Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 25, 1996

Bret "The Hit Man' Hart beats Owen Hart by disqualification after he is hit in the back with a steel chair by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin places Bret's leg in a steel chair and is about to injure it when The British Bulldog shows up and suddenly removes the chair from Bret's leg. Owen and Austin want to injure him, but British Bulldog tells him to stop it. Austin grabs the chair and smashes it into the back of the Bulldog, and Owen Hart gets mad at Austin, who simply leaves.

Paul Bearer tells tells Freddie Joe Floyd that he won't survive The Executioner in pre-recorded comments from earlier today.

The Executioner beats Freddie Joe Floyd with the Asian Spike. During the match, Dok Hendrix reports that Owen Hart and The British Bulldog are arguing with one another, and that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blew off an interview with some coarse language. He hopes to get an interview with Bret "The Hit Man" hart later on.

Vince McMahon interviews Jose Lothario and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels via satellite in San Antonio, Texas. Lothario apologizes to everyone including Shawn, feeling he is directly responsible for Shawn losing the WWF Championship. He says that the doctors will put a balloon pass through his heart as his heart was badly damaged at Survivor Series. Shawn says he is far from over the hill, but he has lost his edge over the last few months, and there are no excuses and that what's done is done. He says that he will be WWF Champion once again. When Jerry "The King" Lawler lambasts Lothario, Shawn tells Lawler that Lothario has been in the game for 30 years as a response to Sycho Sid "being in the game" can stick his nose "wherever he damn well pleases". He tells Sid that he crossed a line, and that if he could beat him skill for skill and match his ability, he would have enough respect for him to shake his hand, but he did not do that. Shawn makes it clear that he wants to get his hands on Sid and tear him apart in San Antonio, and that he doesn't care where he faces Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. He says he has always wanted the WWF fans to enjoy themselves, but he is focused on becoming WWF Champion again and that he will not beg to anybody or anyone anytime. He wants to be champion because he wants to be and because people believe in him, and that he will take more risks than ever as it is what got him to the top in the first place, and if someone wants to stop him, they can try. He says "no more Mr. Nice Guy," and he can play as dirty as anyone else. He promises to become WWF Champion again in his hometown of San Antonio, whether it be Hart or Sid, though he prefers Sid.

Sunny guests on commentary for the next match.

Sunny beats Sable in the semi-finals of the Karate Fighters Holiday Tournament, but it is revealed that Sunny has used bubble gum to keep Cyberfist from being knocked off, allowing Sunny to get the win by disqualification. Sunny punches the referee in response.

We hear from "Captain" Lou Albano and Don Muraco, saying that Rocky Maivia has plenty of potential and that he has the potential to be bigger than the Maivia family. Also, Dok Hendrix says that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has a major obstacle in the quest to be WWF Champion, and that is "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. As long as Hart and Austin are in the World Wrestling Federation, it will never be over.

Rocky Maivia beats Salvatore Sincere.

"Wildman" Marc Mero says he has some unfinished business with Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and that it will be hard to concentrate with him on the commentary table. He says that Helmsley had better not leave the commentary table, or else he'll make the biggest mistake of his life as he will hit him right in "that big nose of his" after he's done with Billy Gunn.

Dok Hendrix says that Owen Hart and The British Bulldog are on the same page, and that Bulldog has said on no uncertain terms that he is going to get a piece of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley guests on commentary for the next match.

In Your House: It's Time will be live on pay-per-view December 15th.

"Wildman" Marc Mero beats Billy Gunn by disqualification when Hunter Hearst Helmsley goes after Sable, forcing Mero to confront him outside of the ring and punch him in the face. Marc Mero is then attacked by Gunn and Helmsley. It is announced during the match that Mero will take on Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the WWF Intercontinental Championship at In Your House. After the match, Helmsley attacks Mero, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts shows up to even the numbers game.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 19, 1994

Lex Luger beats The Executioner (who is Executioner Agony instead of Pain this time around) with the Torture Rack. Before the match, WWF Magazine writer Lou Giannfrido takes notes on the match for a new section of the magazine concerning Raw.

