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Post by The Kevstaaa on Aug 7, 2009 18:01:29 GMT -5
-Solid opener, surprised to see it go almost 15 minutes though -Not a fan of TAKA retaining over Flash Funk as I always like 2 Cold -The Kane/Undertaker segment was well executed -Loving that Jarrett/Mankind got such a good rating, feels like an edition of Impact to be honest -Thank god Vader won as I always liked him and was never a fan of Kurrgan -Glad Maivia retained, regardless of how he did it. Keep the belt on him and if this lasts long enough, I hope he gets a big push -Smart way to end the European Title match, very DX like -Austin winning is great, and I see him turning face before WrestleMani XIV. Hope that this isn't the end of Owen's push though as he deserves a main event spot
Great show, builds to WrestleMania XIv perfectly. Keep it up man.
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Post by duan on Aug 8, 2009 15:56:52 GMT -5
World Wrestling Federation Presents: WRESTLEMANA XIV! Sunday - Week 2 - March 1998
Unknown Stipulation - Brother vs. Brother Kane (w/Paul Bearer) vs. The Undertaker
WWF Tag Team Championships The New Age Outlaws (c) vs. The Legion of Doom
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2009 17:46:46 GMT -5
amazing NWO and diary. Been lurk reading this and love Austin in DX. Very original idea and its worked. Like the monsters war thats occuring. Really thought Funk was going over TAKA but oh how i was wrong.
much love to my #1 <3333
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Post by duan on Aug 11, 2009 14:57:22 GMT -5
the following is a product of the world wrestling federation WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION PRESENTS: MONDAY NIGHT RAW #7! "Wrestlemania in Jeopardy?" - Monday, Week 4, February 1998 -
The following matches were taped for this week's edition of WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Los Boricuas [Miguel Perez Jr./Savio Vega] defeated Bob Holly & Bart Gunn via pinfall with ropes from Vega to Holly in 7:47 [D] TAKA Michinoku defeated Flash Flanagan via Michinoku Driver in 4:47 to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship [C-]
MONDAY NIGHT RAW
To open up Raw, before the usual opening video showcasing the WWF superstars, we see some highlights from last night's In Your House: 'No Way Out of Texas' pay-per-view, including the Intercontinental Championship match, the European Championship match and the main event between Steve Austin & Owen Hart. Then, Commissioner Slaughter appears on the television backstage in his office. He announces to the crowd of 10,000+ that tonight's main event will feature a huge 6-man tag match between The Nation of Domination facing off against Ken Shamrock & The Disciples of Apocalypse! If Shamrock's team can win, Ken will get one final shot at Rocky Maivia and the Intercontinental Championship at Wrestlemania XIV in a no disqualification match! Slaughter tells the maggots to enjoy the rest of Raw and we see the usual opening video now! [C+]
We come live into the Reunion Arena in Texas, where Jim Ross & Kevin Kelly welcome us to the No Way Out aftermath! Ross puts over the fact that tonight, we will see the official introduction of Steve Austin into Degeneration X and that huge 6-Man tag match that was just announced by our commissioner! Before anything else can be said, Mankind makes his way down to the ring and crawls into the corner, sitting in the fetal position. He starts telling the crowd that last night, he was drilled onto concrete, landing head first. Mankind then proceeded to say that he is tired of being weak and losing due to just a little pain. Mankind then sits up as the lights come on and he is now sporting a Cactus Jack shirt! The mask comes flying off and now we see Cactus Jack in the ring! Jack challenges anyone in the back to a hardcore match right now and Steve Blackman is the man who accepts the challenge! [B+]
Hardcore Singles Match: Cactus Jack vs. Steve Blackman - While Blackman was making his entrance to the ring, Jack started throwing random weapons in the ring including a trash can, fire extinguisher and a few chairs. Blackman brought his nun chucks with him of course. - The match was pretty brutal and Cactus Jack ended up busted open following a hard shot with a chair from Blackman. The crowd enjoyed this match as it was some dose of hardcore we haven't seen in some time. - The end of the match saw Jack battle back and nail a Piledriver on a Trashcan, crushing Blackman's head on the can and getting the pinfall. Jack celebrated with a 'BANG BANG!' Cactus Jack defeats Steve Blackman via Piledriver on Trashcan in 8:01 [B-]
As Cactus Jack is celebrating, another hardcore legend makes his way on the entrance ramp. Terry Funk, who has been challenging monsters over the past few weeks, starts to tell Jack of his past and how Jack is a big part of it. Funk wants another match with Cactus, since he is apparently back, but not an ordinary match. He wants a hardcore match with Cactus Jack and he wants to bring a friend along. Funk walks backstage for a moment and comes back with a barbwired baseball bat. The fans start cheering and Funk lays down the challenge for Wrestlemania XIV! Jack will never turn down a challenge and the match is now on!
