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Post by DTP. on Apr 17, 2011 18:59:39 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 23rd March 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Tuczon, Arizona - Tuczon Convention Center [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table][/center] [/font][/td][/tr][/table] A replay from Sunday Night HeAT aired, as it reviewed Triple H and Shawn Michaels teaming up to take on Terry Funk and Stone Cold Steve Austin, a match where Funk and Austin were victorious. The opening video package for RAW is WAR aired, and we cut to the Tuczon Convention Center for RAW is WAR! Jim Ross and Michael Cole introduce us to the show, as we are six days away from WrestleMania XIV!
The theme of D-Generation X hit to start us off tonight on RAW, as the WWF European Champion came out only accompanied by Chyna tonight, as Triple H got into the ring and grabbed a microphone, DX's co-founder beginning to talk about how it's a little impromptu that he has been given a match at WrestleMania. In fact, it is a good thing, because his last WrestleMania memories involved beating this joke that everybody calls Goldust, and then being annihilated by this dude called Warrior! Hunter mentions how it was awful for business, because now look at who is pulling all of the strings. He says that on Sunday he has to face this maniacal middle-aged match by the name of Terry Funk, and he previously went by the name 'Chainsaw Charlie'. He wonders if the WWF are serious, because as proved two weeks ago on this program, he can easily get the job done. A replay aired, as Shawn Michaels was in the ring whilst Triple H destroyed Terry Funk in the background. Triple H says that he wants to see Funk give him his all, because to be honest, it's highly unlikely he'll be leaving WrestleMania standing, let alone with his title.
At that moment, Terry Funk came out, Funk asking Triple H if he was underestimating him. Funk mentions how he has gone a long, long time since he has been in the ring with the best, and he's man enough to admit that Triple H is one of the top dogs here in the World Wrestling Federation. But Funk's been in wars, he's universally known as the 'Hardcore Legend'. He's been in death matches, empty arena matches, street fights, parking lot brawls. He's broken every bone in his body near enough, and he's still standing. Funk says that on Sunday, he would show Triple H what it was like to actually be in the ring with a living legend! The crowd cheered as Triple H asked Funk to make his words physically, right now! Hunter removed his shirt as Funk nodded his head and ran to the ring, both men trading blows but Funk shoved Hunter down! Terry buried Triple H in blows and delivered the Piledriver to Triple H! Chyna then grabbed Funk but Funk slipped out and delivered a backbreaker to Chyna!? Triple H and Chyna evacuated the ring as Funk had just proved that he still has it!
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We return to RAW is WAR with a replay from last Monday night, as "Iron" Mike Tyson proudly challenged Stone Cold Steve Austin to a fight in the parking lot this week on RAW. Later on in the night, the "Texas Rattlesnake" would accept. The announcers note how Austin and Tyson are not yet in the arena.
At ringside we see Mr McMahon arrive at the commentary position, McMahon taking a seat right next to Jim Ross and Michael Cole as McMahon told us that he's not been on commentary in a while, but he does have some words to say during this next match.
1) Ken Shamrock vs Mark Henry (w/The Rock) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Ken Shamrock was out here with a minor concussion, as pronounced by Mr McMahon during this match. Ken Shamrock had previously fought Kama Mustafa last night on Sunday Night HeAT and been the victim of Mark Henry's attacking, when Shamrock tried to lay a finger on The Rock. Rock watched on from ringside as Shamrock had beaten every member of the Nation apart from Mark Henry, and Mark was in the "World's Most Dangerous Man"'s way of facing the WWF Intercontinental Champion on Sunday. McMahon talked about how Rock was so brash and cocky, he'd be an amazing choice to lead the WWF one day as WWF Champion, unlike Stone Cold and unlike Shawn Michaels. Shamrock soon nailed a big belly-to-back suplex to the surprise of everybody, but Rock jumped in the ring, blindsighting Shamrock! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Ken Shamrock by disqualification @ 4:47 [*3/4] [/td][/tr][/table] Ken Shamrock reversed a right hand from The Rock and gave him the belly-to-back suplex, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" then applying the Ankle Lock on the WWF Intercontinental Champion! Deja vu of two weeks ago, Rock wriving in pain and tapping as McMahon mentioned the brutality of Shamrock's character. He disapproved as Mark Henry soon got involved, shoving Shamrock away and aiding Rock out of the ring. This Sunday with that hold we could crown a new champion! In the backstage area we see Marc Mero motivating Jacqueline, as "Marvelous" Marc was prepping Jacqueline for the match she has tonight against Sable! -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW as Jeff Jarrett and Jim Cornette were in the ring, Mr McMahon still at ringside on commentary. The NWA North American Heavyweight Champion spoke about how his opponent this Sunday was a man that had no respect for the NWA culture. In fact, he didn't respect him whatsoever. "Double J" mentioned how this Sunday he would step in the ring once again with Vader, a man that had no idea what the rules were to be in the NWA. Jim Cornette took over, mentioning how he took Vader under his wing, and he betrayed him. And this Sunday, Jeff Jarrett will humiliate him in front of a massive demographic audience at the grandest stage of them all! 2) Jeff Jarrett and The Quebecers vs Vader and The Godwinns |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A hard-hitting six man tag team match tonight as Vader definitely wanted to lay a finger, or a fist on "Double J" as well as Jim Cornette, but Jeff Jarrett tried his best to keep out of the way of Vader. The Quebecers competed with the Godwinns this past Saturday on Shotgun, and these two teams would be in the tag team battle royal this Sunday at WrestleMania XIV, where the winners face the New Age Outlaws for the WWF Tag Team Championships. Pierre and Jacques worked over Phineous and kept him away from Henry and Vader, but Vader got the tag and all hell broke loose. Vader grabbed a hold of Jarrett and gave him a powerbomb before giving Jacques the Vader Bomb for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Vader and the Godwinns @ 5:23 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader celebrated his win as Jeff Jarrett and Jim Cornette fled, the Quebecers soon getting back into a brawl with the Godwinns, and later tonight we will see a big eight man tat team match continuing this situation when the New Age Outlaws team with Los Boricuas to take on the Rock 'n' Roll Express and the Headbangers. Michael Cole, Jim Ross and Vince McMahon promoted what's still to come here on this hour of RAW is WAR, as Brian Christopher challenges Scorpio for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship and Jacqueline does battle with Sable! -- Commercial Break --A WWF WrestleMania XIV M&M Moment video aired, reviewing WrestleMania X where Shawn Michaels lost to Razor Ramon in the first ever ladder match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship. A CCTV camera angle was shown as it showed D-Generation X without Mike Tyson in the parking lot! Still awaiting the arrival of "Iron" Mike and Stone Cold as RAW raged on. 3) WWF Light Heavyweight Championship: Scorpio (c) vs Brian Christopher (w/Jerry Lawler) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This match was set up last night on Sunday Night HeAT, after TAKA Michinoku had fairly gained a WWF Light Heavyweight Championship match with Scorpio at WrestleMania XIV, but Jerry Lawler had announced that Mr McMahon had given Brian Christopher a title match tonight, and the winner of this match would go to WrestleMania to defend the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania in six days. Brian Christopher grounded Scorpio, taking the safe approach and keeping down the champion with hope of the Tennessee Jam giving him the title win, but that was not allowed as Scorpio kept fighting back, Scorpio also taking down Jerry Lawler, and Christopher fell from the top rope in a superplex attempt, Scorpio with the 450 Splash for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Scorpio @ 6:13 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Scorpio celebrated his win as the crowd cheered, Jerry "the King" Lawler not satisfied at all with what has just transpired! Brian Christopher remained down as Lawler jumped Scorpio, the Piledriver connecting! TAKA Michinoku then ran out, a springboard plancha taking down Lawler and Christopher! Michinoku helped Scorpio up as Michinoku faces Scorpio this Sunday! We see Owen Hart in the backstage area, as the "Black Hart" supposedly had something to say tonight. Mr McMahon sarcastically mentioned that Owen would probably want to confront him again about his brother's demise from the World Wrestling Federation. In the Gorilla position, we saw Sable, and she'd be facing Jacqueline up next in the main event of RAW! -- Commercial Break --4) Sable vs Jacqueline (w/Marc Mero) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was the first womens match on RAW is WAR since 1996, as Jacqueline took Sable down in the opening moments, these two women rivalling dating back to Valentine's Day where Marc Mero gave up on reconciliation with his now ex-wife, Sable by cheating on her with Jacqueline. Jacqueline showed some power in this match as she scoop slammed Sable and really started to go after the neck of the beautiful blonde. "Marvelous" Marc Mero watched in approval from ringside as Sable started to fight back, and she nailed a big powerbomb called the 'Sable Bomb' on Jacqueline! Mero tried to grab Sable but Sable gave her own ex-husband the Sable Bomb as well! Jacqueline then rolled Sable up with the tights for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Jacqueline @ 2:46 [1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Jacqueline celebrated her win before Sable speared her, but Marc Mero grabbed his ex-wife, and the "Marvelous" one gave his own ex-love, Sable the TKO! The crowd booed with great passion as Mero attended to Jacqueline. We cut to the parking lot as Shawn Michaels was shown, the WWF Champion talking about how we were approaching the end of RAW, hour one here tonight with six days before Stone Cold Steve Austin's public asskicking. But first, we'd see Steve Austin get his ass beaten tonight, outside of an arena by the best boxer in the World Wrestling Federation, "Iron" Mike Tyson! Tyson at that moment appeared, and we were definitely going to get down to it tonight! Tyson said that he would pound the hell out of Austin until he was black and blue. RAW went off the air. [/font][/td][/tr][/table] The opening video package for the War Zone aired, and Jim Ross, Vince McMahon and Jerry "the King" Lawler introduced us to the second hour of the War Zone, and it was crunch time for the World Wrestling Federation superstars as this was the final hour of RAW is WAR before WrestleMania XIV! The theme of Owen Hart hit to kick off War Zone, as Vince McMahon sarcastically commented again how the "Black Hart" was just bruised and sore because his brother and his friends all left the company months ago. Owen climbed into the ring and said about how he was still here, and he was still standing here today in front of the world as the last remaining Hart Family member. Vince McMahon is the one man that is the reason for his brother, Bret to not be here and he will still hold him as an enemy, but he has a new mission, and that mission is to become the WWF Champion and avenge his brother. Vince will hate his guts, and D-Generation X or Steve Austin will all want a piece of him. For the Hart Family. Owen called out Cactus Jack, telling Jack that he wanted this to be over as soon as possible, he couldn't wait for Sunday to kick Jack's ass all around the FleetCenter and make him pay and make him bleed. With that, the theme of Dude Love hit, and the crowd booed as a man dressed as Dude Love came strutting out, definitely not Mick Foley. Love asked Owen if he was ready for some Dudettes. Owen looked annoyed, and he applied the Sharpshooter instantly! The imposter cried as Cactus Jack then came out from behind, baseball bat off the back of Owen's skull! Cactus repeatedly slammed it into Owen's ribs as Vince stood up, saying that while he appreciated Cactus' act of violence, he wants to make WrestleMania XIV special for him and Owen too; the winner of their Street Fight will face the WWF Champion at In Your House next month! Jack smirked before leaving. A WrestleMania XIV commercial aired, it will be live on pay-per-view, this Sunday from Boston, Massachusetts. -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW is WAR as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were running down what's still to come in our second hour, Vince McMahon having left the announce position. The Undertaker will take on Kurrgan; the New Age Outlaws and the Quebecers face the Rock 'n' Roll Express and the Headbangers plus Stone Cold Steve Austin fights Mike Tyson in the parking lot! An in-depth look at Shawn Michaels is played, promoting him as living the boyhood dream, gone from a member of a tag team called the Rockers to living the life of a rockstar, a superstar that people love to hate. Shawn Michaels fights the biggest match of his career against Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania. 5) The New Age Outlaws, Jesus Castillo and Miguel Perez vs The Rock 'n' Roll Express and the Headbangers |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A packed eight-man tag team match as Los Boricuas, the Rock 'n' Roll Express and the Headbangers all compete in a battle royal this Sunday, the winners going to face the New Age Outlaws for the WWF Tag Team Championships later in the night. The Outlaws worked over Thrasher as the crowd seemed hot for the ageing Rock 'n' Roll Express and they soon got the tag, Bad Ass Billy Gunn soon receiving the hot tag and Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton started clearing house, Gibson and Morton nailing their double dropkick and setting up for a rocket launcher on Gunn but Road Dogg nailed the Pumphandle Drop for the quick win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The New Age Outlaws and Los Boricuas @ 6:24 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as the New Age Outlaws hightailed it out of the ring, Billy Gunn and Jesse James escaping the run of the Headbangers. The Headbangers then engaged in a brawl with the Quebecers as well as the Rock 'n' Roll Express, the WWF Tag Team Champions leaving the scene. A CCTV camera angle shot showed, showing Shawn Michaels and "Iron" Mike Tyson in the parking lot, surrounded by Fatu, the Nation, Los Boricuas, Disciples of the Apocalypse and some minis, various WWF superstars here to see who the baddest man on the planet truly is! -- Commercial Break --An in-depth look at Stone Cold Steve Austin aired, as this man debuted once as a man earning $40 in his hometown bingo hall. Austin climbed the ranks and this Sunday will compete in his biggest match of life against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV. Now a rebellious superstar, Austin is a world renowned celebrity loved by many. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler ran down the card for WrestleMania XIV, consisting of Shawn Michaels vs Steve Austin for the WWF Championship; The Undertaker vs Kane; Cactus Jack vs Owen Hart in a Boston Street Fight, the winner becoming contender to the WWF Championship; Triple H vs Terry Funk for the WWF European Championship; The Rock vs Ken Shamrock for the WWF Intercontinental Championship; a WWF Tag Team Championship match with the New Age Outlaws facing the winner of a tag team battle royal; Jeff Jarrett vs Vader for the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship & Scorpio vs TAKA Michinoku for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. 6) The Undertaker vs Kurrgan (w/The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was the in-ring return of the "Phenom", and the Undertaker seemed motivated as ever to be in the ring, especially against the massive seven-foot Kurrgan. The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust served as an annoyance to Undertaker at ringside, and he was quickly disposed of, as Undertaker delivered a big Chokeslam to Goldust, but then found himself in the vice claw of the big monster, Kurrgan. Kurrgan worked over The Undertaker for several minutes as Paul Bearer definitely had to have been watching this match with Kane. Undertaker soon fought back and the "Deadman" ended up nailing a massive Chokeslam on Kurrgan! The pyrotechnics of the "Big Red Machine" then went off, and Kane charged to the ring causing the disqualification! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: No Contest @ 4:21 [/li][li][/b][/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The Undertaker and Kane traded blows as the "Deadman" delivered a Chokeslam to the "Big Red Machine"! The crowd cheered as Kane then sat up to the displeasure of everybody in the arena, Kane nailing the Tombstone Piledriver! But Undertaker then sat up! 'Taker grabbed Kane by the throat until Paul Bearer popped up on the apron, 'Taker being given a second Tombstone! The crowd booed as Kane set off his pyrotechnics over the "Phenom"! Will lightning strike twice this Sunday? We go to the parking lot where Kevin Kelly is standing by, Kelly talking as Shawn Michaels and "Iron" Mike Tyson were addressing a circle of WWF superstars talking about Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kelly revealing that he should be here in a few moments. -- Commercial Break --We return to the War Zone as the WWF Champion, Shawn Michaels is talking about Stone Cold Steve Austin and how he would never have the guts to come here for the fight he so called wished with "Iron" Mike Tyson. Tyson said that Austin feared him after he laid him out twice. Suddenly, Stone Cold shot through the crowd of WWF superstars, taking down the "Heartbreak Kid"! Mike shoved Austin down as Austin got up and charged at Mike, Triple H getting in the way but Austin tossed him down! Mike then punched Steve in the ribs, Billy Gunn and Jesse James then getting in and the New Age Outlaws held Austin's arms for Tyson, Tyson swinging but knocking Billy out! Austin kicked Tyson in the gut before clotheslining Road Dogg and he turned around to get the Sweet Chin Music in the face from Shawn Michaels! The DOA, Justin Bradshaw, the Godwinns and various other WWF superstars chased Shawn and DX soon escaped the scene! Los Boricuas, the Quebecers, Marc Mero and many other heels started brawling with the faces, and a full-scale riot had broken out in the parking lot! Stone Cold got up and chased after DX as they drove away in a van, War Zone going off the air![/font][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Apr 18, 2011 18:53:56 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 26th March 1998[/size]
-- RAW is WAR was exactly what I had predicted last week on the Brit Report. It was not as good as last week's episode, but of course the entertainment level was off the scales. In fact, there was more hype for WrestleMania XIV and for the first time in about a month we had six matches on an episode of RAW. In the ring, action was forgettable as Scorpio vs Brian Christopher attained most attention quality-wise. The only follower to that match was the eight man tag team match that I expected would be a cluster, but actually was not. This edition of RAW also featured Sable and Jacqueline finally facing off, and while it was awful in the ring as expected, the women were extremely popular with the crowd. Undertaker vs Kurrgan was terrible, and the six-man tag team match was passable. I must however compliment the WWF's journalist nature when it comes to examining Stone Cold and Shawn Michaels' careers. In addition, the Triple H and Terry Funk promo was intense, and the running angle throughout the evening of Mike Tyson and Stone Cold's street fight hype was nice. The ending was well executed.
-- The WWF has WrestleMania XIV on Sunday. The card currently consists of: - WWF Championship: Shawn Michaels vs Steve Austin (Mike Tyson as Guest Enforcer) - Kane vs The Undertaker - Boston Street Fight: Owen Hart vs Cactus Jack - WWF European Championship: Triple H vs Terry Funk - WWF Intercontinental Championship: The Rock vs Ken Shamrock - Tag Team Battle Royal: Winners Face The New Age Outlaws for the WWF Tag Team Championships - NWA North American Heavyweight Championship: Jeff Jarrett vs Vader - WWF Light Heavyweight Championship: Scorpio vs TAKA Michinoku - Pete Rose & Gennifer Flowers will also be in attendance.
-- It is rumored that several ECW wrestlers will be in attendance for WrestleMania XIV this Sunday, apparently a team has been assembled by WWF management to participate in the tag team contenders battle royal this Sunday to fill out the roster. Nobody is quite sure, as insiders seem to be holding this confidential. WWF and ECW's working relationship will apparently be significent though.
-- In WWF signing news, Steven Regal has been signed to the World Wrestling Federation. Regal was released by WCW last month due to spring cleaning and will probably start with the company after WrestleMania. In addition, Kaientai DX have also signed, consisting of Shoichi Funaki, Dick Togo and Mens Teioh. Surely they will electrify the WWF light heavyweight division up. Rumor has it that Syxx is also close to resigning to the WWF, as well as Mexican wrestlers coming in to aid the lightweight division.
-- WWF RAW received a 3.6 rating to WCW Nitro's 4.6 rating.
-- The official buy rate for the WWF Royal Rumble was a 0.97. This is up from last year, which pulled a 0.7. WCW Souled Out 1998 pulled a 1.02, up from last year's buyrate of 0.47.
-- In results from WWF RAW is WAR on 03/23/98: - Ken Shamrock def. Mark Henry by DQ - Vader & The Godwinns def. Jeff Jarrett & The Quebecers - Scorpio def. Brian Christopher to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight title - Jacqueline def. Sable - The New Age Outlaws & Los Boricuas def. The Rock 'n' Roll Express & The Headbangers - The Undertaker vs Kurrgan; no contest
-- In results from WCW Monday Nitro on 03/16/98: - Ultimo Dragon def. Chavo Guerrero Jr - Scott Steiner def. Wayne Bloom - Psychosis def. Lodi - Sting def. Diamond Dallas Page - Lex Luger def. Rick Fuller - Prince Iaukea def. Konnan - Chris Jericho def. Lenny Lane - The Giant def. Kevin Nash by DQ - Chris Benoit vs Booker T; draw for the WCW World Television title - The British Bulldog def. Curt Hennig by DQ - Bill Goldberg def. The Renegade - Randy Savage vs Roddy Piper; no contest[/font]
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Post by legendkiller8 on Apr 18, 2011 22:08:56 GMT -5
-Some nice development involving Funk/HHH. D-Generation-X was dominant, and I can't wait for WM. -Ken and Henry is a decent start to the show. His feud with The Rock should be good. -Lots of rivalries to look forward to. Vader upping the Godwinns to the next level was cool. -Scorpio retaining the gold was expected. Though I see Christopher retaining the gold. -Great promo between Owen and Vince. Decent add to the stip with the Over the Edge title match on the line. -Kane/Taker should be great at WrestleMania. Classic riot brawl to end the Warzone's RAW. -Great stuff, man; can't wait for WM.
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Post by Rule 30 on Apr 19, 2011 7:46:36 GMT -5
WWF Raw is War
Woo! Wrestlemania this Sunday! Great segment to open up the show with Funk looking like he has an actual chance to defeat Triple H this Sunday at Wrestlemania for the European Championship, great booking right there. Really interested in what Vince was saying about The Rock. Vader and the Godwinns winning is okay, but Jeff's and Jim's promo before hand would have been more entertaining to me, imo. Scorpio retaining his title was the best move, and TAKA coming out ot save Scorpio was interesting, can't wait for their battle at Wrestlemania this Sunday! Sable giving Mero the Sable Bomb would have been awesome on TV! TKO to Sable? Oh my. Not a fan of Hart ALWAYS referring to his family. About half of the promo it seemed was about that. Cactus attacking Hart was good and nice to see it become a Number One Contenders match was good, I could see Cactus/Austin at In Your House. Cactus Jack is better than Dude Love, anyway. Really, only the Outlaws and Headbangers interest me in this match. I honestly have no idea who will win the battle royal this Sunday. I can't wait. Interesting to see all of the superstars outside in the parking lot. Crazy segment with Kane and Undertaker. I loved how the both sat up. I hope Undertaker wins this Sunday, but I could see you ending the streak before it even begins. Wow, crazy ending to the War Zone! I loved the giant brawl and Austin basically fighting off all of DX and chasing them out of the parking lot. I can't wait for Mania, it looks like a great show! Hot episode going into the biggest stage of them all! Good job, keep it up, man!
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Post by DTP. on Apr 19, 2011 15:06:27 GMT -5
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Tuczon, Arizona- Tuczon Convention Center [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] Justin Hawk Bradshaw def. Barry Windham after the Lariat.[/td][td] 4:29[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] The Disciples of the Apocalypse & Fatu def. Los Boricuas after the Samoan Drop by Fatu on Savio Vega.[/td][td] 5:53[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] Gangrel def. Mr Aguila after the Impaler DDT.[/td][td] 3:54[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] D-Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa def. The Godwinns after a Frog Splash by D-Lo on Henry.[/td][td] 7:16[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by Rated R on Apr 21, 2011 15:03:05 GMT -5
Okay first, never bump your show like that. It annoys me to no end and you've been hear long enough to know how unprofessional that is. Onto the show.
RAW: - Nice little opening segment to build towards the match. I still don't think we need to see Funk challenging for the title. It also could've done with a decent stipulation because I've got no desire to see Funk in a straight wrestling match at WrestleMania. - Shamrock going over was obviously the best decision, but for a show like Mania you shouldn't be leaving it till the show before to make this match, it's just a bit sloppy. - Decent six man tag match to build towards Vader and Jarrett, I really think they'll put on a solid match this Sunday. Honestly couldn't care less about the Godwinns right now and I still hate the whole tag battle royal idea. - Cool to see Scorpio winning, and he and TAKA could pull off a show stealing match if done properly. - There was a reason that there was no women's matches around this time, because the women's division was pure garbage. If you even considering bringing it back you need to do a lot of work. - I liked the segment between Hart and Cactus Jack, the fake Dude Love was a nice moment. Having the winner become the new number one contender is cool, and I can see either man taking it and still making a good feud heading into IYH. - Not a bad eight man tag match, but I'm struggling to find the ray of light in this battle royal idea. I really think you need to bring in some new teams after Mania. - Not a bad 'main event', Kane interrupting obviously the smart thing to do. I'm interested in seeing if you have Taker go over to maintain the steak, or end it before it really gets underway. - Nice ending segment, I always enjoyed big parking lot brawls, some of my fave moments back during the attitude era. You kept everyone involved looking strong and built towards Mania well. I'm looking forward to Austin/ Michaels, should be a great match. - Nice show, some solid build to Mania. I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 21, 2011 22:15:56 GMT -5
| WWF WrestleMania XIV - Sunday 29th March 1998 |
[/color][/b][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Boston, Massachusetts - FleetCenter [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] Chris Warren, the vocalist of the DX Band (that sings the D-Generation X theme song) performed "America the Beautiful" to a hostile reaction, the Boston crowd not appreciated the metal rendition of America's national anthem.
