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Post by chaz on Apr 3, 2015 9:11:50 GMT -5
As of 01/09/93.. | HULK HOGAN [5] | Apr 04, 1993 - Jun 13, 1993 YOKOZUNA [1] | Apr 04, 1993 - Apr 04, 1993 BRET HART [1] | Oct 12, 1992 - Apr 04, 1993 RIC FLAIR [2] | Sep 01, 1992 - Oct 12, 1992 RANDY SAVAGE [2] | Apr 05, 1992 - Sep 01, 1992 RIC FLAIR [1] | Jan 19, 1992 - Apr 05, 1992 |
| MARTY JANNETTY [1] | May 17, 1993 - Jun 06, 1993 SHAWN MICHAELS [1] | Oct 27, 1992 - May 17, 1993 THE BRITISH BULLDOG [1] | Aug 29, 1992 - Oct 27, 1992 BRET HART [2] | Apr 05, 1992 - Aug 29, 1992 ROWDY RODDY PIPER [1] | Jan 19, 1992 - Apr 05, 1992 THE MOUNTIE [1] | Jan 17, 1992 - Jan 19, 1992 |
| MONEY INC. [3] - TED DIBIASE [3] & IRWIN R. SCHYSTER [5] | Jun 16, 1993 - Jun 19, 1993 THE STEINER BROS. [1] - RICK STEINER [1] & SCOTT STEINER [1] | Jun 14, 1993 - Jun 16, 1993 MONEY INC. [2] - TED DIBIASE [2] & IRWIN R. SCHYSTER [4] | Oct 13, 1992 - Jun 14, 1993 THE NATURAL DISASTERS [1] - EARTHQUAKE [1] & TYPHOON [1] | Jul 20, 1992 - Oct 13, 1992 MONEY INC. [1] - TED DIBIASE [1] & IRWIN R. SCHYSTER [3] | Feb 07, 1992 - Jul 20, 1992 THE LEGION OF DOOM [1] - ANIMAL [1] & HAWK [1] | Aug 26, 1991 - Feb 07, 1992 |
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Post by chaz on Apr 3, 2015 9:14:23 GMT -5
Television Schedule | | USA Network, Monday evening Hosted by Vince McMahon, Bobby "THE BRAIN" Heenan and "MACHO MAN" Randy Savage | | USA Network, Saturday morning Hosted by Todd Pettengill and "MACHO MAN" Randy Savage | | Syndicated, Saturday afternoon Hosted by Vince McMahon and Jerry "THE KING" Lawler | | USA Network, Sunday morning Hosted by "MEAN" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "THE BRAIN" Heenan | | Syndicated, Sunday afternoon Hosted by Gorilla Monsoon and Jim Ross |
Pay-Per-Views and Large Events | MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SUPERSHOW | September 25 @ New York City, NY SURVIVOR SERIES | November 21 @ Boston, MA VIEW POSTERROYAL RUMBLE | January 23 @ Providence, RI WRESTLEMANIA X | March 20 @ New York City, NY KING OF THE RING | June 19 @ Baltimore, MD SUMMERSLAM | August 29 @ Chicago, IL |
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underjohngrohs
Main Eventer
"Do I Have Everybody's Attention Now?"
Joined on: May 19, 2012 17:48:25 GMT -5
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Post by underjohngrohs on Apr 3, 2015 23:45:25 GMT -5
looks like I got some competition ahead of me,
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 4, 2015 8:08:31 GMT -5
OLD SCHOOL!
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Post by DTP. on Apr 4, 2015 13:33:48 GMT -5
YAAAAAAAY.
You're better suited with historical diaries in my opinion. I'm assuming from the roster you're going for WWF 1994? If so, that's an interesting year. I just finished reading 'Titan Sinking' a book about WWF 1995 and it's really got me admiring the struggling New Generation era lately. Excited for more.
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Post by chaz on Apr 5, 2015 9:19:22 GMT -5
August 30, 1993 @ Auburn Hills, MI (23,954) ___________________________________
1.) Razor Ramon defeated Ted DiBiase via pinfall with the Razor's Edge. (07:32)
2.) The Steiner Brothers defeated The Heavenly Bodies (with Jim Cornette) via pinfall when Scott hit the Frankensteiner to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship. (09:28)
3.) Shawn Michaels (with Diesel) defeated Mr. Perfect via countout after Diesel tossed Perfect into the ring-steps; Michaels retains the Intercontinental Championship. (11:20)
4.) Irwin R. Schyster defeated The 1-2-3 Kid via pinfall with the Write Off. (05:44)
5.) Bret Hart defeated Doink the Clown (with Jerry Lawler) via disqualification when Lawler attacked Hart with a crutch after feigning injury. (09:05) - Following the match, WWF President Jack Tunney announced that Jerry Lawler would be banned for life if he did not face Bret Hart as originally intended.
