Kevin Kelly interviews "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock in the ring. After we see some footage between Shamrock and The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Mark Henry) from last week, Shamrock is asked how much self-control he will be able to display. Shamrock says he has fought in no-holds-barred competitions all over the world, and for someone who has lost his temper a few times, he prides himself on his discipline which has saved him a couple of times. He then tells The Rock that when he steps into his zone, there will be a new Intercontinental Champion and everyone will find out who the real "People's Champion" is. The Rock shows up, followed by the rest of The Nation. The Rock says he is tired of hearing what Shamrock will do to him at WrestleMania, and tells him he couldn't last two minutes with any member of the Nation, much less him. He then tells Shamrock that if he can last two minutes against any member of the Nation, he'll give him a shot at the Intercontinental Championship tonight. D'Lo Brown ends up being picked by The Rock against his will, but it turns out he's acting when he hits Shamrock from behind.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats D'Lo Brown in an impromptu 2-minute match by disqualification with just seconds left after "The Rock" Rocky Maivia hits Shamrock from behind with a chair as he has D'Lo in the ankle lock. The Rock hits Shamrock in the head with the chair when Shamrock dares him to, and Faarooq takes the chair away from The Rock and argues with him before he can do any more damage. Referees and officials check on Shamrock as The Rock and Faarooq leave.
During the break, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock tried to get back on his feet, but fell over even. It is announced that Shamrock has suffered a concussion, and Shamrock does not want to go to a hospital.
Sable shows up without "Marvelous" Marc Mero, and calls out Luna Vachon, saying she's had it with her and that it's time to settle it once and for all. She challenges Luna to a one-on-one fight tonight, and if she has any guts, she'll be here so she can kick Luna's ass.
After Sable leaves, the Phoenix Suns Gorilla shows up and gets crazy for the crowd. He then guests on commentary for the next match - even though he says absolutely nothing - and briefly wears Jim Ross' hat. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett then shows up on a horse before the next match.
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Tom Brandi with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock is finally taken to the hospital. "The Rock" Rocky Maivia then interrupts Kevin Kelly, and demands that the WWF find somebody worthy of facing him after the beating Shamrock received, and says that if Shamrock is still alive, he can enjoy WrestleMania from the comfort of his own home.
We see a video package detailing the path that "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels has taken to WrestleMania.
The Phoenix Suns Gorilla is shooting balled-up T-shirts into the crowd before the next match. Mosh tells The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) that they're the ones who are handicapped in their handicap match as they are stuck with Jim Cornette. Cornette grabs the microphone and tells the ref to start the match, saying "We'll see who's gonna win."
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) and Jim Cornette in a 3-on-2 handicap match. After the match, The Headbangers finally get Cornette in the ring, but they are attacked from behind by two men in blue and gold: Bob Holly (who is now blonde) and Bart Gunn, who haven't been seen in many months. They make quick work of The Headbangers, then Cornette grabs the microphone. He then says that for the last eight years, he has been asked to bring back The Midnight Express, and introduces "Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn as The New Midnight Express. He then sicks The New Midnight Express on the original Rock 'n Roll Express, saying that it is their fault that wrestlers are putting their hands on him and that The Headbangers are still NWA tag champs.
Gennifer Flowers tells "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels that he can be her boy toy any time, tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin that if they got together it would be anything but "stone cold," and tells The Undertaker that she can make him rise from the dead as she says she's coming to WrestleMania to have some fun.
The Phoenix Suns Gorilla shows up once again, but this time so does Kane and Paul Bearer. Kane gives the Gorilla a choke slam and a Tombstone Piledriver.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
Owen Hart guests on commentary for the next match. He says he will be at WrestleMania whether his ankle is 100% or not.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn) show up with a shiny new dumpster with the words "Jack's House" written on one side and the Outlaws' names on the back. Road Dogg says the Outlaws are why Chippendales are out of business and that he will take the garbage out before taking the laundry out. He then tells Chainsaw Charlie that if he makes it to WrestleMania 14, he will live to rue the day he was born as the Outlaws will retain the tag titles. Road Dogg continues to mock Charlie through the microphone during the match.
Chainsaw Charlie beats "Badd Ass" Billy Gunn by disqualification when "Road Dog" Jesse James hits Chainsaw Charlie with one of the tag team title belts. Chainsaw Chalie knocks him out of the ring, then hits a DDT on Gunn on the title belt. Charlie then goes after James, and Cactus Jack shows up. Charlie is then handed a bungee cord, and hogties James' feet together with it. Cactus Jack then pulls a rope down, and Road Dogg is hung upside-down from his feet. Charlie goes after Billy Gunn as Cactus Jack pulls the rope down, and tells Road Dog not to leave his partner's side, then tells him he doesn't know how to get him down and that "[his] ass better call somebody."
Jim Ross interviews Luna Vachon and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust backstage. Luna says that nobody is going to tell her what to do, or when to do it. She calls Sable "a little ignorant slut" and tells her she'll give her another makeover tonight, but only when she decides to.
WWF owner Vince McMahon enters the ring and is interviewed by Kevin Kelly. Vince says it was a very unfortunate and very unprofessional confrontation between himself and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin last week. After we see the footage from last week, and did not appreciate how Austin treated him. He believes in giving him the benefit of the doubt, as he was stunned by the mental acumen of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels when Michaels brought "Iron" Mike Tyson into D-Generation X (Shawn, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna). After seeing the footage of Austin coercing Vince into hitting him, Vince says he did not hit Austin last week as he does what he does from a professional standpoint for WWF fans all over the world, and that he was saving the main event for WrestleMania, and asks "How could "Stone Cold" Steve Austin compete against Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania with a broken jaw?" Vince then says he does what he does from a professional standpoint for WWF fans all over the world again being ordered out of the ring, and that it would not have looked good in any way had he taken Austin down. When asked if he wants to see "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as WWF Champion, it doesn't matter what he thinks and that it matters what the WWF fans think, and if Austin would be reasonable and be molded into a respectable WWF champion, it would be one thing, but if he is WWF Champion as he is now, it would be a corporate public relations nightmare. He then tells everyone that he's not so sure if anybody, much less Austin, could handle the truth. He then says it's not just a no, but a "hell no." Vince then tells Austin that's the bottom line, because Vince McMahon said so.
We see a video package detailing the path that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has taken to WrestleMania.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up, confronting him for taking the European Championship from him and "hiding behind a commentary table." He asks if Owen is a man, and says a man wouldn't run and cower behind a desk and would accept a challenge. He tells Owen to get in the ring and defend the European title so he can kick his ass. Owen calls Triple H a coward for challenging him when his ankle is hurt. Triple H then shoves Owen down, but Owen splashes water into Triple H's face. That is enough for Owen to go after Triple H, starting a match.
