WWFATTITUDE1998 - REMASTERED! - May 1998!

The World Wrestling Federation presents...
RAW is WAR - April 6, 1998
Syracuse, New York - The Oncenter
Live on the USA Network

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Monday Night RAW kicked off with a video package reviewing the scenes of last week, where Triple H talked about D-Generation X moving on from Shawn Michaels. Helmsley re-introduced Sean Waltman to the World Wrestling Federation; and then later on in the night, the new incarnation of D-Generation X stood tall united, as DX beat down the WWF Tag Team Champions the Legion of Doom in dominant order.

The opening video package for RAW aired, and we went to the Oncenter in Syracuse, New York for RAW is WAR! Eight days removed from WrestleMania, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole welcomed us to the show as they talked about all of the drastic changes from WrestleMania already - with tonight set to feature the New Age Outlaws in action against the Disciples of the Apocalypse; Triple H putting the WWF European Championship on the line against Marc Mero; plus, the Undertaker would be here to confront his brother Kane and Paul Bearer after last week's challenge for Unforgiven: In Your House!

As the Syracuse crowd got pumped up for RAW is WAR, the owner of the World Wrestling Federation Vince McMahon made his way out to the rampway - McMahon receiving a highly negative response from the capacity crowd! The owner was confused at how he had become so disliked, and asked the people if this was about last week. McMahon talked about how the people needed to realize: he was the owner of the World Wrestling Federation. He was the Chairman of the WWF. McMahon explained that as the Chairman, he is the boss and it is his way or the hard way! McMahon explained that last week he had to do what he had to do, because nobody could talk to him or lay their hands on him like the new WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin did last week. Nobody! Vince explained that he had Austin put on a twenty-four hour cool-off period in a cell in Albany last week to make sure he learned a lesson for his mistakes. As for moving forward, he has come to realize that Mr. Austin had in fact seen the light, and that tonight - we would see a new and improved Stone Cold Steve Austin! McMahon proudly announced that finally the World Wrestling Federation would once again have somebody that can be a positive role model as WWF Champion! McMahon left to boos, whilst the announce team were confused as to what McMahon meant by a "new and improved" Stone Cold.

1) Faarooq def. Kama (w/The Rock, Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown) in 4:18 after the spinebuster. Faarooq came into this match with bruised ribs, as replays reviewed the damage that 'the World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry had done to the former ruler of the Nation two nights ago at Mayhem in Manchester. The Nation were smug with their work, whilst the WWF Intercontinental Champion The Rock strategized with Kama from ringside - Kama meeting the man that will face The Rock for his title in under three weeks time at Unforgiven: In Your House. Kama took no exception to the former ruler and went right for the ribs, pounding away and ripping the bandages off of the ribs of the former Ruler. The Syracuse crowd tried getting behind Faarooq, as Kama continued to do anything in his power to keep Faarooq down - but Faarooq fired up and came out of nowhere with the spinebuster for three.

Faarooq's hand was raised in victory when Mark Henry decided to hit the ring, 'the World's Strongest Man' clubbing the former ruler from behind! The Rock had a grin on his face whilst the former Olympian applied a bear hug tight on the number one contender, leaving Faarooq damaged and down on his knees in the ring. D-Lo Brown and Kama held Faarooq up, as Rock grabbed a microphone and stood watching from ringside. Rock told Faarooq that things were different with the Nation now: you get in the Rock's way, and you get in the Nation's way. Rock told Faarooq that he may have a shot at the WWF Intercontinental Championship at Unforgiven - but the Nation was going to make sure Faarooq made it in pieces, if you smell what the Rock is cooking. The Nation departed, leaving Faarooq laying - whilst Rock had a huge grin on his face!

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Backstage, D-Generation X had just arrived in Syracuse - Triple H and Chyna leading the way whilst Sean Waltman and the New Age Outlaws followed suit. The WWF European Champion talked about how this was their World Wrestling Federation as the faction made their way through the corridors, and directly made their way out to the On Center! The group's music hit as they came walking down the rampway: Waltman crotch-chopping his way down to the ring - officially a WWF Superstar. In the ring Triple H got on the microphone whilst the Syracuse crowd gave DX a mixed reaction. He asked the Syracuse crowd if they were ready to suck it, before 'Road Dogg' Jesse James got on the mic, formally introducing D-Generation X - including their newest member Sean Waltman, who from now on would be renamed "X-Pac"! Triple H followed, saying that last week they set an example. While the old D-Generation X would have showboated, throw in a couple of snide comments - this was not Shawn Michaels' DX! Hunter talked about how last week they set out what they set to do, and that is make the world talk about D-Generation X. This was their World Wrestling Federation, and now that they've traded his best friend in the business Shawn Michaels in for X-Pac, now that Mike Tyson isn't a part of them - there was no stopping DX! X-Pac said that the reason he headed up north to New York from Atlanta in the first place, was because he wanted to be on a winning team. And he is here in D-Generation X, and what they did last week to the Legion of Doom was just the beginning. He talked trash about anybody in the World Wrestling Federation trying to step to them, would get a beating of a lifetime, guaran-damn-teed! 'Road Dogg' talked about tonight, he and Billy Gunn have a match with a couple of dudes that rode bikes. And so he declared that tonight would be the night that the Disciples of the Apocalypse got what was coming to them, much like LOD did last week. Billy Gunn had comments for Skull and 8-Ball, explaining that for the first time in their life, they were going to get left out cold by real men!

But the talk of LOD allowed the WWF Tag Team Champions to step to the occasion - the Legion of Doom made their way out to the rampway to a big ovation from the Syracuse crowd! Animal and Hawk were feeling the effects of last week as Hawk had a band-aid on his forehead, but they did not look too pleased with this new incarnation of D-Generation X! Animal congratulated DX on a job well done last week. They kicked their asses, and all it took was a five-on-two advantage - but LOD knew what the New Age Outlaws were trying to tell them. Hawk explained that the Outlaws weren't getting out of this so fast, and that they knew the one thing they wanted more than anything in the world was another shot at the WWF Tag Team Championships. 'Road Dogg' and 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn got up on the ropes, telling LOD that they were damn right. And so Animal challenged the Outlaws, telling them that they could have another shot at their titles! DX seemed happy enough, but Hawk added one condition: that it would be inside of a steel-cage, with nobody from D-Generation X allowed! The Outlaws laughed it off, with 'Road Dogg' telling Animal and Hawk that LOD proved last week they weren't strong enough to take DX. But that they didn't need their buddies at ringside to witness the New Age Outlaws becoming WWF Tag Team Champions one more time, while proving that they are the best tag team in the World Wrestling Federation! X-Pac took over, telling Hawk and Animal that they reminded him of everybody down south: old, and clinging on to the days gone by. Triple H once again told LOD that they were an army, and that the New Age Outlaws were the soldiers. And at Unforgiven, the soldiers would bring the WWF Tag Team Championships back to the army. He concluded, telling LOD that if they weren't down with that - they had two words for them. DX were certainly sounding confident, but the New Age Outlaws, whether they knew it or not, were going to walk into Unforgiven with huge targets on their chest inside the steel cage with LOD.

In the backstage area The Jackyl was with Kurrgan, the commander telling 'the Interrogator' to get the job done tonight because he knew he was much better than "those two dumbasses" Sniper and Recon. Jackyl ordered Kurrgan to kill Max Mini tonight, and proceeded to slap him across the face! Kurrgan roared, as Jackyl clapped - and just like that Sniper and Recon followed Kurrgan and the commander to the ring - in action next.

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Back on RAW, D-Generation X were joking as they made their way through the hallways in Syracuse. The WWF European Champion suddenly stopped chatting with X-Pac, Chyna and the New Age Outlaws to take notice of somebody: it was Sable. Triple H approached the blonde and flicked his hair back - telling Sable that he had a hot match tonight against a certain boyfriend of hers. Sable rolled her eyes, whilst X-Pac and Billy Gunn tried to suggest that Sable's boyfriend Marc Mero would get his butt kicked. Triple H asked Sable if she had tried being with a real man like him. Sable however wasn't about to take it - telling Hunter that if he wasn't such a jerk, he would consider it. Sable said that 'Marvelous' Marc Mero would take Helmsley's title tonight, which 'Road Dogg' and Billy Gunn laughed off. Helmsley smirked, telling Sable that she may be a single woman after tonight, courtesy of DX. D-Generation X went to leave, but Marc Mero appeared! 'Marvelous' Marc Mero pointed at Helmsley's title, and reiterated that tonight was the night Triple H lost the WWF European Championship. Mero left with Sable, whilst Helmsley and DX joked at the contender's expense.

Back in the building, the Truth Commission had made their way out to the ring, as Kurrgan stood tall in the ring awaiting the arrival of his opponent. The Jackyl had joined commentary, where Sniper and Recon stood - Jackyl talking about how humiliating it was last week for Sniper and Recon to lose to Max Mini of all people. He told Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler that this would be a learning curve for the two Truth Commission, to remember their training: as Kurrgan waited the arrival of the mini: Max Mini coming out for sure with a look of concern on his face, under the mask.

2) Kurrgan def. Max Mini in 1:02 after the Paralyzer. At three-feet seven-inches, Max Mini was the smallest WWF Superstar that the World Wrestling Federation had. And unfortunately for Max, after managing to knock off a victory in tag team action last week with Steve Blackman against Sniper and Recon, his opponent tonight was another member of the Truth Commission: the six-foot-ten monster Kurrgan. 'The Interrogator' roared as he approached Max, who tried to outrun the giant early. He quickly attempted a headscissors, but immediately Kurrgan tossed him down! Kurrgan pounding on Max Mini and sent him flying from the ring with a big boot, but Max would not quit - and Kurrgan quickly locked in the Paralyzer, the claw putting Mini down and out!

Kurrgan refused to release the Paralyzer whilst the Jackyl laughed maniacally from the announce table. Jim Ross started begging Jackyl to make 'the Interrogator' stop, as Max Mini laid motionless locked in the Paralyzer! Sniper and Recon similarly did nothing, when Jackyl finally got up and climbed into the ring - slapping Kurrgan to stop the claw hold from crushing Max Mini's cranium! Kurrgan went back into a reserved state, as Jackyl waved Sniper and Recon over - the Truth Commission leaving Mini unconscious in the ring: some learning curve this was for Sniper and Recon: this was a massacre!

Kevin Kelly was backstage, standing by with Tennessee Lee, wanting to get to know more about the Texan agent. Tennessee Lee told Kevin that he always liked to meet fans like he was sure Kevin Kelly was. He said that for decades he had been the agent to the stars of country music! Everybody in the music industry knew who he was, and he was going to take his client Jeff Jarrett to the top. The NWA North American Heavyweight Champion flamboyantly walked in with sunglasses shaped like stars on - as Tennessee Lee explained that 'Double J' had the rocket strapped on, and he was about to take off. Jarrett added, saying that he was the world's greatest wrestler, the world's greatest singer - and he was going to become the world's most famous country music artist as well, thanks to this man Tennessee Lee! Kevin then asked Jarrett about his thoughts teaming with the Rock 'n' Roll Express tonight to face Bradshaw, Bob Holly and Bart Gunn - but along walked Bradshaw, confronting Jarrett. Bradshaw told 'Double J' to talk all he wanted, because tonight he was going to knock 'Double J' on his ass and out! Bradshaw walked away, whilst Tennessee told Jarrett not to stoop to the ruffian's level!

Elsewhere, Ken Shamrock was seen walking down a corridor - 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' set for competition tonight against Savio Vega of Los Boricuas. The ill-tempered 'World's Most Dangerous Man' was walking into a numbers disadvantage, but Shamrock looked to get back on track with a win tonight, next on RAW.

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A vignette aired, showing the enigmatic newcomer to the World Wrestling Federation sat on a Subway train, surrounded by people. The man with long blonde hair sat silently, whilst a voiceover asked what had made this man how he was. What had made this man such a lost soul? Edge was coming soon to the World Wrestling Federation.

3) Ken Shamrock def. Savio Vega (w/José Estrada, Miguel Peréz & Jesús Castillo) by disqualification in 3:45 after Los Boricuas attacked Shamrock. Eight nights ago at WrestleMania, Ken Shamrock narrowly lost a WWF Intercontinental Championship - and his infamous temper set in. Shamrock laid out several officials in his path in anger induced by the loss. And since then Shamrock has been a ticking time bomb waiting to blow. He had a chance tonight to return to his winning ways against Savio Vega, which rightly meant that Los Boricuas would be present at ringside: trying to help their Puerto-Rican leader score a huge upset against the one time Ultimate Fighter. Shamrock however outskilled Savio and took him to the ground, more or less dominating the Puerto-Rican. Shamrock was distracted at one point by the thugs at ringside, and Shamrock decided to try and go after them, which allowed Vega to come from behind with a cheap shot. But it wouldn't last long: Shamrock turned it around and suplexed Vega into the Ankle Lock! Vega was seconds from tapping, when his boys hit the ring, attacking Shamrock!

