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.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for November 6, 1995

Dok Hendrix replaces Jerry "The King" Lawler on commentary this week.

The British Bulldog beats Marty Jannetty. During the match, Clarence Mason announces that thanks to his review of the current situation with The British Bulldog, The Bulldog will face whoever the current WWF Champion is at the time for the title at In Your House on December 17th.

"Bill Clinton" sings the praises of the World Wrestling Federation, calling them "America's best exports" as he announces that he will be at Survivor Series.

Dok Hendrix interviews Jim Cornette and The British Bulldog. Cornette says Bulldog will meet the winner of the WWF Championship match at Survivor Series at In Your House. As for the wild card Survior Series match, Cornette says that Bulldog "will make Syracuse look like a walk in the park" if "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels double-crosses him.

Barry Horowitz, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Hakushi talk in the locker room.

It is official: Bam Bam Bigelow will face Goldust at Survivor Series after the challenge Bigelow issued this past weekend on Superstars.

Henry Godwinn beats Terry Richards. After the match, Godwinn is attacked from behind by Hunter Hurst Helmsley, who puts him in the Pedigree outside of the ring. Helmsley then puts on gloves and dumps Godwinn's own slop onto the back of Godwinn's head. It is announced that Helmsley will face Godwinn next week.

The Undertaker and King Mabel will be facing each other in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series match, as The Dark Side (The Undertaker, Fatu, Henry Godwinn, Savio Vega) takes on The Royals (King Mabel, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Isaac Yankem D.D.S).

Paul Bearer says that Survivor Series is an appropriate time for The Undertaker to come back, as The Undertakes says that no royal will survive him or Survivor Series, and that they will rest in peace. This whole time, The Undertaker's face is carefully shielded from view.

Diesel tells Bret "The Hit Man" the third time will be the last now that the match is no-disqualification and no time limit, and that he doesn't like Hart's odds.

Barry Didindsky advertises a set of 1000 Madd Capps for $21 plus $3.95 shipping and handling, and two Slammers come with this deal - with every Madd Capps selling at two cents apiece - absolutely free.

Ahmed Johnson makes his Raw debut next week. Also, Razor Ramon talks about his coming Intercontinental Championship defense on Option 6 of the WWF Superstar Hotline.

Kama beats Tony Roy. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels via telephone. Michaels says he's back and better than ever, even if he's a little disoriented. He's thrilled to have Ahmed Johnson in his corner, but hopes he can trust him. As for Sycho Sid, he knows he can't trust him at all. Nevertheless, he plans to take the odds that are against him and knock them down at Survivor Series. He also has no way of knowing who will win the WWF Championship that night.

Razor Ramon defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Sycho Sid next week. Not only is The 1-2-3 Kid the special guest referee, but the title can change hands by count-out or disqualificaton!

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) advertise Karate Fighters.

Jerry "The King" Lawler and Isaac Yankem D.D.S. beat Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Hakushi by disqualification when Lawler tries to break Bret Hart's Sharpshooter on Yankem with a chair behind the ref's back, only for the ref to turn around when the chair is in Barry Horowitz' hands. Despite Horowitz' explanation of what happened, the referee's decision is final.

The WWF World Tour de Force hits Columbus, Ohio; Uniondale, New York; Worcester, Massachusetts and East Rutherford, New Jersey before Survivor Series.

Next week: A special interview with Diesel and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 3, 1995

Hakushi beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly after unseen interference by Yokozuna. During the match, Yokozuna and "The King of Harts" Owen Hart show up to watch the match from ringside. Owen Hart and The 1-2-3 Kid eventually brawl when Owen Hart goes for a cheap shot, but Yokozuna gets The Kid from behind.

Pieces of WrestleMania 11 history are still available! Call 1-800-TITAN-91!

In the post-WrestleMania 11 press conference, Bam Bam Bigelow says he's going to keep on wrestling.

The WrestleMania 11 encore is one week from Tuesday on pay-per-view!

Vince McMahon interviews Diesel inside the ring. He says that if Sycho Sid didn't distract the ref last night, he may not have retained the WWF Championship. As for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart's championship rematch, Diesel says he deserves it. He admits that he and Shawn Michaels were the best of friends at the start, and that their former friendship may have had a hand in last night's match. He says that he had a hard time focusing because of it, and says that Shawn deserves a rematch, but warns him that Sycho Sid is not his friend and is out only for himself, and tells Shawn to "leave home without him" when the rematch happens.

Lex Luger and The British Bulldog - now officially known as The Allied Powers - beat Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steven Dunn).

Jennifer McCarthy, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Pamela Lee Anderson and Nicholas Turturro say they had a great time at WrestleMania 11.

Alundra Blayze beats Bull Nakano to win the WWF Women's Championship! During the match, it is announced that Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob "Spark Plug" Holly will take on Hakushi, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Yokozuna in a six-man tag match next week on Raw. After the match, a rather large woman - perhaps larger than Bull Nakano - attacks Alundra Blayze.

Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo) beat Ben Jordan and Tony Roy.

WWF In Your House is live on Pay-Per-View on May 14th! Send a postcard with your name, age, address and phone number to WWF In Your House, P.O. Box 7406, Meville, NY 11775 by May 12, 1995 to enter a drawing where you can win your very own house!

