Raw Deal - Raw recap for March 10, 1997

Sycho Sid shows up to start tonight's show in an interview conducted by Jim Ross. Sid is reluctant to join forces with The Undertaker, as he thinks that something suspicious is going on and that there is a trap involving The Undertaker, Paul Bearer, Mankind and Vader. He tells 'Taker he will become yet another victory as WWF Champion, and tells him to stay in the cemetery as that where he will put him "once and for good" at WrestleMania 13. The Undertaker shows up and tells Sid that if he's scared, he should say he's scared. He tells Sid his logic doesn't make any sense, because if anything happens to him tonight, he doesn't get to bring the belt back home to the creatures. If something happens to him, that leaves Sid the WWF Champion. He then declines to be Sid's partner tonight, and elects to handle Mankind and Vader himself. He tells Sid to enjoy his last few days as WWF Champion and relax, because he doesn't need a plot to beat Sid and that Sid will rest in peace after WrestleMania 13. All of a sudden, Paul Bearer appears with Mankind and Vader, and says that both Sid and 'Taker have felt the wrath of Mankind and Vader and that they are both cowards. Mankind and Vader fight both Sid and 'Taker, and Sid and 'Taker then stare each other down after a misunderstanding when 'Taker thinks Sid has hit him during the brouhaha.

Before Rocky Maivia faces Tony Roy, The Sultan shows up with The Iron Sheik and Bob Backlund, who are holding an announcer hostage. The Iron Sheik and Bob Backlund tell Rocky Maivia that The Sultan will take the Intercontinental title from him at WrestleMania 13. Backlund continues to yell into the microphone throughout the match.

Rocky Maivia beats Tony Roy. After the match, The Sultan rushes into the ring and brawls with Maivia, and Maivia comes out on top. Bob Backlund gets knocked off the apron, then Maivia gets out of the ring. Suddenly, Rocky Maivia sees Tony Atlas, his father's former tag team partner, and they shake hands before they both head to the back.

Heavy Metal, Pentagon and Pierroth beat Octagon, Latin Lover and Hector Garza. During the match, the "Bionic Woman" who challenged Bret "The Hit Man" Hart last week is seen being escorted out of the arena by security, with the crowd chanting "Let her stay!" as she is carried out of the stands. Also, Brian Pillman, who has not been seen on WWF programming in months, says he's ready for action and that he'll be ready on this weekend's Shotgun Saturday Night to do and say whatever he wants. It is also announced that Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who is scheduled for an interview, has left the building.

Ahmed Johnson beats Roy Raymond. It is not long after the match begins, however, that The Nation of Domination show up and make their presence known in an attempt to distract Ahmed. It doesn't work, and Ahmed hits the Pearl River Plunge on Raymond to send a message to Faarooq. After the match, Faarooq tells Ahmed he still does not know what the streets are like, and that his people will let him down once again at WrestleMania 13 and that he will show up alone. Ahmed says he's not scared, as none of his people have ever scared him. Ahmed tells Faarooq he has a gift for him: the two baddest, meanest men he could find - The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk), who head to the ring from the crowd after Ahmed says he will bring the whole city of Chicago with him. Hawk says they're ready, and tells The Nation of Domination that when they get down with them, they will look like a sweaty, fly-covered pile of raw sweatsocks. Animal tells the Nation to take heed of the power of the WWF fans, and that they will beat them in a six-man war at WrestleMania 13. Ahmed says that everyone in The Nation - including "the black boys" - are turning white because they're scared as they know they're going down.

Jim Ross congratulates The British Bulldog and Owen Hart for putting up a great fight for the new European title. Owen Hart is more focused on The New Blackjacks (Blackjack Windham and Blackjack Bradshaw), and tells Jim Ross to stop stirring up trouble when he asks Owen if he is jealous of The Bulldog. When the Blackjacks show up, they mock Owen and Bulldog, and says that they would be tag champs if the titles were on the line. When Bradshaw implies that Owen is kissing up to The Bulldog, Owen goes after him, starting their match.

The New Blackjacks (Blackjack Windham and Blackjack Bradshaw) beat Owen Hart and The British Bulldog by disqualification when The British Bulldog refuses to leave the ring as Owen Hart has the Sharpshooter cinched in. During the match, Vader says that at WrestleMania 13, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog aren't good enough, strong enough or bad enough to retain the tag titles against him. He feels no pain, and Mankind loves receiving pain and much as he loves giving it. He says Owen and Bulldog will be playing the pain game when it becomes Vader Time at WrestleMania 13. Also, a Sable sighting you will not believing as well as some recruiting news as well as the usual Ross Report on Option 6 will be on the WWF Superstar Line. Tazz tells Vince McMahon that if he wants to hire a joke-teller to sit next to him and make wisecracks, that's his business. Paul E. Dangerously, on the other hand, hires extreme athletes like himself, and warns Jerry "The King" Lawler that if he makes one more wisecrack about him, he'll give him the opportunity to say it to his face.