The Syracuse crowd booed as Los Boricuas attempted to continue their attack on 'the World's Most Dangerous Man', but Ken Shamrock was in no mood! Shamrock laid Peréz out with a belly-to-belly suplex, then tackled Castillo! Shamrock tossed Estrada across the ring and locked Vega back in the Ankle Lock - Shamrock refusing to break it up! Shamrock's temper had once again gotten the better of him, when referees hit the ring trying to restrain Shamrock. But like WrestleMania, it had no effect as Shamrock took down a referee and suplexed another! The third referee received the belly-to-belly suplex and was locked in the Ankle Lock: and it sure seemed like Shamrock had lost his temper big-time tonight! The referee was tapping out, his ankle surely broken - while Commissioner Slaughter came stomping down to ringside, shouting at Shamrock to release the hold! Eventually, Shamrock decided to do so - and 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' relinquished the hold and rolled out of the ring. Deflated by the lack of a clean submission win in this match, Shamrock walked with Slaughter, who scolded him for losing his temper tonight. Shamrock nodded his head in acceptance, but then tripped Slaughter - and locked the Commissioner in the ankle lock right on the rampway! Shamrock had Slaughter screaming in agony, when referees came running out to try and break Shamrock off of the Commissioner!

Backstage cameras rushed to the scene backstage, where Triple H and X-Pac were putting the boots to Chainz of the Disciples of the Apocalypse! Helmsley and X-Pac of D-Generation X had cornered Chainz and left him laying, while Chyna watched idly by, with a serious look of intent on her face! DX had left another message for DOA, ahead of their match tonight against the New Age Outlaws, when Triple H spotted Chainz' motorcycle. Helmsley joked that X-Pac should test it out, and X-Pac told Helmsley that was a good idea: the newest degenerate deciding to kick the motorcycle over instead! DX left, as the DOA face the Outlaws in tag team action next!

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On the War Zone, a replay aired of Ken Shamrock's assault on Los Boricuas, several referees and even Commissioner Slaughter was shown, before we went to footage of what went down during the commercial break moments ago. Ken Shamrock was backstage arguing with Vince McMahon, who was telling 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' that he could not talk to him like that! Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco were nearby, also trying to keep the situation calm - but Shamrock was having none of it, flipping over a table and picking up a steel chair backstage! McMahon then told Shamrock that if he couldn't contain his anger - then he was suspended! Shamrock was p*ssed, as he swung the steel chair at Patterson who dodged, Shamrock hitting a wall! McMahon stormed off, whilst Shamrock was left seething in rage!

In the On Center, the New Age Outlaws made their way out to the rampway to loud boos from the Syracuse crowd. 'Road Dogg' Jesse James once again had the microphone, as he asked Syracuse how it was hangin'! 'Road Dogg' explained that if you weren't with D-Generation X, you were the enemy - and the enemies would get slaughtered: doggy-style. Once in the ring, 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn got on the second rope to throw up the X-sign, whilst 'Road Dogg' told the Legion of Doom directly that he hoped he saw what Triple H and X-Pac just did to Chainz, because there would be a lot more of that when they took on the DOA up next. Jesse James did his Michael Buffer-esque introduction, introducing himself and Gunn as the future two-time WWF Tag Team Champions: the New Age Outlaws! But the Disciples of the Apocalypse wasn't about to wait long, Skull and 8-Ball riding out on their motocycles and storming the ring, seeking revenge on DX!

4) The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Jesse James) def. The Disciples of the Apocalypse (Skull & 8-Ball) in 3:28 after the Famouser by Gunn on 8-Ball. With Triple H and X-Pac having taken care of Chainz in the backstage area, Skull and 8-Ball were out to kick the New Age Outlaws' asses tonight in Syracuse! Skull and 8-Ball stormed the ring and went blow for blow with 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn and 'Road Dogg' Jesse James, the two twins bringing the fight and sending the former WWF Tag Team Champions from the ring early. The match continued with Gunn and James attempting to get the better of the DOA, 8-Ball in a hard way as Gunn locked a tight headlock on him. But 8-Ball managed to make a comeback, laying James out with a big boot and then succeeding in making the tag to Skull! Skull came in swinging at anything that came close to him. Skull put Jesse James down with the powerbomb, but Billy Gunn quickly hit the ring with a Famouser - and Gunn put James' arm over Skull, scoring the win!

Billy Gunn helped 'Road Dogg' up to his feet, as the New Age Outlaws had come out on top tonight against the Disciples of the Apocalypse; but it wasn't just the New Age Outlaws that had raged war with the Disciples of the Apocalypse, as proven by Triple H, X-Pac and Chyna's attack on Chainz before this match! 'Road Dogg' and Billy Gunn continued their attack after the match, but it wasn't long lasting, as the Legion of Doom came charging down to the ring! The WWF Tag Team Champions weren't going to wait until Unforgiven for revenge for last week, as Animal and Hawk brought the fight to the Outlaws! The Outlaws finally retreated, whilst Hawk and Animal waited seeking round two with the Outlaws: and in two weeks time, there would be no running for the former champions when they meet LOD inside of a steel cage.

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler discussed the escalating issues between the Undertaker and Kane, as Kane came out with Paul Bearer last week and despite the war the two brothers of destruction had the night before at WrestleMania - Bearer challenged 'the Deadman' to show up tonight and accept the challenge for a rematch at Unforgiven: in something known as an Inferno match! A graphic aired, as J.R. noted that the Undertaker would be here next on RAW is WAR.

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Kevin Kelly was backstage with Marc Mero and Sable, wanting to catch a comment with 'Marvelous' Marc Mero before his shot at Triple H's WWF European Championship tonight. Marc told Kevin that this is what he had been waiting for, to get his hands on some gold in the World Wrestling Federation. Mero told Kelly that he didn't appreciate D-Generation X talking to Sable like she was a piece of meat, and iterated that she was his girlfriend, and nobody else's! Kevin Kelly then asked Sable about her match with Luna Vachon at Unforgiven, but Marc took the microphone away from his girlfriend and told Kelly that Luna was going down to the Sable Bomb. Mero walked himself and Sable away, with Sable unable to even get a word in.

For the first time since WrestleMania, RAW returned with the lights going out and 'the Deadman's theme hitting - bringing out the Undertaker to a huge ovation! 'The Phenom' slowly walked down the rampway en route to the ring, where the Undertaker climbed inside slowly. 'The Deadman' grabbed a microphone, beginning to talk about the rivalry with his brother Kane. He said that it had come down to this: a hatred run so deep that they must fight it out until one is taken by the flames of Hell. The Undertaker commented that he did not mean for this to happen, but he knows that deep down it isn't 'the Big Red Machine' that wants to keep on fighting. Undertaker said that he knows Kane, much deeper than Paul ever will, and after the war that they went through at WrestleMania - he knows it is Paul Bearer that wants this match to happen. And so 'the Deadman' came here tonight to call out Kane and Paul Bearer, because he wanted to hear it from 'the Big Red Machine' before he heard it from Paul Bearer. The Undertaker waited patiently, having been invited to show up tonight by Bearer last week in his challenge for Unforgiven.

But to the surprise of 'the Phenom', Kane wasn't in Syracuse. Instead, Paul Bearer and Kane were on location! 'The Big Red Machine' and Paul Bearer appeared on the TitanTron, with Paul telling the Undertaker that he didn't mean to deceive the Undertaker - but he did it for his own good! Paul said that Undertaker continues to not see the vile hatred that his younger brother possesses for 'the Deadman'. Bearer iterated that what was family is no longer - that Kane hates the Undertaker, and he hates every single thing about 'the Phenom'! Paul screamed that the Undertaker is why Kane is so badly damaged right now, and why he is 'the Big Red Machine'. Paul told Undertaker that he wanted him to accept the challenge for Unforgiven, because that was the only way this rivalry would end: with Kane standing tall, with justice prevailing. And the Undertaker screaming for his life, doused in the flames of the devil's inferno! Undertaker was in awe of what was happening, as Paul then told the Undertaker that he knows how stubborn he can be, because he is the devil - and because of that Paul and Kane had taken a road trip to somewhere that hit home for 'the Phenom': the site of the Undertaker and Kane's dead parents! Paul told Undertaker that if he doesn't accept this challenge, then Kane will do something that will make the Undertaker he was sorry for ever starting this war from the start. Undertaker, in a rare moment of weakness, accepted the challenge profusely - and Bearer told Undertaker that he couldn't wait for him to burn like Kane burnt - like his own parents burned when he killed them. But Paul told Undertaker that Kane was going to do it anyway: and that's when the camera pulled out to reveal that Kane had a sledgehammer in hand - and Kane swung at one of the tombstones of his own parents! Kane hammered the other tombstone, as Paul told Kane to proceed! 'The Big Red Machine' was aggressive, as he then proceeded to pour gasoline onto the graves of his and Undertaker's parents! Paul told Undertaker that he would see him on April 26, before lighting a match and setting the Undertaker and Kane's parents on fire! 'The Deadman' was shocked and traumatized, as the Inferno match was on: the Undertaker and Kane with a date in Hell come Unforgiven!

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Back on the War Zone, a replay aired reviewing what happened moments ago where the Undertaker called Kane out to talk, but to 'the Deadman's shock and horror, Kane and Paul Bearer were at the gravesite of the two brothers' parents - and 'the Big Red Machine' sent a message ahead of Unforgiven to his older brother - by desecrating the graves of their parents, and setting their graves on fire! Back in Syracuse, the Undertaker was seen storming out of the Oncenter, stealing a car and driving out of the building: 'the Deadman' surely rushing to get his hands on 'the Big Red Machine' and Paul Bearer!

5) WWF European Championship: Triple H (w/Chyna) (c) def. Marc Mero (w/Sable) in 5:52 after the Pedigree. 'Marvelous' Marc Mero had finally got himself an opportunity at some championship gold, but was he going to be able to dethrone Triple H, the leader of this new incarnation of D-Generation X? Triple H came down the rampway with just Chyna - and it was curious as to the whereabouts of X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws. Sable watched on from ringside, her mind focused on Luna Vachon who challenged her last week to a match at Unforgiven. Meanwhile inside, Mero brought the fight to Triple H, attempting the TKO early, just for Helmsley to reverse it into a DDT. Helmsley began to pound away at 'the Marvelous One', who kept fighting - but Helmsley was always one step ahead of Mero. Finally Mero initiated a comeback, when the Artist Formerly Known As Goldust without the make-up came wandering down the rampway, and Luna Vachon was there too, immediately tackling Sable! Goldust tried pulling his main squeeze Luna off of Sable, as the referee grew distracted by the fight at ringside! Goldust finally got Luna off of Sable, and Luna ripped the top off of Sable as well! Sable was left in her bra, whilst back inside Chyna snuck into the ring and low blowed Mero from behind! Helmsley delivered the Pedigree to Mero, retaining the title!

Triple H slowly struggled up to his feet, as Chyna got into the ring with him; Helmsley raising the WWF European Championship high after a successful defense - with the unwanted assist from the Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and Luna Vachon. Luna laughed and bit into the ripped off shirt of Sable, whilst Goldust proudly put his arm around his crazed mistress. At ringside Sable tried to hide her exposed chest, when Marc Mero rolled out of the ring to shield her - swearing revenge. Triple H and Chyna left on their own, having gotten the job done - but not without Helmsley checking out Sable's rack on the way out. Sable gradually grew more comfortable with her bra being on show, the crowd loving every moment of it.

A vignette aired, showing the self-proclaimed 'Big Valbowski' laying in bed with a blonde model laid beside him. The girl and him were talking about the performance he just put on, with the model extremely satisfied and overwhelmed with pleasure. 'The Big Valbowski' laughed and said if that was something, just to wait until he comes to the World Wrestling Federation. Val Venis is coming soon.

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Back on the War Zone, Kevin Kelly caught up with the Artist Formerly Known As Goldust and Luna Vachon, wanting to get a comment from Luna. Vachon did all of the talking, whilst the unpainted Goldust watched on. Luna still had Sable's top in her hands, as she said that she sent a message to Sable. She said that she once was infatuated with the thought of her, doing so many things to her: but now, she is infatuated with destroying her. Exposing her in the middle of the ring, on live pay-per-view. Luna told Sable that she wasn't just going to take her dignity by ripping her piece from piece - but she wanted to humiliate her. All of a sudden, Sable showed up in her bra - the hot blonde showing a wild side having to be held back by Marc Mero! Sable told Luna that if she wanted to play a humiliating game, she should accept her challenge: the match at Unforgiven would only end when one of them was left naked, with all of their clothes ripped from their body! Luna immediately accepted, telling Sable that she couldn't wait to take everything from her and show the world what a disgusting body she really had. Luna left, whilst Goldust simply commented on Sable having "nice boobs". They departed, leaving Marc Mero to question Sable on why she added that stipulation. Sable and Marc began bickering as they left Kevin Kelly alone in the back.

Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were talking about the line-up for Unforgiven, with 'the King' blurting his excitement for Sable being left naked and humiliated in the middle of twenty-thousand fans in Greensboro! Lawler was excited for puppies, whereas Mick Foley suddenly made his way out to the ring. The man behind the Three Faces of Foley did not appear to be in a good mood tonight, whilst J.R. commented on Foley acting very out of character since beating his former mentor Terry Funk at WrestleMania. Foley got into the ring to cheers, as he graced the microphone. Mick talked about how eight nights ago he had the pleasure of beating Terry Funk, his ex-good friend nearly within an inch of his life. Foley said that he and Funk kicked each others' asses so badly, Terry spent two nights in the hospital after it was all said and done. And he went to visit Terry, so that they could talk. Funk was happy about Mick beating him within an inch of his life - and so Foley quizzed the Syracuse crowd about whether he should be happy about that! The Syracuse crowd applauded, as Mick asked them again if that was supposed to make Mick Foley happy, to bring himself down to Terry Funk's level! The fans cheered again, as Foley talked about how he didn't know whether he could live with himself after that. He doesn't know who he is, and perhaps it's prophetical: without Terry Funk, there is no Mick Foley! Foley continued to scream that he gave his life and he almost took another's - and these fans are bloodthirsty, wanting blood, wanting weapons. Mick told them that maybe he doesn't care about the fans' needs or desires: he cares about Mick Foley. Foley ripped off his trademark flannel shirt and threw it on the mat, then started pulling out his hair and cradling himself. Foley was silent, as it appeared he was having a meltdown on the War Zone! Finally Foley screeched, telling any sick freak enjoying this would pay the price with their blood - and maybe they too would have to live with themselves. J.R. was disturbed by what was going on, apologizing for what was going on with Mick Foley. Foley finally screeched again, this time quoting a familiar line: "on the eighth day, God created Mankind. And he was having a very bad day". Foley rolled out of the ring and went stomping up the rampway - the Syracuse crowd confused, while Ross again apologized and said that he would reach out to his friend Mick Foley this week, to find out what was going on inside of his head.