Vince McMahon interviews Shawn Michaels and Sycho Sid inside the ring. Shawn says he's in pain all over after last night's match with Diesel. He also said he had trouble focusing due to his former friendship with Diesel. He accepts Diesel's invitation to a rematch for the WWF Championship, and that he'll return the favor if he wins. When asked about Sid, Shawn Michaels says he doesn't need a bodyguard to protect him or cost him a title match. Sid wipes the smile off his face as Shawn speaks, and he gets angry when Shawn says he's giving him the night off during the rematch. This causes Vince McMahon to prematurely end the interview as Sid tells Shawn not to give him the night off and to give him nothing but respect. The show quickly cuts to a commercial break.

After the break, the first and last thing we see is Shawn Michaels lying in the center of the ring with Sid putting his foot on top of his ribs...and Diesel going after Sid.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for October 31, 1994

Nicole Matilda is the lucky flag bearer to carry and wave the American flag during Lex Luger's entrance.

Lex Luger beats Bob Backlund by disqualification after the interference by Tatanka. Officials have to get Tatanka away from Lex Luger, who is still in Backlund's crossface chicken wing. Backlund lets go, but Tatanka continues his attack for a little while before he leaves, only for Backlund to rush back in and put Luger in the crossface chicken wing again. Randy "Macho Man" Savage rushes in to make the save for Lex Luger, and Backlund finally lets go and crawls back to the back.

Mabel takes on Yokozuna next Sunday on WWF Action Zone!

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Tony DeVito.

The Undertaker takes on Yokozuna in a Casket Match at Survivor Series. Also, Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger is the "special troubleshooting referee" for this match, in case anyone interferes. Also, another Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series match is scheduled: The Bad Guys (Razor Ramon, The 1-2-3 Kid, The British Bulldog, Fatu, Sione) vs. The Teamsters (Shawn Michaels, Diesel, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett). Clowns R Us (Doink, Dink, Wink, Pink) takes on The Royal Family ("The King" Jerry Lawler, Sleazy, Queasy, Cheesy) in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series match.

This past Saturday, WWF had a charity softball game against the Union Recreational Women's Softball Team in Union, New Jersey.

King Kong Bundy beats Bert Centeno.

Irwin R. Schyster talks to "John Dough," a now-deceased individual who owes over $120. Even if you're six feet under, you still have to pay taxes.

It's time for The King's Court. This week's guests are Paul Bearer and The Undertaker. "The King" Jerry Lawler asks Paul Bearer if he thinks that what happened at Royal Rumble will happen at Survivor Series. He pulls out a copy of "Tombstoned," a collection of The Undertaker's "gravest matches," after telling Lawler he hasn't done his royal research. He then tells Lawler that there won't be a repeat of the first casket match, as nobody will be able to interfere in the match on Yokozuna's behalf thanks to Chuck Norris of Walker, Texas Ranger. He also says that he and 'Taker didn't pick Chuck Norris, and that the World Wrestling Federation did. The Undertaker then tells Yokozuna that his time has come for him to pay for his crimes against him and his creatures of the night at Royal Rumble.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and The British Bulldog take on "The King of Harts" Owen Hart and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart next week on Raw!

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart beats Tony Roy with the Camel Clutch.

Vince McMahon interviews Lex Luger, but the microphone cannot be heard due to audio problems. Suddenly, Tatanka brawls with Lex Luger backstage at the very end of the show.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 15, 1994

The 1-2-3 Kid bets "The King of Harts" Owen Hart by disqualification after Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart interferes. After the match, both Hart and Neidhart attack The Kid, and Owen puts him in the Sharpshooter. Neidhart throws the ref out of the ring and pushes away another official as Hart refuses to release the hold.

Walter Payton tells Shawn Michaels that if he interferes in the WWF Intercontinental Championship match, he'll show him what the NFL is all about.

A special opinion line has been set up, so viewers can voice their opinion. Did Lex Luger sell out to "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase?

Before the next match, it is mentioned that earlier in the night, Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz said that he's on strike...because Major League Baseball is, too! He blamed the fans for the strike, as everyone else in the league are just trying to be good businessmen. He is seen after the break carrying a sign saying "I'm on strike!"

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese beats Nick Barbury.

Leslie Nielsen meets Ray Rougeau, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and himself as he tries to find The Undertaker poolside.

"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is at the commentary table, guesting for the next match. He says he will address the Undertaker issue on The King's Court. Also, the SummerSlam hotline is up, and viewers can voice their opinion as to whether or not Lex Luger sold out, as well as hear different interviews from WWF Superstars.

Kwang quickly beats Tony Roy.

It's time for The King's Court. "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is already in the ring with "The King" Jerry Lawler, who claims that DiBiase is now subject to ridicule and doubt as of late, especially by Paul Bearer, who claims that DiBiase does not have the real Undertaker. Bearer shows up, and says he has seen the evil that he has purchased. He says that his Undertaker will destroy DiBiase's at SummerSlam, and DiBiase tells him to tell that to his Undertaker's face. He does, much to the crowd's pleasure, and DiBiase commands The Undertaker to attack him. The Undertaker grabs Bearer by the throats, but the lights flicker. Paul Bearer declares that the real Undertaker is here as the lights come back on. DiBiase, Lawler and "The Undertaker" are spooked.

Mabel beats Raymond Roy.

Lex Luger takes on Crush this Sunday night at Sunday Night Slam on USA Network at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central.

"Double J" Jeff Jarrett beats Scott Taylor with the Figure Four Leg Lock. After the match, Oscar and Mabel show up and tell Jeff Jarrett that Mabel will crush him at SumemrSlam. Jarrett makes fun of Mabel as officials keep him from entering the ring, calling him a chicken.

