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Post by snickelodeon on Sept 21, 2013 7:54:13 GMT -5
Week 8 feedback...
First thing I weirdly noticed is your Vince/Lawler hype of next weeks show didn't match the red hype for next weeks show.
After the Rumble I felt like Austin was going to start something with Piper but now possibly be Roberts unless it turns into a 6 man with Million Dollar Corp taking on piper, snake & ?
Not too much happened this week but that's not a bad thing, but it did set the scene for the next few weeks.
U mentioned there was going to be a rematch between Hart & Taker I felt like this was the first I had heard of it it should be a bigger deal.
Maybe Bret-HBK could have been hyped a bit more but still early.
Another thought I have is that guys at the level of hhh, fatu, Bradshaw, Ahmed etc don't actually need to be in rivalry it becomes to much they just need to be kept strong enough so when the time comes they don't look out of place.
With all due respect this was a week which was just there we all have them. But still looking forward to the build to Mania
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Post by DTP. on Oct 2, 2013 20:52:27 GMT -5
WWF Monday Night RAW - February 26, 1996 Cincinnati Gardens - Cincinnati, OH
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | This week, Monday Night RAW started with a preview for tonight's show, as it reviewed WWF In Your House one more time in brief, with Bret "Hitman" Hart managing to retain the WWF Championship against "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel, and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels managing to beat "The King of Harts" Owen Hart in a Steel-Cage match to settle the score and claim a shot at the WWF Championship at WrestleMania XII; but tonight, for the first time, Shawn and Bret will come face to face inside the squared circle - but also, Owen Hart will return to the World Wrestling Federation after suffering a concussion against HBK at In Your House! What will go down tonight, on RAW? The opening video package for RAW aired, as we cut to the Cincinnati Gardens in Ohio for RAW, a tight five weeks away from the biggest event of the year, WrestleMania XII! Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, as they hyped up tonight's colossal card, scheduled to feature Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart in their first head-to-head encounter before WrestleMania! Plus, "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel takes on the undefeated Ahmed Johnson; Camp Cornette is scheduled to call out Yokozuna on the whereabouts of Yokozuna's handler, Mr Fuji; plus a lot more to come in this hour! | 00:03 | 2 | The Godwinns and Bart Gunn (w/Hillbilly Jim) def. "Bodydonna" Skip and WWF Tag Team Champions "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas (w/Sunny) [08:24 - exceeded one commercial break] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] Six man tag team action kicked off the show, as the Godwinns and Bart Gunn were here to try and gain retribution after all three men suffered losses to the Bodydonnas, Jeff Jarrett and Dean Douglas at In Your House, eight nights ago; as Bart was here especially to try and get revenge on "Double J" and the Agent after they injured Gunn's brother, Billy in their WWF Tag Team Championship encounter back at In Your House. Henry and Phineas Godwinn managed to make Bart Gunn feel at home tonight however, as the three southerners all brawled with their respective rival in this match before quickly dividing by three, leaving "Bodydonna" Skip in there with Henry O. Godwinn. It was strange to see Sunny at ringside without "Bodydonna" Zip, who was conspicuous by his absence tonight. The Godwinns in the early goings of the match got the better of Skip, as "Double J" and Agent Dean Douglas screamed for the tag. Skip finally managed to catch Phineas I. Godwinn off guard with a low dropkick to the leg, before tagging in Dean Douglas, as Douglas got in there and pounded away at Phineas. Throughout the next few moments, the WWF Tag Team Champions and the Bodydonna worked over Phineas, before Phineas eventually managed to make the tag to Henry! The fans exploded, as Henry got into the ring with legal man "Double J", Henry and Jeff Jarrett trading blows before Phineas and Skip; Douglas and Phineas began to brawl as well! Zip suddenly appeared beneath the apron, as Sunny attempted to smuggle Zip into the ring to replace Skip; but Hillbilly Jim got involved, trading blows with Zip! Meanwhile, Jeff Jarrett attempted to go for the Figure-Four Leglock on Henry, just for Henry to small package Jarrett, getting the pinfall!
The fans cheered loudly in ovation, as Henry O. Godwinn jumped to his feet in the ring, as did Hillbilly Jim, Bart Gunn and Phineas I. Godwinn, the Godwinns and Gunn beginning to dance around the ring as "Double J" Jeff Jarrett rolled out of the ring in anger, Jarrett shouting at the country boys, "Double J" and the Agent having been defeated here tonight by the Godwinns! The Godwinns continued to dance around the ring, as these southern superstars could have potentially laid their eyes on the WWF Tag Team Championship gold. | 00:14 | 3 | Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler argued over what had just transpired with "Double J" Jeff Jarrett of the WWF Tag Team Champions getting pinned by Henry O. Godwinn, as Lawler talked about how the Godwinns weren't worthy of challenging them for the titles at all. Meanwhile, Jim Ross took us to the backstage area, where we saw James E. Cornette and Clarence Mason accompanied by the British Bulldog, the man they call Vader and police officers, as Bulldog had Mr Fuji placed over his shoulder! Camp Cornette and Mr Fuji will be here in the arena, next. | 00:15 | - | Commercial Break | 00:18 | 4 | We returned to Monday Night RAW as Camp Cornette were shown climbing into the ring, although Owen Hart for some reason was not in attendance with his fellow members in the faction. The crowd booed, as Clarence Mason took the microphone first, talking about how they may have kidnapped Mr Fuji in one way, but at the same time, Mason had Fuji sign a contract declaring that Fuji was unable to testify against Camp Cornette for any potential attack or treatment they gave him - the lawyer of Camp Cornette creating even more boos from the capacity crowd in attendance. From there, the British Bulldog tossed Mr Fuji onto the canvas, as Fuji's mouth was bound with a leather strap, Fuji unable to move properly due to handcuffs! Vince McMahon commented on this deplorable treatment of a potential WWF hall of famer. James E. Cornette talked about how several weeks ago, Yokozuna was fired by Camp Cornette - he didn't break away, he was fired! Cornette continued, talking about how Mr Fuji technically was not fired by Camp Cornette, and therefore is unable to leave their sight unless they see fit. The crowd booed, as Cornette talked about how Fuji, given his close alliance to Yokozuna must now pay the sacrifices of former Camp Cornette possession Mr Fuji - unless however, the 600-pound, King Kong-like, peanut-eating loser in a thong and tights, Yokozuna is here, in which case he wants him to walk out to this ring and try to regain his handler and best friend from them! The crowd booed, as the British Bulldog and Vader seemed prepared for Yokozuna's arrival, although the police officers seemed prepared as well, in the event of Vader getting physically involved. The theme of Yokozuna hit to a big ovation, as the 600-pounder was expected to arrive...but nobody came out! The crowd booed, as Jim Ross commented on how Yokozuna is not even at the building tonight, talking about how this was a big setup for Camp Cornette! The crowd booed, as Cornette talked about how Mr Fuji maybe shouldn't have trusted Yokozuna after all, before the British Bulldog suddenly picked Fuji up, and dropped him with the Running Powerslam! The crowd booed, as Bulldog dragged Fuji to a corner, and Vader went up, the "Mastodon" suddenly coming off the second rope with the Vader Bomb! The crowd booed, as the police officers all dove on Vader! The crowd booed, as Vader managed to shove them off all of him, Vader shouting that nobody could stop him! Vader, Bulldog, Jim Cornette and Clarence Mason left, as Mr Fuji remained broken in the ring, not even moving! Vince McMahon commented on how strange it was for Owen Hart to not be with them, wondering on his whereabouts. | 00:23 | 5 | An advertisement aired, promoting WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, March 31, 1996. | 00:24 | 6 | We returned to WWF Monday Night RAW, as Vince McMahon and Jim Ross explained what had just occurred with Yokozuna's longtime friend and manager, Mr Fuji, where Camp Cornette tried to use Fuji as bait to call out the 600-pound Yokozuna, just for Yokozuna to not even be present tonight on RAW - apparently Camp Cornette already knew about that. And as a result, Fuji was given a Running Powerslam by the British Bulldog, and a Vader Bomb by the man they call Vader. Also shown were officials clearing the ring of Mr Fuji, who was taken away on a stretcher, potentially suffering broken ribs from that assault moments ago.
| 00:25 | 7 | We returned to live action, as Camp Cornette were shown in the backstage area, being approached by Dok Hendrix, as Hendrix asked them for why they did what they just did to poor Mr Fuji. James E. Cornette talked about how somebody had to pay the price, and since Yokozuna wasn't here, Mr Fuji unfortunately had to suffer the consequences! The British Bulldog talked about how he did what he had to do, and unfortunately, when it comes to harming Yokozuna, it was ALWAYS going to happen! The man they call Vader then interjected, shouting at how Yokozuna thinks that he is the big shot in the World Wrestling Federation; but he hasn't been in the ring with the "Mastodon", as Vader challenged Yokozuna to step up to him one on one, and see what happens! Vader was handcuffed by various police officers, as Camp Cornette walked to their dressing room. | 00:26 | 8 | "The Bizarre One" Goldust (w/Marlena) def. Aldo Montoya [02:52] [+00:01 for Goldust's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] The "Bizarre One" was still not out of the woodshed from Razor Ramon, especially after In Your House, where the "Bad Guy" lost to Goldust with the help of some golden knuckles, courtesy of Goldust and Marlena. After Ramon continued to pursue Goldust after the match and throughout the night, Goldust made a cowardly getaway, but the business was still not over between Goldust and Razor, after last week on RAW as well, as Goldust began to pound into Ramon's head brutally, showing off a more tormenting side of the golden one. Goldust tonight however, took on the young and very agile Aldo Montoya, as Montoya managed to used his athleticism to counteract with Goldust's hard-hitting and unorthodox style. Goldust managed to still get the better of Montoya however, as Goldust gave Montoya a flapjack and then mouth to mouth, believe it or not, and after that, the "Bizarre One" picked Montoya up and planted him with the Curtain Call for a reasonably easy victory tonight on RAW.
The crowd booed as Goldust's hand was raised in victory; the "Bizarre One" frolicking himself as Marlena got into the ring - and that's when the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon suddenly dashed out to the ring, Ramon tackling Goldust immediately! Ramon fired into Goldust with heavy lefts and rights, as Marlena was stuck on the sidelines, not sure what else to do! Ramon ripped one of Goldust's boots off of him, the "Bad Guy" then pounding into Goldust's head with the boot! Goldust finally managed to slip out of the ring with Marlena, as Ramon was irate, throwing his shoe at the "Bizarre One"! This feud was so personal, and so far from being over! | 00:31 | - | Commercial Break | 00:34 | 8 | A vignette aired, showing a look into the life of the mysterious and demented masked man that attacked the Undertaker two months go. Since then, he has remained in the shadows, yet to appear. This man spoke of mankind, and how he's been a figment of the Undertaker's imagination since the beginning of his time, and now, after so much waiting, he is ready to unveil the darkest secrets of the "Phenom", and is finally ready to wake up. The masked man promised that he would be at RAW next week, and he hoped that the Undertaker would be there, because if he wasn't, his darkest secrets would be revealed to the world. The masked man let out a loud, maniacal laugh, as the man began to pull out shreds of his brown hair, through the black and white lighting in what appeared to be a boiler room. The masked man's torn off ear then flashed across the screen. | 00:35 | 9 | We returned to WWF Monday Night RAW, as the theme of "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel hit, the crowd immediately beginning to boo, as Diesel made his walk out to the ring, ready for this match with the undefeated Ahmed Johnson. Diesel was given quite a negative response from this capacity crowd in Cincinnati Gardens, as this was the first time Diesel was appearing on Monday Night RAW since losing to Bret "Hitman" Hart as a result of the Sharpshooter at In Your House, eight nights ago. Diesel got into the ring and snatched a microphone from ring announcer Howard Finkel, as Diesel talked about how he doesn't need to answer to anybody, that he rightfully had that WWF Championship won, and that maybe he wasn't able to get the job done! The crowd booed, as Jim Ross mocked Diesel's downfall to Bret, having to submit after so much chasing and whining about the World Wrestling Federation Championship. Diesel talked about how he was about to redeem himself, and from tonight onwards put himself back in the WWF Championship hunt - by bullying, punishing and manipulating as many people as he damn well pleases! He was then cut off by the theme of Ahmed Johnson. | 00:36 | 10 | "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson def. "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel by disqualification [05:21] [+00:01 for Ahmed's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] The "Pearl River Powerhouse" was on a roll as per recently, Ahmed Johnson still undefeated after being in the World Wrestling Federation as an active superstar since last November; around the same time that "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel began to turn his back on the WWF fans, and all because of his greed and obsession with the WWF Championship gold. Ahmed Johnson started off as the wildcard in this one, firing away at Diesel, and actually managing to stun the bigger opponent, Johnson with two shoulder tackles knocking "Big Daddy Cool" down! Diesel went down to the floor, as Diesel appeared to have underestimated the undefeated, when Ahmed Johnson suddenly followed up against Diesel, diving over the top rope with all of his agility, landing right on top of Diesel on the floor with a plancha! Johnson was on fire, as the action returned to the ring, Diesel managing to get back in Ahmed's face, firing away with several elbows to the face, following up with the fireman's carry face-first into the top turnbuckle, Diesel then following up with a big boot to the jaw of Johnson! The "Pearl River Powerhouse" seemed to be in a bad way, as Diesel got Ahmed in position for the Jackknife Powerbomb - but Ahmed somehow managed to back drop Diesel over his head! Johnson soon followed up with another big shoulder tackle, sending "Big Daddy Cool" to the floor - and this time Johnson again followed Diesel, wanting to score his biggest victory to date over a former WWF Champion! Johnson crept up on Diesel, who returned the favour with a big steel chair shot to the head of Ahmed! Referee Mike Chioda had to call for the bell.
The crowd booed, as Ahmed Johnson collapsed to the floor, "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel having violently gotten himself disqualified tonight, but for what reason? Diesel shouted at the unconscious "Pearl River Powerhouse", telling Johnson that he was nothing, and that he wasn't worth it! Diesel shouted about how he was in it for the money, and that he was ready to manhandle anyone in his way! Diesel saluted the crowd to big boos, as Ahmed Johnson finally began to stir. | 00:43 | 11 | Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler moved on from how despicable "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel's antics were, to how in just a few short moments, Shawn Michaels will meet his WrestleMania XII opponent, Bret "Hitman" Hart, the WWF Champion tonight on RAW. We then cut to see Shawn Michaels walking down a corridor, looking quite focused tonight! The big confrontation is up next. | 00:44 | 12 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania, from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the beginning of it all, was headlined by "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan teaming up with celebrity Mr T, in a tag team main event, managing to defeat the combination of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.
| 00:45 | - | Commercial Break | 00:48 | 13 | We returned to WWF Monday Night RAW as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler talked about how big a night this was, this week on Monday Night RAW before promoting the line-up for next week's edition of RAW, where we are scheduled to see Yokozuna make his return to RAW, on a night where Camp Cornette are also scheduled to join us, and you have to believe that Yokozuna will be after James E. Cornette, the British Bulldog and the man they call Vader's heads, after what they did to Yokouna's manager and good friend, Mr Fuji tonight; plus, "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel will go one-on-one with the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon; the masked man that attacked the Undertaker at the Royal Rumble will finally be in attendance; and "The Ringmaster" Steve Austin is set to go one-on-one with the "Native American" Tatanka; plus more, all scheduled for next Monday night on RAW from 9/8 CT, on the USA Network! | 00:49 | 14 | Vince McMahon was now stood in the ring, as he talked about how at In Your House, it was revealed that the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels would be going to WrestleMania XII to challenge Bret "Hitman" Hart for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, and so the match is officially on; on March 31 in Anaheim, California, two of the most popular superstars in the New Generation will challenge for the WWF Championship on the biggest stage of them all, WrestleMania. McMahon then introduced Shawn Michaels, to which the "Heartbreak Kid" made his way down to the ring, Michaels strutting his way to the ring, as Shawn climbed into the ring. McMahon asked Shawn for his comments after being victorious against Owen Hart eight days ago. Shawn talked about how he did it; it was a rollercoaster ride, but it finally happened, because now, Shawn Michaels has a big opportunity of making himself the top man in the World Wrestling Federation, and it's a dream coming true! Michaels talked about how excited he is, because it took him fourteen long years to get here: to be guaranteed a match with the "Hitman" Bret Hart, one of the greatest professional wrestlers in this industry, in a match for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, no less. Michaels talked about how he's been training for this match for so long already, down in San Antonio, Texas with the man that trained him, Jose Lothario. Michaels talked about how on March 31, he was ready to bring it all home, and conclude his long journey to the top of the WWF mountain. McMahon thanked Michaels for his comments, before introducing the one and only "Hitman", the World Wrestling Federation Champion, Bret "Hitman" Hart! The theme of the "Hitman" hit to an equally positive response from the crowd as Shawn Michaels received, as Bret Hart made his way down to the ring to a loud ovation, Hart climbing into the ring, the WWF Championship on his shoulder, as he removed his shades and stared into the eyes of the "Heartbreak Kid", Bret and Shawn making eye contact for the first time, five weeks ahead of their battle at WrestleMania XII! Shawn and Bret's staredown was then interrupted by Vince McMahon, who welcomed Bret to the show, and asked for some comments from the "Hitman" in response to what Michaels said moments ago. Hart talked confidently, asking Shawn if he really has spent so much time dreaming of this moment, and how he's been training in San Antonio a lot. Bret talked about how Bret trains down in the Dungeon in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; he had some of the most intense training in his life in that Dungeon, courtesy of his father, Stu Hart, and that he reached the top of the WWF mountain. Hart talked about how talented Michaels is, he's watched him for years, he's marveled in what the "Heartbreak Kid" has done - and even if he doesn't like his flamboyance and his confidence, he's sure that Shawn will make a worthy adversary. Hart then talked about how hard Shawn is going to have to work in order to take the WWF Championship from him: he's won the WWF Championship three times now, and he's not ready to let go of this WWF Championship already. Hart talked about how much he's bled, how much he's sweat, and how much he's fought tooth and nail in order to get to this point right now, to look over everyone at the top of this mountain. Hart told Shawn that on March 31, his biggest dream will turn into a nightmare once and for all! Hart received a big ovation, as Shawn smirked, talking about how Bret thinks that he's the toughest working man in this business, but he needs to realize how far the "Heartbreak Kid" has come, in the last year having to go through numerous setbacks; he got assaulted by nine Mariners in Syracuse, New York; forced to vacate his WWF Intercontinental Championship; his career was almost ended by a big Powerbomb from "Sycho" Sid; he lost his shot at the WWF Championship to "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel at WrestleMania XI - and he wouldn't let that happen again. He fought through a potential career-ending injury suffered by Owen Hart, then returned to lose the Royal Rumble to Hart...before coming back and defeating the "King of Harts" to get where he is! Michaels told Bret how focused he was, and how he may be flamboyant, he may be egotistical at times, but he is sure as hell ready to take that WWF Championship from him, no matter what it takes! Michaels glared at Hart, as the two seemed more determined than before, the two ready to get it on...when suddenly the theme of the "King of Harts" hit!
The crowd hissed, as the former number one contender to Bret's WWF Championship, Bret's little brother Owen Hart made his way out to the aisleway, the "King of Harts" accompanied by Clarence Mason, whom had a piece of paper in hand! Owen and Mason hit the ring as Shawn, Bret and Vince looked at Owen and Mason; wondering why the Camp Cornette members were here! Owen said why he was here, explaining that he's sure everybody is wondering why he is here, and why he has decided to interrupt this little affair between two of the greatest professional wrestlers of this generation...to some people. Owen talked about how he was narrowly defeated by the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels eight nights ago at In Your House, and that he has already beaten his brother Bret "Hitman" Hart, the so-called World Wrestling Federation...on the biggest stage of them all, WrestleMania X at that! Owen talked about how he doesn't like this, and that is why he has gone through the liberty of having legal adviser and solicitor, Clarence Mason go through hundreds of pieces of paper and contract details...and has been successful. Mason was handed the microphone, as he addressed the WWF fans, Bret, Vince and Shawn in the ring, as Owen stood over Mason's shoulder, a big smirk on his face. The crowd booed, as Clarence revealed that due to a loophole in Owen's contract, that in the event of winning the Royal Rumble, that there is no way that the winner can lose the right to go on and challenge for the World Wrestling Federation Championship...whether it be in the contract for a match, or in any existing condition! The crowd booed louder now, as Owen took the mic back and told Shawn to beat it, because the "King of Harts" was now going to WrestleMania! Owen raised his fists high in the air, as the fans booed, HBK distraught! Michaels looked at the "Hitman" and McMahon, who looked back at him with a look of grievance almost, on their faces. Michaels then became vexed, firing Clarence Mason with a big Sweet Chin Music! Lawler talked about how that must constitute a lawsuit immediately, as Owen Hart quickly dashed out of the ring! Michaels glared down at Owen on the aisleway, as Bret Hart stood behind Michaels, also staring down the cheap "King of Harts"! Owen was going to WrestleMania, as Monday Night RAW went off the air. | 00:59 |
| NEXT WEEK: THE MASKED MAN APPEARS FOR THE FIRST TIME ON RAW; "THE BAD GUY" RAZOR RAMON TAKES ON "THE KING OF HARTS" OWEN HART; STEVE AUSTIN FIGHTS "NATIVE AMERICAN" TATANKA; YOKOZUNA AND CAMP CORNETTE WILL BE IN THE HOUSE; PLUS MORE! | |
WWF Superstars - March 2, 1996 Huntington Civic Center - Huntington, WV
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | A replay from WWF Monday Night RAW aired, as it repeated the dramatic confrontation between WrestleMania opponents Bret "Hitman" Hart and the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, the two fan favourites exchanges verbal blows before becoming more fierce and tense...until Owen Hart made his way out to the ring with Clarence Mason. The 1996 Royal Rumble winner got Mason to announce the loophole in his contract, denying Shawn Michaels of a WWF Championship opportunity at the grandest stage of them all. Michaels' dreams were shattered, his boyhood dream faded; and so the distraught and emotional HBK took his frustrations out on Clarence Mason, striking the solicitor with a big Sweet Chin Music! This morning on WWF Superstars, we're scheduled to hear exclusively from the "Heartbreak Kid"! The opening video package for WWF Monday Night RAW aired, before we cut to the Huntington Civic Center for WWF Saturday Morning Superstars! Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, as they talked about what happened on RAW this past Monday night, revealing that this morning we'd hear from Shawn Michaels via phone call, airing some exclusive comments about being removed from the WrestleMania main event this past Monday. Plus, coming up in this hour, "Sycho" Sid will do battle with Jake "The Snake" Roberts whilst WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman takes on the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega! Not just that though, as "Spark Plugg" Bob Holly is set for action; Yokozuna also set for action; the Bodydonnas in action; plus the "Blue Blood" from Greenwich, Hunter Hearst Helmsley! | 00:02 | 2 | Yokozuna def. Scott D'Amore [01:34] [+00:01 for Yokozuna's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] This was bound to be a one-sided opening contest to WWF Saturday Morning Superstars this weekend, as the 600-pound sumo Yokozuna was in action against a man that was most likely a third of his own weight, Scott D'Amore of Canada. Japan met Canada in this exchange, as D'Amore comically attempted to go for the trademark sumo starting position, just for Yokozuna to simply wipe the floor with him! Yokozuna was not in a great mood this morning, made evident by the treatment of Yokozuna's longtime friend and manager, Mr Fuji by Camp Cornette this past week on RAW, where the man they call Vader made another impactful splash, delivering the Vader Bomb to poor Fuji. Yokozuna quickly took D'Amore down with the big belly to back suplex, followed up with an impactful Banzai Drop for the win!
The crowd cheered for the 600 pound sumo, as Yokozuna seemed more motivated than he has been in quite a while tonight, Yokozuna now finally being freed of his Camp Cornette teammates, but still without his friend Mr Fuji. Yokozuna took a microphone after his hand was raised in victory, and began to talk about how he didn't like what happened to his best friend, Mr Fuji; the one man he has trusted most throughout his career here in the World Wrestling Federation! Yokozuna talked about how everybody knew he wasn't going to be at RAW this past Monday due to a family emergency, but apparently Camp Cornette didn't get the memo! Yokozuna talked about how Mr Fuji is now in the hospital because of that mammoth freak, the "Mastodon" Vader, but he will seek retribution for Fuji, because just like at the Royal Rumble, he will show the newcomer that the World Wrestling Federation is not big enough for both of them! The fans cheered, as Yokozuna spoke business, throwing the microphone to the canvas and leaving the ring, as Jerry "The King" Lawler talked about how Yokozuna could have just made a potential mistake! | 00:05 | 3 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania, from Madison Square Garden in New York City, the beginning of it all, was headlined by "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan teaming up with celebrity Mr T, in a tag team main event, managing to defeat the combination of "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and "Mr Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. | 00:06 | 4 | "The Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega def. WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman (w/Ted Dibiase) [07:32] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] The "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase was up to no good this morning as usual, as Sean Waltman has done nothing but showboat since becoming WWF Intercontinental Champion at the Royal Rumble; Waltman having Dibiase in his corner on most occasions, allowing Waltman to pick up the victory against his opponents. This match seemed to be going the same way, as the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega went into this one with a head start, the agile Vega managing to take Waltman down with a big spinning wheel kick and a dropkick, sending the Kid tumbling through the ropes and to the outside. Waltman had to talk strategy with his Million Dollar Corporation manager, Dibiase before continuing. Vega continued to be on the attack, with all intentions of claiming the WWF Intercontinental Championship down the road, if he got this win over Waltman; but Sean soon managed to get a one-up on Vega, with the distractions of the "Million Dollar Man" at ringside. Dibiase laughed along, as Waltman almost got the win with a big spinkick, but Vega managed to power out! Waltman didn't know what to do, and continued the offense, nailing Savio with a big legdrop off the ropes. Waltman stomped away at Vega and also showboated for the crowd, as Dibiase continued to laugh along. That was however, until Jake "The Snake" Roberts came out to the ring, as Jake didn't seem appreciative of Dibiase's input in his match with Waltman two weeks ago on RAW, when the WWF Intercontinental Championship was on the line! Roberts didn't have Revelations with him, but he did force Dibiase to cower around ringside! Waltman meanwhile went for a cross-armbreaker, but Vega managed to force Waltman into the ropes, and as the Kid rebounded, Vega took him out with the Caribbean Kick, giving the challenger a big victory on Superstars this morning!
The fans cheered loudly as Savio Vega's hand was raised in victory, the "Million Dollar Man" meanwhile gone, disappeared for the back, as Jake "The Snake" Roberts stalked him away. The "Puerto Rican Superman" had just defeated the WWF Intercontinental Champion, and when Sean Waltman revived himself, he was in a big state of shock! Waltman rolled out of the ring and hugged his title belt, as the "Puerto Rican Superman" motioned that that WWF Intercontinental Championship would be his! A title shot was definitely to be just around the corner for Savio. | 00:16 | - | Commercial Break | 00:20 | 5 |
We returned to WWF Superstars, as in an interview recorded after Monday Night RAW went off the air, Todd Pettingill approached the seven-footer, "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel for some comments on why he got himself disqualified against Ahmed Johnson that night. Diesel talked confidently, as he was unloading the contents of his locker into his bag, "Big Daddy Cool" stating matter-of-factly that in this business, it wasn't about having friends or making friends, or putting on great matches for the fans to pander at...Diesel is his own man, in his own promotion. And in that promotion, everybody is beneath him, and he is the only WWF superstar in this company! Diesel talked about how he's here to make money, make fame, and do it all for one man - himself! Diesel then finished packing his bag, closed it and walked out of his locker room. Jim Ross talked about how wrong and unprofessional Diesel was being in this regard, but Jerry Lawler agreed with "Big Daddy Cool", telling Ross that he had the right idea! Ross talked about how Ahmed had to be seeking revenge after that, for sure. | 00:21 | 6 | "The Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley (w/Elizabeth Hilden) def. Tony Williams [02:41] [+00:01 for Helmsley's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] Jerry "The King" Lawler decided to investigate on the new valet of the Greenwich "Blue Blood", as Lawler began to talk to Elizabeth Hilden, who was seated to the left of the announce team, consisting of Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler. Jerry got his charm on with Hilden, as meanwhile, the "Blue Blood" went to work on Tony Williams, Helmsley proving why he is such an impressive specimen in that ring. Helmsley continued his attack on Williams, as "Make A Difference" Fatu meanwhile decided to drop in on the show, Fatu talking about how Helmsley has spoken wrongly of his heritage, his culture, and his level of class for far too long, and that it's about time that somebody showed that Greenwich, Connecticut snob what a beating felt like! Fatu promised that Helmsley's time would come. Meanwhile, Hunter Hearst Helmsley planted Williams with a devastating Pedigree, giving Helmsley the victory.