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An advertisement aired, promoting WWF Unforgiven: In Your House, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, April 26.

6) Bradshaw, Bob Holly & Bart Gunn def. Jeff Jarrett & The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) (w/Tennessee Lee & Jim Cornette) in 5:27 after the Rocket Launcher by Holly and Gunn on Morton. Cornette was in Morton and Gibson's ear - the NWA faction hoping to continue their string of success, whilst Bradshaw looked to get his hands on the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett - who he had comments for earlier tonight. 'Double J' strutted around the ring and posed to the Syracuse crowd's disapproval, as he went to work on Bart Gunn's legs. Soon enough Bradshaw had had enough to hear with 'Double J's parading and the two started to go at it at ringside, whereas Morton and Gibson attempted to use their classic offense on Holly. They missed their infamous double dropkick, which resulted in Holly taking out Gibson with a dropkick of his own; and then Morton wound up being the recipient of the Rocket Launcher - giving Holly and Gunn the win!

Jim Cornette was furious at the loss, as Bob Holly and Bart Gunn celebrated their win - until Jeff Jarrett came from behind, 'Double J' dropped Gunn with an inverted Russian legsweep! Cornette got into the ring and started talking down to the Rock 'n' Roll Express, much to the unappreciative Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson. Jim Ross alluded to their past with Cornette opposing Morton and Gibson - and how this partnership was bound to fail sooner or later - but all of a sudden Bradshaw hit the ring to try his luck getting his hands on 'Double J' some more; and the Rock 'n' Roll Express put the boots to the tough Texan! NWA's momentary problems had cost them a victory, but they began beating down on Bradshaw, Holly and Gunn! Cornette directed the attack whilst Tennesee Lee could be seen grinning from ear to ear at ringside - when all of a sudden a familiar foe in Vader made his way down to the ring, 'the Mastodon' knocking Morton and Gibson down - whilst 'Double J' fled the ring! Vader wanted a piece of everybody in the ring, while Bradshaw, Gunn and Holly slowly got back up to their feet. 

In the backstage area Vince McMahon was seen talking with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. Patterson and Brisco questioned the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation, whether he could trust the new and improved Stone Cold Steve Austin. McMahon was excited, telling Patterson and Brisco that he had personally spoken to the WWF Champion - and tonight he was hyped to show the world the new 'Texas Rattlesnake'! McMahon left Patterson and Brisco scratching their heads, headed for the ring next!

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Back on the War Zone, the Legion of Doom were seen in the backstage area, Hawk and Animal being approached by Kevin Kelly about D-Generation X. The WWF Tag Team Champions were about ready to respond when Billy Gunn and Jesse James suddenly jumped Hawk and Animal! LOD weren't going down without a fight from the New Age Outlaws' blindsight attack - and Hawk and Animal traded blows with Jesse James and Billy Gunn in the backstage hallway! But just when Hawk and Animal had just about fought the Outlaws off, Triple H came from behind with a steel chair to the spine of Hawk! Animal looked out, and X-Pac suddenly jumped Animal! Chyna stood with her arms folded, while D-Generation X put the boots to LOD further, leaving Hawk and Animal down and hurting! The arrogant WWF European Champion told LOD that like they said, DX always comes out on top. Jesse James remarked that Hawk and Animal were doing the job at Unforgiven, leaving LOD for dead!

In the Oncenter Vince McMahon climbed into the ring as the War Zone was set to wrap it up with some sort of huge transformation promised by the Chairman. The World Wrestling Federation Owner was booed heavily, as Vince talked about how this was it: the moment that fans had waited all night to see! McMahon took us back to earlier tonight, where he promised that Stone Cold Steve Austin - after his cool-off period in an Albany jail cell last week - had learned his lesson, and changed his ways. McMahon commented once again on the importance of having a prideful, humble attitude when it came to representing the World Wrestling Federation. He said that many in the past have tried - and it is hard, and so he can understand Stone Cold "acting out" to try and find guidance. McMahon claimed that that guidance had come to him - and at that moment the boss invited out the man that would lead the WWF into the 21st century: the new and improved Stone Cold Steve Austin!

Stone Cold Steve Austin's music hit, and Syracuse exploded with excitement for the World Wrestling Federation Champion - but the Oncenter grew confused, as 'the Texas Rattlesnake' came stomping down to the ring wearing a fully formal suit, with an Austin 3:16 baseball cap on, to top it off! Jim Ross could not believe the transformation, wondering whether Austin had sold out on everything he lived and breathed for! Austin climbed into the ring and saluted the capacity crowd, while McMahon clapped his hands in applause for 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. McMahon pointed to Austin and demanded the people give it up for the WWF Champion! The crowd booed. He said that Stone Cold was sure to be the man to take the World Wrestling Federation to the top of sports entertainment in 1998, and asked Steve if he had any words to say to these people. Austin simply told McMahon that he was extremely happy and humbled to be the World Wrestling Federation Champion. Unorthodox for Austin, he continued by stating that the WWF finally has a champion that management can be proud of - and he would take this title around the world proving that he was the most elite WWF Champion that this business had ever seen. Austin, with the title on his shoulder hugged shook hands with the Chairman, who had a huge smirk on his face. McMahon once again asked the people in Syracuse to give it up for the new and improved Stone Cold Steve Austin - and as McMahon shook Austin's hand with delight one more time, Austin suckered Vince in and dropped the boss with a Stunner! Austin ripped off the suit trousers, then removed his tie and shirts - revealing an Austin shirt! Stone Cold Steve Austin picked up the microphone and told McMahon that there was no changing Stone Cold, and Vince was a jackass for trying! Steve Austin told the people of Syracuse that Stone Cold Steve Austin did nothing that Stone Cold Steve Austin didn't want to do, and that's the bottom line! Austin had left McMahon out cold in the ring, as the WWF Champion got up to the second rope and raised his fists high - the old Stone Cold having raised hell on the boss - while the War Zone went off the air!

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WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: April 11, 1998

- The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) def. Too Much (Scott Taylor & Brian Christopher) in 5:53 after the Stage Dive by Thrasher on Christopher. During the match it was noted that the Headbangers would face the Rock 'n' Roll Express this Monday night on RAW.
- The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust (w/Luna Vachon) def. Raymond Clark in 1:44 after the Curtain Call. After the match Goldust continued his attack on Clark, while Luna took the microphone. Luna sent a message to Sable, telling her that this was going to be what it would be like for her at Unforgiven - naked, and ashamed! Vachon proceeded to drag the tights of Clark down, revealing a thong beneath. Goldust was caught by surprise and curiosity, as Luna looked to continue, but Marc Mero hit the ring - 'the Marvelous One' chasing Goldust and Luna away with a steel chair! Mero was clearly unhappy with what was transpiring in the feud between Luna and Sable.
- TAKA Michinoku & Aguila def. Los Boricuas (Jesús Castillo & José Estrada) (w/Savio Vega & Miguel Peréz) in 3:31 after the hurricanrana by Aguila. After the match, the same three Japanese men attacked Michinoku and Aguila - identified on commentary as being Dick Togo, Mens Teioh and Sho Funaki. The three were guided by a Japanese man in a business suit identified as Yamaguchi-san, while the trio stood tall waving the Japanese flag over Michinoku and Aguila.
- D-Lo Brown (w/Mark Henry) def. Tom Brandi in 2:40 after the big splash from the top rope. Mark Henry attacked Brandi at ringside while Brown distracted the official, leading to the finish.
- Non-Title: The Legion of Doom (Hawk & Animal) def. Frank Stalletto & Roy Raymond in 0:22 after the Doomsday Device. Animal and Hawk got on the microphone after the match, calling out D-Generation X: there was only two of them and five of DX - but they didn't care, they wanted a handicap match with D-Generation X - and they weren't going to wait until Unforgiven to get their hands on the New Age Outlaws.

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WWF UNFORGIVEN: IN YOUR HOUSE - April 26, 1998
Greensboro, North Carolina - Greensboro Coliseum

- Inferno - The Undertaker vs Kane
- WWF Tag Team Championship - Steel-Cage - The Legion of Doom (c) vs The New Age Outlaws
- WWF Intercontinental Championship - The Rock (c) vs Faarooq
- Rip 'Em Off - Sable vs Luna Vachon
- Matches to be announced. 

20 DAYS AWAY!s

The World Wrestling Federation presents...
RAW is WAR - April 20, 1998
Long Island, New York - Nassau Coliseum
Taped on April 14, 1998

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RAW went on the air with a video package covering the events of last week, where in an unexpected announcement, the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation Vince McMahon made a match: himself against the WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin, with one arm tied behind 'the Texas Rattlesnake's back. Everybody was doubting McMahon's chances against the rebellious WWF Champion, and when it came down to crunch time McMahon cowered from the ring. In his place came the previously suspended Ken Shamrock, who made Austin cry out in pain in the Ankle Lock - as the Chairman talked about how 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' would be the World Wrestling Federation Champion that this company deserves at Unforgiven.

The opening video package for RAW is WAR took us to the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York - six days away from Unforgiven: In Your House! Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us to RAW, when down the rampway came the voice of RAW is WAR, Jim Ross! Ross, bandaged up from a beating received last week at the hands of a reverted Mankind, took his position on commentary, as Michael asked J.R. how he was feeling. Jim expressed major disappointment in the actions of Mankind last week, laying his hands on somebody that had tried to be his friend for the longest time. J.R. said that Mankind is back, and he is burning bridges at every turn. Ross said that somebody needed to stop this mad man.

1) Non-Title: The Rock (w/Kama, D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry) (c) vs Vader went to a no-contest in 2:34 after Kane attacked Vader. The WWF Intercontinental Champion was six days away from facing his former mentor, the former ruler of the Nation of Domination Faarooq at Unforgiven with his title on the line, but in the mean time The Rock had a big threat to go up against in 'the Mastodon' Vader, who was in no mood for the antics of the Nation at ringside. Vader had the size advantage that caused Rock to repeatedly run from the big man, but a distraction in the form of Mark Henry standing face to face with 'the Mastodon' allowed Rock to attack Vader from behind. Rock hit the ropes and delivered a new move known as "the People's Elbow", but Vader powered out at two. Vader and Rock continued to fight, when the theme of 'the Big Red Machine' hit, and moments later Kane arrived with Paul Bearer beside him! The Rock quickly escaped the ring and left with the Nation, whilst Vader looked ready to fight anybody coming - Vader attacking Kane as he entered the ring!

Kane and Vader exchanged blows, with 'the Big Red Machine' getting the better of 'the Mastodon'. The Nation fled the scene, while Paul Bearer watched on, ordering that Kane dispose of the man he managed at one time. Vader began to fight back, splashing Kane in the corner - but Kane turned it all around, delivering a huge Chokeslam to 'the Mastodon'! Kane had successfully disposed of Vader, but for what reason? It wouldn't take long for us to find out, as Paul Bearer graced the microphone and talked about how last week the Undertaker received a taste of what was to come at Unforgiven. Paul said that the Undertaker has done plenty in the World Wrestling Federation - but all of it was unwarranted, because it was 'the Phenom' that murdered his family; it was 'the Deadman' that caused a lifetime of suffering for his younger brother Kane. Bearer said that his fame was all over, and in six days, the Undertaker would meet his maker, and justice would be served when Kane defeats the Undertaker and takes his life, by setting 'the Phenom' on fire! Paul cackled, but a gong came over the Nassau Coliseum! The fans came on their feet, as a video played reviewing the scenes of last week. The Undertaker's voice was heard, as 'the Deadman' told Kane and Paul Bearer that they committed the ultimate crime last week - and on Sunday they would pay their sins with their lives. Undertaker's voice declared that Kane would suffer the fate that brought him to the dance: and Paul Bearer would rest in peace. Lightning struck the ring post, scaring the daylights out of Paul Bearer! Meanwhile Kane appeared untouched, simply nodding - as the Inferno match awaits this Sunday night on pay-per-view!

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Back on RAW, the Nation were seen walking through the backstage corridors - The Rock talking about how the WWF Intercontinental Champion shouldn't have to put up with fat pieces of cr*p like Vader when he has a title to defend this Sunday at Unforgiven. He addressed the Nation as he said that there is a conspiracy against them, but that Rock could not lose the WWF Intercontinental Championship by any means necessary. Rock told Mark Henry that he did a great job breaking Faarooq's ribs two weeks ago - but he ordered 'the World's Strongest Man' to go ahead and finish the job in the Long Island Street Fight tonight against his Unforgiven opponent Faarooq, tonight on RAW! Mark told Rock that it would be his pleasure.