Tazz and Bill Alfonso show up, with Tazz wanting a piece of Jerry "The King" Lalwer. Lawler goes at it with Tazz, and Sabu shows up to hit Lawler with a tope con suicide off a steel chair only to crash right into the table with the ring bell on it. Tazz has to be held back by some ECW wrestlers as others from the ECW fold - including Paul E. Dangerously - check on Sabu. Leif Cassidy shows up for his match as the ECW guys carry Sabu to the back.

Miguel Perez beats Leif Cassidy with a victory roll in his Raw debut. During the match, Paul E. Dangerously says he'll constrain his guys while Vince McMahon constrians "his comedian" Jerry "The King" Lawler. He says that the time for inter-promotional cooperation is over, and Dangerously tells Lawler to bring his friends while he brings his, because if Lawler gets out of line just once during their debate, his friends will show him up close how extreme they can be.

Sycho Sid says he doesn't react, he reacts reaction. This week, he has the tag team match against Mankind and Vader, and next week he gets Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in a steel cage match. After that, he faces The Undertaker and keeps right on going.

Ken Shamrock is in the back...

The intro replays, signifying the start of the second hour.

Jim Ross welcomes Ken Shamrock to the WWF. It has been confirmed that Shamrock will be the special guest referee for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a submission match at WrestleMania 13. JR asks what kind of official Shamrock will be. Shamrock thanks the fans and says that it is an honor to be a part of WrestleMania 13 and be the special guest referee for this match. He says that he will be a fair referee regardless of whether the competitors like it or not, and that he will not be intimidated. Suddenly, Austin is seen on the brand-new TitanTron, telling him to shut up and consider it an honor that he doesn't stomp his guts in right now. He says it's a load of B.S. that Bret Hart gets all the title shots out of nowhere and that he has received another title shot before WrestleMania. Austin hopes Hart wins the WWF Championship so the WWF Championship will be on the line in their match, and says that even Shamrock knows that the WWF Championship should be around his waist. He tells Hart he can come in the ring with the Sharpshooter, but he's never given up on anything in his life and that he won't start at WrestleMania, as his time has come. He says he would rather knock Shamrock's lights out after he makes Bret Hart quit. Shamrock says he's not here to fight, but if Austin wants to go at it with him, he's not going anywhere. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart shows up, interrupting Austin's appearance on the TitanTron, and steps into the ring. Hart says it was a great feeling to win the WWF title for a fourth time, but he had it ripped off the following night, and it seems to him that nobody in the WWF is doing too much about it. He doesn't care if anyone is saying that he's "crying again," but he has had it with the lack of justice. He has announced that WWF President Gorilla Monsoon has given him a little credit, and has given him a steel cage match against Sycho Sid for the WWF Championship next Monday night, and says that people can believe what they want to believe, but says Sycho Sid isn't as good and was never good as him and that he will win the WWF Championship for a fifth time next week. He also says he feels sorry for The Undertaker as he's got his hopes up, but says Austin will get his title shot at WrestleMania. He then says there is nobody in the WWF that knows submission wrestling better than he does, and tells Austin to bring everything he's got because nobody wants that fight more than him and that he will give him a title shot. He tells Austin he will be sorry he ever crossed his path. Hart then says everyone from "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels to Sycho Sid to Austin to the referees to Gorilla Monsoon to Vince McMahon have all screwed him over. As for Shamrock, he likes him and he is cool with him, as he knows his reputation, but makes it clear that he's been screwed by everybody and if Shamrock does the same, it will be a big mistake. Shamrock tells Hart there's only one thing to know about him: he's not a marriage counselor and that he's not here to hear about his problem. He is a referee, and that's what he came here to do. Austin finally shows up on the entrance ramp, flipping Hart the bird on both hands before leaving.

The Honky Tonk Man shows up before the next match, and says it's been a while since he played Worcester, Massachusetts, and that he didn't get the reception he needed the last time he was here, and is therefore not singing and dancing for them. Honky then guests on commentary for the next match as well as the rest of the show.

Billy Gunn, now back from injury, beats "The Portuguese Man-O-War" Aldo Montoya. It is announced that Hunter Hearst Helmsley has returned to the arena, and is now available for an interview once again. Also, Sunny is in the back, announcing her new segment on Shotgun Saturday Night called "Undercover With Sunny," which covers the hottest gossip going in the WWF.

Mankind tells Paul Bearer he has a much better grasp of reality than people think, and realizes he doesn't need urns and he doesn't need his mother. He says that the World Wrestling Federation wants people to believe he crawled out of a boiler room, and that he has prepared for his entire life for this moment and that he has the scars to prove it. As the WWF makes a big deal out of Sycho Sid and The Undertaker, he and Vader are a team. He tells The Undertaker he knows him well, and tells Sycho Sid that he will know him well soon. The show cuts to a commercial break before Mankind is finished speaking.

Goldust beats Tim McNeany. Hunter Hearst Helmsley is spotted early in the match watching the match from the entrance ramp, and the "Bionic Woman" is back and standing at Hunter's side. Hunter leaves, and the "Bionic Woman" continues to watch the rest of the match from a distance. After the match, she disrobes, and we find out just how muscular she is. Goldust brings Marlena to the ring as this woman approaches, and it proves to be a set-up as Hunter Hearst Helmsley attacks Goldust from behind from the top rope. Hunter and the mystery woman attack Goldust, and Marlena leaps on top of the "Bionic Woman" and tries to choke her out. Both women have to be separated by officials, and the "Bionic Woman" overpowers officials to get back at Marlena. Marlena punches her in the face, and the two women try to go at it once again. The "Bionic Woman" throws an official (who happens to be Harvey Wippleman, of all people) into two others, showcasing her formidable strength, before leaving the ring with Hunter Hearst Helmsley.

