Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 26, 1993

Mr. Perfect beats Damien Demento.

Jasmine McNeill's anti-drug essay "There's No Hope With Dope" is read by the author herself as part of an anti-drug campaign from the World Wrestling Federation. The Undertaker appears at the end.

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan announces that two people in the front row are getting engaged on Monday Night Raw tonight.

"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats Crush by count-out after Crush is distracted by Doink, who taunts him from the top row. Doinks points to the other side of the arena, and when the camera pans to that side, there is another Doink. Luger attacks Crush from behind, sending him outside the ring where he lays unconscious.

King of the Ring is coming to Pay-Per-View on June 13th! Hulk Hogan will defend the WWF Championship against Yokozuna in a rematch from WrestleMania 9. This week on Superstars, Mr. Perfect takes on Doink, and Bob Backlund takes on "The Narcissist" Lex Luger in King of the Ring qualifying matches.

Mr. Hughes beats Jason Knight.

We get our first look at The Smoking Gunns, Billy and Bart Gunn.

Vince McMahon interviews the WWF Intercontinental Champion, Shawn Michaels, who defends next week against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. He insults New York City and its wrestling fans, and says he doesn't need anyone behind him as he got the Intercontinental Championship on his own. As for Duggan, Michaels calls himself an "equal opportunity defender" and calls Duggan "ugly as the day is long." Before he can say anything to Mr. Perfect, the man he attacked backstage at WrestleMania 9, Perfect shows up, surrounded by officials trying to keep him from getting in the ring, trying to get at Michaels. Michaels kicks Perfect off the apron, and Perfect chases him all the way back to the backstage area.

Howard Cross and Joey Smith of the New York Giants are in the crowd.

Typhoon beats Von Krus. During the match, Vince McMahon interviews "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan via phone, who says he's coming to Raw next week to wrestle and tells Shawn Michaels to prepare for a beatdown.

After the last match, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan helps Chuck Szonowski pop the question to his girlfriend Louise. She says "yes."

Next week: Kamala! The Headsrhinkers! Shawn Michaels defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 24, 1993

Shawn Michaels beats Dale Wolfe. At the end of the match, he teases the Teardrop Suplex, but he pushes Dale Wolfe, who lands on his back on the mat, and pins him from there.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. Shawn Michaels squares off against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan with the WWF Intercontinental Championship on the line. Meanwhile, at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday night, May 22nd at 8 PM - with $2 off for kids 12 and under - Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) will square off against The Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake). We hear from The Mega Maniacs. Hulk says that now they have WrestleMania 9 behind them, they are more powerful than ever and they have Money Inc. where they want them. They know what the rules are, and thanks to manager Jimmy Hart, this one is signed, sealed and delivered. Jimmy Hart says that ever since Hulk Hogan has become WWF Champion, it was so easy to get the match signed by WWF President Jack Tunney. Brutus says that you could hit him in the head with a scud missile and it would not do anything, and they can take the mask, as taking Hogan's eye did not help them. Hulk tells Money Inc. they can huff and puff, but as far as blowing their brick house down, they can forget it, as Hulkamania will ride forever.

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat Reno Riggins and Billy Jones after Reno Riggins almost leaves Billy Jones high and dry. After the match, it is advertised that Smack 'Em Whack 'Em starring The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke) and Lord Alfred Hayes is now available on VHS from Coliseum Video.

Raymond Rougeau interviews Bam Bam Bigelow. All of a sudden, Sensational Sherri walks out, calling out Luna Vachon for attacking her from behind at WrestleMania as even she is woman enough to confront her face to face. If Luna wants a piece of her, she's got it. Bam Bam butts in, saying this is his interview time, and eventually grabs her by the wrists and tells her to get out of his interview. Tatanka shows up and saves Sherri from Bam Bam, drop kicking him off the interview platform and hitting him from mid-air whenever he approaches. Referees and officials have to keep Bam Bam Bigelow away from Tatanka, and Sensational Sherri cheers for Tatanka as this is going on.