Also happening this Sunday at Sunday Night Slam, Typhoon vs. Diesel! Heidi Lee Morgan vs. Bull Nakano! A special interview with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 16, 1994

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Thurman "Sparky" Plugg to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament after Luna Vachon distracts Sparky.

Bret "Hit Man" Hart has accepted Diesel's challenge for the WWF Championship at King of the Ring.

The address for The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation is also announced for those who want to donate.

Lex Luger takes on "Double J" Jeff Jarrett in a qualifying match for the King of the Ring tournament on Superstars.

Diesel beats Mike Moraldo.

The Undertaker and his hearse were briefly spotted at a gas station.

"The King" Jerry Lawler talks trash about "Rowdy" Roddy Piper before The King's Court.

It's time for The King's Court. His guests are "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and an unhappy (and penniless) Nikolai Volkoff. DiBiase says that Volkoff works for him now, and it is very obvious that Volkoff hates his gut and that he is only with him for the money. DiBiase also forces a new uniform on him: black and gold trunks with "Property of The Million Dollar Man" on the back. He is also forced to remove his hat and his jacket with the United States and Soviet Union flags on the back, and also wear a black and gold tuxedo shirt with "Property of The Million Dollar Man" on the back, all for the purpose of humiliating Volkoff.

"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Tony Roy with the Sharpshooter. During the match, the first ever Hall of Fame induction ceremony is announced for June 9th at the Omni Inner Harbor International Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Arnold Skaaland, Bobo Brazil, "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers, Chief Jay Strongbow, "Classy" Freddie Blassie, Gorilla Monsoon, and James Dudley will all be nominated. After the match, Owen attacks Tony Roy and puts the Owen Hart visors on him to send a message to brother Bret "Hit Man" Hart.

Duke "The Dumpster" Droese says he's ready to clean up the WWF.

Earthquake takes on "The Rocket" Owen Hart in a qualifying match for the King of the Ring tournament next week on Raw.

Earthquake beats Yokozuna in the first-ever sumo match in the WWF. Officials have to keep Yokozuna away from Earthquake after the match.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for January 15, 1994

Lex Luger beats Bastion Booger.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart congratulates The 1-2-3 Kid and Marty Jannetty on beating The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) for the WWF Tag Team Championship, but "The Rocket" Owen Hart is not happy with the fact that his big break slipped away. Bret says he knows they will be the first person to get a title shot The 1-2-3 Kid and Marty Jannetty after they beat The Quebecers at Royal Rumble. Bret says he will now dedicate his career to tag team wrestling and his brother Owen after completing all his single matches and 1-on-1 obligations, so he and Owen can win the tag team titles.

It is announced that Marty Jannetty and The 1-2-3 Kid will be defending the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) this Monday night in Madison Square Garden in New York City. We hear from The Quebecers and Johnny Polo, who says Jannetty and The 1-2-3 Kid pulled the upset of the century and that they were not ready; however, he placed a clause in the contract that gave The Quebecers a return match just in case they lost. Jacques vows The Quebecers will win their titles back. Meanwhile, we hear from Jannetty and The 1-2-3 Kid. Jannetty says The Quebecers aren't laughing so much now after taking them lightly and asks how they feel now. He tells The Quebecers that if they cannot get it done, they might as well return to Canada. The 1-2-3 Kid says they will see if it was a fluke victory, and that hopefully they will defend the titles and keep them.

The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat J.W. Storm and Tony DeVito. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Afa and The Headshrinkers, who are psyching themselves up for the Royal Rumble Match.

Jim Ross advertises a show at Madison Square Garden for this Monday night with a triple main event. It is also announced that ticket buyers will get the first opportunity to buy tickets for WrestleMania 10 before their release to the general public on January 24th. Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship against Tatanka, Rick Steiner will take on Ludvig Borga, Razor Ramon will defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, and there will also be a 30-man New York City Rumble. We hear from Jarrett, who is not concerned about being the underdog against Razor Ramon. He says Razor's undefeated streak in Madison Square Garden will come to an end, and he will find out he is all about. We then hear from Razor Ramon, who says there is no way to forget what Jarrett has said about him, as people are asking him to "give Jeff Jarrett one for them." He says big trouble is coming to Jarrett, and tells him to get ready for Monday night.

Nicole Froton is the honorary guest ring announcer for the next match.

Tatanka beats Barry Horowitz. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Ludvig Borga, who says he will destroy Tatanka for good at Royal Rumble.

Jim Ross interviews Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette. Before the interview begins, we see footage of Paul Bearer and The Undertaker unveiling the double-wide, double-deep casket intended for Yokozuna, with Paul Bearer saying it will be a ride that he will never forgot and that instead of kicking the titles, all Yokozuna has to do is kick the bucket. He then says that he will not hear any external noise at all. The Undertaker says all Yokozuna will hear is the hounds of Hell baying for his soul. Cornette feels hornswoggled after seeing the footage, and admits that Yokozuna is afraid not of The Undertaker, but of the casket, which he calls "a box" so as not to further scare Yokozuna. He says that because of the fans, WWF President Jack Tunney, Paul Bearer and The Undertaker, they are all victims of a con job. He tells Paul Bearer and The Undertaker that they have backed Yokozuna into a corner and that Yokozuna will come out fighting, doing everything in his power and fighting out of instinct after his one fear was used against him, and that they had better be ready to prepare all the fixings and trimmings of a first-class funeral for The Undertaker that is long overdue, as The Undertaker will be laid to rest along with the hopes and dreams of taking the WWF Championship away from him.