We returned from break and in the ring are none other than the WWF's newest alliance, The South. Jim Cornette leads the other three men and tells the crowd that The South displayed dominance last night in the Tag Team Warfare bout. The Godwinns were able to easily pick up the win over all of those 'old news' tag teams and now tonight, they will defeat the Headbangers in front of all these fans! The Headbangers make their way to the ring for the match and we get set for action! [C+]
Tag Team Match; The Godwinns [Phinias/Henry] (w/The South) vs. The Headbangers [Mosh/Thrasher] - The Godwinns wasted no time hammering away on the Headbangers, as once they slid into the ring, Phinias and Henry started throwing left and rights. - Once the four men were settled down, the Godwinns still found themselves having the clear advantage in the match without any trouble. - The end of the bout came after a huge Slop Drop from Henry to Thrasher in the center of the ring. The Godwinns come up winning yet again here tonight! The Godwinns defeat The Headbangers via Slop Drop from Henry to Thrasher in 8:25 [C]
We go down to the announce team following this bout, where Jim Ross & Kevin Kelly put over the fact that we will see Ahmed Johnson back in action tonight and folks, this match is next! [C+]
Singles Match; Ahmed Johnson vs. Kurrgan (w/The Jackyl) - Ahmed Johnson was certainly surprised to see that Kurrgan, who is even more pissed off after losing to Vader last night, is his comeback opponent. Johnson didn't back down though as he never does. - Johnson did hold his own in the match, but Kurrgan just seemed to be too much for Ahmed. The crowd wasn't feeling the match either and I think they were more annoyed that happy with the match. - Kurrgan was able to spoil the comeback for Ahmed after locking in the Claw on Johnson. Ahmed even loses on his comeback trail. Kurrgan defeats Ahmed Johnson via The Claw in 6:11 [C]
Following the match, Kurrgan threw Johnson out of the ring, as per the Jackyl's request, and the Jackyl started to hype up his giant. He told the crowd that Vader got extremely lucky last night and even if his monster has lost one match, he won't lose the next one against Vader. The Jackyl challenges Vader to a match at Wrestlemania. But not just any match, The Jackyl wants them to face off in a Bodyslam Challenge. The first person to Body-slam their opponent will emerge victorious! The duo walk out and the crowd seems pretty excited for Vader's answer. [C]
After the previous promo, we see a graphic stating that we will see 'The Black Hart' Owen Hart, in some Raw main event action, against Jeff Jarrett next! [B-]
Singles Match: Jeff Jarrett vs. Owen Hart - The crowd was prepared for some great technical action and they weren't let down as these two guys are two of the best workers on the roster. - Owen seemed very ruthless in the match and wanted to not just beat Jarrett, but to hurt him badly also. The fans weren't used to Owen being this upset, but its understandable as he just lost his opportunity at Shawn Michaels and his WWF Championship at Wrestlemania XIV! - The end of the match was pretty tainted though and ruined the whole bout, as Jarrett low-blowed Owen Hart right in front of the referee and he had no choice but to call for the bell! The crowd booed the disqualification finish! Owen Hart defeats Jeff Jarrett via disqualification in 10:50 [B+]
We go to the parking lot now, as Degeneration X, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and Chyna are making their way into the arena! Tonight, they induct their newest member, only on the War Zone!
THE WAR ZONE
Before our opening bout of the War Zone, it is noted that Jerry Lawler is now joining Jim Ross on commentary, as Kevin Kelly has exited!
Singles Match: Road Warrior Hawk (w/Road Warrior Animal) vs. Billy Gunn (w/Roaddog) - These two teams have had some tension brewing for quite some time and this feud stems back a few months. The two teams will finally face off at Wrestlemania XIV! But, for tonight, we have some singles action for us. - Gunn & Hawk really didn't click too much in the ring and the bout seemed off and a bit awkward. The match itself didn't last long but maybe that was for the better. - To end the match, Roaddog and Road Warrior Animal got involved with each other on the outside and Billy Gunn went to go aid his partner. Hawk followed Gunn's lead and soon the referee just counted both men out! Billy Gunn drew Road Warrior Hawk via Double Countout in 5:51 [C+]
Even know the bell has sounded, the two teams won't break it up and referees start pouring out of the back to break up the madness. Hawk & Roaddog are now battling on the ramp and nothing can break them up. It takes around 8-10 referees and officials to officially break up the madness, but the tension is still very thick between the two teams! [C+]
Singles Match (non-title): TAKA Michinoku vs. Devon Storm - The crowd is now treated to some light heavyweight action between TAKA Michinoku and Devon Storm in a non-title bout. Michinoku is coming off a defense against Flash Funk last night on pay-per-view. - These two really mixed it up for the crowd and they ended up enjoying the match very much. The match didn't go for too long, but it was still pretty good from an observer's point. - The end of the match saw TAKA finish Storm off with a Springboard Kneedrop in a decent match with some action! TAKA Michinoku defeats Devon Storm via Springboard Kneedrop in 7:40 [C-]
We go backstage where Bart Gunn is leaving the arena. It seems that his night is all done and he is packed to go. Then, from out of nowhere, Kane attacks him. Kane starts throwing him around and finally chokeslams him on the concrete and then tombstones him on the same concrete. Paul Bearer then comes into the picture and tells the fans, and the Undertaker, that Kane plans to keep attacking random people until he finds out what the stipulation is on his match at Wrestlemania XIV with his brother. Ross asks the fans at home when all this carnage will end? Lawler responds and tells JR at Wrestlemania! [C+]
Main Event - 6-Man Tag Match: Ken Shamrock & The Disciples of Apocalypse [Skull/8-Ball] vs. The Nation of Domination [Rocky Maivia/D'Lo Brown/Kama Mustafa] - This could be Shamrock's final chance at Rocky Maivia, so he needs to get the win with his team right now. This match should be filled with action and it definitely was! - Shamrock looked like a mad man in the ring and when he wasn't in the ring, he wanted to be. The DOA seemed to be the perfect help that Shamrock needed, as they did their job in the match. - This doesn't mean that the Nation were completely squashed, as they weren't. Rocky Maivia showed some real athleticism in the match and seemed to wrestle circles around Skull for a good part of the match. Rocky doesn't want any part of Shamrock, but this match proved that he has to as Shamrock ended up victorious. - Shamrock made D'Lo Brown submit to the Ankle Lock as the DOA was taking care of the rest of the Nation. Shamrock gets one final shot at Wrestlemania XIV against Rocky Maivia for the Intercontinental Championship, this time in a No Disqualification match! Ken Shamrock & The Disciples of Apocalypse defeat The Nation of Domination via Ankle Lock from Shamrock to D'Lo Brown in 12:32 [C+]
We see Steve Austin walking down a corridor towards the ring! It's now time for the official introduction to DX for Austin everyone!