The crowd booed, as the Greenwich "Blue Blood" took a bow for the capacity crowd in Huntington, Hunter Hearst Helmsley also talking trash in the ring, so it seemed. Helmsley then left the ring and collected Elizabeth Hilden, his valet, as she seemed incredibly impressed with her man. Helmsley had had a good day this morning on WWF Superstars, although Jim Ross relayed "Make A Difference" Fatu's comments moments ago, about getting some payback on Helmsley for his disrespecting of the Samoan culture! | 00:25 | 7 | Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler then moved on to discuss the Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart and Owen Hart situation, reviewing how the "King of Harts" won the Royal Rumble match in January, giving him his WrestleMania WWF Championship shot at the "Hitman", Bret Hart. However, it was at In Your House inside of a steel cage where the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels won Owen's WrestleMania shot from him! Michaels and Hart geared up for a verbal exchange on Monday night this past week on RAW, with both men talking with a great amount of seriousness and focus on their expressions. Michaels and Bret's dream exchange was then interrupted by Owen, who revealed that due to a stipulation in a contract, the "King of Harts" was ineligible to lose his WrestleMania opportunity after winning the Royal Rumble. Michaels was left distraught, depressed and angry at the same time, as Michaels aggressively took his anger out on solicitor Clarence Mason, laying him out with Sweet Chin Music. Up next, Shawn Michaels will call into the show, as Superstars returns! | 00:27 | 8 | Todd Pettingill and Dok Hendrix welcomed us to the WWF WrestleMania report, live from the editing room in Titan Towers, sat behind a desk, and in front of various television monitors, all with the WrestleMania XII logo lit up on them. Pettingill and Hendrix talked about how this is all getting too much, as WrestleMania XII is still four weeks away! Hendrix and Pettingill discussed the drama between Shawn Michaels, Owen Hart and Bret Hart, all for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, and all for fulfilling dreams! Hendrix talked about how WrestleMania XII will emanate from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California on March 31, 1996, before the duo began to run through the current card for the biggest show of the WWF calendar year: as the "Hitman" Bret Hart will defend his WWF Championship against none other than the man that beat him two years ago at WrestleMania X, the "King of Harts" Owen Hart; and not only that, but as announced by President of the WWF, Mr Perfect, the Ultimate Warrior will be making his grand return after a four year hiatus to face a WWF superstar yet to be confirmed! Hendrix then fed us into a vignette, showing a silhouette of the Warrior behind a curtain. Warrior was panting, shouting that he was ready to come back after such a long time! Warrior was ready to return to the World Wrestling Federation, charge up the mountain, and splash right into that mountain, rocking the entire world to its' core! Warrior said that he was coming back, and that he was ready to destroy every man in his way! Hendrix and Pettingill informed us to stay tuned to the WrestleMania report in the coming weeks. | 00:28 | - | Commercial Break | 00:32 | 9 | We returned to WWF Saturday Morning Superstars, as Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler talked about the World Wrestling Federation Championship situation, where the main event for WrestleMania XII once again involved the "King of Harts" Owen Hart challenging for the WWF Championship against brother, Bret "Hitman" Hart. They then talked about Shawn Michaels and his long journey to getting here, wanting to make it to the WWF Championship for the first time in his thirteen year long career in this industry. Ross and Lawler connected the call to the "Heartbreak Kid", as Shawn Michaels asked Ross and "King" how they were, Ross asking Shawn how he was feeling after Monday. Shawn talked about how he's fine, but could do without the lawsuit on his back from that slimeball, Clarence Mason, that's for sure. Michaels talked about how bummed out he was that he wouldn't be able to make the main event for WrestleMania, because he's fought long and hard, through everything in the past twelve months to get where he is today, standing tall as the World Wrestling Federation Champion...but he's not done yet. Ross asked Shawn to elaborate, as Michaels simply stated that if he's not allowed in the front door, then there is always back. Michaels told Ross that he would see him on RAW! Michaels hung up, as Ross acted in confusion, whilst Jerry said that he hoped Shawn will get himself suspended for whatever he is planning. Meanwhile, Ross commented on Bret Hart's thoughts about this entire situation, talking about how the "Hitman" will express himself this Monday night on RAW. | 00:34 | 10 | "Sparky Plugg" Bob Holly def. Sherdell Taylor [03:24] [+00:01 for Holly's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] The NASCAR driver Bob Holly was back in the World Wrestling Federation, making his first appearance on WWF Saturday Morning Superstars in quite a while, as Holly went right to Sherdell Taylor, delivering the rookie with numerous lefts and rights; Holly using his speed and agility to try and combat the taller Taylor. Jerry Lawler mocked Bob Holly's style numerous times, talking about how he may seem smart and athletic in the ring, but that if it came to someone of the "King"s magnitude, Holly would always come last in the races. Lawler also insulted Bob's profession as a NASCAR driver, calling Bob uneducated, as Jim Ross repeatedly tried to back Holly up. Bob soonafter got to put Sherdell Taylor away with the Pit Stop Plunge!
"Sparky Plugg" was victorious in this outing, as Bob Holly's hand was raised in victory after yet another well fought match-up this morning on WWF Superstars. Jerry "The King" Lawler meanwhile talked about how Bob Holly would learn one day that slow and steady wins the race - and almost at that exact moment, the theme of "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel hit! Diesel walked down to the ring to boos, as Bob Holly remained in the ring, seemingly telegraphing what he thought Diesel would do, firing away at Diesel with numerous lefts and rights as he entered the ring! Holly was standing up for himself, but Diesel pie-faced him away before big booting Holly in the jaw! Diesel pounded away at Holly several times in the face, before picking Holly up and dropping him hard with a big Jackknife Powerbomb, as the crowd booed harder at the big seven-foot bully, Diesel. Meanwhile, Jerry Lawler laughed at the misfortune of the NASCAR driver on commentary, the "King" showing not so much affection for "Sparky Plugg"! | 00:39 | 11 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, March 31, 1996. | 00:40 | 12 | The Bodydonnas (w/Sunny) def. The Bushwhackers [04:20] [+00:01 for entrances] Skip and Zip have made quite an impressive splash already in the World Wrestling Federation in recent weeks, having pinfall victories over the Smoking Gunns as well as the Godwinns in tag team action, but tonight they potentially fought the most experienced tag team in WWF history, as Luke and Butch emerged from the backstage area as the Bodydonnas' opponent this morning on Superstars! The New Zealanders hit the ring and harrassed Sunny immediately; Sunny visibly disgusted by the twos' actions! Luke and Butch then managed to double-team Skip in the early goings of this match, before Skip clipped Luke's head with a kick to the back of his head, Skip and Zip from there managing to take control of Luke. Butch tried to motion for the tag, and he soon got it, as he darted into the ring; the Bushwhackers going to town on the Bodydonnas, including connecting with the Battering Ram on Skip! Skip was down and out as Butch covered, but Zip came in and caught Butch with a superkick, giving the Bodydonnas another victory! Meanwhile, in an insert promo, the Bodydonnas expressed their dissatisfaction with "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas, talking about how much they wanted some tag team gold. A potential notion that Skip and Zip wanted the WWF Tag Team Championships?
The crowd booed, as Skip and Zip hugged it out with Sunny in the ring, as the Bodydonnas had impressed everybody even more so, with three big tag team victories over the Godwinns, the Smoking Gunns and the Bushwhackers now! The Bodydonnas were climbing the rankings, down the road possibly putting them in line for a shot at the WWF Tag Team Championships. | 00:45 | - | Commercial Break | 00:49 | 13 | We returned to WWF Saturday Morning Superstars as Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler talked about this week in the World Wrestling Federation, before moving on to discuss this Monday's edition of RAW; scheduled to feature the first appearance of the mysterious masked attacker of the Undertaker, the demented man in the leather will make his debut on RAW in the arena, calling out the Undertaker in some way or another!; Plus, the number one contender to the WWF Championship, the "King of Harts" Owen Hart will challenge the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon in what should be a classic; additionally, Yokozuna will be on the hunt for Camp Cornette after what they did to Yokozuna's friend, Mr Fuji last week; "The Ringmaster" Steve Austin will do battle with the "Native American" Tatanka; we will hear Bret "Hitman" Hart's take on the situation between Owen Hart and Shawn Michaels vying for a shot at his World Wrestling Federation Championship; the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels will be in the house, plus a lot more, this Monday night on the USA Network, from 9/8 CT! | 00:50 | 14 | Jake "The Snake" Roberts (w/Revelations) def. "Sycho" Sid (w/Ted Dibiase) by disqualification [05:06] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:02 for aftermath] This was a battle of two veterans in our main event for WWF Superstars this weekend, as "Sycho" Sid took on Jake Roberts; two WWF superstars that have not ever held World Wrestling Federation gold in their time here, although Jake came extremely close two weeks ago on Monday Night RAW, when the "Snake" challenged fellow Million Dollar Corporation member Sean Waltman for his WWF Intercontinental Championship, just for the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase to get involved. Roberts tried to cut Sid down in the early moments of this match, although Sid tried not to react to the haymakers Roberts was throwing in his direction. Sid managed to use his six-foot-eight physique to tower over Roberts, simply beginning to manhandle Jake Roberts! Sid nailed Jake with a one-handed chokeslam, and that could have been it, if not for Roberts' resilience! Jake continued to stick to the fight however, as Roberts finally mounted a comeback from a nerve grip, Roberts having to fight fire with fire, and stamping Sid's foot, chopping him down! Roberts then bounced off the ropes and tried to take "Sycho" Sid down two times with a clothesline off of the ropes; but on the third time, Ted Dibiase tripped Roberts! The crowd booed, as referee Mike Chioda threw out the match.
The crowd booed as the "Million Dollar Man" cackled, Ted Dibiase having gotten "Sycho" Sid disqualified in our main event! But it didn't matter to Sid, as he went for the Powerbomb, getting Roberts up for it - until Roberts managed to fight out of it! Roberts got down, but Sean Waltman suddenly hit the ring, the WWF Intercontinental Champion going for the superkick on the "Snake", but Roberts ducked it and planted Waltman with the DDT! Jake then set his eyes back on Sid, as the two got ready to get it on, until suddenly "The Ringmaster" also hit the ring, Steve Austin, locking in the Million Dollar Dream on Jake! Roberts tried to fight it to boos, as the Million Dollar Corporation had taken over, "Sycho" Sid planning to continue the attack, until the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega hit the ring! Vega traded blows with Sid before dropkicking him in the knee, then sending Steve Austin right over the top rope with a big back body drop! Vega helped Jake Roberts to his feet, and the "Snake" proceeded to plant Sid with the DDT! Ted Dibiase was angry at ringside, as the "Million Dollar Man"s Corporation had been defeated! Vega helped Jake to his feet, as WWF Superstars went off the air. | 00:59 |
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Post by Planktung on Oct 6, 2013 12:30:28 GMT -5
My apologies for falling behind on this diary. I will say that Owen Hart winning the Royal Rumble was something that I personally expected, but was still great to see. Shawn Michaels then earning the World Wrestling Federation Championship match was interesting, but I expect it to result in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania, which I'm all for. Would be a definite classic. I also LOVE seeing Sean Waltman as the Intercontinental Champion. His push has been handled very well and putting the title on him at this moment is perfect. Though from the looks of this past edition of Superstars, I'm guessing that a match between he and Savio Vega is in the works for 'Mania? Also, I admire Jeff Jarrett and Dean Douglas as the WWF Tag Team Champions. A bit random, but very admirable nonetheless. Overall, everything is coming together very well heading into WrestleMania, and I'll be sure to leave a more thorough reply for the next week of WWF television.
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Post by DTP. on Oct 9, 2013 20:24:02 GMT -5
THE CHEAT SHEET Written by Marc Pearson on Monday, March 4, 1996
- The World Wrestling Federation could be in major trouble following WrestleMania XII, as at least one of their top stars, Diesel has signed with World Championship Wrestling, scheduled to jump to WCW when his contract begins on June 1, 1996. Diesel, whose contract expires in May signed on the grounds of a lighter schedule, and a guaranteed high-paying contract. However, Diesel may not be the only WWF superstar scheduled to jump ship, as rumour had it several weeks ago that Razor Ramon was also thinking about leaving upon his contract's expiry date of June 1996. Meanwhile, Bret Hart revealed in an interview last week that he was contemplating leaving this Spring. Combine this with the WWF's unsteady financial system, WCW could have their work cut out for them. Reportedly, Diesel will continue to work for the WWF until WrestleMania, where rumours say he will face Ahmed Johnson. We hope to have updates on Ramon and Hart's position in the coming weeks.
- Yokozuna suffered a minor knee injury last week on the live event circuit, in a tag team match with Shawn Michaels against Vader and Owen Hart in Cleveland, Ohio. Reportedly, Yokozuna will work through the injury, albeit being taken off of the road following the injury last week.
- In an update regarding Waylon Mercy, his career as a wrestler is over, as Mercy decided to retire last week. Allegedly, Mercy will continue to work for the World Wrestling Federation, most likely in a road agent position, or even as an on-air talent, like Dok Hendrix.
- Hakushi was reportedly unsatisfied with his contract, and so World Wrestling Federation management and Hakushi have reportedly mutually decided to let Jinsei Shinzaki leave the company. Word has it that Shinzaki will return to competing in Japan, where he was before being signed by the WWF last year.
- Billy Gunn will reportedly return to World Wrestling Federation television next week at the next set of RAW tapings. This could very well position the Smoking Gunns back into the WWF Tag Team Championship situation.
- WWF Monday Night RAW soared to a 3.0 rating this past Monday, whilst WCW Monday Nitro scored a 2.9. The ratings for both shows continue to increase, citing a potential boom period coming up for both companies.
- Initial pay-per-view buyrates from this past couple of months have come in, as WWF In Your House 5 apparently scored a 0.4 buyrate, battling with WCW Starrcade 1995, which scored a 0.6. On the contrary, the WWF's Royal Rumble 1996 pay-per-view event scored a big 1.1 buyrate, whilst WCW Superbrawl VI got a 0.5. We'll get official word on the buyrates for the first quarter of the year on April 2, 1996.
- WWF Monday Night RAW this past week aired on 2/26/1996. In results from the show: - Ahmed Johnson def. Diesel by DQ. - Goldust def. Aldo Montoya. - The Godwinns & Bart Gunn def. Skip, Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas.
- WCW Monday Nitro this past week aired on 2/26/1996. In results from the card: - Ric Flair, Kevin Sullivan & Arn Anderson def. Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage & The Booty Man. - Harlem Heat vs The Road Warriors; no contest. - Lex Luger def. The Renegade. - Sting def. Big Bubba Rogers
- WWF WrestleMania XII airs on pay-per-view on 03/31/1996. The current card for the show is as follows: - Bret Hart vs Owen Hart for the WWF Championship. - The Undertaker vs Mick Foley. (spec.) - Goldust vs Razor Ramon in a Street Fight. (spec.) - Yokozuna vs Vader. (spec.) - Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas vs The Bodydonnas for the WWF Tag Team Championships. (spec.) - The Ultimate Warrior vs James Bradshaw (spec.) - Sid, Steve Austin & Sean Waltman vs Jake Roberts, Savio Vega & Roddy Piper. (spec.) - Diesel vs Ahmed Johnson. (spec.) - Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs Fatu. (spec.) - Alundra Blayze vs Rockin' Robin for the WWF Women's Championship. (spec.)
- WCW Uncensored airs on pay-per-view on 03/24/1996. The current card for the show is as follows: - Hulk Hogan vs Ric Flair in a Steel-Cage match. - Hulk Hogan vs Arn Anderson in a Steel-Cage match. - The Road Warriors vs Sting & Lex Luger for the WCW World Tag Team Championships in a Street Fight. - Randy Savage vs Chris Benoit in a Falls Count Anywhere match. - Konnan vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. - The Giant vs Loch Ness. - Johnny B. Badd vs Diamond Dallas Page in an I Quit match for the WCW World Television Championship. (spec.) - Harlem Heat vs The Nasty Boys.
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Post by DTP. on Oct 14, 2013 19:12:29 GMT -5
THE GORILLA POSITION Written by Sean Pope on Monday, March 4, 1996
WWF @ THE GUND ARENA IN CLEVELAND, OH - February 26, 1996 [5,000] Shawn Michaels & Yokozuna def. Owen Hart & Vader Bret Hart def. The Undertaker to retain the WWF Championship by count-out after the masked man appeared James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese Ahmed Johnson def. Diesel by disqualification Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. The Godwinns to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Razor Ramon def. Goldust in a Cleveland Street Fight Sid & Steve Austin def. Tatanka & Savio Vega Hunter Hearst Helmsley def. Fatu Jake Roberts def. Sean Waltman by count-out; Waltman retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship The Bodydonnas def. Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN AUGUSTA, ME - March 1, 1996 [4,093] Owen Hart def. Shawn Michaels Bret Hart def. The Undertaker to retain the WWF Championship by disqualification after the masked man attacked James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese Ahmed Johnson def. Diesel Vader def. Marty Jannetty Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. The Godwinns to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Razor Ramon def. Goldust by count-out Steve Austin & Sid def. Jake Roberts & Tatanka Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Sean Waltman def. Savio Vega to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly def. The Bodydonnas
WWF @ THE CENTRUM IN WORCESTER, MA - March 2, 1996 [5,810] Bret Hart & The Undertaker def. Owen Hart & Shawn Michaels James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese Ahmed Johnson def. Diesel Vader def. Marty Jannetty Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. The Godwinns to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Razor Ramon def. Goldust by count-out Steve Austin & Sid def. Jake Roberts & Tatanka Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Sean Waltman def. Savio Vega to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly def. The Bodydonnas
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, MA - March 3, 1996 [6,426] Bret Hart & The Undertaker def. Owen Hart & Shawn Michaels James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese Ahmed Johnson def. Diesel Vader def. Marty Jannetty Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. The Godwinns to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Razor Ramon def. Goldust by count-out Steve Austin & Sid def. Jake Roberts & Tatanka Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Sean Waltman def. Savio Vega to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly def. The Bodydonnas
NEXT WEEK: THE WWF VISIT PROVIDENCE, AUSTIN, BEAUMONT, TYLER AND HOUSTON!
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Post by Zigzag on Oct 21, 2013 0:53:01 GMT -5
Would love to see Waylon Mercy as a non-wrestling on-screen character.
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Post by DTP. on Nov 3, 2013 6:53:56 GMT -5
WWF Monday Night RAW - March 4, 1996 Cincinnati Gardens - Cincinnati, OH
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | A replay aired, taking us back to last Monday night on RAW, where for the first time, proposed WWF Championship opponents for WrestleMania XII's main event, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels met for a verbal exchange in the ring, just for Owen Hart to come out and denounce the "Heartbreak Kid" of his opportunity to fulfill his boyhood dream of challenging for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, due to a loophole! Tonight, the "King of Harts", the "Hitman" and the "Heartbreak Kid" will be under the same roof! The opening video package for Monday Night RAW aired, before we cut to the Cincinnati Gardens for another week of RAW, four weeks away from the biggest spectacle in professional wrestling, WrestleMania! Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, hyping up Shawn Michaels, Owen Hart and Bret Hart all being in the building; but also, Yokozuna and Camp Cornette are all in the same building as well! The masked man will also be here tonight too, however. Plus, the "King of Harts" Owen Hart will have his work cut out for him, when he faces the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon! Plus more, coming up in this big hour. | 00:03 | 2 | With that, the arena lights went out, and mysterious piano music began to play, the Cincinnati Gardens turned into a more sadistic themed playground, so to speak. Vince McMahon called it something that he has never seen before. Suddenly, the masked man made his way down the aisleway with a limp, a single spotlight following him down the aisle and into the ring, where he rolled into the corner, sitting by the turnbuckle pads, almost cradling himself. Suddenly, the masked man spoke and screeched, talking about how God created the Earth, and he created civilization, but when he made mankind, he didn't just break the mold, he obliterated it! The masked man screamed as he talked about how God didn't want him to be like the rest of the world, how he's lived such a humble life, leading up to one big sequence of events! The entire Cincinnati Gardens were in awe in the darkness of the arena, when the man finished his ominous voiceover, claiming that "God will have his comeuppance, courtesy of Mankind". The crowd then booed, as the masked man limped down the aisleway to the ring, the demented man in the mask being known as "Mankind" by Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross on commentary, as Mankind then rolled into the ring and sat in a corner, seemingly cradling himself. The freak didn't seem to desire a microphone, speaking freely as the entire arena sat in awe, hearing his quotations and mythological comments. Mankind talked about how he's made his presence felt by the people numerous times in the past, he warned everyone of his coming, he destroyed the man that seemingly couldn't be beaten, and he terrified the unterrifiable! But the reason he did that was because of one big secret, one that he has carried on from his childhood, why he has became this, and why he is here in the World Wrestling Federation! Once upon a time, how he and the Undertaker were the best of friends! They hung out and played in the yard after school every day, and that Undertaker was an evil, evil human being - he took advantage of Mankind! Mankind talked about how Paul Bearer, the man working the funeral home in the days of "Mark"'s youth, would go down to the store and do the family groceries for Mr and Mrs Calloway, and how they would continue to play in the yard, when all of a sudden, the "Deadman" revealed a box full of matches! Mankind was told by the Undertaker that 'real fun was created when danger was an element of fun', but danger didn't cause an element of fun! Instead danger created a mess, a big mess! Mankind watched as the Undertaker tried to persuade him to help torch his house and funeral home to the ground! And he did it, he burned it all down! Mankind screeched now, as Mankind said how that day, he was broken forever, and that he never played with the "Deadman" again...he told father Paul that it was him that did it, Mankind! Mankind was innocent, but not anymore. Mankind talked about how on that day, a line was crossed, and he lost his potential - it all turned to ash, much like the "Deadman"s house and funeral home...and something much more. And he was here to make the Undertaker's life a living hell! Mankind now began to rip hair from his own head, the brown locks landing on the canvas in a heap. The crowd booed loud at the accusations, as Mankind went on to reveal something else, but suddenly the theme of the "Phenom" played! The gong played, as suddenly the spotlight over Mankind disappeared, and the Cincinnati Gardens were left in pure darkness...before the spotlight suddenly appeared over the entrance way, the Undertaker making his appearance! The "Deadman" marched to the ring sternly, as Paul Bearer accompanied 'Taker, trying to stop the Undertaker seemingly, as he got to the ring to find...Mankind was now nowhere to be seen! The Undertaker searched the ringside area, as Bearer continued to try and calm the "Deadman" down, the fans in Cincinnati now booing Undertaker after the allegations from Mankind!
| 00:09 | 3 | Vince McMahon and Jim Ross talked about the disturbing nature of that segment and apologized for Mankind's controversial comments, which may have been unsettling for younger viewers. They then discussed the allegations from Mankind, to which Jerry Lawler objected, talking about how he's glad that somebody finally stood up to that evil human being, the Undertaker; the "King" commenting on how it's about time somebody stood up to that big freak, and it only took six years! McMahon changed topic, lining up the upcoming events in this hour of Monday Night RAW, citing that the "Ringmaster" Steve Austin would be taking on the "Native American" Tatanka next. | 00:10 | - | Commercial Break | 00:13 | 4 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania V, from Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey featured the Mega-Powers explode, live on pay-per-view! In the end, it was the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan who walked away victorious, winning the World Wrestling Federation Championship from his former partner, "Macho Man" Randy Savage. | 00:14 | 5 | "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (w/Ted Dibiase) def. "The Native American" Tatanka [05:14] [+00:02 for entrances] The Million Dollar Corporation were scheduled to kick off Monday Night RAW tonight, as the "Million Dollar Man" led out Steve Austin for action against former member of Ted Dibiase's empire faction, the "Native American" Tatanka, who has recently had quite some trouble with Dibiase and his goons, preaching freedom and how good freedom is as a Native American. Tatanka traded blows with Steve Austin, as the two fought furiously in the opening moments, Tatanka using his experience to simply outsmart Austin however, taking him down with numerous strikes and lefts and rights. Tatanka soon set up for the Samoan Drop, if it wasn't for the persistent interruptions from the "Million Dollar Man". Dibiase tripped Tatanka, and the "Native Amerian" became distracted, leading to Austin tackling Tatanka with a lateral press, Austin then aggressively stomping away at Tatanka, as Dibiase commented on Austin's persona in the ring in an insert promo, talking about how Austin has become the most ruthless superstar in the ring and on the microphone, and so he has decided to rechristen the "Ringmaster" as being simply "Stone Cold". Tatanka soon made the comeback from an attempt at the Million Dollar Dream, as Tatanka once again went for the Samoan Drop, but "Sycho" Sid popped up on the apron, pulling Austin out of the ring! The crowd booed, as Dibiase then distracted referee Jimmy Korderas, leading to Sid taking Tatanka down and out with a big clothesline! Austin got back into the ring and locked in the Million Dollar Dream, as Tatanka was unconscious already!
The crowd booed, as the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase cackled, a round of applause for his own Million Dollar Corporation members, "Sycho" Sid and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin talked trash into the camera at ringside, as Sid and Dibiase joined Austin in getting their hands raised in victory over the "Native American" Tatanka. Vince McMahon called them despicable.
| 00:21 | 6 | Vince McMahon cited the numbers game disadvantage that the Million Dollar Corporation had over the "Native American" Tatanka, as Jim Ross talked about how he hoped that somebody would eventually step up and try to battle the "Million Dollar Man"s illustrious combination of gifted WWF superstars. McMahon soon moved on to discuss the Undertaker and Mankind situation, replaying the footage from earlier on with the Undertaker attempting to confront Mankind after his allegations about the "Deadman" burning his family's home to the ground - just for the deranged man to disappear. Jerry Lawler spoke of sorrow for Mankind, how the "Phenom" ruined his life. In the backstage area, the Undertaker seemed to be on the loose for Mankind, a search prevailing, as the "Deadman" searched around the corridor, all whilst Paul Bearer tried to stop him, trying to calm Undertaker down still!
| 00:23 | 7 | Meanwhile, the World Wrestling Federation Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart was shown with Dok Hendrix in the interview area, as McMahon talked about how Dok would get some comments from the WWF Champion as RAW returned. | 00:23 | - | Commercial Break | 00:31 | 8 | We returned to Monday Night RAW as Dok Hendrix was shown standing by with the WWF Champion, Bret "Hitman" Hart - as Hendrix asked Bret about being the WWF Champion in a situation where there are two big contenders to his World Wrestling Federation Championship, asking if he's concerned at all about which he's going to face. Bret talked about how he's always one for a challenge, how he's beaten the best in the WWF and earned the monicker as the "Best There Is". Bret talked about how his brother Owen, he's met in the ring before, he's had a huge rivalry with, and that has gone on for the past two years - how he knows what to expect if he were to come head to head with the so-called "King of Harts" one more time, stating that he still wishes to get revenge from Owen after he beat him two years ago at WrestleMania X. Bret then went on to talk about how he's been in the ring with the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels as well, and that with Shawn, he's also one of the best the World Wrestling Federation has to offer - how Michaels will become WWF Champion one day, but if Michaels' WrestleMania story does not unfold the way he hoped it does, which it doesn't right now, he'll definitely be willing to put the title on the line against Shawn after WrestleMania instead. Hendrix thanked Bret for his time. | 00:32 | 9 | Yokozuna def. Los Conquistadores [01:08] [+00:01 for Yokozuna's entrance; +00:03 for aftermath] In the past, we have seen Yokozuna dismantle one or two fellow WWF superstars on its programming, but tonight on Monday Night RAW, the 600 pound sumo wrestler decided to trump himself, and impress the World Wrestling Federation fans, as he went against three superstars. Who were they? The returning Conquistadores, making their return to the company after not appearing since 1989 - but Uno and Dos had a friend with them, by the ring name of "Tres", fittingly enough. Yokozuna was pumped, seeking revenge on Camp Cornette after they assaulted his mentor, Mr Fuji last week, and Yokozuna proved a point, easily putting Dos out of action with a big belly-to-back suplex; Uno receiving a big Samoan drop...and Tres, in his first appearance in the World Wrestling Federation suffered the barbaric Banzai Drop, giving the Japanese animal the win.