Virgil beats Derek Domino by submission.

Raymond Rougeau interviews Shawn Michaels, who says his chances of winning the Royal Rumble Match are great. Suddenly, Bam Bam Bigelow butts in and says he will win the match, as does "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, Crush, Adam Bomb and "The Model" Rick Martel. Shawn then says he and Diesel will toss everyone out two people at a time, then Diesel will graciously climb out over the top rope to let him, but Diesel says he will not throw the Rumble, which starts an argument between the two of them.

During the Royal Rumble Report, we hear from "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who says nobody will rain on his parade when he wins the Royal Rumble Match and goes on to WrestleMania 10, where he will win the WWF Championship for a third time. He is back and better than ever, as the madness has kicked in and he is going to win. We also hear from The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn), who say they are gearing up for the match and are ready for a potential brawl between themselves. We then hear from The 1-2-3 Kid and Marty Jannetty. Jannetty says they will stick together until they face each other at the end, when they try to toss each other over the top rope.

Shawn Michaels is on the cover as well as the inside of the newest issue of WWF Magazine, available now.

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster says 1994 is the year that all the "tax cheats" will pay, as 1994 will be "the year of the audit."

Irwin R. Schyster beats Tony Roy. During the match, we hear pre-recorded comments from Razor Ramon, who says that I.R.S. may have ripped off the gold around his neck, but he will never rip the gold off his waist in their match for the WWF Intercontinental Championship.

Jim Ross re-advertises the show at Madison Square Garden for this Monday night with a triple main event. It is announced that The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson), The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn), The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Delrey), Scott Putski, Ivan Putski, "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Crush will all be in the 30-man New York City Rumble. We hear from Crush, who says that this Monday night, the long, slow painful clock will come to a ticking end, and in case he does not win the New York City Rumble, it will be worth trying to end Savage's career, as he hates him and his fans and he cannot wait to destroy him. We then hear from Savage, who says that he plans to win the New York City Rumble, and if Crush is in his way, that will be a free shot on Crush for all to see as he attempts to win.

Next week: Ludvig Borga! Doink! Shawn Michaels! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) vs. Adam Bomb and Rick Martel! A special interview with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and "The Rocket" Owen Hart!

The Undertaker beats Dwayne Gill.

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 6, 1993

Shawn Michaels calls himself the real Intercontinental Champion and Razor Ramon "an impostor." He tells The 1-2-3 Kid that his career is coming to an abrupt end tonight.

According to Vince McMahon, Gorilla Monsoon took exception to Bobby "The Brain" Heenan's comments about him last week. Heenan tells Gorilla to "eat a big bunch of bananas and sit on it" down in New Jersey.

Shawn Michaels vs. The 1-2-3 Kid ends when Razor Ramon shows up taking offense to Michaels hitting The Kid with two Razor's Edges, obviously a message from Michaels to Razor. Razor chases Shawn Michaels around the ring after Michaels slaps him in the face, and is about to chase him backstage when he is suddenly knocked out from behind the curtain leading to the backstage area by Diesel. Shawn Michaels takes the opportunity to tell Razor he's not the real WWF Intercontinental Champion as Michaels hits two Razor's Edges on him near the ring entrance as officials try in vain to stop him.

The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) beat Bert Centeno and Mike Walsh. After the match, The Quebecers toss Mike Walsh out of the ring and place Bert Centeno on Johnny Polo's lawn chair so they can hit him with a clothesline.

The Royal Rumble is Saturday, January 22nd on pay-per-view!

Vince McMahon and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interview "The Rocket" Owen Hart. Owen is sick and tired of being in Bret's shadow, and says he has a surprise talk about him soon.

Doink beats Tony DeVito.

Jeff Jarrett is near the Legends Hall of Fame Souvenir and Gift Shop in Nashville. He talks to a nearby saxophone player as he talks about how he'll use the WWF as his way to rise to the top.

Macho Man takes on Fatu of the Headshrinkers next week on Raw.

Crush beats Tony Roy. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews "The Macho Man" Randy Savage via telephone. Savage can't wait to return next week.

Next week: Undertaker in a special interview! Adam Bomb! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn)!

At the end of the show, Gorilla Monsoon shows up. He has good news and bad news for Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. The good news is that Heenan's won a free trip. The bad news is that's it a free trip out of the building. Gorilla takes Heenan out of the building, and throws all of his stuff out with him. Bobby zips up his coat and salutes the building, then walks off.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for October 16, 1993

The show begins with footage of Razor Ramon beating "The Model" Rick Martel to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship on Raw.

Tatanka beats Mike Bell.

It is announced that The All-Americans (Lex Luger, Tatanka, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner) vs. The Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna, Ludvig Borga, Jacques, Pierre) in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series Match is the first confirmed match for Survivor Series.

We see footage from during the break where Tatanka and Ludvig Borga have a brief confrontation backstage.

Ludvig Borga beats Tony Roy with the Torture Rack.