It is time for "The Great Debate" between Jerry "The King" Lawler and Paul E. Dangerously. When asked if Extreme Championship Wrestling should even exist, Lawler (who won the coin toss to dictate who speaks first) says the real question is whether or not ECW does exist, as ECW is getting more exposure now than he has ever been seen by in his entire life, as his promotion is "a bunch of misfits, thugs and has-beens that couldn't catch on with any legitimate organization." The Eliminators (John Kronus and Perry Saturn) show up as if on stand-by to beat up Lawler. Lawler says they all migrated to Philadelphia and decided to beat each other with extreme weapons so people could see them. Lawler makes fun of the show that takes place in a bingo hall once a month, and when the WWF goes to Pittsburgh, they put 22,000 people in seats as opposed to ECW's 1,100 people. Paul E. tells Lawler to shut up as Lawler keeps talking, and tells Lawler that the 22,000 people that WWF puts in seats are not a testament to anything that Lawler has done in his life, and the fact that they've earned the respect of their 1,100 by putting their bodies on the lines to give them their money's worth. The Sandman, "The Innovator of Violence" Tommy Dreamer and Beulah McGillicutty show up as Paul Heyman says that this has allowed them their first national pay-per-view in Barely Legal on April 13th. The Sandman wants to cane Lawler, but Paul E. tells him not to do it just yet. Lawler tells Paul E. he should be thanking his lucky stars that WWF is allowing him to even plug his pay-per-view event, even though he will never know why Vince McMahon is allowing him to. At this point, Lawler says he is "shooting" with Paul E. when Paul E. asks if he is "shooting" with him, and Paul E. tells Lawler that his own son don't call themselves "Lawler" as they are "ashamed of his ass," while saying that Extreme Championship Wrestling has earned everything that it has gotten and that they have given the people their money's worth. Lawler calls Paul E. "a 35-year-old loser who still lives in his mother's basement," and that if it weren't for his "mom and dad who finance this bunch of crap," he wouldn't be anything. He says Paul E. is not an athlete, and if he wants to "shoot" with him, then why is he hanging around the guys in ECW. He hangs around them because they want to give people their money's worth, be on pay-per-view and be extreme. Paul E. calls ECW "the Howard Stern of wrestling," and that they're hardcore and proud of it. Dreamer tells Lawler that if he wants to start a war, then he should get every one of his guys and he can show him how to start a war right now. The podium falls apart as Dreamer leans into it. Sandman chugs beer and pusts the can on his forehead and Paul E. has to hold Dreamer back. Lawler brings out "his friends" as Sandman lies in wait. Heyman gives Lawler two free punches on whoever he wants, but when Lawler's "friends" don't show up, Paul E. tells Lawler "Get your ass out of the ring, or we'll get it out for you." Heyman and Lawler continue to argue as the show cuts to a commercial break.

Mankind and Vader beat Sycho Sid and The Undertaker after Sid and 'Taker refuse to get along for the match. After the match, Sycho Sid stops Vader's Vader Bomb on 'Taker cold, and 'Taker knocks Vader out of the ring before going after Sycho Sid in the back.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says next week, he and Sid will decide who the real king of the WWF is.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for November 5, 1994

Tatanka beats Billy Gunn after "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase gets on the apron to distract the referee so that Bam Bam Bigelow can push Billy Gunn off the top rope. After the match, Tatanka and Bigelow take the boots to Billy Gunn, but Bart Gunn runs in to make the save, chasing Tatanka and Bigelow out of the ring in the process.

During the Survivor Series report, we hear from Bob Backlund, who says that all the politics are over and that he got what he wanted for the contract for his match against Bret "The Hit Man" Hart: a submission match. He tells Bret to remember that he has put many top wrestlers in the crossface chicken and that nobody - including Bret himself - has been able to get out of it. "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, who is there with him, says his corner will not throw the towel, but Hart's corner will when Bret is put in the crossface chicken wing and forced to submit. We then hear from Bret, who says being the WWF Champion is all about confidence, and he is confident. He knows this is a match between generations and that he will not let his generation down, as there is no way for Backlund to get him in the crossface chicken wing. He tells Backlund that he will be the one watching his back as he is the one with Owen Hart in his corner. The British Bulldog says his towel is not going to be leaving his hands.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Barry Hardy. After the match, Bob Backlund sneaks into the ring and puts Barry Hardy in the crossface chicken wing, and lets go when Droese runs into the ring. When Droese checks on Barry Hardy, Backlund turns around and puts Droese in the hold, and referees have to pull Backlund off Droese.

We hear from Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger, who says he looks for the toughest opponents he can find, and there are none tougher than the WWF Superstars. He's at Survivor Series to see them get it on as he takes on a "special troubleshooting referee" role in the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna.

