Feel The Heat - Sunday Night Heat recap for February 21, 1999

WWF owner Vince McMahon and Kane show up to start tonight's show, and Vince is seen carrying an envelope with him. Vince says that WrestleMania is in five weeks, and in five weeks, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will attempt to win the WWF Championship against The Rock, and that Paul Wight will be the special guest referee for the match. Vince tells Austin that there is a price to pay for getting in his face, and that The Undertaker has not learned that yet, saying 'Taker's comments have not fallen under deaf ears even though he was distracted by Austin. He says that The Ministry of Darkness taking over the WWF is a pretty tall order, but he hears The Undertaker loud and clear following the abduction of The Big Boss Man and his son Shane McMahon, the latter being humiliated and made into "an errand boy" by The Undertaker. Vince says he has read the contents of the envelope in his hand, and tells The Undertaker that he does not threaten him like he did, as he will not stand idly by. He then announces that on Raw, The Undertaker will be in an Inferno Match against Kane, saying it will not stop until The Undertaker is set on fire. Vince says the hell that The Undertaker knows will soon seem like Heaven for threatening him like he did, and Kane summons fire that envelopes the ring as Vince tells The Undertaker to burn in Hell.

Backstage, Shane McMahon runs up and down a small step of stairs while being coached by Chyna.

Mankind is seen entering the arena.

Darren "Puke" Drozdov guests on commentary for the next match despite being suspended from the World Wrestling Federation.

Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Scott "Too Hot" Taylor) and The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Oddities (Kurrgan, Golga, Giant Silva, George "The Animal" Steele). During the match, it is announced that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will guest on The Howard Stern Show tomorrow morning.

"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn is seen making out with Ryan Shamrock backstage.

WrestleMania 15 is five weeks away!

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. The Godfather ends in a no-contest. During the match, Ryan Shamrock shows up with "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn, and Ken Shamrock attacks Billy Gunn before taking Ryan to the back.

Before the next match, Shane McMahon promises to defend the WWF European Championship against any and all comers any time and anywhere, and demands that his first opponent be brought out. His first opponent is none other than Gillberg.

Shane McMahon retains the WWF European Championship against Gillberg by using the European title as a weapon following a Spear by Gillberg as Chyna distracts the referee. After the match, Gillberg goes for another Spear only to run into Chyna with no effect and fall victim to the Pedigree. Afterwards, X-Pac shows up and says he could have sworn that Shane said against any competitors, anytime and anywhere. He entertains kicking his ass right here and now, but proposes they have a match at WrestleMania 15 so the whole world can watch him destroy Shane. Chyna tells X-Pac he does not get to the champ that easily, and if he wants to go through Shane, he'll have to get through her on Raw. X-Pac says he swore he would never hit a woman, but he is man enough and so is Chyna, and he accepts her challenge.

Backstage, Owen Hart, Jeff Jarrett and Debra are seen having a private conversation, much to the chagrin of Owen Hart.

Al Snow beats D'Lo Brown with head after Debra shows up and distracts referee Teddy Long, allowing Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett to attack D'Lo from behind at ringside. After the match, Owen and Jarrett continue to attack D'Lo Brown.

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Mankind shows up. He says he feels just a little bit naked coming out without the WWF Championship, and if he is not sure if this is a very good thing. As he laid in his hotel room, he began to think that WrestleMania was his best shot at giving the fans a match they would never forget, and he feels that it has been taken away from him, and at this time next year, he is not sure if he will be around to wrestle. He has begun plans for after he is done wrestling in the WWF, but has nothing on his resume other than get hit in the head with steel chairs for the last fifteen years. Some of his ideas including becoming a mailman (though he feels he does not look good in shorts), a jet pilot (though he does not like the taste of hard liquor) or even going to World Championship Wrestling (although he's not old enough to head there quite yet). However, he knows what to do and where to do it, and says that the main event of WrestleMania 15 is crying for two referees, as he is universally respected and can count to three in four different languages. He then shows the petition that has been in his hand all along and asks for WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels to give him the job and the Chatanooga, Tennessee crowd to give him 10,000 signatures so that the fans can send Mankind to WrestleMania.

Viscera vs. The Big Boss Man ends in a no-contest. During the match, The Big Boss Man summons Kane, Test and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock to attack Viscera along with him, then the lights go out and fire envelopes the ring while The Ministry of Darkness is at ringside. The Undertaker tells The Corporation (Boss Man, Kane, Test, Shamrock) to deliver a message to Vince McMahon: he may burn in Hell, but if he does, Vince McMahon will go with him.

Feel The Heat - Sunday Night Heat recap for February 7, 1999

The Corporation (WWF owner Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, Chyna) show up to start tonight's show. Vince says that next week at St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Chyna will step into the ring. He hopes that this does not upset Chyna, as he is a fair and equitable human being and that it would be unfair for Chyna to face "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley one-on-one as she would utterly humiliate him like he has never been humiliated before. Vince than announces that in the interests of fairness, Triple H will have a tag team partner in X-Pac. Chyna will also get a tag team partner in the form of Kane. Vince then announces that there will be several massacres next week, and calls Mankind nothing more than a thief for stealing $100,000 from Shane's trust fund and blackmailed The Rock into a match for the WWF Championship, which The Rock would still have if not for Mr. Socko and a forklift. Nevertheless, Vince is confident that The Rock will regain the WWF Championship next week while Mankind will never wrestle again due to being massacred and butchered so badly by The Rock that he may never walk again. Vince then focuses on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, saying Austin displayed "stone cold fear" when he walked away from him, and while Austin is not afraid of him, he is afraid of defeat and history repeating itself since it eats him alive how he beat him to win the Royal Rumble Match. He tells Austin to put up his #1 contender's spot at WrestleMania, as he has a plan and he is going to defeat him one week from tonight, massacring his career. In order to make sure Austin is ready for his match, he puts Austin in a warm-up non-title match against Mankind on Saturday, then wishes Austin and Mankind a happy Valentine's Day.

Droz shows up with a stick in his hand before the next match, and Giant Silva chases him up the ramp and into the backstage area.

Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Scott "Too Hot" Taylor) beat The Oddities (Kurrgan and Golga). During the match, Droz attacks Giant Silva from behind with a steel chair. Later on, The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) attack Golga with a DDT behind the referee's back as he deals with Taylor and Kurrgan.

We see footage from earlier today where Michael Cole interviews Al Snow. When asked what he will do to prove he is hardcore, Snow smacks himself in the head with weapons before running into a guardrail, trashing a concessions stand, spraying himself with a fire extinguisher and putting himself through a table. He then says that even i fhe does not win, he will hurt "Road Dogg" Jesse James for turning for turning on him.