6.) Jerry Lawler defeated Bret Hart via disqualification when Hart refused to let Lawler out of the Sharpshooter after he had already submitted. (06:32)
7.) Ludvig Borga defeated Marty Jannetty via submission with the backbreaker rack. (05:15)
8.) The Undertaker (with Paul Bearer) defeated Giant Gonzalez (with Harvey Wippleman) via pinfall with a flying clothesline in a Rest In Peace Match. (08:04) - Following the match, Giant Gonzalez turned on his manager and hit him with a Chokeslam.
9.) Tatanka and The Smoking Gunns defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (with Luna Vachon) and The Headshrinkers (with Afa) via pinfall when Tatanka pinned Samu following a failed diving headbutt attempt. (11:15)
10.) Lex Luger defeated Yokozuna (with Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette) via countout; Yokozuna retains the WWF Championship. (17:58)
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 5, 2015 10:27:25 GMT -5
I like this starting point, especially considering the strange booking of the SummerSlam 1993 main event. Can't wait for this to get off the ground.
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Post by TheNinthCloud on Apr 5, 2015 21:40:09 GMT -5
This diary looks nice. Graphics are clean and appealing. Let's see how your booking is!
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AKing1979
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Post by AKing1979 on Apr 8, 2015 22:31:19 GMT -5
I see you're starting after SummerSlam '93 and kept the same results (including the bad ending to the WWF Title match). This should be good.
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Post by Chris Hammers on Apr 9, 2015 9:19:03 GMT -5
I feel like I say this in all early to mid 90's WWF sims but push Bam Bam Bigelow! Looking forward to this.
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Post by chaz on Apr 12, 2015 13:05:22 GMT -5
"I am happy to announce that last night's SummerSlam event here in Auburn Hills was a dramatic success. Over 23,000 World Wrestling Federation fans and supporters gathered to witness what is unquestionably one of the best shows in the history of sports entertainment, with some of the most exciting talent in the world on display.
However, I can confirm a meeting took place this morning with Lex Luger, World Wrestling Federation Champion Yokozuna and their respective parties present following the conclusion to SummerSlam that saw Mr. Luger remove his protective forearm pad and use an inserted steel arm plate illegally to defeat the World Wrestling Federation Champion. I can confirm that Mr. Luger has been informed that, as a result of his actions dragging the sport into a state of disrepute, and for purposely putting the well-being of his opponent in jeopardy, he is suspended from action for 30 days.
As per the pre-match stipulation, Lex Luger would not be eligible for another title shot should he have been unable to defeat Yokozuna. I am also hereby activating that clause, regardless of Mr. Luger's count-out victory.
Yokozuna will continue to fulfil his requirements as Champion whilst the next challenger for the title will be decided at a later date."
- World Wrestling Federation President Jack Tunney, post-SummerSlam Press Conference - Auburn Hills, MI August 31st, 1993
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Post by chaz on Apr 18, 2015 9:43:00 GMT -5
WWF Superstars 04 September, 1993
Vince McMahon welcomes us to today's show alongside his broadcast partner Jerry "The King" Lawler, who is once again on crutches. Both men discuss SummerSlam.. specifically how we saw Lex Luger defeat the WWF Champion Yokozuna via count-out, therefore failing to capture the title. As a result of removing his pad that shields the steel plate he has in his forearm and using it against Yokozuna, WWF President Jack Tunney has suspended Luger. McMahon brings up Lawler's antics at SummerSlam with Bret Hart. Lawler says that what Bret did was criminal. He attacked an injured man and then continued the assault afterwards. And as for Doink.. well, he's a worthless idiot that couldn't carry out the simplest of tasks! Tonight on Superstars...
Men on a Mission (with Oscar) defeat Red Tyler and Chad Miller. An easy victory for Harlem's favourite sons. Mabel picks up the pinfall victory with a Big Splash!
We see some commercials regarding WWF live events coming to an arena near you soon! - Charleston, SC at the Civic Auditorium on September 17 - Augusta, GA at the Civic Center on September 19 - Chicago, IL at the Rosemont Horizon on September 24 - And the World Wrestling Federation returns to Madison Square Garden on September 25, where you can see WWF Champion Yokozuna go one-on-one with "Macho Man" Randy Savage!