Kelly Munson is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Diesel beats Tim McNeany.

"The King" Jerry Lawler gets sprayed at with silly string by Dink before the next match.

Doink beats Phil Apollo.

During the Survivor Series report, we hear from The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, Fatu, Sione, The British Bulldog). Captain Lou Albano says that he will be managing the greatest five-man combination in the world today at Survivor Series. Razor tells "Double J" Jeff Jarrett that he has a good team, but they are better. The 1-2-3 Kid says he and Razor brought it home last year, and with the toughest guys in the World Wrestling Federation, they plan on doing it again this year. The British Bulldog says he and the entire team are here to survive. We then hear from Jim Cornette, who says that The Undertaker had a lot of horrible things happen to him and that nothing should worry him after that, but apparently, Yokozuna does, and that this is why Chuck Norris is the "special troubleshooting referee" for the Casket Match between The Undertaker and Yokozuna. He says Chuck Norris may be a bad dude, but so is Yokozuna. He tells Chuck Norris to do whatever he wants, but tells him to leave The Undertaker to face the music, as the curtain goes down for good on The Undertaker at Survivor Series and the casket is shut for good. We then hear from The Undertaker and Paul Bearer. Paul Bearer says Yokozuna has heard the news, and that Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette must be scared to death. The Undertaker tells Cornette and Mr. Fuji that they have led Yokozuna to the gates of the dark side once more, and this time, not even Chuck Norris will be able to save them.

We see Irwin R. Schyster in a graveyard, who says that even when you're dead, you still cannot cheat on your taxes and you still owe I.R.S. your fair share. He then has a headstone repossessed after the person lying below it cheated on his taxes by writing off his daughter's birthday party as a business expenses, which only scratched the surface on "John Dough's" pre-death taxes.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says he repossessed a tombstone, but the fans can rest assured he is not through digging yet.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Aaron Ferguson.

We hear from The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn). Bart says Billy was doing well until Bam Bam Bigelow interfered. Next week, they will have Bigelow and Tatanka in a tag team match. Billy says Bigelow stuck his nose where it did not belong, and next week, they will invite Bigelow and Tatanka to their first Texas round-up.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 17, 1994

Doink shows up with Dink and Wink, who hands a rose that suddenly wilts to the Spanish commentators.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Doink with interference from "The King" Jerry Lawler. During the match, Queasy and another pint-sized king shows up to distract Doink. Near the end of the match, the referee is distracted by Dink and Wink going after Queasy and his kingly friend, and "The King" Jerry Lawler rushes in to attack Doink. Lawler tells Vince McMahon and "Macho Man" Randy Savage that there won't be an edition of The King's Court tonight, then reveals the identity of the second mini-king: Sleazy.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart will have one final encounter this Sunday on the premiere of Action Zone at noon Eastern, 11 AM Central.

The British Bulldog beats Roy Raymond.

Burt Reynolds plugs Raw during the book signing for his recent book My Life.

Bob Backlund suddenly shows up, and asks Vince McMahon to interview him. Backlund says he attacked Arnold Skaaland last weekend on Superstars despite an apology from him, and contemplates apologizing to everyone for choosing him as a manager ten years ago before bashing society. He then calls the crossface chicken wing a hold of discipline, pride and determination, and affirms his plans to retire if anyone in the crowd can break it. Suddenly, Lex Luger shows up and says he's sick and tired of Backlund's words and actions, then challenges Backlund to a match. Backlund says Luger can wear the flag all he wants and that the fans won't help him, then slinks into the ring. Officials keep Lex Luger from getting in the ring with him.

Bob "Spark Plug" Holly beats Reno Riggins.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Yokozuna next week on Raw!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. I.R.S. then says he will soon be exposing the biggest tax cheat in World Wrestling Federation history: The Undertaker.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Tim McNeany with the Penalty.

The Heavenly Bodies (Dr. Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) beat Barry Horowitz and Nick Barbury.

Lex Luger says that he has heard about Bob Backlund ever since he entered pro wrestling, and finds Backlund's recent actions deplorable. He challenges Backlund to a match.

Next week on Raw: a special announcement from Todd Pettengill! Diesel!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 12, 1994

The Undertaker beats Kwang after spitting Kwang's green mist right back at him.

SummerSlam will be available on Coliseum Home Video on October 5th!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Tim McNeany with the Camel Clutch, then puts him in it again.

"The King" Jerry Lawler takes on Duke "The Dumpster" Droese next week on Raw!

It's time for The King's Court. In "The King" Jerry Lawler's hand is a note from WWF President Jack Tunney telling him to apologize again, this time to Doink the Clown and Dink for popping Dink's balloons last weekend on Superstars. He invites Doink and Dink into his court as guest, and the duo show up. After some banter between the two sides, Doink and Dink bring them a present to show that there are no hard feelings. Two officials bring a gift box to the ring, and Doink offers to open when Lawler refuses to open it due to his familiarity with their tricks. Doink opens it up for him, and inside is a garbage can. Doink tells Lawler that Duke "The Dumpster" Droese will take the trash - which is Lawler - out of the World Wrestling Federation. Lawler then tries to kick the trash can to get a leg up on Doink, but Lawler hurts his toes and Doink reveals that there were weights at the bottom of the can.