A video package aired, as the narrator explained the prestige of WrestleMania XIV to everybody involved tonight. Clips of past WrestleMania moments aired, showing Randy Savage vs Ricky Steamboat, Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant and many other moments, Shawn Michaels winning the WWF Championship at WrestleMania XII and Stone Cold Steve Austin entering at WrestleMania 13 being two vocal moments. The video explains the histories of Stone Cold and Shawn Michaels, and then shows the violent rundown and build for the match of matches tonight involving "Iron" Mike Tyson. The biggest main event in sports entertainment tonight at the grandest stage of them all. The opening WrestleMania XIV vignette aired, and we go to the live FleetCenter in Boston for the grandaddy of them all, WrestleMania! Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler welcome us to the biggest event in sports entertainment history and run down the card, also taking us to the Spanish announce team.[/center] 1) Tag Team Battle Royal The Disciples of the Apocalypse (Skull & 8-Ball, Darren Drozdov & Chainz) vs Los Boricuas (Savio Vega & Miguel Perez, Jose Estrada & Jesus Castillo) vs The Godwinns vs Kurrgan & The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust vs The Rock 'n' Roll Express vs The Headbangers vs Rob Van Dam & Sabu vs Phil LaFon and Doug Furnas vs Steve Blackman & Leif Cassidy vs The Nation (D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry, Faarooq & Kama Mustafa) vs The Quebecers |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a packed way to kick off the grandest stage of them all, and what a surprise this crowd got. Former football player, Darren Drozdov debuted in the ring tonight to team with the Disciples of the Apocalypse as the forth member, and he seemed quite enthusiastic in the ring. But also, Steve Blackman returned from injury, as did Leif Cassidy, Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon from ECW, Blackman really targeting The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, Goldust injuring Blackman one month ago. Faarooq eliminated himself and got him and Kama Mustafa eliminated, Faarooq unsatisfied with the Nation still. Rob Van Dam and Sabu debuted from ECW as well, a part of the talent exchange, and eliminated many teams. All twenty or so men forced Kurrgan out of the ring, and the ring quickly started to clear up. We came down to the Rock 'n' Roll Express, D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry, Rob Van Dam and Sabu & The Headbangers, and the Rock 'n' Roll Express started to go for the high-speed antics, but so did the ECW wrestlers, a big 'RVD' chant breaking out to the surprise of everybody. Van Dam and Sabu matched Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, the Express being eliminated. The Headbangers then tried to mix it up with the Nation but D-Lo took Mosh out with a big Frog Splash, to wish Rob Van Dam then nailed the Five-Star Frog Splash variation of his own on D-Lo. We came down to D-Lo and Mark Henry with RVD and Sabu, the match only being able to end in pinfall, and Sabu nailed a moonsault on the "World's Strongest Man", the "Whole Damn Show" nailing the Five-Star Frog Splash on Mark Henry for the victory! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Rob Van Dam and Sabu @ 11:38 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as nobody was expecting these ECW invaders to win at all! Rob Van Dam and Sabu had arrived here in the World Wrestling Federation and they were here to win the WWF Tag Team Championships apparently! They will face the New Age Outlaws later tonight.
A vignette aired, reviewing the DX Public Workout event that too place at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston from Thursday, as Shawn Michaels, Mike Tyson, Triple H, Chyna and the New Age Outlaws were hanging out in the ring and talking trash about their respective opponents for WrestleMania when Stone Cold Steve Austin arrived with a pickup truck, crashing into the ring, and running D-Generation X away with a lead pipe!
We go to Vince McMahon and Commissioner Slaughter in the backstage area as Kevin Kelly was standing by, and Kelly asked McMahon and Slaughter about the main event tonight, and who they both wanted to win the WWF Championship, Shawn Michaels or Stone Cold! McMahon says that it would be good for business if either men won, but he would prefer molding them into a corporate role model first. Kelly keeps digging for information after all the tension with Vince McMahon as McMahon claims that he would knock Stone Cold down if it came to them both being in one ring.
A replay from this past Monday night on RAW aired, as Jeff Jarrett teamed with the Quebecers to take on Vader and the Godwinns, and Vader powerbombed "Double" J, perhaps a sign of an NWA North American Heavyweight Championship change tonight!2) NWA North American Heavyweight Championship Jeff Jarrett (c) (w/Jim Cornette) vs Vader |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Vader has been going after Jeff Jarrett and Jim Cornette for a good month now, and this was the time for the big mastadon to try and take the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship away from the cocky and arrogant "Double J". Cornette tried to get involved in the opening moments, as Vader dominated Jarrett quickly, but the official had Cornette ejected to the appeal of everybody in Boston tonight, just about. Jarrett soon picked a body part as Vader went to the second turnbuckle for the Vader Bomb, Jarrett going for the right knee as it seemed to buckle, "Double J" then making a point of going after it, much like at No Way Out of Texas last month. Jarrett could not apply the Figure Four Leglock but he would not stop trying, an Indian deathlock soon becoming applied and Vader seemed very fatigued. Vader soon fought back, battling with his bear-like punches and fighting with a limp, and Vader nailed the powerbomb on Jarrett! Vader scooped Jarrett up and prepared the Vader Bomb, then nailed the moonsault but Jarrett moved! Jarrett whipped Vader into the official, as Jeff then dropped to the ringside area, grabbed the NWA title as well as an acoustic guitar, and the official got back up and removed the belt from the ring, Jarrett nailing Vader in the bad leg with the guitar! Jarrett nailed the Stroke for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL NWA North American Heavyweight Champion: Jeff Jarrett @ 9:14 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as Jim Cornette soon scurried back to ringside, Jeff Jarrett celebrating his win in desperation, the official attending to Vader. "Double J" strutted but with fatigue as the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion was handed his belt by Cornette and the two began to leave, Jeff Jarrett victorious tonight while Vader was helped out of the ring by two officials.
In the backstage area we see The Rock with the Nation, Michael Cole standing by with the WWF Intercontinental Champion for a pre-match interview with the "Great One". Rock states how he believes tonight is the night that Ken Shamrock will finally shoot his bolt and lose his mind, because when the "Brahma Bull" runs wild on the "World's Most Dangerous Man", there will be nothing left of the number one contender, Shamrock will be a walking, talking zombie mixed martial artist that will not have the strength to break any jackass' ankles any time soon, if you smell what the Rock is cooking.
An interview aired, as Sunny conducted an interview with Scorpio and TAKA Michinoku earlier today, Scorpio talking about how he'd give it his all and he hopes TAKA does the same in their WWF Light Heavyweight Championship encounter. Michinoku says how he will take back his title by any means necessary.3) WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Scorpio (c) vs TAKA Michinoku | This was a competitive match between two friends, as Scorpio had won the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship three weeks ago on a championship edition of RAW is WAR. Scorpio and TAKA Michinoku showed their sportsmanship as they shook hands before the bell, and both men were hyped as having coverage from all over the world put towards them tonight in the ring. TAKA Michinoku and Scorpio traded athletic moves, both men reversing each other and both men seemed extremely equal and gifted. Michinoku soon lured Scorpio to ringside, and the asai moonsault connected on Scorpio to a loud chant of 'that was awesome' by the Boston crowd. Scorpio soon fired back as he caught Michinoku when attempted a hurricanrana from the top rope, Scorpio with a powerbomb from the top, and when Scorpio tried the 450 Splash, TAKA got his knees up. Michinoku tried to go for the ribs of Scorpio, Scorpio seemingly trying to slow Michinoku down, applying a Boston crab before Scorpio seemed poised to start closing in for the finish, TAKA fighting back and nailing a Michinoku Driver out of nowhere. Scorpio kicked out, and Scorpio nailed a running powerbomb for another near fall, neither men giving in to defeat it seemed. Scorpio and Michinoku started fighting on the top rope and Michinoku attempted the superplex but Scorpio fell forward again and it seemed like a dangerous DDT from the top rope! Scorpio scored the three count! |
[/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Scorpio @ 9:42 [***] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Scorpio celebrated his win to the applause of everybody in attendance, a tremendous showing by these tenacious light heavyweights. TAKA Michinoku slowly got back up, and he confided with Scorpio into a hug, a fantastic show of sportsmanship tonight at WrestleMania XIV. Scorpio and Michinoku left with the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship.
In the backstage parking lot, a limousine pulled up, and out stepped D-Generation X themselves. Shawn Michaels led the party, the WWF Champion walking out with Triple H and Chyna, "Iron" Mike Tyson with them as always! Not only them, but with two fine women. Kevin Kelly tried to catch a word with DX, but Triple H told them to stop the presses and come see them after the show, because when D-Generation X leave WrestleMania XIV victorious, everybody will understand the term 'X-Raided'!
A video package aired, as it took us back to last year when Ken Shamrock was injured by the Nation, and was the main rival of the Nation of Domination, then led by Faarooq. The Rock had previously joined, and began to grow out and span his wings to co-lead the Nation with Faarooq. He brought up Kama Mustafa and D-Lo Brown whilst converting Mark Henry, the Nation soon growing as Rock took the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Shamrock tried to challenge for his title at the Royal Rumble and several times on RAW, but every time met with Nation interference. Tonight, it's personal for Shamrock.4) WWF Intercontinental Championship The Rock (c) vs Ken Shamrock |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The Rock has been attempting to drive Ken Shamrock away for months, but the "World's Most Dangerous Man" would simply not budge, as Rock had been forbidden from having the Nation at ringside tonight, and if disqualified Rock would lose the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Rock was also going into this match with a bad ankle courtesy of the number one contender, and this was it for Rock. Shamrock targeted the WWF Intercontinental Champion's ankle and just really worked at it, the "Brahma Bull" playing it dirty and grabbing the ropes, leaving the ring for breathers and then shoving Shamrock into the ring post. Rock seemed hell bent on giving Shamrock a concussion it seemed, Rock applying a Sharpshooter as well, this match seemingly becoming a technical masterpiece. Shamrock returned as he nailed a belly-to-back suplex, applying the Ankle Lock but Rock flipped out of it, Shamrock into the ring post again! Rock nailed the Rock Bottom and he tried the People's Elbow when Faarooq came out, now dressed in street gear. Rock tried running off the ropes but Faarooq pulled the ropes down! Rock landed on his feet and questioned Faarooq when Shamrock baseball slid into Rock's face, Shamrock then getting back into the ring. Rock caught Shamrock with a dropkick, but Shamrock reversed it! Shamrock applied the Ankle Lock and Rock was in trouble! Three months in the making, and Rock soon tapped! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and NEW WWF Intercontinental Champion: Ken Shamrock @ 10:25 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Ken Shamrock celebrated his win as the crowd cheered, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" finally having won the WWF Intercontinental Champion! Ken Shamrock dove onto the top rope and screamed as he had finally won the title he had destined for this entire rivalry with the Nation. The Rock sat up angry, Faarooq smiling from ringside, Rock getting into his face and asking the Nation co-leader he was doing, and Faarooq tore off his Nation shirt! Rock looked angry as he swung for Faarooq, Faarooq clotheslining Rock out! Shamrock celebrated as Faarooq left.
In the backstage area we see Cactus Jack with Kevin Kelly, and Kelly was asking Cactus Jack about tonight. Jack talked about how he was looking forward to tonight, because Jack has never been at the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania, and he thinks that Mr McMahon is a swell guy, because of his opinion of Shawn Michaels and his opinion of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Because of this, tonight he will detonate this walking tick called Owen Hart, the supposed "Black Hart" and make him black and blue. Next month, the WWF Championship is his.
Stone Cold Steve Austin was shown arriving at the arena to a loud reaction, and the "Texas Rattlesnake" seemed in no mood to talk to anybody, heading right into the FleetCenter with his bags.
A video package aired, taking us back to the debut of Chainsaw Charlie, reflecting Terry Funk's entire career, reminding us of the violent times, those times where he would just go and get cut up in hope of winning gold. A legend, Terry Funk would definitely go down in history. However upon reaching the WWF he found himself besmirched by younger superstars making a name for themselves, Charlie being dumpstered, bumped and bruised in matches with the New Age Outlaws, and then his own partner and protegé Cactus Jack, Jack pounding at him. Two weeks ago on RAW, Triple H destroyed Funk after being beaten by Jack, being beaten to a pulp. However last Monday on RAW, Triple H was ran out of the ring by Funk, and tonight we finally get these two in the ring for the WWF European Championship!5) WWF European Championship Triple H (c) (w/Chyna) vs Terry Funk |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was bound to be an interesting match as the "Hardcore Living Legend" was out to do it once again and win the WWF European Championship from the co-founder of D-Generation X, Triple H having embarrassed and beaten Terry Funk to a bloody pulp on two different occasions. Triple H going after the skull of Funk for some reason, perhaps to once again take Terry out of the game and out of professional wrestling. Hunter was relentless, the former blue blood from Greenwich, Connecticut pounding at Terry Funk but the challenger from Amarillo kept getting up and firing back, Funk giving Triple H a DDT and beginning to find an opening, Funk seemingly headed for a piledriver just for Triple H to break it off and go for the spinebuster, Funk reversing it and the two spilled to ringside. Funk tossed Triple H into the ring post and then tossed Triple H into the ring post, the "Hardcore Living Legend" refusing to back down and side slamming Triple H right into the barricade, hanging him in a tree of woe from the guard railings! Chyna tried to get involved but Funk picked her up and dropped her on top of Triple H! Funk refused to bow to this woman monster, Chyna as he shoved her away and brought Triple H round to the announce table, this match becoming a brawl accidentally. Triple H then began to fight back, Hunter setting up what seemed to be a Pedigree on the announce table, but Funk shoved him off! Funk picked Triple H and nailed the Piledriver, dinting the Spanish announce table slightly! Funk broke the count as the match continued, Funk grabbing Chyna and dropping her with a DDT! Chyna was down, Triple H still out of the ring and almost getting counted out but Funk wouldn't allow it! Funk tried the Piledriver on Triple H but Hunter had brass knuckles, slamming them into Funk's head! Triple H hit the Pedigree to a gushing Funk for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF European Champion: Triple H @ 9:09 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Triple H celebrated his win to boos, the WWF European Champion handed the WWF European Championship by his sidekick, Chyna, the "Ninth Wonder of the World" seemingly as roughed up as Hunter Hearst Helmsley was tonight against Terry Funk! Funk remained down, Triple H leaving with Chyna as their new focus was ensuring Shawn Michaels left WrestleMania XIV as WWF Champion. The "Hardcore Living Legend" got up to a round of applause from this audience, Boston cheering Funk for everything he'd done and Funk began to make a slow exit.
