WWFATTITUDE1998: RAW is WAR 11/23!

Oy, fella! Fact is!

Stick with... Oh wait, you've worked your balls off writing shows till Mania already! Hope all the hard work pays off and everyone enjoys this Dan!

The undercard for WWF 1998 doesn't seem to be all that impressive. I've never really noticed that since I was more a WCW guy back then, but its really a depleted area for your roster. Hopefully you can produce some interesting angles. I really hope that Kurrgan doesn't get any kind of push. The guy was so awful. If i remember correctly, only one match didn't end without a clean finish. I greatly like that as alot of matches back then were finished rather poorly.

Anyway, the last segment was clearly the main point for this show. I liked it, but I'm pretty sure that Kane and Taker were not deemed Brothers of Destruction back in 1998. I don't recall them ever being called that prior to 2000. A interesting way to close out the first RAW, for sure.

Shotgun 1/3/98...Damn, I really really like this format man. It looks very clean and professional. On to the actual show...seemed like a standard Shotgun for around this time if you ask me. Mark Henry should get a mega-push outside of the NOD. Guy had so much potential. Nothing to complain about here, just seemed like decent action.

Raw 1/5/98...Austin coming out and saying he will raise hell is exactly what you'd expect him to do. Please end this Vader/Goldust feud. Looking back on it, it was a shitfest and really diminished Vader in the WWF if you ask me. Michaels calling out Taker should be interesting. Brutal Kurrgan squash is brutal indeed. But, this is how you get him over as a monster man. Good job here. I smell a Henry turn coming up shortly. Yes! I didn't bring the NWA into my diary, but I'm glad you put it into yours. It would be awesome to see some real good talent going at it for at least one match a week. With the wackiness of this era, I think it would be a nice change. Obvious Jarrett win here. Boricuas working for DX is classic and I think they actually went with this in real life. Either way, continues Owen/DX which is awesome. Good end to Raw aswell. For the WarZone, Kevin Kelly & Michael Cole usually disappeared and King came into to commentary. Not a big deal, but just something to note. Even with Henry in his corner, Shamrock falls short...burn. Austin taking out the NOD looks really weak though. Keep giving Blackman decent air time, I think he is decent talent. NOA over DOA is obvious and builds them as heels. Nothing to complain about. Cactus & Chainsaw! Coming in for the save...nice! Tyson coming in should be interesting definitely. DON'T LIKE BROTHERS OF DESTRUCTION...THIS BETTER BE A SET UP BY KANE. Liked Raw, didn't like the ending.

Shotgun 1/10/98...Oh god...'Black Bart'. We are in a brutal era for gimmicks. Action seems up to par and I think you have this concept down. This show seemed better than the last though.

Raw 1/12/98...Like the opening promo with Michaels saying that he really isn't afraid. Still not sold on the BOD this early...hopefully it changes. Owen/surprise vs. NAO should be an awesome main event. I'm going to say he uses the Undertaker. Windham going over? Surprised me there, but I guess its all about real wrestling here. TAKA retaining is expected, but I like the unhyped title defense. Brings some realism to the diary and the show. I still think this BOD could be a set up and I hope I'm right. Bearer sobbing is terrible...but Austin coming in is absolute gold. Good segment here. Rock going over is obvious, but I'm content with the aftermath. I see a swerve in their title match at the Rumble. SABLEDUST....WOW. That would be a sight haha Either way, glad to see Blackman getting some time, but I don't like the DQ loss. Please don't have Undertaker & Kane team...all I have to say. Charlie & Jack not getting anywhere with those weapons and I like the Jackyl's comments on them. Mini-Rumble until Austin! Cleans house...nice job. Austin will definitely win the Rumble. Hogan back to the WWF? You wish. haha Austin as the partner...clever stuff Dan. And a melee to end the show. Nice job.

Shotgun 1/17/98...Wow, surprising to see Kurrgan go over in the Stable battle royal. He should be interesting in the Rumble. Oh my, Sultan return?

PS - Brit reports have been awesome also. GREAT job so far my friend.