We see Val Venis and Ryan Shamrock making out backstage.

WrestleMania 15 is eight weeks away!

The Godfather beats "The World's Most Dangerous Man Ken Shamrock by count-out. During the match, Val Venis shows up on the TitanTron and says he understands Shamrock's need to stay in control while he is in the zone, because right now, he is in the zone and he is about to lose control. Tyan Shamrock then shows up and makes out with Venis. Shamorck loses it and runs to the back, allowing The Godfather to win by count-out.

Backstage, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock finds and assaults Val Venis before grabbing Ryan Shamorck after she tells Ken she loves him.

Sable shows up to guest on commentary for the next match as it is announced that Val Venis is currently receiving medical attention.

Luna Vachon beats Jacqueline to become the #1 contender for the WWF Women's Championship. During the match, D'Lo Brown shows up and distracts Jacqueline, which allows Luna to hit a DDT and win the match.

Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett beat the team of D'Lo Brown and "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry and D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and X-Pac) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match. D'Lo and Mark Henry are eliminated by X-Pac after a tag team title shot to the head of D'Lo by Jarrett; . After the first elimination, Chyna shows up to watch the match from ringside. She later hits Triple H with a low blow behind the referee 's back as X-Pac and Jarrett brawl at ringside, allowing Owen and Jarrett to win the match.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 23, 1998

RAW

WWF owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon come to the ring with Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter. Vince says he has nothing to do with The Undertaker attacking "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with a shovel last week, saying he does not lie and that when he guarantees something, the fans can take it to the back. In a moment, Vince will name a new WWF Commissioner, as what he and his family do is done for the fans. He admits they disagree sometimes, but everything they do, they do it for the fans. Vince tells the fans that Sgt. Slaughter has decided to graciously step aside to allow the World Wrestling Federation to advance, so it can have an independent, free-thinker at the helm who does not answer to him. This Commissioner will have full rights and privileges to treat every WWF Superstar with equality and dignity, with the only exception to the rule being "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, as Austin is his, and he will make all decisions as it pertains to him. He then introduces the new WWF Commissioner: "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Shawn shows up in a street clothes and a cowboy hat, and says "It looks like there's a new sheriff in town!" Shawn thanks Vince for the opportunity, and is thrilled to be back in the ring in one form or another. As a token of his appreciation and as the new Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, he can be the one guaranteeing things around her and that things will never, ever be the same again. In an effort to add a little bit more "sizzle to tonight's steak," he then asks to book his first match, right here, right now. Tonight, the WWF Championship is one the line as The Rock will defend the title against X-Pac. He then asks for the DX music to be played, and Vince and companies realize they may have made a mistake.

Kevin Kelly interviews The Oddities (Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Luna Vachon, Golga, Kurrgan, Giant Silva), who have a rematch against The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) tonight. Violent J tells The Oddities he is ready, but Shaggy 2 Dope is not ready, and they are not ready as a team, telling The Oddities they are right and that they are not ready physically or mentally. He asks The Oddities to have his back in the match tonight. Luna says The Oddities can handle it, but they feel disappointed.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Oddities (Kurrgan and Golga). Before the match, it is announced that the newest issue of Raw Magazine is available tomorrow. During the match, Violent J gets on the apron, and Golga inadvertently knocks him off. This distracts Golga, and Mosh chokes Golga out with a shirt before Thrasher gets the schoolboy pin. After the match, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope stomp on Golga along with Thrasher and Mosh, and Shaggy 2 Dope sprays spray paint into Giant Silva's eyes. The four of them attack everyone else in the ring save for the referee, cutting Luna Vachon's hair after spray painting her in the eyes and tieing Giant Silva up in the ropes. Mosh says this is the new Headbanger attitude and that there is not right way or wrong way, only The Headbanger way, and that it's their turn to kick a little bit of ass.

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats The Blue Blazer. During the match, it is made evident from a close-up of The Blue Blazer that Owen Hart is not behind the mask. After the match, Blackman tries to unmask The Blue Blazer, but Owen Hart rushes in from behind and hits Blackman in his injured leg with a chop block before leaving with The Blue Blazer.

We see footage from yesterday in San Jose, California, where "Stone Cold" Steve Austin collapses after a match, having suffered nausea and dizziness, among other symptoms, from being hit in the head with a shovel by The Undertaker last week on Raw.

WWF owner Vince McMahon and WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels are seen having a word backstage.

The Brood (Gangrel and Edge) beat The Nation (D'Lo Brown and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry). During the match, Chyna shows up, distracting Mark Henry and allowing Gangrel to win with a schoolboy pin. After the match, Chyna simply says "All right, Mark...I'll do it." Mark is excited, as the dinner date is on.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen talking to the doctors at the hospital, who give him some medication to allow him to get some sleep. He is also told to take a couple of weeks off. He tells Jim Ross that he feels like he's been hit in the head with a shovel, and that The Undertaker and Paul Bearer will have hell to pay when he comes back. His blood pressure goes up upon the mere thought of getting revenge.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is seen talking with D-Generation X ("Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn, X-Pac) backstage.

Goldust vs. "Marvelous Marc Mero" ends in a no-contest. Before the match, it is announced that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will face The Undertaker in a Buried Alive Match at next month's pay-per-view, Rock Bottom, and if Austin wins, he qualifies for the Royal Rumble Match in January. During the match, Terri Runnels shows up, and Jacqueline shows up soon after. Terri gets up on the apron to distract the referee as Goldust readies Mero for Shattered Dreams, then Jacqueline hits Goldust with a low blow before Terri kicks Mero in the crotch.

Back at the hospital, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin signs an autograph, then has his blood pressure checked before he gets some sleep. A hearse is then seen pulling up in front of the hospital.

WAR ZONE

Mankind retains the WWF Hardcore Championship against The Big Boss Man and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock. WWF owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon show up and watch from the stage during the match. Near the end, The J.O.B. Squad (Al Snow, 2 Cold Scorpio, Bob Holly) show up, and Al Snow hits Shamrock with Head as Shamrock has Mankind in the ankle lock to allow Mankind to retain.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer are seen assaulting "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the hospital in San Jose, California and putting him under with a handkerchief covered in ether. The Undertaker tells Austin "This is where you get off" and "This is your last ride."

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer place "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in their hearse and drive off.