"The Model" Rick Martel defeats Bob Backlund. Both men were absent from SummerSlam this past week but put together a decent match that sees Martel defeat the former WWF Champion with a roll-up.. and a handful of tights! Backlund looks heartbroken to have lost.
Stills are shown of Mr. Perfect attacking Shawn Michaels and Diesel mid-interview after their encounter at SummerSlam. We then cross to an insert promo featuring the Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels with the imposing Diesel looming over him. Michaels reflects on on his win over Mr. Perfect at SummerSlam to retain his title, once again claiming that he is the greatest Intercontinental Champion in history. If Perfect feels the need to be embarrassed again in the ring.. bring it on! Michaels turns to his bodyguard who punches his fist menacingly.
McMahon and Lawler once again remind us that Lex Luger has been suspended following the conclusion to SummerSlam for using the steel plate in his forearm to defeat Yokozuna. McMahon reveals that Luger was due to be interviewed next week on Superstars but will now no longer be appearing. More to come on this!
Ludvig Borga defeats Rich Myers. Borga forced Marty Jannetty into submission at SummerSlam, targeting the rib area with thunderous blows. His opponent tonight suffers the same fate and doesn't stand a chance, passing out in Borga's Argentine Backbreaker submission hold. During the match we see an insert promo from Borga who states his hate for America once again because of their failure to provide him with adequate competition.
An ICOPRO commercial aired featuring Tatanka.
The Steiner Bros. defeat The Headshrinkers (with Afa). The veteran manager of Fatu and Samu tries to influence the match in their favour but Afa ends up on the receiving end of a flying clothesline from Scott Steiner! A big bulldog to Samu from the second rope sees victory for the boys from Michigan!
Tomorrow on Wrestling Challenge..Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels takes on "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka! Bam Bam Bigelow, The Smoking Gunns and Bret "Hitman" Hart are all in action too!
We see still images of The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez at SummerSlam and the dissolution of the giant's relationship with manager Harvey Wippleman. Harvey eventually gets taken out with a Chokeslam.
Giant Gonzalez defeats Tom Bennett. Bennett starts chopping away but it has no effect! What a strange move to make against this near 8ft monster! Gonzalez puts his opponent away with a Chokeslam. During the match an insert promo aired featuring Harvey Wippleman in a neck brace! Harvey claimed that Giant Gonzalez is all brawn and no brains. He will get revenge and his master plan is underway! "Gonzalez, you goof, watch your back!"
Todd Pettengill recaps the entire SummerSlam event, as well as the SummerSlam Fan Fest and the post-SummerSlam press-conference where Jack Tunney announced Lex Luger's suspension. Tunney also revealed that a new challenger for Yokozuna will be named soon. Todd makes his way out to the arena to survey the crowd to see who they'd like to see face the WWF Champion.. One boy says Macho Man, another Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Tatanka and The Undertaker's names also crop up. Who exactly will get the title shot!?
Razor Ramon defeats Pierre (with Jacques and Johnny Polo). Our main event sees the Bad Guy dish out a beating to one half of The Quebecers. Razor sends Pierre packing with the Razor's Edge for the win. Following the match, Jacques hits the ring to avenge his tag team partner but he goes flying over the top rope! Johnny Polo sneaks in behind but Razor sees him coming and takes him out with a Razor's Edge of his own!
McMahon and Lawler sign-off, reminding us Monday Night Raw will return on September 13 in a live episode from the Manhattan Center, but the WWF will be back tomorrow for Wrestling Challenge and another serving of hard-hitting action!