Shawn Michaels and Diesel beat Tony DeVito and Paul Van Dale.

Adam Bomb beats Dwayne Gill.

The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) beat Barry Hardy and Bert Centeno. Abe "Knuckleball" Schwarts appears with his "I'm On Strike" sign during the match.

Next week: a special interview with Bob Backlund! Lex Luger! Yokozuna!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for January 22, 1994

Ludvig Borga beats Tim McNeany with the Torture Rack. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Tatanka, who tells Ludvig Borga that he has prepared and has come with the wisdom of the chiefs and the power of the great spirit, and he will make his people proud by inflicting pain upon him.

We hear from The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) and Johnny Polo. Polo says The Quebecers have done what they said they would do, and took the tag team titles back from The 1-2-3 Kid and Marty Jannetty. Polo says The Quebecers are ready for Bret "Hit Man" Hart and "The Rocket" Owen Hart, and says they will keep the belts at Royal Rumble while Bret and Owen beat the snot out of each other. Jacques says they will defend the tag team titles and show what true brotherly love is all about.

Doink quickly beats Corey Student. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Bam Bam Bigelow, who says that he will set the ring on fire and win the Royal Rumble Match against 28 other men and one clown.

Jim Ross announces that tickets for WrestleMania 10 will be on sale this Monday at the Madison Square Garden box office, all area TicketMaster outlets and by phone. He then advertises a show at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York next Sunday at 1:30 PM with four main events. Bret "Hit Man" Hart will take on Irwin R. Schyster, The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) face Yokozuna and Ludvig Borga in a two-out-of-three falls match, Lex Luger and Crush square off, and Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo) will go at it with The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre). We hear from Johnny Polo, who says that Men on a Mission have terrible hairstyles and look like parachutes. He also says that Oscar stinks at rapper and that he is even better, and predicts that The Quebecers will bring the pain.

We hear from Paul Bearer, who tells Yokozuna that it is time for his journey into the dark side. He says Yokozuna may be deathly afraid, but The Undertaker will fill his special casket with Yokozuna's body and the deterioration process will soon begin. The casket is then carried off on a horse and buggy, then The Undertaker tells Yokozuna to fear not, as he should actually be terrified.

Mike Ferrala is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.

Shawn Michaels beats John Crystal. During the match, we see pre-recorded from Shawn, who says that he will win the Royal Rumble Match this year and become the next WWF Champion.

During the Royal Rumble report, we hear from Irwin R. Schyster, who says Razor Ramon has a bad habit of misplacing gold objects, as he has misplaced the "fool's gold" around his neck and will soon misplace the WWF Intercontinental Championship, as he will be taking it with him after Royal Rumble. We then hear from Razor, who tells I.R.S. that the time for talking is over and the time for fighting has begun.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Adam Bomb and "The Model" Rick Martel after Harvey Wippleman gets caught trying to interfere in the match. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from The Smoking Gunns, who say that they will not let a shot at the WWF Championship slip away from them in the Royal Rumble Match. After the match, Martel is about to beat up Wippleman when he is confronted by Adam Bomb, and Adam Bomb and Martel have an argument before Martel walks out of the ring.

Jim Ross runs down the card for Royal Rumble, then we hear from Shawn Michaels, who says that he is the undisputed WWF Intercontinental Champion and that he is in the Royal Rumble Match. He does not recognize Razor Ramon as champion, but he is putting his money on Irwin R. Schyster. He says everyone knows he does not like Razor, and that if he had to pick a friend, it would have to be I.R.S. He then says there is only one Intercontinental Champion, and it is him. He also predicts that he himself will win the Royal Rumble Match and earn a shot at the WWF Championship.

Crush beats Dan Dubiel with the Cranium Crusher. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Crush, who says that he will come into the ring and go through 29 other men like a tornado in a trailer park and end "Macho Man" Randy Savage's career in the Royal Rumble Match.

Raymond Rougeau interviews Bret "Hit Man" Hart and "The Rocket" Owen Hart. Owen says that everything is okay between him and Bret, and things have not been better. He says tonight will be their night, and talks about how Bret brought a different WWF championship home and laid it on the dining room table. He then says tonight will be the night that he does that alongside Bret with the tag team titles, and he will get his big break and lift off higher than he has ever gone before. He says that The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) are going down and that they will be number one. Bret says that his altercation with Owen is water under the bridge and does not matter anymore, as they are a unit and a pair of brothers going to the top. Tonight, they will prove they are the greatest team in the history of the World Wrestling Federation, and when The Quebecers lose, they will be winning the WWF Tag Team Championship for themselves and their family as well as for the fans. He says it is showtime and that there is no stopping them now.

We hear Men on a Mission's (Mabel, Mo, Oscar) Royal Rumble Rap.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for January 1, 1994

Before the next match, Quebecer Jacques says he wants to settle something once and for all. He says everyone knows that Lex Luger has a steel plate in his arm, and that he knocked Quebecer Pierre and kept him from participating in Survivor Series. He has some news for Luger: Jacques, Pierre and Johnny Polo have filed a formal complaint, and announces that he will not face Lex Luger until he sees a doctor's note which states that the steel plate has been removed from Luger's right arm. Jacques and Johnny Polo are about to leave, but referees stop them and tell them the match will be happening.

