. He then un-cuffs Boss Man while he is still down only to cuff his hands behind his back before choking Boss Man with his own nightstick, then slaps him in the face and spits on him before kicking him in the ribs. Officials head to the ring, but the man in the jumpsuit chases them away with the nightstick before leaving through the crowd. Officials and referees then check on Boss Man, then take him to the back on a stretcher.

The Berzerker beats Glenn Ruth by count-out.

We hear from Crush, who says that when your name is Crush and you eat guys like The Mountie and "The Model" Rick Martel for lunch, you have a short stack of junked cars for breakfast.

We hear from Sgt. Slaughter, who says that he is not The Mountie and that The Mountie has done something to him that no man has ever done: knock him down for one hour. He tells The Mountie he should have gotten the job done and taken him out completely. He then says he wants to hear The Mountie's neck snap, crackle and pop when he gets him in the Cobra Clutch. We then hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that everyone talks about "the excellence of execution" and admits it is hard to live up to. At WrestleMania 8, he came close to getting his bell rung, but he walked out as WWF Intercontinental Championship. He says he is back on top and ready to take on anybody anywhere, and if Shawn Michaels wants to be the first, that is fine, as he has respect for him and all the wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation; it just so happens he is up against "The Excellence of Execution."

Next week: A special interview with Papa Shango! Bret "Hit Man" Hart! The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly)! Crush! An update on The Big Boss Man's condition!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for May 9, 1992

Bret "Hit Man" Hart beats Von Krus with the Sharpshooter. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Shawn Michaels, who says he is a dynasty in the making and a man who will break a lot of hearts, including Bret Hart's. He says that the WWF Intercontinental Championship is his.

We hear from The British Bulldog, who tells Repo Man that he tried to choke him out with his rope but failed, and that he is now fighting mad and ready to bite into him, for this dog refuses to be tied down.

Kamala - making his first appearance on WWF programming for the first time in five years, and now having Harvey Wippleman and a masked man in a pith helmet and safari outfit named Kim Chee as his managers - beats Sonny Blaze after Harvey Wippleman and Kim Chee have to tell Kamala to roll his opponent onto his back to pin him.

Tito Santana beats Bob Bradley. During the match, Mr. Perfect reads a letter from someone that is addressed to The Big Boss Man, stating that their sentence is over and that they are a free man, and that Big Boss Man - who called him a number without a name - is "a pig without a prayer."

We hear from The Mountie and Jimmy Hart. Jimmy Hart says that when he created The Hart Foundation, he knew he would have one man that was a backbone and a foundation, and that man is The Mountie. The Mountie says he is the only law and order in the World Wrestling Federation, and he will take on everybody. If anyone wants to step into his path, he will always get his man. We also hear from High Energy (Koko B. Ware and "The Rocket" Owen Hart). Owen says they are soaring to greater heights in the World Wrestling Federation, and Koko says they don't care who they face as they are in the best shape of their lives and everybody from them to the fans have energy.

The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Paul Ellering wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day.

The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) beat Terry Davis and Mark Kay. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from The Genius and The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly), who continue to call The Legion of Doom "mama's boys" and "sissies."

Wrestlemania 8 is on the cover of the newest WWF Magazine, and inside is a personality profile on The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk).

We hear from Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and Jimmy Hart. DiBiase says money comes to money, and that Money Inc. is a very successful partnership, especially financially, and that The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) had their shot at the tag team titles only to come up short. Irwin R. Schyster says The Natural Disasters should have learned that they can't get away with doing things the easy way, and that they will soon learn there is no easy way to do things with Money Inc. We also hear from The Undertaker and Paul Bearer. Bearer tells Mr. Fuji to have The Berzerker run to the ring, scream and holler so The Undertaker can get his hands on him and it will all be over. The Undertaker says The Berzerker is the most vicious of the Viking warriors, but his travels have brought him directly to the gates of Hell, which he opens and closes.

Crush beats Kato in his WWF debut.