© 1993 Titan Sports, Inc. WWF, World Wrestling Federation and all Wrestlers names are trademarks of Titan Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Post by DTP. on Apr 18, 2015 18:15:28 GMT -5
WWF Superstars: Saturday 4th September 1993…I won’t lie, I was kind of hoping that you would combine show posts into covering a whole week of television. It would be hard to do considering you do love your graphics, but I feel like with the amount of television you have (among live events, specials, pay-per-views, etc) that this won’t have chance to take a life of its’ own – which I really hope isn’t the case. The board needs more historical content, I just don’t think posting one show at a time is the key here. Nice GIF incorporated to bring up the card, and it seemed quite straight forward. Jerry Lawler’s existence with Vince McMahon on commentary allowed him to build on his shenanigans from SummerSlam, where Bret Hart managed to beat Jerry despite Lawler’s tricks involving Doink the Clown. I wonder if you act on this angle continuing or if Jerry’s going to get accused of sexual assault like in real life…Men on a Mission needed the win here – at this point they’re newcomers, so I didn’t mind this at all. I do wonder where the glass ceiling for Mabel and Mo is though…could they end up actually becoming WWF Tag Team Champions? I’m sceptical, but then again these guys are new. Wow, Yokozuna defending the WWF Championship against Randy Savage. It would be cool to see, but is surely there to put over Yokozuna and demonstrate how ruthless he is – that or it’s just a solid main event for the sake of Madison Square Garden. Rick Martel beating Bob Backlund in the middle of a show to minimal fanfare…okay! The roll-up finish does set up some sort of angle between the two though. Or alternatively could be building on Backlund turning heel in the near future. I do hope that you give Martel a good run though, he was so underrated. Shawn Michaels’ interview was good, and it appears that Diesel is still the silent bodyguard at this point…Diesel’s growth will be an interesting development in this diary to me. Let’s see where this business with Mr Perfect goes moving forward! Ludvig Borga with a win, please don’t have Borga end the undefeated streak of Tatanka. That was pointless and killed Tatanka’s momentum full stop. Borga’s insert promo was nice, and I hope he has a longer career span than he actually did. The Steiner Brothers beating the Headshrinkers without being advertised was weird – especially because this was a WrestleMania IX match earlier this year. I’m surprised this isn’t even the main event really. Giant Gonzalez with a win wasn’t surprising, as he needs damage control after losing the feud with the Undertaker (thankfully). Harvey Wippleman unveiling a master plan? Interesting. I suppose it will be to take Gonzalez off the roster, and then have his master plan feud with the Undertaker probably leading to WrestleMania X. I’m just wondering who that could be. I do think that Undertaker is in the number one contender’s spot to the WWF Championship though, but I’m hoping you mix this up a little bit – I guess maybe Randy Savage could have another opportunity to challenge for the title? It would elevate Yokozuna a lot more (especially after he beat Hulk Hogan at King of the Ring). Razor Ramon lastly beating Pierre of the Quebecers was fine in the main event, not a lot more to add. The priority is on Razor here, and that’s it. Overall, your typical episode of Superstars for this time period. Looking forward to more…hopefully at a relatively fast pace.
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Post by chaz on Apr 20, 2015 14:26:10 GMT -5
ALL-AMERICAN WRESTLING | Doink The Clown defeats Virgil with the Whoopie Cushion.
WWF WRESTLING CHALLENGE 05 September, 1993
Jim Ross and Gorilla Monsoon welcome us to the show here in Lowell, MA! On this afternoon's episode of Wrestling Challenge.. Bam Bam Bigelow and his "main squeeze" Luna Vachon, Bart and Billy - The Smoking Gunns, Bret "Hitman" Hart, and Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels! We'll also hear from the WWF Champion Yokozuna!
LUDVIG BORGA DEFEATS JERRY SEAVEY | It's not a pretty sight as the Helsinki brawler notches another "W" on his belt and destroys his opponent, ending with the Argentine Backbreaker. Following the match, Gene Okerlund interviews Borga on the arena podium and asks him to clarify what he's looking for in an opponent because so far he's claimed that nothing is good enough for him here in the United States of America. Borga says that the U.S. is sub-standard and so are their athletes. Anyone who steps into the ring with him will be broken. He's then confronted by the returning Sgt. Slaughter, who receives a thunderous reception. Slaughter does not appreciate the disrespect that Ludvig Borga is showing to the United States or it's people. Therefore, he is issuing a challenge of his own.. 8 days from now Monday Night Raw returns live on the USA Network, and Slaughter wants Borga one-on-one! Borga doesn't answer, instead walking past Slaughter to leave the podium.. but he attacks Sarge from behind! Borga puts him into the Argentine Backbreaker and yells in Slaughter's face that he accepts!
An ICOPRO commercial airs featuring Tatanka.
J.R. and Monsoon discuss the brutal attack that took place before the break with Ludvig Borga attacking Sgt. Slaughter after he challenged him to match. They will face off next week on Monday Night Raw. Also next week on Raw, WWF Champion Yokozuna will go up against "HACKSAW" Jim Duggan!
THE SMOKING GUNNS DEFEAT MAX SHANE AND CHRIS DUFFY | Billy and Bart stroll to a win over these two local competitors. And why would you bet agains them? These two cowboys are two of the best, pinning their opponent with a devastating Piledriver from Bart.
We're back with our announce team, and they remind us that Lex Luger has been suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney. Now, every WWF Superstar is out to prove that they're cut to be the next challenger to Yokozuna's WWF Championship! Luger was scheduled to be interviewed on the next edition of Superstars but the interview is now cancelled.