Lex Luger beats Quebecer Jacques. During the match, Lex Luger inadvertently whips Quebecer Jacques into referee Joey Marella, sandwiching him in the corner. Luger goes for the running forearm smash, but Jacques manages to keep the move from happening. Quebecer Pierre shows up, and Johnny Polo drags Jacques out of the ring as Pierre hits Luger with a leg drop. Pierre goes for the pinfall as Johnny Polo wakes Joey Marella up, but Luger kicks out. Luger wrestles Pierre anyway, and hits him with the running forearm smash for the win. Jacques gets in the ring to argue with the referee, but Luger manages to hit Jacques with the forearm anyway to get the win for real. After the match, Johnny Polo gets in the ring to argue with Marella, but he also becomes a running forearm smash recipient.

Jim Ross advertises a show at Madison Square Garden on January 17th with a triple main event. There will be a special 30-man New York City Royal Rumble, with "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Crush, The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Delrey), The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), Scott Steiner, The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) Doink, and The Bushwhackers (Butch and Luke) all participating. Yokozuna will also defend the WWF Championship against Tatanka. We hear from Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette, who mocks Tatanka's vow of revenge and says they will be nothing compared to what he will suffer on the 17th. He says his people felt that pain as he continues to mock their suffering, and says the other people should not be suffering and that they should all get a job because they are unemployed. He then says Tatanka will be out of professional wrestling along with his oath of revenge when Yokozuna squashes him with the Banzai Drop. All the while, Mr. Fuji laughs. We then hear from Tatanka, who says that this is the most important bout of his career, as he is doing this out of revenge and for the WWF Championship. He is the first American, he represents America to the fullest, and he has not forgotten the weeks of pain and suffering that Yokozuna put him through. He tells Yokozuna to prepare himself for battle, because he will inflict suffering upon him and take the WWF Championship away.

Razor Ramon tells us not to smoke.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Mike Khoury and Tim McNeany. As the match begins, we see pre-recorded comments from Afa and The Headshrinkers, where they talk about the upcoming Royal Rumble Match in Samoan.

Rene Rougeau interviews Razor Ramon. He has said it many times: if something happens to his gold chains, something happens to you. He asks Irwin R. Schyster if he knows how long and hard he worked to buy that precious gold, and asks him what a man like him can do to a guy like I.R.S. When asked about Shawn Michaels hitting him with The Razor's Edge, Razor Ramon says nobody knows how deadly The Razor's Move better than he does, and that is why he uses it. He then tells Irwin . Schyster that where he comes from, it's not how many times you get knocked down, it's how many times you get up. He is up, he is coming to Royal Rumble, and he is bringing the gold that cannot be bought. If Irwin R. Schyster wants it, he will have to fight.

Trevor Jones is honorary ring announcer for the next match.

Bastion Booger beats Tony Roy.

Thurman "Sparky" Plugg is coming soon to the World Wrestling Federation!

"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Barry Hardy with the Sharpshooter. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Owen Hart and Bret "Hit Man" Hart. Owen says that at Royal Rumble, they will be coming for the tag team titles, as Bret has been at the top of the mountain once before and they're coming for it again. Bret says they are in focus, and that The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) will find out the hard way that they mean business.

On the Royal Rumble Report, it is announced that Billy Gunn, Bart Gunn, "The Model" Rick Martel, Bastion Booger, Marty Jannetty, Mo, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, Ludvig Borga and Tatanka. The last three participants will be announced next week. It is also announced that WWF President Jack Tunney is very nervous about the immense public outcry of support for allowing Lex Luger to participate in the Royal Rumble Match. The opinion poll will close at midnight this Sunday. We then hear from Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. Bearer says 1994 is a brand new year and a time to reflect upon past mistakes, but also a time to look towards the future. Bearer goes on to say that 1994 will be "the year of the casket." The Undertaker says he has made his new year's resolution, and Yokozuna will rest in peace.

Ludvig Borga beats John Crystal with the Torture Rack. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Tatanka, who says that his wishes have been granted from the powers above, and now he has two opportunities to exact revenge on Ludvig Borga and inflict pain upon him just as Borga did.

Jim Ross re-advertises the January 17th show. Rick Steiner faces Ludvig Borga, and Razor Ramon will defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. We hear from Jarrett, who says that if Madison Square Garden is Razor's second home, he would hate to see his first, because that is the most dilapidated building he has ever seen in his life. It will be his debut appearance there, and he tells Razor Ramon to get ready, as the Intercontinental Championship will be around his waist. We then hear from Razor Ramon, who says that Madison Square Garden is not only special to him, but to every wrestler who gets goosebumps walking in. He tells Jarrett to step into his den, as he is bringing his gold and his fists, and they will fight.