The crowd cheered for the 600-pounder, as Yokozuna was victorious tonight on Monday Night RAW, but Yokozuna was not done yet, as he shrugged off his hand being raised, demanding a microphone instead! Yokozuna spoke for the first time ever on RAW, as he called out Camp Cornette, wanting to get straight to the point! Yokozuna talked about how he wanted James E. Cornette, Vader, the British Bulldog and Owen Hart out here now, as he was motivated to get retribution for his friend, Mr Fuji! The sound of James E. Cornette was then heard, as he told Yokozuna that there's a reasonable explanation for what happened to Fuji, as Yokozuna seemed to grow angrier. With that however, the British Bulldog hit the ring, Bulldog armed with a lead pipe, as Bulldog nailed Yokozuna with it right in the back of the leg! Bulldog was breaking Yokozuna down in size, as Bulldog had seemingly appeared through the crowd! The fans in Cincinnati booed, as Bulldog pounded away at Yokozuna, James E. Cornette then storming down to the ring to mock the big man! The crowd booed more as Cornette called for Bulldog to knock Yokozuna's lights out with the lead pipe - before Ahmed Johnson suddenly ran down to the ring! The "Pearl River Powerhouse" hit the ring and traded blows with Bulldog, as the fans exploded, the undefeated Ahmed making the save for Yokozuna, a shot with the lead pipe across the head of the Bulldog! Bulldog fell unconscious and fell out of the ring, as James E. Cornette ran back up the aisleway! Johnson aided to Yokozuna, who slowly returned to his feet...to see the "Mastodon" Vader appear! Vader was restrained by the police officers, but Yokozuna wanted to get his hands on the man that injured his mentor Mr Fuji! Yokozuna stumbled out of the ring and went after Vader, but Cornette managed to restrain Vader, as Vader and Camp Cornette headed to the backstage area, as Yokozuna was restrained by Vader's police officers! The crowd booed, as Yokozuna was after Vader's blood.
| 00:37 | 10 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, March 31, 1996. | 00:38 | 11 | Back in the backstage area, the British Bulldog was aided to by James E. Cornette, as Bulldog was helped down the corridor by Cornette, the former WWF Intercontinental Champion having been knocked senseless by that lead pipe shot from Ahmed Johnson. Bulldog was angry now, talking about how that punk rookie Ahmed Johnson had no business getting in their business with Yokozuna, Bulldog talking about how he had to teach the "Pearl River Powerhouse" a lesson after what went down moments ago! Cornette added that he'd lost Vader, as well, as Jim Ross talked about how dangerous this could be for the entire World Wrestling Federation, having an untamed 450-pounder on the loose! | 00:39 | 12 | In the backstage area, we suddenly saw the "Heartbreak Kid" appear, walking down a corridor as Vince McMahon began to talk about how Shawn Michaels was not scheduled for action tonight on RAW, but rather his adversary, Owen Hart was in action in just a few moments, the "King of Harts" scheduled for action with the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon! Meanwhile, the Undertaker was shown still searching for Mankind in the backstage area, the "Deadman" continuing his search for the demented man that potentially ruined his past and his reputation in the World Wrestling Federation earlier tonight with his claims! Vince McMahon talked about how he hoped that we had time for all of this in the next fifteen minutes, as Owen Hart is scheduled for battle with Razor Ramon next! | 00:40 | - | Commercial Break | 00:43 | 13 | We returned to Monday Night RAW, as Vince McMahon and Jim Ross began to list what had gone down on this packed out edition of Monday Night RAW, before Jerry Lawler discussed what was coming up next week, when the World Wrestling Federation Champion, Bret "Hitman" Hart is scheduled for action against the WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman, as two champions go head to head!; Plus, "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel will be in attendance; the "Blue Blood" from Greenwich, Hunter Hearst Helmsley will take on Razor Ramon; the Undertaker will be in action, plus a lot more, next Monday night on RAW live on the USA Network, from 9/8 CT! | 00:44 | 14 | "The King of Harts" Owen Hart def. "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon [08:21 - exceeded a commercial break] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:03 for aftermath] This was our anticipated main event for the night, as the former WWF Intercontinental Champion met the number one contender to the World Wrestling Federation Championship, the "Bad Guy" meeting the "King of Harts" Owen Hart in our main event for RAW tonight. Owen strangely came out without James E. Cornette, potentially after what just occurred with fellow Camp Cornette member British Bulldog being laid out with a lead pipe, and the additional danger of the man they call Vader being on the loose. The "Bad Guy" started off with some hard-hitting offense against Owen, as Razor had so much pent up frustration from the "Bizarre One" Goldust, after Goldust stalked Ramon, cost Razor the WWF Intercontinental Championship, and even humiliated him against the "Bizarre One" at In Your House several weeks ago. Meanwhile, Owen Hart seemed unknowing of Shawn Michaels' appearance at Monday Night RAW tonight, as the "Heartbreak Kid" appeared moments ago motioning that he could be getting involved in this match with the "King of Harts". Razor had Owen where he wanted him in the opening moments, as during this match, footage of the Undertaker continuing to search for Mankind in the parking lot was shown, as Paul Bearer continued to try and persuade 'Taker not to go through with this search for Mankind, eventually leaving the Undertaker to give up, walking out on the arena, including Paul Bearer! Meanwhile Razor continued his offense, but the appearance of Marlena on the aisleway distracted him, setting him up for Owen to go right to work on the spine of Ramon, the "Bad Guy" in a bad place, RAW cutting to its' final commercial of the night. Returning, the "King of Harts" was continuing to go to work on the spine of Razor, stretching Ramon out in shades of his infamous father, Stu Hart the shooter, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Razor soon mounted a comeback, as he caught Owen off the second rope with the fallaway slam, as Ramon motioned for the Razor's Edge, getting Owen ready, when Goldust appeared alongside Marlena on the aisleway, catching Ramon off-guard, and as he finally got Owen up for the Razor's Edge, Owen slipped out and decapitated Razor with an enzuigiri! Owen hooked the leg, and that was it! **3/4
The crowd booed as the "King of Harts" hand was raised in victory by referee Earl Hebner, Owen Hart having picked up another victory with the dreaded enzuigiri! Razor Ramon seemed to be completely out of it, as two more referees hit the ring to held Ramon out of the ring, the "Bad Guy" obviously in a world of his own after that enzuigiri to the back of the head from Hart. The crowd booed, as Goldust wrapped his arm around Marlena and left, a smirk on Goldust's face after distracting Razor, setting him up for the loss! Meanwhile, Owen Hart picked up a microphone and talked about how he got the job done tonight on RAW, just like how he's going to get the job done against his brother, Bret "Hitman" Hart at WrestleMania! Owen talked about how he was ready to give his brother a pounding of a lifetime, because he just wasn't satisfied with how he beat him at WrestleMania X - Owen told his brother Bret to look at him now, all grown up, and how in four weeks time at WrestleMania XII, the "King of Harts" would be crowned once again, this time with his first reign as the World Wrestling Federation Champion! The fans booed louder, when suddenly the theme of the "Hitman" hit, igniting the Cincinnati crowd! The WWF Champion then made his way out to the aisleway, Bret with a look of seriousness on his face, as the "Hitman" made eye contact with his younger brother, Owen. The two Hart brothers glared each other out, as Vince McMahon began to wrap up the show, when suddenly the fans lit up, and Owen was suddenly jumped by Shawn Michaels! The fans exploded, as the "Heartbreak Kid" fired away at Owen after blindsighting him, the "Heartbreak Kid" full of anger, after his boyhood dream was stolen from him by Owen Hart on three occasions, whilst Jerry Lawler objected, talking about how selfish Shawn was being! Michaels fired away at Owen, as Bret smirked from the aisleway - was this a ruse to set up the "King of Harts"!? Owen then slipped out of the ring, as Michaels stood in anger, the "King of Harts" stuck between HBK and Bret in the ringside area, when suddenly Mr Perfect's voice was heard! The WWF President made his arrival, appearing on the aisleway, as Perfect talked about how he knew something like this was going to happen, which is why he regretted not informing Owen sooner - how Owen would not be the sole number one contender to the WWF Championship at WrestleMania XII anymore! The fans lit up, as Perfect concluded, talking about how on March 31st, we would see the first ever triangle match in World Wrestling Federation history, as Bret "Hitman" Hart will take on not only Owen Hart, but also Shawn Michaels! The fans lit up, as a grin appeared on Michaels' face; a look of concentration on Bret's, and a tantrum breaking out from Owen, as Monday Night RAW rushed off the air!
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WWF Superstars - March 9, 1996 Huntington Civic Center - Huntington, WV
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | WWF Superstars opened up this weekend with a big difference, as instead of a replay from Monday Night RAW or the opening video package for Superstars airing, a breaking news bulletin appeared, as Todd Pettingill and Dok Hendrix welcomed us to the WWF WrestleMania report, talking about how this Saturday morning had some shocking additions announced for the card for WrestleMania XII, as on March 31st in Anaheim, California, we are scheduled to see Bret "Hitman" Hart defend his World Wrestling Federation Championship in the first ever triangle match, against not only the 1996 Royal Rumble winner, younger brother "King of Harts" Owen Hart, but also the man that defeated Owen at In Your House last month, the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels! A match that nobody wants to lose, and all three men will do whatever it takes to prove themselves as the best, and to fulfill their dream of being the best, walking out of WrestleMania with the WWF Championship; but that's not it, as it was revealed earlier this week that on March 31st, we will also see the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon finally able to get his hands on the "Bizarre One" Goldust, as Razor and Goldust meet in a Falls Count Anywhere match! Where could this match go? Anywhere counts! Pettingill and Hendrix thanked us for their time in this breaking news edition of the WrestleMania report, telling us to stay tuned in the coming weeks. The opening video package for WWF Saturday Morning Superstars aired, as we cut to the Civic Center in Huntington, West Virginia, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcoming us to the show, three weeks away from WrestleMania XII! They hyped up what was just revealed on the WrestleMania report, before promoting what was coming up in this hour, as "Sycho" Sid will do battle with the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; the "Outlaw" James Bradshaw is scheduled for action against Duke "The Dumpster" Droese; plus, the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon is scheduled for an interview with Ross during this hour; and also, the British Bulldog, the "Bizarre One" Goldust; and the Godwinns will do battle with the Bodydonnas in a match where the winners will get the opportunity to challenge "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas for the WWF Tag Team Championships! All this to cram into sixty minutes, this morning on Superstars. | 00:04 | 2 | "The Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega def. "Sycho" Sid (w/Ted Dibiase) [06:13] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:02 for aftermath] Savio Vega wanted to follow up on his lucky streak as of late, having defeated the WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman out of nowhere last weekend on Saturday Morning Superstars, Vega this time having to face a difference, fierce more taller and angrier monster by the name of "Sycho" Sid. The "Million Dollar Man" was out here with Sid as always, as Dibiase seemed to be wanting to get revenge on Vega for all of his success against his illustrious Million Dollar Corporation in recent weeks, Jim Ross noting that Vega was now in line for a WWF Intercontinental Championship shot against Sean Waltman at a later date, as meanwhile, Vega tried to get into Sid by using agility, using his speed against the six-foot-eight, 300 pounder. Sid soon cut Vega off with a big boot however, as Sid continued, choking Vega at one point. Sid had Vega in a nerve hold as the fans got more behind Vega, Vega soon mounting a comeback as Vega managed to run off the ropes, just for Sid to cut Vega off again with a chokeslam! Sid worked over Vega more, as the fans in Huntington booed, but when "Sycho" Sid prepared the Powerbomb, Savio managed to reverse it, catching Sid in a sunset flip for the upset victory!
The fans cheered as Savio Vega celebrated his win at ringside, the "Puerto Rican Superman" having gotten the win against a second member of the Million Dollar Corporation, the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase and "Sycho" Sid meanwhile going irate inside of the ring! Vega's hand was raised in victory, when suddenly Sean Waltman darted down the aisle, taking Vega out with a shot from the WWF Intercontinental Championship! The crowd booed as Waltman had laid Vega out with the belt crashing against the back of Vega's skull! Waltman dragged Vega into the ring, where Sid capitalized in dominating Vega with a big Powerbomb! The fans booed as Waltman and Sid stood tall over the possibly now unlucky Puerto Rican. | 00:14 | 3 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, March 31, 1996. | 00:15 | - | Commercial Break | 00:19 | 4 | We returned to WWF Saturday Morning Superstars to find the Undertaker in an eerie segment, as the "Deadman"s face lit up on a black screen, only the Undertaker's head in shot. The Undertaker began to talk about how last Monday night, the man known as Mankind decided to take things to the next level. The "Deadman" spoke of how Mankind tried to harm him, he cost him the WWF Championship, but he did not capitalize on harming the Undertaker and beheading the mythic demon. The Undertaker spoke about how he refuses to fall at the hands of this madman, a man he's known for years, yes. But as for the allegations for Mankind wants to position on his head, this Monday on RAW, he hopes that he is watching, because the Undertaker would take things up a notch further, and began to prepare the noose for Mankind. This Monday on RAW, the "Phenom" will address the World Wrestling Federation and Mankind, and Mankind will soon suffer for what he's said and done to the "Phenom". Everyone must fear the Reaper. | 00:20 | 5 |
"The Bizarre One" Goldust (w/Marlena) def. David Haskins [03:17] [+00:01 for Goldust's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] The man that has been on Razor Ramon's back for three months now was in action this morning on WWF Saturday Morning Superstars, but Goldust seemed to be slightly more intimidated tonight, Goldust and Marlena both paranoid that the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon would make an appearance, Ramon scheduled for an interview with Jim Ross later tonight. The "Bizarre One" meanwhile got through David Haskins as quickly as he could, Haskins attempting to put up a fight against the "Bizarre One", but the Hollywood film star managed to cut things short, delivering the Curtain Call to Haskins for the win. Meanwhile, Goldust and Marlena aired more thoughts about the "Bad Guy" in another strange insert promo, Goldust talking about pushing things too far, but talking about how they weren't far enough. Marlena stroked Goldust's chest, the two laid down together, as Goldust talked about how his master plan has prevailed, and he will finish the job on March 31st, when he and his wife Marlena will take Razor Ramon from one end of the Arrowhead Pond to the other, and Razor will be useless from that point forward - but there will be one thing that Razor will remember...Goldust's name.
The crowd booed as Goldust celebrated his victory, the "Bizarre One" then welcoming in his revealed-to-be wife, Marlena, as Jim Ross talked about how this is one big sick game to get inside the head of Razor Ramon! Jerry Lawler commented on the excellence of it, when suddenly the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon ran out to the ring, Razor wanting to get himself a piece of Goldust, as Ramon slid into the ring, as Goldust shoved his wife Marlena in Ramon's way! Goldust dashed from the ring, as Marlena screamed for her life, Razor shoving her to the canvas! The "Bad Guy" was angry, and he was ready for March 31st, so he could get his hands on Goldust in Falls Count Anywhere - but this morning on Superstars, he is still scheduled for an interview with the "Bad Guy"! | 00:25 | 6 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania V, from Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey featured the Mega-Powers explode, live on pay-per-view! In the end, it was the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan who walked away victorious, winning the World Wrestling Federation Championship from his former partner, "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
| 00:26 | 7 | The British Bulldog (w/James E. Cornette) def. Freddie Joe Floyd [04:16] [+00:01 for Bulldog's entrance] James E. Cornette and the British Bulldog did not have a good night this past Monday on RAW, as their attempt to outsmart and take out Yokozuna much like they took out Yokozuna's mentor, Mr Fuji fell apart, and was thwarted by an unlikely ally of the 600-pounder from Japan, the "Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson having gotten involved, Johnson taking Bulldog's lead pipe and knocking the Englishman himself silly with it! Bulldog said after that match to Jim Cornette that Ahmed the rookie would pay for it, as Bulldog seemed to be trying to set an example for Ahmed Johnson, Bulldog talking trash to Freddie Joe Floyd throughout this one as though he was Johnson himself! Bulldog had Floyd for the Running Powerslam, but seemed to not be satisfied, as Cornette instructed for another one, and Bulldog complied, finishing Floyd with a second Running Powerslam! Meanwhile, in an insert promo, James E. Cornette talked about how Ahmed Johnson wanted to get involved, and so he will now pay the price, because on Monday Night RAW, Ahmed will go one-on-one with the British Bulldog himself! And just to ensure that Yokozuna doesn't try to get involved, the "Mastodon" and the police officers will be at ringside!
The crowd booed, as the British Bulldog's hand was raised in victory by James E. Cornette, as Bulldog seemed well motivated in preparation for Monday's match with Ahmed Johnson - a match in which Camp Cornette surely has something up their sleeves for Ahmed and Yokozuna! | 00:31 | - | Commercial Break | 00:35 | 8 | Duke "The Dumpster" Droese vs "The Outlaw" James Bradshaw (w/Uncle Zebekiah) didn't begin [00:00] [+00:02 for events] "The Dumpster" was singled out by James Bradshaw two weeks ago on Superstars, as the "Outlaw" claimed that he was here for a challenge, and so he decided to attack Duke Droese, the resident trash man in the World Wrestling Federation. Droese was making his way out to the ring for action this morning on Superstars against James Bradshaw, but on his way to the ring, it was Bradshaw who once again one-upped Droese, as he jumped the "Dumpster" on the aisle, blindsighting him with what appeared to be a branding iron, slamming it across the spine of Droese. Bradshaw then began to stomp away at Droese, as the fans in Huntington booed the "Outlaw", Uncle Zebekiah clapping on in applause for his nephew.
James Bradshaw continued to stomp away at Droese, before picking him up and ruthlessly sending him spine first into the guard rail at ringside! "The Outlaw" was here to prove a point against the garbage man, as the "Dumpster" seemed to be in a bad way, as Bradshaw ran at Droese with the Western Lariat! James Bradshaw's hand was raised in supposed victory by Uncle Zebekiah, as the fans in the Civic Center were not impressed! Three referee came out to restrain Bradshaw and Zebekiah as Droese was attended to. | 00:37 | 9 | We suddenly cut away from the action inside of the Huntington Civic Center to see Dok Hendrix and Todd Pettingill back on the WWF WrestleMania report, as Hendrix yelled about how they had another big announcement to report regarding WrestleMania XII; that this Monday night on RAW, we are scheduled to hear comments from the returning Ultimate Warrior, just three weeks away from the most anticipated return in quite some time, as Warrior will reportedly reveal his opponent for WrestleMania! | 00:38 | 10 | The Godwinns (w/Hillbilly Jim) def. The Bodydonnas (w/Sunny) to gain contention to the WWF Tag Team Championships [05:24] [+00:02 for entrances] This was a rematch from the Free 4-All that aired prior to In Your House, just three weeks ago, as Skip and Zip were successful on that night, and have recently taken an interest in challenging "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Dean Douglas for their WWF Tag Team Championships. This morning however, it was promoted earlier on that Skip and Zip of the Bodydonnas firstly had to get through Henry and Phineas of the Godwinns one more time in order to get a shot at the titles. The Godwinns started off all riled up, hitting the ring and taking out Skip and Zip before having themselves a hoedown for the crowd in West Virginia! Sunny was outraged, as she tried to motivate her men, but as soon as Skip got into the ring, he found himself being pounded on all over again. Sunny got on the apron at that point, and the Bodydonnas decided to switch, Zip managing to cheap shot his way into taking down Henry, as Zip pounded away at the foot of Henry, somehow trying to dismantle it. Henry struggled further, as Phineas and Hillbilly Jim attempted to get the fans behind them, motivating Henry to get the tag, and after some precise teamwork from Skip and Zip, Henry tagged in Phineas, who ran house on the Bodydonnas, including gorilla press slams for the smaller opponents! Phineas soon attempted to go for the Slop Drop on Skip, but Zip came in and attempted to confuse Phinease - but luckily it was Henry who interjected himself, getting Skip ready for a Slop Drop, and both Godwinns nailed the Bodydonnas with them! Phineas and Henry covered, and that was it! Meanwhile, an insert promo aired from "Double J" and Agent Douglas, as Jeff Jarrett talked about how excited he was because after the interference from the Smoking Gunns last month, he was finally ready to sing "Hearts of Gold" next Saturday morning on Superstars! Douglas and Jarrett continued, talking about how they were the best tag team around, and no matter who won this silly match between the Godwinns and the Bodydonnas, that they'd still be going down to the best WWF Tag Team Champions in town.
The fans cheered loudly as Henry and Phineas showboated in the ring alongside Hillbilly Jim, as Sunny meanwhile screeched in upset at ringside. Skip and Zip rolled out of the ring as the Godwinns began to square dance in the ring, a guaranteed WWF Tag Team Championship opportunity in the futures of Henry O and Phineas I! | 00:46 | - | Commercial Break | 00:50 | 11 | We returned from the commercial break as Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler began to talk about how chaotic this week has been for the World Wrestling Federation, commenting that it would be just as wild this Monday night, as RAW emanates live from Corpus Christi, Texas; scheduled to be there is "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel, the man they call Vader, the "Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson, plus a lot more; but also, the World Wrestling Federation Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart meets fellow champion, WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman; the "Greenwich Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley takes on the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon; but not only that, we get comments from Shawn Michaels, Owen Hart, and also the Ultimate Warrior will make comments, hopefully regarding whom he will face at WrestleMania XII! All of that plus more, in two nights on the USA Network, 9/8 CT! | 00:51 | 12 | Vince McMahon was shown making his way down to the ring, as McMahon had a microphone in hand, Vince talking about how his guest this morning on WWF Superstars would be a man of some controversy recently, regarding his adversary, the man in which he will meet at WrestleMania XII in a Falls Count Anywhere match; the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon! The theme of Razor Ramon then hit, as the fans in Huntington cheered loudly for the "Bad Guy", the former WWF Intercontinental Champion walking down to the ring, once again not possessing the display of machismo as he usually does; Razor having attempted to get his hands on Goldust earlier on in this show to no prevail, leaving Razor focused and deadly. Ramon walked into the ring and talked about how he was here to talk about the situation with Goldust, and to air his grievances about the "Bizarre One", whose career he will victimize in three short weeks at WrestleMania XII! The fans cheered, hanging onto his every word, as McMahon talked more about how Goldust has pushed the envelope of Razor's over the past few months, talking about how he's attempted to make a splash, and what was made clear this week in the World Wrestling Federation, that his "preference" in romance was not actually of Razor's type, but rather his valet, Marlena. Ramon talked about how how he was ticked when he saw - how it was all a ploy for Goldust to get under his skin, to get the "Bad Guy"'s number, and to attempt to intimidate him in a way no other man would. Razor talked about how Goldust's queer butt will pay for what he's tried to do, and that will result in a golden beating on pay-per-view on March 31st. Ramon talked about how he demanded the match, how he was ready to punish Goldust, and he wanted everyone in and around the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim to witness it! Ramon talked about how Goldust's blood would be smeared all over that ring, all a part of the suffering he was going to pay to the "Bizarre One". Razor went to talk about how he was full of machismo, full of glory - and the morning after March 31st, every ounce of that time lost in doing what Ramon did best would return, because by the end of 1996, he was going to make his mission to win the World Wrestling Federation Championship! The fans cheered, as Ramon was suddenly then cut off by his own theme, as on the aisleway, the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon was stunned, as the "Bizarre One" Goldust appeared, dressed up in Razor's gear! Ramon chose the wrong night not to wear his ring attire, as Goldust was wearing face paint with all of Razor's attire! Goldust was continuing to get inside the head of Razor, and it worked as Ramon stormed out of the ring and ran after Goldust! | 00:58 | 13 | We were cut off from seeing Razor Ramon go after the "Bizarre One" Goldust, as instead we saw "Big Daddy Cool"s face, Diesel stood in a dark corridor, lit in black and white. Diesel asked if the World Wrestling Federation fans had noticed any difference in the way he is now. Diesel talked about how he was bullied out of his position at the top, as the WWF Champion - and now, he was about to regain everything. He became a locker room leader in that twelve months as the top dog in the World Wrestling Federation - and now, he was going to teach the kids how to be a mega superstar. Diesel did it for the fame and the glamour and the passion - much like these younger kids supposedly feel, much like him - but they don't feel it as strong as "Big Daddy Cool"! Diesel vowed to make every punk in that locker room suffer, and he was going to keep that respect, because he was going to be the man, he was going to dominate - and he was destined for glory! The screen faded to black, as a graphic appeared, reading "Big Daddy Cool", this Monday on RAW". WWF Superstars went off the air. | 00:59 |
| NEXT WEEK: "DOUBLE J" PERFORMS "HEARTS OF GOLD"; DUKE "THE DUMPSTER" DROESE MEETS HUNTER HEARST HELMSLEY; PLUS, STEVE AUSTIN, JERRY LAWLER, JAKE ROBERTS, ALDO MONTOYA, BOB HOLLY AND MORE! |
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Post by DTP. on Nov 17, 2013 19:10:39 GMT -5
THE CHEAT SHEET Written by Marc Pearson on Monday, March 11, 1996
- Diesel is reported to join World Championship Wrestling from June 1, 1996. Diesel confirmed this in an interview with the Wrestling Observer earlier this week, in which he discussed his career and his future. Diesel has stated that it is due to being unsatisfied by the direction of WWF's product, reportedly stemming back to the Royal Rumble. He stated how he became dissatisfied with the creative direction of the product and his character, and also that he couldn't say no to WCW's offer, guaranteeing him, his wife and soon-to-be born son a safe financial position.
- On the contrary, WCW's Johnny B. Badd has left World Championship Wrestling and has reportedly gone into negotiations with the World Wrestling Federation. Marc Mero would seem to be an ideal fit for the WWF, possessing a lot of talent and the "IT factor" that the WWF aims for. We'll have updates in the coming weeks.
- As far as Razor Ramon and Bret Hart having contact with World Championship Wrestling, it has been reported that they spoke to Razor and even began early negotiations with the Atlanta-based rival promotion of the WWF; however, Ramon decided to stick it out with the WWF, and has allegedly signed a year extension onto his contract. Bret has apparently not spoken to any officials from the opposing side, but has spoken to friends about interest in jumping ship following WrestleMania.
- Early predictions on whom the Ultimate Warrior will choose to face at WrestleMania XII have narrowed down to Steve Austin, James Bradshaw, Diesel, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Sean Waltman. It seems more likely that Warrior will face either Helmsley or Diesel due to their lack of creative direction going into WrestleMania (and Diesel's particularly correlating with a potential "savior" character to put a stop to Diesel's bully persona), whereas Sean Waltman, Steve Austin and to a lesser extent, James Bradshaw, are all involved with a storyline of sorts.
- WCW Monday Nitro won this week in the Monday Night Wars, scoring a 3.1 against Monday Night RAW's 2.9. It is interesting to note however, that Nitro is closing in on WCW Uncensored, which airs on March 24, whilst WrestleMania XII isn't until the week following. Viewership may change in time for the WWF's biggest show of the year.
- It was revealed this week that the World Wrestling Federation and the USA Network have struck a deal for the March 25 episode of RAW to cover two hours, as opposed to the typical hour long timeslot. RAW will air from 9/8 CT as per usual. This is most likely the case for last minute build to all of the big feuds going into WrestleMania, which airs the following Sunday.
- WWF Monday Night RAW this past week aired on 3/4/1996. In results from the show: - Owen Hart def. Razor Ramon - Yokozuna def. Los Conquistadores - Steve Austin def. Tatanka
- WCW Monday Nitro this past week aired on 3/4/1996. In results from the card: - Ric Flair def. Randy Savage to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. - Sting & Lex Luger def. The Nasty Boys. - Chris Benoit def. Eddie Guerrero. - The Giant def. Steven Regal.
- WWF WrestleMania XII airs on pay-per-view on 03/31/1996. The current card for the show is as follows: - Bret Hart vs Owen Hart vs Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship. - The Undertaker vs Mankind. (spec.) - Goldust vs Razor Ramon in a Falls Count Anywhere match. - Yokozuna vs Vader. (spec.) - The Ultimate Warrior vs TBA. - Sid, Steve Austin & Sean Waltman vs Jake Roberts, Savio Vega & Tatanka. (spec.) - Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas vs The Godwinns for the WWF Tag Team Championships. (spec.) - Ahmed Johnson vs The British Bulldog. (spec.) - Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs Fatu. (spec.)
- WCW Uncensored airs on pay-per-view on 03/24/1996. The current card for the show is as follows: - Hulk Hogan vs Ric Flair in a Steel-Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship - Hulk Hogan vs Arn Anderson in a Steel-Cage match. - The Road Warriors vs Sting & Lex Luger for the WCW World Tag Team Championships in a Street Fight. - Randy Savage vs Chris Benoit in a Falls Count Anywhere match. - Konnan vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. - The Giant vs Loch Ness. - Diamond Dallas Page vs The Booty Man for the WCW World Television Championship. (spec.) - Harlem Heat vs The Nasty Boys.
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Post by snickelodeon on Nov 27, 2013 19:26:08 GMT -5
Quick thoughts on week 10, first off all I thought I had replied to this in detail alredy but must be mistaken orI deleted it...
Big News; first ever Triangle Match at Mania for the WWF title...
There's no denying this match would be awesome, without question but I question whether it's Mania worthy. I remember being in secondary school and rushing home to watch Bret/HBK because I was so interested to see who won. I wouldn't have done that for this match. The money match is Bret/Shawn and you should give people that Owen doesn't need to be involved in my opinion not yet anyway after Mania fine but not now. Also this leads into my next point...
While Bret/Shawn/Owen doesn't feel Mania worthy too me at the minute and I understand Mania is still 3/4 weeks away Mania doesn't feel like the biggest show of the year either.
this is not a knock on your skills because your shows are good, very good and they capture the time perfect and if this was a build to Survivor Series or SummerSlam etc it would be great but its Mania and thats a step above everything else...
Other thoughts...
Mankind's promo was good could have done without him calling Undertaker 'Mark' but thats a small complaint.
Ringmaster to Stone Cold! Looks like a Team DiBiase 6 man at Mania to me.
Goldust/Razor, Vader/Yoko progressed nicely.
Hopefully Diesel has a big last 3 weeks.
Warrior picks his opponent on Raw, interesting to see who you go with.