Dwayne Gill beats Christian to become the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion! During the match, The J.O.B. Squad (Al Snow, 2 Cold Scorpio, Bob Holly) attack Edge and Gangrel, and 2 Cold Scorpio hits Christian with a splash before placing Gill on top of him. Michael Cole - who calls this "the greatest upset in WWF history" - interviews Gill, who says that aside from the birth of the son, this is the greatest moment of his life. He is then helped to the back by The J.O.B. Squad.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer take a sedated "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a mound of dirt in the middle of nowhere. Nearby is an open grave, which Bearer asks The Undertaker to make a little bit deeper. Bearer tells Austin he has crossed the line, and Austin comes to and grabs Bearer. The Undertaker puts Austin in a headlock while Bearer puts Austin back under with a handkerchief doused in ether. The Undertaker then says burying Austin alive is too good for him, and tells Bearer he will embalm him alive and that Austin will know what pain is.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer are seen driving away with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Before the next match, The Godfather gives Tiger Ali Singh the choice between fighting him - to which he says he will kick Singh's ass - or any of his three hoes for the entire night. Suddenly, Steven Regal shows up and tells Singh he got screwed royally last week, because he trusted The Godfather and that Singh "can afford better slappers than this." Regal and Singh then double-team The Godfather, and Val Venis gets in the ring to beat up Singh. Referees and officials have to restore order. After the match, The Godfather gives the hos to Val Venis.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and The Rock are sen having a disagreement backstage, and WWF owners Shane McMahon and Vince McMahon have to keep The Rock away from Shawn.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels is seen talking to referee Earl Hebner in the locker room.

The J.O.B. Squad (Bob Holly and 2 Cold Scorpio) beat The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn). During the match, it is revealed that Dwayne Gill has joined The J.O.B. Squad. Near the end, Mankind shows up with a leafblower and hits Billy Gunn in the head with it. After the match, The Big Boss Man and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock show up and attack everyone in the ring. Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco and Sgt. Slaughter show up and try to recruit The New Age Outlaws.

The Undertaker and Paul Bearer take "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a funeral home.

In the funeral home, The Undertaker takes "Stone Cold" Steve Austin into the embalming room and places him on the slab. As Paul Bearer gets prepared for the enbalming, The Undertaker tells Austin that he cannot tempt the fate and tempt "the Ministry," and that this it did not have to be this way and that this is his fault. He tells Austin this is what he gets when he crosses the line into a realm of darkness from which there is no escape, and that this is the final road for him. Bearer then cuts Austin's shirt in half.

In the funeral home, The Undertaker tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin that he hopes he can hear him, for what he will experience is going to be the worst imaginable pain and horror that he could ever endure, as when one understands death, they become ageless, deathless and immortal. The Undertaker then chants some foreign words, then points a dagger at the throat of Austin. Suddenly, Kane shows up and attacks The Undertaker. Bearer tries to finish the job with some scissors, but Austin comes to, resists and escapes. The camera then suddenly cuts off, and the transmission ends.

WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up before the next match and ejects The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn), "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and The Big Boss Man from ringside, sending them back to the back and ensuring that the next match is strictly one-on-one. He then watches the match from ringside.

The Rock retains the WWF Championship against X-Pac. During the match, WWF owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon show up and watch the match from the stage. Near the end, The Rock introduces a steel chair into the match. WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels heads into the ring, takes it away from him, and then hits X-Pac in the head with the chair before The Rock hits The Corporate Elbow to retain. After the match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) rush into the ring. The Rock escapes, but The Big Boss Man and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock rush in and attack The Outlaws and X-Pac. Vince, Shane, The Rock and Shawn are seen mockingly giving The Outlaws and X-Pac the D-Generation X crotch chop from the ramp to end the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 16, 1998

RAW

WWF owner Vince McMahon shows up with Shane McMahon, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter and The Big Boss Man. Vince and Shane are introduced as co-owners of the WWF. Vince brags that he and Shane proved that the person who said you can't fool all the people all of the day was a damn fool, and that a damn fool insists on doing things the hard way, is someone who embraces middle-class ethics and values, and someone who doesn't pucker up and kiss the boss' ass. Vince tells the crowd they kiss the boss' ass, but they don't kiss it enough. Vince then introduces someone who he believes is no damn fool and has always been his champion: The Rock. The Rock says his phone has been ringing off the hook all day long, and tells the crowd he never sold out; instead, he got ahead. Some people can call him "a kiss-ass,"as they are all unintelligent pieces of trailer park trash. The Rock tells the crowd they work their asses off day in, day out for minimum wage, while he had to do what he had to do to stand in the middle of the corporate ring and become WWF Champion. He tells the crowd they are no different from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and they can all have their morality, honesty, blood, sweat and tears, but with all that hard work, 50 cents could not buy them a coffee. He then addresses the "Die, Rocky, Die" and "Rocky Sucks" chants, saying he never forgot those chants and that the fans will never forget it as well, as he plans on raising "The Corporate Eyebrow," planting people with the Rock Bottom, and laying the smackdown on everyone's candy-ass with The Corporate Elbow. The Rock says he would be The People's Ass than ever kiss Vince's ass, but now he would kiss Vince's ass before he would kiss the people's ass. Vince then asks what it is like to kiss his ass. Shane says he likes it. The Rock agrees that Vince smells what The Rock is cooking. Vince then shows us video footage of how exactly he and everyone else fooled the fans on the TitanTron, but instead he gets live camera footage of Austin entering the arena. Vince is enraged, and demands Austin be removed from the TitanTron. He then says he is glad Austin is here, so he can see the footage of how they did it along with everyone else. We look at the footage of Shane telling Vince he hired Austin back from three weeks ago, then the steel cage match from two weeks ago when Shane confronted The Big Boss Man and gained Austin's trust. We then see footage of Shane confronted by The Big Boss Man last week, as well as medical staff tending to The Rock and Mankind getting a makeover (to which Vince replies by saying "you can't polish caca," followed by The Rock beating "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry to keep his job and get back in the Deadly Games Tournament, where Shane admits he sucked the people in before Vince got the then-People's Elbow. The Rock then brags about winning the Deadly Games Tournament, then Shane asks the production crew to replay the footage where "Stone Cold" Steve Austin got screwed. After this footage is re-shown, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, and asks the crowd to give him a "hell yeah" if they believe The Rock is "a sorry sell-out son-of-a-bitch." Vince then reminds Austin that there is a clause in his new contract that unless Austin is provoked, he cannot lay a hand on him. Austin says he's got something bigger and more important than Vince, and asks the production crew to roll some footage from two weeks ago, where Shane McMahon told the crowd that Austin will get a shot at the WWF Championship. Vince says he overruled that on the same night, and that Austin got his shot at Survivor Series. Austin pulls out a legally binding contract which overrules the overruling, meaning that he has a shot at the WWF Championship tonight after all. Vince says the document is worthless, but Austin says 3rd District Court Judge Horn has ruled otherwise. We then get footage of Judge Mills Lane, who rules that the document is indeed legally binding despite written on formal pleading paper. He has reviewed everything, and finds that the document was signed November 2nd by Shane McMahon, who was part of the corporation and had a right to bind the corporation, declaring that Austin has a WWF Championship and there is nothing Vince can do about it.