BAM BAM BIGELOW (with LUNA VACHON) DEFEATS PJ WALKER | In a matter of seconds Bam Bam bulldozes his way through the much smaller PJ Walker. You've got to hand it to him, PJ has guts.. Guts but no brains for stepping in there with the "BEAST FROM THE EAST"! Bigelow wins with the diving headbutt. During the bout, we see an insert promo from Bam Bam regarding Tatanka and his undefeated streak. "Your time is coming Tatanka! I will be the first man to defeat you and there is nothing you can do to stop me!
We see some commercials regarding WWF live events coming to an arena near you soon! - Charleston, SC at the Civic Auditorium on September 17 - Augusta, GA at the Civic Center on September 19 - Chicago, IL at the Rosemont Horizon on September 24 - And the World Wrestling Federation returns to Madison Square Garden on September 25, where you can see WWF Champion Yokozuna go one-on-one with "MACHO MAN" Randy Savage!
RAZOR RAMON DEFEATS PIERRE (with JACQUES and JOHNNY POLO) | This bout sees the Bad Guy dish out a beating to one half of The Quebecers. Razor sends Pierre packing with the Razor's Edge for the win. Following the match, Jacques hits the ring to avenge his tag team partner but he goes flying over the top rope! Johnny Polo sneaks in behind but Razor sees him coming and takes him out with a Razor's Edge of his own! SUPERSTARS 04/09/1993
A graphic appears on screen hyping our next pay-per-view event - Survivor Series - with the tag-line "WHO WILL SURVIVE!?"
BRET HART DEFEATS DUANE GILL | A standard day at the office for the "HITMAN"! He puts away Gill with the Sharpshooter. (what else?!)
Backstage, WWF Champion Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette are standing in front of the Japanese flag. Cornette speaks on behalf of the group, declaring the "war" against Lex Luger over as the victorious champion is still standing. Never again will you see Lex Luger across the ring from Yokozuna. Never again will you see Lex Luger challenge Yokozuna. And certainly you will never see Lex Luger as World Wrestling Federation Champion. It's the demise of the fans hero, the death of all their hopes to see him beat the unbeatable Yokozuna. So, in the spirit of death and demise they have accepted an invitation to the Funeral Parlour next week to discuss in full the end of Lex Luger and the continuation of Yokozuna's legendary reign as champion. From the look on his face it seems Yoko' isn't looking forward to it!
Up next, "SUPERFLY" Jimmy Snuka returns to face the Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels!
"LORD" Alfred Hayes brings us the WWF Update.. featuring a quick recap of all the results from last week's SummerSlam pay-per-view. Yokozuna is still WWF Champion, but who will face him next? Bret Hart? Tatanka? The Undertaker? Mr. Perfect? We're all eager to find out! We see insert promos from Money Inc. (aimed at Razor Ramon. He got lucky at SummerSlam, but you should always put your money on the "MILLION DOLLAR MAN"!), from Jerry Lawler (who vowed to embarrass Bret Hart the next time they crossed paths), and from The Heavenly Bodies (who claimed to be legitimate contenders to become WWF Tag Team Champions following their defeat at the hands of The Steiners at SummerSlam). Hayes hypes next week's events including Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette as guests in the Funeral Parlour, as well as Yoko taking on "HACKSAW" Jim Duggan on Monday Night Raw and Ludvig Borga one-on-one with Sgt. Slaughter!
SHAWN MICHAELS (with DIESEL) DEFEATS JIMMY SNUKA | And just like that, Michaels proves once again why he is one of the hottest stars in sports entertainment today. Emotions are high as Snuka returns to WWF action this afternoon but it's not a fairytale ending for the "SUPERFLY". He catches Michaels off guard and goes up top for the Superfly Splash, but with the referee's back turned, Diesel hops up and pushes Snuka off. He lands on his feet and argues with the big guy. However, the Intercontinental Champion capitalises and surprises Snuka with a Superkick to pick up the win.
J.R. and Monsoon sign-off as they hype next week's Wrestling Challenge line-up... Former Intercontinental Champion Marty Jannetty! The 1-2-3 Kid! Adam Bomb! Money Inc. are in action! The Funeral Parlour with guests Jim Cornette, Mr. Fuji and WWF Champion Yokozuna! Plus our feature match - Doink The Clown against the native American, Tatanka!