Tatanka! Shawn Michaels and Diesel! King's Court with The British Bulldog! Next week on Raw!

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats "The King" Jerry Lawler after Lawler looks in Droese's trash can only to be squirted in the eye by Dink, who is lying in wait inside the can. Lawler chases after Dink, but as soon as Dink runs to the back, it's too late for Lawler to get back in the ring. Lawler tries to use the trash can as a weapon, but Doink suddenly appears behind Lawler and scares him. Lawler then escapes through the crowd.

On October 23rd at 12 PM Eastern/11 AM central, Action Zone premieres on USA Network!

The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Steve King and Mike Bell.

Vince McMahon interviews Bob Backlund in the ring. Vince is shocked by Backlund's actions as of late, especially in his recent match against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart when he finally turned back on his own values. Backlund says he's still the WWF Champion, and says that his standards are higher than ever before, before he goes on the rails about today's society and how everyone has destroyed the world around him. He says he put the crossface chicken wing on Bret Hart because he had the opportunity to put it on everyone in society, which he considers himself not to be a part of anymore. He then goes on about how the crossface chicken wing is the greatest hold in wrestling. The crowd begins to call Backlund a "has been." Vince then says that it was Backlund himself who said that for every hold, there's a counter. Backlund says that if someone can break out of the crossface chicken wing, he will retire from wrestling, then takes off his jacket to prepare for a fight. Lou Giannfrido, who was seen earlier in the night and has written positively about Backlund for years, volunteers to be put in the hold...and Backlund goes nuts. The camera man currently in the ring has to run for cover, and both Vince McMahon and "Macho Man" Randy Savage have to help the officials break the hold. Backlund then looks at his hands again as everyone tends to Anfredo. Backlund then calls himself "Mr. Backlund," and says that what just happened is what discipline is all about.

Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly (who is still called Thurman "Sparky" Plugg before the match) beats Richie Rich.

Yokozuna beats Phil Apollo. After the match, The Undertaker's gong sounds, and Yokozuna runs away scared.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 1, 1993

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan catches Bastion Booger eating a whole bunch of raw food because...it's Raw. Bastion Booger tells The Brain that he's going to eat up Razor Ramon, too.

Razor Ramon beats Bastion Booger after reversing a sit-down pin.

This Saturday, Riddick Bowe faces off against Evander Holyfield, and Todd Pettengill has the shirt for it. Meanwhile, the end of Tatanka's undefeated streak at the hand of Ludvig Borga and the Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna, Jacques and Pierre of the Quebecers) is replayed.

Vince McMahon interviews The Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna, Ludvig Borga and Jacques and Pierre of the Quebecers). Jim Cornette can't wait to see The All-Americans (Lex Luger, Tatanka and Rick and Scott Steiner) get demolished, especially now that Tatanka is injured and may not be able to be in the match. Ludvig Borga tells Scott Steiner that what he did to Tatanka was a pleasure compared to what he'll do to him next week on Raw.

Mr. Perfect beats The Executioner.

We see "Double J" Jeff Jarrett at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, where we once again talks about how the country music industry is corrupt before saying he'll prove himself as the world's greatest wrestler and everyone will want his debut album.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steven Dunn) after Harvey Whippleman trips up Billy from outside the ring.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage says via telephone that he's returning to Raw next week, and that Crush will be there as well. He also tells Bobby "The Brain" Heenan that he's sick and tired of his tongue jokes.

Adam Bomb beats Virgil.

Next week: Scott Steiner vs Ludvig Borga! Crush! "Macho Man" Randy Savage returns!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 13, 1993

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

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

SummerSlam will be available on VHS October 3rd.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 31, 1993

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Hughes beats Bert Centeno.

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

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

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

Razor Ramon beats Tony Roy.

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

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

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