Triple H beats Owen Hart by referee stoppage with an ankle lock to win the WWF European Championship when Chyna shows up, smacks a baseball bat into Owen Hart's injured ankle and rolls Owen Hart into the ring. Triple H tells Owen Hart to get out or else he'll send him back home in a wheelchair.
The one-on-one confrontation between Luna Vachon and Sable ends in yet another brouhaha that referees, officials, "Marvelous" Marc Mero and The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust have to break up. Sable eventually gets her hands on Luna, and twists her knee in the process. The lights then go dark again and Kane and Paul Bearer show up, and Mero rushes out of the ring, leave Sable along with Kane and Bearer. Before Kane can get his hands on Sable, however, the lights go out, and The Undertaker appears at the top of the TitanTron. He tells Kane that at WrestleMania 14, he will strike him down with anger and furious vengeance, and that he will deliver him to the fiery pits of eternal damnation. Kane will know his name as the Lord of Darkness. Having felt Kane's wrath, Kane will soon feel his. He tells Kane it is too late to turn back, and the only thing he can do now is rest in peace. A lightning bolt strikes a coffin, revealing an effigy of Kane which soon catches fire to end the show.
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Tuesday, March 17, 1998
Saturday, March 7, 1998
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for March 7, 1998
"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Tom Brandi with the Figure Four Leg Lock following the distraction by Tennessee Lee. After the match, Tennessee Lee brags about being Jarrett's promoter, then Jarrett puts himself on a pedestal.
The Raw St. Patrick Day's special is this Tuesday night at 9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central on USA Network!
WrestleMania 14 is two weeks away!
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper), one half of Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Miguel Perez) and the other half of Los Boricuas (Jose Castillo and Jose Estrada Jr.) in a Four Corners Tag Team Match. During he match, The Jackyl and Kurrgan show up, and The Jackyl leads Sniper to the back, leaving Recon on his own. Afterwards, both halves of Los Boricuas argue with one another, and Skull and 8-Ball take advantage of the situation to win the match.
We look back at Rhythm and Blues' (The Honky Tonk Man and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine) entrance at WrestleMania 6, courtesy of M&Ms.
The Jackal guests on commentary for the next match.
Kurrgan beats Jason Ahrndt via pinfall with the Paralyzer. After the match, The Jackyl walks to the back while Kurrgan carries Ahrndt to the back with the Paralyzer still applied.
The D-Generation X T-shirt and Hat is available $25 each with $6 shipping and handling or $39.99 for both with $9 shipping and handling!
D'Lo Brown beats Robert Gibson after Jim Cornette distracts referee Jack Doan, allowing Kama Mustafa to double-team Gibson along with D'Lo.
Updates on the matches, Superstars and celebrities are available on Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Line!
The Raw St. Patrick Day's special is this Tuesday night at 9 PM Eastern, 8 PM Central on USA Network!
WrestleMania 14 is two weeks away!
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper), one half of Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Miguel Perez) and the other half of Los Boricuas (Jose Castillo and Jose Estrada Jr.) in a Four Corners Tag Team Match. During he match, The Jackyl and Kurrgan show up, and The Jackyl leads Sniper to the back, leaving Recon on his own. Afterwards, both halves of Los Boricuas argue with one another, and Skull and 8-Ball take advantage of the situation to win the match.
We look back at Rhythm and Blues' (The Honky Tonk Man and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine) entrance at WrestleMania 6, courtesy of M&Ms.
The Jackal guests on commentary for the next match.
Kurrgan beats Jason Ahrndt via pinfall with the Paralyzer. After the match, The Jackyl walks to the back while Kurrgan carries Ahrndt to the back with the Paralyzer still applied.
The D-Generation X T-shirt and Hat is available $25 each with $6 shipping and handling or $39.99 for both with $9 shipping and handling!
D'Lo Brown beats Robert Gibson after Jim Cornette distracts referee Jack Doan, allowing Kama Mustafa to double-team Gibson along with D'Lo.
Updates on the matches, Superstars and celebrities are available on Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Line!
Saturday, February 28, 1998
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for February 28, 1998
Aguila beats Pirata Morgan.
The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) beats The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) after Barry Windham hits Phineas I. Godwinn in the back with Jim Cornette's tennis racket as the referee is pre-occupied with the action at ringside.
We hear from Owen Hart, who says he is so elated now that he can get his hands on "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who has been a thorn in his side ever since he came back to the WWF. He cannot wait to end his career at WrestleMania 14, and while he is WWF European Champion, he did not get to this point like he wanted. It was satisfying to beat Goldust for the title, but it is not the same as beating Triple H's face in, which he plans to do before putting Triple H in the Sharpshooter and making him suffer for making his life a living hell. D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna) might have gotten personal with him, but so will he, and he will leave as the European Champion.
WrestleMania 14 is four weeks away!
We hear from Pete Rose, who announces that he will be at WrestleMania 14.
Tom Brandi beats Jesus Castillo despite Castillo working on Brandi's left knee.
The limited-edition D-Generation X T-shirt is now available for $25 plus $6 shipping and handling!
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) stretch comedian Carrot Top out in an advertisement for Carrot Top's upcoming new movie Chairman of the Board, coming to theaters March 13th. (The movie is a massive critical and commercial failure and is regarded as one of the worst movies ever made.)
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) after Chainz hits Pierre with a splash from the top rope behind the referee's back. During the match, it is announced that information on a potential match between Sable and Luna Vachon is now available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) beats The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) after Barry Windham hits Phineas I. Godwinn in the back with Jim Cornette's tennis racket as the referee is pre-occupied with the action at ringside.
We hear from Owen Hart, who says he is so elated now that he can get his hands on "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who has been a thorn in his side ever since he came back to the WWF. He cannot wait to end his career at WrestleMania 14, and while he is WWF European Champion, he did not get to this point like he wanted. It was satisfying to beat Goldust for the title, but it is not the same as beating Triple H's face in, which he plans to do before putting Triple H in the Sharpshooter and making him suffer for making his life a living hell. D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna) might have gotten personal with him, but so will he, and he will leave as the European Champion.
WrestleMania 14 is four weeks away!
We hear from Pete Rose, who announces that he will be at WrestleMania 14.
Tom Brandi beats Jesus Castillo despite Castillo working on Brandi's left knee.
The limited-edition D-Generation X T-shirt is now available for $25 plus $6 shipping and handling!
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) stretch comedian Carrot Top out in an advertisement for Carrot Top's upcoming new movie Chairman of the Board, coming to theaters March 13th. (The movie is a massive critical and commercial failure and is regarded as one of the worst movies ever made.)