Like I said shows were good, just my thoughts on your Main Event
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Post by DTP. on Nov 30, 2013 22:15:58 GMT -5
THE GORILLA POSITION Written by Sean Pope on Monday, March 11, 1996
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN PROVIDENCE, RI - March 4, 1996 [6,453] Bret Hart def. Owen Hart to retain the WWF Championship by disqualification after Camp Cornette interfered Diesel def. Ahmed Johnson Duke Droese def. James Bradshaw Jeff Jarrett, Dean Douglas & The Bodydonnas def. The Godwinns, Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly Shawn Michaels def. The British Bulldog Mankind def. Marty Jannetty Vader def. Razor Ramon Sid & Steve Austin def. Jake Roberts & Savio Vega Sean Waltman def. Tatanka to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF @ THE FRANK ERWIN CENTER IN AUSTIN, TX - March 5, 1996 [4,023] Shawn Michaels def. Owen Hart Ahmed Johnson def. Diesel Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. The Godwinns to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Bret Hart def. The British Bulldog to retain the WWF Championship Fatu & Duke Droese def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley & James Bradshaw Mankind def. Aldo Montoya Razor Ramon def. Vader after interference from Yokozuna Sean Waltman, Sid & Steve Austin def. Jake Roberts, Tatanka & Savio Vega Marty Jannetty & Bob Holly def. The Bodydonnas
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN BEAUMONT, TX - March 6, 1996 [5,000] Bret Hart def. Owen Hart to retain the WWF Championship Diesel def. Ahmed Johnson Duke Droese def. James Bradshaw Jeff Jarrett, Dean Douglas & The Bodydonnas def. The Godwinns, Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly Shawn Michaels def. The British Bulldog Mankind def. Marty Jannetty Vader def. Razor Ramon Sid & Steve Austin def. Jake Roberts & Savio Vega Sean Waltman def. Tatanka to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF @ THE OIL PALACE IN TYLER, TX - March 7, 1996 [4,800] Shawn Michaels & Bret Hart def. Owen Hart & The British Bulldog Ahmed Johnson & The Godwinns def. Diesel, Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas Goldust & Vader def. Razor Ramon & Yokozuna Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Mankind def. Marty Jannetty Sean Waltman def. Jake Roberts to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese Tatanka def. Sid Marty Jannetty & Bob Holly def. The Bodydonnas Steve Austin def. Savio Vega
WWF @ THE SUMMIT IN HOUSTON, TX - March 9, 1996 [8,868] Shawn Michaels def. Owen Hart in a Steel Cage match Ahmed Johnson & The Godwinns def. Diesel, Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas Goldust & Vader def. Razor Ramon & Yokozuna Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Bret Hart def. The British Bulldog to retain the WWF Championship Mankind def. Marty Jannetty Sean Waltman def. Jake Roberts to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese Tatanka def. Sid Marty Jannetty & Bob Holly def. The Bodydonnas Steve Austin def. Savio Vega
NEXT WEEK: THE WWF GO TO HARTFORD, LANDOVER & NEW YORK CITY!
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Post by DTP. on Dec 1, 2013 0:37:22 GMT -5
WWF Monday Night RAW - March 11, 1996 The Freeman Coliseum - San Antonio, TX
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | A replay aired, reviewing Mankind's first appearance on Monday Night RAW last week, and the allegations he made about the Undertaker, and their storied childhood where the Undertaker burned his family's home and his funeral home all the way down to the ground. And when the Undertaker came down to confront the demented man in the leather mask, he was nowhere to be seen. Mankind continued to play mind games with the "Deadman", but tonight, the Undertaker is here and you have to believe that he is out to get Mankind! The opening video package for Monday Night RAW aired, as we cut to the Freeman Coliseum Center for a live edition of RAW! Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, as they talked about what was coming up in this big hour, talking about how we were scheduled for champion vs champion, as WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart takes on the WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman; the undefeated Ahmed Johnson will take on the furious British Bulldog in a battle of heavyweights; And also, Hunter Hearst Helmsley meets the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon; plus, the man they call Vader will be here, as will the Undertaker, and the Ultimate Warrior is scheduled to announce his opponent for the biggest return in World Wrestling Federation history at WrestleMania XII, under three weeks away! | 00:02 | 2 | WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart vs WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman (w/Ted Dibiase) [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] The "Hitman" was meeting Sean Waltman here for the first time in under three years, as the "Hitman" battled Waltman when he was the 1-2-3 Kid on this program in a hard-fought battle for the WWF Championship, but tonight we got to see how much Waltman had truly grown up, Waltman battling the World Wrestling Federation Champion as a champion himself. Waltman and Bret exchanged holds earlier on, before standing off to a round of applause, which was soon disrupted as Waltman slapped Bret right across the face! Sean was egotistical as the "Million Dollar Man" watched on from ringside, Bret then striking Waltman, going right at it as Hart felt disrespected by Waltman! Bret worked over Waltman as one of Bret's opponents for WrestleMania, younger brother Owen Hart was shown watching Bret on a monitor, the "King of Harts" being put in quite a hard place last week with the addition of Shawn Michaels to the line-up for the WWF Championship, as Bret, Owen and Shawn meet in a triangle match on March 31st in the main event of the biggest event in the year for the World Wrestling Federation. Bret continued to hold up momentum against Waltman, as Waltman managed to escape the Sharpshooter by clinging onto the ropes; but meanwhile, Ted Dibiase started quite an uproar at ringside, trying to distract referee Mike Chioda, as Waltman then delivered a low blow to Bret, the WWF Champion then caught with a sharp kick to the jaw for a near fall, Waltman almost scoring the biggest victory of his career. Waltman continued to work over Hart as the capacity crowd in San Antonio began to root Bret on, the "Hitman" firing out of it and catching Waltman with a flying clothesline! Bret mounted a comeback on Waltman, as Bret then nailed the backbreaker, as the "Hitman" was rearing up for the Sharpshooter - but that's when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin came down the aisleway, Austin looking to interject himself for Waltman - but Savio Vega came down to ringside, the "Puerto Rican Superman" trading blows with Austin, as Vega potentially saved this match from interference! The two men battled into the backstage area, as back inside, Waltman and Bret were trading moves of their own, Waltman attempted the superkick, but Bret ducked it and tripped Waltman, and the "Hitman" locked in the Sharpshooter! Waltman was struggling, but he tapped! WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart def. WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman [08:10 - exceeded one commercial break] ***
The crowd cheered, as Jerry Lawler was distraught, Bret "Hitman" Hart's hand being raised in victory by Mike Chioda, as the World Wrestling Federation Champion had triumphed over Sean Waltman, the WWF Intercontinental Champion meanwhile being helped out of the ring by the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase. Meanwhile, Bret celebrated his victory, as Owen Hart continued to watch Bret, almost studying the "King of Harts", three weeks away from the first ever triangle match for the WWF Championship, in the most explosive three-way rivalry in WrestleMania history! McMahon talked about how later on tonight we were scheduled to see the three WrestleMania participants beginning training for the big match. | 00:13 | 3 | We soon went to the backstage area, as Jerry Lawler talked about Savio Vega getting in "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's way moments ago, as the Undertaker was shown making his way into the building, Paul Bearer behind him with a concerned look on his face! The "Deadman" was ready to get some of Mankind tonight on RAW. | 00:13 | 4 | Moments later, Vince McMahon talked about the Goldust and Razor Ramon situation, as McMahon talked about how the "Bad Guy" would finally be able to get his hands on the "Bizarre One" at WrestleMania XII in a falls count anywhere match, but last Saturday morning on Superstars, Goldust continued to push the envelope and irritate Razor Ramon, a replay airing, showing Ramon talk to McMahon about Goldust and how much he wanted to make him pay for the torment over this past few months, before Goldust emerged - dressed as none other than Goldust! Razor Ramon will battle the "Blue Blood" from Greenwich, Hunter Hearst Helmsley next! | 00:14 | - | Commercial Break | 00:17 | 5 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania IX, from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada made history as WrestleMania was held outdoors, the site of Bret "Hitman" Hart battling the mammoth 600-pound sumo, Yokozuna, as Yokozuna was victorious thanks to his mentor, Mr Fuji; but following the match came a huge surprise, as the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan appeared, Hogan defeating the new WWF Champion Yokozuna in twenty seconds to become the first ever five-time World Wrestling Federation Champion.
| 00:18 | 6 | "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon def. "The Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley (w/Elizabeth Hilden) by disqualification [06:26] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] Razor Ramon was fuming tonight, as the "Bad Guy" previously told Vince McMahon on Saturday Morning Superstars how he has lost his machismo, all in the frustration of trying to get his hands on the "Bizarre One" Goldust, Ramon counting down the days to WrestleMania XII on March 31. Tonight however, he met the Greenwich upper class "Blue Blood" in action, Hunter Hearst Helmsley giving Ramon quite a fight, as the two traded blows right off the bat, Razor not wasting any time in firing into Helmsley, as Elizabeth Hilden watched on from ringside, as Jerry Lawler once again tried to find out information about Elizabeth's connection with Helmsley, Hilden stating how she thought Helmsley was "very charming". Helmsley caught Razor off-guard with the high-knee off the ropes, and Helmsley went right on the attack with Razor, pounding into the "Bad Guy" and going after his head, Helmsley showing a more methodical pace to his tactics tonight, as the fans cheered Razor's name. Razor soon managed to catch Hunter out of nowhere with a clothesline as Hunter came off of the second rope, Ramon slowly regaining momentum, as he delivered the fallaway slam to Helmsley and motioned for the Razor's Edge - but when Ramon went for the Razor's Edge, Goldust appeared from under the ring, the "Bizarre One" clocking Ramon in the back of the skull with a golden chair! The referee called for the bell, as Ramon fell to his knees!
The crowd booed as the "Blue Blood" capitalized on continuing to go to work on the "Bad Guy", who won this match by disqualification. Razor Ramon was helpless, as Goldust climbed into the ring, Ramon being picked up by Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who planted Ramon with a Pedigree! The crowd booed, as Goldust then decided to crawl over Ramon's fallen body, planting a kiss on the lips of the unconscious Razor! The fans booed more as Helmsley stood with his hands high, when suddenly Fatu hit the ring! "Make A Difference" slid into the ring and clotheslined Goldust before going after the man that has disrespected his Samoan heritage numerous times, Hunter Helmsley! Helmsley slid out of the ring as did Goldust, Fatu aiding to the unconscious and humiliated Razor Ramon. | 00:27 | 7 | In the backstage area, we got an update with the Undertaker, as the "Deadman" was shown barging down several locker room doors, the Undertaker in hot pursuit of Mankind, who Vince McMahon didn't even know was here tonight! Suddenly, the "Deadman" grabbed Todd Pettingill, as Undertaker demanded to know if he had seen Mankind anywhere! Pettingill said that he saw him lurking the lower levels of the arena, but he doesn't know what he's doing! 'Taker threw Pettingill down, as Paul Bearer continued to follow Undertaker, Bearer trying to plead with the Undertaker to stop! McMahon questioned Bearer's reluctance for Undertaker to confront Mankind. | 00:28 | - | Commercial Break | 00:31 | 8 | Sean Waltman, "Sycho" Sid and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin were shown in the backstage area with the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, as Austin was shouting about how Savio Vega got involved in their business and how sick he is of the Puerto Rican son of a b*tch, as Waltman seemed to be some pain still, after suffering the loss to Bret "Hitman" Hart earlier tonight, the WWF Intercontinental Champion, Sid and Austin talking about how they wanted to get rid of these guys that keep getting involved in the Million Dollar Corporation's business. Dibiase seemed clueless, as he held his head in his hands. However, that's when WWF President Mr Perfect appeared, as Perfect told the quartet that he had a solution to their problems, and that he had just signed a match for WrestleMania XII, in which Waltman will team up with Sid and "Stone Cold" to take on Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Tatanka and the "Puerto Rican Superman" - and that Dibiase would be banned from ringside! The Corporation blew up a storm, as Perfect left. | 00:32 | 9 | "The Mastodon" Vader (w/James E. Cornette and police officers) def. Freddie Joe Floyd [00:48] [+00:01 for Vader's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] Vader was here tonight, as the impressive and undefeated man they call Vader was not in a good mood, forever followed by the police officers warranting his house arrest, as Vader went into this one against poor Freddie Joe Floyd, full of anger and frustration. Vader and James E. Cornette talked strategy in the corner, before jump-starting the bell, as Vader thunderously charged at Floyd in the corner with a splash! Vader had the fans in San Antonio booing loudly, as Cornette ordered Vader to finish Floyd as soon as possible, the "Mastodon" immediately going to the second rope and delivering the Vader Bomb for a quick victory tonight on RAW!
The "Mastodon"s hand was raised to loud boos, as Vader was joined by James E. Cornette in the ring, Cornette holding a microphone in hand. Vader was victorious yet again tonight, as Vader then yelled into the microphone that he's seen Yokozuna walk around acting like he's the big shot in the World Wrestling Federation, how he's a former WWF Champion, and how he doesn't need Camp Cornette - but he doesn't seem to realize that he isn't the only big dog in town anymore, and that he wanted to beat him up and take him down, because the World Wrestling Federation wasn't big enough for the two of them! James E. Cornette followed up, talking about how Yokozuna wants Vader, and Vader wants Yokozuna, but guaranteed, when Vader and Yokozuna go at it in the ring, the world will shake, and Yokozuna will wind up leaving the WWF out of humiliation, courtesy of Camp Cornette! Cornette talked about how he hasn't forgiven Yokozuna, and he never will - and that Yokozuna will pay when Vader gets his hands on the "Mastodon"! The crowd booed, as the police officer surrounded Vader and Cornette as they left the ring, McMahon questioning Cornette's claims of Yokozuna fearing Vader. Lawler told Vince that Vader is a monster, and that he would annihilate Yokozuna just like he did Freddie Joe Floyd tonight! | 00:35 | 10 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, March 31, 1996. | 00:36 | 11 | We returned from the commercial break as we were being shown some pullups from the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, HBK then being spoken to as Michaels talked about how he had been waiting his entire life for this moment, to stand on the big stage that is WrestleMania XII, and challenge for the World Wrestling Federation Championship. HBK talked about how he's been training his entire career, but since the stakes were raised higher, he's been training harder than he ever has. Michaels was shown upside down doing sit ups, Shawn shirtless possessing his chiseled physique. Michaels talked about how his career was almost over, Shawn sat down talking to the camera at several points, as Michaels continued to train in others, Michaels having gone through a horrendous year in 1995 waiting for this moment. Michaels talked about how with Owen Hart, he's hungry, he's hungry to make an impact, but if he's willing to do whatever it takes, such as take out such a hard-working man like himself to be the top guy in this business, then he has another thing coming. Shawn talked about how nobody would take this moment away from him, the "King of Harts" having to accept that Michaels will be victorious, how their rivalry is personal, and how they do not like each other. Michaels talked about how he does have respect for Owen, but he'll only accept that respect to Owen personally when there isn't James E. Cornette snickering around him. Michaels spoke about how Bret Hart has talked a lot over the years, he's come similar ways that he has, they've met numerous times in the past, but the "Hitman" hasn't met this Shawn Michaels - a Shawn Michaels that will go to any length, will go the limit, and fight until he cannot stand again to fulfill his destiny of becoming World Wrestling Federation Champion. Michaels talked about how Hart is a phenomenal athlete - but he doesn't think he's as phenomenal as he is flamboyent and phenomenal. Michaels talked about how the Harts may ally or may deject one another, and HBK isn't going to manipulate it. Michaels concluded, stating how he's worked so hard all of his life to become the number one guy in this industry, and that he was ready to get the job done on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania XII - and nobody can stop the "Heartbreak Kid"! | 00:39 | - | Commercial Break | 00:42 | 12 | We returned from Monday Night RAW hastily, as Ahmed Johnson was ready to make his way out to the ring for the match with the British Bulldog - just for the "Pearl River Powerhouse" to get jumped by Bulldog backstage! Bulldog was stomping away at Johnson, as he sent him flying right into a steel shutter, the Bulldog shouting at Johnson, stating that he wanted to get involved in his business, how he wanted to get in his way, and how he was going to teach him a heck of a lesson for getting involved in Camp Cornette business! Bulldog then picked Ahmed up and delivering a fireman's carry slam right onto the concrete! Bulldog stomped Ahmed one more time before walking away, Vince McMahon pleading for help for the undefeated Ahmed Johnson! Jerry Lawler sarcastically commented that in this case, their match maybe wouldn't take place! | 00:44 | 13 | We returned to the Freeman Coliseum as Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler talking about what just transpired, how Ahmed Johnson didn't seem in tip top condition to compete tonight on RAW, but what does that mean for the main event? McMahon then went on to talk about next week's edition of RAW, scheduled to feature the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels battle the "Bizarre One" Goldust; Yokozuna will take on the British Bulldog in a rematch from In Your House; Phineas I. Godwinn will take on "Double J" Jeff Jarrett two weeks prior to the WWF Tag Team Champions' defense against the Godwinns; "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will battle the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; plus, Owen Hart has allegedly called his brother Bret Hart out to the ring; plus a lot more, as RAW will be on the air next Monday night from 9/8 CT, only on the USA Network! | 00:45 | 14 | The theme of "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel hit, as the former World Wrestling Federation Champion emerged from the backstage area, and Vince McMahon seemed quite surprised to see Diesel out here, especially since he hadn't appeared earlier on and that we were meant to have the British Bulldog and Ahmed Johnson main event RAW tonight, although now it seemed as though Diesel had now taken over the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, as "Big Daddy Cool" was not dressed for competition. Diesel snatched a microphone from Howard Finkel, as Diesel talked about how he wanted to elaborate on what he was saying earlier on tonight, talking about how other officials in the World Wrestling Federation have made him this way, he arrived in the WWF in 1993, and he immediately rose up the ladder to superstardom, becoming the WWF Champion on November 21, 1994. Diesel continued, talking about how he became a fighting champion, representing the World Wrestling Federation as the top dog, taking out monsters like "Sycho" Sid and King Mabel; he manhandled menaces like Bob Backlund and Jeff Jarrett, and he took out the powerhouse, the British Bulldog. Diesel talked about how he lost the WWF Championship to Bret "Hitman" Hart at the Survivor Series, 364 days into his title reign, and since then, he has been mistreated! Diesel talked about how Gorilla Monsoon denied him a WWF Championship rematch for three months, and then Mr Perfect came to take over as the President, and he gave him one more shot - and he wasn't so prepared for the rematch, losing to Bret again at In Your House. Diesel told Perfect that he needs to get his ass out here and answer him, talking about how he'll go through every WWF superstar if he has to, because he's sick and tired of being a secondary character in Perfect's sitcom circus that is the WWF, after making so much money for Perfect and Vince McMahon and his worthless company! Diesel talked about how Perfect is merely a coward that has a debt to pay to Bret Hart for losing to him so long ago, as the crowd booed, McMahon questioning what Diesel meant when he referred to him. Suddenly, Mr Perfect made his way out to the ring, as the fans cheered for arguably the greatest WWF Intercontinental Champion in sports entertainment history! Perfect had a microphone of his own, as he asked Diesel what he meant by his comments, talking about how Diesel lost, he lost and lost again to Bret Hart! Perfect talked about how "Big Daddy Cool" is bitter because he lost everything that made him "Big Daddy Cool"? Perfect called Diesel a hothead, talking about how he can continue manipulating younger superstars, but one day, one superstar will step up and take on this bully. Perfect told Diesel that Gorilla gave him warning after warning, and he can't handle "Big Daddy Cool"s attitude anymore, talking about how he'd have to re-enter the WWF Championship picture from square one all over again! Diesel asked Perfect what he was going to do, fire him? Diesel commented on how if it wasn't for him, nobody would be watching RAW right now, they'd be "switching over to another channel". But they're here, and it's all because of "Big Daddy Cool"! Diesel pointed his finger into Perfect's chest, as the President seemed stumped, Diesel telling Perfect that what he does want at least, is a match at WrestleMania XII, and the one person he wanted to face, was Perfect himself! The fans booed, as Perfect declined, telling of how he'd love to kick Diesel's rear end all over Anaheim, California and give him a perfect beating to shut the big bully up, he can't because he's retired! Perfect told Diesel that he's done, his back is injured and he can't get back in the ring. Diesel laughed, calling Perfect a coward, telling him that he never amounted to fame like Diesel did, he was never WWF Champion, and how he never would be! The fans booed louder, as "Big Daddy Cool" somehow had a vice grip over Perfect! Suddenly, Perfect told Diesel that he's got it - he won't face Diesel at WrestleMania, but he knows the perfect guy. At that moment, the lights dimmed, and a familiar, rocky theme song played - and a video package played on the video wall - the Ultimate Warrior! The fans exploded, as Diesel seemed stunned, Perfect leaving with a smile on his face, as Diesel yelled at how Perfect couldn't do this! It will be Diesel versus the Warrior in the return of the Warrior on March 31st! | 00:57 | 15 | We suddenly cut away to the boiler room, where the Undertaker and Paul Bearer were shown, the Undertaker seemingly searching high and low for the deranged Mankind! The Undertaker couldn't appear to find Mankind, as he yelled for him to show his ugly, tormented face and meet his maker, as Paul seemed reluctant, standing in the background looking extremely terrified of the "Deadman"! The Undertaker was calling Mankind out, but that's when Mankind suddenly emerged from the shadows, striking the Undertaker from behind, a steel chair across the spine! 'Taker fell to his knees, as Paul pleaded with Mankind not to continue the attack on the "Deadman", as Mankind struck Undertaker again with the steel chair, right into his spine! Mankind squealed and grunted for Bearer to shut up, as Paul crouched in the corner, cowering from the demented man. In typical Undertaker fashion however, he sat up slowly and went back after Mankind, and that's when the deranged man in the leather mask charged at the "Deadman", shoving his two fingers down the Undertaker's throat! The Undertaker struggled, but Mankind managed to groggy the "Deadman", as he dazed Undertaker onto his knees, before picking up the steel chair and slamming him across the skull with it! Mankind had knocked out the Undertaker as he frightened Paul Bearer away, as Monday Night RAW went off the air! | 00:59 |
| NEXT WEEK: THE HOMETOWN BOY, THE "HEARTBREAK KID" ENCOUNTERS "DOUBLE J"; PHINEAS OF THE GODWINNS BATTLES AGENT DEAN DOUGLAS; PLUS, YOKOZUNA, THE UNDERTAKER, AND OWEN HART CALLS OUT HIS BROTHER, BRET! |
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WWF Superstars - March 16, 1996 The American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, TX
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | A video package aired, focused around the recent antics of "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel, as it showed Diesel's new found behavior in simply doing things for the "money", and expressing his frustration after claiming to be "misused" and losing the WWF Championship not once, but twice. Diesel has been on a killing spree of late, taking out all younger superstars that come his way, and this past Monday night on RAW that was revealed further, as Diesel blamed being misused on Mr Perfect of WWF management, the President being called out to the ring and being challenged to a match at WrestleMania by the former World Wrestlin Federation Champion - just for Perfect to decline the challenge, reminding Diesel of his injuries that caused him to retire. In retaliation, Diesel called Perfect a coward and a loser, to which Perfect had a perfect response for - the proposal of Diesel taking on the returning Ultimate Warrior in part of the biggest return in World Wrestling Federation history! The opening video package for Saturday Morning Superstars aired, as Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, talking about how we were only two weeks away from the biggest spectacle in the WWF, WrestleMania XII! McMahon and Ross hyped up the show for this hour, set to feature Duke "The Dumpster" Droese take on the "Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley; plus, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett will finally be able to sing his new country hit "Hearts of Gold", hopefully without any interruptions this time! Not only that, but also "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel will voice his response to Perfect's challenge made this past Monday night regarding the Ultimate Warrior in a phonecall later on; and a lot more, as the Godwinns, Aldo Montoya, "Spark Plugg" Bob Holly, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Jerry "The King" Lawler are all scheduled for action, and the man they call Vader will make his first appearance on Superstars! | 00:03 | 2 | The Bodydonnas (w/Sunny) def. Marty Jannetty and Barry Horowitz [03:55] [+00:02 for entrances] The Bodydonnas were unfortunate last week, as Skip and Zip fell short of becoming the number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championships in a match against the Godwinns on WWF Superstars, as the Godwinns will reportedly now challenge Jeff Jarrett and Dean Douglas for the titles at WrestleMania XII, on March 31st. This morning, they faced a new challenge, as Marty Jannetty made his first appearance in over a month, bringing a friend with him by the likes of Barry Horowitz, someone that has been out of action since January. Jannetty started off with Skip, as Skip attempted to use his agility to get ahead, but the experience of the former Rocker, Marty Jannetty caused his downfall. Jannetty and Horowitz worked together over Skip, before Horowitz fell victim to a distraction from the ever attractive Sunny at ringside, which led to Skip catching Barry with a running dropkick. The Bodydonnas worked over Horowitz as the fans rooted for him to make the tag to Jannetty, whilst Sunny spoke out in an insert promo, Sunny talking about how her men weren't able to get the job done last week, but how that didn't matter because she knew that Skip and Zip were the hardest working best tag team in the World Wrestling Federation today, and that they would be at either Jeff Jarrett and Dean Douglas or the Godwinn's door following WrestleMania. Back in the ring, Horowitz attempted to make a comeback, but unfortunately it fell short, as Skip connected with a top rope hurricanrana to Horowitz, who fell right into a sit-out powerbomb from Zip, giving the Bodydonnas the win!
The crowd booed as the Bodydonnas rolled out of the ring, as Skip and Zip had racked up yet another victory this morning on Superstars, whilst Marty Jannetty got into the ring to attend to his fallen tag team partner tonight, Barry Horowitz. Sunny was ecstatic over yet another victory for her men, as Vince McMahon commented on how he's still glad to see Horowitz and Jannetty back on WWF television. | 00:08 | 3 | We went to the entrance way, as Agent Dean Douglas made his way out to the American Bank Center to boos, as one-half of the WWF Tag Team Champions climbed up the steps of a temporary stage, as Douglas appeared to be testing the equipment, as Jerry Lawler became more excited, talking about how up next we were scheduled to see "Double J" Jeff Jarrett finally perform his new song "Hearts of Gold" in a Superstars exclusive! Vince McMahon then began to promote what else was coming up, talking about how we will also hear from the "King of Harts" Owen Hart, who apparently has an explanation for why he's planning on calling his brother, Bret out to the ring on Monday Night RAW this week, and we will hear from Owen when Superstars returns. | 00:09 | 4 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, March 31, 1996. | 00:10 | - | Commercial Break | 00:14 | 5 |
We returned from the commercial break to see Dok Hendrix standing by with the "King of Harts" Owen Hart, as Hendrix asked Owen about this apparent announcement that he would be calling the WWF Champion, his brother Bret out to the ring this Monday on RAW. Owen explained that this past week, he's been watching his brother's matches, how he puts together what he does, why he's so proficient, but more importantly why he, Owen Hart has been unable to beat the "Hitman" in the past. Owen talked about how he's been studying his brother a lot, because he knows deep down that he can do it, he can beat his brother like he did at WrestleMania X but on a grander scale, and become the World Wrestling Federation Champion - a better one than Bret ever was, too! Owen talked about how at WrestleMania, his destiny will be fulfilled when he wins the WWF Championship, but how this Monday on RAW, he wanted to tell the "Hitman" that to his face, how he's going to get the better of Bret and prove to everyone why he deserves to be WWF Champion, and why he will be a better WWF Champion than his brother ever was. Dok then thanked Owen for his comments. | 00:15 | 6 | Back in the American Bank Center, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett was shown making his way out to the stage, as the other half of the WWF Tag Team Champions was wearing his trademarked white and red light up attire, the obnoxious country singer walking out to the microphone and testing the microphone, before thanking the fans for their unconditional support to make him the greatest singer of all time! Jarrett told the fans that he was happy to be here in Austin, Texas, which got boos from the crowd, Jarrett talking about how he was simply joking with the fans in "Austin, Texas", telling them that he hated it! Jarrett then began to perform, singing his song. After he was finished, the crowd booed loudly, as his agent, Dean Douglas came onto the stage and hugged Jarrett, the two WWF Tag Team Champions seemingly not phased by the challenge that comes their way in two weeks at WrestleMania when they defend the titles against two real country boys, the Godwinns. | 00:19 | 7 | Jake "The Snake" Roberts (w/Revelations) def. Bill Irwin [02:16] [+00:01 for Roberts' entrance] "The Snake" was in action this morning on Superstars, as Jake Roberts brought his snake, Revelations to the ring, Jake Roberts ready for action tonight against Bill Irwin, whom he managed to seem confident about facing. Roberts pounded away at Irwin as the fans in Corpus Christi seemed to love the wily veteran, Roberts showing Irwin no mercy, as he quickly disposed of Irwin with his infamous DDT, driving Irwin's head right into the canvas for three. Meanwhile, the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase appeared with his Million Dollar Corporation in an insert promo, as Dibiase talked about how the stage is now set for Roberts to team up with the "Native American" Tatanka and the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega to take on his forces, talking about how they couldn't wait to wipe the floor of them. "Sycho" Sid spoke first, as unbalanced as he is, talking about how he couldn't wait to get his hands on all three of them, and drive them into the ground! Sid talked about how they were going to get the payday of a lifetime disposing of them. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin spoke out next, telling of how he couldn't wait to put Roberts' old carcass in the ground just like his career, and how he wanted to stomp a mudhole in Tatanka for being the most worthless piece of trash he's ever seen. Austin concluded, speaking of how Savio Vega was going to pay for getting in his business last Monday night when he takes him on on RAW this upcoming week. Sean Waltman talked about how Roberts and Savio Vega may have wins over him now, but come WrestleMania, it won't matter one bit, because he was ready to prove to them how much he's grown up since becoming WWF Intercontinental Champion, and prove that the Kid can still go out there and kick some ass!