We hear from Papa Shango, who burns numerous pictures of The Ultimate Warrior as he says that the living will fall and the dead will rise as he reigns over The Ultimate Warrior's demise.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews "The Model" Rick Martel on the stage, still wearing Tatanka's feathers on his hat. Martel says he would never spray Arrogance into Tatanka's face, as he has too much class and he is a fashion trendsetter. He says that Tatanka's feathers are the hottest look in Paris right now after they have flown the coop. Martel says that Tatanka cries and snivels so much that his name should be "Whining Arrow," and if Tatanka wants to dance with him, the warpath he travels will soon become a trail of tears.

Sgt. Slaughter wishes everyone a Happy Mother's Day.

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Sgt. Slaughter. At the start of the match, The Mountie shows up to get a closer look. After a seat is provided for The Mountie, Jimmy Hart brings a black box to The Mountie and leaves. Throughout the match, The Mountie is seen opening the box and pulling out a shock stick to shock Sgt. Slaughter with as Mr. Perfect distracts the referee. This allows Flair to get the win. After the match, The Mountie celebrates with Flair as Jimmy Hart hides the shock stick, then Jimmy Hart joins in afterwards. Two men place Sgt. Slaugher on a gurney as The Mountie calls Slaughter "U.S. scum."

The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) beat Brian Brieger and Bill Pierce. During the match, it is announced that the WBF Bodystars will be competing against some of the WWF Superstars on the nighttime edition of Family Feud all this week.

It is announced that a tribute to Hulk Hogan is in the newest edition of WWF Magazine.

We hear from The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke), who say that spring is in the air and that everybody is happy, including the fans that they get to give a lick. We also hear from The Berzerker and Mr. Fuji. Fuji says that when The Berzerker gets finished with Paul Bearer and The Undertaker, he will personally cremate The Undertaker and Bearer and give them a personal Viking funeral. The Berzerker says The Undertaker is unstoppable and keeps coming, but he is unstoppable, berserk and carrying a very big sword.

It is announced that Sgt. Slaughter is on his feet, but that any long-term effects from being shocked by The Mountie are not yet known. It is announced that word on Slaughter's status will be updated next week.

Next week: The Ultimate Warrior against one of The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs)! We hear from Jimmy Hart and The Nasty Boys, who says that Warrior is going to Nastyville and never coming back when his return will be the shortest in WWF history. We then hear from The Ultimate Warrior, who despite Papa Shango's curse, will put a curse on The Nasty Boys next week.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 25, 1992

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair beats Ron Cumberledge with the Figure Four Leg Lock. During the match, it is announced that pictures of Miss Elizabeth with "Macho Man" Randy Savage - and also doctored to replace Savage with Flair - are in the newest issue of WWF Magazine.

We see footage from the WrestleMania 8 reception, with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Bret "Hit Man" Hart and Hulk Hogan. We also see footage from the WrestleMania 8 brunch with Sean Mooney, "The Rocket" Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Sgt. Slaughter, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and "The Model" Rick Martel.

The British Bulldog beats Kevin Krueger. Before the match, Mr. Perfect shows up on commentary for the rest of the show after being in "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's corner for the previous match.

We see an advertisement for WBF Bodystars on Saturday mornings on USA Network.

Before the next match, The Genius says through poetry that a sissy is the one thing he cannot tolerate and that he knows The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly) agree; he also says that Paul Ellering and The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) are in need of masculinity.

The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly) beat Eric Collins and Mike Freedom. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from The Beverly Brothers, who say that they are better than The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk), whom they call "The Legion of Sissies." The Genius cuts in, also saying that Paul Ellering is a sissy. After the match, Eric Collins gets green paint plastered on his face, courtesy of the Genius, while The Beverly Brothers write "LOS" with a D crossed out and call Collins "chicken."

We hear from The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Paul Ellering. Ellering says it is time to rewrite the history books, as only the victors write them. He says he has returned and that the Legion of Doom does not write checks it cannot cash. Animal tells The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly) that they have been spoiled all their lives and had the best teachers in the World Wrestling Federation, but they are a stepping stone to the tag titles. Hawk says there are many differences between them and the Beverlys, as the Beverlys get pedicures at the beauty shop while they take their nails and chop them off with an ax. He tells The Beverly Brothers they are in for a lot of pain. We also hear from Repo Man, who says he is such a nice guy because he was just reading the paper and found out that the economy is bad and that the government might do something about it. It is then that he thought that he could be of help, since he is the guy who takes the car away when someone cannot pay the bills, and while he hates it when a family doesn't have any moment and can't feed their kids, he likes to take whatever he can and get rich at their expense.