We go to the backstage area as Shawn Michaels was shown with Michael Cole, the "Heartbreak Kid" asked what he was going to do against Stone Cold Steve Austin tonight and how HBK would do this fairly with "Iron" Mike Tyson as the special guest enforcer. Shawn talked about how he was here to do one thing and that one thing was to beat Stone Cold's ass. It's been eight years too long to prove to Steve Austin that he isn't WWF Championship material. Vince McMahon can go to Hell if he thinks he's undeserving of the WWF title because the "Showstopper" will always have that belt, and he will never lie down for anybody! HBK seemed confident as he left. Cole said that he was going to try and catch up with "Iron" Mike soon.
Back in the arena, we see Gennifer Flowers in the front row, as she got a positive ovation from this crowd, but what wasn't going to be pretty was the next match.
A video package aired, reviewing the Owen Hart and Cactus Jack rivalry, as Cactus Jack previously was a man set out to please the fans, how? By bringing violence to WWF superstars! Mick Foley was three personas, Mankind: a schizophrenic maniac that the fans still somehow seemed to love. Cactus Jack was a violent and crazy son of a bitch that knew never to quit. And Dude Love was a man full of charm set to entertain and arouse the WWF fans. But when Foley started to lose championship matches, his bitter side came out, and Cactus Jack drastically changed into a worse human being. Attacking anybody with a title shot, Jack made it his destiny to become WWF Championship. Costing Owen Hart the title against Shawn Michaels, the two came to terms of a brutal rivalry, and it was revealed to be over a future WWF Championship opportunity. Hell was about to freeze over.6) Chicago Street Fight Cactus Jack vs Owen Hart |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a hard-hitting match, as Cactus Jack met Owen Hart at last, these two meeting up three weeks after the "Black Hart" could have been WWF Champion, but Cactus Jack disallowed it and cost Owen the match. For that, Owen has been waiting three long weeks, and he finally got it tonight. No disqualifications, no count outs, falls count anywhere tonight. Owen Hart took Jack to school in the opening moments as the "Black Hart" seemed to try the Sharpshooter a few moments in just for Cactus Jack to fight back, Jack brawling with Owen and beating him at his own game, matwrestling him and then tossing him into the announce table. Jack went right for it, as Jack applied the Mandible Claw as well, then slamming a stop sign into the skull of Owen! Owen fired back with a trash can, this match so different to everything that the "Black Hart" had competed in before, but this was the "Black Hart" personality of Owen coming out, the final remaining Hart Family member competing with Jack and beating him at his own game brawling. Owen and Jack brawled into the crowd, then returning to the ringside area and Owen nailed a suplex through the Spanish announce table! The crowd erupted as Owen tried going for the cover but Jack fired back, and Jack somehow fought back still, kicking out starting to slam each other into the guard rail, Owen and Jack spilling back into the ring. Jack nailed a piledriver in the ring for a near fall, and Jack decided to pull out the thumbtacks. A black bag full of the tacks came out, and Jack seemed poised to throw some at Owen's faced just for the enziguri to connect! Hart tipped the bag of tacks out and then applied the Sharpshooter, Owen with Jack's face in the tacks, Jack wriving in pain! Cactus broke out though, then tossed Owen into the ropes and delivered a big back body drop onto the thumbtacks! Cactus pulled out the barbwire 2x4 and prepared to swing at Owen but Owen dropkicked Jack away and then nailed Jack with it! Owen tried the piledriver onto the tacks but Jack got out and slammed the 2x4 into the ribs of Owen! Jack nailed a Double Arm DDT onto the tacks for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Cactus Jack @ 11:37 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Owen Hart remained unconscious as the crowd booed loudly, Cactus Jack sitting up and celebrating his win despite being bloody. Jack celebrated with blood trickling down his face, Cactus happy to now be going to face either Stone Cold Steve Austin or Shawn Michaels. The "Black Hart" remained down, also covered in blood, and Jack knew he was in a war tonight.
Michael Cole was shown in the backstage area as he caught up with the "Texas Rattlesnake", Cole asking Stone Cold Steve Austin his thoughts about the WWF Championship match being tonight. Austin said calmly that tonight was the biggest match of his life and he is not going to mess a thing up. He's fought all across the United States, and he was not going to let "Iron" Mike Tyson ruin this. He guaranteed that he would leave WrestleMania XIV WWF Champion and also proclaimed the baddest man on the planet!
A replay from earlier tonight aired as it was the tag team battle royal, fifteen teams battling it out for an opportunity at the WWF Tag Team Championships against the New Age Outlaws, in the end it would be ECW wrestlers, Rob Van Dam and Sabu victorious, unexpected as neither men are signed by the WWF from what we know.
We go to Kevin Kelly as he is standing by with Rob Van Dam and Sabu, Kelly asking the ECW extremists why they are here in the WWF. The "Whole Damn Show" stated that the World Wrestling Federation needs energizing and they are here to make it happen, man. Sabu states how they've been signed to contracts and they are official WWF superstars, and they would make the WWF extreme!7) WWF Tag Team Championships The New Age Outlaws (c) vs Rob Van Dam and Sabu |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The New Age Outlaws came into this expecting an easy WWF Tag Team Championships defense on the grandest stage of them all. How wrong were they? Billy Gunn and Jesse James figured that Rob Van Dam and Sabu would be fatigued, but on their first night as WWF superstars, the ECW invaders were still energised and took down Road Dogg and Bad Ass with ease. Sabu went crazy with the moonsault and dives, easily taking out Jesse James repeatedly and Rob Van Dam took down Billy Gunn in the ring, a monkey flip and then a big kick to the skull knocking Gunn unconscious. RVD and Sabu went up and they delivered stereo missile dropkicks to both of the New Age Outlaws, and RVD finished it with the Five-Star Frog Splash on James for the victory! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners and NEW WWF Tag Team Champions: Rob Van Dam and Sabu @ 4:58 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Rob Van Dam and Sabu celebrated their victory to loud cheers and ECW chants invaded the FleetCenter at a WWF event, these ECW extremists having overcame the odds adn rose to win the WWF Tag Team Championships! Billy Gunn and Jesse James looked angry in the ring, and shocked as they had been outsmarted by these invaders tonight.
In the backstage area we see Paul Bearer leading Kane towards the arena, and up next we will be experiencing something explosive.
A promo aired showing the legends of yesterday, "Classie" Freddie Blassie, Gorilla Monsoon among other wrestling greats, promoting the talent of today. It turned to become a WWF Attitude vignette.
A video package aired, promoting the rivalry between The Undertaker and Kane, and how it had come to this: a match tonight at the grandest stage of them all. Kane debuted with an impact, destroying Undertaker in form of revenge then falsifying a union with his brother in the Brothers of Destruction, just for Kane and Paul Bearer to betray 'Taker and set him on fire. But Undertaker was back and he was angry.
Baseball player, Pete Rose was out to announce The Undertaker and Kane to the ring, and as he introduced the "Big Red Machine", Kane came to the ring and set off his pyrotechnics, then prematurely nailed the Tombstone Piledriver on the celebrity! The crowd booed as the theme of The Undertaker then hit, this intense match ready to unfold.8) Grudge Match The Undertaker vs Kane |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was it, the battle of the titans as the Brothers of Destruction finally reached a boiling point, Paul Bearer was too scared to stay at ringside with the "Lord of Darkness" The Undertaker around. The "Deadman" stood in the ring with the "Big Red Machine" and looked him in the one functional eye of the masked beast, as if to say 'karma is a bitch'. Undertaker seemed faster and stronger as he took Kane to the limit, showing his brother no mercy and taking Kane down repeatedly, but after one glimpse from Paul Bearer, 'Taker's concentration was flawed and Kane got involved. Kane soon managed to fight back at Undertaker, and the "Big Red Machine" managed to nail a Chokeslam on Undertaker for a near fall. Kane decided to bring out the A-game material, as a big boot and a few uppercuts later he nailed the Tombstone Piledriver, but Undertaker kicked out! Bearer looked as shocked as everybody else in attendance, and Undertaker got back up! Undertaker soon fired some shots back, Kane going for Undertaker's neck and he nailed another Tombstone Piledriver out of nowhere! Undertaker sat up and he fired back, delivering a Chokeslam and Undertaker grabbed Paul Bearer! Bearer got set up for the Tombstone but Kane got Taker from behind and delivered a big powerbomb on his brother! Impressive strength tonight by the "Big Red Machine" as Undertaker soon got up again and 'Taker delivered another Tombstone Piledriver! 'Taker delivered a big boot to Paul Bearer and then picked Kane up and nailed a second Tombstone Piledriver for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: The Undertaker @ 9:30 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The Undertaker celebrated his win as the crowd cheered, Paul Bearer was down, and the "Deadman" soon got to his feet, Undertaker leaving through a line of druids holding lit sticks, and the "Lord of Darkness" had proved himself to the Brothers of Destruction! But as he left, the "Big Red Machine" Kane sat up to the boos of everybody, Kane setting off his pyrotechnics and leaving with Paul Bearer.
An advertisement aired, promoting the next pay-per-view the World Wrestling Federation will present, WWF Unforgiven: In Your House, live on pay-per-view on Sunday 26th April 1998 from Greensboro, North Carolina.
Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler note how amazing tonight has been, then mention next year's WrestleMania; WrestleMania XV which will take place on Sunday 28th March 1999 from Anaheim, California's Arrowhead Pond.
A video package aired, promoting the main event and how Stone Cold Steve Austin has waited eight years and came from being nothing but a local wrestler to becoming the main eventer at the grandest stage of them all, and up next he will go face to face with the WWF Champion, Shawn Michaels. But who will be between them? None other than the boxing legend, "Iron" Mike Tyson, but will Tyson be biased as a member of D-Generation X? This is it.9) WWF Championship Shawn Michaels (c) vs Stone Cold Steve Austin (Mike Tyson as Special Guest Enforcer) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] An epic main event as D-Generation X were actually not banned from ringside, but after this match it was made obvious that we didn't even need "Iron" Mike Tyson as the special guest enforcer, because it was the number one contender Stone Cold Steve Austin that got that job done. The "Texas Rattlesnake" and the "Heartbreak Kid" mixed it up as both men seemed so equal, their styles of wrestling clashed as the speed and athletic nature of the brilliant World Wrestling Federation Champion went right at it with the "Bionic Redneck's" hard-hitting, ruthless competitive nature. Austin and Michaels soon took the fight to ringside and Triple H soon arrived at ringside, Chyna getting pushed down and Austin ejected the WWF European Champion from ringside, tossing him into the steel steps and then up the aisleway! Austin and Michaels began to brawl up the aisleway as well, "Iron" Mike Tyson following and Austin just tossed Michaels into the drum kit! HBK fought back though, slamming the highhats over the spine of Austin. Austin fired back, and Triple H tried holding Shawn in place, D-Generation X triple-teaming Austin but Shawn accidentally slammed the drums over the head of HHH! Austin and Michaels brawled back to the ring as the fight went on, several Sweet Chin Musics connecting but Austin always managed to kick out! Austin fired back and nailed the Stunner, but Michaels got his foot on the ropes! In another fight of angst and a fighting back from the WWF Champion, the "Showstopper" proved why DX claims he is the "Main Event" as he came off the top rope with a diving elbow drop but only for a two count from Austin! Austin was locked in a Sharpshooter to loud boos but Austin kicked Michaels off, and went for the Stunner, Michaels twisted Steve around and Stone Cold got Sweet Chin Music! Austin fell into the top rope and then blocked another attempt at the Sweet Chin Music, nailing the Stunner at last! Stone Cold covered, and Stone Cold got three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and NEW WWF Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin @ 18:38 [***] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The "Texas Rattlesnake" was victorious, as the 20,000 plus fans in attendance cheered and the roof almost came off the FleetCenter here at the grandest stage of them all. Austin celebrated victoriously as WWF Champion, and "Iron" Mike Tyson looked unsatisfied at ringside. Austin motioned to Tyson to bring it, and we could have another fight on our hands! Two months in the making right here, right now at WrestleMania XIV! Tyson got in the ring and then knocked the "Heartbreak Kid" out with a punch! Tyson tore off his DX shirt to reveal a Stone Cold shirt, and Tyson shook hands with Austin before Stone Cold delivered a Stunner to Tyson! The crowd erupted as Austin stood tall with the WWF Championship here at WrestleMania XIV, as WrestleMania went off the air.[/center][/font]
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Post by Rule 30 on Apr 22, 2011 11:15:59 GMT -5
Wrestlemania
Alright, I've been looking forward to this. King of the Ring vs. Wrestlemania, awesome. Meh, I'd rather have Al Snow than Leif Cassidy. Wow awesome to see you bring in Van Dam and Sabu. Glad they won, but I see The Outlaws retaining. Ugh, I'm really not a big fan of all the NWA titles. Oh well, at least you're able to find something to do with Jeff. He could have a really good feud with Blackman though. Great Light Heavyweight title match. Either man could have gone over and I would have been okay with it, tbh. Nice show of sportsmanship after wards, though. Happy to see Shamrock get the win. I hope is feud with The Nation is done with now. I would have killed it off at Unforgiven had Rock not get injured in mine. Glad Faarooq could finally leave The Nation too. Glad to see Triple H retain his title, obvious win here though. Good use of brass knuckles for him. Is Funk done now after the "for all he's done," line? Wow, brutal match. DDT onto thumbtacks just sounds absolutely painful. Cactus Jack vs. Stone Cold is a lock for Unforgiven, still much much better than Dude Love vs. Stone Cold. Eh, not too sure on Van Dam and Sabu already winning the titles. I mean, it's a great moment, which this era was all about, but perhaps The Outlaws could have cheated which results in a match at Unforgiven where Van Dam and Sabu finally win the gold? NO! THE TOMBSTONE ON PETE ROSE! Ha, awesome. So glad you kept that in there. Glad your not ending the streak, I thought you would have done that before it even started. Wait, the match was under ten minutes? That's WAY too short. At least fourteen or fifth teen minutes. Austin going over was the right move and now you can officially move into the "Attitude Era." Glad to see you do something different by stunning Tyson. Overall a good show and I can't wait to see where you go from here.