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) after Chainz hits Pierre with a splash from the top rope behind the referee's back. During the match, it is announced that information on a potential match between Sable and Luna Vachon is now available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
Saturday, February 14, 1998
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for February 14, 1998
Kurrgan beats Lance Jade by pinfall with the Paralyzer. During the match, The Jackal is seen preaching about his revolution at a podium on a platform that drops down from the top of the arena. After the match, The Jackal slaps Kurrgan to get him to break the hold.
We hear from The Rock, who says he needs no introduction as he mentions that he has single-handedly beaten all of the opponents in his match at No Way Out and that The Nation will leave as winners at No Way Out.
WrestleMania 14 is six weeks away!
The Honky Tonk Man is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.
The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) beat The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) after The Disciples of Apocalypse end up catching Jim Cornette's tennis racket when Cornette tosses it into the ring and use it as a weapon. The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) retain the NWA World Tag Team Championships. During the match, it is announced that last-minute reports regarding the physical condition of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels by Jim Ross are available on the WWF Superstar Line.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat Flash Funk and Tom Brandi.
We hear from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who says that there is no way out of getting their ass kicked for D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley) and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) after all of their shenanigans. He then says he does not care what shape Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie are in on Sunday, and that he will drop Owen Hart on his head if he gets in his way.
Owen Hart beats Jesus Castillo. During the match, the rest of Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada Jr.) show up to watch from ringside, and attack Owen Hart when referee Jimmy Korderas is not looking. As Korderas id dealing with them, Owen Hart locks in the Sharpshooter, and referee Mike Chioda runs in to call for the bell when Jesus Castillo submits.
We hear from The Rock, who says he needs no introduction as he mentions that he has single-handedly beaten all of the opponents in his match at No Way Out and that The Nation will leave as winners at No Way Out.
WrestleMania 14 is six weeks away!
The Honky Tonk Man is the special guest ring announcer for the next match.
The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) beat The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) after The Disciples of Apocalypse end up catching Jim Cornette's tennis racket when Cornette tosses it into the ring and use it as a weapon. The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) retain the NWA World Tag Team Championships. During the match, it is announced that last-minute reports regarding the physical condition of "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels by Jim Ross are available on the WWF Superstar Line.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat Flash Funk and Tom Brandi.
We hear from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who says that there is no way out of getting their ass kicked for D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley) and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) after all of their shenanigans. He then says he does not care what shape Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie are in on Sunday, and that he will drop Owen Hart on his head if he gets in his way.
Owen Hart beats Jesus Castillo. During the match, the rest of Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada Jr.) show up to watch from ringside, and attack Owen Hart when referee Jimmy Korderas is not looking. As Korderas id dealing with them, Owen Hart locks in the Sharpshooter, and referee Mike Chioda runs in to call for the bell when Jesus Castillo submits.
Saturday, February 7, 1998
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for February 7, 1998
Brian Christopher and Flash Flanagan beat Taka Michinoku and Pantera after Flanagan rakes Taka's eyes, Christopher scoops slams Taka and Pantera inadvertently hits Taka with a moonsault from the top rope. After the match, Pantera attacks Taka.
The 100% wool Raw Is War varsity jacket with genuine leather sleeves and custom-embroidered Raw Is War logo on the back is now available for $199.99 plus $21 shipping and handling!
Los Boricuas (Miguel Perez and Jose Estrada Jr.) beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) after The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) show up and Henry hits Jacques in the back of the head with a slop bucket. It is announced that coverage of the events leading up to the WrestleMania press conference is available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
We hear from Owen Hart, who says that the eight-man tag match at No Way Out started as a personal matter between himself and D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna), but it has become more personal, and at No Way Out, he has lunatics in his corner in the form of Cactus Jack, Terry Funk and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. He wants D-Generation X and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn badly, as there is no way out and his team of lunatics want them just as badly and are building up their energy for the match. On Sunday, there will be no way out, and they will get the job done.
Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Jesus Castillo) beat The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn). During the match, The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) show up to watch the match from afar, then attack Henry as referee Earl Hebner's back is turned to get revenge on The Godwinns, giving Los Boricuas the win.
We hear from The New Age Outlaws. Billy Gun says that everything will be bigger and better in Texas this Sunday when they come to town for No Way Out. He and Road Dogg brag about almost killing Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, and Billy Gunn says that had they been given one more second, they would have almost killed Owen Hart. As for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, he is no longer "the baddest S.O.B. in the World Wrestling Federation" and that they are as likely to kill him off, too. Road Dogg says they have pulled Austin's punk card, but now they get the chance to get their hands around their throats. They tell Austin to bring his team, as they are teaming with D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) and there is no way out in Texas.
WrestleMania 14 is seven weeks away!
Sunny is special guest ring announcer for the next match.
The Rock beats Tom Brandi.
The 100% wool Raw Is War varsity jacket with genuine leather sleeves and custom-embroidered Raw Is War logo on the back is now available for $199.99 plus $21 shipping and handling!
Los Boricuas (Miguel Perez and Jose Estrada Jr.) beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) after The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) show up and Henry hits Jacques in the back of the head with a slop bucket. It is announced that coverage of the events leading up to the WrestleMania press conference is available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
We hear from Owen Hart, who says that the eight-man tag match at No Way Out started as a personal matter between himself and D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna), but it has become more personal, and at No Way Out, he has lunatics in his corner in the form of Cactus Jack, Terry Funk and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. He wants D-Generation X and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn badly, as there is no way out and his team of lunatics want them just as badly and are building up their energy for the match. On Sunday, there will be no way out, and they will get the job done.
Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Jesus Castillo) beat The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn). During the match, The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) show up to watch the match from afar, then attack Henry as referee Earl Hebner's back is turned to get revenge on The Godwinns, giving Los Boricuas the win.
We hear from The New Age Outlaws. Billy Gun says that everything will be bigger and better in Texas this Sunday when they come to town for No Way Out. He and Road Dogg brag about almost killing Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie, and Billy Gunn says that had they been given one more second, they would have almost killed Owen Hart. As for "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, he is no longer "the baddest S.O.B. in the World Wrestling Federation" and that they are as likely to kill him off, too. Road Dogg says they have pulled Austin's punk card, but now they get the chance to get their hands around their throats. They tell Austin to bring his team, as they are teaming with D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) and there is no way out in Texas.
WrestleMania 14 is seven weeks away!
Sunny is special guest ring announcer for the next match.
The Rock beats Tom Brandi.
Monday, January 19, 1998
Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 19, 1998
In loving memory of Juanita McMahon, 1916-1998.