"El Matador" Tito Santana beats Louie Spicolli. Before the match, it is announced that "The Rocket" Owen Hart blew out his knee during his match against Bam Bam Bigelow last week, and that we will hear more later on.

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Damian Demento beats K.C. Cleric. During the match, it is announced that Crush will face "The Narcissist" Lex Luger next week on Raw.

We see a vignette for The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn), who plan to face the good, the bad and the ugly in the WWF and hopefully ride tall in the saddle.
br /> "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Tim Patterson.

We see the results of the investigation of "The Narcissist" Lex Luger's forearm. It is revealed that Luger has a steel plate in the forearm area just below the area, and that this plate was surgically implanted after a motorcycle accident. Since it is considered part of his anatomy, WWF President Jack Tunney's office is powerless to do anything about the implant even though it gives Luger an unfair advantage. We hear from Luger, who asks if it is unfair that he looks the way that he does while we look like we do, if is it fair that he has a steel plate implanted in his forearm after a motorcycle accident that Jack Tunney can do nothing about it, and if it is fair that Bret "Hit Man" Hart was knocked out at the WrestleMania brunch and subsequently lost the WWF Championship. He says it isn't, but says life isn't fair unless you're him.

Tatanka fails to show up before the next match with Steve Vega. We find out that Tatanka has been attacked backstage by Bam Bam Bigelow, who proceeds to cut an unconscious Tatanka's hair as referees and officials try in vain to stop him.

It is announced after the commercial break that Tatanka has regained consciousness following the attack from the hands of Bam Bam Bigelow.

Mr. Hughes beats Raven Clark. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Harvey Wippleman, who says that Mr. Hughes is tough, strong and not afraid of anything, much like himself. He tells Mr. Hughes that as a manager, he can do the most for him.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises Monday Night Raw for this Monday night at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. He also advertises the Nassau Coliseum show in Uniondale, New York on Saturday night, May 1st, where Mr. Perfect will challenge Shawn Michaels for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. We hear from Shawn, who says Mr. Perfect is all uptight because he gave him a beating the likes of which he has never seen, and now he wants a piece of him. Shawn says Mr. Perfect's golf game isn't up to par, and if Mr. Perfect spent less time on the green and more time making the green, he could have what he has: the Intercontinental title. Also at Nassau Coliseum, "The Narcissist" Lex Luger takes on Bret "Hit Man" Hart. We hear from Bret, who says that everyone is asking him how he feels that now that he is no longer WWF Champion. Bret says he feels a little bit naked, as he is used to having a title around his waist. The only way he is going to get it back is to go through everybody and get back to the top, starting with Luger. He says Luger loves himself and that metal plate in his forearm, but that stuff is over and the "nice guy" stuff is done as he changed plans. The first thing he will do is wipe Luger out, as Luger's bodybuilding days are the best thing he has to hang on to. Also on the Nassau Coliseum Card, Bob Backlund takes on Blake Beverly, Kamala takes on Bam Bam Bigelow, The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) take on The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu), and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan takes on Yokozuna.

Mext week: "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! A special interview with The Undertaker! Doink vs. Mr. Perfect in a qualifying match for the King of the Ring Tournament!

Doink tells Mr. Perfect it's the two of them in a qualifying match for the King of the Ring Tournament, and he is on a roll. He wants to know if Mr. Perfect has perfect vision or double vision. Mr. Perfect tells Doink not to concern himself with his vision, because next week, the winner qualifies for the King of the Ring Tournament. All Doink should be concerned about is how he will get around him.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 19, 1993

Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) plan to make The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly) pay, but The Beverly Brothers plan to make them go bankrupt for making fools of them last week!

Razor Ramon beats Virgil.

Giant Gonzales destroys L.A. Gore.