2) WWF Light Heavyweight Championship: TAKA Michinoku (c) def. El Pantera in 4:42 after the Michinoku Driver. This match was scheduled to take place two weeks ago on RAW is WAR, where much to everybody's dismay, Kai En Tai attacked the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion for the first time. 'The Japanese Sensation' was up against a young up-and-coming luchador in El Pantera, and the two chainwrestled before breaking out the big moves - Pantera showing how agile he could be, whereas Michinoku proved to once again be resilient against allcomers. TAKA was proving to be a fighting champion having defended the title last week against Scott Taylor: and the same could be said tonight, where Pantera's efforts to put TAKA down with a brainbuster and a frog splash went thwarted. Michinoku capitalized, scoring another win with the Michinoku Driver.

TAKA Michinoku had his hand raised in victory but was cautious after being attacked three times by Kai En Tai in recent weeks. The WWF Light Heavyweight Champion had every right to be paranoid, but what he wasn't counting on was Sho Funaki, Mens Teioh and Dick Togo coming through the crowd, jumping the champ once again! They put the boots to 'the Japanese Sensation' while Mr Yamaguchi-san grinned from ringside! It was quickly becoming a repeat of last week, as Funaki delivered a tornado DDT driving the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion down hard into the mat - but Aguila ran down to the ring to stick up for the champ; Aguila chasing Kai En Tai away from the ring! They may have been opponents at WrestleMania, but Aguila had Michinoku's back against this Japanese organization!

Backstage D-Generation X were seen arriving at the Nassau Coliseum, Triple H with X-Pac, the New Age Outlaws and Chyna. Quickly the WWF European Champion pointed out the motorcycles of the Disciples of the Apocalypse sat waiting with nobody around. X-Pac joked, reminding of how they left Skull, 8-Ball and Chainz laying two weeks ago. Helmsley told the boys that there was only one thing to do in a perfect time like this: and Helmsley opened up the fly on his jeans, and started urinating on the motorcycles. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn laughed as the New Age Outlaws joined in - X-Pac deciding to do the same! DX had desecrated the bikes of DOA, and they were surely not going to be thrilled about this; as Chyna soon escorted the faction through the backstage hallway - apparently on their way to the ring!

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A sellout crowd in Long Island were awaiting the arrival of D-Generation X, who came out to the rampway to a largely mixed reaction from the New York crowd. Triple H, X-Pac, the New Age Outlaws and Chyna came walking down to the ring after having just urinated all over the motorcycles of the Disciples of the Apocalypse - as X-Pac got on the second rope and crotch chopped to the arena. There were fans, adult and child alike crotch-chopping as DX had truly made an impression on the Nassau Coliseum crowd. X-Pac got on the microphone and began hyping up them up, getting the crowd louder and louder for the degenerates stood in the ring. Full of life, X-Pac succeeded. Road Dogg Jesse James graced the mic with his Michael Buffer introductions, declaring himself and 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn the next WWF Tag Team Champions. Billy Gunn told the crowd that if they weren't down with that, there was only two words for them. Triple H smirked as he took the microphone and said that he told the people the night after WrestleMania that this D-Generation X was here to party and have a good time - and that nobody would stop them. Helmsley said that they make the rules, that this is their house: and at Unforgiven, it would be a clean sweep for D-Generation X because the WWF Tag Team Championships are coming home to the New Age Outlaws once they leave the Legion of Doom laying in puddles of their own blood inside the steel cage!

But D-Generation X's "party" was crashed suddenly, by none other than 'the Black Hart' Owen Hart! Owen Hart made his way onto the rampway, as Helmsley laughed at Owen. Helmsley once again referred to Owen Hart as a nugget, that he wouldn't quit and if he knew any better - he would have quit a long time ago. Owen told Triple H that he was damn right he wouldn't quit. Hart told Helmsley that the only reason he walked out of WrestleMania as the WWF European Champion was because Owen let him. He wanted Triple H to have that win, because Owen wanted to do things his way. Hart told Helmsley that with that said, he's seen what DX has done - and he isn't going to let it fly: demanding another rematch with Triple H for the WWF European Championship! The fans in Long Island applauded his efforts, but Helmsley calmly told Owen no. X-Pac got on the mic and asked why Owen just didn't seem to grasp the idea that he wasn't wanted here: this was their house, and X-Pac was trespassing on D-Generation X's property. X-Pac asked Owen why he decided to stay where he wasn't welcome, and why he couldn't just go be a little star down in Atlanta with the rest of his stupid family. Hart answered back, telling X-Pac that he didn't have to go anywhere. Hart declared that he was here to stay, and that before the thought of being pro wrestlers were in Triple H and X-Pac's blood, the Harts ruled the World Wrestling Federation! Helmsley smirked, as he reclaimed the mic. Hunter told "the nugget" to relax, telling Owen that he might burst the vein in his forehead. Triple H told Owen that he was willing to give him one more chance: and when Owen fails like the mess-up he truly is tonight - D-Generation X were going to make sure that the nugget Owen Hart would be flushed out of the World Wrestling Federation: once and for all! Strong words, as X-Pac crotch chopped Owen - Hart looking determined and defiant to any of DX's orders! Owen mouthed at Helmsley that he was going down tonight.

Backstage, the Disciples of the Apocalypse approached their motorcycles, where Skull, 8-Ball and Chainz noticed that their bikes had been p*ssed on earlier tonight by D-Generation X! The three were ballistic, storming away from the scene - and surely this would not end well for DX!

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Back on RAW, Jim Ross, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler talked about Jeff Jarrett performing "With My Baby Tonight" at Unforgiven this Sunday, live on pay-per-view - as they aired a video package sent to them by Tennessee Lee: featuring the stylings of country music band Soya Brown, who will play with 'Double J' this Sunday night.

In the ring, Tennessee Lee introduced the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett, who came strutting down the rampway to loud boos from the anti-country music Long Island crowd! 'Double J' climbed into the ring and got on the microphone, telling the people in New York that he was a bonafide Superstar, and nobody could deny that! 'Double J' said that he was going to be famous after Unforgiven, and people will have to line up just to say hello to him - and it is all thanks to the man beside him, Tennessee Lee. Jarrett then began to talk about Droz - the former New York Jets player that decided to go and Puke all over his shoes last week on RAW. 'Double J' called Droz out, telling him that if he wanted to try his hand at being a WWF Superstar, and face the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion - to bring it on because 'Double J' was about to prove he will be more famous than Droz will ever be! Droz accepted the challenge, dressed as uniquely as ever. Nicknamed 'Puke', Jim Ross reminded us of Droz infamously vomiting on the football during a live edition of Monday Night Football in 1993 - which gave him the nickname.

3) Non-Title: Jeff Jarrett (w/Tennessee Lee) (c) def. Droz in 3:52 after nailing Droz with an acoustic guitar. Droz made an impressionable debut last week by greeting Jeff Jarrett and Tennessee Lee backstage - promptly throwing up on the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion's feet. 'Puke' however was in there tonight with 'Double J' in his very first World Wrestling Federation match, and fared relatively well by brawling with the traditionalist. The country music star was initially perplexed at Droz's abilities, Droz almost putting Jarrett down with a sit-out spinebuster for a near fall. But Droz's pitfall came, as he inadvertently clotheslined the referee down. This allowed 'Double J' to slide into the ring with an acoustic guitar - cracking Droz right over the head with the musical instrument! Jarrett threw the remains of the guitar out, covering for a cheap underhanded victory.

Jeff Jarrett celebrated his win to boos, as 'Double J' had just left 'Puke' laying after nailing him with an acoustic guitar! The NWA North American Heavyweight Champion was joined in the ring by Tennessee Lee with a microphone, as Jarrett said that this Sunday at Unforgiven, the world would watch as the stylings of 'Double J' and Soya Brown impress the music industry with the hit song "With My Baby Tonight"! Jarrett strutted obnoxiously, when Bradshaw came stomping down the rampway, clearing the ring of 'Double J' and Tennessee Lee, to attend to the former nose tackle for the New York Jets in the ring. As Jarrett prepared for the gig of a lifetime live on pay-per-view, Bradshaw continued to seek a shot at the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship.

In their locker room, D-Generation X were calm, as Triple H prepared for his match tonight against Owen Hart - in which the WWF European Champion stated his title wouldn't be on the line. Road Dogg and Billy Gunn were hanging out talking to X-Pac, when the Disciples of the Apocalypse came bursting into the room! Skull, 8-Ball and Chainz almost came to blows with DX, who had Chyna backing them up. In their faces, DX asked what DOA's problem was, acting innocently. Skull talked about how they knew it was DX that p*ssed all over their bikes - and they wanted to call out the New Age Outlaws tonight! 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn obnoxiously told DOA that they proved their point two weeks ago already, but if they wanted to throw down - the Outlaws were taking them down! 8-Ball warned he and Road Dogg that they were going to mess them up for messing up their bikes, leaving. X-Pac laughed, asking where all of this heat was coming from. Road Dogg joked back, telling them the heat was coming off of their p*ss, obviously.

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In the parking lot, a limousine arrived at the building - and out of it came none other than Vince McMahon! McMahon laughed about being slightly late tonight, but told his colleagues Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco that Stone Cold Steve Austin's always late, why can't the boss? McMahon, Patterson and Brisco were joined by Ken Shamrock, who stepped out of the limo in a suit - as Vince introduced Shamrock as "the new and improved" 'World's Most Dangerous Man'! Patterson and Brisco applauded, while Vince shook Shamrock's hand. Shamrock told McMahon that if last week wasn't enough, then Stone Cold Steve Austin wouldn't like to know what happens when he crosses paths with him ahead of Unforgiven.

4) Non-Title: Owen Hart def. Triple H (w/Chyna) (c) by disqualification in 5:35 after Chyna took out the referee. 'The Black Hart' was getting his wish tonight against Triple H, the WWF European Champion once again meeting Owen Hart tonight on RAW is WAR in a rematch from WrestleMania. Owen was all fired up after Helmsley's comments for him earlier tonight, and Helmsley and Hart went right at it - Owen adopting more of an aggressive approach, bringing the fight to Hunter out of the ring. Helmsley was able to regain momentum off of a spinebuster, but Triple H's confidence was his downfall - the leader of D-Generation X hyping the crowd up - while Owen took advantage of it and caught Helmsley with an enzuigiri for a near fall! Owen was on his way to victory, and looked to apply the Sharpshooter on Helmsley! The Sharpshooter, a move that Helmsley had tapped out to several times in the past, was locked in on the WWF European Champion, but just as Helmsley looked as though he was ready to tap, Chyna dragged the referee out of the ring just before the champ submitted!

Owen Hart raised his hands in victory, thinking he had beaten the WWF European Champion by submission with the Sharpshooter, but what he didn't realize was 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna attacking from behind with a low blow! The bodyguard of D-Generation X Chyna put the boots to 'the Black Hart', when Triple H recovered and joined in on the two-on-one assault of 'the Black Hart'. Chyna held Owen up for Helmsley to taunt and then slap across the face, slamming his head down to the mat. But as Triple H and Chyna stood tall over the fallen Owen Hart, the Legion of Doom came charging for the ring - Hawk and Animal running Helmsley and Chyna from the ring, while the WWF Tag Team Champions stood in the ring - once again backing Owen up in his revolution against the gang of degenerates.

In the backstage area Sable was flying solo. The beautiful blonde scheduled for the first ever 'Rip 'Em Off' match with Luna Vachon this Sunday at Unforgiven was without her boyfriend Marc Mero by her side - and it appeared that she was headed for the ring! Sable was turning the heads of various backstage personnel, set to join us next.

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Back on the War Zone, Bradshaw was helping Droz down the corridor. The Texan asked how Droz was feeling after the guitar shot to the head earlier tonight. Droz simply stopped the two from walking, and proceeded to Puke all over the floor! Bradshaw called Droz a lightweight, but told him not to worry because somebody else would take care of the mess.

In Long Island, Sable made her way down the rampway to a huge ovation from the New York crowd - the blonde haired bombshell waving and greeting the capacity crowd with a big smile on her face. This was perhaps the first time Sable had flown solo, without 'Marvelous' Marc Mero by her side, but Sable appeared to be here for business. Wearing a tight black outfit, Sable got into the ring and asked Long Island how they were doing. The crowd reacted to Sable like a star, as she said that's what she liked to hear. Sable then posed a survey for the Nassau Coliseum. She asked people if they were ready for Sunday, if they were ready for Unforgiven: In Your House. The fans reacted, when Sable posed the question: who would the fans like to see with their clothes torn from their bodies, left in the middle of the ring humiliated and more importantly: butt naked? The fans chanted for Sable, which got a laugh out of the bombshell - and Sable said that this would be the last we would hear the name 'Luna Vachon'. Sable said that Luna walks around ragged and crazy - it's about time somebody truly humbled her down.