D-Generation X ("Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn, X-Pac) beats The Oddities (Kurrgan, Golga, Giant Silva) after Shaggy 2 Dope accidentally takes down Golga behind the referee's back. The Insane Clown Posse (Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope) gets chewed out by The Oddities (Kurrgan, Golga, Giant Silva, Luna Vachon) on their way to the back. The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) rush in and attack Road Dogg afterwards.

We see footage from moments ago, where an angry Mankind curses WWF owner Vince McMahon backstage in the darker recesses of the arena, where Mankind says he would not want to be in Vince's shoes as he is coming home.

WWF owner Vince McMahon talks with Shane McMahon, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter and The Big Boss Man backstage. He is already worried about the WWF Championship match, and does not want to be worried about Mankind, of whom he calls "an imbecile, but can also be a lunatic." Vince asks Boss Man to stick with him, and asks someone else to take care of Mankind. Pat is picked as he has known him the longest, and Vince tells him to remember that "he's gullible."

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up. Shamrock makes it clear that he is not too happy about Survivor Series as he was screwed out of the WWF Championship. He would rather be fighting than talking, but this is the only way to get his point across. He says The Big Boss Man screwed him twice, and that he will not do it again as tonight, he challenges him to step in the ring with him, face-to-face and man-to-man. He also puts the Intercontinental Championship on the line to ensure he shows up, and tells Boss Man he awaits his answer.

Before the next match, Val Venis says they are in the Bluegrass State and the home of the Kentucky Derby. If the ladies want to cross the finish line in 1st place with "The Big Valbowski," all they have to do is hop aboard this stallion bareback.

Val Venis beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. During the match, Chyna returns and distracts Mark Henry, who is made happy by her appearance. This allows Val Veni to roll up Mark Henry with a schoolboy pin to win the match. After the match, Henry says that his and Chyna's lawyers have had a lot of problems, but all he wants is for them to go out on a night out for dinner - with no sex involved - and recites a poem to show how much he wants her. Chyna just walks away.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen making coffee backstage.

Pat Patterson tells WWF owner Vince McMahon he cannot Mankind as cannot find the boiler room. Vince tells Pat Patterson he can't even find his ass. Gerald Brisco tells Vince he knows where the boiler room, and heads out to find Mankind.

Goldust and "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beat Jeff Jarrett and The Blue Blazer. Blackman tries to take off The Blue Blazer's mask, but Jarrett attacks him from behind and Owen Hart joins in almost immediately, revealing that The Blue Blazer was not Owen during this match. Owen, Jarrett and the Blazer all attack Blackman briefly before retreating.

WWF owner Vince McMahon is talking to The Rock when Gerald Brisco shows up, saying he has heard weird noises in the boiler room. WWF Commisioner Sgt. Slaughter calls Brisco a wuss, and offers to head into the boiler room.

WWF owner Vince McMahon chews out WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, who says Mankind is out of his mind and that it will take multiple men to get him. Vince tells Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and Slaughter to take care of Mankind.

WAR ZONE

Before the next match, The Godfather announces that Lexington, Kentucky has some of the best hos ever born, and gives Steven Regal the option of a night with his three hos or fighting him, knowing he can kick his ass. He also gives him a third choice "for the working man:" all three women for free. Regal says he would like nothing more to kick The Godfather's head in, but the last time he checked, he was Steven Regal and not Elton John. He picks the hos. The Godfather admits he did not think Regal would pick the hos, and then quotes Archie Bunker from All In The Family: "England ain't nothin' but a place full of fags." The Godfather and Steven Regal then brawl outside of the ring, and referees have to restore order.

Kane is seen backstage, attacking technicians in the loading bay.

WWF owner Vince McMahon asks The Big Boss Man to take care of "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. The Big Boss Man ends in a double disqualification. During the match, both men attack referee Mike Chioda after he tells both men to stay off the throat in the corner, and Chioda calls for the bell. Referees and officials have to pull both men apart as they continue to fight each other. Shane McMahon and WWF owner Vince McMahon show up, and asks what Shamrock and Big Boss Man are doing. Vince says he knows Shamrock is dangerous and that he can use a man like him, as they are both a lot alike - coming from broken home, having to earn everything they ever got, and know the people don't care about them. Vince says he cares, and says he can give him the one thing both of them never had growing up: family. He says that family sticks together, and that every corporation needs a dangerous man. He asks Shamrock to "come on home." Shamrock shakes hands with Vince, then shakes hands with The Big Boss Man.

Three men try to get an autograph from Kane. Kane is about to choke slam one of them when the police show up.

The Brood (Gangrel and Edge) beat L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Droz) by count-out, but the match ends in a very chaotic fashion. Road Warrior Hawk shows up and climbs up to the top of the TitanTron.

After the commercial break, Road Warrior Animal asks Road Warrior Hawk to come down peacefully after Hawk has threatened to jump off the TitanTron. Referees, officials and even Paul Ellering - their former manager - is there to talk him down. He admits he does not know how Hawk feels, but he and his family care about his life. He reminds him of a story he told them about his mother, but Hawk does not want to listen to anybody. Droz climbs up the TitanTron as he says that next year can be better than this year, and Hawk says Droz is the last person he wants to talk to. Animal asks Hawk not to move, and Hawk does not want Droz to touch him. Droz inadvertantly pushes Hawk off the edge, and Hawk falls. Everyone on stage rushes to the back.

Road Warrior Hawk is taken out of the building in an ambulance.

Michael Cole interviews Sable. Sable says the last three years were a wild ride, but last night was the greatest accomplishment of her career. She dedicates the WWF Women's Championship to all the fans who have made her who she is. Suddenly, Shane McMahon shows up and questions her decision to dedicate the championship to the fans and her statement that the fans made her, and says WWF owner Vince McMahon was the one who made Sable, as he has put an incredible investment in her for the last three years and made her a star. Sable says she is where she is because she worked damn hard for it, and that nobody gave her anything. Shane says that is what women just like her always do, and leaves. Sable tells Shane that the only thing he knows about real women are the ones he can buy, and tells him "this one ain't for sale." After this, it is announced that Road Warrior Hawk has been taken to a local hospital, and that Hawk is still breathing.

Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter are seen wearing University of Kentucky football player gear as they look for Mankind in the boiler room. They find him, all right: Mankind assaults them all with a trash can lid and attacks them all with objects found all around the boiler room despite their protective gear.

Before the next match, WWF owners Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon arrive with "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and The Big Boss Man. Vince says he is not happy about this WWF Championship match, and resents "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the fact that he would associate himself with "legal eagles" would bring a contract into this ring. As far as he is concerned, last night was the last time Austin would ever come close to becoming WWF Champion, and that he had his shot and blew it. McMahon tells Austin he had better be right, as this will be his absolute last shot. He then introduces The Rock to the ring.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats The Rock by disqualification, but The Rock retains the WWF Championship. During the match, Mankind runs in and brawls with The Big Boss Man outside of the ring, and Mankind is held back as he tries to get his hands on WWF owner Vince McMahon. "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock gets some shots on Mankind as The Big Boss Man holds him up for Shamrock. Austin hits the Stone Cold Stunner and has the match won when Shamrock pulls the referee out of the ring. The Undertaker and Paul Bearer show up, and The Undertaker is holding a shovel in his hands. He smacks Austin with the shovel, and the match is over. The Undertaker is about to strike Austin with the shovel again when Paul Bearer stops him. Vince McMahon and The Rock are then seen heading to the back.

After the show goes off the air, Shane McMahon is showing off in the ring, flipping the middle finger with both hands when he turns around and gets hit with a Stone Cold Stunner by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The Big Boss Man and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock get in the ring, but they both fall victim to a Stunner, too. Stone Cold then celebrates with a beer, and hands one to Earl Hebner, and they both stand in the corner and drink a cold one. Austin then heads to a stage, drinks another beer, and then pours it on himself before heading to the back.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 2, 1998

RAW

Shane McMahon starts tonight's show. It is noticed that there is a steel cage high above the ring, and it is announced that WWF owner Vince McMahon is not in the building. In the absence of his father Vince and as acting WWF chairman, he announces that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will get his shot at the WWF Championship the night after Survivor Series on Raw against whoever is champion. He then brings out "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. As Austin shows up, Vince McMahon makes it to the arena, and Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, The Big Boss Man and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter help Vince to the stage and stick it to everyone who though he would not make it to the arena tonight. Vince says any talk that he is retiring is wishful thinking, and after everyone makes it clear that they would like it if he stepped down, quit or died, Vince says he will only step down from his position in the World Wrestling Federation on the day he dies, and when he dies, he doesn't want anybody at his funeral as he wants to go straight to Hell, since he's been there as of late, anyway. Vince says he has been in a living hell thanks to his son Shane as well as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. He relieves Shane of his corporate responsibilities, and he is no longer an officer of the World Wrestling Federation. If Shane wants gainful employment again, he will have to do it as a referee. If he cannot do that correctly, he will bust him down to the ring crew where he began. He says Shane scarred him emotionally last week, and hurt him the most when he said he was a lot like him after all. Vince then tells Shane he is nothing like him, but that he is a lot like his mother. As for Austin, he cannot do a thing about his new contract, but he can tell him that he will get his title shot at Survivor Series, not the night afterwards, and if he makes it to the match, he will have wrestled four times that night. Vince then reveals that Austin will be facing The Big Boss Man in his first match in the Deadly Games Tournament. Before he leaves, Vince says he's been hearing the "asshole" chant a lot, and tells the fans they're all assholes.

During the commercial break, WWF owner Vince McMahon chews out Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler, telling them to "get your stuff straight" and tells them that someone will be paying hard time in the steel cage above the ring tonight.

D-Generation X (X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) vs. The Brood (Gangrel, Edge, Christian) ends when Kane shows up and attacks everyone else in the match with a choke slam while Gangrel and Road Dogg fight in the crowd. Before the match, it is announced that X-Pac will be in the Deadly Games Tournament and that the tournament brackets will be released later tonight.

During the break, Michael Cole interviews WWF owner Vince McMahon, who confronts him over asking him how he felt when his son emotionally wrecked him last night. The Big Boss Man grabs Cole by his throat, asks Cole how he feels, and tells him that was how he felt last week.

When Road Warrior Hawk comes to the ring before the next match, he is unable to walk in a straight line down the ramp and is assumed to be drunk. When Darren Drozdov (at this point, known as just "Droz") attacks Hawk before the bell can ring, it is apparent that cannot fight back, and their match ends in a no contest when Road Warrior Animal shows up with several referees. Animal tells Droz to head to the back, then chews Hawk out, saying 14 years just went down the tube.

We see some footage from moments ago where The Big Boss Man and WWF owner Vince McMahon chew Jim Cornette out, telling him to shut up about 1980s wrestling and to return to his commentary.

Michael Cole interviews Mankind and Al Snow. Snow says they get along just fine, but it is just that Mankind talks to a sock. Mankind says that he and Snow will take down The Oddities (Luna Vachon, Golga, Kurrgan, Giant Silva) tonight.

Dusty Hill of ZZ Top is seen in the crowd before the next match.

The Oddities (Kurrgan and Golga) beat Al Snow and Mankind. During the match, it is announced that WWF owner Vince McMahon has just had an altercation with ring announcer Howard Finkel. Near the end of the match, Mankind cannot find Socko and heads to the back to find him, much to the annoyance of Al Snow, who gets Sidewalk Slammed by Kurgan and nearly leg dropped by Golga. Despite Snow's best efforts, he is defeated.

We see footage from moments ago of WWF owner Vince McMahon confronting basketball star Shaquille O'Neal for not having a backstage pass.

Backstage, Mankind looks for Mr. Socko.

Before the next match, Steven Regal - who is in the Deadly Games Tournament at Survivor Series - says he is in the WWF to see if there are any "real men's men" like himself in the back. He does not think there is, and asks that if anyone thinks they are, to come out from the back and face him in the ring. He gets Goldust, who is announced to also be in the Deadly Games Tournament. It is then announced that the brackets for the Deadly Games Tournament will be revealed after the next match.

Steven Regal vs. Goldust ends when Kane shows up and choke slams both men. During the match, Terri Runnels shows up in a dress similar to when she went by the name Marlena, as well as the high heels and cigar to match. Terri Runnels gets in the ring to try to help Goldust, and referees and officials have to convince Kane to put her down. Unfortunately, Tony Garea gets choke slammed, and everyone else scatters.