© 1993 Titan Sports, Inc. WWF, World Wrestling Federation and all Wrestlers names are trademarks of Titan Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Post by TheNinthCloud on Apr 20, 2015 20:30:42 GMT -5
Alright. This time period was before I was born so please bear with me if I am not familiar with characters, shows, etc. I have heard of Raw (obviously) and Superstars, but honestly have no idea what Wrestling Challenge is.
I have to start of by saying your graphics are flawless. The gifs are beautiful. They're clean, well done, and fit the time period well. As someone struggling to create graphics he likes for his own fed, I'm extremely jealous. The layout is solid, clean, well-organized, and easy to read. The show itself was booked well. Didn't recognize the two at first, but the rest you booked very realistically. As the diary is young there isn't much to say as far as pushes/storylines yet. I do think Yokozuna w/ Cornette could be a threatening combo. Michaels is a great IC champion and Yoko is a great WWF champion. The question lies in the future. I'd love to see someone like Bret Hart go for the belt, but I have to wonder how real the Luger suspension really is. You've set yourself up well here for your first Monday Night Raw. One thing I do wonder is how many shows a week you'll be doing. While it would be incredible to see you show off your graphics, I'm sure it's tough doing 10+ shows in between PPVs, especially when you're on a decreased schedule compared to what we're used to today. I apologize for the short reply, but the diary is still in it's infancy. Good luck in the future with this diary. It has a lot of potential and has started off solid. Can't wait to give a longer reply to your first Monday Night Raw.
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Post by chaz on Apr 23, 2015 15:24:01 GMT -5
MANIA | The Smoking Gunns defeat The Heavenly Bodies (with Jim Cornette).
WWF SUPERSTARS 11 September, 1993
Vince McMahon welcomes us to today's show alongside his broadcast partner Jerry "THE KING" Lawler in White Plains, NY. They hype appearances from The Quebecers and Johnny Polo! "THE ROCKET" Owen Hart! Mr. Perfect! And Irwin R. Schyster!
THE QUEBECERS (with JOHNNY POLO) DEFEAT THE BUSHWHACKERS | Coming off an embarrassing showing against Razor Ramon last week, Jacques and Pierre put in a performance of redemption and defeat their opponents The Bushwhackers. Pierre pins Butch following a Cannonball Splash. Jacques, Pierres and Johnny all celebrate jubilantly following the match.
We hear the voice of Gorilla Monsoon as he tells us about the newest in WWF video games - King of the Ring! Available in stores now!
WWF Tag Team Champions Rick and Scott Steiner are featured in an ICOPRO commercial. You've gotta want it!
McMahon and Lawler discuss the attack Sgt. Slaughter suffered at the hands of Ludvig Borga last week on Wrestling Challenge. They will face off one-on-one next week on Monday Night Raw.
OWEN HART DEFEATS TODD MATA | The youngest of the Hart children, Owen can certainly hold his claim to being the most talented of Stu and Helen's bunch! Dazzling the fans with this athleticism, "THE ROCKET" defeats his opponent with a stunning dropkick from the top-rope!
We're back with our announce team, and they remind us that Lex Luger has been suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney. Luger was due to be interviewed in the ring by Gene Okerlund today but that interview will now not take place. He instead wants to take this time to announce that Lex Luger will return on October 04. Okerlund hypes some more of tonight's show including "HACKSAW" Jim Duggan versus Bastion Booger, with IRS and Mr. Perfect in action too! Suddenly, Ludvig Borga makes his way out to Okerlund to a chorus of boos. Borga rips into Okerlund and calls him a "parasite" that feeds on the success of others. He then targets Lex Luger - "you are the supposed embodiment of the United States of America. You represent the wasteland that is your country, your broken down society, your crumbling towns and cities, rampant poverty and racism and violence and murder. You Lex Luger are proud to be an American? I'm embarrassed to have soiled my boots stepping foot onto American soil." Borga spits on the ground and tells Luger to stay away from the WWF. As for Sgt. Slaughter, on Monday night, 9pm, the USA Network.. "he will be broken, and humbled, and America will fall at my feet."
MR. PERFECT DEFEATS PHIL APOLLO | Perfect, the veteran, puts away his opponent with ease with a majestic Perfect-Plex. During the match, an insert promo aired featuring Perfect addressing comments from the Intertcontinental Champion Shawn Michaels last week. Perfect says he can and will beat Shawn, and if he thinks he's intimidated by his "friend" - referring to Diesel - then think again. In fact, how about him going one-on-one with Diesel next week? The challenge is set!
A graphic appears on screen hyping our next pay-per-view event - Survivor Series - with the tag-line "WHO WILL SURVIVE!?"
"HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN DEFEATS BASTION BOOGER | Big guys, big battle, big victory for "HACKSAW"! He chops down this disgusting brute Bastion Booger with a running shoulder tackle! During the match, Jerry Lawler announced that Diesel has accepted Mr. Perfect's challenge to a match next week.
Backstage, WWF Champion Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji and Jim Cornette are standing in front of the Japanese flag. Cornette speaks on behalf of the group, declaring the "war" against Lex Luger over as the victorious champion is still standing. Never again will you see Lex Luger across the ring from Yokozuna. Never again will you see Lex Luger challenge Yokozuna. And certainly you will never see Lex Luger as World Wrestling Federation Champion. It's the demise of the fans hero, the death of all their hopes to see him beat the unbeatable Yokozuna. So, in the spirit of death and demise they have accepted an invitation to the Funeral Parlour next week to discuss in full the end of Lex Luger and the continuation of Yokozuna's legendary reign as champion. From the look on his face it seems Yoko' isn't looking forward to it! (WRESTLING CHALLENGE 05/09/1993)
McMahon and Lawler discuss tomorrow night's appearance of Yokozuna on the Funeral Parlour - catch Wrestling Challenge to see what happens!
BAM BAM BIGELOW (with LUNA VACHON) DEFEATS LAVERNE MAGILLE | Magille holds his own for parts of the match but it's never going to be an easy feat to defeat Bam Bam. He flattens his opponent with an impressive dropkick followed by a devastating cannonball splash.
"MACHO MAN" Randy Savage appears on screen hyping the next wave of WWF action figures from Hasbro! "The power of Hulkamania! The knockout punch of Virgil! The audacity of IRS and the madness of the "MACHO MAN"! Collect them all now! Sold separately, dig it!?"
McMahon and Lawler discuss the show so far. McMahon then introduces, via phonecall, Bret "HITMAN" Hart! Hart and Lawler have a heated exchange, where Hart accuses Lawler of not having earned his status as King.. "Who did you beat, huh, Lawler?" Lawler mocks Hart for "knowing nothing about royalty" and closes the call. "Go ask Stu and Helen about when Henry VIII was King of England, they're old enough to remember!"
IRWIN R. SCHYSTER DEFEATS BARRY HOROWITZ | Our final contest sees the ever-arrogant IRS pick up the win over Barry Horowitz with the Write-Off. Before the match, IRS slams the crowd for being tax-cheats.
McMahon and Lawler sign-off and hype next week's show - Diesel and Mr. Perfect clash, with Shawn Michaels at ringside! "SUPERFLY" Jimmy Snuka will be here! Bob Backlund! The 1-2-3 Kid! And Razor Ramon!
© 1993 Titan Sports, Inc. WWF, World Wrestling Federation and all Wrestlers names are trademarks of Titan Sports, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 23, 2015 16:44:57 GMT -5
I do appreciate some old school diaries and you seem to capture the time periods better than pretty much anyone. I remember the WWF loved that White Plains building in this era. It's easy to forget that the Buschwackers were still around here. ICOPRO! The good old fashioned squash win for Owen Hart. Hopefully, like he did in real life, he becomes a more integral part of the product around 1994. I like the addition of the insert promo and Perfect/Diesel is intriguing for sure. Man, I hated Bastion Booger. I assume that Yokozuna on the Funeral Parlor will lead to a match at Survivor Series. Whether it's singles or in a traditional SS match is unclear. I loved Bam Bam Bigelow and would like to see him have a more defined role instead of a lame feud with Doink. Dude, that's the exact Hasbro commercial. I love seeing it on the WWE Network. Needs less IRS. No seriously though, he was incredibly dull but a fine win for him here. More excited to see the first Raw you post, but I feel like you captured this era extremely well again.