Degeneration X is first to come out and they look extremely confident! Shawn Michaels leads Triple H & Chyna to the ring and once they get there, Michaels doesn't say much, he just introduces Steve Austin. Once Austin comes out, he gets some pretty decent boos from the crowd. Austin comes down to the ring with his Wrestlemania contract in hand. The contract states that he would get a shot at Shawn Michaels, but he wants to hand this contract over for a shot to be in Degeneration X! Michaels tells the crowd that they are seeing history in the making and it is now time for the contract to be ripped up. Michaels tells Austin to hand the contract to Triple H and Steve starts to, but he quickly takes it away. He grabs the microphone from Michaels and tells him that there is something wrong here. Steve Austin calls Michaels over to show him the contract and Austin explains to the crowd that the last page of the contract is messed up. Michaels flips to the last page and instead of the part where Austin needs to sign, it just says 'AUSTIN 3:16'. Michaels looks up, but its too late as he is caught with a STUNNER! Triple H starts to beat down on Austin and Chyna is even joining in on the assault. Chyna rolls out of the ring and grabs a chair from ringside. Michaels is now back up and joining in on assaulting Austin! Just then, Owen Hart comes running out and chases Degeneration X away with a led pipe. Austin picks himself up and stares at Owen. Hart picks up a microphone and tells the fans that he didn't help Austin because he likes him. Owen helped Austin so he could finally get his hands on Degeneration X! Austin takes the microphone and tells Degeneration X, "Austin 3:16 says I just screwed your ass! See you at Wrestlemania son!" The crowd goes absolutely nuts for Austin and DX is fuming on the ramp as Raw ends!
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Post by Matt on Aug 11, 2009 21:16:26 GMT -5
The opening contest involving Cactus Jack and Steve Blackman was great, especially since it was contested under hardcore rules. I would love for you to slowly bring in a harder hitting, action filled, and hardcore style of WWF wrestling. Cactus Jack picking up the victory after a Piledriver on a trashcan was great. Terry Funk coming out and challenging Mick Foley to a hardcore match at Wrestlemania is great. The two men have terrific chemistry and work the best when weapons are involved. I am actually surprised to see Terry Funk bring out a barbwire baseball bat. Jim Cornette has done a great job of getting The South over. Their victory over The Headbangers comes as no surprised, but it is still solid. I was expecting some team to come out and start an altercation with The South, but I can deal with that not happening. Ahmed Johnson returning and having to face Kurrgan was interesting and I wonder if it will lead to some type of program. I guess a program won’t be starting between them as Vader will/should be facing Kurrgan in a bodyslam contest. I can not say I am overly pleased with that contest as I think it will bring down the card for Wrestlemania a little bit. Jeff Jarrett versus Owen Hart was a nice way to end the final hour. Owen Hart defeating Double J to regain his momentum was a smart move although I still wish Owen Hart was going to Wrestlemania to battle Shawn Michaels. I love Road Warrior Hawk battling Billy Gunn to a double countout to continue their feud which will lead to a match at Wrestlemania. I love that they continued to brawl after the final bell for the match. I feel the Light-Heavyweight division is lacking star power as TAKA Michinoku is your main Light-Heavyweight. I love Kane attacking Bart Gunn as Paul Bearer tells the Undertaker that the innocent will be hurt until the stipulation is announced for their Wrestlemania match. A solid six man tag match involving Ken Shamrock and D.O.A taking on the Nation of Domination. I am pleased to see Ken Shamrock and D.O.A pick up the victory after D-Lo Brown submitted to Ken Shamrock. Rocky Maivia versus Ken Shamrock at Wrestlemania in a non disqualification match should be amazing. The closing segment was terrific; however, it was kind of obvious. I was shocked to see Owen Hart defending Steve Austin and I still wish Owen Hart won at No Way Out of Texas to face Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Aug 11, 2009 22:05:55 GMT -5
-NOD vs. Shamrock's team should be good -Cactus/Blackman would be a great hardcore match -Jack/Funk at 'Mania should be a good brawl -The South stable is good, glad they won -Kurrgan over Ahmed is meh. Kurrgan/Vader at 'Mania is ok, body slam challenge pays homage to 'Mania 1 -Owen/Jarrett is always great, good way to end it to keep everyone strong -I see LOD/NAO at 'Mania -Filler Lightheavyweight Match -Kane attacking Bart is random but makes sense -Good main event and Shamrock/Maivia at 'Mania should be great -Austin turning on DX was obvious, but realistic and the right call
Good stuff as usual and WrestleMania XIV is shaping up to be very good
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Post by duan on Aug 12, 2009 11:17:31 GMT -5
World Wrestling Federation Presents: WRESTLEMANA XIV! Sunday - Week 2 - March 1998
WWF Championship Shawn Michaels (c) vs. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin
No Disqualification; WWF Intercontinental Championship - Shamrock's Last Chance Rocky Maivia (c) vs. Ken Shamrock
Unknown Stipulation - Brother vs. Brother Kane (w/Paul Bearer) vs. The Undertaker
WWF Tag Team Championships The New Age Outlaws (c) vs. The Legion of Doom
Hardcore Grudge Match Cactus Jack vs. Terry Funk
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Post by koreygunz on Aug 12, 2009 16:28:17 GMT -5
Mania already has alot of steam. I didnt like Ahmed losing in his first match back. Is this gonna lead to an angle where Ahmed cant win? Austin turning on DX was predictable, but was a nice stroyline. The only thing I didnt like about his swerve was that Owen was involved. It should have been all about Austin and DX. Im guessing Owen will face HHH at Mania.
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Post by duan on Aug 12, 2009 23:22:37 GMT -5
UNDERTAKER VOWS TO REVEAL STIPULATION ON WRESTLING SHOWCASE!