But Sable didn't have much time to talk, as quite quickly the Artist Formerly Known As Goldust made his way out to the rampway! 'The Bizarre One' once again wasn't dressed or painted up tonight, as Goldust apologized to Sable for interrupting her. He said that he knows they have been at odds since her little boyfriend Marc Mero wanted to tear them apart - but the fact is that he always actually liked the hot blonde. Goldust climbed into the ring and removed his bandana, telling Sable that they had a lot in common: they were both blonde! Goldust continued with his verbal spew, sucking up and telling Sable that he thinks she's a gorgeous girl. Which is why he was thrilled about the idea of the Rip 'Em Off match at Unforgiven - so he could see her stripped down to nothing and have the whole world laughing at her! Goldust said that his girl Luna would tear her apart, and when she was physically broken, she would be mentally broken too - when the world sees her for what she truly is: a cheap, naked sl*t! Sable wanted to fight Goldust, who backed up a step. Sable looked ready to go, but just before she could Luna Vachon came from behind, knocking Sable down! Luna began to attack Sable, then proceeded to try and undo the outfit of Sable! Luna had the previously stolen and ripped shirt and skirt of Sable around her neck like a scarf, and she wanted to add to her collection ahead of Unforgiven! Goldust was gawping with joy as Sable tried to fight Luna off - when Marc Mero came running down to the ring, fighting Goldust off and sending Luna over the top rope! Mero removed his shirt to cover Sable's exposed back - and Goldust and Luna were livid at 'the Marvelous One's interruption in their cheap attack. Mero held Sable back, as Sable was not willing to wait for Unforgiven.

Meanwhile Triple H and Chyna were walking the halls complaining about the Legion of Doom being where they didn't belong. The WWF European Champion said that the New Age Outlaws would take back their titles from LOD in the cage match at Unforgiven - but before anything, the two encountered Commissioner Slaughter in their sight. Helmsley asked what he wanted, that he had just had a match and wanted to go and relax. Slaughter told Helmsley that his rest could wait. He was originally on the fence about giving him another shot, but what Chyna did tonight in getting Helmsley disqualified to avoid taking a loss to 'the Black Hart': now it was on! Slaughter declared that Owen Hart will challenge Triple H for the WWF European Championship at Unforgiven this Sunday night - and to ensure no interference, Chyna will be handcuffed to none other than the Commissioner himself! Slaughter walked away, while Helmsley asked Chyna what the hell that was all about!

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5) Long Island Street Fight: Faarooq def. Mark Henry (w/D-Lo Brown) in 3:58 after the spinebuster on a steel chair. Faarooq may have had The Rock where he wanted him last week on RAW is WAR when he delivered a devastating piledriver to the WWF Intercontinental Champion on top of a steel chair, but Faarooq himself was not out of the woods from his own personal injury: having received two broken ribs courtesy of 'the World's Strongest Man' two weeks ago. There would be no count-outs and no disqualifications in this match, which allowed D-Lo Brown to assist Mark Henry in this match against the former ruler of the Nation of Domination in this match. Faarooq brought the fight to the larger man, but Henry used his weight to overpower Faarooq, once again targeting his ribs. Faarooq fought back and the fight spilled out to the floor, where Faarooq used a trash can and the ring bell to stun Henry - but these tactics failed to knock the big man down. D-Lo's interference allowed Henry to gain a much needed breather, but Faarooq disposed of Brown with a Dominator! Henry attempted to clamp on the bear hug, but Faarooq broke out: using some insane strength to lift the Olympian up for a spinebuster on a chair, giving Faarooq the win!

Faarooq had won the Long Island Street Fight, but D-Lo Brown was back for more, trying to attack Faarooq after the bell! The defiant former ruler of the Nation of Domination fought back, but this was short lived when Kama came running down to the ring, delivering a wheel kick that knocked the number one contender down! The Rock came walking down to the ring in a neck brace of all things - despite moving completely fine in his match with Vader earlier tonight - as the WWF Intercontinental Champion talked trash on the microphone. 'The Brahma Bull' taunted Faarooq, telling him that he wasn't the ruler of the Nation anymore, and that this Sunday at Unforgiven: Faarooq would know his role, and shut his mouth. The Nation left standing tall, whilst Faarooq recovered in the ring. But what was the deal with Rock's neck brace?

World Wrestling Federation Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin was spotted backstage, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' being approached by Kevin Kelly. Kelly asked Stone Cold about what he thought about Ken Shamrock siding with Vince McMahon, and becoming a threat to his WWF Championship. Austin told Kevin that he wasn't going to air his dirty laundry here for a jackass like Kevin Kelly - instead he was going to do this the only way he knew how: and that's calling the mealy-mouth bast*rd out tonight, in that ring! 

A vignette aired, showing 'the Big Valbowski' on the set of his latest adult movie. An artist was adjusting the make-up on his face while he laid sat up in bed. He asked the make-up artist if she had seen the Oscar's. He said that Jack Nicholson didn't have anything on him. He talked about his latest film, titled 'As Hard As It Gets', and assured the ladies watching that he certainly "rose" to the occasion on this one. And when he came to the World Wrestling Federation, for the ladies - it would be a scream. Val Venis is coming.

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On the War Zone, Marc Mero was holding Sable's hand as the two walked down the hallway. 'The Marvelous One' looked angry, telling Sable that this had been a terrible mistake. Sable asked Marc what he meant by that, and Mero commented that bringing her here - to the World Wrestling Federation! Marc told Sable that he loved her, but all these fans were was a bunch of perverts wanting to see her body. Sable was angry, asking Mero what was wrong with that - reminding Mero that that comment made him too - a pervert! Sable told Marc that she was here to stay, and that at Unforgiven when she's done ripping Luna Vachon's clothes off, maybe she'll be done with him too. Sable smiled and waltzed off, leaving Marc somewhat frustrated and panicked by his girlfriend's comments.

6) The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) def. The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) (w/Jim Cornette) in 4:35 after the roll-up by Thrasher on Gibson. This past few weeks have been a real wake-up call for the Rock 'n' Roll Express in their new association with longtime rival Jim Cornette. For years Cornette and the Rock 'n' Roll Express were at odds, but they were under one roof as a part of the traditionalist NWA faction here in the World Wrestling Federation - leading to a series of losses sustained due to the mismatch in chemistry. Cornette tried to motivate them ahead of this match with the Headbangers, and initially it was going well until Mosh and Thrasher began to work over Morton. The former WWF Tag Team Champions picked Morton apart, while Gibson riled the Long Island crowd up from the apron. Cornette even got in on it, and Morton soon came back with a series of armdrags, and got the tag! Gibson came in like a house on fire, taking both Headbangers down with a crossbody and an elbow drop. Gibson however found himself at odds, as a sunset flip attempt was blocked by Thrasher - who scored the win!

Yet again the Rock 'n' Roll Express sustained a loss tonight on the War Zone, as the Headbangers quickly jetted from the ring in victory - Mosh and Thrasher for certain to be a team to be brought up as future contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championships. In the ring, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson were disappointed in an addition to their losing streak as Jim Cornette got in the ring and began to berate the Rock 'n' Roll Express! Cornette told Gibson and Morton that he brought them to the World Wrestling Federation to show these chumps how it was done, and this was what he got out of it. Cornette continued to yell at Morton and Gibson, who left the ring - Cornette left throwing a tantrum in the ring!

In the locker room of D-Generation X, Michael Cole was stood with the New Age Outlaws with X-Pac, as they prepared for tag team action against the Disciples of the Apocalypse next. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg didn't seem too pleased to see Cole on their turf, but Road Dogg talked about how this was all because some grown men were p*ssed off that their bikes got p*ssed on. Tonight they claimed that the Outlaws would show a reminder to the Legion of Doom as to why they are the best damn tag team in the World Wrestling Federation. 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn said that the DOA weren't LOD - but tonight, they may as well be. The Outlaws left, while X-Pac stuck around to comment on Cole looking like a real dork. The Outlaws were set to face the DOA next!

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Road Dogg's voice was heard as we returned to the War Zone - and out he came alongside Billy Gunn and X-Pac ahead of tag team action tonight, six days from the New Age Outlaws' steel cage match against the Legion of Doom! Road Dogg talked trash on his way down to the ring, referring to the Disciples of the Apocalypse as a bunch of "marks". In the ring, D-Generation X took the forefront, as Road Dogg Jesse James delivered his Michael Buffer-like introduction - but the Disciples of the Apocalypse wasted no time in storming down the rampway - Skull, 8-Ball and Chainz looking for retribution on the Outlaws!

7) The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) (w/X-Pac) def. The Disciples of the Apocalypse (Skull & 8-Ball) (w/Chainz) in 4:31 after the DDT by Jesse James on 8-Ball. The Disciples of the Apocalypse had a lot of reasons to hate D-Generation X, but tonight added another dimension. Skull and 8-Ball brought the fight to Billy Gunn and Road Dogg Jesse James before the bell, and immediately this match broke out into a wild brawl. With X-Pac in one corner and Chainz in the other, we were three against three in this supposedly standard tag team bout. The Outlaws soon managed to gain an opening, taking Skull and keeping him away from 8-Ball early on. The Outlaws targeted the neck of Skull and allowed X-Pac to run distraction for the referee, which only provoked Chainz. X-Pac kept his distance, but as the official became distracted, Skull switched places with a fresh 8-Ball and began to run wild on the Outlaws! The referee knew none the wiser as the twin bikers took care of the Outlaws - 8-Ball delivered a backbreaker to Gunn for a near fall. But at ringside, X-Pac suddenly levelled Chainz with a sharp roundhouse kick - and with Skull and 8-Ball's attentions turned to X-Pac, Jesse James struck - Road Dogg picking up the win with a DDT!

The New Age Outlaws stood tall in the ring, much to the chagrin of Skull and Chainz. 8-Ball rolled out to the floor, whilst the Outlaws were joined by X-Pac in the ring. The three members of D-Generation X hung out while Road Dogg took the microphone and told the Legion of Doom that this was exactly what they could expect in the cage match at Unforgiven! Gunn vowed to take LOD's manhoods away from them, along with their WWF Tag Team Champions, and there wasn't a damn thing they could do about it. X-Pac then joined in, telling Hawk and Animal that if they wanted to step to DX, they would leave them laying on their asses! But speak of the devil and he should appear - the Legion of Doom made their arrival! Hawk and Animal hit the ring, the WWF Tag Team Champions here to battle their longtime rivals! The four men traded blows whilst X-Pac exited the ring - the four men going at it not wanting to wait for the steel cage this Sunday on pay-per-view! The battle continued, but Hawk and Animal cleaned house - clotheslining both members of the Outlaws from the ring! Hawk and Animal were all prepared, ready for a war this Sunday at Unforgiven!

Backstage Vince McMahon left his office with a suited up Ken Shamrock - as the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation told 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' that they should give Stone Cold Steve Austin what he wants, and that's a broken ankle walking into the World Wrestling Federation Championship match! McMahon and Shamrock were headed for the ring, presumably to accept the call-out of Stone Cold Steve Austin - who would be with us, next!

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A vignette aired, showing 'the Lost Soul' hanging out in a backstreet alley. He was soon approached by a crew of guys, while the voices continued: "Who was this man? What made him into this?" Moments later the man and the group of three thugs engaged in a brawl, with one man coming out on top. The voice concluded, "you think you know me?" Edge is coming to the World Wrestling Federation.

With six days to go until Unforgiven: In Your House, the glass shattered - beckoning the anticipated arrival of the World Wrestling Federation Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin! 'The Texas Rattlesnake' tore the house down with his response, the Nassau Coliseum exploding at the sight of the WWF Champion! Austin got into the ring and saluted the crowd, before immediately taking to the microphone. Austin commented that it looked like he was going from 'the Baddest Man on the Planet' to the biggest jackass walking the planet - Stone Cold ordering Ken Shamrock to get his new and improved ass out here! Austin waited, not wanting to do any talking - but rather meet his challenger for this Sunday right here and now on the War Zone!

Moments later, Vince McMahon came strutting out, igniting boos from the capacity Long Island crowd. The Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation had a smile on his face, as he told Stone Cold that this was exactly the kind of hot-headed behavior he had come to expect of the so-called World Wrestling Federation Champion. Austin told McMahon that he wasn't finished doing business with him either, and invited the boss as well, to step foot in the ring with him right here and now! The fans cheered, but Vince told Austin that he was choosing not to do that on his own accord. McMahon said that last week he had an epiphany, and that epiphany consisted of the old saying: "if you can't beat them, join them". McMahon said that is why he decided, one week after suspending 'the World's Most Dangerous Man', to enlist Mr. Shamrock to take care of the pain in his ass before him - and take out Stone Cold Steve Austin! Stone Cold continued to try and goad McMahon into walking down the rampway and getting in the ring for a beating - but McMahon again refused. Vince told Austin that as soon as he became World Wrestling Federation Champion, the chase for Steve Austin was over. And the chase for a professional, company made champion began. McMahon told Austin that clearly he is not the right man for the job - which is why he took this caged animal, and he let him loose on Austin. And the difference between this caged animal and Austin is that this caged animal can be a professional, can do everything Stone Cold refuses to do - and that is represent the WWF as its World Champion! McMahon soon enough introduced the man that would "maul" Steve Austin and take the WWF Championship this Sunday, the new and improved Ken Shamrock!