Joe Fowler advertises a show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York for Friday night, October 29th with a quadruple main event. Lex Luger will take on Ludvig Borga, Bret "Hit Man" Hart and "The King" Jerry Lawler will square off in a grudge match, Mr. Perfect and Razor Ramon will team up against Irwin R. Schyster and Diesel, Marty Jannetty will be taking on "The Model" Rick Martel, and The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn). Fowler then interviews the team of Irwin R. Schyster and Diesel and the team of Mr. Perfect and Razor Ramon for Face To Face. Razor Ramon says you can see the scar that Diesel left on him last time they were in Nassau Coliseum, and talks about how Mr. Perfect came out only to be hit with a cheap shot. He says that this time, things will be different. Diesel says his right hand will do the talking, and Mr. Perfect says he has seen guys like Diesel come and go in the WWF, and now he is standing next to Razor Ramon. Diesel will be looking at both him and Razor, and Mr. Perfect makes it clear that Diesel is the man that he wants after what he did to The 1-2-3 Kid. Irwin R. Schyster says Mr. Perfect has the wrong person on his back, and he will pay for it in Nassau Coliseum.

Pat Tanaka pays homage to Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji in footage from earlier today.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Pat Tanaka.

On the Survivor Series Report, The Hart Family (Bret "Hit Man" Hart, "The Rocket" Owen Hart, Bruce Hart, Keith Hart) and The King and His Knights ("The King" Jerry Lawler and three other partners) in a Traditional 4-on-4 Survivor Series Match is official for Survivor Series. Ray Combs, host of Family Feud, will also be involved in the match. After the report, Lawler mentions that his partners are The Red Knight, The Blue Knight and The Black Knight, though the identities of the knights are not revealed.

"The Rocket" Owen hart beats Scott Taylor. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws a toiler on a still of

We get a look at "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, who is in front of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. He was born into a wrestling family, and he was predestined to become the greatest wrestler of all-time, but he is coming to WWF to not only prove that, but to prove he is the greatest country singer of all time, as he has more talent, stage presence and charisma than anyone else. However, he has yet to get noticed in the country music business due to the fact that he is from Nashville and due to the corrupt politics in the business. He plans to use the WWF to get noticed, and the country music business will come crawling to him, begging him to sign a contract. When that happens, the sign for the Country Music Hall of Fame will be replaced with a statue of himself and the Hall of Fame itself will be a shrine dedicated to him.

In a rare twist, Jerry Seavey and Mike Davis beat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) by disqualification after Pierre pulls Mike Davis out of a pinfall, even though Davis was never officially part of the match. After the match, The Quebecers viciously attack Seavey and Davis, much to the delight of Johnny Polo.

Lex Luger is on the cover of the newest issue of WWF Magazine available now, and his match against Yokozuna at SummerSlam is covered inside.

Joe Fowler re-advertises the show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York for Friday night, October 29th. Fowler then interviews Bret "Hit Man" Hart and "The King" Jerry Lawler for Face To Face. Bret calls Lawler "scum," and says Lawler never beat anybody to become king. As far as SummerSlam, he did not lose anything and Lawler got stretchered out. At Nassau Coliseum, he will make Lawler pay for what he did to him and his family, and he will prove that Lawler is no king. Lawler says Bret's mouth is making promises his body cannot keep, and he finds it fitting that their grudge match is happening at Nassaum Coliseum "where all the losers congregate." He says this match will take place close to Halloween, when his mother "can come out of the house and look normal," and he wants him to bring his mother to the match to see him lose.

Next week: Highlight from "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Crush on next week's R! Doink! Irwin R. Schsyter! The Rock 'n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson)! Diesel! Razor Ramon!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for August 28, 1993

The 1-2-3 Kid beats The Brooklyn Brawler. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Irwin R. Schyster, who says that The 1-2-3 Kid may have been lucky against Razor Ramon and "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, but he will beat The 1-2-3 Kid at SummerSlam

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a Madison Square Garden supercard with a triple main event on Saturday night, September 25th at 8 PM. Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship against The Undertaker, The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against Bam Bam Bigelow and Adam Bomb, and Shawn Michaels will defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against The 1-2-3 Kid. Also, Mr. Perfect will take on Diesel, and Tatanka faces Irwin R. Schyster. Furthermore, Razor Ramon goes one-on-one with Mr. Hughes, and both of those men (with Mr. Hughes accompanied by Harvey Wippleman) are interviewed for Face To Face. Wippleman says he has more on his mind than the people will comprehend, as it is Mr. Hughes' debut at Madison Square Garden. He tells Razor Ramon this will be a big loss for him, as it will be a fight, not a wrestling match, and says that Razor Ramon is eating tacos and burritos compared to the collard greens, pork chops and black eyed peas that Mr. Hughes is eating. Harvey Wippleman also says that Mr. Hughes is getting ready for Razor Ramon, and that Mr. Hughes will bash Razor Ramon upside the head with The Undertaker's urn. Razor tells Wippleman to spread the word that he is coming back to the MSG: the Madison Square Garden, not the foot additive. He says it will be Mr. Hughes first time there, but he is undefeated there. He then says that when Mr. Hughes looks around, he will find out that the Garden will be full of bad guys. Mr. Hughes says Razor will go down to the sidewalk slam. Razor tells Mr. Hughes "Don't sing it, bring it."

Before the next match, "Doctor" Tom Pritchard calls Jim Cornette "the shining light of Smoky Mountain Wrestling."

The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Delrey) beat Tony Roy and Jason Headings. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Scott says SummerSlam is for all the marbles, and Rick says the crowd know he and Scott like some fresh meat.