Earlier this evening, World Wrestling Federation learned that 'The Phenom', The Undertaker, will be revealing what stipulation he has picked for his Wrestlemania XIV match against his younger brother 'Kane', on the inaugural episode of 'WWF: Wrestling Showcase' on the Sports Network! Wrestling Showcase will be on from 8 to 9 and will also feature a huge main event featuring Shawn Michaels facing off against Ken Shamrock in some non-title action! Please be sure to tune in this and every thursday for the Wrestling Showcase on the Sports Network! And also be sure to not forget that Monday Night Raw is on every monday 9/8c !
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Post by DTP. on Aug 14, 2009 12:05:09 GMT -5
WWF RAW is WAR: Monday, Week 4, February, 1998...Not a big fan of the decision to make WrestleMania XIV only three weeks away, personally. Three weeks build from No Way Out of Texas isn't enough time if honest. Good hardcore match to kick off Monday Night RAW, though and glad that it wasn't too graphic since it's only RAW, Cactus Jack beating Steve Blackman was going to happen. It'd be a tragedy if Blackman won that. Cactus Jack and Terry Funk would be a choice feud, but pretty last minute, since they have three more weeks to build before their big match. The Godwinns beating the Headbangers is fine, pretty filler, however. I like that Kurrgan is moving to bigger things, good credible win for Kurrgan over Ahmed Johnson to regain his momentum. Ahmed was simply a waste of space here. Fantastic main event to Monday Night RAW with Owen Hart beating Jeff Jarrett by disqualification. Billy Gunn and Hawk fighting to a double count-out is strange, but Animal and Road Dogg getting involved makes sense. Great match between TAKA Michinoku and Devon Storm and hopefully we see more great light-heavyweight superstars come in to challenge Michinoku for his WWF Light-Heavyweight Championship. Six-man tag team match was fairly good, and Ken Shamrock and the Disciples of the Apocalypse beating the Nation of Domination is all fine and dandy. Where is Faarooq in all of this? Great main event promo, liked Stone Cold Steve Austin turning face again and siding with Owen Hart to attack D-Generation X. I just don't like that you've got alot to fit in in three weeks before the biggest show of the wrestling year. Good show overall.
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Post by duan on Aug 15, 2009 23:52:41 GMT -5
the following is a product of the world wrestling federation WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION PRESENTS: MONDAY NIGHT RAW #8! "On The Road..." - Monday, Week 1, March 1998 -
The following matches were taped for this week's edition of WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Chainz (w/The Disciples of Apocalypse) defeated Goldust (w/ Luna Vachon) via Powerbomb in 5:38 [C+] The Godwinns [Phinias/Henry] (w/The South) defeated Los Boricuas [Savio Vega/Miguel Perez] via Slop Drop from Henry to Perez in 4:52 [C-]
MONDAY NIGHT RAW
Monday Night Raw opens up this week with a video package replaying the events that occurred last week between Degeneration X and Steve Austin! The video package ends with Owen Hart making the save for Austin, just because he wanted to get his hands on Degeneration X! Then, the opening credits begin to roll and we are welcomed LIVE in front of 9,000+ fans by Jim Ross, Michael Cole, & Kevin Kelly! Before they could say anything about tonight's show, Degeneration X makes their way down to the ring!
Not one member of DX looks particularly happy tonight and boy do they have a reason to be angry! Shawn Michaels grabbed a microphone and told the fans that last week, their planned had backfired, and Steve Austin is NOT a part of Degeneration X. Michaels adds that Austin has just made the biggest mistake of his life and he is going to pay for it tonight and at Wrestlemania XIV! Degeneration X has negotiated a 'warm-up' match for Austin tonight, as he must face the WWF European Champion, Triple H, in the main event for the evening! Triple H adds that for once, Commissioner Slaughter has done something right with his power instead of blowing it away! Michaels also adds that his warm-up match will take place on the debut of 'WWF: Wrestling Showcase', this thursday on the Sports Network! Degeneration X then proceeds to make fun of Owen Hart, who just missed getting his hands on DX last week! After a few minutes of poking fun, Owen makes his way onto the entrance ramp. He tells Triple H that he has a special surprise for him coming from our Commissioner's office! Tonight, Owen Hart will face off against Jeff Jarrett, yet again! But this time, the winner faces Triple H at Wrestlemania XIV for the European Championship! Triple H is pretty livid and challenges to Owen to take him on now. Hart just tells him 'in time...in time' before we cut to commercial break! [B+]
Tag Team Match: The Disciples of Apocalypse [Skull/8-Ball] vs. The Nation of Domination [D'Lo Brown/Kama Mustafa] - Ever since the DOA has sided themselves with Ken Shamrock, these two stables have been at war with each other. Both teams also want to make an impact on the tag team division, hoping they could claim some Tag Championship gold very soon! - The crowd was definitely full behind the DOA and the Disciples used that to their advantage, playing off the crowd. The DOA is getting pretty over and the Nation felt the heat. - It was all over after Skull planted D'Lo into the mat following a Powerslam and the pinfall was the DOA's! The Disciples of Apocalypse defeat the Nation of Domination via Powerslam from Skull to D'Lo Brown in 6:48 [C]
We cut back to the ring after a quick sponsor break and half of 'The South' was standing in the ring; Jim Cornette & Bradshaw. Cornette explained to the fans why he thinks Bradshaw is the most dominant force in the WWF today and he told the great fans that they will be able to see Bradshaw in action RIGHT NOW! [B-]
Singles Match: Bradshaw (w/Jim Cornette) vs. Bob Holly - An unlikely appearance here from Bob Holly, who seems to be 'Generic' Bob Holly these days. But that is besides the fact. - This one didn't go for long and it saw Bradshaw basically dominate the entire thing. Holly barely got a few shots into the tall Texan and the crowd really wasn't feel this one. - Bradshaw was able to score the victory following a big Lariat and the three count! Bradshaw defeats Bob Holly via Lariat in 4:44 [C-]
Backstage, Todd Pettengail is standing back with Ahmed Johnson, the man who made his comeback against Kurrgan last week, but failed to get the victory! Johnson told Pettengail and the fans all over the world, that last week was just a minor setback and Ahmed Johnson will be on his winning ways come this week on the debut of 'WWF: Wrestling Showcase!' Johnson called anyone who has the GUTS to feel the Pearl River Plunge! [C-]
The WWF Tag Team Champions, The New Age Outlaws, are making their way down to the ring for some tag team action! Apparently, the Legion of Doom will be at ringside on commentary! Oh my, all hell is about to break loose...NEXT! [C+]
Tag Team Match (non-title): The Headbangers [Mosh/Thrasher] vs. The New Age Outlaws [Roaddog/Billy Gunn] - When we returned from break, the match had already began and the Outlaws were already taking it to their opponents. Indeed, the LOD has joined the threesome for some commentary on the match. - The fans wanted to see the Headbangers succeed in this match and they cheered them on every opportunity that got. - After a few moments, Road Warrior Animal left the announce booth and started yelling at the Outlaws. This distracted both men, especially Roaddog, who was the legal man. This allowed Most to sneak from behind and roll him up for the quick upset here on Raw! The Headbangers defeat The New Age Outlaws via rollup from Mosh to Roaddog in 5:32 [C+]
Backstage, Owen Hart is standing by with a cameraman. He has some few select words for Triple H, his potential opponent at Wrestlemania XIV! Owen told Triple H that he is going to make quick work of Jeff Jarrett tonight, who he said better not use underhanded tactics again and then go on to Wrestlemania to spoil DX's party! Owen's match with Jarrett is up next!