Luna Vachon says she will be hunting down Sensation Sherri and wipe her from this Earth very soon to become goddess of the squared circle. We also see footage of Luna Vachon attacking Sensational Sherri in the first aid station at WrestleMania 9 for the first time.

Tatanka beats Art Thomas.

Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) beat The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake Beverly) after DiBiase causes a double team from the Beverlys to go awry.

Vince McMahon gives the first inteview with Bret "The Hit Man" Hart since he lost the WWF title at WrestleMania 9 to Yokozuna. Bret says he's used to being the underdog, and his match with Yokozuna at WrestleMania was no different. He says he's not done yet, and he's got a hit list of people he wants to take down, the first being "The Narcissist" Lex Luger, who hit him with the running forearm from behind backstage at the WrestleMania 9 brunch. The hit list is part of his plan to get back to the top of the World Wrestling Federation.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Bill Apollo. During the match, Doink can be seen spraying people om tje crowd with water from his umbrella. After the match, Bigelow hits a second flying headbutt on Apollo, then Friar Ferguson shows up and stops Bigelow from attacking Apollo further.

Next week: Crush vs. "The Narcissist" Lex Luger!

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 17, 1993

At the start of the show, Bam Bam Bigelow tells "The Rocket" Owen Hart that his rocket is going down in flames. Owen Hart says that in a short while, Bam Bam Bigelow will be his launchpad to blast his rocket straight to the top.

Crush beats Glen Ruth. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Doink. He insists there is only one of him and that the other Doink who pops up to talk with him is an illusion.

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The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) beat J.D. Stryker and Ron Preston. During the match, it is announced that WWF President Jack Tunney wants a full report, including X-rays, on the forearm of "The Narcissist" Lex Luger.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Monday Night Raw for the night of April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York. Shawn Michaels squares off against "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, and Mr. Perfect will meet "The Narcissist" Lex Luger. Crush, Yokozuna and The Nasty Boys (Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs) will also be on the card. On May 1st at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York - where kids 12 and under get in for $2 less - Bret "Hit Man" Hart takes on Lex Luger. Luger says that when he first came to the World Wrestling Federation, he had heard all the accolades about Bret "Hit Man" Hart, but when he laid beneath his feet at the WrestleMania brunch, he was disgusted because Hart laid there unconscious at his feet and he knew he would no longer be WWF Champion. Now he plans to write the final chapter in his career, and finish him once and for all. Bret says everyone wants to know how he feels now that he is no longer WWF Champion. He feels angry, for starters, but all he can do is get back on track and go straight back to the top. Hulk Hogan is the WWF Champion right now, and the only way to get a title shot is to beat everybody else up. He will see Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji on the way, but first, he has to deal with Lex Luger. He knows that Luger likes to hurt people with the steel plate in his elbow, and tells Luger that he looks forward to stepping in the ring with him as it is a whole different ballgame now. He says that the "nice guy stuff" is over, and that he is going to be the most vicious wrestler he's ever seen. He tells Luger to remember one thing: this isn't a bodybuilding competition, this is a wrestling match, and he will wipe him out.

We see footage of the aftermath of Mr. Perfect vs. "The Narcissist" Lex Luger at WrestleMania 9.

Mr. Perfect beats Barry Hardy. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Shawn Michaels, who says that Mr. Perfect thinks he is flawless and unblemished, but at WrestleMania 9, he found out he could take the perfect beating. He doesn't think that Mr. Perfect wants any more of him.

Bam Bam Bigelow beats "The Rocket" Owen Hart. After the match, it is announced that the newest issue of WWF Spotlight Magazine with Andre the Giant on the cover is now available.

We see the music video for "WrestleMania" from WrestleMania: The Album.