The crowd cheered as Jake Roberts celebrated his win, the "Snake" deciding to acquaint the unconscious Bill Irwin with his snake, as Roberts untied his dufflebag and released the massive Revelations, as Roberts laid the anaconda onto Irwin's chest! Roberts was victorious this morning on Superstars. | 00:22 | - | Commercial Break | 00:26 | 8 | Jerry "The King" Lawler def. Al Walker [02:41] We returned to WWF Superstars this morning as Jerry "The King" Lawler was shown climbing into the ring ready for action against Al Walker, as the "King" decided to showboat, a microphone in hand as Lawler talked about how all of the hicks here in Texas wouldn't know stupid if it slapped them across the face! Lawler then began the match with his microphone in hand, as Lawler began to wrestle, picking up the microphone after executing each move before throwing a one liner out to the Corpus Christi crowd, and speaking of how great he truly was. Lawler continued to pound away at Walker, as Vince McMahon and Jim Ross called this reprehensible on Lawler's part, a big humiliation for Al Walker. Lawler then put Walker away with the Piledriver, giving Lawler the win.
The crowd booed as Jerry Lawler's hand was raised in victory to boos, the "King" talking about how good he was, how he was victorious and how he got to multi-task by both announcing, and wrestling this match! Jim Ross told Lawler sternly to just sit down and do his real job, and that's commentate! | 00:28 | 9 | Vince McMahon and Jim Ross meanwhile sat on commentary, as McMahon welcomed "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel to the WWF Superstars audience watching at home, as Diesel phoned in, sarcastically mentioning how he's happy to be here. McMahon firstly started off by asking Diesel about his references to Vince McMahon in recent weeks, to which Diesel told Vince that he did it because deep down, McMahon knows exactly what he's doing and what "Big Daddy Cool" means. Diesel then talked about how he blames McMahon, but he moreso blames that coward, Mr Perfect for what he's put him in, facing him up against a lunatic by the name of the Ultimate Warrior, talking about how Warrior was one of the biggest superstars in 1990, but this in 1996 and Diesel is running the yard, calling Warrior "past it". Diesel talked about how he was going to explain why he will beat Warrior and how he will beat the Ultimate Warrior this Monday on RAW, as McMahon thanked him for his time with some reluctance. | 00:29 | 10 | "Spark Plugg" Bob Holly and Aldo Montoya def. Jeff Brettler and Ben Greer [03:14] [+00:01 for Holly and Montoya's entrance] Jim Ross commented during Bob Holly and Aldo Montoya's entrance about how Holly and Montoya had decided to come together as a tag team, hoping to find some glory within the tag team ranks after not being so successful in their respective singles careers. This morning on Superstars, they made their first appearance as a tag team, as Bob Holly started things off with Jeff Brettler, managing to take down Brettler quite early, Holly with a highly athletic dropkick, as he tagged in Aldo Montoya, who came off the top rope with a missile dropkick for Brettler. The fans cheered for Montoya, as he delivered a hiptoss and a hurricanrana to Brettler, as Ben Greer remained on the apron for most of this match, only darting in to break up a count. Holly soon took Greer off the apron, as Holly and Montoya teamed up on Brettler, Montoya nailing Brettler with a cutter, which was followed up by the Pitstop Plunge from "Spark Plugg" giving them the win.
The fans cheered as Bob Holly and Aldo Montoya's hands were raised in victory, Vince McMahon commenting on how this could be the first win of "Spark Plugg" and Montoya's promising career in the tag team division, as he commented on how the tag team division appeared to be getting heated up. Holly and Montoya continued to celebrate their win. | 00:33 | 11 | We went to Todd Pettingill and Dok Hendrix in the editing room for the WWF WrestleMania report, as they talked about how a lot had gone down since they last properly appeared for the WrestleMania report, talking about how the biggest show of the year was now only two weeks away, live on Sunday, March 31, emanating from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, talking about how it looks to be a massive event, Pettingill and Hendrix running down the current card for the supershow, as Bret "Hitman" Hart takes on the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and the "King of Harts" Owen Hart in the first triangle match in WWF history, perhaps the biggest match in the New Generation as well, as it's for the WWF Championship; "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel, as announced on Monday, was chosen to be the man to face the unstoppable former WWF Champion the Ultimate Warrior in what's being billed as the biggest return in WWF history; the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon will finally have his chance to get his hands on the "Bizarre One" Goldust, as they collide in a Falls Count Anywhere match, as there will also be no disqualifications and no count outs involved for Goldust to hide from Razor; plus, the Million Dollar Corporation team up as WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman, "Sycho" Sid and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin take on the combined forces to stop Ted Dibiase and his evil faction, "Native American" Tatanka, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; and the Godwinns will challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championships as they face "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas. Hendrix and Pettingill talked about how big the show was looking so far, before talking about how they also had two new matches to announce for the big event, as on March 31, we will see the deranged Mankind in action, as he takes on the man he jumped from behind last Monday night and claimed allegations against two weeks ago on RAW, the "Deadman" The Undertaker! Pettingill commented on how he wasn't sure where Paul Bearer would stand come March 31st, but it will be a sight to see. But not only that, as at WrestleMania, giants go at it, as the 450-pound "Mastodon" monster, Vader will go up against the man whom Camp Cornette took out the mentor of, the 600-pound Yokozuna. Todd and Dok then introduced some recorded comments from Yokozuna, who spoke out about how angry he was with Vader and James E. Cornette. Yokozuna talked about how Mr Fuji was hurt and he couldn't walk right now, all thanks to the man they call Vader! Yokozuna thanked the police officers that surround Vader and Cornette right now, because he couldn't wait to get his hands on Vader, and how he wanted to make him feel pain much like his good friend Mr Fuji does right now! Yokozuna concluded, stating that Vader was a dead man come WrestleMania. | 00:35 | - | Commercial Break | 00:39 | 12 | "The Mastodon" Vader (w/James E. Cornette and police officers) def. Alex Porteau [01:23] +00:02 for Vader's entrance] It was hard not to feel sorry for young Alex Porteau in this match, as he went up against the mountain man making his debut on WWF Superstars this morning, the man they call Vader, Vader having not previously appeared on Superstars in the past. Vader immediately began to plow through and dissect Porteau, as he chopped Porteau several times before gorilla pressing Porteau halfway across the ring! Vader picked the rookie up and powerbombed him hard into the canvas, but Vader decided that that wasn't enough, putting him away with the Vader Bomb for yet another easy victory this morning on Superstars. Meanwhile, James E. Cornette appeared in an insert promo, as Cornette talked about how it was all coming up Camp Cornette's way going into WrestleMania, as Vader will finally be able to finish Yokozuna off once and for all, and take him out of the World Wrestling Federation and end his career on March 31st. Cornette also said he was excited for RAW this Monday, but he wasn't ready to reveal any details.
The crowd booed as James E. Cornette climbed into the ring to applaud the man they call Vader on his victory. The crowd booed as this mammoth began to beat his chest as police officers surrounded Vader. This giant of a man began to leave, as he had shown even more dominance against Alex Porteau on Superstars today. Vince McMahon questioned whether or not Vader would be able to do this to the much larger Yokozuna at WrestleMania XII. | 00:42 | 13 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania IX, from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada made history as WrestleMania was held outdoors, the site of Bret "Hitman" Hart battling the mammoth 600-pound sumo, Yokozuna, as Yokozuna was victorious thanks to his mentor, Mr Fuji; but following the match came a huge surprise, as the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan appeared, Hogan defeating the new WWF Champion Yokozuna in twenty seconds to become the first ever five-time World Wrestling Federation Champion.
| 00:43 | 14 | The Godwinns (w/Hillbilly Jim) def. Johnny Blade and Joseph White [03:02] [+00:01 for the Godwinns' entrance; +00:02 for aftermath] The country boys were now the number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championships, as at WrestleMania on March 31st, Henry and Phineas will be going to challenge "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas for the titles on the biggest show of the year. This morning however, the Godwinns had Johnny Blade and Joseph White to worry about - or not. Henry and Phineas continued to play their head games, having fun with Blade and White, as Henry and Phineas double-teamed White early on before he managed to get the tag to Blade. The Godwinns continued to pound away at Blade however, making consistent tags, as Hillbilly Jim talked about how he knew it in his hillbilly heart how the Godwinns would get the job done at WrestleMania and become the new WWF Tag Team Champions in an insert promo. Meanwhile, Henry and Phineas put Blade away with the Double Slop Drop.
The fans cheered, as Henry O. and Phineas I.of the Godwinns rolled out of the ring, the Godwinns celebrating their victory with Hillbilly Jim. The fans cheered as Henry and Phineas clapped along, before the Godwinns suddenly noticed the stage in which Jeff Jarrett used to perform on earlier this morning! Henry, Phineas and Jim got onto the stage, as they saw "Double J"s patented guitar, and Henry got on the microphone, seemingly trying to play it, and he managed to snap a string! The fans laughed, as Jerry Lawler called this an outrage, and that's when the Godwinns instead decided to throw the guitar down and square dance on "Double J"s stage! | 00:48 | 15 | A video package aired, promoting the return of the Ultimate Warrior. It included several key wins of the Warrior's career, including winning the WWF Intercontinental Championship from the Honky Tonk Man at SummerSlam 1989, his win in the Ultimate Posedown against "Ravishing" Rick Rude at the 1989 Royal Rumble, his famous win against the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to win the WWF Championship in the "Ultimate Challenge", proceeded by the Warrior managing to put away long term rival "Macho King" Randy Savage and retire him at WrestleMania VII. The Ultimate Warrior returns to face "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel on March 31st at WrestleMania XII! | 00:49 | - | Commercial Break | 00:52 | 16 | "The Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley (w/Elizabeth Hilden) def. Duke "The Dumpster" Droese [04:37] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] The Greenwich resident of the World Wrestling Federation was up against a lower-class employee by the likes of Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, as Helmsley commented in an insert promo as he made his entrance with Elizabeth Hilden that he couldn't believe how he was being put in the ring with this buffoonish slob trash man, also commenting on his issue with a man he's made a target in the past, "Make A Difference" Fatu, Helmsley claiming that Fatu's culture is flawed and how he wishes to live in a whitewash world such as his, Helmsley then bragging about his upbringing. Needless to say, it quickly escalated into a brawl as the match began, Droese firing away at Helmsley, even attempting to use his trash can against Hunter, just for referee Mike Chioda to remove it from the ring. Hunter managed to sly in a cheap shot on the "Dumpster" at that moment, before working away at him starting from a neckbreaker, as the "Blue Blood" curtsied to his valet, Elizabeth Hilden, whom Jerry Lawler continued to try and talk to during the match. Duke soon managed to mount a comeback, as he clotheslined Helmsley repeatedly and went for the Trash Compactor, but Helmsley got out of it and kicked Droese low out of Chioda's sight, to which this so-called gentlemen followed up with the ever-effective Pedigree for the win!
The crowd booed as Hunter Hearst Helmsley rose to his feet and curtsied once more, welcoming his lady Elizabeth Hilden into the ring as the fans were not liking any part of this. Helmsley and Hilden embraced in the ring over Duke Droese, as James Bradshaw, the "Outlaw" and Uncle Zebekiah were shown watching on pleased backstage on a monitor. Suddenly however, "Make A Difference" Fatu hit the ring, and began trading blows with the man that mocked his family and culture! Fatu continued to trade blows with Helmsley before Helmsley suddenly bailed, abandoning his lady friend! Hilden was left in the ring with "Make A Difference" as Jerry Lawler pladed for someone to get the 'barbarian' out of the ring with the beautiful woman! Fatu then grabbed Hilden and planted a kiss on her to her dismay and Hunter's dismay, Fatu then glaring at Helmsley as WWF Superstars went off the air! | 00:59 |
| NEXT WEEK: JAMES BRADSHAW COLLIDES WITH DUKE "THE DUMPSTER"; "STONE COLD" STEVE AUSTIN FACES SAVIO VEGA; PLUS "BIG DADDY COOL" DIESEL, AHMED JOHNSON, "MAKE A DIFFERENCE" FATU, SEAN WALTMAN AND MORE! |
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Post by Planktung on Dec 3, 2013 16:15:45 GMT -5
A huge champion vs. champion match to kick things off for RAW. Bret Hart getting the victory was expected, but still the right call. Next, a solid bout between Razor Ramon and Hunter Hearst Helmsley. I did like the DQ finish with Goldust delivering a chair shot to Razor. Fatu then coming to his aid was interesting. Expecting to see a tag match with these four at some point during the build to WrestleMania XII. Mr. Perfect informing the Million Dollar Corporation of the Six Man Tag match for WrestleMania was cool. Liked the resentment from the trio towards the announcement, though I do hope to see them pull off the victory on March 31st. Simple squash win for Vader. Seems like a match between him and Yokozuna is all but confirmed for ‘Mania at this point. Wouldn't be a pretty match, but the two behemoths colliding is intriguing. Really enjoyed the training montage for Shawn Michaels. Excellent work there. Brutal assault from the British Bulldog to Ahmed Johnson backstage. I quite like the sound of that match up, provided that Bulldog walks away as the victor. Diesel’s and Mr. Perfect’s segment was fantastic, great heel work from “Big Daddy Cool,” who I am quite enjoying at the moment. The announcement of Ultimate Warrior’s return to battle Diesel at WrestleMania was a great touch. I imagine that is where he’ll get his comeuppance. Lastly, very interesting decision to have Mankinds’ attack on The Undertaker close out the show. Another match for WrestleMania from the looks of it. Really liked how even Paul Bearer was frightened by Mankind’s actions. A great edition of RAW. Very much looking forward to WrestleMania XXI as we get closer to the big event.
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Post by DTP. on Mar 1, 2014 12:52:31 GMT -5
THE CHEAT SHEET Written by Marc Pearson on Monday, March 18, 1996
- Marc Mero officially left World Championship Wrestling this past week, as Johnny B. Badd lost the WCW World Television Championship to Lex Luger on a live event with the company. Since then, Mero has not made any further appearances, and sources close to Mero state that he is continuing negotiations with the World Wrestling Federation which "has made things a lot easier since his WCW deal expired". We hope to have more information on the situation next week.
- Rumour has it that Samu has been re-signed to a contract with the World Wrestling Federation, and will return in some capacity to confront Fatu or team with Fatu, re-igniting their previous run as the Headshrinkers from the past. Samu previously left the WWF due to various injuries building up, back in 1994, prompting him to get replaced by Sione. It has also been rumoured that Matt Anoa'i, the son of Sika of the Wild Samoans, and cousin of Fatu and Yokozuna, has also been signed to a contract. Only time will tell.
- WWF Monday Night RAW lost to WCW Monday Nitro this week, receiving a 3.3 rating to Nitro's 3.4.
- USA Network have been advertising the 1996 Slammy Awards as being aired live on Saturday, March 30, the night before WrestleMania. The show, which hasn't been seen since 1987, is scheduled to emanate from the Anaheim Marriot, and feature the talent of the World Wrestling Federation, past and present. The show will air from 9/8 CT.
- The March 25 edition of Monday Night RAW will indeed span two hours, it has been confirmed. This allows for a final hype vehicle for WrestleMania, which will be live on pay-per-view the following weekend. Allegedly, sources state that the World Wrestling Federation want to use the two hour episode of RAW as a test to see if they are ready for a two hour format. WCW Monday Nitro was announced several weeks ago to be going two hours from April 29 onwards.
- WWF Monday Night RAW this past week aired on 3/11/1996. In results from the show: - Vader def. Freddie Joe Floyd. - Razor Ramon def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley. - Bret Hart def. Sean Waltman in a non-title match.
- WCW Monday Nitro this past week aired on 3/4/1996. In results from the card: - Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage & The Booty Man def. Ric Flair, Arn Anderson & Chris Benoit. - Lex Luger def. Alex Wright to retain the WCW World Television Championship. - The Road Warriors def. The Steiner Brothers. - The Giant def. Jim Duggan.
- WWF WrestleMania XII airs on pay-per-view on 03/31/1996. The current card for the show is as follows: - Bret Hart vs Owen Hart vs Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship. - The Undertaker vs Mankind. (spec.) - Goldust vs Razor Ramon in a Falls Count Anywhere match. - Yokozuna vs Vader. (spec.) - The Ultimate Warrior vs Diesel. - Sid, Steve Austin & Sean Waltman vs Jake Roberts, Savio Vega & Tatanka. - Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas vs The Godwinns for the WWF Tag Team Championships. - Ahmed Johnson vs The British Bulldog. (spec.) - Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs Fatu. (spec.)
- WCW Uncensored airs on pay-per-view on 03/24/1996. The current card for the show is as follows: - Hulk Hogan vs Ric Flair in a Steel-Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship - Hulk Hogan vs Arn Anderson in a Steel-Cage match. - The Road Warriors vs Sting & Lex Luger for the WCW World Tag Team Championships in a Street Fight. - Randy Savage vs Chris Benoit in a Falls Count Anywhere match. - Konnan vs Eddie Guerrero for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. - The Giant vs Loch Ness. - Diamond Dallas Page vs The Booty Man for the WCW World Television Championship. (spec.) - Harlem Heat vs The Nasty Boys.
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Post by DTP. on Mar 1, 2014 15:35:28 GMT -5
THE GORILLA POSITION Written by Sean Pope on Monday, March 18, 1996
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN HARTFORD, CT - March 15, 1996 [7,500] Bret Hart def. Owen Hart to retain the WWF Championship by disqualification after Camp Cornette interfered Sid & Sean Waltman def. Jake Roberts & Tatanka Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. The Godwinns to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Shawn Michaels def. The British Bulldog Diesel def. Razor Ramon Steve Austin def. Savio Vega Goldust def. Duke Droese Mankind def. Marty Jannetty Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley by count-out Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly def. The Bodydonnas
WWF @ THE USAIR ARENA IN LANDOVER, MD - March 16, 1996 [6,660] Bret Hart def. Diesel to retain the WWF Championship James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese The Undertaker def. Goldust by count-out; Mankind attacked Undertaker afterwards Vader & The British Bulldog def. Ahmed Johnson & Yokozuna Shawn Michaels def. Owen Hart Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. Fatu & Hunter Hearst Helmsley to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Tatanka, Savio Vega & Jake Roberts def. Sid, Sean Waltman & Steve Austin Mankind def. Bart Gunn The Bodydonnas def. Aldo Montoya & Bob Holly
WWF @ MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NEW YORK CITY, NY - March 17, 1996 [17,000] Shawn Michaels def. Owen Hart in a Lumberjack match Ahmed Johnson def. The British Bulldog in an Arm Wrestling match Bret Hart def. Diesel to retain the WWF Championship Jake Roberts def. Sean Waltman by count-out; Waltman retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship Vader def. Yokozuna Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas def. The Bodydonnas & The Godwinns to retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Hunter Hearst Helmsley def. Fatu The Undertaker def. Mankind by disqualification James Bradshaw def. Duke Droese Razor Ramon def. Goldust in a NYC Street Fight
NEXT WEEK: THE WWF MAKES THEIR FINAL STOP BEFORE WRESTLEMANIA IN AUGUSTA, SAVANNAH, FLORENCE, NORTH CHARLESTON, FAYETTEVILLE & TAMPA!
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Post by DTP. on Mar 2, 2014 18:35:56 GMT -5
WWF Monday Night RAW - March 18, 1996 The Freeman Coliseum - San Antonio, TX
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | A video package aired, taking us back to last Monday night on RAW where "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel made his way out to the ring, calling out the President of the World Wrestling Federation, Mr Perfect. Diesel and Perfect exchanged comments, with Diesel seemingly trying to bully and pressure Perfect, insulting his legendary career after being denied of another shot at the WWF Championship. Diesel then had the audacity to challenge Perfect to a match at WrestleMania XII, to which Perfect declined due to his retirement several years ago. Perfect then continued, telling Diesel that he does have an opponent in mind however, the Ultimate Warrior! But also, the video package recapped the Undertaker's search for Mankind, leading him into the boiler room where the deranged childhood friend of the "Deadman" proceeded to brutally assault the Undertaker! Tonight, the Undertaker is in the house, and seeking redemption! The opening video package for WWF Monday Night RAW aired, before we cut to the Freeman Coliseum, as Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, McMahon talking about how we were two weeks away from WrestleMania XII, the biggest show of the year! The duo promoted this edition of RAW, set to feature the "Heartbreak Kid" return to his hometown, as he's scheduled for action against "Double J" Jeff Jarrett; And also, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will battle the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; plus, the "King of Harts" Owen Hart is scheduled to call out his brother Bret Hart, and Yokozuna will be with us - not to mention, the Undertaker will be in action! | 00:03 | 2 | "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels def. WWF Tag Team Champion "Double J" Jeff Jarrett (w/Agent Dean Douglas) [06:39] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] Shawn Michaels received a thunderous ovation from this crowd in the Freeman Coliseum, as the hometown boy was returning tonight on RAW to battle a man he defeated for the WWF Intercontinental Championship last July, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett of the WWF Tag Team Champions. Jerry Lawler raved about Jarrett's hit single "Hearts of Gold" premiering on WWF Superstars this past weekend, as Jarrett and Michaels exchanged technical holds, with Jarrett strutting around after escaping a side headlock. Michaels then managed to outwrestle Jarrett however, which led to the "Heartbreak Kid" showboating! Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas quickly became agitated, as Douglas managed to distract Michaels, Douglas being the one who Michaels had to surrender the WWF Intercontinental Championship to after being attacked in Syracuse last September! Jarrett soon went after the leg, working away at it and seemingly trying to ease in for the Figure-Four Leglock, but when he came close, HBK kicked Jarrett away, leading to a comeback from Shawn, who fired away at Jarrett, Jarrett soon managing to dodge the diving elbow drop, as Jarrett went right back after the leg of Michaels! The match continued with Jarrett in control, when suddenly the theme of the Godwinns hit for a few seconds! Jarrett looked confused, as did the referee, Douglas, and a lot of the fans in attendance, when suddenly Michaels made another comeback, leading up to the Sweet Chin Music, giving Michaels the victory!
The fans cheered loudly in San Antonio, as Shawn Michaels' hometown fans were vocal in response to the "Heartbreak Kid"s antics, Shawn getting his hand raised in victory, as Shawn Michaels was ready to go to WrestleMania XII. Jim Ross soon approached the ring asking for some comments from Michaels, who responded simply, stating that he was going to conquer that dream, and at WrestleMania he would be bringing home the WWF Championship! | 00:12 | 3 | A video package aired, promoting the return of the Ultimate Warrior. It included several key wins of the Warrior's career, including winning the WWF Intercontinental Championship from the Honky Tonk Man at SummerSlam 1989, his win in the Ultimate Posedown against "Ravishing" Rick Rude at the 1989 Royal Rumble, his famous win against the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to win the WWF Championship in the "Ultimate Challenge", proceeded by the Warrior managing to put away long term rival "Macho King" Randy Savage and retire him at WrestleMania VII. The Ultimate Warrior returns to face "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel on March 31st at WrestleMania XII!
| 00:13 | - | Commercial Break | 00:14 | 4 | We returned to Monday Night RAW as Bret Hart was shown returning home to Hart House, the "Hitman" commenting on how Calgary, Alberta, Canada was influential in his growing up, Bret commenting on his father, Stu Hart being a busy man, bringing life to and raising twelve children whilst also promoting Stampede Wrestling and training guys to become professional wrestlers. Hart talked about the Hart pride, how it molded who the "Hitman" is. Hart was then shown being stretched out by his elder father, Bret talking about how he was born a fighter and shaped like this because of his father, who trained him hard. Bret was shown also working out with Stu offering assistance, down in the Dungeon basement of Hart House. Bret was also shown running, Hart training for this big main event at WrestleMania. Hart talked about how he's not sure how dedicated Owen Hart is about this, how he's his brother and he loved him growing up - how Owen is disgruntled and is extremely jealous and explosive because of his older brother's success, commenting on how he's been studying him and he knows it; but how it will take much more than the roll-up he used at WrestleMania X to defeat his older brother, because he wasn't letting this moment, and this accomplishment the WWF Championship slide. Hart added, talking about Michaels, how Shawn Michaels was trained a hard way too, but he doesn't react to the "Heartbreak Kid"s comments from last week kindly, Michaels claiming Hart wasn't as flamboyant as him, how Bret doesn't want to be what he is, and how he claims they have a similar bringing to the dance - but Michaels wasn't born and raised in wrestling like he was. Hart said that it was in his blood, and how Shawn can claim how much he wants to achieve this dream - but how it's not going to happen at WrestleMania. Bret was shown running through the snow in Calgary, as the WWF Champion concluded, how his WWF Championship was a symbol of his family's legacy, and his greatness, and that on March 31st, he was prepared to prove how he was the "Excellence of Execution". | 00:16 | 5 | WWF Tag Team Champion Agent Dean Douglas (w/Jeff Jarrett) def. Phineas I. Godwinn (w/Hillbilly Jim) [03:42] [+00:01 for the Godwinns' entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] After the Godwinns seemingly set up Jeff Jarrett for the loss to Shawn Michaels moments ago, the Agent of "Double J", Dean Douglas stepped in, scheduled for competition against one of the country boys challenging Douglas and Jarrett for the WWF Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania, Phineas I. Godwinn. Godwinn delivered several haymakers to Douglas early on, managing to take him down with ease, as Godwinn managed to get Douglas propped up in the corner for the ten punches raining down on Dean, before continuing to go at it with Dean, the former WWF Intercontinental Champion scrambling for assistance, and that's just what happened, as Godwinn motioned for the Slop Drop, when Jeff Jarrett dastardly tripped Hillbilly Jim up on the outside! Phineas was distracted, allowing Douglas to slip out of the Slop Drop and connect with an impressive Fisherman suplex, getting the victory!