We see the tournament brackets for the Deadly Games Tournament at Survivor Series. The Undertaker and Kane both get a bye in the first round, and face each other in the semi-finals. The other first round matches are as follows: The Rock vs. "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Goldust vs. "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, Mankind vs. a mystery opponent, Jeff Jarrett vs. Al Snow, X-Pac vs. Steven Regal, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Big Boss Man.

Mankind is seen talking with WWF owner Vince McMahon while The Big Boss Man watches. Vince asks Mankind not to interfere in the next match between "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and The Rock. Mankind promises. In return, he is given a new championship that has never been seen before: the WWF Hardcore Championship, which is a broken WWF Championship belt with some paint on it. Vince says he lost a son tonight, but says he may have gained another one. Mankind replies by saying "Gee, thanks...Dad."

WAR ZONE

Before the next match, we see footage from moments ago where WWF owner Vince McMahon is seen with "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock. Vince tells the cameraman to get out. After The Rock shows up, Vince McMahon shows up with The Big Boss Man, Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, and says that since he has a problem with the people, he has a problem with the People's Champion. If The Rock does not win the WWF Intercontinental Championship, he will not be going to the Deadly Games Tournament at Survivor Series, much less be the #1 contender for the WWF Championship.

The Rock beats "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock by disqualification. During the match, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock sends The Rock into referee Tim White, knocking White down. Shamrock grabs a steel chair from outside of the ring, but when he swings it at The Rock, it bounces off the top rope and hits him in the face. The Rock is able to hit The People's Elbow, but the referee is down. Shamrock tries to revive the referee, but Shamrock hits The Rock in the back with the steel chair, and the referee sees this happen. Shamrock retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Since The Rock did not win the Intercontinental Championship, he is out of Survivor Series. Vince calls The Rock "The People's Chump" before he and his stooges walk away.

The Rock is seen trashing the locker room, asking where WWF owner Vince McMahon is at.

Before the next match, Val Venis says that "The Big Valbowski" is a lot like Hakeem Olajuwon. Whether he's shooting on the hoop from the outside, or making that drive to the hole in the inside, "The Big Valbowski" scores every single time.

Val Venis beats Jeff Jarrett by disqualification after Venis is crotched on the top rope by The Blue Blazer. Jarrett nods approvingly at The Blue Blazer before the Blazer leaves.

A police car is seen backstage at the arena. Two police officers show up.

StoneCold.com is advertised.

WWF owner Vince McMahon is seen talking to three police officers. He says The Rock has threatened his life and has torn up furniture, and asks them to arrest The Rock.

Before the next match, The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) show up dressed like The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn), complete with imitation tag team titles. They then soundly mock the Outlaws.

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) vs. The Nation (D'Lo Brown and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry when Kane shows up yet again and decimates everyone in the match. During the match, it is announced that StoneCold.com will be launched tomorrow night with a live netcast at 7 PM Eastern, 4 PM Pacific. It is also announced that Chyna is taking a leave of absence from the WWF until her legal issues with Mark Henry have been taken care of.

Police are seen backstage arresting The Rock and placing him in the back of a squad car while WWF owner Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter and The Big Boss Man watch.

Owen Hart shows up. He says he is here tonight on the request of Dan "The Beast" Severn. Even though he apologized to Severn a long time ago, he cannot apologize enough. He says was an accident, that he never did it, and he did the honorable thing and retired. He is no longer on the WWF roster, and he came here from his home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to hear what Severn has to say. Severn shows up, wearing a neck brace, and tells Owen he is not here for an apology as it would not mean anything. Severn says Owen says he is sorry for hurting him and that he has retired, but he is not kidding anybody by running around dressed as The Blue Blazer. He came here to look into the eyes of the man who stole his livelihood, and came here to tell him that he is nothing but scum. Owen pushes Severn to the mat, then clotheslines him. "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman rushes into the ring and chases Owen out.

Dan "The Beast" Severn is rushed into an ambulance on a stretcher. He then turns around and hits Owen Hart with a jumping front kick. Suddenly, The Blue Blazer shows up and attacks Blackman while Owen kicks Blackman in the groin. Referees and officials have to restore order, and Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler are shocked that Owen Hart and The Blue Blazer have been seen in the same place at the same time. (Strangely, the person dressed as the Blue Blazer has darker skin than Owen Hart.)

The steel cage is finally lowered towards the ring.

WWF owner Vince McMahon is wheeled out by Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson, WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter and The Big Boss Man. If he had his way, he would take tonight's crowd and put them in the cage and every single one of them would pay hard time. Vince and company slowly make their way to the ring, and asks that he be left next to the announcers. After that, Vince commands The Big Boss Man to take his cohorts and make sure the steel cage is secure inside and out, and that the cage door locks. Vince says that a lot of individuals in the WWF deserve to pay hard time, and all he asked for was a cup of coffee. The Big Boss Man then attacks Brisco, Patterson and Slaughter at Vince McMahon's command, and tells his stooges that this is what happens when anyone crosses him. He tells them that they will stand by him and that they will not run, not from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and not from anybody. Pat Patterson cries to Vince to stop the attack, and Vince says he will stop when Patterson, Brisco and Slaughter pledge allegiance to Vince. Vince then commands The Big Boss Man to rip their clothes off, but "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up and climbs up the cage and gets inside just to get a piece of The Big Boss Man. Pat Patterson then hits Austin in the leg with a nightstick, but Austin immediately focuses on Patterson. The Big Boss Man attacks Austin from behind, then assaults him with the nightstick. Suddenly, Shane McMahon gets in the cage and tries to call a halt to the carnage. Vince then commands The Big Boss Man to spare Shane, but Shane responds by flipping his father Vince off. The Undertaker's music then hits, and The Undertaker appears with Paul Bearer, and gets in the cage to fight Austin. Austin and The Undertaker brawl, then Kane shows up and sets the steel cage on fire before attacking Austin and The Undertaker to end the show.

After the show goes off the air, the three-way brawl between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Kane and The Undertaker continues. Austin hits Kane with a Stone Cold Stunner before getting out of the cage and attacking The Big Boss Man with a nightstick. Austin then focuses on WWF owner Vince McMahon, and The Undertaker and Kane then head to the back before Austin topples Vince's wheelchair backwards, picking Vince up, kicking him a few times in the injured leg, sending him into the ring and offering to shake his hand. Vince shakes his hand, then Austin flips him off and hits him with a Stone Cold Stunner. As Austin celebrates, The Big Boss Man then tries to get Vince out of the ring, but Austin drags him back in and hits him with another Stone Cold Stunner. Austin then whacks Boss Man in the head with the steel cage door and celebrates at ringside again. The Big Boss Man then checks on Vince alongside a referee as Austin heads to the back and tosses his shirt to a fan. The Big Boss Man and the referee then slowly help Vince to his feet, but Austin comes back, steals Vince's wheelchair and wheels it over to the stage. Vince somehow manages to climb up to the top of the cage and demand his wheelchair be returned, but Austin breaks it by tumbling it around before tossing it off the stage. Vince then has to limp back to the back, assisted by The Big Boss Man.