His theme hit, and Ken Shamrock made his way out to the rampway to a loud chorus of boos, the Long Island crowd clearly not liking 'the World's Most Dangerous Man's new appearance. Shamrock had a serious look on his face, as he took off his blazer - and Shamrock headed down the rampway to confront Austin - McMahon right behind him! Stone Cold told Shamrock that his suit looked like garbage, and that if Shamrock wanted to go at it right now, Austin was ready for a fight. But despite this, Shamrock got in the ring and calmly took the microphone from Stone Cold. Shamrock told Austin that wouldn't be necessary. Shamrock told Austin that ever since he stepped foot into the WWF, he had been warned about 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. Ken said that he watched Austin's rise, his hatred of the authority; his hatred of management. And he watched from afar as Austin claimed he was 'the Baddest Man on the Planet' and received some sort of endorsement from 'Iron' Mike Tyson. Shamrock told Austin that it didn't impress him, and that if he was 'the Baddest Man on the Planet' - maybe it was time for him to meet 'the World's Most Dangerous Man'! Shamrock glared at Austin right between the eyes, while Austin snagged back the mic. Austin told Shamrock that it didn't matter who his buddies were, where he'd fought before here, how many men. Austin told Shamrock that he may be a real tough guy - but he had never met Stone Cold Steve Austin! Austin proceeded to fight Shamrock, the two going at it six days away from their WWF Championship encounter! Two of the toughest men in the World Wrestling Federation traded blows, with Austin getting the better of Shamrock early on, stomping a mudhole in Shamrock! Austin looked for a Stunner, but Shamrock grabbed the foot of Austin, and locked in the Ankle Lock on Austin! Stone Cold wouldn't tap, but continued to scream as Shamrock further went after the foot he started on last week on RAW is WAR - Shamrock with the hold tightly applied! Vince McMahon screamed through the ropes in Austin's face, telling Austin that it could have been him: and you just knew that this Sunday at Unforgiven, the Chairman would be gunning to take the WWF Championship from Austin! War Zone went off the air.

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WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: April 25, 1998

- Marc Mero def. Scorpio in 6:17 after the TKO. Once again Marc Mero was flying solo for this match, without his girlfriend Sable by his side after the argument they had on RAW is WAR. Scorpio held his own in this match, as Mero received more boos and chants for his girlfriend to show her face. Scorpio missed the 450 splash, which allowed 'the Marvelous One' to score the win. After the match Jerry Lawler interviewed Mero in the ring, asking him how he feels about the idea of his girlfriend being exposed to the world tomorrow night at Unforgiven. Mero simply responded, "no comment".
- Bob Holly & Bart Gunn def. Too Much (Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor) in 5:26 after the Rocket Launcher on Christopher. Bob Holly and Bart Gunn were on a roll as of late, beating a series of tag teams over the past couple of weeks. Too Much were another team that has been trying to make a name for themselves in the past few months, but to little success. They isolated Gunn ideally, but their overconfidence allowed Holly and Gunn to capitalize on the win.
- Aguila def. Jimmy Cicero in 3:09 after the hurricanrana. After the match Kai En Tai circled Aguila in the ring, with Mr Yamaguchi-san ordering Dick Togo, Sho Funaki and Mens Teioh to go after the luchador. Aguila tried to stand his own ground against the Japanese group, when WWF Light Heavyweight Champion TAKA Michinoku ran down to the ring, running off Kai En Tai, who all made threats to 'the Japanese Sensation' and the young up-and-coming luchador.
- Kurrgan (w/The Jackyl) def. Pouier & Buchanan in 2:03 after the Paralyzer on Pouier. After being de-commissioned last week on RAW is WAR by the Jackyl, Sniper and Recon were now, respectively, Pouier and Buchanan. No longer under the power of the Jackyl, they tried to fight their former ally - but 'the Interrogator' was too big and too strong, and quickly disposed of the former Truth Commissioner in quick fashion. After the match the Jackyl got on the microphone and summoned Kurrgan to make sure they never came back to the World Wrestling Federation - which Jackyl did, by applying the Paralyzer on Buchanan - and refusing to break the hold.

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DARK MATCH: Lane Carlson def. Dr X
DARK MATCH: Edge def. Julio Sanchez
DARK MATCH: Val Venis def. Shawn Stasiak

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WWF UNFORGIVEN: IN YOUR HOUSE - April 26, 1998
Greensboro, North Carolina - Greensboro Coliseum

- WWF Championship - Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs Ken Shamrock
- Inferno - The Undertaker vs Kane
- WWF European Championship - Chyna to be handcuffed to Commissioner Slaughter - Triple H (c) vs Owen Hart
- WWF Tag Team Championship - Steel-Cage - The Legion of Doom (c) vs The New Age Outlaws
- WWF Intercontinental Championship - The Rock (c) vs Faarooq
- Rip 'Em Off - Sable vs Luna Vachon
- Jeff Jarrett performs "With My Baby Tonight"
- Matches to be announced. 

6 DAYS AWAY!s

The World Wrestling Federation presents...
RAW is WAR - April 27, 1998
Hampton, Virginia - Hampton Coliseum
Live on the USA Network

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Monday Night RAW went on the air with the unfamiliar sight of members of D-Generation X outside of the Hampton Coliseum! Earlier today, the troops of the so-called "DX Army" were dressed in camouflage with military weapons. All wearing army hats, Triple H led X-Pac, the New Age Outlaws and Chyna in a speech. Helmsley declared that D-Generation X were expanding! He declared that tonight, WCW Nitro takes place down the road in Norfolk, Virginia - and they are going to invade WCW! Helmsley mocked Ted Turner's southern accent, and said that tonight, they were headed "down south"! The war was on, apparently, as Helmsley ordered the troops to get on the tank behind them - and with that, DX rode away from the Hampton Coliseum!

A video package aired, reviewing the events of last night's chaotic Unforgiven: In Your House, where Stone Cold Steve Austin managed to beat the odds and beat Ken Shamrock to retain the WWF Championship - although the concern laid with 'the World's Most Dangerous Man', who accidentally clocked the Chairman Vince McMahon with a steel chair. The boss was sure to be in a foul mood, and out to punish both Austin and Shamrock for what they did!

The opening video package for RAW aired, and we went live to the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia for RAW is WAR, one night after Unforgiven! Pyrotechnics went off, as Jim Ross and Michael Cole welcomed us to the show, addressing the warning shots fired by D-Generation X at the top of the show. But also tonight, J.R. talked about the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship being on the line when Jeff Jarrett defends against Bradshaw!

1) The Nation (D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry) (w/Kama) def. The Legion of Doom (Hawk & Animal) in 4:36 after the big splash by Henry on Animal. Less than twenty-four hours after losing the WWF Tag Team Championships to the New Age Outlaws in a brutal steel-cage match at Unforgiven, the Legion of Doom were banged up but all fired up - seeking redemption tonight against a group that had a very good night last night, in the Nation. The Rock joined commentary to talk about how the Nation was the hottest faction going in the World Wrestling Federation today, full of himself moreso than usual, after defeating Faarooq to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship last night on pay-per-view. LOD took advantage of D-Lo, with their tag team expertise roughing up the young upstart - but Mark Henry soon took advantage of the bandaged ribs of Animal. 'The World's Strongest Man' had the bear hug applied, Animal in trouble - but he broke out and made the tag. Hawk ran wild on the Nation, but was unable to knock Henry off of his feet. Thankfully LOD teamed up with a double shoulder block, finally taking Mark Henry down. Animal got D-Lo up for the Doomsday Device - but Kama got on the apron, crotching Hawk! Meanwhile in the ring, Mark Henry jumped Animal, scoring a big win tonight for the Nation!

In what is arguably one of the Nation's biggest win to date, Kama had just assisted Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown in scoring the win against former WWF Tag Team Champions the Legion of Doom tonight on RAW! Hawk was irate, but D-Lo Brown and Kama teamed up, putting the boots to LOD - who had to be less than one-hundred percent after the gruelling steel cage showdown last night! The Rock left commentary to get into the ring with his boys - as the WWF Intercontinental Champion graced the microphone, telling the crowd that finally the Rock had returned to Hampton. He received more boos, but the Nation seemed to not care less, standing tall!

More footage from earlier today aired, showing D-Generation X walking the streets of Virginia, Triple H still parading with his megaphone in hand - whilst 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn visibly paraded around with a bazooka between his legs! Helmsley asked people on the street whether they loved DX or not, to an astounding applause!

An advertisement aired, promoting the encore presentation of Unforgiven: In Your House, tomorrow night on pay-per-view.

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In more footage from earlier today, D-Generation X introduced a young lady they found on the street, as Triple H asked the lady about who was better: the World Wrestling Federation or WCW? The young lady revelled that the WWF was better, when Helmsley added, asking the young lady who she preferred to see, D-Generation X or the New World Order. DX were asking the hard-hitting questions, and the young lady responded telling him that she loved DX - to another big ovation. Popular in Virginia, but Jim Ross and Michael Cole continued to talk about how unpopular their antics were in the eyes of management.

Back live in Hampton, Ken Shamrock made his way down the rampway to boos from the capacity crowd - 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' surely proving how dangerous he can be after last night, where he took the World Wrestling Federation Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin to the limit - and in the midst of it all, accidentally took Vince McMahon's head off with a steel chair shot! Shamrock got into the ring, while the announcers speculated about the rumors buzzing backstage tonight about whether Shamrock would be suspended again, or even fired for what he did to the Chairman at Unforgiven. In the ring, Shamrock took the microphone as he took a moment to apologize to the best boss he's ever worked for, Vince McMahon. 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' talked about how he knows McMahon is mad, and hurting after the chair shot he delivered to the boss last night - but he wanted Vince to know that it was Austin that made him do it! Shamrock called Stone Cold a coward, and he proved it last night when he kicked his ass all over Greensboro. He said that Austin can call himself the baddest son of the b*tch in the World Wrestling Federation - but that last night, 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' made Austin his b*tch! Shamrock got fired up, as he declared that he wanted Austin one more time, for the WWF Championship - and he would make Vince McMahon proud, when he breaks Austin's ankle and takes the WWF Championship! Shamrock dropped the mic and left the ring in a hurry, Shamrock's intentions clear - but would Vince McMahon accept his handpicked contender's apology? And what will Austin make of all of this when he arrives?

D-Generation X were now congregating outside of the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia - the site tonight of WCW Nitro. Triple H had his megaphone with X-Pac standing beside him on the tank - 'the Ninth Wonder of the World' Chyna stood beside the two with a big grimace on her face. Triple H declared that they were here to speak to their good friends, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall - Helmsley talking about how Atlanta had taken their friends hostage! X-Pac took over, demanding that they release their friends - what the hell was going on!

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A vignette aired, promoting the debut of Edge. This week, 'the Lost Soul' was an eerie figure in the distance. Sat on a street corner, the mysterious blonde appeared paranoid of the world, looking all around him. The female voice that has been a staple in recent weeks could be heard repeating the words: "You'll never know me". Edge is coming soon to the World Wrestling Federation.

In the ring, Tennessee Lee was standing introducing the real most valuable player coming out of Unforgiven last night - the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett! 'Double J' strutted down the rampway, and despite what occurred last night with both having to compete in a six-man tag team match, as well as having his live music performance of "With My Baby Tonight" being ruined by a rampant Bradshaw, Jarrett was as cocky as ever. 'Double J' declared that what Bradshaw did was real cute last night, but that no matter what that ugly Texan did - he was infinitely a bigger star! 'Double J' said that since last night his stock has risen to new heights - but with that comes more responsibility. 'Double J' said to ensure that this doesn't happen ever again: he has hired some security. 'Double J' then introduced Southern Justice - out coming the former Henry and Phineas Godwinn!

2) NWA North American Heavyweight Championship: Jeff Jarrett (w/Tennessee Lee & Southern Justice) (c) def. Bradshaw in 3:28 after an inverted Russian legsweep. Bradshaw has been gunning for this opportunity for several weeks - one of the original eight participants in the tournament to crown a new NWA North American Heavyweight Championship earlier in the year, Bradshaw has had his eye on 'Double J' for some time. The NWA North American Heavyweight Champion cowered away behind his newly enforced muscle - the former Godwinns. Now identified as Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight, the newly branded Southern Justice' made things difficult for the Texan, and it allowed Jarrett to gain control for a period of time. 'Double J' went to work on the braced leg of Bradshaw, who came back swinging - but when Bradshaw powered out of the Figure-Four Leglock, Tennessee Lee hopped on the apron allowing Southern Justice to hit the ring: and they dropped Bradshaw with a double DDT! Jarrett followed up, scoring the win with the legsweep!

Jeff Jarrett got up to his feet and celebrated big-time, another successful defense of the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship made by 'Double J'! Jarrett strutted in the ring, as Tennessee Lee applauded him - Southern Justice standing cool and tall in cowboy hats and sunglasses. 'Double J' then began to stomp on Bradshaw, as Southern Justice joined in - the fame certainly going to Jarrett's head as Bradshaw was defenseless! But all of a sudden Droz came jogging down to the ring, here to make the save for the man that came to his aid last week on RAW - but Droz got laid out by the trio! Southern Justice dropped 'Puke' with a double DDT, and the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion strutted the consortium out of the ring to loud boos from the Hampton crowd!

Meanwhile backstage, business was about to pick up - as the Chairman Vince McMahon had arrived at the Hampton Coliseum! McMahon was seen entering the building with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco: the boss arriving late tonight and on his way to the ring to address Ken Shamrock and Stone Cold Steve Austin!

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D-Generation X were now on a ramp leading down to the Scope in Norfolk, where there were a sea of security guards denying the DX Army access to the building where WCW Nitro was being held, just miles away from Hampton where RAW is WAR is taking place tonight. Triple H, X-Pac and Chyna manned the tank, where Helmsley yelled into his megaphone, demanding to speak to their friends Kevin Nash and Scott Hall! The commotion had attracted several younger fans to the scene, who were all screaming for DX. Helmsley drove the tank down the ramp whilst Billy Gunn and Road Dogg walked in front of it - but the security had the shutters closed, denying D-Generation X entry to the building! The New Age Outlaws banged on the shutters, whilst Helmsley led a chant for freedom of Nash and Hall! DX were attempting to invade the competition!