Paul Bearer comes out to The Undertaker's music. He responds to the "You suck!" chants by saying "Well, if I do, I must be good!" before saying that he had the fans in the palms of his hands. He says that he should have gotten a Golden Globe Award for his interview from two weeks ago, and laughs about Kane and The Undertaker saluting each other last week on Raw, saying that's when he had everyone fooled. He says that it was the first time in seven years that The Undertaker smiled, then brags about how he and Kane set The Undertaker - and his casket - on fire at Royal Rumble. Bearer says that his plans from the last six months have come to pass, and The Undertaker is gone, never to return. All of a sudden, The Undertaker's music hits and the lights go out. Druids bring out the casket from last night's match and slowly wheel it to the ring. The casket door opens...and Kane is inside. Kane climbs out, and Paul Bearer proclaims Kane to be the last surviving member of The Undertaker's family.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) say that last night, they proved Owen Hart is a loser who can't cut it and should pack his bags and head down south. He also says that Shawn proved once again that he is the showstopper when he beat The Undertaker again. Shawn says he tossed and turned last night, guilt-ridden at what happened to The Undertaker. He wants the fans to know that DX is not all bad, and says they will bring back The Undertaker tonight.
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) vs. The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Kama Mustafa, D'Lo Brown) ends in a double disqualification when all six men get in the ring and the match gets out of control. After the match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Strongest Man" get in the ring to help out The Nation, then "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and Ahmed Johnson run in to help out The Disciples of Apocalypse. The D.O.A., Ahmed Johnson and Ken Shamrock end up standing tall when the brawl is over.
A hearse has arrived at the arena...
Vic Venom advertises an offer for both WWF and Raw Magazine for $29.98 or a year of either magazine for $19.98.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero forces Sable to wear a boxer's jacket with "Property of 'Marveluos' Marc Mero" on the back. When Mero orders Sable to disrobe him, Tom Brandi moves Sable out of the way and attacks Mero from behind, starting the match.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero beats Tom Brandi after hitting Brandi with a low blow as Sable unintentionally distracts the referee from the apron prior to the TKO. During the match, someone delivers flowers to Sable from an unknown source. Mero sees this and demands to know who the flowers came drom before telling Sable to go to the back. Sable stays at ringside with the flowers. After the match
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) find the hearse parked outside of the arena. They prepare to attack The Undertaker as soon as he comes out, but when Shawn and Triple H open the door, a bunch of young ladies are in the hearse instead.
A limousine arrives to the arena, and out comes Shane McMahon and "Iron" Mike Tyson.
The returning Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie by disqualification after Cactus Jack puts the referee in the Mandible Claw for telling him he's not the legal man in the match. After the match, The Quebecers and the team of Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie continue to go at it until Cactus Jack scares The Quebecers away with his barbed wire baseball bat.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) asks some of the mini wrestlers if they've seen The Undertaker.
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen backstage with some WWF officials.
Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match, who says that he has made this a match for the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship to prove that NWA has more talent than WWF does and as part of his plan to put WWF back in the NWA fold once and for all.
Jeff Jarrett retains the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship against Blackjack Bradshaw after Jim Cornette distracts the referee. Blackjack Bradshaw fights off The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), but is inadvertently clotheslined by Blackjack Windham. After the match, Bradshaw fights Jarrett as well as The Rock 'n Roll Express, but is double-crossed by Windham, who joins Jarrett and The Rock 'n Roll Express in Jim Cornette's group of NWA wrestlers, effectively ending The New Blackjacks.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) are in the locker room. Shawn says that he can't find The Undertaker anywhere...then the locker room light go dim...
WWF celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
The Undertaker's music hits. All of a sudden, The Undertaker comes down from the roof of the arena on a harness. The Undertaker is then seen in the middle of the ring, then it is revealed to be "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels all along. "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up wearing a blue barbecue apron saying "S*ck the cook" and Chyna shows up with a barebecue grill. Triple H has a bag, containing chef's hats, metal tongs, a bag of marshmallows, a bag of hot dogs, and a giant sausage that Chyna pulls out when Triple H says he and Shawn have "jumbo weenies" before making fun of The Undertaker being set on fire last night. Triple H says he hopes Owen Hart enjoyed his royal stumble last night, before offering him his opportunity for revenge on a silver platter next week on Raw for the European Championship, and says it won't matter if he's injured as he can beat him any time he wants and end it for good. As for "all the California girls out there," there's no need to ride Space Mountain as it's old, broken down and bleached blonde. If they want to see the stars, call him, as he's got the rocket if they've got the ride. Shawn says he'd like to give The Undertaker another chance to become WWF Champion, but he's already beaten him three times and he's still WWF Champion. Shawn then focuses on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, saying he's next on the list, He says he's been there and done that as far as the tag team and Intercontinental titles are concerned, and that there is one more mountain for Austin to climb, and he owns that mountain as he says so. Shawn tells Austin he has quite a winning streak going, then tells Austin that if he asks around, he'll find out he lays down for absolutely nobody.
In Your House: No Way Out! comes to pay-per-view Sunday, February 15th!
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets both The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Sunny backstage.
The Honky Tonk Man guests on commentary for the next match.
Owen Hart, Taka Michinoku and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beats Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) with a Sharpshooter to Jesus Castillo, Jr. During the match, it is announced that the encore for Royal Rumble is tomorrow night on pay-per-view at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central. After the match, Owen Hart accepts "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley's challenge for the WWF European Championship next week.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Mark Henry) backstage.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia beats Ahmed Johnson after "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up and hits Ahmed in the back with a steel chair when the referee isn't looking. After the match, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" rushes in, and The Rock retreats.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie backstage.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) backstage.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) come out in overalls, with Billy Gunn carrying a stuffed pig. Road Dogg tells The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) they have no beef with them, and hopes they are happy with getting their way and getting their title shot. He wants a chance to talk this over, as they are still fans of southern justice, but The Godwinns are ready to fight them at this point.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) after Billy Gunn hits Phineas I. Godwinn with the stuffed pig behind the referee's back. After the match, Henry O. Godwinn looks in the stuffed pick and finds half a brick in it.
Will it be "a macho week" in the WWF? Find out on Option 3 at midnight Eastern Time on the WWF Superstar Line.
Vince McMahon shows up and introduces "Iron" Mike Tyson, who says it is a pleasure to be here after being a WWF fan for a long time. Before Vince can finish an announcement involving Tyson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, with referees and officials quickly following. Austin says he's sick and tired of seeing "Iron" Mike Tyson shaking everyone's hands to the point that he's throwing up in the back. He respects what Tyson has done in the boxing world, but when Tyson steps in the ring, he's messing with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin says he wants a piece of Tyson, and tells him he's looking into the eyes of the WWF's toughest son-of-a-bitch, saying he can beat him any day of the week and twice on Sundays. He then flips Tyson off, and Tyson shoves Austin back. This leads to a massive brouhaha in the back, and both men have to be held back from one another. Near the end of the show, Vince yells "You ruined it, damn it! You ruined it!" at Austin, who flips Vince off with both hands just as he is about to be carried off to the back.