On the SummerSlam Report, it is announced that American recording artist Aaron Neville will be singing the American national anthem at the beginning of the show. We then hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that "The King" Jerry Lawler must have underestimated him and must not have followed what he is capable of. Lawler beat him up from behind after becoming the King of the Ring like a dog and attacked his brother, "The Rocket" Owen Hart. He can never forget what he did to Owen, but the worst thing he could have done was involve his family in all of this, saying it is a line Lawler should never have crossed. He says he does not involve his family in his personal affairs, but if Lawler wants to do that, that's fine, because at SummerSlam he will execute him like the kings of old and chop his head off, and it will be the last anyone hears of Lawler. We then hear from Harey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales. Wippleman says all his dreams will come true at SummerSlam, as The Undertaker will leave the WWF in humiliation when he cannot beat Giant Gonzales. Gonzales says The Undertaker will be the one resting in peace. Wippleman hopes The Undertaker heard that, as Giant Gonzales is speaking the truth. We then hear from Razor Ramon, who says "The Million Dollar Man" Razor Ramon that he is so upset at losing to The 1-2-3 Kid that he will make him pay, and is DiBiase wants him, he's got him at SummerSlam. He says everyone will be watching, and says money won't save DiBiase.

We see the music video for "I'll Be Your Hero" starring Lex Luger.

Ludvig Borga beats Virgil, then removes Virgil's red, white and blue wristbands before bashing the fans, saying they have no choice but to live in America because they don't speak any other languages like he can. He tells the fans to take that and stick it, then shoves Virgil's wristbands into Virgil's mouth.

The Undertaker is seen in a graveyard. He says that at SummerSlam, Giant Gonzales will begin a journey into the shadow of death from which there is no return from the dark side. As he begins to lay Giant Gonzales' carcass into the hollowed earth, only then will he know the meaning of "rest in peace."

Mr. Perfect beats Dwayne Gill. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Shawn Michaels, who is accompanied by Diesel. Shawn says that for the people who think perfection cannot be beaten, nothing is better than modern technology, and that is him. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler gets on the Magistrator and draws a diesel truck behind Perfect, saying Diesel will run Mr. Perfect like roadkill at SummerSlam.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises the show for Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, September 25th at 8 PM. Men on a Mission (Mabel and Mo) will take on Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steve Dunn). Okerlund then interviews the Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and the tandem of Luna Vachon and Johnny Polo, representing Bam Bam Bigelow and Adam Bomb, respectively. Scott Steiner says he loves wrestling in Madison Square Garden, and even though Adam Bomb and Bam Bam Bigelow have never wrestled as a team, it will be a great fight and The Steiners will show why they are the tag team champions. Rick says the bomb will be fizzled and it will be a big bomb. Luna tells The Steiners that what they see before them now is a part of what is their unforeseen contingency, as Adam Bomb are Bam Bam are unbeatable, unbreakable, unpinnable and unsuplexable. Johnny Polo says Adam Bomb is devising a counter to the Frankensteiner, and while The Steiners are the tag team champions, Adam Bomb and Bam Bam Bigelow have studied their moves while The Steiners have never seen Bam Bam and Adam Bomb as a team and therefore have no idea what they are capable of when together. The Steiner Brothers dare Luna and Johnny Polo to "bring 'em down."

The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Reno Riggins and Barry Hardy. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Tatanka, who says he will take revenge on Bam Bam Bigelow as The Smoking Gunns take care of The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu).

"Mean" Gene Oklerund interviews Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette in the ring. Cornette says the red, white and blue wristbands will be collector's items at SummerSlam, as they will be a call to hospital instead of a call to action. He says Lex Luger will have to be scraped up off the ground before being brought to a place where he can be brought back together. He then mentions the elbow pad stipulation, and says Lex Luger always wants an advantage, unlike Yokozuna and the Japanese people, whom he calls the most noble and honorable people and nation on the face of the planet due to having the intelligence and the guts to fight to the death for what they want. He then says Yokozuna is not just a man, but a 568-lb. monster who has stretchered off men like Crush, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Kamala and Hulk Hogan. After saying that Hulkamania is dead and buried six fett under at Yokozuna's hands, Cornette says that Luger will not be able to handle Yokozuna. All of a sudden, "Macho Man" Randy Savage shows up, gets in the ring and tells Yokozuna may be entering the ring at SummerSlam with Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette as the WWF Champion with the support of a few of his countrymen, but Lex Luger will be entering the ring with the admiration of millions of fans who have enlisted in the Call To Action Campaign, the hopes and dreams of people who dare to excel and reach out for that brass ring, and the support and respect of every WWF Superstar including himself. Most importantly, Luger will be leaving SummerSlam will the WWF Championship. Savage then starts a "USA" chant. Suddenly, numerous WWF Superstars come out from the crowd and arrive at ringside to show support for Luger. Yokozuna is seen covering his ears to drown out the patriotic music as the show ends.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 2, 1993

Macho Man is pumped for his match against Doink tonight, and says he may have a surprise of his own to counter multiple Doinks.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Duane Gill and Barry Horowitz.

We see what makes Lex Luger tick.

Adam Bomb beats Tony Roy.

Tatanka takes on Mr. Hughes next week on Raw!

"Macho Man" Randy Savage beats Doink with the help of a little Macho Man. After the match, the Macho Midget bites Doink in the butt and tricks Doink into running right into a Macho Man clothesline. Doink is furious.

Next week on Raw, Lex Luger and Yokozuna will sign the contract for their WWF Championship match. Also, Shawn Michaels will be defending the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Mr. Perfect.

Vince McMahon interviews "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase via telephone...almost. When he rolls the footage of his match against The 1-2-3 Kid last week on Wrestling Challenge, he hangs up.