Winner gets a European Title Shot at Wrestlemania XIV - Singles Match: Owen Hart vs. Jeff Jarrett - Once again, these two men have the pleasure of main eventing Raw and this one was certainly better than their last! They really gave it all during the match and the crowd fed off of them big time! - The action was split pretty evenly and neither man had an extended period of offense. Many 'Owen' chants could be heard during this one! - The ending saw Owen Hart nailed a big suplex and lock in the Sharpshooter. Jarrett had no choice but to submit to the pain that Owen was locking in! Owen gets his wish here tonight and will go to Wrestlemania! Owen Hart defeats Jeff Jarrett via Sharpshooter in 8:46
THE WAR ZONE
To kick off the War Zone, we see Cactus Jack roaming the arena looking for someone or something. Will we find out exactly what he is looking for tonight? To add, Jerry Lawler has now joined Jim Ross on commentary as Cole & Kelly have exited! [B+]
A very interesting way to kick off tonight's edition of the War Zone, with none other than Bart Gunn! The crowd seemed pretty puzzled why he was out here, but none the less here he is! Gunn grabs a microphone and tells the fans that he was unjustly attacked last week by Kane and tonight, he wants Kane inside this ring! Before a heartbeat, the lights turn red and Kane, alongside Paul Bearer, makes his way down to the ring. This one could get ugly! [D]
Singles Match: Bart Gunn vs. Kane (w/Paul Bearer) - Well, Kane really wasted no time here. After he entered the ring, Gunn took a swing at him, but it didn't phase the big man and from there, it was all over for Bart. - Kane absolutely buried Gunn in this match and the crowd seemed to get a little freighted, as Kane looked like a monster inside the ring. - The brutal ending saw Kane chokeslam and Tombstone Gunn to holy hell! Stupid idea by Bart Gunn! Kane defeated Bart Gunn via Tombstone in 2:31 [C+]
After the demolishing of Gunn, the lights went out and the Undertaker appeared on the titan tron. He told Kane that Bart Gunn is nothing compared to what the Undertaker has raging inside of him right now. He tells Kane he better be ready for hell this thursday, because when he reveals the stipulation to their match, its going to BE hell! Kane screamed at The Undertaker to come down here, but Taker just smiled as we cut to break! [A*]
Back from commercial now and The Jackyl is in the ring with his client Kurrgan. The Jackyl starts to taunt Vader, calling him a coward because he hasn't accepted their challenge for Wrestlemania XIV yet! Following this comment, Vader comes storming from the back and gets ring into the ring. Kurrgan and Vader stare each other down before Vader takes the microphone from the Jackyl. Vader, right in Kurrgan's face, tells him that come Wrestlemania, his tall ass is going to get bodyslammed right to the mat because its VADER TIME! Kurrgan goes to swing at Vader, but he dodges it and then clotheslines Kurrgan right over the top rope! Kurrgan lands directly on his feet though and Vader taunts him from the ring as the fans cheer! [C+]
Singles Match: Ken Shamrock vs. Faarooq (w/The Nation of Domination) - Shamrock rock, who certainly has his hands full this Thursday, gets a taste of Wrestlemania as he goes head-to-head with the Nation leader, Faarooq! The DOA have not joined Shamrock at ringside for some odd reason. - These two actually meshed well together and put on a pretty decent match here in the War Zone! The crowd was really feeling Shamrock in the match and wanted him to get the victory very badly. - That wasn't the case though, as Shamrock was attacked by Rocky Maivia & the Intercontinental Championship as he was whipped against the ropes by Faarooq. Faarooq then proceeded to nail the Dominator on Shamrock and get the huge win for the Nation here tonight! Faarooq defeated Ken Shamrock via Dominator in 7:46
Following the bell, the Nation didn't stop their attack of Shamrock. All four men started pounding on Ken, who couldn't take on all four men. Rocky then took full advantage of the situation and nailed a Rock Bottom on the Intercontinental Championship. The fans were left thinking, "Where is the Disciples of Apocalypse?!" The Nation make their leave while Shamrock is completely knocked out in the ring. [B-]
We go quickly backstage following the previous segment, where Steve Blackman has apparently found Terry Funk laid out in his locker room. Funk is bleeding pretty badly and a barbed wire bat can be seen in the corner of the picture. Ross & Lawler were wondering if this was what Cactus Jack was looking for earlier in the evening! Blackman got help for Funk as we fade away from the scene! [C+]
Winner Challenges for the Light Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania XIV - Five Way Match: Flash Flanagan vs. Scott Taylor vs. Brian Christopher vs. Flash Funk vs. Devon Storm - This was another match that was made by Commissioner Slaughter tonight and the match had the most aerial based action that the WWF has ever seen. - It's too bad that the crowd really didn't enjoy this one because it was pretty decent match wise. The five men hit some pretty unique spots in the match that dazzled the commentators. - The ending was a bit sketchy though, as Taylor, Christopher, Funk & Storm were battling on the outside when Flanagan ran and dove over the top rope onto all four other men. All five men where knocked clean out for the referee's ten count and the match was a draw! Devon Storm, Scott Taylor, Brian Christopher, Flash Funk, & Flash Flanagan all drew each other via countout in 9:00 [D]
Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler said that Slaughter's decision about the Light Heavyweights will come this thursday on the debut episode of 'WWF: Wrestling Showcase'. Then, the two announcers put over the fact that we will be seeing Triple H battle it out with Steve Austin, in the War Zone main event, NEXT! [B+]