The crowd booed, as Dean Douglas' hand was raised in victory, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett then joining Douglas in the ring, as the Agent was victorious in this match tonight on RAW against one-half of the Godwinns! Hillbilly Jim meanwhile slowly got up, when Henry O. Godwinn emerged from the backstage area, Douglas and Jarrett quickly slipping out of the ring! The three Godwinns stood in the ring, as Jarrett and Douglas left, the WWF Tag Team Champions not interested in continuing this with the Godwinns tonight, two weeks before WrestleMania. | 00:21 | 6 | Meanwhile, in the backstage area we saw Yokozuna making his way through the corridor, seemingly wanting to come out to the ring, as the big 600-pounder had some comments to make for the fans in San Antonio!
| 00:21 | - | Commercial Break | 00:24 | 7 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania VI, from the Skydome in Toronto, Canada marked the first time the biggest spectacular in wrestling history emanated from outside of the United States. The big event featured one of the most heated matches in WWF history, as the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan put his World Wrestling Federation Championship on the line against the Ultimate Warrior, the WWF Intercontinental Championship in Title for Title! The two giants traded blows early on, and the match swayed back and forth, with Hogan seemingly being weaker than the more youthful Warrior, and the match ended with a huge upset, as the Warrior emerged as WWF Champion! Warrior and Hogan shook hands immediately afterwards, marking the passing of the torch.
| 00:25 | 8 | We returned to the Freeman Coliseum as the theme of Yokozuna hit, the 600 pound sumo making his way out to the ring to a tremendous ovation, as this big man climbed into the ring, Yokozuna not looking too pleased tonight on RAW. Yokozuna was approached by Jim Ross with a microphone in the ring, as Ross talked about how he wasn't announced for competition tonight, pondering why Yokozuna was here tonight. Yokozuna talked about how he has something he regrets to confess to the World Wrestling Federation fans, how his good friend Mr Fuji was now unable to walk, unable to return to his corner, and understandably scared to return to the WWF...and it's all because of Camp Cornette. The crowd booed, as Yokozuna talked about how Vader destroyed Fuji's ribs with his Vader Bomb, and how his old school mentality and pride has been damaged by that despicable old manager, James E. Cornette and his two dogs. Yokozuna talked about how Vader wants to make it personal, he wants to claim how there isn't enough room for the two of them in the World Wrestling Federation, and he wants to take out one of his greatest friends, his mentor, and his idol, Mr Fuji. Yokozuna shouted loudly about how he was hungry for revenge, how Vader was right when he said that there wasn't enough room for the two of them to co-exist in the World Wrestling Federation, and how Yokozuna was ready to beat some sense into that brute "Mastodon"! The fans cheered in agreement, when suddenly the theme of Vader hit, prompting the fans to quickly change their reaction to boos within seconds. James E. Cornette then appeared, as he had Vader and the British Bulldog behind him, on either side of him. Camp Cornette slowly made their way down to the ring, as Vince McMahon speculated where Vader's police officers were, how Vader was a madman on the loose! Cornette had a microphone in hand, as he talked about how Yokozuna just can't let some things go, it seems. Cornette talked about how Vader took out Fuji because he was dead weight, and how he didn't belong in the World Wrestling Federation anymore, how he thinks Yokozuna should be the next to go, too. With that, the British Bulldog and Vader picked different sides of the ring, seemingly trapping a motivated and prepared Yokozuna, as Jim Ross quickly left the ring. Vader and Bulldog closed in on Yokozuna, the 600-pounder being met from the Bulldog, and trading blows with the former WWF Intercontinental Champion as Vader suddenly got involved, and numbers games soon played a factor! The crowd booed as Bulldog pounded away at Yokozuna, and the "Mastodon", the man they call Vader mauled Yokozuna, leaving the former WWF Champion groggy from his bear paw-like punches! Bulldog then did an incredible feat, body slamming Yokozuna, as the fans booed Camp Cornette more! Jim Cornette meanwhile watched with a big grin on his face, as Bulldog and Vader dragged Yokozuna to the corner, Vader placing Yokozuna's ankle over the bottom rope and going to the second rope - Vader coming off with the Vader Bomb across Yokozuna's ankle! The crowd booed as Yokozuna screamed in agony, clutching his ankle - but that's when Ahmed Johnson hit the ring with a steel chair, shades of several weeks ago! The "Pearl River Powerhouse" clotheslined Bulldog and swung at Vader with the chair, as Camp Cornette retreated, Johnson coming to the aid of Yokozuna again tonight! Cornette still seemed satisfied with his work however, having jeopardized the potential of Vader meeting Yokozuna at WrestleMania! | 00:32 | 9 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, March 31, 1996. | 00:33 | - | Commercial Break | 00:36 | 10 | The Undertaker (w/Paul Bearer) def. The Brooklyn Brawler [00:52] [+00:01 for Undertaker's entrance; +00:03 for aftermath] The Undertaker was making his first appearance in a WWF ring since the Royal Rumble tonight on RAW, as the "Deadman" wasted no time walking down to the ring, as Paul Bearer appeared with his Undertaker, still a look of fear on his manager's face. Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler relayed Mankind's antics, as a replay from last week was shown, where Mankind blind sighted Undertaker in the boiler room as RAW went off the air, rendering the "Deadman" unconscious for the first time he can remember. The Undertaker was in action against veteran, the Brooklyn Brawler here, and although the Brawler tried his best to pound away at the "Phenom", the Undertaker simply powered through Brawler, firing away at him and putting Brawler down with a sudden Chokeslam! Undertaker decided that that wasn't enough though, and that's when he picked the Brawler up and connected with the devastating Tombstone Piledriver, putting the Brooklyn Brawler down for an easy three count.
The fans cheered the Undertaker's theme hit, the Undertaker standing tall and then saluting to Paul Bearer's urn in the ring, as the fans in San Antonio were glad as always to see the "Deadman" do what he did best. Suddenly though, a gong was heard, and the lights went out in the Freeman Coliseum! Undertaker looked up in confusion, as Mankind appeared on a video wall, Mankind screeching, grunting and pulling out his hair. Mankind talked about how Undertaker has made a name for himself for making people famous and taking people out on the shelf, or even rendering them dead...which is why he wants to share another truthful tale with the fans of the World Wrestling Federation. Mankind talked about how the "Deadman" burned the funeral home to the ground, he burned down everything his parents owned, and he also burned away the sanity of this man with the leather mask on! Mankind talked about how it's been a long time coming, and that he wanted to let the "Deadman" know that what happened to him at the Royal Rumble, and what happened to him last week in the boiler room were mere samples of the hell and suffering that he was ready to put the Undertaker through, because he was going to make Undertaker feel the way he felt so long ago. Mankind screeched further, shouting that he was ready, because at WrestleMania he was challenging Undertaker to put up or shut up, to play tick tack toe with the most insane man he knows! Mankind told Undertaker that he will hurt him, and he will destroy him. Undertaker suddenly grabbed a microphone, telling Mankind that he wants to keep talking about history and the past, but how he will not allow Mankind to continue to play mind games with the master of mind games. The Undertaker told Mankind that he has done evil things before, but none will be more evil than what he will do to him when he sees him next. The "Deadman" told Mankind that he accepts his challenge, and that on March 31st at WrestleMania, Mankind will be no longer be insane, he will no longer feel alive because he will not be alive anymore - he will rest in peace, and rest in pieces! The Undertaker's gong hit, as the "Deadman" once again saluted, as Mankind cackled maniacally, cradling himself. | 00:41 | 11 | Meanwhile, in the backstage area we see Dok Hendrix, as Hendrix frantically approached Mr Perfect, Hendrix asking Perfect for what happened earlier tonight with Yokozuna, and more importantly why Vader was on the loose! Perfect told Hendrix that he isn't sure what to do with the current Yokozuna situation, but things will become clearer when he learns the extent of Yokozuna's injury. Perfect then told Hendrix that it's funny he mentions Vader being a mad horse on the loose, because moments after Camp Cornette attacked Yokozuna, he went on a search for the police officers he assigned to be with Vader on house arrest, and he found them locked in a truck...and he wants to know who did it. Perfect stormed off, visibly serious after what went on. Who could have managed to restrain the police officers? | 00:42 | 12 | Up next, a video package aired, showing Owen Hart's first few matches from Stampede Wrestling, promoted by his father, Stu Hart. Owen talked about how he's the youngest Hart family member, how he's always been underestimated. Hart talked about how he was trained by his father Stu, but how Stu spent more time with his brother Bret, the WWF Champion. Owen asked us how they felt if they were so underestimated and thrown under the rug, with their peers waiting for something to happen. Owen was shown in a dark theatre by himself, studying his brother Bret Hart, some of the "Hitman"s matches with Owen, from WrestleMania X where the "King of Harts" scored his first big win, followed by losses to Bret at SummerSlam 1994 inside of the steel cage, and on RAW last year in a No Holds Barred match. Owen talked about how he's waited long and hard for this. He's waited longer than Shawn Michaels to make a name for himself, for himself to be crowned as World Wrestling Federation Champion - and how once again, nobody seems to believe in the "King of Harts". Owen vowed to prove them all wrong, Hart shown training in a ring with the British Bulldog, his brother-in-law, the two exchanging holds and also studying with James E. Cornette of Camp Cornette. Owen talked about how he's got a team of amazing individuals helping him, because on March 31st, he's ready to take the spotlight, to take the ball and run with it, and also ashame Shawn Michaels and his brother, Bret Hart. Owen was also shown doing squats and lifting weights, Owen's first year in wrestling in terms of wrestling ability compared to the present. Owen talked about how he should have ended Shawn's career, how HBK didn't deserve to be in the same match as him, for the same WWF Championship belt, on the same level, such as the main event of WrestleMania. Owen talked about how it didn't matter though, he's beaten Shawn before and he'd do it again, and if he got the chance, he'd knock Shawn out again. Owen asked us who was better than him to be the one to take the title, to bring the WWF to new heights on his shoulders - and outlive the "Hitman"s reign as champion. Bret's time has come and gone, and Shawn's should never happen, concluded Owen. Owen vowed that he'd take the World Wrestling Federation Championship home, come WrestleMania XII. Owen was shown still watching video tapes of Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart in action, a look of determination on his face. | 00:44 | - | Commercial Break | 00:47 | 13 | We returned to RAW to see Todd Pettingill and Dok Hendrix in the editing room for the WWF WrestleMania report, as they talked about how the biggest show of the year was now only two weeks away, live on Sunday, March 31, emanating from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, talking about how it looks to be a massive event. Pettingill and Hendrix ran down the current card for the supershow, as Bret "Hitman" Hart takes on the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and the "King of Harts" Owen Hart in the first triangle match in WWF history, perhaps the biggest match in the New Generation as well, as it's for the WWF Championship; plus "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel will have to put up or shut up when he takes on the legend that is the returning former WWF Champion, the Ultimate Warrior; as announced earlier tonight on RAW, the Undertaker will finally be able to confront the dysfunctional Mankind as well, in what should be one heck of a barnburner in Mankind's in-ring debut in the World Wrestling Federation; the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon will finally have his chance to get his hands on the "Bizarre One" Goldust, as they collide in a Falls Count Anywhere match, and there will also be no disqualifications and no count outs involved for Goldust to hide from Razor; not only that, but Yokozuna will take on the "Mastodon" Vader, although that may be in jeopardy after what happened earlier on tonight, where Vader could have broken Yokozuna's ankle!; plus, the Million Dollar Corporation team up as WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman, "Sycho" Sid and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin take on the combined forces to stop Ted Dibiase and his evil faction, "Native American" Tatanka, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; and the Godwinns will challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championships as they face "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas. Pettingill and Hendrix then returned to the topic of "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel having to face the Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania, as Diesel sent them a video tape earlier today of him outside of the Freeman Coliseum as fans were lining up outside. Diesel was shown with a video camera, as he showed a lot of Ultimate Warrior fans all cheering, one telling Diesel that Warrior would kick his butt at WrestleMania. Diesel laughed, asking if anybody could believe this kid. Diesel talked about how Warrior's run as WWF Champion sucked in comparison to his. Diesel talked about how he was better than the Warrior, and how he'd prove it at WrestleMania, and he'd prove himself worthy of another shot at the WWF Championship. Diesel told the little kid in Warrior face paint that he appears to be living in 1990 still, because this isn't Warrior's territory anymore, it was "Big Daddy Cool"s, and in his territory, nobody unappreciated gets past him. Diesel asked the little Warrior if he could see his Warrior figure, and that's when he picked it up and noted its authenticity...before snapping it in half! The little Warrior cried, as Diesel told the kid that it was alright though, because he'd soon find a new hero, the man that will remove the Warrior for the World Wrestling Federation once again on March 31st, "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel. Pettingill and Hendrix continued, calling Diesel a jerk, before discussing the card briefly once more, signing off.
| 00:49 | 14 | Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler were shown back in the Freeman Coliseum, as they talked debated how much of a jerk Diesel was, McMahon commenting on how it could all come crashing down on "Big Daddy Cool" because the Ultimate Warrior is one of the most unpredictable feats in World Wrestling Federation history, and how Warrior would not back down from Diesel. The two then moved on, talking about Monday Night RAW next week, about its' special two hour edition, as the show will emanate on the USA Network from 9/8 CT, but stressing us not to switch off come 10PM, because RAW was on the air for two hours next week, a huge celebration prepared just six days away from WrestleMania XII! They hyped up what they called the biggest main event in Monday Night RAW history, as six days from WrestleMania, opponents WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart and the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels are scheduled to team up in some capacity alongside the "Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson, as they battle Camp Cornette, the "King of Harts" Owen Hart, the British Bulldog, and the "Mastodon" Vader!; But also, the WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman is scheduled to defend the title against the "Native American" Tatanka; Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and the "Bizarre One" Goldust battle the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon and Fatu; Mankind and the Undertaker will be in the house; and a whole lot more to come next week on the two hour special edition of RAW! | 00:50 | 15 | As Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler were running down the line-up for next week's special edition of Monday Night RAW, the theme of the "King of Harts" hit, as Owen Hart strutted down the aisleway to boos, Owen not scheduled for action tonight, but instead reportedly wanting to call out his brother Bret "Hitman" Hart out to the ring. McMahon conceived it as strange, following Owen's disparaging remarks about Bret earlier on tonight in Hart's video package building up to WrestleMania in two weeks, where Owen is scheduled to challenge alongside Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship in possession of Bret. Owen had a microphone, not dressed for competition tonight, as Owen was met with loud boos right off the bat. Owen talked about how people will be wondering why he's out here to seemingly issue a challenge to his brother Bret, for the "Hitman" to be out here tonight, but it's for good reason, and so he doesn't want to waste any time, inviting Hart to walk out to the ring right now. The theme of the "Hitman" then hit to a loud ovation, as Bret Hart made his way down to the ring to loud cheers, the WWF Champion receiving a warm reception from the fans in San Antonio, Texas. Bret climbed into the ring and seemed slightly paranoid of Owen jumping him, but showboating all the more for the Freeman Coliseum anyway. Owen then told Bret that he wasn't here to talk trash or fight, because after all they are brothers. Owen talked about how he's been his rival for the past two years, and whilst they've fought a lot and had a lot of trouble, they are still brothers, and how they've been rivals for two years, but they've been brothers for thirty-one years. Owen talked about how he's not here to fight, he's here for some forgiveness. Owen told Bret how he's watched a lot of his matches over the past couple of weeks, and he knows how the "Hitman" works, he knows his strategy, his inside out and his outside in - but never before has he respected Hart on this level. The fans cheered, as Vince McMahon couldn't believe the "King of Hart"s comments, remaining skeptical of Owen. Bret then took the microphone and smirked, telling Owen that it means a lot, the WWF Champion then reminding Owen of one thing, that they may be brothers, but how this does not change the fact that on March 31st at WrestleMania, they will be competing for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, and Owen will see the "Hitman" work his craft, and regardless of what Owen wants to do to end his WWF Championship reign, he will walk out of Anaheim still the WWF Champion. The younger Hart told his brother that he would love to make WrestleMania X happen one more time...almost playfully. The fans cheered as the two shaked hands...but that's when Bret turned his back to raise his hand to the fans, when Owen kicked Bret in the leg! The crowd booed, as Owen Hart had just outsmarted the "Hitman"! Owen rained punches down on his brother, telling him that he thinks he is perfect - calling the "Hitman" gullible! Owen continued to pound away on Bret before slapping on the Sharpshooter, and Bret was riving in pain! Owen laughed sadistically as well as aggressively, wrenching away at the WWF Champion! The crowd booed louder, when suddenly the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels darted to the ring, Michaels trading blows with his WrestleMania opponent, Owen Hart, as Owen managed to get in some offense of his own, just for Michaels to fire back, swinging with the Sweet Chin Music - but Owen dodged, rolling out of the ring! HBK glared down Owen, as the "King of Harts" had a malicious grin on his smug face, Michaels then going to aid to Bret Hart, helping him up, but the "Hitman" shoved Shawn away! The WWF Champion shouted at Shawn to leave him alone, as Owen had just stirred things up, two weeks away from the triangle match for the WWF Championship at WrestleMania! Bret and Shawn traded words before Bret left, as Monday Night RAW went off the air. | 01:00 |
| NEXT WEEK: A TWO-HOUR SPECIAL EDITION OF RAW, AS SHAWN MICHAELS, BRET HART AND AHMED JOHNSON TAKE ON OWEN HART, THE BRITISH BULLDOG AND THE MAN THEY CALL VADER OF CAMP CORNETTE; PLUS, SEAN WALTMAN DEFENDS THE WWF INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE AGAINST TATANKA; THE UNDERTAKER WILL BE IN ACTION; PLUS MORE AS RAW MAKES ITS FINAL STOP BEFORE WRESTLEMANIA XII! |
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WWF Superstars - March 23, 1996 The American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, TX
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | The opening video package aired, before we cut to the American Bank Center for WWF Saturday Morning Superstars, eight days away from WrestleMania XII! Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, as they discussed what went down last Monday night on RAW with Owen Hart fooling his brother, the "Hitman" into some form of truce, before blindsighting the WWF Champion, just for the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels to make the save; and a shouting match began from there between Bret and Shawn. They then discussed what was coming up in this hour, as Shawn Michaels is scheduled to call in; plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will battle the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; "The Outlaw" James Bradshaw will take on the man he has targeted as of late, Duke "The Dumpster" Droese; and not only that, but "Make A Difference" Fatu, Ahmed Johnson, WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman and others will be in action! | 00:02 | 2 | The theme of "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel hit to kick start this episode of Superstars, as Vince McMahon talked about how this big bully will have to look in the eyes of the Ultimate Warrior in eight days time, and prove his worth when two former WWF Champions collide. Diesel walked to the ring to boos, as "Big Daddy Cool" snatched a microphone away from the ring announcer, Mark Yeaton. Diesel told the producers to cut his music, as he talked about how he's here this morning on Superstars to kick ass and talk trash, and he's ready to do a lot of talking. The fans booed, as Diesel talked about when he lost the World Wrestling Federation Championship, he changed, and a lot of fans may have realized that, but quite frankly, it was the best decision of his life to turn his back on these pandering little nerds in the front row, and all of the twerps watching this show around the arena or at home on television. Diesel talked about how he's "Big Daddy Cool", he's here to kick ass and take out anyone in his path, even if that does include little punks that the World Wrestling Federation for whatever reason deemed worthy of being on their "untouchable" roster. Diesel said how he doesn't believe that many WWF superstars belong in the ring with him, because of two reasons, one being that he is out of their league, and he doesn't want to touch them with their amateur abilities, and secondly, because he will touch them, and he will wipe them out! The crowd booed, as Diesel then suddenly noticed something out of the corner of his eye. Diesel left the ring, as he noticed a fan in the front row wearing an Ultimate Warrior shirt. Diesel said how he has a fellow Warrior in attendance! Diesel mocked the fan, asking him if he didn't believe in "Big Daddy Cool", to which the fan told him that he believes one thing, that the Warrior will return at WrestleMania to beat Diesel up! The fans cheered, as Diesel looked angry, telling the Warrior fan that it's funny he says that, because he will tear his hero apart come March 31st, and then the returning hero will run down that aisle to get his ass beat, before having to run back up the aisle, cowering in fear! The crowd booed, as Diesel laughed it up, returning to the ring for his match. | 00:05 | 3 | "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel def. Al Jackson [01:17] [+00:01 for aftermath] Diesel seemed to be in quite a mocking mood this morning, as "Big Daddy Cool" laughed at his opponent for this match, Al Jackson, a local competitor from the area in Corpus Christi, Texas. Diesel locked up and tossed Jackson around with ease straight off the back, as Diesel simply toyed with Jackson, before he slapped Jackson across the face! Diesel continued by chopping away at Jackson in the corner, before setting up and connecting with a big Jackknife Powerbomb for the three. Meanwhile, Vince McMahon and Jim Ross talked about how they couldn't wait for WrestleMania XII, so that they could see the Ultimate Warrior finally shut this big idiot, "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel up once and for all.
The crowd booed, as "Big Daddy Cool" celebrated his win, Al Jackson remaining unconscious. Diesel then decided however that he wasn't done with Jackson, picking him up with his hand, and delivering a second Jackknife Powerbomb to him! Diesel then began to leave the ring, pulling his straps down...and that's when Diesel suddenly grabbed the fan in the front row by his Ultimate Warrior shirt, ripping it in two! The crowd booed, as Diesel left, an evil smirk on his face. | 00:07 | 4 | Vince McMahon meanwhile fed into a replay from Monday Night RAW this past week, as McMahon discussed the Undertaker picking up a victory, the "Deadman" then being met with a video package with Mankind, as the demented man sent the Undertaker a message on the video wall, talking about how the Undertaker burning down his parents' house ruined his life, challenging the Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania XII. The Undertaker thereby accepted, vowing to take Mankind out of his own misery. McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler debated further alongside Jim Ross about the Undertaker's reputation, as McMahon interrupted Ross and Lawler's arguing, announcing that Duke Droese would be taking on James Bradshaw as Superstars returns. | 00:09 | - | Commercial Break | 00:13 | 5 |
An advertisement aired, promoting the return of the Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania XII. | 00:14 | 6 | "The Outlaw" James Bradshaw (w/Uncle Zebekiah) def. Duke "The Dumpster" Droese [05:58] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] "The Dumpster" has been targeted by the "Outlaw" for numerous weeks, as Bradshaw, the mean newcomer from Texas has set his sights on Droese, who has not reacted too pleasantly, Duke Droese a talented trash man, went into this one with his eyes set on Uncle Zebekiah at first, and this allowed Bradshaw to get in some offense right off the bat, pounding away at Droese and beating him down. The fans booed as Bradshaw also showboated, as Zebekiah in James' corner instructed him on what to do next. Duke Droese responded with some strikes of his own, as the fans in Corpus Christi began to back the resident trashman of the World Wrestling Federation, Duke Droese even connecting with a dropkick to Bradshaw, amongst the "Dumpster"s unorthodox style! Droese continued his offense and slapped on a sleeper against the "Outlaw", but outside interference from Uncle Zebekiah led to Bradshaw getting in a low blow, allowing Bradshaw to regain momentum. Bradshaw soon began to work away at the shoulder of the "Dumpster", slamming him into the turnbuckle shoulder first - but when James Bradshaw went for the Western Lariat, Droese ducked it and delivered with a clothesline of his own! Droese mounted a comeback and went for the Trash Compactor, but Bradshaw slipped out and laid Droese out with the Western Lariat for the victory!
The crowd booed as the theme of the "Outlaw" rained over the American Bank Center, as Uncle Zebekiah climbed into the ring to congratulate his nephew, James Bradshaw on his victory. Bradshaw's hand was raised over the body of Duke "The Dumpster", as Zebekiah was carrying a branding iron! Zebekiah then instructed Bradshaw to take the branding iron and seemingly brandish Duke Droese! The crowd booed as Bradshaw proceeded to do so, much to the humiliation of the "Dumpster"! Bradshaw and Zebekiah left to boos. | 00:23 | 7 | Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler then moved on to discuss the triangle situation between the World Wrestling Federation Champion, Bret "Hitman" Hart, the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and the "King of Harts" Owen Hart, showing a replay of what happened last Monday night on RAW, when Owen called his brother Bret out to the ring to unexpectedly apologize to his brother for everything he's put the "Hitman" through over the past two years. Bret and Owen even shook hands, as Bret and Owen playfully reminded each other of how it was every man for them self at WrestleMania - before kicking the leg of Bret right out from under him, a full circle from how this rivalry all started at the 1994 Royal Rumble, where Owen kicked Bret in the bad leg. Owen assaulted Bret until Shawn Michaels ran down to the ring to make the save, and HBK attempted to help the "Hitman" out as Owen fled, just for Bret to exchange words with Shawn, not appreciating his assistance! At that moment, McMahon welcomed the "Heartbreak Kid" to WWF Superstars, as Shawn phoned in, thanking McMahon for the invitation, before exchanging playful fighting words for Jerry "The King" Lawler. Lawler seemed offended as if Michaels had started something, Shawn having commented on Lawler having been wrestling for "decades" but losing to everyone in the World Wrestling Federation. McMahon asked Michaels for some comments on what Bret said to him last Monday, to which Shawn talked about how he was simply trying to help Bret because he wanted the WWF Champion to be healthy for their match at WrestleMania...but now? Shawn talked about how it's one thing for Owen to be in Shawn's way as an enemy, and of course it is every man for himself - well, now it truly will be, because Michaels has noticed the "Hitman"s disrespect for him, and it's dually noted! Ross reminded Shawn how Michaels and Bret are scheduled to team together with Ahmed Johnson on RAW this Monday against Camp Cornette, as Michaels commented on how he will be keeping an eye on every move the "Hitman" makes. McMahon thanks Shawn for calling in. | 00:27 | 8 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania VI, from the Skydome in Toronto, Canada marked the first time the biggest spectacular in wrestling history emanated from outside of the United States. The big event featured one of the most heated matches in WWF history, as the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan put his World Wrestling Federation Championship on the line against the Ultimate Warrior, the WWF Intercontinental Championship in Title for Title! The two giants traded blows early on, and the match swayed back and forth, with Hogan seemingly being weaker than the more youthful Warrior, and the match ended with a huge upset, as the Warrior emerged as WWF Champion! Warrior and Hogan shook hands immediately afterwards, marking the passing of the torch. | 00:28 | - | Commercial Break | 00:32 | 9 | An advertisement aired, promoting a very special edition of Monday Night RAW this upcoming week, as from 9/8 CT, the World Wrestling Federation presents a two hour edition of RAW! Six days before WrestleMania XII, RAW emanates from San Antonio, Texas, where hometown hero Shawn Michaels teams up with the World Wrestling Federation Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart and Ahmed Johnson to take on Owen Hart, the British Bulldog and the man they call Vader of Camp Cornette, in the biggest main event in RAW history! Plus, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper returns with Piper's Pit, scheduled to be joined by the "Bizarre One" Goldust! All of this plus more, this Monday when RAW comes on the air for two hours, from 9/8 CT. | 00:33 | 10 | "Make A Difference" Fatu def. Jeff Brettler [01:34] [+00:01 for Fatu's entrance] The big Samoan, one-half of the Headshrinkers was in action this morning on Superstars, as "Make A Difference" continued his quest to try and clean up the streets of the World Wrestling Federation, Fatu taking on Jeff Brettler. During this match, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler argued over Fatu's culture and heritage within the wrestling family, Lawler commenting mockingly on how many times Fatu's wrestling family have held the WWF Tag Team Championships. Lawler then talked about Hunter Hearst Helmsley and how he has the same critiques of Fatu, bringing forward an insert promo from the Greenwich "Blue Blood", as Helmsley was shown sat with Elizabeth Hilden, Helmsley having a cup of tea with her, as Helmsley spoke in an uncharacteristic American accent, talking about how he was a true American, as opposed to Fatu, and how he may enjoy the finer things in life like tea and listening to classical music, but he also has a nick for kicking butt, especially those scumbags that live in the World Wrestling Federation, such as Fatu. Helmsley talked about how Fatu didn't belong here with his Busch league presence, talking about how Fatu was once a criminal, and he will always be a criminal for the very same reasons! Helmsley and Hilden signed off, as Vince McMahon commented on how Fatu wants revenge on Helmsley. Meanwhile, Fatu put Brettler away with the Samoan splash for the top rope for three.
The fans cheered, as "Make A Difference" Fatu celebrated his victory, Fatu motivated to continue pursuing revenge against the "Blue Blood" from Greenwich, Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Jerry Lawler called Fatu an imbecile, talking about how Fatu is well out of Hunter's league, as well as Elizabeth Hilden, whom which Fatu smooched last Saturday morning on Superstars! | 00:35 | 11 | Todd Pettingill and Dok Hendrix were seen in the editing room for the WWF WrestleMania report, as they talked about how the biggest show of the year was now only one week away, live on Sunday, March 31, emanating from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, talking about how it looks to be a massive event. Pettingill and Hendrix ran down the current card for the supershow, as Bret "Hitman" Hart takes on the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and the "King of Harts" Owen Hart in the first triangle match in WWF history, perhaps the biggest match in the New Generation as well, as it's for the WWF Championship; plus "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel will have to put up or shut up when he takes on the legend that is the returning former WWF Champion, the Ultimate Warrior; as announced earlier tonight on RAW, the Undertaker will finally be able to confront the dysfunctional Mankind as well, in what should be one heck of a barnburner in Mankind's in-ring debut in the World Wrestling Federation; the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon will finally have his chance to get his hands on the "Bizarre One" Goldust, as they collide in a Falls Count Anywhere match, and there will also be no disqualifications and no count outs involved for Goldust to hide from Razor; not only that, but Yokozuna will take on the "Mastodon" Vader, although that may be in jeopardy after what happened earlier on tonight, where Vader could have broken Yokozuna's ankle!; plus, the Million Dollar Corporation team up as WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman, "Sycho" Sid and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin take on the combined forces to stop Ted Dibiase and his evil faction, "Native American" Tatanka, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; and the Godwinns will challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championships as they face "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas. Pettingill and Hendrix soon presented a video tape that was sent in from Razor Ramon, as the "Bad Guy" is bent on the destruction of the "Bizarre One" Goldust, whom he plans to destroy next Sunday at WrestleMania. Ramon was shown taping his fists, as the "Bad Guy" asked Goldust why he thinks that people call Razor the "Bad Guy", talking about how he's been screwed over so many times by Goldust, this fake pansy that portrays flamboyant man with a crush on him, despite a wife in Marlena, so he's noticed. Razor talked about Goldust being a phony, how he's planned this all along to get a rise out of the "Bad Guy", a former multiple time WWF Intercontinental Champion. Razor talked about how he has been countingd down the days, and how at WrestleMania next Sunday night, Goldust will burst into flames in front of everyone, courtesy of the "Bad Guy"! Pettingill and Hendrix talk further, before signing off.
| 00:37 | 12 | WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman (w/Ted Dibiase) def. Rod Price [01:54] [+00:01 for Waltman's entrance] This was the ideal preparation for the WWF Intercontinental Champion, as Sean Waltman approaches his next title defense against the "Native American" Tatanka, this Monday night on the special two-hour edition of RAW. The "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase seemed to be prepping Waltman for the match, as this morning on Superstars he went up against Rod Price, as Vince McMahon commented on how Price has impressed WWF officials in the past, going up against the WWF Intercontinental Champion to see how he fares here. Waltman however seemed to laugh Price off, as Waltman used his educated feet against Rod, Dibiase meanwhile cackling on from ringside as Waltman played games with Price, kicking Price to his heart's content as the Kid refused to allow Price to get in any offense, Waltman merely playing games with Price before putting him away with a tornado DDT, deemed by Vince McMahon as the "Buzzkiller", giving the WWF Intercontinental Champion the victory. Waltman meanwhile had some comments in an insert promo, talking about how he was ready for WrestleMania and he was ready for RAW this Monday, where he plans to prove himself worthy as the WWF Intercontinental Champion and kill the "Native American" Tatanka's buzz.