We see another vignette for Crush, who says that when he was growing up, his mom used to tell him to mind his manners. Now, he is fully grown, and asks who in the WWF will make him mind his manners now.

Shawn Michaels beats George Anderson. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that he heard what Shawn said last week, and tells him he has to beat him for the WWF Intercontinental Championship first and that he will not let someone like him tarnish the title.

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We hear from The Texas Tornado, who says that when he came to the World Wrestling Federation, he knew the challenges would be the toughest in the world and that he would fight the best in the world. However, he fights for other reasons; while others fight for titles and money, he fights for pride and honor, as he stands for hard work and guts as dreams are what he is made of. We then hear from Jimmy Hart and The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and BrianKnobbs), who say that they are not only blazing back up to the top, but have opponents waiting to come to their "pit stop." They say that everyone they come across are going to be victims, as they are on the way to tag team gold.

Sgt. Slaughter beats The Brooklyn Brawler with the Cobra Clutch. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Sgt. Slaughter, who says that when The Mountie gets in the ring with him, he will not only get his man, but The Mountie will be an international disgrace and an "international maggot."

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"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Sid Justice on the stage. Sid says it was only last week when The Ultimate Warrior was on the stage with some young fans stating that one must have friends to be a leader. He tells Warrior that he needs no friends, because he is the man in the WWF that everyone fears. He then talks about Warrior showing up at WrestleMania 8 and putting his nose in his business only to fail to save Hulk Hogan, calling WrestleMania 8 "the end of Hulkamania." Sid then asks Warrior who will save him from Sid Justice, as he is the man who gave Hulk Hogan his last match and he is the man who sees that Warrior's match with him will be Warrior's last.

Ring announcer Howard Finkel announces that Shawn Michaels has left the building.

The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) beat Kent Carlson and Tom Stone. During the match, we see pre-recorded commentary from Jimmy Hart and Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster), who tell The Natural Disasters that they are crying over spilled milk now that they have the tag team titles again.

We hear from Skinner, who says that ever since he came to the WWF, he has had to prove himself to everybody, not to his opponents, but to the world. He says he will do anything to win a match, but he is proving himself slowly but surely. He says that he is able to stand up with more muscular Superstars because he is hungry, mean and willing to beat everyone who gets in his way. We also hear from Tatanka, who thanks all the great spirits above and the great chiefs of past, present and future for his WWF success, as well as the fans for all their support. His goal is to rise to the top of the WWF and make his people proud once again as he trains and works hard to reach the top of the World Wrestling Federation.

Before the next match, Mr. Fuji takes The Undertaker's urn from Paul Bearer. This distracts The Undertaker, allowing The Berzerker to attack Paul Bearer and The Undertaker with his shield before going after The Undertaker with his sword, which pierces the canvas of the ring as The Undertaker rolls out of the way to avoid being stabbed. The Undertaker avoids this and get his hand around Mr. Fui's throat, but this allows The Berzerker to attack again, rip some floor mats off and hit The Undertaker with a piledriver on the exposed concrete floor. Paul Bearer manages to revive The Undertaker with the urn, and Mr. Fuji and The Berzerker run away to the back while The Undertaker and Paul Bearer slowly give chase.

We hear from Skinner, who tells The Ultimate Warrior that he will beat his brains out and show him why he is not scared of anybody. We then hear from The Ultimate Warrior, who says that those who have forgotten his power and what he represents should keep in mind - along with Skinner's swamp creatures - that he has walked in darker places and felt nastier things than the taste of the chewing tobacco Skinner keeps in his mouth. He says that Skinner will fall like those before to the power of The Ultimate Warrior next week.

Next week: Skinner vs. The Ultimate Warrior! A special interview with "Macho Man" Randy Savage! An update on the Undertaker/Berzerker incident!

The show closes with a slow-motion replay of The Berzerker's sword piercing the ring canvas as The Undertaker rolls out of the way.