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Post by TheNinthCloud on Apr 23, 2015 20:44:42 GMT -5
Good to see the Quebecers got their redemption. I had no clue the Bushwhackers were this old of a team! Again, the layout and graphics are stunning. I like the way you're handling Superstars and Wrestling Challenge. I'm really interested in seeing how Raw plays out. Good to see Owen get a bit of momentum. Everytime someone does a diary with him on the roster it seems that he gets a decent push; and for good reason. He was a great performer who's career was unfortunately cut short. Love to see how much of a push you choose give him. I think you're booking Borga well. Dude just draws heat. I may not be extremely familiar with this time period, but I've seen very many matches that Mr. Perfect has competed in and he's easily one of the better wrestlers to watch. His matches are always entertaining and if booked well he could be a staple of your diary. The matchup with Shawn Michaels seems like an ideal one when you look at your roster. Normally I'd say Mr. Perfect can't lose, but with a wildcard like Diesel in Shawn's corner I'm not sure who would win. Diesel vs Mr. Perfect on free television sounds awesome. The two of them could have a nice feud alone. Glad to see Duggan get a victory. I dislike both, but I always hated Booger. Funeral Parlor is going to be good. Great way to capture the time period and a classic WWE/F way to get a rivalry building. Yoko was one of the few big men I was alright with. May not have been the greatest of champions, but a win over a guy like this can really give someone a massive boost. Yeah, buddy! Bam Bam gets a push! Remember when I said there's only a few big men I tolerate? Bam Bam is definitely one of them. I always HATED IRS for some reason. I don't know why, but I never liked him on my television. Overall the show was booked well. You seem like you really know this time period, and coupled with your graphic skills makes for a wonderful diary. Hope this lasts awhile. Will be reading the next show!
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Post by DTP. on Apr 25, 2015 23:22:54 GMT -5
WWF Superstars: Saturday 11th September 1993…No fancy .GIF lining up the morning’s events this time around? It did slow my page down a little, now that I think about it. The Smoking Gunns defeating the Heavenly Bodies on Mania sounded fine, that could be a decent match. It’s strange that James E. Cornette is managing both the undercard Bodies and the WWF Champion Yokozuna, though. The Quebecers rightfully defeated the Bushwhackers – not bad, as Pierre and Johnny gain some momentum which is always good for them. You’re really pushing Ludvig Borga and Sgt Slaughter’s upcoming confrontation, I like it. Owen Hart with the win was alright, there’s not really anything going on for him until something like the angle with brother Bret Hart happens, though. No angle currently in place, it feels like. Gene Okerlund’s focus on Lex Luger lined up Ludvig Borga’s interruption well, and it appears that this will be Luger’s transition into the midcard. It’s a shame, as I do think Luger does deserve a rematch…though maybe that will line into WrestleMania X or an angle next year. I do think maybe when Yokozuna loses the WWF Championship that Luger could get his almighty revenge on the big man for that count-out loss. Mr Perfect with the win was alright, setting up his upcoming match with Shawn Michaels. I can’t see Perfect taking the Intercontinental Championship from Michaels at this point in his career – although the premise of the quality of that match would expectedly be great. Diesel and Perfect next week sounds like an awkward chemistry blend there, but we’ll see how this goes. Hacksaw Jim Duggan defeating Bastion Booger, I am genuinely surprised didn’t main event this show. I guess Booger was still a heel at this point. Bam Bam Bigelow with another win, it seems like you’re lining him up for a winning streak of his own to go up against Tatanka’s in winner takes all-style. Vince McMahon opened a recently re-sealed can of worms by having Bret Hart on the phone to meet with Jerry Lawler. I see this rivalry isn’t over yet. Lawler’s kickers at Stu and Helen Hart were always fantastic. Irwin R. Schyster defeating Barry Horowitz lastly was fine for what it was – I wonder if Ted Dibiase’s in-ring career is over yet. In which case, where does this leave IRS and Dibiase in the future? Overall, this show highlighted the goofy early 1990s WWF roster. It seems like this diary has been in purgatory waiting for the return of Monday Night RAW this Monday. That will be where your diary begins to take off. Good work so far, once again hoping for as frequent as possible posts to get fully into the diary – a lot of long-term angles in this time period, and it’d be nice to see them all paid off rather than seeing the diary die beforehand.
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Post by chaz on Apr 29, 2015 13:56:47 GMT -5
"At the time of this publication, Yokozuna is currently pencilled in to defend the World Wrestling Federation title at WrestleMania X against either Lex Luger or Hulk Hogan. Officials are believed to be negotiating with Hogan to return but at this time it doesn't look likely due to other television and filming commitments.
USA Network has ordered five live specials to be held at Madison Square Garden before the end of 1994. The first is scheduled for September 25 with Yoko' and Savage main eventing for the title.
With injuries mounting up it is speculated that Ted DiBiase will be winding down his in-ring performances, with the possibility of retirement not ruled out.
Both Earthquake and Kamala are likely to brought back into the company soon. Kamala has been on hiatus since May whilst 'Quake is on tour with the WAR promotion over in Japan.
New talent expecting to appear on television soon include Jeff Jarrett of USWA as well as World Wrestling Council mainstay Juan Riveria, who works under the name "TNT".
1994's Royal Rumble is confirmed to be held from Providence Civic Center, RI.
- DAVE MELTZER, WRESTLING OBSERVER NEWSLETTER
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