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Post by duan on Apr 22, 2011 13:56:39 GMT -5
WRESTLEMANIA Yeah, I know I haven't replied in awhile, but I have still followed everything! Mania time FTW! First off, I like the Tag Battle Royal opening and I absolutely HATE how RVD/Sabu won. I have this eerie feeling they'll win the belts as well. Meh to Jarrett retaining with Cornette's help again, but I have a feeling Vader is done with these two. They will be moving onto other things. Scorpio/TAKA sounded great and I'm happy that Scorpio retained. I'm surprised TAKA was all right with these and even celebrated with Scorpio. Shamrock over Rock is certain and the Faarooq turns just adds to the Rock/Faarooq drama. Shamrock will have to feud with someone else. Obviously Triple H was winning over Funk here, but I like how you gave it decent time. Wow, Jack over Hart? Don't know if I like this move too much. God, I knew it. RVD/Sabu now have contracts also. Meh, pretty crappy if you ask me. Taker over Kane is expected and glad to see Kane still ready to fight also. This seemed like a real good match. Austin wins! So expected, but I wonder if you'll have Michaels leave like in real life. Don't get why you have Tyson turn again...and Austin just stuns him. Good show, but I think a little disappointed overall. Everything seemed predictable but I am patiently waiting to see what you do next.
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Post by Elliot on Apr 22, 2011 14:25:59 GMT -5
WrestleMania XIV, I was surprised to see Rob Van Dam and Sabu win the Battle Royal, but I am expecting them to win later on. I was hoping for Vader to take the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship after getting screwed over multiple times. Again, disappointed that TAKA Michinoku didn't regain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, Scorpio is a dire Champion in my opinion. Obvious victory for Ken Shamrock as it has really been building towards this. Another obvious win for Triple H, but the right call, Terry Funk wouldn't have been good as the WWF European Champion. Disappointed that Cactus Jack won here as I felt Owen Hart really needed this victory, he's just a huge job machine now. As I expected, Rob Van Dam and Sabu take the WWF Tag Team Championships, something I am pleased to see. Yet another obvious victory here, The Undertaker going over Kane in his return, continuing the Streak, which at this point isn't really that notable. And finally, yes, another predictable victory for Austin, and the aftermath with 'Iron' Mike Tyson was good. I'm glad you changed it up with the Stunner to Tyson, and I do hope that's the last we see of him, tbh. Overall, it was a decent show, but as I see Duaner mentioned, it all seemed highly predictable and a few decisions weren't to my liking. I'll see what you have to offer in the aftermath.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 22, 2011 15:47:32 GMT -5
Just a note: see WrestleMania XIV as a prologue; most booking decisions had to be similar to what was leading up in late 1997. I tried to alter as much as possible, of course. Post-WrestleMania will feature many original occurrences.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 23, 2011 13:19:09 GMT -5
Not too sold on the idea of Rob Van Dam & Sabu appearing at WrestleMania. They tried them in WWF in 1996 and I don't think they'd leave when RVD was about to hit his peak. Regardless, I like them winning. Interested in Jarrett/Vader from the get go, but I dislike Jarrett winning. I always wanted to see Vader be put to better use in WWF. Think the match placement should've been switched so the Light Heavyweight Title went on second. Like that Scorpio retained. Shamrock had to win, so I like that decision, good match as well. Think it was better than **1/2. Weird to see the European Title go on after the IC Title. Never was a fan of Funk/HHH, but HHH retaining had to happen. Disappointed in the rating for Owen/Cactus as I had high hopes for it. Wish Owen won as well. I do however like RVD & Sabu making the Attitude Era more extreme. Them winning the belts was a bit rushed though, but I do see how it makes an impact. Kane/Undertaker was lame in-ring wise as expected, figured 'Taker would win. I like how you altered the ending of HBK/Austin, but made sure Austin won. He pretty much had to win. Overall, a good show, just some decisions I wasn't a fan of. Do look forward to where you go from here though.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 24, 2011 8:52:57 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 30th March 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Albany, New York - Pepsi Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] # | Dark Match | 1 | Bob Holly and Bart Gunn def. Adam Copeland and Shawn Stasiak | 2 | Darren Drozdov def. Brian Walsh |
[/font][/td][/tr][/table] A video package aired, reviewing last night at WrestleMania XIV, as we unveiled a new WWF Champion in the name of Stone Cold Steve Austin. He beat Shawn Michaels, and "Iron" Mike Tyson would turn his back on D-Generation X, knocking Shawn out, but the night ended with Austin giving Tyson a Stunner. The opening video package to RAW aired, and we go to the live Pepsi Arena for the fallout episode of RAW is WAR from WrestleMania XIV! Jim Ross and Michael Cole introduce us to the show.
We cut to the ring as the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation, Mr McMahon was standing in the ring with his associates, Commissioner Slaughter, Gerald Brisco and Jack Lanza, and McMahon was holding a new WWF Championship belt, McMahon requesting that everybody in Albany tonight be quiet so the Chairman of the WWF could speak. After several attempts Slaughter took the mic and yelled for the maggots to quieten down for the boss. McMahon thanked Slaughter and began, talking about how last night we saw many amazing things out of the ordinary, we saw "Iron" Mike Tyson betray Shawn Michaels, and then on his last night on the job get the Stone Cold Stunner from the new WWF Champion, Steve Austin. McMahon mentions how he hasn't exactly been the biggest fan of the "Texas Rattlesnake" and his abusive behavior, as it is safe to say that he has been on the receiving end of several Stunners by Austin in the past several months. However, now as WWF Champion he hopes that Mr Austin becomes a new man, and hopefully becomes a representable image here in the WWF as the top dog and champion. The glass shattered and the arena erupted, Austin coming to the ring to a loud reaction and the current WWF Championship in hand, and Austin got to the ring among 'Austin' chants. Stone Cold asked McMahon if he was here to hand him the new World Wrestling Federation Championship and leave whilst he talked about how good it felt to enter the Pepsi Arena as WWF Champion! The crowd erupted but McMahon said no, as a matter of fact he wanted to remind Austin that he is his employee and McMahon can happily confiscate all from Austin and leave him a broken man. Austin tells McMahon that he will not do what he tells him to do, and McMahon tells him that is a shame, but he will because he will be ordered into it. McMahon reveals that Austin is not in action tonight (to the displeasure of everyone) and Austin says that he will take his title and leave. He grabs it and ends up in a tug of war with McMahon, McMahon being held back by Slaughter, Lanza and Brisco but Austin powered the four down! Austin grinned as he left with the new WWF title, throwing the old belt to McMahon!
-- Commercial Break --
An advertisement aired, promoting the WrestleMania XIV Encore Presentation, on pay-per-view tomorrow from 7/8 Eastern.
We return to RAW as Jim Ross and Michael Cole hype up the first hour of tonight's installment of RAW is WAR, as Triple H takes on Owen Hart in non-title action; The Rock calls out Faarooq; Steve Blackman takes on Marc Mero; Vader does battle with Jeff Jarrett plus we will hear from Terry Funk!
1) Steve Blackman vs Marc Mero (w/Jacqueline) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] "Marvelous" Marc Mero took the "Lethal Weapon" out with an injury almost two months ago at No Way Out of Texas, but Steve Blackman was back and he was back to get revenge on the Artist Formerly Known As Goldust for sure. Blackman returned last night teaming with Leif Cassidy (in his return), and he was responsible for the elimination of Mero. Mero fired several punches Steve's way but Blackman fired back with some heavy hitting kicks, setting up for the martial arts armbar known to have made many superstars tap out in the past, but Jacqueline got on the apron. Leif Cassidy came to ringside, a mannequin head in hand and he scared Jacqueline right off the apron with the female head! Mero was distracted and he turned to get the Martial Arts Kick for the win! [/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Steve Blackman @ 4:47 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Steve Blackman celebrated his win as Leif Cassidy stood at ringside, a mischievous grin on his face, mannequin in hand. The "Lethal Weapon" invited him into the ring as he slammed the mannequin head into the skull of Marc Mero! Blackman and Cassidy high-fived as Cassidy took the microphone and revealed that he was here last year and he was respected by nobody! He's tried a lot of things but never once was he able to win the fans over. But now, he is here, and him and Head were going to win the affection of the WWF fans! He pronounced himself 'Al Snow' and asked what everybody wanted. In the backstage area we see Vince McMahon with Commissioner Slaughter as Slaughter asked McMahon what the main event for the War Zone would be if Steve Austin won't be in action. At that moment Mick Foley appeared in a suit, as Foley asked the Chairman how he was doing. McMahon told Mick that he was going to have a good night, because tonight Cactus Jack would be gearing up to face The Undertaker! Foley grinned, thanking the Chairman and promising him he'd take the WWF Championship from Austin. -- Commercial Break --A WWF Slam of the Week video package aired, as it took us back to WrestleMania XIV where it was The Rock losing the WWF Intercontinental Championship to Ken Shamrock with thanks to Faarooq, Faarooq turning his back on the Nation! We return to RAW live as The Rock was stood in the ring, the leader of the Nation stood with his faction in the ring looking quite annoyed. Rock talked about how he treated Faarooq like brotherhood, in fact he's the reason he joined the Nation, because he wanted to be as loyal and committing a leader as he was. And he thought he did a damn good job. But Faarooq was never a fun guy, in fact he was one of the most pathetic, boring imbeciles to ever lead a Nation. The crowd booed as Rock called Faarooq out, telling us that he would deal with this traitor and then deal with getting the WWF Intercontinental Championship back where it belonged. 2) Kama Mustafa and D-Lo Brown (w/Mark Henry and The Rock) vs Faarooq and Ken Shamrock |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a hard-hitting match as Faarooq arrived with the WWF Intercontinental Champion, Faarooq and Ken Shamrock definitely out to put a beating on the Nation, but the Nation as always had backup. The Rock ended up having D-Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa fight off Shamrock and Faarooq, but it did not stop the leader of the Nation and the "World's Strongest Man" from getting involved. Mark Henry scoop slammed Shamrock at ringside, and Shamrock ended up getting grounded and worked over by the submission artistic nature of D-Lo. Shamrock soon went on a kill spree, the belly-to-back suplex connecting on D-Lo and Faarooq got the tag. Faarooq went to finish D-Lo with a Dominator but Rock got on the apron and pulled D-Lo down onto his feet, D-Lo with the Sky High for the win! [/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: D-Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa @ 5:28 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] D-Lo Brown celebrated the win as The Rock entered the ring, clotheslining Ken Shamrock down and out. Rock and Kama Mustafa put the boots to Faarooq before Mark Henry scooped Faarooq up and delivered a big body slam! Rock delivered the People's Elbow on Faarooq and the Nation left satisfied. We see Paul Bearer with Kane in the backstage area and later on tonight we will hear from the maniacal Paul Bearer after the loss to The Undertaker last night! -- Commercial Break --3) Non-Title Match: Jeff Jarrett (w/Jim Cornette) vs Vader |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A rematch from last night at WrestleMania XIV as the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion was successful in retaining the title against Vader, but "Double J" still had to get rid of the mastadon completely. Vader pounded away at Jarrett in the opening moments and really wanted to get Jarrett out of the way, but when Vader was setting up for the powerbomb on Jarrett the theme of Kane hit! The "Big Red Machine" made his way to the ring with Paul Bearer as Vader continued grabbing Jim Cornette, and Kane attacked Vader from behind! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Vader by disqualification @ 1:31 [N/A] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader was given a Chokeslam by Kane as Jeff Jarrett rolled out of the ring and high-tailed it up the rampway with Jim Cornette! Paul Bearer watched as he ordered the "Big Red Machine" to pick up Vader and he nailed him with the Tombstone Piledriver! Kane stood with Bearer in the red glare from the lights, and Bearer began to talk about how last night at WrestleMania everybody witnessed a first in the World Wrestling Federation, and that is for the first time ever somebody kicked out of the Tombstone Piledriver of the Undertaker's! Paul talked about how Undertaker used relentless lengths to put down his brother, and last night was the reckoning day for all of mankind to see, the unveiling of the Brothers of Destruction destroying one another. Bearer talked about how Kane wasn't done yet though. He arose again 100% immediately, and Bearer issued another challenge to the Undertaker if he was man enough to do it again, in the match that took the "Phenom" out of the ring and into the grave not once, but twice. And that is on April 26th at In Your House, Undertaker will be Unforgiven in a Casket match! Bearer then ordered Kane to do more harm, and the "Big Red Machine" left the ring and returned with a wrench, and Kane smashed Vader in the face with the wrench! The crowd booed as Kane set off his pyrotechnics and left. We see the "Black Hart" on his way to the ring, and he's challenging for the WWF European Championship, next! -- Commercial Break --4) WWF European Championship: Triple H (c) (w/Chyna) vs Owen Hart |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Owen Hart was ready for another form of revenge against D-Generation X after previously losing to Cactus Jack last night at WrestleMania XIV. The "Black Hart" had intentions of taking the WWF European Championship from the D-Generation X founder, but Chyna at ringside really served a nuisance to Triple H. The announcers noted how Shawn Michaels had apparently had a falling out with the WWF European Champion, and so he was not here tonight, Triple H apparently addressing this situation later tonight. The "Black Hart" soon took Chyna off the apron and prepared a spinebuster, setting up a Sharpshooter but Triple H slid out, and fired back with a spinebuster of his own. Triple H seemed to close in on the finish, the Pedigree prepared but Owen tripped Hunter up and applied the Sharpshooter again! Owen had Helmsley almost tapping when THE 1-2-3 KID came in from behind and spin kicked Owen in the skull! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Owen Hart by disqualification, STILL WWF European Champion: Triple H @ 8:21 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as the 1-2-3 Kid delivered a facebuster to Owen Hart, Triple H getting up and hugging the Kid! Chyna got in the ring with the WWF European Championship, as Triple H grabbed the microphone and began to talk about how tonight we just saw the end of the "Black Hart"s business with D-Generation X. How? Because tonight he was unveiling the new D-Generation X! Triple H handed the Kid the microphone as he pronounced himself as X-Pac, X-Pac mentioning how he came here to make something of himself, something that WCW failed to do! Eric Bischoff fired him by FedEx when he was at home nursing an injury, how low can a multi-million dollar corporation such as Turner go!? X-Pac reveals that he has returned to the WWF, and their new aim was to help the prisoners Kevin Nash and Scott Hall out of Atlanta back home! The two crotch chopped to a loud ovation as RAW went off the air. [/font][/td][/tr][/table] The opening video package for the War Zone aired, and we cut to the live Pepsi Arena for the second hour of RAW is WAR, twenty-four hours after WrestleMania XIV! Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler welcome us to the show and hype up the upcoming hour. The theme of the New Age Outlaws hit as we return to the arena, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn and "Road Dogg" Jesse James entering the arena to loud boos, the Outlaws lacking the WWF Tag Team Championships over the occasion from last night. Billy Gunn talks about how they were cheated last night and left unexpected against these invaders, whatever they call them. Slabu and RVDyke were definitely not WWF worthy, in fact the only reason they are here is because they impressed a random WWF employee doing their thing at the bingo hall in Philly! Jesse James talks about how Extreme Championship Wrestling isn't a serious competition, and now they are prepared, they are taking this time to challenge the new WWF Tag Team Champions/ECW invaders to a match next week on RAW is WAR! The New Age Outlaws took a seat at ringside as the theme of Rob Van Dam and Sabu hit. 5) Non-Title: Rob Van Dam and Sabu vs The Quebecers |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was the RAW debut of the new WWF Tag Team Champions, Rob Van Dam and Sabu, and they took on the hard-hitting French-Canadians, Pierre and Jacques, the final team eliminated by RVD and Sabu last night in the tag team battle royal match. The "Whole Damn Show" took down Pierre in the opening moments, RVD chants echoing through the arena as he showed off his unique style to the WWF crowd and Pierre before Sabu got the tag, and after showcasing his athletic and carefree style for a while, Jacques got the tag and a double powerbomb put the Quebecers in control. They worked over Sabu's shoulder for a few minutes, preparing for the Quebecer Crash but RVD aided him, big super kick to Pierre and a moonsault by Sabu gave them the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Rob Van Dam and Sabu @ 5:56 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Rob Van Dam got in the ring and him and Sabu began to celebrate, the WWF Tag Team Champions handed their titles by a man dressed in an ECW baseball cap and black clothes. J.R. acknowledged him as Bill Alfonso, the manager of RVD and Sabu in ECW, as the New Age Outlaws left commentary and stared the "Whole Damn Show" and the "Arabian Maniac" down, the rematch next week on RAW is WAR! In the backstage area we see Michael Cole as he was talking about how last night we saw perhaps the final temptation of Terry Funk. The "Hardcore Legend" had put up a fight with the WWF European Champion, Triple H but was unable to come out on top, but finally the Funkster had competed at a WrestleMania for a major title. Cole revealed that we would hear from Terry Funk after the commercial break. -- Commercial Break --We return to Michael Cole in the locker room of Terry Funk as Funk began to talk about how last night he went in a war. Not with Triple H, because what happened last night wasn't exactly physical. But last night was the prime question issued to the "Hardcore Legend", if he could still put his fists up with the best of them, being Triple H, D-Generation X. He's thought of retirement - that is the war he's been through with himself. Funk says he's been in and out of retirement for years, decades in fact, but never has he been this considering of it. But he will never lie down for the degenerate jackasses of today! Funk states that tonight was awful in what happened to a great wrestler from an amazing family, the Hart Family and Owen deserves better. He's a fighter, and from this point on he will be there to fight off this DX cancer. At that moment Funk challenges a member of D-Generation X next week on RAW as Cole closes the interview. 6) Gangrel (w/The Jackyl) vs Kurrgan (w/The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was unexpected, but the Jackyl probably saw it coming, as this time almost two months ago we saw the Jackyl turn his back on Kurrgan and the Truth Commission for a new oddity by the name of Gangrel. The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust stalked Jackyl at ringside as Gangrel tried to beat into Kurrgan, going at the legs of Kurrgan but Kurrgan just kept fighting him off and throwing him away, not even bothering to go for the Chokeslam instead toying with Gangrel. Kurrgan delivered a big boot and went after Kurrgan, going to ringside and purposely getting himself counted out! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Gangrel by count out @ 2:27 [1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Gangrel remained down in the ring as Kurrgan grabbed the Jackyl by the throat at ringside, Kurrgan preparing to put him back in the ring when he grabbed The Artist by the throat as well! Kurrgan dropped Jackyl and shoved Goldust halfway across the ringside area into the steel steps! Kurrgan then got into the ring and delivered a one-handed Chokeslam to his own colleague, Kurrgan confusing everybody and leaving alone! Goldust remained down as Jackyl and Gangrel were also down still, when the theme of the "Lethal Weapon" hit and Steve Blackman headed to the ring for revenge after Goldust had put him out of action two months ago! Blackman delivered a heavy Martial Arts Kick to the roar of the fans before leaving. -- Commercial Break --A video package aired, promoting the debut of Val Venis, a wrestler that also has talent filming pornographic videos and giving it to many women a night. The "Big Valbowski" is COMING. We go to the commentary position as the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Scorpio was joining J.R. and "The King" at commentary, Lawler being bitter towards the champ as J.R. congratulated him on the amazing match last night. 7) Contenders Battle Royal: Scott Taylor vs Tom Brandi vs Thrasher vs Brian Christopher vs Jose Estrada vs Mosh vs TAKA Michinoku vs Miguel Perez vs Mr Aguila vs Jesus Castillo vs Ricky Morton vs El Pantera vs Robert Gibson vs Piratita Morgan vs Max Mini vs Savio Vega |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] What was expected to be a clustered match came out looking better than the tag team battle royal that took place last night at WrestleMania XIV. The winner of this match would have became the next contender to the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship in possession of Scorpio. Max Mini is a mini, but he once again proved himself as an actual force, eliminating Scott Taylor and Jesus Castillo with hurricanranas. The Rock 'n' Roll Express and the Headbangers neutralized Los Boricuas in this one, but eventually the match broke down to Tom Brandi, Mr Aguila and TAKA Michinoku as Brandi eliminated Aguila and Michinoku managed to clothesline the fierce Italian over the top! [/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: TAKA Michinoku @ 7:18 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Michinoku celebrated but suddenly the Japanese flag appeared on the TitanTron, and four Japanese men wearing blue and black came from various areas in the crowd, the four men eliminating Michinoku! They were accompanied by a man in a suit reminiscent of Mr Fuji, as the four men stood towards Scorpio, Scorpio attending to TAKA at ringside! We see The Undertaker walking down a dark corridor, and up next he will face Cactus Jack in the main event of War Zone! -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting WWF Unforgiven: In Your House being live on pay-per-view from Greensboro, North Carolina on Sunday, April 26th 1998. 8) Cactus Jack vs The Undertaker |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a hard-hitting main event as the Undertaker took the fight to Cactus Jack, Undertaker firing right at Jack and throwing uppercuts that Jack had not seen coming! Nobody that Cactus Jack had fought in the past few years have had the same effect as the "Deadman" in the ring, in fact Undertaker having always gotten the better of Jack in the end. Jack soon got back on top, although it did take risky planning, Jack slamming a steel chair into the skull of Undertaker whilst the referee was temporarily distracted by Paul Bearer at ringside. Bearer obviously wanting an answer from the "Deadman" following Kane's challenge earlier tonight. Jack soon prepared for the Double Arm DDT but 'Taker sat up and grabbed Jack by the throat just for Mr McMahon to come to ringside. Undertaker nailed the Chokeslam and covered, but McMahon put Jack's foot on the ropes. 'Taker looked confused as Stone Cold Steve Austin then stormed out, the WWF Champion getting into the ring and giving 'Taker the Stunner! Austin then clotheslined Jack causing a no contest! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: No Contest @ 9:23 [**1/2 [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Stone Cold Steve Austin fired many punches on Cactus Jack, the "Texas Rattlesnake" then getting up and glaring at the Chairman Vince McMahon; Austin doing all of this to spite the boss! Security ran out as McMahon screamed at Austin, Austin being handcuffed by security but Jack grabbed a steel chair and slammed it over the skull of Austin! Jack stood tall as McMahon was pleased, the War Zone going off the air.[/font][/center]
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Post by Rule 30 on Apr 24, 2011 9:32:31 GMT -5
Raw is War
Let's see how you build towards Unforgiven. Basically the same segment is IRL, without Austin stunning Vince to end it. I did the same thing though. Wait, so did Marc Mero or Goldust take out Blackman? Sorry, didn't start following this until like the Raw after NWO. Head Cheese forming? Sucks, I have something along this lines planned too. Happy you went with the Al Snow name. The crowd LOVED Snow and Head back in 98. Cactus/Undertaker should be sick. I wonder where Undertaker is going to go from here. I feel like Shamrock and Faarooq could have gotten the win to make the new champion look stronger. Rock/Shamrock/Faarooq seems likely at Unforgiven, now. Casket match? That would have been cool if you didn't just do one at The Rumble. Kane/Vader feud is also probably going to come out of this. Interesting. Sucks that you're probably taking HBK of of TV now. WWF was desperate in main eventers at this time. So many were close to breaking out, but just couldn't. Rock, Shamrock, Hunter, Owen, etc... DX is now Hunter, Outlaws, Chyna, and X-Pac now? Basic win for the tag champs, still not digging it. Bill Alfonso? Sweet. He works better as heel manager, though. Terry Funk didn't do much after Mania except lose to Micky Foley, so it seems if your trying to find something to do with him. Next just doesn't interest me at all. Not real found of either men. "Kurrgan delivered a big boot and went after Kurrgan" typo there. Confusing aftermath, to say the least. Why would Kurrgan just turn on Goldust? I knew you were going to go with the TAKA/Kaientai storyline. Clustered main event, but that's just the way it worked back then. I LOVED Cactus hitting Austin in the head with the chair while he was in the handcuffs. He would do that in real life. Decent show, with taking the right things from real life, but putting your own twists in them.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 25, 2011 0:24:52 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 26th March 1998[/size]
-- WrestleMania XIV was on Sunday, the biggest event on the World Wrestling Federation calendar. The show climaxed many rivalries and also careers, others continuing and/or continuing. The show marked the final appearance of Mike Tyson to the roster as his contract expired at midnight the following day, and he performed to have little involvement as special guest enforcer during the heated main event between Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold, Austin then bettering Tyson: perhaps the best decision as Austin as WWF Champion is now viewed as the top dog. Other memorable moments included the debut of Rob Van Dam and Sabu as they won a forgettable and clustered tag team battle royal (also featuring the return of Leif Cassidy from ECW, Steve Blackman from injury and the debut of former NFL football player Darren Drozdov) and went on to quickly win the WWF Tag Team Championships in a match that could've been good with a longer time (had the battle royal been nonexistent and instead this match hyped for weeks, the match would have been amazing). Cactus Jack and Owen Hart had a solid street fight match harmed by the gimmick (Mick Foley can perform well without a garbage match stipulation, WWF need to see this), as did Triple H and Terry Funk (they should have given this match the street fight effect, as Funk was struggling having blown up minutes into the match). The Undertaker and Kane was everything it was expected to be, and will probably resume onwards. Ken Shamrock defeated The Rock in a decent match to finally win the IC title, and also featured the face turn of Faarooq; Scorpio and TAKA Michinoku had a splendid encounter with a good amount of time involved; and Jeff Jarrett bested Vader in an average match. Overall, the show was above average, but could have still been booked a lot better.