Next week: Razor Ramon! "Double" Jeff Jarrett! Bret "Hit Man" Hart! Yokozuna in a rare appearance in a handicap match! WWF President Jack Tunney makes his decision as to whether or not Lex Luger will be in the Royal Rumble Match!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 13, 1993

Jim Cornette replaces Bobby "The Brain" Heenan on commentary.

"The Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Fatu.

Todd Pettengill takes some time out of Raw to ask Jack Tunney to let "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and to ask the fans to vote "yes" on "Referendum M."

Lex Luger tells us to just say no to drugs.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Steve Smith and Jim Massenger. "Captain" Lou Albano scouts The Gunns during the match.

Irwin R. Schyster beats Todd Mata. Before the match, it is revealed that Razor Ramon's gold chains are in his briefcase.

Yokozuna has a nightmare where he plays Santa Claus in Central Park in New York City.

The Undertakers beats J.S. Storm. After the match, Storm is placed in a bodybag.

We see a medley of all the "Double J" Jeff Jarrett vignettes.

Ludvig Borga battles Tatanka next week on Raw.

"The Model" Rick Martel beats Tim McNeany with the Boston Crab.

Bret Hart beats The Brooklyn Brawler with the Sharpshooter.

Next week: Men on a Mission! Owen Hart! Jeff Jarrett debuts!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for October 30, 1993

We see highlights from the "Savage-Crush Summit" on Raw, where Crush and "Macho Man" Randy Savage shake hands only for Crush to turn on Savage.

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat The Executioners (Pain and Agony).

Lex Luger says The All-Americans (Luger, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner) have never been more ready than they are right now for Survivor Series. Tatanka, who is not here, has a match later tonight, as do The Steiner Brohthers (Rick and Scott Steiner), who are. Scott tells The Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna, Ludvig Borga, Jacques, Pierre) to pay attention later on, as they have never been more psyched and focused than they are right now. Rick says it will get wild and crazy in the dog pound. They are gladiators, which makes them survivors, and they will be survivors at Survivor Series. Luger says Ludvig Borga has said that he will start eliminating people this week, and they will be watching each others backs as they will be the ones to survive.

Bam Bam Bigelow is on his way to the ring when Doink is on the video screen with two buckets in his hands. One is for Bam Bam; the other is for Luna Vachon. He says the biggest surprise at all is that at Survivor Series, he will see four buckets. He then disappears.

Bam Bam Bigelow quickly beats Tim McNeany. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws a road map to Survivor Series on the veins on the side of Luna Vachon's face.

Joe Fowler advertises a show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, November 27th with four main events. The Undertaker takes on Yokozuna in a Casket Match, Doink the Clown will face "The King" Jerry Lawler, The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner), and Razor Ramon will defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Diesel. Razor and Diesel are interviewed for Face To Face. Razor tells Diesel that he is coming to the Garden and this will be as high as he will go. Last time, Diesel tried to make a name for himself and failed. This time, Razor will bring all his gold, and if Diesel wants it after shining it for Shawn Michaels, he will have to go through him. Diesel tells Razor that when he leaves the ring that night, he will leave four or five pounds lighter as talk is cheap. Razor tells Diesel that if he wants to fight, he will fight, but if he wants to wrestle, he'll do that, too. Either way, the Intercontinental Championship will still be his.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Bert Centeno and Chris Duffy. During the match, Quebecer Jacques tells The Steiners that they will never digest the beating they gave them for the tag titles, and next week, he will give Rick Steiner a personal beating he will never forget.

Razor Ramon is seen advertising Acclaim's Dual Turbo wireless controllers - currently available at K-Mart - for the Sega Genesis will playing Royal Rumble. You can also register for a trip to see Royal Rumble live at K-Mart.

The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Delrey) beat P.J. Walker and Mark Thomas. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), who say The Heavenly Bodies are the best team Jim Cornette has ever managed. They may be in the WWF in a non-sanctioned match, but they want the Smoky Mountain tag team titles at Survivor Series.

On the Survivor Series Report, the non-sanctioned match for the Smoky Wrestling Federation Tag Team Championships between The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Prichard and "Gigolo" Delrey) and defending champions The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) is made official for the event. We then hear from Ray Combs, host of Family Feud, who says that we will not see a feud between The Hart Family (Bret "Hit Man" Hart, "The Rocket" Owen Hart, Bruce Hart, Keith Hart) and The King's Knights ("The King" Jerry Lawler, The Red Knight, The Blue Knight, The Black Knight).

Before the next match, Ludvig Borga, who says that Tatanka represents all Americans, and in a few minutes, he will not only beat Tatanka, he will destroy him.

In a battle of the undefeated, Ludvig Borga beats Tatanka to end his undefeated streak once and for all, but not without controversy. During the match, Mr. Fuji shows up and waves his Japanese flag at ringside. After the commercial break, Ludvig Borga tosses tosses Tatanka over the top rope, and as Mr. Fuji distracts the referee, Ludvig Borga smashes the back of Tatanka's head with a steel chair, knocking him out. Borga then rolls an unconscious Tatanka back into the ring and pins him with one finger. After the match, Yokozuna shows up and joins Ludvig Borga in the ring, then both men bow to each other before Yokozuna hits Tatanka with the Banzai Drop as Ludvig Borga holds Tatanka down.Suddenly, Lex Luger is seen fighting off The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) before running towards the ring. The Quebecers catch up with Luger and pummel him as officials and referees try to restore order. Luger manages to slip ast the officials and goes at it with both Ludvig Borga and Yokozuna, cleaning house before covering Tatanka. Lex Luger screams for medical help as Tatanka is in pain.