A man with a tennis racket shows up. It's Jim Cornette from Smoky Mountain Wrestling Federation! Bobby "The Brain" Heenan is delighted to see him. He's here to challenge The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiners) in a match against The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Ray), one of the best tag teams he has ever assembled which has since ruled the roost at SMWF for the last year-and-a-half.

Jim Cornette guests on commentary for the next match.

Mr. Perfect beats Barry Hardy.

The Lex Luger Call to Action continues in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Next week: The Heavenly Bodies ("Doctor" Tom Pritchard and "Gigolo" Jimmy Del Rey) will call out The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) to see if they answer Jim Cornette's challenge!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for June 12, 1993

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat "Iron" Mike Sharpe and Ralph LaRue.

Last Sunday in Albany, New York, Shawn Michaels regained the WWF Intercontinental Championship thanks to a new bodyguard who is taller than he is. Because of this, his match against Crush at King of the Ring will now be for the Intercontinental title. We hear from Crush, who says that thanks to Shawn, he cannot be King of the Ring, but now he has a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, and no bodyguard can stop him. Meanwhile, Shawn - who is seen with the new bodyguard - says he cannot bask in the glory of being a two-time Intercontinental Champion thanks to WWF President Jack Tunney making his match against Crush at King of the Ring for the title, and says him being the Intercontinental Champion will not change when he beats Crush.

We see pre-recorded comments from The 1-2-3 Kid, who says that last Monday night, Razor Ramon offered him $7500. That is more money than he has ever seen in his life and could take care of the bills. He says that money may be important to Razor, but to him, family is the most important thing, and if something happened to him, he wouldn't know what his family would do. He declines Razor's third offer.

Before the next match, Bret "Hit Man" Hart appears on the video screen and asks Razor Ramon what makes him thinks he stands one iota of a chance against him at King of the Ring when he was recently beaten by The 1-2-3 Kid. He says that when he steps into the ring with him at King of the Ring, he will beat him 1...2...3. He then leads a "1-2-3" chant to get under Razor's skin as the match begins.

Razor Ramon beats Bert Centeno.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York on Tuesday night, June 29th. Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Doink, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and a host of others will be there. He also interviews tonight's show at Madison Square Garden. 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 tonight. As part of Face To Face, he interviews Paul Bearer and The Undertaker in one corner and Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzales in the other. Harvey Wippleman announces that tonight will be the greatest night in Giant Gonzales' night, as tonight, he will make history in front of all "the New York Yankee trash" when he puts The Undertaker out of the World Wrestling Federation, and Okerlund can take that all the way to the blood bank. Bearer, excited by the word "blood," says that there will be blood tonight when The Undertaker rips Giant Gonzales' eyes out and sticks them into the sockets of his dead skull. The Undertaker says that as he and Bearer stand in the comfortable confines of the dark side, they pondered what they would bring to New York. They decided it would be death, darkness and destruction. He also interviews Shawn Michaels, who brags about being WWF Intercontinental Champion again.

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Mike Bell. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws a hand giving a thumbs up with a no symbol over it over a freeze frame of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's 2x4.

Boni Blackstone interviews Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji. Mr. Fuji says that this Sunday night, Yokozuna will take back the WWF Championship that Hogan stole from Yokozuna, and insists he issued no challenge whatsoever at WrestleMania 9. He says Japanese people all over the world will rejoice when a fattened-up 550-pound Yokozuna - who eats eight to twelve meals a day consisting of 30-40 pounds of rice and 60-80 pounds of steak, fish and chicken - flattens Hogan on the canvas and regains the title as Hogan screams for mercy and all the little Hulkamaniacs cry. He says that the day Yokozuna becomes the WWF Champion will become a national holiday of Japan.

The Undertaker beats PJ Walker. During the match, it is announced that The Undertaker is on the cover of the newest issue of WWF Magazine. At the end of the match, Giant Gonzales and Harvey Wippleman approach the ring, and Giant Gonzales gets in the ring and brawls with The Undertaker. Mr. Hughes gets into the ring and plants Paul Bearer into the mat before Harvey Wippleman takes the urn in Paul Bearer's possession and hands it to Mr. Hughes. Mr. Hughes then takes the urn and attacks The Undertaker from behind with it.

During the King of the Ring, i t is reported that The Undertaker struggled to his feet and carried Paul Bearer to the backstage area during the commercial break. We hear from Hulk Hogan, who says that this Sunday night, it all comes to a head and destiny meets him. He will face the biggest challenge of his career. He says that finely tuned guitars and fine-feeling women turned him on, but in the twilight of his career, spending time with his family is what turns him on these days. He also says that walking that fine razor's edge that separates greatness from disaster is what really turns him on, and he gets to walk the edge this Sunday, and says the 24-inch pythons are ready for the challenge. This Sunday, we will find out if it is Pearl Harbor all over again, if Hulkamania lives forever and what side of the fence everyone is on. When he steps foot into the ring, the strongest force in the universe will get ready to take over until the end of time. We also learn that The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) will face Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) at King of the Ring.

Men on a Mission are coming soon to the World Wrestling Federation!

Before the next match, Irwin R. Schyster tells the crowd that according to Tax Code 37, the "tax cheats" are flagrantly guilty of tax evasion.

Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat Buddy Lane and Tony Roy with a Million Dollar Dream to Tony Roy. During the match, it is announced an article about where Money Inc. gets their money is in the newest issue of WWF Magazine. After the match, The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) show up, and Rick tells Money Inc. that he and Scott have heard they are the best tag team in the WWF and that nobody can beat them. He challenges them to put the WWF Tag Team Championships on the line, right here, right now. The Steiner Brothers get in the ring, but Money Inc. gets out.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show at Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, New Jersey on Tuesday night, June 29th. "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Luna Vachon, Adam Bomb and Johnny Polo will all be there. He then advertises a show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on Sunday night, June 27th. Sensational Sherri will lock up with Luna Vachon that night, and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Yokozuna will square off in a return Lumberjack Match. Also on that night, Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) will defend the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner). Okerlund interviews The Steiner Brothers, and Rick says they have worked hard and will find out who the best tag team is. Scott says Money Inc. is a great tag team, and even though they are the champions, they are the best team in the WWF, and Nassau Coliseum is the time to put up or shut up. If he gets the opportunity to hit the Frankensteiner, he and Rick will become the new tag team champions. Also on that night, Crush will face Doink, and Okerlund interviews them for Face To Face. Crush is looking forward to this more than anything in his life, thanks to the concussion followed by the two Doinks. Doink tells him he forgot the defeat. Crush gives Doink credit, but tells him he is coming back bigger and stronger than ever to finish this once and for all. Doink continues to laugh and clown around with a yo-yo.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for May 31, 1993

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Hughes beats Bert Centeno.

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

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

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

Razor Ramon beats Tony Roy.

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

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

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

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for May 29, 1993

Tatanka beats Richie Rich. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws exploding cigars, a headband and a "bam bam" explosion on Tatanka on the Magistrator.

It is announced that there will be a rematch between Shawn Michaels and Crush at King of the Ring following what happened last week on Superstars.

Doink beats Jack Armstrong with the Stump Puller. He then clotheslines Armstrong after the match.

Boni Blackstone interviews Sensational Sherri. Sherri tells Luna Vachon she knows she will hear her, and says that no matter what it takes, she will rip her hair out of her head to compensate for her lack of brains, and pluck every hair off her face one by one. When the smoke clears, Luna will be down on her knees and say she is truly sensational.

Yokozuna beats Tony Roy (who is called "Tony Ray" here).

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night, May 31st at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) will face Yokozuna and Bam Bam Bigelow. Razor Ramon, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Marty Jannetty will also be on the card. Okerlund also advertises a show for the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, June 12th, where Shawn Michaels faces Razor Ramon, The Undertaker squares off with Giant Gonzales, and "The Narcissist" Lex Luger faces Mr. Perfect. Okerlund then interviews Luger and Perfect for Face To Face. Perfect says Luger shines pretty good due to the grease on his body, and admits Luger is a crafty wrestler who has with all the assets to be great...but he is far from perfect. Luger says that the camera and teleprompter is the next best thing to a mirror, and says Memorial Day is an appropriate day for Mr. Perfect to sign the burial plot for his career by facing him in the ring. We then hear from Shawn Michaels, who says that Mr. Perfect and Marty Jannetty conspired to take the Intercontinental Championship, then he has to face his friend Razor Ramon. At this case, he will go through anyone the WWF puts in front of him, including Razor.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Mike Bell and Tony DeVito.

During the King of the Ring Report, we learn that Round 1 is as follows: Bret "Hit Man" vs. Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect vs. Mr. Hughes, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Bam Bam Bigelow. We hear from Harvey Wippleman and Mr. Hughes. Wippleman says that Perfect has leapt from the from the frying pan and into the fire. Mr. Hughes says Mr. Perfect is going down, for he is the man. We hear from "The Narcissist" Lex Luger and Tatanka. Luger says it is a rarity that fate can be determined ahead of time, but his undefeated streak coming to a grinding halt in two weeks is an inevitability. Tatanka tells Luger that how to realize reality was something granted upon him and his people by the gods, and in two weeks, Luger's reality will be realized and he will be sorry. We also hear from Hulk Hogan concerning his WWF Championship match against Yokozuna, who says everyone knows that he likes the decks stacked, and wants everyone across America to know that the main event is going to be marked in history as the greatest match of all time and prove that Hulkamania will live forever. He says that it was destiny that he became the greatest wrestler of all time, and that it was destiny that he bided his time until he became a five-time WWF Champion. He will prove that Hulkamania, guided by the largest arms in the world is the strongest force in the universe and prove that he can roll Yokozuna onto the mat and prove himself the greatest champion of all time. Now that he has WWF President Jack Tunney in line, he has the title shot and the title, and now he's going to prove that he can keep it.

Mr. Perfect beats Rich Myers.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night, May 31st at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. He also advertises a show for the Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, June 12th, and announces that Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka will square off in the squared circle that night. He then interviews Tatanka and Bigelow for Face To Face. Tatanka says he cannot come to Madison Square Garden to get his hands on Bam Bam Bigelow. He came to the aid of Sensational Sherri, and Bam Bam responded by attacking him from behind and cutting his hair. Bam Bam says Tatanka is upset because "the Indians sold Manhattan," and says he stuck his nose in his business and attacked him from behind to embarrass and humiliate him, and he responded by cutting his hair. Tatanka says Bigelow has started a war, and he will get his revenge at Madison Square Garden.

Next week: Papa Shango vs. Bret "Hit Man" Hart! "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn)! Mr. Hughes!

Razor Ramon says everyone is laughing at him, but nobody laughs at Razor Ramon. If "The Kid" wants to turn down $2500, he will up the stakes to $5000 just for him. All he has to do is step into the ring one more time, and $5000 could change his life forever. He tells "The Kid" to come and get it.