-- RAW is WAR the night after featured a lot of change from previous months, as many more superstars appeared following WrestleMania. The show featured more in-ring time, as Triple H vs Owen Hart, Rob Van Dam and Sabu vs the Quebecers, the light-heavyweight battle royal & Cactus Jack vs The Undertaker were all well-received and decent. Other things didn't change a lot, as D-Lo Brown and Kama Mustafa vs Ken Shamrock and Faarooq & Marc Mero vs Steve Blackman were generic television matches. Others were abysmal or strictly storyline purposed, such as the rising of Kurrgan above power of TAFKA Goldust and the Jackyl (we feel sorry to whoever is stuck in a storyline with Kurrgan now onwards) as well as the killing off of Vader courtesy of Kane (Vader has been forced to take time off by WWF management due to weight gain and been ordered to cut weight). In storyline, the feud between Steve Austin and Vince McMahon is progressing nicely, and the character of Cactus Jack continues to advance. Kane and The Undertaker will fight in a Casket match at Unforgiven: In Your House and promises to be average. The show also featured a shocking debut in Sean Waltman, formerly known as Syxx and now known as X-Pac. He cut a brief shoot promo. Triple H, X-Pac and Chyna now build D-Generation X. Overall, RAW was an above average show compared to previous weeks.
-- The tapings on RAW is WAR and WrestleMania XIV featured the debut of Darren Drozdov, X-Pac, All Japan Pro Wrestling's Dick Togo, Shoichi Funaki, Mens Teioh and Yoshihiro Tajiri (known collectively as Kai En Tai DX) and independent circuit manager Mr Yamaguchi, Rob Van Dam, Sabu and Al Snow from ECW. With also running vignettes for the debut of Val Venis it is expected that a 'spring cleaning' is upon the WWF, as well as the WWF oweing ECW and AJPW superstars for them to use.
-- The WWF as previously noted have suspended Vader until further notice to lose weight. To explain his absence is the injury suffered thanks to Kane on RAW. Sniper and Recon will shortly end up back in the USWA for repackaging and probably retraining (both are pretty poor in the ring). El Pantera has been released from his contract.
-- Monday Nitro bested RAW is WAR with a 4.2 rating to 3.8. The post-WrestleMania interest in the WWF has worked, but for how long is the question.
-- The WWF has Unforgiven: In Your House on 04/26/98. The working card is: - Steve Austin vs Cactus Jack for the WWF Championship - Kane vs The Undertaker in a Casket match
-- An updated calendar for upcoming pay-per-views. - WCW has Slamboree on 05/17/98. - WWF has In Your House on 05/31/98. - WCW has The Great American Bash on 06/14/98. - WWF has King of the Ring on 06/28/98. - WCW has Bash at the Beach on 07/12/98. - WWF has In Your House on 07/26/98. - WCW has Road Wild on 08/08/98. - WWF has SummerSlam on 08/30/98. - WCW has Fall Brawl on 09/13/98. - WWF has In Your House on 09/27/98. - WWF has In Your House on 10/18/98. - WCW has Halloween Havoc on 10/25/98. - WWF has Survivor Series on 11/15/98. - WCW has World War 3 on 11/22/98 - WWF has In Your House on 12/13/98. - WCW has Starrcade on 12/27/98.
-- In results from WrestleMania XIV on 03/29/98: - Rob Van Dam & Sabu def. 14 other teams to win the tag team battle royal - Jeff Jarrett def. Vader to retain the NWA North American Heavyweight title - Scorpio def. TAKA Michinoku to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight title - Ken Shamrock def. The Rock to win the WWF Intercontinental title - Triple H def. Terry Funk to retain the WWF European title - Cactus Jack def. Owen Hart in a Boston Street Fight - Rob Van Dam & Sabu def. The New Age Outlaws to win the WWF Tag Team titles - The Undertaker def. Kane - Steve Austin def. Shawn Michaels to win the WWF title. Mike Tyson was the special guest enforcer
-- In results from RAW is WAR on 03/30/98: - Steve Blackman def. Marc Mero - D-Lo Brown & Kama Mustafa def. Ken Shamrock & Faarooq - Vader def. Jeff Jarrett by DQ - Owen Hart def. Triple H by DQ; HHH retains the WWF European title - Rob Van Dam & Sabu def. The Quebecers - Gangrel def. Kurrgan by count out - TAKA Michinoku def. 15 other superstars to win a light heavyweight battle royal - Cactus Jack vs The Undertaker; no contest
-- In results from Monday Nitro on 03/30/98: - Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom def. High Voltage - Saturn def. Fit Finley - Chris Jericho def. Marty Jannetty - Prince Iaukea def. Glacier - Juventud Guerrera def. El Dandy - Chavo Guerrero Jr def. Kaz Hayashi - Buff Bagwell def. Raven by count out - Disco Inferno def. Kidman - Jim Neidhart def. Curt Hennig by DQ - Booker T vs Chris Benoit; no contest - Psychosis def. Ultimo Dragon - Bill Goldberg def. Ray Traylor - Kevin Nash & Randy Savage def. Sting & Lex Luger - Roddy Piper def. Hollywood Hogan by DQ[/font]
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Post by legendkiller8 on Apr 25, 2011 1:17:22 GMT -5
-WrestleMania is bigger so I'll leave a reply to that..... -RVD and Sabu winning was unexpected but still very good. Though I expect them to lose tonight. -I was definitely expecting Vader to come up big at Mania so him losing is a big shock to me. Solid call though. -Michinoku retaining was the best way you could've went here, as he is a more relevant superstar. His reign has been solid so far. -Shamrock over Rock is great either way, so I guess this is like the first hour main event of WM. Great match. Rock/Farrooq should be nice. -Never mind. I'm happy HHH was able to back up all his trash talk coming up until now in this one. -The graphic says Boston Street Fight, but the words say Chicago, but oh well, nothing too big but a good win for Jack. -RVD and Sabu winning was shocking, not sure how I feel on it, but you are the WWF specialist so I agree with it. -Undertaker going over Kane was awesome. I wish it would've been longer than 9:30 considering all the hype it had. -Epic main event, and it was awesome to see Austin win the WWF Championship. I can't see this whole feud ending though. -Good WM.
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Post by duan on Apr 26, 2011 17:40:55 GMT -5
Raw 3/30/98...This one is highly anticipated for me as this is the best thing going in my opinion. Keep the dark matches, its a clever way of seeing who is coming up in my opinion. Like how you basically had the same segment as when Austin got the belt. Wonder if there was a new Intercontinental title as well. Leif Cassidy & Blackman combo? A little early, but I dig it. Al Snow is born! Faarooq busting out of the Nation will do wonders and hopefully a triple threat at Unforgiven for the IC strap. Throwaway for Vader & Jarrett, but there goes Vader off TV. Casket match? I'll take it. 1-2-3 Kid! Oh man...thank god youre calling him xpac. I'm shocked...no NAO in DX anymore? Maybe you actually bring over Hall/Nash! No mention of Michaels at all? Hate how WWF did that and I hate how you are doing it also. RVD/Sabu over the Quebeccers is good for now, but I want the Outlaws to win next week. Should be a good match. I like how Funk wants revenge for Hart, really sounds like it would really happen. What the hell is going on with Gangrel AND Kurrgan? LAME. TAKA is the only competitor in my opinion but KAI EN TAI! No contest due to Austin is awesome and well thought out with him being handcuffed. Awesome rebound from Mania, this diary is still awesome.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 27, 2011 13:19:03 GMT -5
| Mayhem in Manchester: Saturday 4th April 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Manchester, England - Nynex Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] The opening video package for Mayhem in Manchester aired, and we go to the live Nynex Arena in the United Kingdom for another UK exclusive pay-per-view event! Jim Ross alongside Michael Cole and Kevin Kelly on commentary, they introduce us to the show before preparing us for three hours of great action from the World Wrestling Federation.
We cut to the ring as Sunny was in the ring and she introduced the show to everybody wearing the most revealing attire imaginable. She revealed that she would be doing the announcing duties for the night, then preparing the opening contest.1) NWA North American Heavyweight Championship: Jeff Jarrett (c) (w/Jim Cornette) vs TAKA Michinoku |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A great opportunity for the Japanese sensation, the former WWF Light Heavyweight Champion receiving a great response from the British crowd, TAKA Michinoku most renowned for his amazing talent in high-flying, and especially innovating and lighting the light-heavyweight division fire here in the World Wrestling Federation. "Double J" had his work cut out for him as he pinpointing the knee and cut TAKA off at the source, but it took quite some doing as Michinoku kept trying to fly. Michinoku dropkicked Cornette off the apron but Jarrett jumped him from behind with a chop block to the back leg, and the Figure-Four Leglock gave Jarrett the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL NWA North American Heavyweight Champion: Jeff Jarrett @ 7:42 [**3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Jeff Jarrett celebrated his win with Jim Cornette, the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion successful here in the first NWA title defense outside of the United States whilst under the WWF banner.
In the backstage area we see Jerry "the King" Lawler as he promotes the main event being The Undertaker taking on Kane, Lawler talking about how he was going to try and catch an exclusive word with the "Deadman". Lawler stepped into a dark corridor as Undertaker appeared, the "Deadman" talking about how the "Big Red Machine" had tried to demolish the spirit of his own flesh and blood. Why? Revenge. But the "Phenom" bettered him. And he will make the "Big Red Machine" rest in peace!2) The Quebecers vs The Headbangers |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The Headbangers were definitely popular with the United Kingdom fans in attendance tonight, as they had the momentum running through them especially against the much more larger and hard-hitting Quebecers. Jacques was double-teamed in the early goings by Mosh and Thrasher as the Headbangers seemed to continuously get the better of the Quebecers, especially in the mat-based wrestling quickness, unorthodox of the Headbangers especially. Pierre and Jacques soon caught Mosh off-guard with a double powerbomb and worked over him, Thrasher getting the fans reered up for a comeback, and Mosh got the hot tag, Thrasher managing to nail the Stage Dive on Pierre but Jacques was the legal man! Jacques went for a neckbreaker but Mosh nailed a Stage Dive of his own and Thrasher covered for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Headbangers @ 5:32 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The Headbangers celebrated their win as the UK fans began to celebrate, Mosh and Thrasher celebrating with some of the fans at ringside.
A vignette aired, showcasing the WWF's success with Europe fans, especially in the United Kingdom as they've been touring since after WrestleMania XIV. We caught up with Ken Shamrock and Mick Foley as they both commented on how the UK were the purest and most genuine crowd in professional wrestling right now, and how England was just craving for a wrestling boom, the WWF being their fixture.3) Non-Title Match: Scorpio (w/Sable) vs Marc Mero (w/Jacqueline) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] "Marvelous" Marc Mero met the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion in this interesting encounter, and Sable even accompanied Scorpio in an extremely revealing attire to catch the attention of ex-husband, Marc Mero. Mero was angry and seemed content on getting rid of Sable from ringside so he could actually concentrate on the match. He kept speaking to Jacqueline at ringside and a catfight soon ended up taking place, broken up by many WWF officials. Mero worked over the spine of Scorpio but Scorpio kept mounting offense, the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion nailing some high-flying moves, preparing for the 450 splash but Mero moved out of the way and took advantage, a big knockout blow connecting! Mero followed up by scooping Scorpio and nailing the TKO for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Marc Mero @ 4:39 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Marc Mero celebrated his win amongst boos, when Sable suddenly jumped Jacqueline from behind, ripping the skirt off of the "Marvelous" one's girlfriend! The crowd erupted as officials had her removed, the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion then taking Marc Mero down with a missile dropkick! Scorpio and Sable took the ring and celebrated as Mero and Jacqueline left.