The crowd booed as the "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase joined Sean Waltman in the ring, Dibiase bringing Waltman's WWF Intercontinental Championship into the ring with him, as Dibiase paraded around his client, Sean Waltman confidently celebrating his win with the title, but Vince McMahon pondered whether the Kid would still have the title going into WrestleMania, after he faces Tatanka this Monday on RAW. | 00:40 | 13 | An advertisement aired, promoting the WWF 96' Slammy Awards from the Anaheim Marriot in Anaheim, California on Saturday, March 30, 1996 - the night before WrestleMania XII, only on the USA Network live, from 8/7 CT. | 00:41 | - | Commercial Break | 00:45 | 14 | We returned to WWF Saturday Morning Superstars as a replay from Monday Night RAW aired, where Yokozuna was victorious in a match, before he called out Camp Cornette, specifically the man they call Vader. Yokozuna was ready to fight, and that's what he got, as all three members of Camp Cornette made their way to the ringside area, James E. Cornette setting Yokozuna up against his clients, the British Bulldog and the "Mastodon" Vader, with Camp Cornette brutally assaulting Yokozuna, Vader connecting with a Vader Bomb across Yokozuna's propped up ankle, effectively fracturing it, reported Vince McMahon. Ahmed Johnson made the save, as the "Pearl River Powerhouse" is scheduled to face the British Bulldog now at WrestleMania, although prior to this, a six-man tag team match on RAW, this Monday night, as Ahmed teams with escalating enemies, Bret "Hitman" Hart, the WWF Champion, and the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels against Owen Hart, Vader and the Bulldog of Camp Cornette in the biggest main event in RAW history, this week! | 00:46 | 15 | "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson def. Devon Michaels [00:34] [+00:01 for Ahmed's entrance] The "Pearl River Powerhouse" made his in-ring return to the World Wrestling Federation after several weeks on the shelf with a knee injury, although Ahmed Johnson was ready to tear it up this morning on Superstars against Devon Michaels. However, the British Bulldog came out to the aisleway in the opening moments, Bulldog simply watching his opponent for WrestleMania, as Johnson simply put Michaels away without even focusing on the Bulldog once! James E. Cornette meanwhile cut an insert promo on Johnson, talking about how he was ready for WrestleMania because he was able to put Yokozuna out once and for all, castrating the 600-pound piece of lard, taking out his leg - but next, was Yokozuna's career, courtesy of his giant, the "Mastodon" Vader. Cornette then talked about how Ahmed Johnson wanted to get involved in his business, vowing that Johnson will suffer the ultimate price courtesy of the British Bulldog in eight days time!
The Corpus Christi crowd erupted as Ahmed Johnson's hand was raised in victory, the "Pearl River Powerhouse" victorious once again, extending his undefeated streak by one in the young superstar's World Wrestling Federation career, expected to await greater heights, as Ahmed becomes a part of one of the biggest matches in World Wrestling Federation history this Monday night on RAW, and the biggest match of his career at WrestleMania against the British Bulldog! Johnson celebrated his win, finally acknowledging the British Bulldog, who firmly had his arms crossed! Bulldog and Johnson exchanged glares, eight days away from WrestleMania XII. | 00:48 | 16 | The "Bizarre One" Goldust was shown underneath a spotlight sporting a top hat above his platinum gold wig, as Goldust was also carrying a golden cane around with him, Goldust singing before sending Razor Ramon a message, telling the "Bad Guy" that if he thinks he is bad now, he can think again. Goldust started laughing menacingly, telling Razor that he would see him on Monday Night RAW on Piper's Pit. Goldust smirked, as the screen faded out. | 00:49 | 16 | "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (w/Ted Dibiase) def. "The Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega [08:27 - exceeded one commercial break] [+00:02 for entrances] The "Puerto Rican Superman" exacted some revenge against the Million Dollar Corporation a few weeks ago on WWF Monday Night RAW when Savio Vega managed to pin the WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman in non-title action, and also stuck his nose in the Corporation's business two weeks ago on Monday Night RAW when he assisted Bret "Hitman" Hart in defeating Sean Waltman in champion vs champion, as Vega got rid of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin who was lingering around the ringside area for that match! Vega meanwhile started off strong this morning on Superstars, as he took Austin to work, speeding up the pace of the match right off the bat and seemingly trying to utilize that Caribbean Kick of his to put Austin away soon, just for Austin to cut Savio off and take the "Puerto Rican Superman" down with a thunderous clothesline. Austin then talked trash to Vega, as Vince McMahon commented on how Austin had come out of his shell in recent weeks vocally and physically, becoming a lot more brutal and dangerous with his offense. Austin pounded away at Vega in the corner, stomping away at him with the risk of being disqualified, before applying the Million Dollar Dream on Vega, something he's put away various WWF superstars with over the past couple of months. As WWF Superstars returned from its' final commercial break, Vega began to mount a comeback, Savio nailing Austin with a spinebuster out of nowhere, and Vega went for the Caribbean Kick, just for Ted Dibiase to pull the middle rope down! The "Million Dollar Man" showboated to the fans' boos, but Vega landed on his feet on the floor, then laying out Dibiase with a vicious right hand! The fans cheered, but that's when Austin kicked Vega right into the guard rail at ringside, and Austin then grabbed Vega and flapjacked him face-first into the ring steps! Austin dragged Vega's lifeless carcass into the ring, applying the Million Dollar Dream for Vega to pass out!
The fans booed, as Steve Austin celebrated his win this morning on Superstars, "Stone Cold" with his hand raised by Ted Dibiase, as Austin had given the Million Dollar Corporation a vital win against one of their opponents come WrestleMania, Savio Vega! Austin and Dibiase celebrated, as Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler promoted WWF Monday Night RAW's big two hour edition this Monday, WWF Superstars going off the air. | 00:59 |
| NEXT WEEK: THE BRITISH BULLDOG CHALLENGES AHMED JOHNSON TO ARM-WRESTLING; MARTY JANNETTY TESTS OUT HIS NEW PARTNER AGAINST THE BODYDONNAS; "DOUBLE J" JEFF JARRETT, AGENT DEAN DOUGLAS AND HUNTER HEARST HELMSLEY BATTLE THE GODWINNS AND FATU; GOLDUST, BOB HOLLY AND ALDO MONTOYA, PLUS MORE! |
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Post by snickelodeon on Mar 3, 2014 20:07:03 GMT -5
Quick reply, great to see this back. Your proposed WCW diary could have been great but it would almost impossible to have 2 so indepth diaries going on at one point and it would have been a shame if you sacked this off in favour of WCW after how much hard work you have put into it.
I'm still over the moon about the 3 way decision but it will be a great match and the highlight of week 12 for me was the Owen/Bret confrontation and then the HBK phone in on Superstars. WrestleMania's Main Event is starting to feel like a big match.
WrestleMania is shaping up seems like Diesel is going to put Warrior over on the way out which is a smart booking decision.
Good to have you back, check out my TNA diary because your opinion has some merit too it April 03 will be posted shortly, cheers
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Post by DTP. on Mar 7, 2014 12:15:29 GMT -5
THE CHEAT SHEET Written by Marc Pearson on Monday, March 25, 1996
- Marc Mero has signed with the World Wrestling Federation, and shall most likely debut via video packages from April 1, 1996 onwards (April 1 being the start of his contract). Mero is a former multiple time WCW World Television Champion, best known for his antics in World Championship Wrestling where he was known as the ever-flamboyant crossdresser, Johnny B. Badd. It will be interesting whether Mero continues with his streak of bizarrely unique gimmicks coming into the WWF, or if he will be given a more serious role in a time where the WWF lacks a large, uppercard-dominant roster.
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated recently put out a column on 50 Hot Questions used to survey wrestlers, referees, officials and others about their perception of the business. Here were some of the results. - Who is the best wrestler in the world? - Shawn Michaels 16% - Bret Hart 14% - Owen Hart 13% - If you could watch the matches of only one wrestler, who would it be? - Shawn Michaels 17% - Sabu 15% - Ric Flair 10% - If you could watch the matches of only one tag team, who would it be? - The Road Warriors 30% - The Steiner Brothers 16% - The Midnight Express 9% - Jeff Jarrett and Dean Douglas 2% - Which North American promotion delivers the most high-quality wrestling? - WCW 48% - WWF 39% - ECW 11% - Which has the most important World Championship belt? WWF World 52% - WCW World 48% - Who controls Monday nights? WCW Nitro 48% - WWF RAW 42% - Who is the most underrated wrestler in the world? - Dean Douglas 12% - Eddie Guerrero 11% - Dan Severn 9% - Who is the most overrated wrestler in the world? - Lex Luger 40% - Sid 30% - The Undertaker 9%
- WCW Monday Nitro defeated WWF Monday Night RAW this week with a 3.5 rating to a 3.3 rating. This hurts the WWF, as they approach WrestleMania in over a week's time. It should be interesting how WWF RAW does when it becomes two hours next week against one hour of Nitro. Rumor has it that WCW officials have been thinking about moving Nitro to 10/9 CT, putting it in a head-to-head confrontation against the second hour of RAW.
- WWF Monday Night RAW this past week aired on 3/18/1996. In results from the show: - The Undertaker def. The Brooklyn Brawler. - Dean Douglas def. Phineas I. Godwinn. - Shawn Michaels def. Jeff Jarrett
- WCW Monday Nitro this past week aired on 3/18/1996. In results from the card: - Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage def. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson in a Texas Tornado match. - The Road Warriors def. The Nasty Boys. - The Booty Man def. Kevin Sullivan. - Lex Luger def. Loch Ness by count-out to retain the WCW World Television Championship.
- WCW Uncensored aired live on pay-per-view on 03/24/1996. The results for the show are as follows: - Hulk Hogan def. Ric Flair to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel-Cage match. - Hulk Hogan def. Arn Anderson in a Steel-Cage match. - Sting & Lex Luger def. The Road Warriors to win the WCW World Tag Team Championship in a Street Fight. - Randy Savage def. Chris Benoit in a Falls Count Anywhere match. - The Giant def. Loch Ness. - The Booty Man def. Diamond Dallas Page. - Harlem Heat def. The Nasty Boys. - Konnan def. Eddie Guerrero to retain the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.
- MOTN: Savage/Benoit. - DUD: Giant/Ness.
- WWF WrestleMania XII airs on pay-per-view on 03/31/1996. The current card for the show is as follows: - Bret Hart vs Owen Hart vs Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship. - The Undertaker vs Mankind. - The Ultimate Warrior vs Diesel. - Goldust vs Razor Ramon in a Falls Count Anywhere match. - Yokozuna vs Vader. - Ahmed Johnson vs The British Bulldog. - Sid, Steve Austin & Sean Waltman vs Jake Roberts, Savio Vega & Tatanka. - Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas vs The Godwinns for the WWF Tag Team Championships. - Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs Fatu. (spec.)
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Post by DTP. on Mar 20, 2014 11:46:48 GMT -5
THE GORILLA POSITION Written by Sean Pope on Monday, March 25, 1996
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN AUGUSTA, GA - March 18, 1996 [6,750] Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels def. Owen Hart & The British Bulldog The Undertaker def. Mankind by disqualification Tatanka def. Sid The Godwinns def. Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas by count-out; Jarrett & Douglas retain the WWF Tag Team Championships Razor Ramon vs Goldust in a No-Disqualification match ended in a no-contest James Bradshaw def. Fatu Marty Jannetty & Leif Cassidy def. The Bodydonnas Mankind def. Bob Holly Sean Waltman, Steve Austin & Hunter Hearst Helmsley def. Jake Roberts, Savio Vega & Aldo Montoya
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN SAVANNAH, GA - March 19, 1996 [7,000] Bret Hart & Shawn Michaels def. Owen Hart & The British Bulldog The Undertaker def. Diesel by disqualification Steve Austin def. Jake Roberts The Godwinns def. Jeff Jarrett & Dean Douglas by count-out Razor Ramon vs Goldust in a No-Disqualification match ended in a no-contest James Bradshaw def. Fatu Marty Jannetty & Leif Cassidy def. The Bodydonnas Mankind def. Bob Holly Sean Waltman, Sid & Hunter Hearst Helmsley def. Tatanka, Savio Vega & Aldo Montoya
WWF @ THE CIVIC CENTER IN FLORENCE, SC - March 20, 1996 [6,000] Bret Hart def. Owen Hart to retain the WWF Championship Savio Vega def. Sid Mankind def. The Undertaker by disqualification Sean Waltman def. Tatanka to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson def. Vader & The British Bulldog Diesel def. Razor Ramon The Bodydonnas def. The Hardy Boys Jeff Jarrett, Dean Douglas & James Bradshaw def. The Godwinns & Duke Droese Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF @ THE COLISEUM IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SC - March 21, 1996 [8,000] Bret Hart vs the Undertaker for the WWF Championship ended in a no contest Savio Vega def. Sid Mankind def. Aldo Montoya Sean Waltman def. Savio Vega to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Shawn Michaels def. Owen Hart in a Steel-Cage match Ahmed Johnson def. Vader by disqualification Diesel def. Razor Ramon The Bodydonnas def. The Hardy Boys Jeff Jarrett, Dean Douglas & James Bradshaw def. The Godwinns & Duke Droese Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF @ THE CROWN CENTER IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC - March 22, 1996 [6,500] Bret Hart def. Owen Hart to retain the WWF Championship Savio Vega def. Sid Mankind def. The Undertaker by disqualification Sean Waltman def. Tatanka to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson def. Vader & The British Bulldog Diesel def. Razor Ramon The Bodydonnas def. The Hardy Boys Jeff Jarrett, Dean Douglas & James Bradshaw def. The Godwinns & Duke Droese Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF @ THE SUNDOME IN TAMPA, FL - March 23, 1996 [10,000] Bret Hart vs the Undertaker for the WWF Championship ended in a no contest Savio Vega def. Sid Mankind def. Aldo Montoya Sean Waltman def. Savio Vega to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship Owen Hart def. Shawn Michaels in a Steel-Cage match Ahmed Johnson def. Vader by disqualification Diesel def. Razor Ramon The Bodydonnas def. The Hardy Boys Jeff Jarrett, Dean Douglas & James Bradshaw def. The Godwinns & Duke Droese Fatu def. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2014 11:25:40 GMT -5
First off I like the layout that you've used for all your shows. It's concise, easy to follow, and it makes it so that you always know what's going on.
I have to say I'm intrigued by your card for Wrestlemania XII, which is one of the first Wrestlemanias I remember getting to watch live as it happened. Certainly looking forward to see what you pull off there, especially with the imminent departures of some of your top talent.
Look forward to more!
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Post by DTP. on Apr 8, 2014 13:07:21 GMT -5
WWF WrestleMania RAW - March 25, 1996 The Freeman Coliseum - San Antonio, TX
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | Vince McMahon narrated how we were only six days away from WrestleMania XII, the biggest event in sports entertainment. He promoted Monday Night RAW tonight in the opening video package, the first ever two-hour edition of RAW in its two year history, and how it is going to be a huge show, topped off with the biggest main event in RAW history, when WWF Champion Bret Hart teams up with an unlikely ally in his WrestleMania opponent Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson to do battle with Owen Hart, the British Bulldog, and the "Mastodon" Vader! Plus, the Undertaker will take on "The Outlaw" James Bradshaw; Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley go up against WrestleMania opponents Razor Ramon and Fatu; Sean Waltman will defend his WWF Intercontinental Championship; And Diesel, Yokozuna and many more are scheduled to appear on this colossal show, not far away from WrestleMania! The opening video package aired for Monday Night RAW, before we cut to the Freeman Coliseum, where fans were on their feet. Vince McMahon, Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, once again highlighting WrestleMania being a mere six days away. They ran down the card as Jerry Lawler announced that tonight was going to be big, because he was going to be involved! McMahon and Ross questioned this. | 00:02 | 2 | WWF Intercontinental Championship - Sean Waltman (c) (w/Ted Dibiase) vs "The Native American" Tatanka [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] Tatanka was able to get a victory over Sean Waltman in non-title action a few weeks ago on WWF television, and now here we were, six days before a six-man tag team collision between Sean Waltman, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "Sycho" Sid of the Million Dollar Corporation, against Tatanka, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega. Ted Dibiase came out to ringside with Waltman, who seemed quite egotistical going into this match with Tatanka, stalling a lot before the initial lock up, which Tatanka managed to get the better of! The Kid flipped out and continued to stall, slipping out to ringside to taunt the San Antonio crowd further. Tatanka soon continued to work away at the WWF Intercontinental Champion, using his Native American charm to powerhouse Waltman around the ring, and also fend off the "Million Dollar Man" whenever he attempted to get involved. Ted Dibiase's presence at ringside however soon led to Waltman kicking Tatanka in the back of the leg, allowing Waltman to get an opening in wearing down Tatanka and taking down his larger foe. Waltman continued to weaken the leg of the challenger, the "Native American" slow to survive it, as the fans in the Freeman Coliseum were eager to see a new champion crowned. Tatanka attempted to make a comeback, clubbing at Waltman repeatedly, but the roundhouse kick cut off Tatanka, allowing Waltman to batter away at the leg of Tatanka even further, soon applying some form of Indian Deathlock on the "Native American". Waltman continued to mock Tatanka in the hold, before the challenger used his long arm to club Waltman, and get out of the hold! Limping around, Tatanka made his comeback ritual, strutting around the ring and getting ready for the Tomahawk Chop, connecting! Tatanka was setting up for the Native American Drop, but Waltman was pulled off by the foot by Dibiase, allowing Waltman to slip out of the ring. Waltman and Dibiase retreated up the aisleway to loud boos, the WWF Intercontinental Champion perhaps once away getting away from a match! Tatanka followed the pair and took both of them down, before suddenly Steve Austin and Sid came from backstage, double-teaming Tatanka and causing the disqualification! "The Native American" Tatanka def. WWF Sean Waltman by disqualifcation; Waltman retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship [08:16] **
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin got on top of Tatanka and wrecklessly pounded away at the "Native American" as the fans booed, the "Million Dollar Man" cackling away in the background! Austin soon picked a weary Tatanka to his feet, just for Sean Waltman to lay him out with the 1-2-3 Kick! Waltman obnoxiously taunted the fans further, when "Sycho" Sid attempted to pick Tatanka up for the dreaded Powerbomb on the floor, before suddenly Jake Roberts and Savio Vega, appeared, brawling with Waltman and Austin! Dibiase had the Corporation retreat, as Roberts and Vega remained to aid a physically harmed Tatanka on the aisleway! | 00:13 | 3 | An advertisement aired, promoting the WWF Slammy Awards, live this Saturday night from 7/8 CT only on the USA Network. | 00:14 | 4 | Razor Ramon and Fatu were soon shown walking down a corridor, and up next they will go up against Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust in big tag team action before the falls count anywhere match this Sunday! | 00:14 | - | Commercial Break | 00:17 | 5 | A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania III, from the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, the biggest event in sports entertainment history, where 93,000 fans packed into the Silverdome setting a huge attendance record to witness the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan defeat Andre the Giant to retain the WWF Championship, overcoming the odds and even body slamming the Giant. Additionally the show featured the greatest WWF Intercontinental Championship match ever, where Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeated "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
| 00:18 | 6 | We returned to Monday Night RAW, where Todd Pettingill was standing by with the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, who seemed quite prepared for the big six-man tag team match coming up later tonight. Pettingill hyped up the match before getting into things, when he asked Shawn about last week, and whether tonight he could trust Bret "Hitman" Hart being on the same team. Shawn talked about how everybody has their ropes twisted, because Bret and Owen are reuniting before Owen suddenly decides to give the "Hitman" a beating - so what is there to do? Just let the "Heartbreak Kid" stay out of the picture? Michaels told Todd that he came out for Bret's well being, because he doesn't want his win at WrestleMania XII to be tainted by the WWF Champion being hurt beforehand - so he made the save. He said he respects Bret, and he doesn't get what his problem is, but that might just be his pride. Shawn directed his attention towards tonight, talking about the big match, the biggest opposition, and how tonight, he needs to stay focused and everyone on his team needs to stay focused if they want to make it to Sunday night in one piece. | 00:19 | 7 | "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon & "Make A Difference" Fatu def. "The Bizarre One" Goldust & "The Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley (w/Marlena & Elizabeth Hilden) by count-out [06:25] [+00:03 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Elizabeth Hilden were already in the ring as we returned, as this was quite the bizarre pairing of Goldust and Hunter Hearst Helmsley, but they seemed to cooperate well against their opponents for tonight, as it was announced during this match that "Make A Difference" Fatu and the "Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley would square off on the Free 4-All live before WrestleMania XII. Razor Ramon seemed more fired up than ever in this match as he started off with Helmsley, Ramon showing his motivation for Sunday, when he finally gets to get his hands on Goldust, who seemed too frightened to get in the ring. Fatu continued the dominance as he got the tag and pounded away at Helmsley, but it was the distraction from the "Bizarre One" that allowed Helmsley to gain momentum, catching him with a spinebuster. Helmsley and Goldust worked over Fatu momentarily, but before long Razor Ramon got the hot tag, as Helmsley tagged in Goldust, but as Goldust and Razor got into the ring and squared up, Goldust stomped the foot of Razor before darting out of the ring! Goldust and Marlena steadily hurried up the aisleway, as Ramon was left in the ring completely angered! Referee Earl Hebner threw the match out.
The crowd booed as Goldust and Marlena disappeared into the backstage area, as Hunter Hearst Helmsley stood up on the outside of the ring, and Razor Ramon and Fatu looked hungry! Elizabeth Hilden tried to aid Helmsley, but "Make A Difference" left the ring, and grabbed Helmsley, aiding him into the ring! Helmsley received more poundings from Ramon, before Fatu caught Helmsley with the Samoan Shuffle Kick! Razor then dragged Helmsley back up, and dropped him with the Razor's Edge! Razor may not have gotten his hands on Goldust, but this could be a sign of things to come when it's falls count anywhere this Sunday!
| 00:29 | - | Commercial Break | 00:32 | 8 | An advertisement aired, promoting WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view this Sunday night. | 00:33 | 9 | We returned to Monday Night RAW, as the theme of "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel was playing, and Diesel was making his way down to the ring for his match-up tonight ahead of his big challenge with the returning Ultimate Warrior this Sunday night. Footage was shown from WWF Superstars where recently Diesel defeated an imitation of the Ultimate Warrior, and crushed him in under a minute, perhaps a sign of things to come at WrestleMania. Diesel got into the ring and took the microphone as he began to talk about how he's been around for three years now, and he has seen many people come and go. He has seen the best of the best and the worst of the worst, and he has won and lost so many things. Like some people think that he's lost the respect of his fans, but in actual fact, he's lost respect for his fans! Diesel talked about how he was on top of the world one year ago as WWF Champion, and since then everything has gone downhill. Diesel talked about Mr Perfect and the Ultimate Warrior, two guys living in the past. Diesel talked about how Diesel Power was still on top, and on Sunday the Warrior will humiliate himself when he gets in the ring with "Big Daddy Cool". | 00:35 | 10 | "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel def. "Spark Plugg" Bob Holly [01:27] [+00:01 for Holly's entrance; +00:01 for aftermath] Bob Holly has not been seen on Monday Night RAW recently, but he was in the wrong position on the other side of the ring as "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel tonight. Holly tried his hardest to take down the seven-foot Diesel, but Diesel Power prevailed, as Diesel took out his frustrations on the Ultimate Warrior out on poor "Spark Plugg", the NASCAR racer still managing to put up a bit of a fight before Diesel just took him out with the big boot! Diesel followed up, and not long after, the Jackknife Powerbomb put Holly away.
Diesel's hand was raised in victory as the fans continued to boo throughout San Antonio. However, as the referee then went to check on "Spark Plugg"s condition, Diesel decided that he wasn't through! Diesel picked Bob Holly up to his feet with the greatest of ease, before taking him back down to the mat with the Jackknife Powerbomb again! Diesel was gearing for a third one as the crowd booed, before suddenly the lights went out, and the theme of the Ultimate Warrior hit! The fans exploded, as a video package aired, showing Warrior prior to his return, and Warrior's voice was suddenly heard throughout the Freeman Coliseum saying "Sunday, Diesel Power dies!" Diesel went bezerk, leaving quickly. | 00:38 | 11 | In the backstage area, Dok Hendrix was standing by with Camp Cornette, as Hendrix wanted to get some comments from James E. Cornette and his cavalry before the huge six-man tag team match later tonight. Cornette cut Hendrix off, talking about how tonight is a huge night, but this week is even huger, because after this Sunday night his family will be the biggest thing going in the World Wrestling Federation, they will be running the show! Cornette talked about how the British Bulldog will be the victor in his encounter against the biggest hothead in the WWF, Ahmed Johnson, and he will prove himself to be the strongest superstar at that, because that rookie needs to learn a thing or two about respect. Cornette continued, talking about how his "Mastodon" Vader will prove himself to be much more dominant when he takes care of business and finally puts that big fat hog Yokozuna out of his misery. And Owen Hart, the "King of Harts" will defeat the two faces of the World Wrestling Federation, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels; and he will bring the WWF Championship to Camp Cornette! Cornette said they'd be running the house, before Hendrix mentioned about Owen, asking where he was: only the Bulldog and Vader were with Jim tonight. Cornette told Hendrix that Owen has a lot of thinking to do before his match up and therefore doesn't want to be disturbed. Cornette then ordered Hendrix to leave so that they could prepare for tonight. | 00:40 | - | Commercial Break | 00:43 | 12 | Henry O. Godwinn (w/Phineous I. Godwinn & Hillbilly Jim) def. WWF Tag Team Champion "Double J" Jeff Jarrett (w/Dean Douglas) [06:23] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] Six days ahead of their WWF Tag Team Championship match, we saw Henry O. Godwinn and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett square off, and unlike last week where Phineous Godwinn and Dean Douglas squared off, Henry and Jarrett's allies were actually at ringside tonight to ensure a clean, even fight. Henry managed to get the better of Jarrett early on using some fierce haymakers and proving that the Godwinns could be credible WWF Tag Team Champions, but that all changed when Jarrett kicked Godwinn in the leg and soon quickly went to work on it, relentlessly pounding away at it in hopes of soon going for the Figure-Four Leglock. Phineous and Hillbilly Jim tried to get the fans behind the hog farmer, as Henry soon slowly made a comeback, trying to gasp for her and walk on the bad leg, and he did by using his roughhouse style, pounding away at Jarrett and catching "Double J" off guard with the Slop Drop, allowing the Godwinns to get a victory over a WWF Tag Team Champion!
The crowd cheered, as Henry O. Godwinn was about to celebrate his victory when suddenly Agent Dean Douglas slipped into the ring, slamming the WWF Tag Team Championship belt into the back of Henry's cranium! The fans in San Antonio booed, when Phineous I. Godwinn and Hillbilly Jim rushed into the ring, forcing Douglas to grab a semi-conscious Jarrett and pull him out to ringside. The Godwinns were victorious tonight, but could this be the same result on Sunday? | 00:48 | 13 | At ringside, Vince McMahon and Jim Ross were discussing what had already transpired tonight on Monday Night RAW, as they talked about the happenings in the first hour before moving on to discuss what was still to come, as in our main event we are scheduled to see WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart team up with WrestleMania opponent Shawn Michaels and Ahmed Johnson to take on Camp Cornette; the "King of Harts" Owen Hart, the "Mastodon" Vader and the British Bulldog!; Plus, as just announced by WWF President Mr Perfect, impacted by earlier tonight where "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "Sycho" Sid attacked Tatanka and nearly took him out of action, it will see Sid and Steve Austin taking on Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; We are also scheduled to hear from the WWF Champion Bret Hart, but up next, the Undertaker will be in action as the "Deadman" takes on the tough Texan, James Bradshaw! | 00:49 | - | Commercial Break | 00:52 | 14 | A video package aired focused on the Ultimate Warrior, who returns this Sunday at WrestleMania XII! | 00:53 | 15 | The Undertaker (w/Paul Bearer) def. "The Outlaw" James Bradshaw (w/Uncle Zebekiah) [10:12] [+00:02 for entrances; +00:01 for aftermath] With so much pressure on the back of the Undertaker and Paul Bearer in recent weeks, this was the "Deadman"s first opportunity to vent his anger and frustration in the ring in a match. With Mankind inevitably watching this match, it was only a matter of when and where Mankind would come from to confront the "Phenom" with just six days away from Mankind's debut, the showdown between the deranged man in the leather mask and the dark lord. James Bradshaw, the newcomer didn't allow Undertaker to walk all over him either, however, as Bradshaw showed his true tenacity against the former WWF Champion, firing away at him with plenty of hard-hitting punches - just to whip Undertaker into the ropes for him to come back into the flying clothesline! Undertaker continued the pounding on Bradshaw, but when he went for the Old School at one point, Bradshaw dragged him off and continued to go to work on the Undertaker. Bradshaw almost took the "Phenom" down with the fallaway slam, but Undertaker suddenly came back to life and continued to pound away at Bradshaw, the two engaging in a competitive fistfight. Bradshaw raked the eyes of the Undertaker and went to the top rope for an axe handle, but 'Taker caught him as he came off, dropping him with a Chokeslam resulting in the three count!