Main Event - Singles Match: Triple H (w/Chyna) vs. Steve Austin - It was surprising to see no WWF Champion out here to support his fellow teammate against his Wrestlemania XIV opponent! Chyna though was out there to support Triple H and the crowd gave them hell when they entered. Austin, on the other hand, saw himself get the biggest pop of the night when he made his presence. - These two really squared off inside the ring and put on a classic in the making. The crowd was super hyped for Austin, who seemed very on his game tonight and rightfully so! - Triple H wasn't a slouch either though, as he almost had Austin down on several occasions, but it wasn't meant to be. - Despite the several attempts of distraction by Chyna, Steve Ausint was able to prevail against Degeneration X here, by nailing a Stunner on Triple H and getting the pinfall. Excellent match! Steve Austin defeats Triple H via Stunner in 11:38
Following the bell, Steve Austin chased Chyna out of the ring and gave Triple H another Stunner, followed by flipping him off, for good measure. The crowd celebrated with Austin, who is riding high going into Wrestlemania, as the War Zone came to an end!
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Post by DTP. on Aug 16, 2009 9:11:05 GMT -5
WWF RAW is WAR: Monday, Week 1, March, 1998...Great opening promo to start off the show with Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna of D-Generation X complaining about Stone Cold Steve Austin declining the chance to join DX. Hypes up for their WrestleMania XIV bout, and Triple H and Steve Austin is a great way to get the ball rolling. A rematch between Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett sounds good, hopefully it'll end controversially, so Jarrett AND Owen get to face for the WWF European Championship. Don't really like the Disciples of the Apocalypse beating the Nation of Domination, as Skull and 8-Ball don't really need this win, whereas all Kama Mustafa and D-Lo Brown can do is drop down the card each loss. They need some leverage; momentum if you will. Bradshaw beating Bob Holly is fine, not really intended to do alot other than to get Bradshaw over. I do not really like what you're doing with the New Age Outlaws. The Headbangers are not exactly WWF Tag Team Championship material in my honest opinion. Great main event for Monday Night RAW with Owen Hart successfully retaining his contention to the WWF European Championship with a win over Jeff Jarrett. Poor Bart Gunn, being fed to Kane. Your build for Kane vs Undertaker is good, very intense. Kurrgan and Vader at WrestleMania XIV isn't what I would call a high quality match-up worth for the biggest show of the year. Faarooq beating Ken Shamrcok eh? Like The Rock getting involved, but Shamrock will hopefully win the WWF Intercontinental Championship come WrestleMania XIV. Filler five-way match up, but what the hell? How can you have a countout in a free-for-all match? Doesn't make alot of sense but with the debut of Wrestling Showcase this Thursday, that should hopefully even things out. Please let Brian Christopher get to face TAKA Michinoku. Hey, where is Mr Aguila anyway? Solid main event with Steve Austin beating Triple H. A good show overall.
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Post by Matt on Aug 16, 2009 16:06:08 GMT -5
I love that Degeneration X is very unhappy to sell the storyline. Triple H versus Steve Austin should be a great main event. Owen Hart versus Jeff Jarrett with the winner getting a European Championship match at Wrestlemania is pretty good. I was actually pretty surprised to see the Disciples of Apocalypse defeat the Nation of Domination, but I won’t complain because I love it. A solid victory for Bradshaw to continue to prove that the South is a dominate force. Ahmed Johnson is on a mission to regain his momentum and I could honestly care less. Johnson is such a waste, release him! The Headbangers, even with interference, defeating the New Age Outlaws was shocking. I was expecting a post match brawl, but I can live without it. Owen Hart defeating Double J was expected and good. I still wish Owen Hart would be facing Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania; however, Triple H versus Owen is almost as good. I love Bart Gunn challenging Kane for revenge and getting destroyed instead. I am suspecting a Hell in the Cell match between Kane versus Undertaker; however, I hope it is something minor. I think a Hell in the Cell match would be a perfect way to end the feud, not start it. I love Vader cleaning house of both the Jackyl and Kurrgan. Vader needs a major push because I think he could play the role well. I was incredibly shocked to see Faarooq defeat Ken Shamrock, even if Rocky Maivia did interfere. I was shocked to see D.O.A not make the post match beat down save. I love Terry Funk being leveled out backstage. I was not a fan of the Light-Heavyweight match and I thought the ending was horrible. Steve Austin defeating Triple H was expected and it was a great choice. The post match activity was pretty good as well. Overall, a terrific show.
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Post by Cass on Aug 18, 2009 3:03:36 GMT -5
First off let me say i've been reading this diary secretly by lurking through it for awhile now. So i'll finally reply. For shotgun.. Chainz over Goldust? odd decision honestly as Goldust was still over at this point. I hope you pick a good stipulation for Taker/Kane for mania, even though I don't think the first match for this feud needs one. You have a good mid-card going on here, with you seem to be setting up the same Wrestlemania that happened with your own little twist. Steve Austin beating Triple H is the best thing to go with, hoping he gets in a match against Chyna before 'mania. Can't wait for your next show.