Joe Fowler re-advertises the show at Madison Square Garden. He then interviews The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) and Johnny Polo for Face To Face. Johnny Polo says he is so nauseous from the fans saying they didn't beat The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and that they are trying to duck The Steiners. On November 27th, The Steiners will get their shot, and if The Steiners beat The Quebecers, they will become the WWF Tag Team Champions. Johnny Polo says that will not happen however, as The Quebecers are the number one team in the sport today. Jacques congratulates Joe Fowler on his Halloween mask, then says The Quebecers are so hot Pat Riley is combing his hair like them. He says they have taken The Steiner Brothers seriously since they first met, and they will take them more seriously when they leave Madison Square Garden with the tag team titles.

We see footage of officials, referees and Lex Luger taking Tatanka out on a stretcher. It is reported that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) were unable to help as they were padlocked in their dressing room and were just released.

Next week: The 1-2-3 Kid! Crush! Rick Steiner vs. Quebecer Jacques!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for June 5, 1993

Before the next match, Papa Shango says he will be entering his dark world. Many men have entered his dark circle, but no man has ever left.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart beats Papa Shango with the Sharpshooter.

We see The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) play Royal Rumble on Super Nintendo, available this Tuesday.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat Tim McNeany and Scott Taylor. After the match, The Headshrinkers attack their opponents with a pineapple.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night, June 7th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. Billy Gunn and Scott Steiner will take on Fatu and Irwin R. Schyster. Also, Giant Gonzales, Harvey Wippleman, Doink and a host of others will also be there. WWF also returns to the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on Sunday night, June 27th. On that night, Crush faces Doink in a return bout, The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) for the WWF Tag Team Championships, and Yokozuna will face "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in a Lumberjack Match. Okerlund interviews Yokozuna and Duggan for Face To Face. Hacksaw says Memorial Day was a day for all Americans to show respect for all the veterans who put their lives on the line to keep freedom free, but now it's back to business and that this Lumberjack Match has been set up so Mr. Fuji doesn't stick his nose in the match. Mr. Fuji speaks for Yokozuna, and reminds Duggan that Memorial Day is giving the country of Japan a lot of money, and asks how the lumberjacks will get Yokozuna back in the ring if he somehow gets him out. Hacksaw says he will do it himself if he has to.

Kamala - without Reverend Slick, who is conspicuous by his absence - beats Phil Apollo.

We hear from The 1-2-3 Kid, who says that he was watching Superstars with his grandparents when he sees Razor Ramon offering him $5000 to get back in the ring with him. He says it is a really hard decision, but he cannot accept the money knowing what will happen to him in the ring.

"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats Jason Knight.

"Macho Man" Randy Savage speaks to the children of P.S. 384 in Brooklyn, New York.

Mr. Hughes beats Russ Greenberg. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Harvey Wippleman, who is so happy to have Mr. Hughes in his army, as he is rough, tough, mean, strong, powerful and takes no nonsense from anybody, just like him.

On the King of the Ring Report, we hear from Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji. Fuji says there is only one week left before Hulk Hogan meets Yokozuna for the WWF Championship which he claims Hogan stole. He says Hogan will be punished very severely and will scream in pain when Yokozuna squashes him and nobody sees him again. He says that Yokozuna will take the belt back to Japan where it belonds, where it be placed in a shrine from all to see. We then hear from Hogan, who says he has a bone to pick as he squares off with Yokozuna. He says that he will take care of all the family business, but this one is his and all the Hulkamaniacs, all of America and all the world will be watching him and wanting a ringside seat when he takes care of Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji. He says that Yokozuna will bow at his feet, and it wil be the "shaka-boom" heard all the world when he slams him onto the mat and sics Jimmy Hart on Mr. Fuji while he is at it. We then hear from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who says he is excited for the King of the Ring Tournament and focused, and that there is no way Bam Bam Bigelow is going to stop him.

Te Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Dale Wolfe and Gus Kantakaris.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night, June 7th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. He also advertises a show for the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, June 12th, with $2 off for all children under 12, and announces that Razor Ramon will face Shawn Michaels, Mr. Perfect goes up against "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, and Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka will square off in the squared circle that night. We also hear from The Undertaker with Paul Bearer and Giant Gonzales with Harvey Wippleman. Wippleman says The Undertaker will end up flat on his back when he faces Giant Gonzales again, as his career will come to an end and that there is nothing The Undertaker or Paul Bearer can do about it. Bearer says that Wippleman made the fatal mistake and that it will be the end of Giant Gonzales, as The Undertaker will pull out his eyeballs and spit into the open eyesockets of his soul. The Undertaker syas that the only question left to be answered is what will be done with the rotting carcass of Giant Gonzales.

Next week: Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster)! The Undertaker! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)! A special interview with Yokozuna! Razor Ramon!