Back live in Hampton Coliseum, Vince McMahon made his way down to the ring, bringing loud boos to the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation. McMahon climbed into the ring, the Chairman clearly holding his head at moments - as the boss graced the microphone to address what happened to him last night at Unforgiven. McMahon began, stating that last night was supposed to be the turning of a new leaf, a new beginning - and when the smoke cleared, all that happened was a travesty, a tragedy, and the worst coming to realization: the fact that Stone Cold Steve Austin is still World Wrestling Federation Champion! McMahon said that 'the Texas Rattlesnake' defied him, and to his credit he overcame all of the odds - but what the World Wrestling Federation needs more than ever before: is a new WWF Champion...and clearly Ken Shamrock was not the man for the job! McMahon said that 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' knocked him out cold last night with a steel chair, and because of that incident he has suffered a mild concussion! As a result, he has listened to what Mr. Shamrock said earlier tonight - and while he may show tenacity, the toughness, and the capability to one day become WWF Champion - he must be punished for laying his hands on the boss last night! McMahon declared that as a result, Shamrock's punishment tonight would be to go one-on-one with none other than the Undertaker! The announcement got a big ovation from Hampton, as McMahon thanked the crowd for their time! Vince was leaving, his intentions of taking Stone Cold Steve Austin down still clear - but by punishing Shamrock, putting him in a match against 'the Deadman'?

Kevin Kelly was backstage with Ken Shamrock moments after the announcement was made, wanting to collect 'the World's Most Dangerous Man's thoughts - but Shamrock told Cole that it wasn't meant to happen like this! Shamrock grabbed Kelly by the collar and said that he shouldn't be punished, he apologized! Shamrock was freaking out, and he told Kevin Kelly that he was going to go find Vince McMahon!

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Back on RAW, Ken Shamrock was seen storming the backstage corridor, occupied by many backstage personnel and management workers. 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' spotted the Chairman Vince McMahon talking with Commissioner Slaughter and two other suits, where Shamrock interrupted. Vince asked Ken what the problem was, to which Shamrock told McMahon that he wanted Stone Cold Steve Austin, and that he shouldn't have to fight the Undertaker tonight! McMahon told Shamrock that he had to punish him somehow - he gave him a concussion for god's sake! Vince then managed to calm Shamrock down, putting his arm around him - telling 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' that if he was able to get by the Undertaker tonight, if he was able to beat 'the Deadman': then they'd be even, and that meant Shamrock could get his rematch with 'the Texas Rattlesnake'. Shamrock told McMahon that he wouldn't let him down, stomping away.

In the ring Jerry Lawler was making his way down to the ring, 'the King' leading one of the newly formed tag teams Too Much to the ring - Scott Taylor and Brian Christopher, who had not had a great deal of success in tag team action in recent weeks. 'The King' got on the microphone, talking about underrated Superstars. He said that we are looking at the definition of an underrated tag team right here, because Scott Taylor and Brian Christopher were Too Much for the World Wrestling Federation to handle! 'The King' laughed, as Christopher joined in, telling the Headbangers that tonight they were going to get their heads banged! The crowd booed the bad jokes, as the Headbangers made their way out to the ring for tag team action!

3) The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) def. Too Much (Scott Taylor & Brian Christopher) (w/Jerry Lawler) in 4:21 after the Stage Dive on Taylor. With 'the King' set to join Jim Ross and Michael Cole on the War Zone in the second hour, Jerry Lawler was keeping himself busy in trying to get more notoriety around his "protegé" Brian Christopher, and his ally Scott Taylor. Too Much tried to pick apart at Mosh and Thrasher, who had certainly been on a hot streak as of late, picking up the win in six-man tag team action last night at Unforgiven. Taylor and Christopher got too obnoxious and hugged it out, which led to their downfall, as Mosh got the tag to Thrasher who ran wild on both men, and the Headbangers would seal the deal, much to the dismay of 'the King' at ringside, picking up the win with the Stage Dive!

The Headbangers celebrated their win to the applause of the Hamption, Virginia crowd - Mosh and Thrasher once again successful, and surely growing nearer to another shot at the WWF Tag Team Championships. Jerry Lawler looked disappointed and tried to aid Too Much in the ring. But suddenly a man with dirty blonde hair hit the ring, wielding a mannequin head! This fan hit the ring, and levelled Brian Christopher with the head, then nailed 'the King' as well for good measure! The man starting waving the mannequin head around above his head, while the crowd appeared familiar with the man, chanting "Head"! The announcer revelled at the appearance of this man, identifying him as Al Snow, formerly known as Leif Cassidy here in the WWF several years ago! Commissioner Slaughter came stomping down the rampway with security, who circled Snow - but Al wisely left the ring and ran off through the crowd - all the while Slaughter sent the security in hot pursuit!

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Back live on RAW, it turned out that during the commercial break the security squad had caught up with Al Snow, who was being forcibly exited from the Hampton Coliseum tonight by Commissioner Slaughter! Two guards held Snow up, while another two held his mannequin head. Snow begged Slaughter not to throw him out, that he had no other place to go. Slaughter told Snow that he did this to himself! The security guards tossed Snow's head out on the street, followed by Snow - as Slaughter told Snow not to come back to a WWF event!

In the arena, D-Generation X made their way out to the rampway to a hugely positive response! Triple H, Chyna and X-Pac were back in Hampton for RAW, after an unsuccessful attempt at invading WCW! Dressed in camouflage, the infamous faction made their way down to the ring, Helmsley not having a great night last night at Unforgiven in losing the WWF European Championship to Owen Hart. X-Pac took the microphone, hyping up the Hampton Coliseum. He did a survey, asking the Virginian fans who they loved more: D-Generation X, or WCW - and the fans were very pro-DX here tonight live. Triple H took the helm of the microphone, as he took his turn in asking the fans if they were ready. Helmsley did the Michael Buffer-esque ring introduction, getting the fans ready to suck it - before the New Age Outlaws made their way out to the arena, the new WWF Tag Team Champions driving mopeds! Billy Gunn and Road Dogg had successfully regained their titles beating the Legion of Doom in a brutal steel cage match - with some help from X-Pac - last night at Unforgiven! The Outlaws however were here to compete against some familiar foes: as before Road Dogg Jesse James could even get on the mic, the Disciples of the Apocalypse's theme hit, bringing out Skull, 8-Ball and Chainz!

4) Non-Title: The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) (w/Triple H, Chyna & X-Pac) (c) def. The Disciples of the Apocalypse (Skull & 8-Ball) (w/Chainz) in 2:56 after the Pedigree from Helmsley on 8-Ball. The DOA had some business to attend to with D-Generation X, as last week on RAW is WAR they had their motorcycles urinated on by the DX members. The DOA then tried to combat DX in six-man tag team competition, but DX were able to come out on top. But Skull and 8-Ball weren't done, and a win tonight against the new WWF Tag Team Champions would surely propel them to a future shot at the titles. Billy Gunn and Road Dogg tried to cut Skull down to size, but the DOA were too powerful for them to be contained. At one point during the match the Outlaws turned their back to Skull, who switched places with 8-Ball - who proceeded to run wild on the Outlaws, much to the outrage of DX! But unfortunately the illegal switching of the two twins was matched by the numbers advantage in favor of D-Generation X - as X-Pac distracted the referee by jumping Chainz on the floor, allowing Helmsley to slip in and drop 8-Ball with the Pedigree, granting the Outlaws victory!

The New Age Outlaws had had a great twenty-four hours, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg becoming two-time WWF Tag Team Champions last night beating the Legion of Doom - but on top of that, tonight they had managed to put away the Disciples of the Apocalypse: and they had their D-Generation X buddies to thank for all of that! At ringside X-Pac was aided in the brawl with Chainz by Chyna, who knocked Chainz down with a big right hand! 'The Ninth Wonder of the World' allowed X-Pac to mount and continue the attack on Chainz, whilst in the ring, 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn dropped Skull with the Fame-Asser! D-Generation X all stood tall, with Triple H leading the DX Army tall in the ring - but what DX didn't realize was the Rock on the rampway, the WWF Intercontinental Champion applauding D-Generation X! Rock got all of DX's attention as the crowd booed - when from behind came D-Lo Brown, Mark Henry and Kama, attacking Helmsley and the Outlaws! The Rock climbed into the ring and dropped Helmsley with the Rock Bottom, as the Nation all stood tall over DX! It appeared that Rock's claims that the Nation were the hottest faction going in the World Wrestling Federation today was all a part of the plan, as the Nation left DX hurting in the ring, leaving X-Pac and Chyna to attend to the fallen troops! There was sure to be hell to pay for the Nation after this.

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Back live on the War Zone, a replay aired showing what had just gone down, where D-Generation X appeared to be on top of the world, receiving the adulation and cheers of the Hampton Coliseum crowd, whilst beating down the members of the Disciples of the Apocalypse - when the Nation struck, and the Rock led D-Lo Brown, Kama and Mark Henry standing tall over a fallen Triple H and the New Age Outlaws! Backstage Kevin Kelly attempted to catch a word with the Nation, who were departing the building. 'The World's Strongest Man' offered no comment, whilst Kama ignored Kelly. D-Lo Brown meanwhile told Kevin that maybe now DX would recognize, whilst The Rock simply adjusted his sunglasses, looked down at Kevin and told him that he better back the hell away from The Rock's Nation. The WWF Intercontinental Champion led the Nation out of the building, perhaps just in time as D-Generation X were surely after the Nation after that savage attack!

In the Hampton Coliseum the Artist Formerly Known As Goldust was stood in the ring dressed in his Goldust attire, standing beside Luna, who the crowd whistled at after she was left humiliated and naked underneath the ring at Unforgiven against Sable. Goldust told the crowd to pipe down, because he had something he had to say. He said that for the past few months, he had completely given up on humanity - and so he decided to mock everything and everybody around him, with no regard for his own dignity. Goldust declared that that all turns around tonight, because he is still Forever Unchained - but one thing sure as hell still matters to him, and that's the girl by his side, Luna! Goldust said that he saw a different side of Luna last night, one that he liked - if you knew what he meant - and that together tonight, they would take the WWF European Championship away from Owen Hart! Goldust warned the fans that they would remember the name of Goldust, when 'the Black Hart' made his way out to the ring for title competition!

5) WWF European Championship: Owen Hart (c) def. Goldust (w/Luna) in 4:47 after the Sharpshooter. Goldust had once again rechristened himself as his alter ego tonight, and dedicated himself to his supposed partner in crime, Luna, who appeared extremely smitten and happy at ringside. It was strange, as the crowd continued to harass Luna after she was humiliated by Sable last night at Unforgiven - but obviously that did wonders for the bizarre couple. Meanwhile, 'the Black Hart' wanted to prove himself to be a fighting champion, only twenty-four hours after winning the WWF European Championship against Triple H - and Goldust was sure giving him a fight in the early stages of this match. Goldust tried to take shortcuts, but soon took to targeting the neck of the champion. But the Canadian was in for a fight, and managed to take Goldust down with an enzuigiri. Luna tried to get involved, just to get put in the Sharpshooter by 'the Black Hart'! Luna was trapped, when Goldust came from behind, looking for the Curtain Call: but Owen got out of it, and made Goldust tap to the Sharpshooter as well!

Owen Hart was successful in his first defense of the WWF Intercontinental Championship tonight on the War Zone, whilst Goldust rolled out of the ring into the waiting arms of Luna! Luna screamed at 'the Black Hart', before kissing 'the Bizarre One' to revive him. Goldust and Luna left the ring losers, but they seemed happy as Goldust walked her out with his hand on her ass.

Backstage Bradshaw was receiving medical attention after the attack from Jeff Jarrett and Southern Justice in his NWA North American Heavyweight Championship bout earlier tonight - Bradshaw telling Droz, who was sat beside him on the bench, that 'Double J' and the Godwinns would get theirs. He slapped Droz on the back, who proceeded to puke all over the floor! The trainer came in and was in complete disgust, causing Bradshaw to get up and order the trainer to clean up this mess! The Texan laughed, slapping 'Puke' on the back, leaving the office. What did they have planned for Southern Justice? Would Droz ever live down his nickname as 'Puke'?

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Back live on the War Zone one night after Unforgiven, things were heating up as the lights went out and out came Kane and Paul Bearer! 'The Big Red Machine' had his arm bandaged, Kane being the recipient of a death-defying Inferno match last night at Unforgiven, against his older brother of destruction the Undertaker - in a match that would certainly be one of the most talked about matches in sports entertainment history. Paul Bearer looked devastated at the burns 'the Big Red Machine' endured last night at Unforgiven, as he got on the microphone and immediately began to cry out to the Undertaker, telling 'the Deadman' that last night he went too far! Bearer continued, explaining that it was meant to be Kane's vengeance, for the years of suffering, the years of pain and frustration that he had to endure, all because of the Undertaker! Paul asked when it would end, begging 'the Phenom' for a truce after everything! Paul continued, practically bellowing that he couldn't take much more! Paul elaborated that last night, it was a battle between Heaven and Hell, and Kane was scorned - and all Paul could recall was the horrible flashbacks of yesteryear. The horrible sight of a three year old boy, covered in head to toe in burns, burns from the flames caused by the Undertaker. Paul asked the parents in the audience a question: if they ever had to witness their own flesh and blood burned, and scarred for an eternity? Because he had! Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler both gasped, as Bearer finally revealed that Kane is his own son! Bearer left the ring with 'the Big Red Machine', but the shocking revelation that Bearer was the father of Kane had the audience buzzing. 'The King' exclaimed, in disbelief that this would mean that Paul Bearer had slept with the Undertaker's own mother!