At the end of the show, Vince McMahon is seen profusely apologizing to "Iron" Mike Tyson, who wants a piece of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Paul Bearer comes out to The Undertaker's music. He responds to the "You suck!" chants by saying "Well, if I do, I must be good!" before saying that he had the fans in the palms of his hands. He says that he should have gotten a Golden Globe Award for his interview from two weeks ago, and laughs about Kane and The Undertaker saluting each other last week on Raw, saying that's when he had everyone fooled. He says that it was the first time in seven years that The Undertaker smiled, then brags about how he and Kane set The Undertaker - and his casket - on fire at Royal Rumble. Bearer says that his plans from the last six months have come to pass, and The Undertaker is gone, never to return. All of a sudden, The Undertaker's music hits and the lights go out. Druids bring out the casket from last night's match and slowly wheel it to the ring. The casket door opens...and Kane is inside. Kane climbs out, and Paul Bearer proclaims Kane to be the last surviving member of The Undertaker's family.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) say that last night, they proved Owen Hart is a loser who can't cut it and should pack his bags and head down south. He also says that Shawn proved once again that he is the showstopper when he beat The Undertaker again. Shawn says he tossed and turned last night, guilt-ridden at what happened to The Undertaker. He wants the fans to know that DX is not all bad, and says they will bring back The Undertaker tonight.
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball) vs. The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, Kama Mustafa, D'Lo Brown) ends in a double disqualification when all six men get in the ring and the match gets out of control. After the match, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Strongest Man" get in the ring to help out The Nation, then "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock and Ahmed Johnson run in to help out The Disciples of Apocalypse. The D.O.A., Ahmed Johnson and Ken Shamrock end up standing tall when the brawl is over.
A hearse has arrived at the arena...
Vic Venom advertises an offer for both WWF and Raw Magazine for $29.98 or a year of either magazine for $19.98.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero forces Sable to wear a boxer's jacket with "Property of 'Marveluos' Marc Mero" on the back. When Mero orders Sable to disrobe him, Tom Brandi moves Sable out of the way and attacks Mero from behind, starting the match.
"Marvelous" Marc Mero beats Tom Brandi after hitting Brandi with a low blow as Sable unintentionally distracts the referee from the apron prior to the TKO. During the match, someone delivers flowers to Sable from an unknown source. Mero sees this and demands to know who the flowers came drom before telling Sable to go to the back. Sable stays at ringside with the flowers. After the match
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) find the hearse parked outside of the arena. They prepare to attack The Undertaker as soon as he comes out, but when Shawn and Triple H open the door, a bunch of young ladies are in the hearse instead.
A limousine arrives to the arena, and out comes Shane McMahon and "Iron" Mike Tyson.
The returning Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie by disqualification after Cactus Jack puts the referee in the Mandible Claw for telling him he's not the legal man in the match. After the match, The Quebecers and the team of Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie continue to go at it until Cactus Jack scares The Quebecers away with his barbed wire baseball bat.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) asks some of the mini wrestlers if they've seen The Undertaker.
"Iron" Mike Tyson is seen backstage with some WWF officials.
Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match, who says that he has made this a match for the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship to prove that NWA has more talent than WWF does and as part of his plan to put WWF back in the NWA fold once and for all.
Jeff Jarrett retains the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship against Blackjack Bradshaw after Jim Cornette distracts the referee. Blackjack Bradshaw fights off The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), but is inadvertently clotheslined by Blackjack Windham. After the match, Bradshaw fights Jarrett as well as The Rock 'n Roll Express, but is double-crossed by Windham, who joins Jarrett and The Rock 'n Roll Express in Jim Cornette's group of NWA wrestlers, effectively ending The New Blackjacks.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) are in the locker room. Shawn says that he can't find The Undertaker anywhere...then the locker room light go dim...
WWF celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
The Undertaker's music hits. All of a sudden, The Undertaker comes down from the roof of the arena on a harness. The Undertaker is then seen in the middle of the ring, then it is revealed to be "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels all along. "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows up wearing a blue barbecue apron saying "S*ck the cook" and Chyna shows up with a barebecue grill. Triple H has a bag, containing chef's hats, metal tongs, a bag of marshmallows, a bag of hot dogs, and a giant sausage that Chyna pulls out when Triple H says he and Shawn have "jumbo weenies" before making fun of The Undertaker being set on fire last night. Triple H says he hopes Owen Hart enjoyed his royal stumble last night, before offering him his opportunity for revenge on a silver platter next week on Raw for the European Championship, and says it won't matter if he's injured as he can beat him any time he wants and end it for good. As for "all the California girls out there," there's no need to ride Space Mountain as it's old, broken down and bleached blonde. If they want to see the stars, call him, as he's got the rocket if they've got the ride. Shawn says he'd like to give The Undertaker another chance to become WWF Champion, but he's already beaten him three times and he's still WWF Champion. Shawn then focuses on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, saying he's next on the list, He says he's been there and done that as far as the tag team and Intercontinental titles are concerned, and that there is one more mountain for Austin to climb, and he owns that mountain as he says so. Shawn tells Austin he has quite a winning streak going, then tells Austin that if he asks around, he'll find out he lays down for absolutely nobody.
In Your House: No Way Out! comes to pay-per-view Sunday, February 15th!
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets both The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) and Sunny backstage.
The Honky Tonk Man guests on commentary for the next match.
Owen Hart, Taka Michinoku and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beats Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) with a Sharpshooter to Jesus Castillo, Jr. During the match, it is announced that the encore for Royal Rumble is tomorrow night on pay-per-view at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central. After the match, Owen Hart accepts "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley's challenge for the WWF European Championship next week.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets The Nation of Domination (Faarooq, D'Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, "The Rock" Rocky Maivia, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Mark Henry) backstage.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia beats Ahmed Johnson after "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shows up and hits Ahmed in the back with a steel chair when the referee isn't looking. After the match, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" rushes in, and The Rock retreats.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie backstage.
"Iron" Mike Tyson meets D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) backstage.
Before the next match, The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) come out in overalls, with Billy Gunn carrying a stuffed pig. Road Dogg tells The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) they have no beef with them, and hopes they are happy with getting their way and getting their title shot. He wants a chance to talk this over, as they are still fans of southern justice, but The Godwinns are ready to fight them at this point.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) after Billy Gunn hits Phineas I. Godwinn with the stuffed pig behind the referee's back. After the match, Henry O. Godwinn looks in the stuffed pick and finds half a brick in it.