A replay from WrestleMania XIV was shown as The Rock took on Ken Shamrock in an amazing back and forth match, Shamrock's final opportunity to claim the WWF Intercontinental Championship as the "World's Strongest Man" was finally able to obtain the title via submission, but also the betrayal of Faarooq from the Nation to WWF fans' popularity.
Faarooq was caught up with by Jerry Lawler as Faarooq was asked why he left the Nation. Faarooq talked about how he was mistreated in the Nation and the pure arrogance of The Rock has put the African American race into a bad light. Tonight he was out to get retribution on Rock for all the damage he's done to what was his faction! To domination.[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The encounter that was definitely months in the making as people following the Nation had been aware of Faarooq's progressingly discontent for the Nation with The Rock's sudden surge in popularity, especially when the "Brahma Bull" was WWF Intercontinental Champion. Faarooq overpowered Rock in the early goings as Rock continuously scurried from Faarooq, and Faarooq definitely had Rocky's number whilst the fans chanted 'Rocky sucks', all eighteen thousand of them. Faarooq nailed a big spinebuster on Rock in the first few minutes and it seemed like he was setting up for the quick Dominator victory but Rock managed to nail a floatover DDT, Rock stomping away at Faarooq and keeping on top of the original leader of the Nation. Faarooq was given a running shoulderbreaker as Rock set up for the Rock Bottom but Faarooq got out and fired back. But at that moment D-Lo Brown started to make his way to ringside, the Nation seemingly increasing in power as Faarooq scared D-Lo from the apron. Mark Henry and Kama Mustafa slowly also made an appearance, and Faarooq was effectively out numbered. Faarooq caught an interfering D-Lo off-guard with a spinebuster but Rock then nailed the Rock Bottom from behind, securing the three count! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: The Rock @ 10:11 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The Rock celebrated his win to boos as the Nation stood united in the ring, Rock not even considering Faarooq's wellfare. Rock, D-Lo Brown, Mark Henry and Kama Mustafa all stood over their former leader, putting the boots to him as Kama gave Faarooq a heavy super kick. Mark Henry delivered the Big Splash as D-Lo went up and nailed a big Frog Splash! Rock followed up with the People's Elbow, but suddenly the WWF Intercontinental Champion Ken Shamrock ran out, joined by the three Disciples of the Apocalypse! The four ran the Nation away from the ringside area as they attended to Faarooq.
A video package aired, reviewing the main occurrences from last weekend's WrestleMania XIV event, a spectacular event shown around the world.
Jerry Lawler caught up with Vince McMahon as McMahon was asked about the success of the World Wrestling Federation. McMahon talked about how he had taken a company that was struggling by the likes of the WWF in the ratings battle with rival companies and made it survive. But that aside, tonight was about taking the WWF Championship from a man who was under terrible authority of himself and only looking out for his own well being, the new WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin. McMahon revealed that he'd be at ringside for the match tonight between Austin and Mick Foley.5) WWF Tag Team Championships, Four-Corner Elimination Match: Rob Van Dam and Sabu (c) (w/Bill Alfonso) vs The New Age Outlaws vs Skull and 8-Ball (w/Chainz and Darren Drozdov) vs D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The first WWF Tag Team Championship defense by the new champions, and definitely original new additions to the WWF roster, ECW invaders Rob Van Dam and Sabu. Both wrestlers weren't that well known by the United Kingdom crowd having only debuted this past weekend at WrestleMania XIV but they were more and more appreciated as the match went on, thanks to their original in-ring style. Skull and 8-Ball definitely wanted retribution on the Nation after their previous beatdown on Faarooq, and this was the perfect opportunity. Darren Drozdov appeared as a member of the DOA again, and the DOA seemed quite credible, a double suplex on Mark Henry definitely impressive. The New Age Outlaws tried to do anything in their power to obtain the WWF Tag Team Championships back, but it came to no avail. D-Lo Brown nailed the Frog Splash on Skull to eliminate Skull and 8-Ball at the eight minute mark, and the match continued as the Outlaws and the Nation seemed to form a union of WWF superstars trying to get rid of the "Whole Damn Show" and the "Arabian Maniac" from the World Wrestling Federation, let alone their tag team titles. The alliance broke down though, as Mark Henry soon went after Billy Gunn. Rob Van Dam would take advantage and nail a diving kick to the chest of Mark Henry, Sabu with a moonsault to eliminate D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry at fifteen minutes. It came down to the two teams that competed at WrestleMania XIV (and also RAW is WAR this Monday) as the Outlaws tried the Spike Piledriver on Sabu but RVD got involved, and intercepted with a big crossbody to Jesse James! Sabu nailed a facebuster on Bad Ass and RVD nailed the Five-Star Frog Splash to retain the titles! [/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners and STILL WWF Tag Team Champions: Rob Van Dam and Sabu @ 17:09 [**1/2 [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Rob Van Dam and Sabu celebrated their hard-fought win, as the WWF Tag Team Champions were handed their titles by their manager, the whistle-blowing Bill Alfonso, and Jim Ross took note how the ECW invaders definitely would need to do this again on Monday night in what should be another hard-hitting match. The UK audience were impressed by the new WWF superstar additions.
A special promo by the "Texas Rattlesnake" aired as the WWF Champion talked about how he was not here in the United Kingdom to drink tea and eat scones, he was here in England to kick some ass, drink some beer, have a good time and leave still the World Wrestling Federation Champion, while all at the same time raising hell! Austin talked about all the odds becoming against him, but the main two being Cactus Jack and Vince McMahon, Austin saying that there will be a Stunner for both of them tonight!
We return to the Nynex Arena as the theme of D-Generation X, the crowd booing but cheering due to the almighty popularity of the faction known around the world as class-A degenerates, Triple H, X-Pac and Chyna representing the faction tonight. The trio got in the ring and talked about how they were here in the World Wrestling Federation to prove that not every wrestler in the backstage area is generic. Well, everybody else is, but they aren't! X-Pac talks about how when he left the WWF in 1996, the business was in shambles, and he comes back, things are still looking awful! Full of gay bikers, country boys, midgets, cowboys, zero-personality muscle men and then of course, the new WWF Intercontinental Champion Ken Shamrock. Triple H mentioned Shamrock was definitely going to need a shot of adrenaline when it came to facing him in the ring tonight, because Hunter was going to walk out of England with two title belts. Ken Shamrock's theme hit, and the crowd cheered as the "World's Most Dangerous Man" made his way to the ring, the WWF Intercontinental Champion staring down the WWF European Champion and the official flipped a coin, making sure Hunter and Shamrock both shook hands as well in good English sportsmanship. Hunter kept stalling and building heat for DX as the coin landed tails up, and Triple H's title was up for grabs, not Shamrock's!6) WWF European Championship: Triple H (c) (w/Chyna and X-Pac) vs Ken Shamrock |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This one surely almost went either way, and this was a really down the middle match, even if the odds were stacked against the "World's Most Dangerous Man", D-Generation X being at ringside. Triple H worked over the neck of Shamrock and kept him down, in fact trying to keep the WWF Intercontinental Champion down in the opening moments of this match, but Shamrock easily responded fiercely and went right to work on Hunter putting the submissions to the ankle of the WWF European Champion, seemingly like he was going to cause the title of Europe to change hands. X-Pac got on the apron but Shamrock would bring him into the ring and give him a belly-to-back suplex to a big reaction, Shamrock then nailing a hurricanrana on Hunter and preparing the Ankle Lock just for Triple H to grab onto Chyna at ringside, and Shamrock flew into the ropes! Chyna's freak strength caused Shamrock to land right on Chyna at ringside, and he re-entered the ring slipping out of a Pedigree attempt and nailing the belly-to-back suplex! Shamrock applied the Ankle Lock when X-Pac blind-sighted him with the European title! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Ken Shamrock by disqualification; STILL WWF European Champion, Triple H @ 13:34 [***] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Triple H got back into the ring to the sound of boos and put the boots to the WWF Intercontinental Champion, X-Pac and Chyna in the ring with him as D-Generation X had gotten the better of Ken Shamrock! Hunter nailed the Pedigree and took his WWF European Championship, DX making noise yet again on UK pay-per-view!
An advertisement aired, promoting the Attitude Era.7) WWF Championship: Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs Dude Love (w/Vince McMahon) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A hard-hitting match as Dude Love returning was definitely unexpected, and oh boy was he popular with the United Kingdom fans. But not as popular as the "Texas Rattlesnake". Stone Cold Steve Austin, fresh off of winning his first WWF Championship last weekend at WrestleMania XIV was here to take on the same man that he will do battle with at Unforgiven: In Your House in four weeks time, Austin and Dude Love pounding at each other in a match that spread all around ringside. Dude Love may not have been feeling Cactus Jack tonight, but he sure as hell still committed to the same resources, working over the well-documented neck of the "Texas Rattlesnake", the WWF Champion pounded on by Love as the crowd soon turned against the Dude. Mr McMahon was at ringside, and Austin would flip him off every time he could get to the Chairman's unsatisfaction. Dude Love soon attempted a double-arm DDT, also applying the Love Handle but Austin delivered the Stunner whilst in the Love Handle! Austin covered for the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin @ 16:38 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd erupted as Stone Cold Steve Austin was victorious, Mr McMahon grabbing the WWF Champion and slowly climbing into the ring where the "Texas Rattlesnake" stood, awaiting Vince to hand him his WWF Championship belt. The Chairman glared at Austin and then reluctantly handed him the title, the two shaking hands, but Austin pulled McMahon in and gave him the Stunner! Austin celebrated with the WWF title belt over both Dude Love and McMahon.
A video package aired, reviewing the rivalry between Kane and The Undertaker, dating back to Paul Bearer rumouring the "Big Red Machine" being alive in 1997. Kane returned and set Undertaker on fire at the Royal Rumble in retribution from Undertaker setting Kane on fire and killing their parents as adolescents, but Undertaker defeated Kane at WrestleMania XIV, Kane refusing to die without a fight.8) The Undertaker vs Kane (w/Paul Bearer) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was it, another encounter between these two titans, and the "Deadman" met the "Big Red Machine" in such a hard-hitting encounter, the Undertaker and Kane trading heavy shots and also brawling out to the floor, the "Big Red Machine" seemed to be trying a new schedule against his brother, having documented the way Undertaker fights to every little detail. Undertaker tried Old-School but Paul Bearer crotched Kane, but the official didn't see. Undertaker was low-blowed by Bearer at ringside, but Kane had the official distracted. So many things occurred with the referee not paying attention, and it got Kane really unpopular with the fans. The fans were waiting for Undertaker to attack Paul Bearer and mount a comeback, and it happened at last, Undertaker with a Chokeslam on Kane and then big booting Bearer! Undertaker then fell to the Tombstone Piledriver, but Undertaker sat right up! 'Taker nailed a Tombstone of his own, but Kane sat up instead! Bearer tried to get involved with a steel chair, but 'Taker caught him trying to swing a chair into his spine! Undertaker grabbed the chair and slammed Kane in the skull with it! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Kane by disqualification @ 12:26 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Kane tried to fight to stay on his feet, Undertaker with a second steel chair shot and Kane fell through the ropes! Undertaker grabbed Paul Bearer by the throat and delivered the Chokeslam to Bearer, and the "Deadman" stood tall in the ring as Mayhem in Manchester went off the air![/center]
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Post by DTP. on Apr 27, 2011 20:50:02 GMT -5
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Albany, New York - Pepsi Arena [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] Fatu def. Roy Raymond with the Fatu Driver.[/td][td] 1:19[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] The Godwinns def. The Disciples of the Apocalypse after the Slop Drop on 8-Ball.[/td][td] 6:22[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] Tarantula def. Battallion after the running DDT.[/td][td] 4:08[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon def. Sniper and Recon after the Running Powerslam by Furnas on Sniper.[/td][td] 3:47[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 5) [/right][/td][td] Justin Bradshaw def. Barry Windham after the Lariat.[/td][td] 6:30[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by Hi, I'm John on Apr 28, 2011 16:25:53 GMT -5
Mayhem in Manchester. Jarrett winning is the right call, I hope he can get a big push somewhere down the line. Good to see The Headbangers win, I could see the crowd loving them too. I think Mero wins puts him in contention for the title, so it was a good call if thats what happens. The Rock winning with help from D-Lo is good, Nation standing tall until Shamrock runs down with the back-up. Maybe a big tag match soon? Love that you had RVD and Sabu win the titles at Mania, too early for them to lose already. Like the coin flip, really creative. Shamrock lost due to interference from X-Pac when he's also in a feud with the Nation, that's gonna' be hard to juggle, but I'm going to guess it's only a one night thing. Dude Love not winning is obvious, McMahon managing him is awesome though. Glad to see Undertaker stand tall to end the show, not too sure on a DQ ending though. Good show man.
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