Backstage, Michael Cole entered the dressing room of D-Generation X, where Triple H, Chyna and the New Age Outlaws were sat recovering from the attack they received from the Nation of all people. Road Dogg told Cole to get lost, that he can't just walk into their dressing room. 'Bad Ass' Billy Gunn said the same, but Triple H called Cole over for comment. The former WWF European Champion told Michael that DX made an impact tonight, but that now the Nation wants to walk into their house and try and get themselves over as the hottest faction in the business today - they've got another thing coming! Helmsley told Rock and his boys to run with their tails between their legs, because next week D-Generation X were gonna kick their asses.

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We were back on the War Zone, as a replay aired reviewing the sight of Paul Bearer finally divulging that he was the father of 'the Big Red Machine' Kane all along. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler speculated what this meant for their relationship with the Undertaker, and what must be going through 'the Deadman's mind with the revelation that Paul Bearer had to have slept with the Undertaker's mom! J.R. promised that they would get to hear from the Undertaker ahead of his match with Ken Shamrock, in the main event of War Zone tonight.

In the ring, the Rock 'n' Roll Express stood, set for tag team action tonight - one night after Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson once again were on the losing side in the World Wrestling Federation's tag team ranks. Not only that, but they had abandoned Jim Cornette, their longtime rival having been something of an ally to them since returning to the WWF last month. They awaited for their opponents, when Jim Cornette made his way out to the rampway, telling the Rock 'n' Roll Express that he knew he shouldn't have dragged the vermin back into the fold! Cornette called Morton and Gibson losers, and disappointments - and he was foolish for thinking he could change them! Jim however had a plan, and told the Rock 'n' Roll Express not to worry, because tonight was a special night. Cornette proudly announced that he had acquired the services of a new tag team, introducing Bob Holly and Bart Gunn as the Mid-South Connection!

6) The Mid-South Connection (Bob Holly & Bart Gunn) (w/Jim Cornette) def. The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) in 4:19 after the Rocket Launcher on Gibson. The Rock 'n' Roll Express were on a losing streak that started shortly after they made their return to the World Wrestling Federation last month, but with Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson having dropkicked Jim Cornette out of their corner last night at Unforgiven, perhaps this was the time for the legendary tag team to live out their renaissance period on a high note. Unfortunately, Cornette's new tag team of Bob Holly and Bart Gunn had amounted to a lot of success since forming their tag team, with wins on RAW is WAR and Shotgun Saturday Night - and with Cornette in their corner, they were able to have a one-up on Cornette's longtime rivals. Morton and Gibson did manage to catch Holly off-guard with a series of armdrags and a dropkick - but late in the match Cornette got on the apron and crotched Gibson off of the top rope when he was attempted a high risk manoeuvre, allowing the newly-branded Mid-South Connection their first win with Cornette as their manager!

The crowd booed, as Jim Cornette hugged Bob Holly and Bart Gunn in joy - the Mid-South Connection seeing their first win under the tutelage of the legendary manager! Ricky Morton quickly hit the ring and ran the Connection off, attending to his partner Robert Gibson - but despite this, Holly and Gunn's stocks had just gone up with the addition of James E. Cornette in their corner!

Val Venis was seen in a car, 'the Big Valbowski' telling the ladies of the World Wrestling Federation that this beast could not wait to be unleashed, and for his package to be opened for the ladies to enjoy and fall in love with. 'The Big Valbowski' said that he couldn't wait to blow his load, and when he comes - it would be like nothing the ladies had ever seen before. Venis then looked over, asking somebody if they were ready. Suddenly a woman came up from the bottom of the frame, looking up at Venis. She said that she was ready for Val Venis to come to the World Wrestling Federation. 'The Big Valbowski' will make his RAW debut next week.

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As we returned to the War Zone, Marc Mero's theme music was playing, and 'the Marvelous One' was wasting no time in walking down to the ring, where Mero took a microphone. 'Marvelous' Marc Mero had been on shaky grounds with his girlfriend Sable on-and-off for some time, but after Sable's Rip 'Em Off match with Luna last night, afraid that his girlfriend would be exposed to the world, Mero covered Sable in a towel much to the blonde bombshell's dismay - and surely an argument followed. Marc asked the crowd if they were wanted to see Sable, which got a big ovation from the capacity crowd in Hampton! Mero shouted that he wanted to see her too, ordering his girlfriend to get out here! Mero waited, and Sable complied, receiving a huge response. Sable, who was stripped to her bra and panties and yet walked out on top after beating Luna in the Rip 'Em Off match had a huge smile on her face, as she climbed into the ring. Mero told Sable to wipe the smile off of her face. Mero told Sable that he called her out here tonight to ask her about what she thought she was doing in a man's world. The crowd booed, but Mero explained that this is the World Wrestling Federation, and Sable is meant to be her manager! Mero said that last night when Sable was ripped from her clothes and left standing in her bra and panties - he was embarrassed, and he was embarrassed not for Sable - but for himself! Sable wanted to know what had gotten into him, to which Marc told his girlfriend that she has been taking 'the Marvelous One's spotlight! These people should be here to see him, not Sable! Sable told Marc that this was her life, and her career - and for the record she liked the world seeing her in bra and panties!

'Marvelous' Marc Mero told Sable that he didn't, because he should have been in a big, high profile main event match like he deserves! Sable told Marc not to be so jealous because she was overshadowing him, to which Marc told Sable that it should be the other way around. And suddenly, Mero told Sable that there was only one way to end this: suddenly telling Sable that everything they had together - it was done! The crowd booed Hampton heavily, whilst Sable responded telling Mero fine! Sable wished Marc good luck in the World Wrestling Federation, because while he's out here wrestling on RAW is WAR, the crowd will be wanting to see Sable - but they're gonna have to wait until Sable shows her face: and when they see her face, they will admire her and accept her more than Marc ever did! Mero suddenly snapped, pie-facing Sable down to the mat in the ring! 'Marvelous' Marc Mero told Sable that this meant that Sable's career in the World Wrestling Federation was done! Sable sat in shock on the mat, as Mero reminded her of what it read in his contract: that Sable was to stand at ringside, and should anything ever happen to their relationship - then not only would they be through: but so would Sable's existence on RAW is WAR! Mero demanded Sable get out of his ring, to which Sable was left heartbroken. The crowd chanted her name, as Sable slowly climbed out of the ring and left, saddened. Mero sang goodbye to Sable, telling her to get a good job as somebody else's housewife, away from the WWF!

Backstage, Stone Cold Steve Austin was seen arriving at the Hampton Coliseum, the World Wrestling Federation Champion arriving late tonight, as Austin was approached by Kevin Kelly. Kelly wanted to know what 'the Texas Rattlesnake's thoughts coming out of last night were. Austin told Kevin sarcastically that he was doing fine. Austin told Kevin Kelly that his ankle's all beaten up, but the one thing that matters to him is that he is still the WWF Champion. Austin told Kevin Kelly that tonight he's here because he wants more of Ken Shamrock. He wants to kick Shamrock's ass with his good foot, and take 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' and make him into 'the World's Biggest Assh*le' because he wanted to stomp a mudhole in his ass! Austin then personally invited Vince McMahon to come too, so he can kiss the WWF Championship on his shoulder goodbye - because he wasn't letting it go any time soon! Austin stomped away, wanting more of Ken Shamrock!

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Back live, after a replay reviewed Marc Mero's unnecessary comments for his now ex-girlfriend Sable, Michael Cole caught up with Sable, who was an emotional wreck. The blonde bombshell, with her luggage bag in her hand, looked to be ready to leave, when Michael asked Sable how she felt. Sable told Michael that she felt horrible, calling him stupid for asking. Sable said that she loved Marc, that she thought he understood her - but the more and more she got into the World Wrestling Federation, she saw Mero become a different person. But she didn't know he was capable of this. Sable said that recently she realized how she loved the WWF a lot more than she loved Marc - but we all know what happened to that. Cole asked Sable for further comments, to which the blonde remarked that we hadn't seen the last of Sable in the World Wrestling Federation.

The Undertaker was seen in a dark room, 'the Deadman' talking about 'the Big Red Machine' catching fire one more time. He said that Kane had always been different than him, he never fully embraced the dark side like he did growing up. And last night, with Kane's vengeance in sight - 'the Phenom' denied Kane of having redemption. Because one thing was in 'the Deadman's sights: and it wasn't putting an end to the man he once thought was his flesh and blood. Undertaker declared that Kane and Paul Bearer would meet their makers: but at the top of his priorities, 'the Phenom' wanted one thing: the World Wrestling Federation Championship! Undertaker had words for Ken Shamrock, asking the former Ultimate Fighter: how can you make a 'Deadman' feel pain? He told 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' that tonight, he was the first victim of the Undertaker's path to regaining the WWF Championship!

7) Ken Shamrock def. The Undertaker by disqualification in 6:18 after Stone Cold Steve Austin attacked Ken Shamrock. 'The World's Most Dangerous Man' was up in the main event, the fight of his life against 'the Deadman' the Undertaker. Twenty four hours after Shamrock came up short challenging Stone Cold Steve Austin for the World Wrestling Federation championship, and twenty four hours after the Undertaker was the victor in the first ever Inferno match against his now assumed half-brother Kane - these two were going one-on-one for the very first time, and both men had their sights on Austin's WWF Championship gold! Earlier tonight Vince McMahon punished Shamrock by putting him in this match with 'the Deadman' for concussing him last night with a brutal chairshot, but vowed Shamrock would get his rematch with 'the Texas Rattlesnake' if he was able to bypass the Undertaker tonight. Shamrock tried to take Undertaker down to the mat early, but 'the Deadman' was too large and managed to dominate the early moments of this match, pounding away on 'the World's Most Dangerous Man'. Shamrock fired back, going right for the ankle, but the Undertaker time and time again kept coming back for more! Shamrock went right to work on the ankle and set up the Ankle Lock, as Vince McMahon came walking down to the ringside area, happy with his work! The Chairman continued to provoke Shamrock, promising him his rematch with Austin ahead - when Stone Cold Steve Austin made his way down to the ring! The WWF Champion was here in Hampton, Austin looking for a fight, which he immediately got - going at it with Shamrock in the centre of the ring!

Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ken Shamrock went blow for blow, 'the Texas Rattlesnake' not done with 'the World's Most Dangerous Man' one day after their smash-mouth encounter at Unforgiven! The WWF Champion knocked Shamrock down with a big right, when Vince McMahon jumped onto the apron - and Austin fended him back down again! McMahon was cautious, but was a mere distraction, as Shamrock grabbed a steel chair and swung for Austin, when the Undertaker intercepted it with a huge Chokeslam! Austin wasn't expecting the support of 'the Deadman', who also wanted his gold - but Austin picked up the steel chair and went after Shamrock on the floor, looking to swing at Shamrock, who ducked - and Austin took McMahon's head off with the steel chair! Shamrock cowered away from Austin, as the World Wrestling Federation Champion was left standing in the ring, raising his gold high - but the Undertaker had his own sights set on Austin's WWF Championship. The War Zone went off the air.

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WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: May 2, 1998

- Faarooq def. Savio Vega (w/José Estrada, Miguel Peréz & Jesús Castillo) in 4:28 after the Dominator. Los Boricuas tried to use the numbers advantage in their favor, which had mixed results as Faarooq was all business after losing the WWF Intercontinental Championship match at Unforgiven. After the match the Puerto Ricans jumped Faarooq, when Scorpio hit the ring; and the two held their own, sending Los Boricuas on their merry ways!
- Kai En Tai (Sho Funaki, Mens Teioh & Dick Togo) (w/Mr Yamaguchi-san) def. Jason Arndt, Jeff and Matt Hardy in 4:24 after the diving senton by Togo on Arndt. After the match Jerry Lawler got in the ring to interview Kai En Tai about their obsession with TAKA Michinoku. Yamaguchi-san did the talking, explaining that they were here to take back the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship. He said in a thick Japanese accent that TAKA belonged to them, and that without Kai En Tai, there was no TAKA Michinoku. TAKA Michinoku and Aguila responded by hitting the ring, sending Kai En Tai running from the ring!
- Kurrgan (w/The Jackyl) def. Tom Brandi in 2:34 after the Paralyzer. The Jackyl joined commentary for this match, talking about how 'the Interrogator' was flying solo from now on, and that he was going to annihilate anybody that dared step in his way.
- Steve Blackman def. Marc Mero by disqualification in 7:22 after Mero nailed Blackman with the ring bell. Marc Mero wasn't very popular in coming out alone without Sable at ringside, and 'the Lethal Weapon' had 'the Marvelous One's number for a large section of this match. Mero tried to take shortcuts, including pulling the tights of Blackman on a roll-up, before Mero finally had had enough and introduced the ring bell, getting himself disqualified. Mero was surrounded in boos, whilst Blackman remained down and out from getting his bell literally rung by Marc Mero, who had really shown his true colors this week.

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DARK MATCH: Edge def. Droz
DARK MATCH: Val Venis def. Marty Thurman

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WWF OVER THE EDGE: IN YOUR HOUSE - May 31, 1998
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Milwaukee Arena

- Matches to be announced. 

34 DAYS AWAY!s