Feel The Heat - Sunday Night Heat recap for November 1, 1998

It is announced that tomorrow night on Raw, WWF owner Vince McMahon will make an announcement concerning his future in the WWF, which will have a profound impact on the wrestling industry. As a result, tonight's episode is dedicated to Vince McMahon. Short clips of Vince McMahon are played during breaks throughout the show.

The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat L.O.D. 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Darren "Puke" Drozdov) soon after Road Warrior Hawk and Drozdov argue outside of the ring, which causes Animal to go it alone without any success. After the match, Animal argues with both Droz and Hawk, then walks out. Droz follows him shortly afterward. Hawk grabs the microphone and gives Droz 24 hours to rest before he kicks "the stinkin' puke" out of Drozdov tomorrow night on Raw.

Backstage, Shane McMahon congratulates The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) on a well-earned victory.

We see a vignette of Steven Regal - a real man's man - building the foundation for a house. After this, Steven Regal finally shows up in a WWF ring, and says he will give the opportunity to any WWF Superstar who thinks he is a real man's man the chance to knock the hard hat off his head. If they can, they are a good man. That challenge is answered by Bradshaw.

Steven Regal beats Bradshaw. Afterwards, The Jackal shows up and meets with Bradshaw, and talks with him on the way to the back.

Shane McMahon is seen with X-Pac and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) backstage.

The Brood (Gangrel, Edge, Christian) beat The Oddities (Golga, Kurrgan, Giant Silva). During the match, Kane is supposedly seen in the rafters by Michael Cole. During the match, Edge tries to run off with Golga's Cartman doll, causing the rest of the Oddities to go after Edge and allowing Gangrel and Christian to hit a double team attack on Golga as the referee is distracted.

Shane McMahon is seen with some backstage workers.

Kevin Kelly interviews "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman in the locker room. Blackman tells Owen Hart that he isn't falling for his Blue Blazer get-up, as he can recognize the stench he leaves in the ring. He tells D'Lo Brown to lace up his chest protector tightly, as he will find out what it is like to be hit by a lethal weapon when he puts his foot right through it.

Dan "The Beast" Severn, still in a neck brace, is seen live via satellite from his home in Coldwater, Michigan.

"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry is seen carrying a sign saying "I Miss You Chyna" at ringside before the next match.

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats D'Lo Brown. During the match, The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) show up and distract "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, pushing him and arguing with him. As the referee is distracted, Thrasher pushes D'Lo Brown off the top rope, allowing Blackman to stack D'Lo up to get the win. After the match, D'Lo and Mark Henry brawl with The Headbangers at ringside, and referees and officials have to run out to pull them apart.

Michael Cole and Jim Cornette try to interview Dan "The Beast" Severn live via satellite from his home in Coldwater, Michigan, but Severn cannot hear them.

Before the next match, Val Venis tells Debra and the people of Texas to never fear, for even if Randy Johnson goes elsewhere as a free agent, they have his personal guarantee that "The Big Valbowski" will bring back "The Big Unit" to the Lone Star State.

Jeff Jarrett beats Val Venis. During the match, it is announced that X-Pac and Goldust have been added to the Deadly Games Tournament for the WWF Championship at Survivor Series. Shortly after this, Terri Runnels shows up and argues with Debra at ringside. Later on, Debra checks on Val Venis, which starts another argument between her and Terri. This distracts Val Venis, and Jeff Jarrett hits the trademark reverse leg sweep for the win. After the match, Terri apologizes to Venis, then tells everyone that they are pregnant and that she and Venis are having a baby. Venis takes the microphone and tells her she is pregnant, not the both of them, and that this is her problem, not theirs. She then tells Terri "I'm outta here!" Terri is distraught.

Michael Cole and Jim Cornette try to interview Dan "The Beast" Severn live via satellite from his home in Coldwater, Michigan again, this time successfully. Severn says he has been better, and that he suffered spinal shock, spinal compression and temporary paralysis. He still has a tingling sensation in both of his hands and his legs, but through therapy, he hopes to get better. As for returning to the WWF, he cannot think about that right now, as he has too many things to think about and that one of them is Owen Hart. He plans on being at Raw tomorrow night, and he invites Owen to be there, man-to-man, as he has a few things to get off his chest before he can go on with his life and he hopes that Owen respects that and shows up.

Shane McMahon is interviewed in the ring by Kevin Kelly. He cannot reveal the announcement that his father, WWF owner Vince McMahon, will make tomorrow night as he has no idea what he is going to say or do next. He does know that what happened last Monday night changed the World Wrestling Federation and the McMahon family forever. He says that something - or someone - has got to give, and he knows Vince is watching and that it pained him to see what he said to him as well as Vince's reaction to what he said. He says that the fans were right about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and that Vince was wrong, and while he respects Vince's accomplishments, he has a different vision as the WWF is bigger than one's one ego. He says there will be no stooges, no swerving, no lying and no screwing. He has no idea what Vince will say tomorrow night, but whatever it is, he is sorry and it will regrettably be too little, too late.

It is announced before the next match that Triple H has been added to the Deadly Games Tournament for the WWF Championship at Survivor Series. Also, The Undertaker is seen side-by-side with Paul Bearer for the first time in two years. The Godfather then gives The Undertaker - whom he has known for a long time and knows he likes hos - the choice to fight and get his ass kicked or a pick of any of the three hos with him. It does not take long for The Undertaker to pick the fight. The Undertaker vs. The Godfather before it can begin after The Undertaker punches out the referee. Other referees run into the ring only to get laid out, then Kane shows up. This time, Kane is seen in the rafters as the show ends.

Feel The Heat - Sunday Night Heat recap for October 18, 1998

"The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman beats Bradshaw, but is then attacked by The Blue Blazer after the match. He then covers his face with his arms on the way to the back.

We see footage from earlier today of Paul Bearer in catering.

The Oddities (Kurrgan, Giant Silva and Golga) beat Los Boricuas (Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.). After the match, The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) gang up on The Insane Clown Posse (Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope), but The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) show up and beat up The Headbangers. Referees have to break up the brawl as the Outlaws head to the back.