Will it be "a macho week" in the WWF? Find out on Option 3 at midnight Eastern Time on the WWF Superstar Line.
Vince McMahon shows up and introduces "Iron" Mike Tyson, who says it is a pleasure to be here after being a WWF fan for a long time. Before Vince can finish an announcement involving Tyson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up, with referees and officials quickly following. Austin says he's sick and tired of seeing "Iron" Mike Tyson shaking everyone's hands to the point that he's throwing up in the back. He respects what Tyson has done in the boxing world, but when Tyson steps in the ring, he's messing with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin says he wants a piece of Tyson, and tells him he's looking into the eyes of the WWF's toughest son-of-a-bitch, saying he can beat him any day of the week and twice on Sundays. He then flips Tyson off, and Tyson shoves Austin back. This leads to a massive brouhaha in the back, and both men have to be held back from one another. Near the end of the show, Vince yells "You ruined it, damn it! You ruined it!" at Austin, who flips Vince off with both hands just as he is about to be carried off to the back.
At the end of the show, Vince McMahon is seen profusely apologizing to "Iron" Mike Tyson, who wants a piece of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Monday, January 5, 1998
Raw Deal - Raw recap for January 5, 1998
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is outside of the arena. He says that everyone is gunning for him in the Royal Rumble match, but Austin says that's not happening as he strikes first and that he's got everyone else's number. He says will do unto others before they do unto him, and tells the television viewing audience to kick back, not touch that dial and watch him raise hell.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats Faarooq with the ankle lock. "The Rock" Rocky Maivia shows up in the middle of the match, and talks strategy with Kama Mustafa and D'Lo Brown, much to Brown's and Kama's confusion. Kama and Faarooq argue after the match, then The Rock confronts Shamrock in the ring. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up and hits both Shamrock and The Rock with Stone Cold Stunners before leaving through the crowd.
Royal Rumble is live on pay-per-view January 18th!
Jim Cornette escorts two men to the ring, and one of them is holding a championship belt. He talks about his commentary from last week where he said there needs to be more respect for tradition and good, old-fashioned competition in the WWF. He has taken matters into his own hands and has flown Howard Brody and Dennis Coralluzzo, respectively the president and vice-president of the National Wrestling Alliance, the oldest and - at one time - the world's largest sanctioning body in professional wrestling. He says that the NWA stands for tradition, and announces that the winner of the next contest will be the winner of the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship. The contestants are Barry Windham - formerly known in the WWF as Blackjack Windham - and Jeff Jarrett. Cornette then guests on commentary for the match.
Jeff Jarrett beats Barry Windham to become the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion after Dennis Coralluzzo distracts the referee and Jim Cornette smacks Barry Windham in the back with his tennis racket during a superplex attempt. Windham hits the superplex, but Jarrett gets the pin. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin then shows up, hits Jarrett with a Stone Cold Stunner, and mocks Jarrett's trademark strut before leaving through the crowd.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin that they are both marked men at the Royal Rumble match, and he can't wait to eliminate 28 other men so he can have him alone in the ring.
Sunny is guest ring announcer for the next match, and The Jackyl guests on commentary. Despite his absence, The Jackyl assures that Kurrgan the Interrogator is in the back and can be called out at a moment's notice.
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper). Kurrgan the Interrogator shows up just before the match ends, and helps Recon and Sniper annihilate Skull and 8-Ball. The Jackyl gets in to the ring to slap Kurrgan in the face to remove his clawhold on one of the bikers.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) show up. Triple H is wheeled out on a wheelchair by Chyna, and it is confirmed that Triple H will have to get surgery in Birmingham, Alabama for his dislocated knee. Triple H says Chyna's breasts are like the sun: "You're not supposed to look at it, but once you start, you can't turn away." He tells Owen Hart that he has officially gone from being the hunter to being the hunted, saying that Owen was tossing threats around a few days ago only to find out he didn't have to goods to back up his words. He says that Owen stepped up to the plate without a bat and that he had to supply the lumber. He then tells all the ladies that "there's plenty more wood where that came from." He then challenges Owen to come out to the ring so he can flush him down the toilet for good, and he'll even go as far as call Shawn and Chyna off. Owen appears on the TitanTron, saying he won't exchange words with him. He says that Triple H was cocky last week, but now it's getting personal. He says he has compassion in his black heart, and he hopes Triple H heals so he can break the other knee, as he has a black heart and black hearts feel no pain. Triple H tells Owen to watch his back, as "DX is bigger than all of us."
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
Owen Hart beats Savio Vega. D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) show up during the match and watch from the stage, and the rest of Los Boricuas (Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada, Jesus Castillo Jr.) is booted out of the ring by another referee during the match. Jesus Castillo Jr. tries to intefere as Owen has the Sharpshooter locked in despite this, but Owen Hart drop kicks him off the ring apron and rolls up Savio Vega for the win before going after D-Generation X. Before that can happen, he is attacked from behind by Savio Vega and the rest of Los Boricuas, who bring Owen to Triple H so he can slap him. WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, referees and officials have to restore order, and we see Triple H pay off Savio Vega for bringing Owen to him.
Paul Bearer shows up in a distraught mood, and with a mustache back on his face. He hopes "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michael destroys The Undertaker at Royal Rumble, and curses the ground and despises the air that The Undertaker walks on and breathes, respectively. He tells 'Taker he hates his guts, and says it's because of him that he has lost Kane. He says that The Undertaker's actions have poisoned Kane's mind, and that Kane has left him and he can't find him. He tells Kane he knows he's watching him, and asks Kane to listen to him as he has taken care of him for all those years. He asks Kane to come home.
It is found out that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has attacked "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) check on Henry.
Marc Mero vs. Tom Brandi ends in a no-contest. During the match, Brandi knocks Mero out of the ring and into Sable, and Mero yells at Sable - who hurts her ankle on Mero's way down - for being where he landed. Brandi checks on Sable after punching Mero in the back, but Mero takes advantage. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin then shows up, hits Mero with a Stone Cold Stunner, looks at Sable and smiles, then heads back to the back.
The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust shows up with a different, funk-based entrance theme as he shows up in a 1970s-inspired get-up, complete with blackface and an afro on his head as he carries a boombox to the ring.
Flash Funk beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust by disqualification after Luna Vachon is caught pushing Flash Funk off the top rope by the referee. After Goldust hits Flash Funk with the Curtain Call, Vader shows up and goes after Goldust, forcing Goldust to retreat.
We see a video package of Steve Blackman.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) when The Headbangers miss with the Stage Dive. The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) show up and watch from the stage during the match, but eventually head back to the back. After the match, Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie show up and scare the Outlaws away.
Don King, registered promoter of Mike Tyson, announces that Mike Tyson will be part of WrestleMania 14, and when the deal is final, he and Vince McMahon will bring one of the greatest shows on earth.