Flash Flanagan FTW.
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Post by duan on Aug 19, 2009 17:24:40 GMT -5
the following is a product of the world wrestling federation WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION PRESENTS: WWF: Wrestling Showcase #1! "The Extravagant Debut" - Thursday, Week 1, March 1998 -
The following match was an untelevised match that took place before the actual show: Jeff Jarrett defeated Dave Finlay via Figure Four Leglock in 4:37 [C]
WWF: Wrestling Showcase
To open up the debut edition of the Showcase, we see an opening package, which consists likes of Degeneration X, The Nation of Domination, Steve Austin, Vader, Ken Shamrock and many more WWF Superstars! We then go inside the arena, in front of a sold out crowd, where Jim Ross & Jerry 'The King' Lawler join us on commentary for the evening! Ross welcomes everyone to the first EVER 'Wrestling Showcase' and boy, do we have a special night planned! Tonight, we will find out what stipulation the Undertaker has chosen for his Wrestlemania match with Kane, Ahmed Johnson will be in action, and to main event the show, Ken Shamrock will challenge WWF Champion, Shawn Michaels, in some non-title action!
Ross is then quickly and rudely interrupted by one of the newest stables in the World Wrestling Federation today, The South. Jim Cornette leads Bradshaw and The Godwinns into the ring. Cornette tells the fans that tonight, on the first ever Showcase, these fans will be treated to some great tag team action featuring the Godwinns. Cornette also mentions that following Wrestlemania, according to Commissioner Slaughter, the Godwinns are FIRST in line for a tag team title shot! The crowd begins to boo as Cornette lets the match begin! [C+]
Tag Team Match: The Godwinns [Phinias/Henry] (w/The South) vs. The Disciples of Apocalypse [Skull/8-Ball] (w/Chainz) - In our first ever match here on the Showcase, we kick it off with some explosive tag team action between two of the best teams in tag wrestling today. - The Disciples, who were nowhere to be seen to help out Ken Shamrock this past Monday, started the match off strongly and got the crowd going once they turned the match their way. - Even with the strong start, the Disciples succumbed to the numbers game, after Bradshaw distracted Skull during the match. Chainz took care of Bradshaw, but this distraction was long enough for Henry Godwinn to nail Skull with a Slop Drop and get the victory! The Godwinns defeat The Disciples of Apocalypse via Slop Drop from Henry to Skull in 7:22 [C+]
We rejoin the show backstage, in Commissioner Slaughter's office, where all five light heavyweights were asking what Slaughter's decision at Wrestlemania XIV will be! Who will face TAKA for the Light Heavyweight Championship? Slaughter tells these men that he is impressed with all of them and has booked a 6 way eliminated match for Wrestlemania, which all 5 men will challenge TAKA Michinoku for his Light Heavyweight Championship! The fans seem to enjoy the announcement a bit, but the competitors enjoy it more! [C-]
We quickly go to the locker room of Terry Funk, who's head is bandaged up from an attack this past Monday on Raw. Funk starts yelling that Cactus Jack was the man who knocked him out and he vows to get revenge in the ring at Wrestlemania XIV! Funk calls Cactus a coward and he wants to see him in person, face-to-face, this Monday on Raw for some words! And Funk tells him he won't be coming alone this time! [B-]
Singles Match: Steve Blackman vs. Ahmed Johnson - This one should be good, as Johnson is looking for his first victory since returning to the WWF and Blackman is looking to move up in the world of the WWF. - The two had pretty much the same amount of offense and neither man really took advantage for a part of the match. A ton of back and fourth action, which the crowd enjoyed! - The ending saw Ahmed set Blackman up and go for the Pearl River Plunge, but Blackman get out of the way and nail a Thrust Kick to get the pinfall! Following the bell, Johnson seemed very disappointed in himself for losing again! Steve Blackman defeats Ahmed Johnson via Thrust Kick in 8:05 [C+]
Todd Pettengail is standing by with the current number one contender to the WWF Championship, Steve Austin! Austin quickly shoves Todd out of the way and starts to conduct the promo by himself. Austin tells the fans that at Wrestlemania, he will finally become the WWF Champion and hold that championship until he gets bored and moves on to the next thing, like he did with the Intercontinental Championship. Austin also makes a comment about the networks hating him because he isn't afraid to speak his mind. Austin tells the censors to go screw themselves because Austin 3:16 is here to stay! Just then...the screen went completely black and we go to...[C+]
...what seems to be the Undertaker. The Deadman is in a VERY dark room, which we can only see the Phenom himself. Undertaker talks about how his brother made this extremely personal and has brought out a side of the Undertaker NOBODY has seen. Finally, he announces that at Wrestlemania XIV, he will face off against his brother in a 'Darkness Street Fight'. The Undertaker tells Kane that at Wrestlemania, he is planning on burying his own brother without any regret. [A*]
Main Event - Singles Match (non-title): Ken Shamrock vs. Shawn Michaels (w/Degeneration X) - These two have just come off a pretty heated month of December, where they were down each others throats. Shamrock looked deadly when he came down to the ring and Michaels seemed a bit scared. - These two put on an excellent match for these great fans and the chemistry between these two was amazing. During the match, once one competitor gained the advantage, a few moments later, the other would take it back. - Degeneration X tried to get involved many times during the match and this brought down Ken Shamrock's backup, The Disciples of Apocalypse to even out the numbers! - The ending of the match came when Shamrock nailed a big belly-to-belly suplex and was going to lock in the ankle lock, when the Nation of Domination came down to the ramp. Skull & 8-Ball went over to them to make sure nothing happened. Shamrock was watching this and it allowed Triple H to come into the ring. The referee caught him, but Chyna came into the other part of the ring. She went to low-blow Shamrock, but Chainz grabbed her and Triple H knocked down the referee to attack Chainz. Then, the DOA & Nation started to battle on the ramp. The referee had no choice but to through the match out. Shawn Michaels drew Ken Shamrock via double disqualification in 8:50 [A*]
Following the match, Degeneration X, Ken Shamrock, The Disciples of Apocalypse & The Nation of Dominantion were all battling around the ring area. Just then, Owen Hart & Steve Austin (at separate times) came down to even out the score. The referees come pouring out from the locker room as the first ever Wrestling Showcase comes to a close!