We see more footage from earlier today of Paul Bearer at catering.

Before the next match, The Godfather tells Faarooq that he has known him for a long time and that Faarooq knows he is a pimp. He then says that what Faarooq doesn't know is that Chicago, Illinois has "some of the best hos ever born." He announces that he has hand-picked two hos - both of whom have accompanied him to the ring - especially for Faarooq, and even though they are not his normal type of ho, it is good enough for him. He then gives Faarooq a choice of facing him in the ring knowing The Godfather will kick his ass, or he can pick one of the hos for a small fee. Faarooq gives the two women a look over, then picks the one on the left before hitting The Godfather with a cheap shot to start the match. Suddenly, D'Lo Brown and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry show up to get a close look at the match.

The Godfather beats Faarooq, then D'Lo Brown and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Mark Henry toss Faarooq into the steel post before attacking The Godfather in the ring. The Rock then shows up and chases D'Lo and Mark Henry to the back.

We see footage from during the break where Faarooq is met by The Jackal, who says something into Faarooq's ear. Faarooq follows The Jackal to the back, speaking to him as he does.

Val Venis guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, Michael Cole interviews Paul Bearer, who insists he is here for the food as well as to catch up with other people backstage in addition to enjoying the big show tonight.

2 Cold Scorpio beats Jeff Jarrett. During the match, an usher shows up with a gold package, and hands it to Val Venis from the front row. Venis opens it to find a golden cup, which angers Venis to the point that he heads to the back. Later on in the match, Jarrett pushes Scorpio into referee Jimmy Korderas, sending him out of the ring. Al Snow shows up out of the front row and helps Korderas back up, sticking Head in Korderas' back pocket. This distracts Jarrett, and Scorpio wins with a roll-up as Snow pulls Head out of Korderas' back pocket.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen entering the arena, and Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter take him to the "referee's quarters," which is nothing more than a broom closet.

"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock shows up, followed by D-Generation X ("Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna, X-Pac). Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter have entered the ring in the meantime. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen watching from the "referee's quarters" backstage. Sgt. Slaughter orders Chyna and X-Pac, out of the ring and back to the back, which they do. Sgt. Slaughter then introduces Pat Patterson. Patterson tells Shamrock that he reminds him of his younger self when he became the very first Intercontinental Championship, then tells Triple H that since he stole the belt at WrestleMania - actually, at SummerSlam, as Triple H reminds him - he has been nothing but a disgrace to the championship. He also says that Austin is backstage listening to him, and tells him to listen well and make some notes, because later tonight, this is the way WWF owner Vince McMahon wants it and how he will humble himself tonight. Patterson then asks Triple H to hand the Intercontinental title to Shamrock, then takes the microphone away from Patterson and staring him down before handing the title to Shamrock. Triple H then tells Shamrock that he, DX and the whole of Chicago, Illinois have two words for him: suck it.

WWF owner Vince McMahon is seen in a wheelchair backstage. Aside from local law enforcement, Vince is also accompanied by The Big Boss Man, who is in a black ski mask, a black leather jacket, gloves, pants and boots.

Backstage, "The World's Moost Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock finds "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a nearby car and slams the door on his leg, further injuring it. Chyna tries to save Triple H, but she is held back by Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter.

WWF owner Vince McMahon is on the stage with The Big Boss Man and local law enforcement. He tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin that tonight, he will crown a new WWF Champion, or he guarantees that he will fire him live on pay-per-view. Vince then says that all he asks for is some understanding from the fans, as they can relate to Austin's predicament and there is no doubt in his mind that each and every one of the fans have done certain favors for a boss, teacher or a dominating family member. He says the vast majority have not only done just that, but also "sucked up" to their superiors. Vince then says a "very large quotient" have not only done both of these things, but also "kissed ass." He then says that is all right and that there is nothing wrong with that, as it is the American way. Vince then says that tonight, he will ask Austin to slightly bend his values, since he will never get a rematch for the WWF Championship. He then tells the fans not to blame him, and tells Austin that if he defies him, it will not be "Vince McMahon screwing Stone Cold, it'll be Stone Cold screwing Stone Cold," and that Austin is no different from the rest of the fans in terms of defying authority, as nobody has the guts to defy him. Vince then says that one way or another, he will be humbled, "because Vince McMahon said so." Austin is then seen destroying the TV in the "referee's quarters" to end the show.

Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for October 17, 1998

The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) after Thrasher stops the double top rope splash and Thrasher kicks Matt Hardy in the back during an Irish whip by Mosh. During the match, The Insane Clown Posse (Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope) show up, being held back by The Oddities (Luna Vachon, Golga, Kurrgan, Giant Silva) as they try to confront The Headbangers.

WWF Live will be coming to the Brown County Expo Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 21st. Fans who come in early get a free Survivor Series Deadly Games temporary tattoo while supplies last. We hear from Goldust, who tells Val Venis that he is the original Goldust and not a sequel, and that Val Venis will receive an Oscar-caliber beating this Wednesday night October 21st, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We also hear from Mankind, who says that while Kane is a monster, he has no idea what he has gotten himself into, as he has made "no holds barred" into an art form. Mr. Socko says that Mankind will kick Kane's ass on Wednesday night. Also, The Rock will take on Vader, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Southern Justice (Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight), and X-Pac will take on D'Lo Brown for the European Championship.

The Godfather of The Nation beats Bradshaw.

Gangrel is in the ring with Christian. He says he knows Edge is out there, as he can smell his rage, and ever since their bloodlines first embraced, he knew he was something special. He says that this is why he is here with Christian, and that he is here to bring him home. Gangrel tells Edge his real family needs him, and while he can hide behind his anger, he cannot escape his destiny that was set upon him a long time ago. He goes on to say that the WWF is not his world and asks why Edge brought their world here, then promises he will not rest until he has Edge's rage and fury beside him where it belongs.

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The Oddities (Kurrgan and Golga) beat Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and Scott "Too Hot" Taylor) after Golga squashes both men at the same time for the pinfall as Christopher tries to lay down on top of Taylor to protect him.

We hear from The Rock, who says Vader is a never-was, much less a has-been, and he plans to go through Vader on Wednesday night like how Ex-Lax "goes through [his] fat ass mama."

Before the next match, Al Snow grabs a microphone and yells "Attention, K-Mart shoppers! What does everybody want? What does every need?" The fans obviously chant "Head!" to both questions.

Al Snow beats D'Lo Brown with a La Magistral Cradle after both men miss a high flying move from the top rope after the other dodges.