We see footage from "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker's Hell In A Cell match at In Your House: Bad Blood.
"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up. He says that he, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna called out Owen Hart, but Owen didn't have the guts. Shawn says he'll give calling someone out a shot and calls out The Undertaker, saying that he has beaten him three times and yet he's a glutton for punishment. At Royal Rumble, he will prove that The Undertaker is a loser and he will walk out the showstopper and WWF Champion. He then dares The Undertaker to get in the ring so he can slap him around. The Undertaker's music hits, then druids push the vandalized casket with the D-Generation X graffiti on it to the ring. He walks up to the casket, thinking Triple H and Chyna are inside, but Triple H and Chyna show up and warn Shawn from the stage. As Triple H tells Shawn to get away from the casket, Shawn asks who is in the casket. Not surprisngly, it's The Undertaker, and he drags Shawn into the casket to end the show.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats Faarooq with the ankle lock. "The Rock" Rocky Maivia shows up in the middle of the match, and talks strategy with Kama Mustafa and D'Lo Brown, much to Brown's and Kama's confusion. Kama and Faarooq argue after the match, then The Rock confronts Shamrock in the ring. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up and hits both Shamrock and The Rock with Stone Cold Stunners before leaving through the crowd.
Royal Rumble is live on pay-per-view January 18th!
Jim Cornette escorts two men to the ring, and one of them is holding a championship belt. He talks about his commentary from last week where he said there needs to be more respect for tradition and good, old-fashioned competition in the WWF. He has taken matters into his own hands and has flown Howard Brody and Dennis Coralluzzo, respectively the president and vice-president of the National Wrestling Alliance, the oldest and - at one time - the world's largest sanctioning body in professional wrestling. He says that the NWA stands for tradition, and announces that the winner of the next contest will be the winner of the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship. The contestants are Barry Windham - formerly known in the WWF as Blackjack Windham - and Jeff Jarrett. Cornette then guests on commentary for the match.
Jeff Jarrett beats Barry Windham to become the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion after Dennis Coralluzzo distracts the referee and Jim Cornette smacks Barry Windham in the back with his tennis racket during a superplex attempt. Windham hits the superplex, but Jarrett gets the pin. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin then shows up, hits Jarrett with a Stone Cold Stunner, and mocks Jarrett's trademark strut before leaving through the crowd.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock tells "Stone Cold" Steve Austin that they are both marked men at the Royal Rumble match, and he can't wait to eliminate 28 other men so he can have him alone in the ring.
Sunny is guest ring announcer for the next match, and The Jackyl guests on commentary. Despite his absence, The Jackyl assures that Kurrgan the Interrogator is in the back and can be called out at a moment's notice.
The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) beat The Truth Commission (Recon and Sniper). Kurrgan the Interrogator shows up just before the match ends, and helps Recon and Sniper annihilate Skull and 8-Ball. The Jackyl gets in to the ring to slap Kurrgan in the face to remove his clawhold on one of the bikers.
D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) show up. Triple H is wheeled out on a wheelchair by Chyna, and it is confirmed that Triple H will have to get surgery in Birmingham, Alabama for his dislocated knee. Triple H says Chyna's breasts are like the sun: "You're not supposed to look at it, but once you start, you can't turn away." He tells Owen Hart that he has officially gone from being the hunter to being the hunted, saying that Owen was tossing threats around a few days ago only to find out he didn't have to goods to back up his words. He says that Owen stepped up to the plate without a bat and that he had to supply the lumber. He then tells all the ladies that "there's plenty more wood where that came from." He then challenges Owen to come out to the ring so he can flush him down the toilet for good, and he'll even go as far as call Shawn and Chyna off. Owen appears on the TitanTron, saying he won't exchange words with him. He says that Triple H was cocky last week, but now it's getting personal. He says he has compassion in his black heart, and he hopes Triple H heals so he can break the other knee, as he has a black heart and black hearts feel no pain. Triple H tells Owen to watch his back, as "DX is bigger than all of us."
The intro to War Zone plays to signal the start of the second hour.
Owen Hart beats Savio Vega. D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Chyna) show up during the match and watch from the stage, and the rest of Los Boricuas (Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada, Jesus Castillo Jr.) is booted out of the ring by another referee during the match. Jesus Castillo Jr. tries to intefere as Owen has the Sharpshooter locked in despite this, but Owen Hart drop kicks him off the ring apron and rolls up Savio Vega for the win before going after D-Generation X. Before that can happen, he is attacked from behind by Savio Vega and the rest of Los Boricuas, who bring Owen to Triple H so he can slap him. WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter, referees and officials have to restore order, and we see Triple H pay off Savio Vega for bringing Owen to him.
Paul Bearer shows up in a distraught mood, and with a mustache back on his face. He hopes "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michael destroys The Undertaker at Royal Rumble, and curses the ground and despises the air that The Undertaker walks on and breathes, respectively. He tells 'Taker he hates his guts, and says it's because of him that he has lost Kane. He says that The Undertaker's actions have poisoned Kane's mind, and that Kane has left him and he can't find him. He tells Kane he knows he's watching him, and asks Kane to listen to him as he has taken care of him for all those years. He asks Kane to come home.
It is found out that "Stone Cold" Steve Austin has attacked "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry, and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) check on Henry.
Marc Mero vs. Tom Brandi ends in a no-contest. During the match, Brandi knocks Mero out of the ring and into Sable, and Mero yells at Sable - who hurts her ankle on Mero's way down - for being where he landed. Brandi checks on Sable after punching Mero in the back, but Mero takes advantage. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin then shows up, hits Mero with a Stone Cold Stunner, looks at Sable and smiles, then heads back to the back.
The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust shows up with a different, funk-based entrance theme as he shows up in a 1970s-inspired get-up, complete with blackface and an afro on his head as he carries a boombox to the ring.
Flash Funk beats The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust by disqualification after Luna Vachon is caught pushing Flash Funk off the top rope by the referee. After Goldust hits Flash Funk with the Curtain Call, Vader shows up and goes after Goldust, forcing Goldust to retreat.
We see a video package of Steve Blackman.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) beat The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) when The Headbangers miss with the Stage Dive. The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) show up and watch from the stage during the match, but eventually head back to the back. After the match, Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie show up and scare the Outlaws away.
Don King, registered promoter of Mike Tyson, announces that Mike Tyson will be part of WrestleMania 14, and when the deal is final, he and Vince McMahon will bring one of the greatest shows on earth.
We see footage from "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker's Hell In A Cell match at In Your House: Bad Blood.