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Post by koreygunz on Aug 19, 2009 17:59:17 GMT -5
Good to end the main event in a brawl. I thought it gave Shamrock and the DOA a bit of a rub. I admit Im a bit disappointed in the "Darkness Street Fight." I thought it would be a Hell in a Cell, or at least a Casket Match.
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Post by Matt on Aug 19, 2009 21:36:54 GMT -5
Wrestling Showcase #1
The South opening up the show is great and The Godwinns possibly receiving a title shot at Wrestlemania is pretty good. The Godwinns defeating the Disciples of Apocalypse works and I feel it helps elevate the tag team of the South. The six man elimination Light-Heavyweight Championship match should help get the division over as all men will be able to showcase their abilities. I love Terry Funk calling out Cactus Jack to face him face to face. Steve Blackman and Ahmed Johnson was a decent contest as it allows both men to get extra airtime. Johnson is really a waste of space and I would release him, if I was you. Steve Austin’s promo was excellent and the way he was cut off by the Undertaker’s promo was immense. A Darkness Street Fight is such a Vince Russo name. I just wish the match was explained. Like is it a regular street fight? Or does it have special rules? Is it conducted in the dark? The main event was excellent and the huge brawl after the match, that also caused the disqualification, was amazing.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Aug 19, 2009 23:45:31 GMT -5
-Figured the Godwins would win especially after announcing that they were the number one contenders after 'Mania -A six man Light Heavyweight match is a great idea -Blackman over Ahmed is good, interested where this losing streak goes -Surprised Austin's promo only got a C-, but a Darkness Street Fight should be interesting. I was hoping for a Casket Match, HIAC or Buried Alive though. -Ending the show with a brawl was a great way to go. Glad to see it end like that and 'Mania is shaping up to be great
Very good first edition of Showcase, although I might've gone with a bigger main event for the first show. Good stuff still though.
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Post by robby.blade on Aug 22, 2009 14:13:24 GMT -5
RAW #7: Decent opener, glad that Cactus won. I'm hoping you do some crazy stuff for Funk Vs. Catus at Mania. Nice to see the Godwins pick up another win. Not so sure about Ahmed losing in his return match, but atleast it was to someone massive like Kurrgan. The Bodyslam Challenge should be interesting, as it's something thats rarely done. Good main event with Owen and Jarrett, and I'm assuming you are setting up another match between them at Mania after the way that one ended. Singles matches to build up for tag fueds are always great, and the double count out was good idea. I love how it took so many referees to break both teams apart after the match. Glad you didn't have Storm go over TAKA, but hopefully you keep Storm around. Kane just randomly attacking Bart Gunn is awesome. The six man tag main event was great. I'm really hoping Shamrock can finally capture the Intercontinental title at Mania. Plus, it was another win for the DOA. Austin turning on DX was obvious that it would happen sometime before Mania, but I like the way you did it. RAW #8: Nice opening segment with DX. DOA getting the win is great. Bradshaw beating Holly is fine. Liked how the LOD pretty much cost the Outlaws the match with the Headbangers. Glad to see Owen getting the European title shot instead of Jarrett. I'll be pullin for Owen to win it. Bart getting destoryed by Kane was cool. Hell in a Cell between Kane and 'Taker? Liked Rocky costing Shamrock the match against Faarooq. Nice way to help build up to their match at Mania. Pretty weird, but cool how the Light Heavyweight match ended in a count out. Maybe Slaughter's decission is a six man scramble for the belt at Mania? Austin winning was obvious, but a good way to add some more fuel to the fire heading into Mania. Showcase: Nice opening promo with Cornette and The South. It's a shame to see the DOA's winning streak come to an end, but atleast it was to a team that your heavily pushing. Six way match for the Light Heavyweight title, I was right. Nice Funk/Cactus segment. I'm guessing Ahmed is gonna be going through a big losing streak? Darkness Street Fight? Hopefully it's announced what exactly that is soon. Nice that the show ended in a big brawl.
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Post by DTP. on Aug 22, 2009 15:37:04 GMT -5
WWF Wrestling Showcase: Thursday, Week 1, March, 1998...Awesome, Dave Finlay made an appearance, that's a good sign even if Jeff Jarrett did defeat him pretty quickly. Alright, the premiere edition of WWF Wrestling Showcase, looking forward to Shawn Michaels taking on Ken Shamrock. Nice to see The South open things up, but I'm not too fond of The Godwinns still being the heel countrymen, personally. I mean I was never really a fan of the hogfarmer gimmick in wrestling, really. Didn't expect to see The Godwinns go over the Disciples of the Apocalypse though, that caught me off guard since Skull and 8-Ball have been on somewhat of a roll lately. Hmm, six-way elimination match for the WWF Light-Heavyweight Championship is fine, just the audience are going to sh*t on this match if this was to happen at the real WrestleMania XIV show. I mean, TAKA Michinoku vs Aguila didn't even get a good reaction. The crowd were dead for that if you recall. Steve Blackman beating Ahmed Johnson is good as Ahmed had turned into a jobber to the stars by this point. Can't see Blackman go too far, though. Great promo with The Undertaker and fantastic main event between Shamrock and Michaels and I did like the Nation of Domination running in, even if the DOA interference was as random as hell. The brawl to close the show was good, pretty good show overall for a premiere.
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