The fans cheered as the Undertaker taunted in the ring, the "Phenom" celebrating beside Paul Bearer, as the lights dimmed, but Mankind's maniacal laughter could be heard throughout the Freeman Coliseum! 'Taker was defensive, as Bearer seemed frightened, but Mankind's voice could be heard saying that his debut would be a dominant one, and that after years of knowing and studying the "Phenom", he would fall once and for all this Sunday at WrestleMania! | 01:06 | 16 | An advertisement aired, promoting WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view this Sunday. | 01:07 | - | Commercial Break | 01:10 | 17 | We returned to Monday Night RAW, where Todd Pettingill was seated beside the World Wrestling Federation Champion Bret Hart in his locker room, as Pettingill ran down the timeline that led us to tonight, the teased reuniting of himself and severed brother Owen Hart - just for the "King of Harts" to outsmart his older brother and leave him weaker going into WrestleMania; and the dissension with the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels setting us up for tonight's huge six-man tag team match. Bret talked about how he has a lot to say about his opponents tonight and for WrestleMania - and that he is ready for anything and everything - he has waited for this night for almost all of his life, even more than he did WrestleMania X, and when he won the WWF Championship for the first time ever. Bret talked about how he is tired of Owen trying to stick his nose where it doesn't belong, and how he thinks that he is such a huge threat to his reign as the man, the number one guy in the WWF - but he isn't, and this Sunday he was going to prove it. As for Shawn Michaels, he may be one heck of an athlete, definitely one of the best - but he needs to stay out of the "Hitman"s business, because he doesn't need anyone's help, and this Sunday, he will show Shawn Michaels, Owen Hart, Mr Perfect and everyone in the World Wrestling Federation and outside of the World Wrestling Federation that he isn't ready to give up his WWF Championship, and he will remain the leader of the New Generation because he is the Best There Is, the Best There Was, and the Best There Ever Will Be. | 01:13 | 18 | "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & "Sycho" Sid (w/Ted Dibiase) vs Jake "The Snake" Roberts & "The Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega (w/Revelations) [+00:02 for entrances] After the double team attack earlier on tonight by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "Sycho" Sid on the "Native American" Tatanka, it was Jake Roberts and Savio Vega who got involved, making the rescue for Tatanka. Mr Perfect signed the match earlier tonight for this tag team match to take place, as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Savio Vega started off, Austin showing off his increasing intensity in the ring by taking down Vega recklessly and pounding away at him, but the "Puerto Rican Superman" soon fired back with his quickness, Vega almost going for the Caribbean Kick early on just for Austin to dodge it, tagging in "Sycho" Sid - a man who Vega had once gotten an upset victory against. Sid used his size to wear down Vega, as Jake Roberts seemed desperate to make the tag, Jerry Lawler continuing to run down the "Snake" on commentary to Vince McMahon's chagrin. Sid and Austin double-teamed away at the Puerto Rican, Austin cursing quite a lot, which caused Vince to apologise for. Austin and Sid dissected the arm of Vega, but suddenly Savio had a second breath, firing back courageously, just for Austin to cut him off once more with a huge clothesline! Returning from the break, Austin and Sid continued to work away at the arm of Vega, as Ted Dibiase watched on from ringside, his Million Dollar Corporation seemingly having all of the right tools as of late against Tatanka earlier tonight, and now Savio Vega. Sid went for the Powerbomb at long last, but Savio managed to slip out of it and stun Sid with a Caribbean Kick! Sid was stunned and trying to stay on his feet, and that's when Vega nailed a second one! Vega got the hot tag to Jake, and Roberts pounded away at Sid before going at it with Steve Austin! Roberts and Sid were legal, as Roberts had his sights set on Austin who rolled out to the floor - and that's when Jerry Lawler stood up and cracked a beer bottle over the head of Roberts! The referee was distracted, as Sid soon rolled over and covered, giving the Corporation the win! "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & "Sycho" Sid def. Jake "The Snake" Roberts & "The Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega [13:46 - exceeded one commercial break]
The crowd booed loudly as Jerry "The King" Lawler clapped his hands, applauding the Million Dollar Corporation on their victory as if he hadn't even done anything. Lawler sat down as Vince McMahon and Jim Ross were confused as to why Lawler just did what he did! Jake Roberts remained unconscious in the ring, as "Sycho" Sid and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's hands were raised in victory alongside Ted Dibiase. Savio Vega got into the ring to aid to "The Snake", but the bottom line is whether Roberts is fit for competition this Sunday night! Jerry Lawler had just screwed Jake Roberts, six days away from WrestleMania! | 01:28 | 19 | In the backstage area, Dok Hendrix had managed to catch up with the "King of Harts" Owen Hart at last, Owen seemingly prepared for the upcoming six-man tag team match in just a few moments when Dok came to ask Owen for a few comments regarding tonight and Sunday. Owen talked about how he hasn't been entirely with it these past few weeks, because he's finally realising his dream and approaching the top of the World Wrestling Federation - and he plans on breaking through that glass ceiling his brother Bret has put him under in the past - Owen talked about how he fooled Bret to bring him down to his level last week, and he plans to do it again this Sunday, because the "Hitman" needs to realise that his time is over, and it's now his time to shine! Owen talked about how Shawn Michaels can try to make his boyhood dream look better than his, but this Sunday it will be a different story - Owen will make his family proud by defeating his phony older brother and that pretty boy Shawn Michaels, because he has the IT factor, and will leave WrestleMania the WWF Champion. Enough is enough, it's time for a change! Owen walked away, ready for the main event. | 01:29 | 20 | An advertisement aired, promoting the WWF Slammy Awards of 1996, live on the USA Network on Saturday night, 9/8 CT. | 01:30 | - | Commercial Break | 01:33 | 21 | Childhood photos of the Hart Family kids were shown, focusing primarily around a younger Bret Hart and an even younger Owen. Several photos appeared of Owen Hart throughout his youth growing up in the Hart House in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This transitioned into Owen Hart talking about how he used to look up to his brother Bret, he used to idolise him. He was the youngest of the family, and Bret was among his brothers in terms of who he looked up to. Flash-forward to Survivor Series 1993, where Owen was the only Hart eliminated from the team of brothers, leading to Owen's bitterness towards the "Hitman". Owen talked about how he found out the hard way that his brother was crooked, that his brother was greedy, that his brother was a piece of garbage. Owen vowed from that moment on that he would become better than his brother, become the better "Best There Is, Best There Was, Best There Ever Will Be". Several clips of Owen running up the mountains in Calgary was shown, as did footage of the "King of Harts" beating his brother Bret at WrestleMania X, winning the 1994 King of the Ring tournament, and winning the 1996 Royal Rumble. Owen talked about how it's a lot more personal than it was before - he wanted to be better than Bret, but now he gets the chance to prove it. Owen talked about how he's going to cement his legacy as the best Hart of all time, and the best World Wrestling Federation Champion of all time. It's in his blood to be the best, and he's going to prove it on March 31st. After a flashback to Owen kicking Shawn Michaels' head off with the enzuigiri last November, Owen talked about how he has a rival in his way, the "Heartbreak Kid", the "Boy Toy". Owen talked about how he's ready to take Shawn out of the game one more time, and he's going to destroy Shawn's hopes and dreams as well - he's going to kill the boyhood dream of Shawn Michaels. Because Owen Hart's destiny is to become the WWF Champion on the grandest stage of them all - WrestleMania.
| 01:34 | 22 | We cut to the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon walking down a corridor ready to leave the building before being interrupted by Todd Pettingill. Todd asked for some comments from Razor before he left the building. Razor told Todd that this Sunday, Goldust is a dead man. He's going to suffer the wrath of a mad man with a lot of fiery, pent up anger. Ramon talked about how he was screwed out of the WWF Intercontinental Champion because of him, and how he would teach that creep a lesson once and for all. But once WrestleMania is out of the way and over with, he was going to set his eyes on something bigger and better than the WWF Intercontinental Championship - the World Wrestling Federation Championship. | 01:36 | 23 | An advertisement aired, promoting WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view this Sunday night. | 01:37 | - | Commercial Break | 01:41 | 24 | Mr Perfect was shown walking down a corridor, but the WWF President was suddenly stopped by none other than "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel. Perfect glanced up at him and told him that he was a busy man. Diesel shook his hand and glared at the much smaller former WWF Intercontinental Champion. Diesel told Perfect that once he takes care of the Ultimate Warrior on Sunday, he was going to take care of the President. Perfect told Diesel he'd book him an appointment, before calmly walking away.
| 01:41 | 25 | We returned to Monday Night RAW, where Vince McMahon and Jim Ross were shown asking Jerry Lawler what the meaning of that was, and what was the point of taking out Jake "The Snake" Roberts like that. Lawler cackled, talking about how he's sick of seeing that old man with the snake get in the ring, and be all righteous with his religious antics! Lawler talked about Jake's demons, how he loved to party and loved to drink - and he just thought he'd give Jake a little trip down memory lane! McMahon and Ross then gave WrestleMania XII a quick rundown, live on pay-per-view this Sunday night! | 01:42 | 26 | WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels & "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson vs "The King of Harts" Owen Hart, the British Bulldog & "The Mastodon" Vader (w/James E. Cornette) [+00:02 for entrances; +00:02 for aftermath] The biggest main event in Monday Night RAW history was here, and it was explosive: Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart worked as a masterful combination, brought on from their past endeavours in the awesome tag teams in the Rockers and the Hart Foundation, and they were joined by the explosive rookie, all 300-pounds of the "Pearl River Powerhouse". All six men started off in the ring brawling, as Ahmed Johnson traded blows with his WrestleMania opponent, the British Bulldog, Bret Hart targeted the brother that played with his mind last Monday night, Owen, and Shawn Michaels used his agility against Vader. It was a barnburner for sure, and the crowd loved every second of it as the referee seemingly could not find control of this all-star line-up, all imploding just six days away from the grandest stage of them all! Bret and Owen brawled out to ringside, where the "King of Harts" managed to get an opening on Bret, repeatedly kicking him and sending him into the steel steps; meanwhile Vader managed to get the better of the "Heartbreak Kid" in the ring with his massive bear-like fists; and Ahmed Johnson managed to clear house of the Bulldog! Ahmed Johnson then had the crowd reeling more, as he managed to clothesline Vader with such authority that the "Mastodon" fell backwards through the middle rope to the floor! Owen ran away from Bret, as Camp Cornette went back to the drawing board at ringside, James E. Cornette shouting directions everywhere at his men! The brawl continued, with all six meeting up one more time in the ring, and all hell continued to break loose in the Freeman Coliseum! Shawn and Bret double-teamed on Vader in the corner, as Owen Hart aided his brother-in-law the British Bulldog with taking care of Ahmed Johnson - but at one point when Owen and Bulldog attempted to hit a double suplex on Johnson, the "Pearl River Powerhouse" overpowered and suplexed the both of them at the same time! The brawl became a massacre, as Vader soon fired back, taking Johnson down with a big splash from one side of the ring to the other in the corner, and Vader continued by setting up for the Vader Bomb on Shawn Michaels! Owen then suddenly caught the World Wrestling Federation Champion Bret with an enzuigiri, Owen having taken out his brother with that lethal kick! Bret fell down next to Michaels as Vader went up for the Vader Bomb - but suddenly Mr Fuji was shown leading Yokozuna down to the ring! The "Mighty" Yokozuna was back, bandaged foot and a limp and all, Yokozuna making the crowd explode! Vader stopped at the sight of him, and simply stared him down, as Camp Cornette gathered up a wall against the 600-pounder! Suddenly Camp Cornette went after the big man, the former WWF Champion taking them all out! Yokozuna was aided by Ahmed Johnson, who sent Bulldog out of the ring, and Yokozuna traded blows with Vader, the two giants going right at it! Shawn Michaels and Owen went at it once more before the "King of Harts" low blowed Shawn and rolled out of the ring! Vader then escaped the clutches of Yokozuna, Cornete pleading with Vader to wait until WrestleMania! WWF Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels & "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson vs Camp Cornette went to a no contest [12:19]
The crowd cheered as Camp Cornette retreated to the back, Owen Hart vowing to Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels from the aisle that he would fulfil his destiny at WrestleMania XII! Yokozuna, Mr Fuji, Ahmed Johnson, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels remained in the ring as the fans applauded the biggest stars of the World Wrestling Federation - but as Bret was handed his WWF Championship by referee Earl Hebner, the "Heartbreak Kid" stopped Bret in his tracks, the two sharing an intense staredown, before Shawn walked out. Bret shook hands with longtime rival Yokozuna and raised hands with Yokozuna, Fuji and Johnson as McMahon promoted WrestleMania. | 01:58 | 27 | A video package aired, promoting the Triple Threat match between the World Wrestling Federation Champion Bret "Hitman" Hart, the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, and the "King of Harts" Owen Hart this Sunday at WrestleMania XII - live on pay-per-view this Sunday night! | 02:00 |
WWF Superstars - March 30, 1996 The American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, TX
Segment | Description | Timeline | 1 | We kick off WWF Superstars this morning with a shot of various fans lurking around a venue in Anaheim, California, and Todd Pettingill is among them, as Pettingill talked about how the stage is set for WrestleMania XII tomorrow night from the Arrowhead Pond, talking about how everyone is excited here at WWF WrestleMania Weekend, talking about some of the festivities at this prestigious event. He talked to several fans about who was going to be victorious this Sunday and which match they were looking forward to, before talking about how this morning on Superstars first off we have huge six-man tag team action in place as the "Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley teams with the WWF Tag Team Champions Jeff Jarrett and Dean Douglas to take on "Make A Difference" Fatu and the Godwinns; plus, the British Bulldog will challenge Ahmed Johnson to an arm wrestling contest, plus more featuring Goldust, Bob Holly, Aldo Montoya and more on Superstars. | 00:01 | 2 | The opening video package for WWF Superstars aired, before we cut to the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas; where Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler welcomed us to the show, talking about how we had such a great night lined up tomorrow for WrestleMania XII, and how great a weekend it is already, with events taking place in Anaheim, California including tonight, where we will see the 1996 Slammy Awards take place, but first of all, six-man tag team action on Superstars. | 00:02 | 3 | "The Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley & WWF Tag Team Champions "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas (w/Elizabeth Hilden) def. "Make A Difference" Fatu & The Godwinns (w/Hillbilly Jim) [07:31] [+00:02 for Helmsley, Jarrett & Douglas' entrances] A star-studded opening contest to kick things off this morning on Superstars, as Hunter Hearst Helmsley was a mere six days away from facing "Make A Difference" Fatu on the Free 4-All prior to WrestleMania XII, whereas the Godwinns, Henry and Phineas were getting ready to do battle with the WWF Tag Team Champions. Fatu started off strong with Dean Douglas, the tough Samoan using his street fighting abilities to combat the highly creative former teacher, Dean Douglas. Fatu and the Godwinns blended well, working away at Douglas, before a rake to the eyes of Phineas allowed "Double J" to get in there, and Jarrett went straight to work on one-half of his WrestleMania opponents. Jarrett tagged in Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who previously had business with Henry O. Godwinn, but Helmsley firstly had to take care of Phineas, and that's exactly what they did, keeping Phineas isolated from his teammates, as Hillbilly Jim watched on with a piglet in his hands; Fatu and Henry meanwhile trying to get the crowd behind Phineas. Helmsley had Phineas in a sleeper hold, but Phineas finally broke out of it by clobbering Helmsley, and he managed to make the tag to Henry! Henry pounded through his former rival Helmsley, continuing with big back body drops for Jarrett and Douglas, and Fatu soon entered the fray, clocking Helmsley with the Samoan Shuffle Kick! The fight was brought to ringside as Fatu, Douglas, Jarrett and Phineas fought there, while meanwhile in the ring, Henry went for the Slop Drop to put the "Blue Blood" away, just for Helmsley to roll Henry up with the jeans as leverage, giving Helmsley the win!
The crowd booed as Elizabeth Hilden jumped out of her chair at ringside to greet Hunter Hearst Helmsley as he slid out of the ring, Helmsley's hand raised in victory alongside "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas. The Godwinns and Fatu got into the ring with an angry Henry O. Godwinn, who couldn't believe what had transpired! Jarrett and Douglas celebrated with the WWF Tag Team Championships on the aisleway, possibly a sign of things to come Sunday, unless Henry's angry country temper had anything to do with it. | 00:11 | 4 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view tomorrow night. | 00:10 | - | Commercial Break | 00:14 | 5 |
A video package aired, reviewing some of the best moments in WrestleMania history. WrestleMania III, from the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, the biggest event in sports entertainment history, where 93,000 fans packed into the Silverdome setting a huge attendance record to witness the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan defeat Andre the Giant to retain the WWF Championship, overcoming the odds and even body slamming the Giant. Additionally the show featured the greatest WWF Intercontinental Championship match ever, where Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat defeated "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
| 00:15 | 6 | "The Bizarre One" Goldust (w/Marlena) def. Bill Irwin [02:31] [+00:01 for Goldust's entrance] "The Bizarre One" had certainly had Razor Ramon's number in recent months, but in recent weeks it has been an entirely different story, as the "Bad Guy" has had Goldust's number. Goldust was here tonight to give fans a taste of what's to come tomorrow night at WrestleMania XII, when Goldust and Razor lock up in falls count anywhere competition. Marlena watched on smoking a cigar from her director's chair at ringside, as Goldustt taunted Bill Irwin in the opening minutes, furiously slapping Irwin from the get go. Goldust continued to test Irwin's patience as he spanked him and kissed him on the forehead in a side headlock, before eventualy putting Irwin away with the Curtain Call. An insert promo aired during the match of Goldust and Marlena talking about how Razor Ramon's machismo is back, but it will be lost when he lay in that ring defeated, and must bow down on his knees for Goldust's glory to awaken him.
The crowd booed as the "Bizarre One"'s hand was raised in victory, this mad man in the gold jumpsuit victorious ahead of his falls count anywhere fight with the aggressive "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon. Goldust left the ring after the match and planted a kiss on his wife, Marlena to even more boos, as the two left together quite happy, but they may not be happy in under two days time. | 00:18 | 7 | A video packaged aired, focused around the rivalry that has transpired between the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon and the "Bizarre One" Goldust in recent weeks, as Goldust cost Ramon the WWF Intercontinental Championship after weeks of trying to get into Razor's head with love letters signed anonymously, trying to test the dedication of the "Bad Guy". Goldust continued to stalk Razor's every move, but Ramon eventually fired back, exposing Goldust's real identity, how Goldust is married to Marlena, and isn't actually attracted to Ramon at all, infuriating the former WWF Intercontinental Champion. Razor has regained his machismo, and at WrestleMania he said that he wants to make a man out of Goldust. | 00:21 | - | Commercial Break | 00:25 | 8 | An advertisement aired, promoting the WWF Slammy Awards, live on the USA Network tonight from 9/8 CT. | 00:26 | 9 | Jim Ross and Jerry "The King" Lawler discussed the intense nature of this brewing rivalry between the Undertaker and Mankind, as it all began on January 21, 1996 when Mankind cost the "Deadman" the World Wrestling Federation Championship at the Royal Rumble. For weeks, Mankind told secrets about the Undertaker, how they used to be friends growing up, when one day the "Phenom" burned his family's house to the ground. The Undertaker was vicious, growing more and more impatient after his mind games were now in competition with Mankind's, Mankind even managing to beat down the Undertaker in his own residence of the boiler room, doing what many others could not do and dispose of the Undertaker in such a way. With Paul Bearer fearing of what Mankind can do to the Undertaker, Mankind is the perfect match to the "Deadman", who strives to take down this demented masked maniac at WrestleMania, or will Mankind have his number, after studying him for several years. It all breaks down into a showdown on March 31 at WrestleMania. | 00:28 | 10 | Marty Jannetty & Leif Cassidy def. The Bodydonnas (w/Sunny) [05:44] [+00:02 for entrances] For weeks, Marty Jannetty has tried to find a partner to get back into the tag team hunt after the success of the Rockers several years ago. And tonight he had the chance to, as he unveiled Leif Cassidy, a 260-pound man with a black mullet and a singlet to match, and unlike Jannetty's previous opponents, he seemed ready to go in there against Skip and Zip of the Bodydonnas. Sunny was as annoying as usual, trying to distract Jannetty during the match, and Cassidy seemed distracted, the newcomer unsure of how to react to the sensational Sunny, but Jannetty got him back into the game, and the two executed several moves reminiscent of Jannetty's days with Shawn Michaels in the Rockers, a double dropkick and a double hiptoss to Skip being two of them. Skip and Zip soon went to work on Jannetty, as Cassidy visibly showed more determination to help Jannetty beat the Bodydonnas after failing several times in the past. Skip and Zip soon attempted to put Jannetty down with the top rope hurricanrana into a sit-out powerbomb, but Cassidy shoved Skip from the top rope to the floor! Jannetty came off of the middle rope with a missile dropkick and tagged in Cassidy, who went up to the top rope and executed a perfect moonsault onto Zip, giving Jannetty and the newcomer the win!
The fans cheered as Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy celebrated their win, as Sunny looked angry on the outside, still aiding to her men in the Bodydonnas, who for the first time in weeks had suffered defeat at the hands of this new tandem! | 00:35 | 11 | We went to Todd Pettingill and Dok Hendrix in the editing room for the WWF WrestleMania report, talking about how the biggest show of the year was now a day away, live on Sunday, March 31, emanating from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, talking about how it looks to be a massive event, Pettingill and Hendrix running down the current card for the supershow, as Bret "Hitman" Hart takes on the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and the "King of Harts" Owen Hart in the first triangle match in WWF history, perhaps the biggest match in the New Generation as well, as it's for the WWF Championship; "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel, will face the unstoppable former WWF Champion the Ultimate Warrior in what's being billed as the biggest return in WWF history; in what should be the "Deadman"s biggest battle to date, the Undertaker will collide with the demented Mankind in the long-awaited showdown, to see who is the superior beast in the World Wrestling Federation; plus the 600-pound Yokozuna will do battle with the "Mastodon" Vader after Yokozuna's ankle was broken at the hands of his former allies in Camp Cornette; the "Bad Guy" Razor Ramon will finally have his chance to get his hands on the "Bizarre One" Goldust, as they collide in a Falls Count Anywhere match, as there will also be no disqualifications and no count outs involved for Goldust to hide from Razor; the British Bulldog will also try to put some respect into the tough newcomer Ahmed Johnson when they square off in the battle of the strongmen; plus, the Million Dollar Corporation team up as WWF Intercontinental Champion Sean Waltman, "Sycho" Sid and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin take on the combined forces to stop Ted Dibiase and his evil faction, "Native American" Tatanka, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the "Puerto Rican Superman" Savio Vega; and the Godwinns will challenge for the WWF Tag Team Championships as they face "Double J" Jeff Jarrett and Agent Dean Douglas. But before all of that goes down, on the Free 4-All half an hour before WrestleMania goes on the air, the "Blue Blood" Hunter Hearst Helmsley will try to teach "Make A Difference" Fatu some manners when they face off. Hendrix and Pettingill talked about how big the show was looking so far, urging the fans to tune in for what should be a memorable event. | 00:37 | - | Commercial Break | 00:39 | 12 | "The Portuguese Man O'War" Aldo Montoya (w/Bob Holly) def. Ben Greer [02:41] [+00:01 for Montoya's entrance] In recent weeks, Aldo Montoya and Bob Holly have made great progress in breaking out in the ranks of the tag team division after spending so long not being able to get victory whatsoever, but after teaming up, it was the ultimate test for Aldo Montoya as he took on Ben Greer. "Sparky Plugg" motivated Montoya prior to the match, as Montoya used several flashy moves to get the crowd to cheer for him, taking down Greer with a hurricanrana and an arm drag before the "Portuguese Man O'War" Aldo Montoya put Greer away with the tornado DDT, giving Montoya a rare singles win this morning on Superstars.
The fans cheered for Aldo Montoya, as Bob Holly got into the ring to celebrate with the "Portuguese Man O'War", Aldo Montoya having finally won a match all by himself, and it could have been the guidance given to him by the NASCAR driver, "Sparky Plugg". Jim Ross talked about how this team has promise in the tag team division in the future if they are able to keep doing what they do in the ring. | 00:42 | 13 | An advertisement aired, promoting WWF WrestleMania XII, live on pay-per-view tomorrow night. | 00:43 | 14 | A video package aired, promoting the return of the Ultimate Warrior. It included several key wins of the Warrior's career, including winning the WWF Intercontinental Championship from the Honky Tonk Man at SummerSlam 1989, his win in the Ultimate Posedown against "Ravishing" Rick Rude at the 1989 Royal Rumble, his famous win against the "Immortal" Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to win the WWF Championship in the "Ultimate Challenge", proceeded by the Warrior managing to put away long term rival "Macho King" Randy Savage and retire him at WrestleMania VII. But does the Warrior still have it? Diesel doesn't think so, and "Big Daddy Cool" is a angry man going into WrestleMania, planning to destroy the legend of the Warrior. The Ultimate Warrior returns to face "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel on March 31st at WrestleMania XII! | 00:45 | - | Commercial Break | 00:49 | 15 | We returned to WWF Superstars, where the British Bulldog and James E. Cornette was stood in the ring with WWF President Mr Perfect, Cornette welcoming everyone to this test of strength with Ahmed Johnson and the British Bulldog; Cornette talking about how this morning on Superstars, we are exposed to the superior brute strength of the British Bulldog, and he will humble this young weakling the "Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson in a battle of arms - because whilst Bulldog tomorrow night will prove that he is the strongest man in the World Wrestling Federation and teach Ahmed some respect, he will humble him in an arm wrestling contest. Perfect suddenly cut Jim off, talking about his motormouth, and how he's done so much to get Camp Cornette where they are today: but he must inform Cornette of something first and foremost - he has something to tell to Cornette: and that is he spoke to Yokozuna last Monday night, and he came up with a tasty proposal, that this Sunday at WrestleMania XII - we see Yokozuna battle the "Mastodon" Vader take place - but the catch is, if the "Mighty" Yokozuna is victorious, then he gets to take on James E. Cornette, his former client - one-on-one in this ring! The fans cheered as Cornette told Perfect that he can't do this, before suddenly the theme of Ahmed Johnson played out! Ahmed came to match up against the Bulldog in this arm-wrestling main event on Superstars, as Bulldog seemed defensive as Cornette hid behind Ahmed, continuously yelling at Perfect off-mic. Ahmed and Bulldog stared each other down in the ring, as Ahmed took a microphone and asked Bulldog about respect. Bulldog told Ahmed that he's going to get humbled courtesy of Bulldog, humiliated, embarrassed. Bulldog told Ahmed to put up or shut up, placing an elbow on the table in front of him. The fans cheered as Johnson put an arm down on the table, and slowly the two brutes hooked up - just for Bulldog to pull away! Bulldog stalled, as he had to flex first, and then he got arm cramp - but finally they were ready to duel in an evenly matched test of strength. Ahmed seemed to be getting the upper hand when suddenly Cornette jumped on Ahmed's back, allowing Bulldog to get the win! The fans booed as Bulldog flexed for the crowd in mockingly, when Ahmed pulled Cornette overhead down to the canvas! Ahmed and Bulldog traded blows in the ring, the fans cheering for Ahmed all of the way, and Ahmed suddenly picked Bulldog up and gorilla press slammed him! Bulldog and Cornette hid on the floor from Ahmed, as Johnson taunted for the fans! These two were ready for battle this Sunday at WrestleMania. | 00:57 | 16 | A video package aired, promoting the big triangle match between Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels and Owen Hart, in what is being called the Triple Threat. The "Hitman" has been a multiple time World Wrestling Federation Champion and stands today as the WWF Champion, whereas both Shawn and Owen have not had one single taste of the WWF Championship - until now. It started out when Owen gave the "Heartbreak Kid" an enzuigiri heard around the world, almost brutally retiring Shawn with post-concussion syndrome. Owen took the credit, but Shawn came back and vowed to win the Royal Rumble match - just for the "King of Harts" to be victorious after much distraction from Camp Cornette's presence at ringside. As Shawn and Owen fought to see who was the man deserving to face Bret Hart at WrestleMania inside of a steel cage at In Your House, it was the "Hitman" proving that he was the most fighting champion in the WWF today, defeating the Undertaker and "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel in two hard-fought matches. With all of the jealousy between Owen and Bret, who has it in their Hart more to become WWF Champion? Or what about the boyhood dream of Shawn Michaels, a Cinderella story to be ended with a fairytale ending? This Sunday at WrestleMania, we were about to find out. WWF Superstars went off the air. | 00:59 |
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