"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up. He says that he, "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna called out Owen Hart, but Owen didn't have the guts. Shawn says he'll give calling someone out a shot and calls out The Undertaker, saying that he has beaten him three times and yet he's a glutton for punishment. At Royal Rumble, he will prove that The Undertaker is a loser and he will walk out the showstopper and WWF Champion. He then dares The Undertaker to get in the ring so he can slap him around. The Undertaker's music hits, then druids push the vandalized casket with the D-Generation X graffiti on it to the ring. He walks up to the casket, thinking Triple H and Chyna are inside, but Triple H and Chyna show up and warn Shawn from the stage. As Triple H tells Shawn to get away from the casket, Shawn asks who is in the casket. Not surprisngly, it's The Undertaker, and he drags Shawn into the casket to end the show.
Saturday, December 27, 1997
New York, New York - WWF New York recap for December 27, 1997
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Miguel Perez) by disqualification. During the match, Jesus Castillo and Jose Estrada Jr. are ejected from ringside, but Jesus and Jose rush in and interfere near the end of the match. The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) rush in with 2x4s and run Los Boricuas out of the ring.
Michael Cole interviews The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball), who say it is time to get serious, and if this is how Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) want to play, they'll be "up and down that ass all night long."
Tickets for this Monday night's Raw at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis on Monday. As for Saturday Night at the Madison Square Garden on January 10th, The Undertaker and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will take on D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley) in a Steel Cage Match. $3.00 discount coupons are available at local Rite-Aid locations.
WWF The Music: Volume 2 is available on CD for $14.95 plus $4 shipping and handling.
The 1997 Year In Review - with Jim Ross' uncensored opinions - is available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line!
Flash Funk beats Faarooq with a surprise roll-up as Faarooq is distracted by The Rock. At the beginning of the match, Faarooq allows Flash Funk to leave the ring, as if he wants nothing to do with him, but Faarooq clotheslines Flash Funk as he is halfway out of the ring. Later on, Rocky Maivia shows up on his own time after D'Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa whip Flash Funk, then Faarooq whips Flash Funk with the leather strap as D'Lo Brown has the referee distracted.
You can win "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's Chevrolet Z71 pick-up truck, which will be awarded to one lucky winner during Royal Rumble 1998! Just call 1-900-RUMBLE-98. (All calls are $1.99, and no purchase or telephone call is necessary. You must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license to win.) Send mail-in entries to: WWF Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 265, Devon, PA 19333. (All mail-in entries must be postmarked by January 12, 19998 and received by January 17, 1998.)
At Madison Square Garden on January 10th, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock will face Rocky Maivia for the WWF Intercontinental Championship! Kane will take on Chainz in a revenge match! Dude Love vs. Jeff Jarrett in a special attraction match! Tom Brandi and "Marvelous" Marc Mero will square off!
Tom Brandi beats Barry Houston.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats The Sultan with a bear hug.
Michael Cole interviews The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball), who say it is time to get serious, and if this is how Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) want to play, they'll be "up and down that ass all night long."
Tickets for this Monday night's Raw at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis on Monday. As for Saturday Night at the Madison Square Garden on January 10th, The Undertaker and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will take on D-Generation X ("The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley) in a Steel Cage Match. $3.00 discount coupons are available at local Rite-Aid locations.
WWF The Music: Volume 2 is available on CD for $14.95 plus $4 shipping and handling.
The 1997 Year In Review - with Jim Ross' uncensored opinions - is available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line!
Flash Funk beats Faarooq with a surprise roll-up as Faarooq is distracted by The Rock. At the beginning of the match, Faarooq allows Flash Funk to leave the ring, as if he wants nothing to do with him, but Faarooq clotheslines Flash Funk as he is halfway out of the ring. Later on, Rocky Maivia shows up on his own time after D'Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa whip Flash Funk, then Faarooq whips Flash Funk with the leather strap as D'Lo Brown has the referee distracted.
You can win "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's Chevrolet Z71 pick-up truck, which will be awarded to one lucky winner during Royal Rumble 1998! Just call 1-900-RUMBLE-98. (All calls are $1.99, and no purchase or telephone call is necessary. You must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license to win.) Send mail-in entries to: WWF Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 265, Devon, PA 19333. (All mail-in entries must be postmarked by January 12, 19998 and received by January 17, 1998.)
At Madison Square Garden on January 10th, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock will face Rocky Maivia for the WWF Intercontinental Championship! Kane will take on Chainz in a revenge match! Dude Love vs. Jeff Jarrett in a special attraction match! Tom Brandi and "Marvelous" Marc Mero will square off!
Tom Brandi beats Barry Houston.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats The Sultan with a bear hug.
Vince's Got A Shotgun - Shotgun Saturday Night recap for December 27, 1997
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry beats The Sultan with a bear hug.
Tom Brandi beats Barry Houston. During the match, it is announced that the 1997 Year In Review is available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Miguel Perez) by disqualification. During the match, Jesus Castillo and Jose Estrada Jr. are ejected from ringside, but Jesus and Jose rush in and interfere near the end of the match. The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) rush in with 2x4s and run Los Boricuas out of the ring.
Michael Cole interviews The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball), who say it is time to get serious, and if this is how Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) want to play, they'll be "up and down that ass all night long."
Flash Funk beats Faarooq with a surprise roll-up as Faarooq is distracted by The Rock. At the beginning of the match, Faarooq allows Flash Funk to leave the ring, as if he wants nothing to do with him, but Faarooq clotheslines Flash Funk as he is halfway out of the ring. Later on, Rocky Maivia shows up on his own time after D'Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa whip Flash Funk, then Faarooq whips Flash Funk with the leather strap as D'Lo Brown has the referee distracted.
Tom Brandi beats Barry Houston. During the match, it is announced that the 1997 Year In Review is available on The Ross Report on Option 3 of the WWF Superstar Line.
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Los Boricuas (Savio Vega and Miguel Perez) by disqualification. During the match, Jesus Castillo and Jose Estrada Jr. are ejected from ringside, but Jesus and Jose rush in and interfere near the end of the match. The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball) rush in with 2x4s and run Los Boricuas out of the ring.
Michael Cole interviews The Disciples of Apocalypse (Skull and 8-Ball), who say it is time to get serious, and if this is how Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, Miguel Perez, Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada Jr.) want to play, they'll be "up and down that ass all night long."
Flash Funk beats Faarooq with a surprise roll-up as Faarooq is distracted by The Rock. At the beginning of the match, Faarooq allows Flash Funk to leave the ring, as if he wants nothing to do with him, but Faarooq clotheslines Flash Funk as he is halfway out of the ring. Later on, Rocky Maivia shows up on his own time after D'Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa whip Flash Funk, then Faarooq whips Flash Funk with the leather strap as D'Lo Brown has the referee distracted.
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