Yokozuna beats Chris Katowski. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who says that Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji cannot be trust. He says the USA is the land of the free and the home of the brave, and he has a 2x4 for him. After the match, it is announced that WrestleMania 9 will be available on VHS from Coliseum Home Video next Thursday.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund re-advertises Monday Night Raw for the night of April 26th at the Manhattan Center in midtown Manhattan, New York, as well as the May 1st show at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, where kids 12 and under get in for $2 less. At the latter show, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will face Yokozuna. Mr. Fuji tells Duggan he has a small, small memory, and asks him if he remembers what Yokozuna did to him last time. He says that Yokozuna crushed his ribs, and his wife was crying. he asks Duggan if he wants to see his newborn child, and tells Duggan that this time around, Yokozuna will permanently cripple him, and Duggan will be screaming in pain. Shawn Michaels will also face Mr. Perfect, who says that everywhere he goes, he hears about how Shawn jumped him from behind and treated him like a piece of garbage. Mr. Perfect says he is not a piece of garbage, and that Shawn is. He says Shawn's problem is that he is walking around like he is the king of the ring, but he is a two-time Intercontinental Champion and he knows what it takes to hold the title. He says Shawn has great assets, but he is Mr. Perfect, and that Shawn is about to get what is coming to him.

Next week: Shawn Michaels! An update on the medical condition of "The Rocket" Owen Hart! Tatanka! Mr. Hughes! The full medical evaluation of "The Narcissist" Lex Luger! The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner)!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 12, 1993

Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) have paid The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Luke Beverly) some money backstage to take care of - and give advice on how to take on - The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner).

Scott Steiner beats Irwin R. Schyster by disqualification after interference by "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. Brother Rick helps Scott fight DiBiase and IRS, but The Beverly Brothers show up and almost gang up on the Steiners until Scott is able to trick them into attacking DiBiase. When DiBiase gets angry with them, The Beverly Brothers turn on Money Inc. (DiBiase and IRS).

Tatanka beats Von Krus. During the match, Doink the Clown shows up and squirts water at everyone with his umbrella.

Hulk Hogan is officially WWF Champion as per a ruling by Jack Tunney.

Rob Bartlett interviews Luna Vachon in her first Raw appearance. She calls herself "the true woman of the '90s," and calls Sensational Sherri a "witch." She says the only thing strong about Sensational Sherri is her breath, and implies she's everything that Sherri is not. Bartlett then tells Luna that Sherri is here...and Sherri immediately shows up. She calls Luna "a disgrace to the World Wrestling Federation" and kicks Luna in the head starting a fight. Rob Bartlett tries to break it up only to get smacked around himself. The brawl spills into the stands, and clothes even get ripped off in the process. Sgt. Slaughter has to carry Luna away as the brawl is broken up.

After the break, Luna Vachon shows up and attacks Sensational Sherri yet again. Not surprisingly, this starts yet another brawl. Sgt. Slaughter has to carry Luna off yet again. Sherri tells Luna that if she wants a piece of her, she's got it.

Papa Shango beats Scott Taylor (who is erroneously named "Skip Taylor" by announcer Howard Finkel). A beaten-up Rob Bartlett returns to ringside with his clothes torn up (assumedly by Luna Vachon) during the match.

Friar Ferguson beats Chris Duffy in what proves to be the former's only match in the World Wrestling Federation.

The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Luke Beverly) attack Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) from behind as they accept the Beverly Brothers' challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championships.

Come As You Are (WWF Superstar) - Superstars recap for April 10, 1993

WrestleMania 9 is available on VHS from Coliseum Home Video on April 22nd!

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan beats Barry Horowitz. During the match, it is announced that Hulk Hogan is on the cover of the newest edition of WWF Magazine, and on the inside is none other than Hacksaw.

WWF President Jack Tunney announces that over much deliberation of Mr. Fuji's protest on behalf of Mr. Fuji, he rules that there was an oral contract between Fuji's party and Hulk Hogan, as Fuji laid down the challenge and Hulk Hogan accepted. Furthermore, a WWF referee was in the ring. Therefore, Tunney rules that Hulk Hogan will remain WWF Champion.

Papa Shango beats David Clements.

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"El Matador" Tito Santana beats The Brooklyn Brawler. After the match, "The King" Jerry Lawler draws a picure of the Chiquita banana around a still image of Santana's cape.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises a show for the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on Saturday night, May 1st. Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji show up, and Yokozuna steps on Okerlund's foot. Mr. Fuji says Yokozuna is disappointed about the outcome of WrestleMania 9. As for "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Yokozuna laid him out once, but this time, he will drape the Japanese flag over Duggan when Yokozuna is done. We also hear from Shawn Michaels, who says Pat Riley could use a cheap shot artist like himself on his team before he brags about tossing Mr. Perfect in a trash can, saying it reminded him of "Grover from Sesame Street" (it is really Oscar). He says Perfect should be challenging him for the Intercontinental title, as he is the man with the gold and the flawless record who is unblemished from head to toe. If Perfect wants a piece of him, he can get it, because being a two-time Intercontinental Champion makes him a two-time loser. Okerlund then announces that Bret "Hit Man" Hart will be facing "The Narcissist" Lex Luger that night.

"The Narcissist" Lex Luger beats Dale Wolfe.

Kamala beats Dwayne Gill. During the match, it is announced that an article on Kamala and Reverend Slick is in the newest edition of WWF Magazine.

In a match from Wrestling Chalenge, Mr. Hughes beats J.D. Stryker in his WWF debut.

The encore presentation of WrestleMania 9 is this Monday on pay-per-view!

This Tuesday, Andre the Giant is on the cover of WWF Spotlight Magazine. We see a video tribute to him.

Bob Backlund beats Anthony Howard. During the match, we see pre-recorded comments from Bob Backlund, who announces that Andre the Giant is the first inductee in the WWF Hall of Fame, and hopes to follow in his footsteps one day as everyone in the WWF is very proud of him. After the match, Backlund gives Anthony Howard a few words of encouragement, and they both walk to the back together.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund advertises Raw for Monday night, April 26th at the Manhattan Center at midtown Manhattan, New York. "Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Mr. Perfect, who says that Shawn Michaels stuck his nose in his business at WrestleMania 9 and left him lying in the trash. He says he is not a piece of garbage and that Shawn is not a threat as he has beaten guys bigger than him. At Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on Saturday night, May 1st, something big is going to happen, because he is perfect. We then hear from Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says that he feels a little bit naked and a little bit angry as Yokozuna was WWF Champion for all of 20 seconds and he has no respect for that at all. He plans on going back on the saddle and getting back on top, and says "The Narcissist" Lex Luger is the first on his list of people to wipe out as the nice guy persona is over, this is no bodybuilding competition and Luger is in for the fight of his life.

Next week: Mr. Perfect! Crush! The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu)! Yokozuna! "The Rocket" Owen Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for April 5, 1993

Bam Bam Bigelow beats Virgil.

When "The King" Jerry Lawler shows up, he demands respect. The audience calls him "Burger King," and Lawler threatens to walk out if the audience continues to call him that. He makes good on his promise as the fans continue.

"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna. Fuji insists that Yokozuna is still WWF Champion and should be made champion again by WWF President Jack Tunney on the grounds that Yokozuna's match with Hogan was not officially sanctioned.

Bob Backlund beats Kim Chee with a bridge pin.

Damien Demento beats "Jumping" Jim Brunzell. During the match, Rob Bartlet is on the phone, desperate to leave Las Vegas with nothing but the clothes on his back.

"The King" Jerry Lawler appears again. Once again, the crowd cheers "Burger King," and Lawler leaves.

There will be a special encore presentation of WrestleMania 9 next Monday night on pay-per-view!

The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) beat The Beverly Brothers (Bo and Luke Beverly).

"The King" Jerry Lawler beats Jim Powers.

After the break, "The King" Jerry Lawler trash-talks "Macho Man" Randy Savage and challenges him to a match next week.

Next week on Raw: Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) vs. The Bushwhackers (Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke)!