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OOC: My last attempt. I love wrestling sims and am a junkie when it comes to EWR 4.2. I come here everyday and it encourages me to do one myself, recording a diary wise. I have spent the last week researching late 1996/early 1997 [yes I do know Chyna didn't come in until February]. Lucky for me, 1997 is a good year, I am more comfortable with this [this year really slows down on using jobbers, earlier years uses squash matches more frequently whereas later on, well I can't do: see my WWF 2000]. Also this is to teach bbl how to actually do a sim, what with his little WWE 2008 sim.

Roster
[Face|Heel|~~Fired~~|Injured/Suspended]

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Main Eventers
Bret Hart
Shawn Michaels
Sycho Sid
Undertaker
Steve Austin

Upper Mid-Carders
Animal
British Bulldog
Hawk
Mankind
Owen Hart
Vader
Yokozuna

Mid-Carders
Ahmed Johnson
Brian Pillman
Farooq
Goldust
Hunter Hearst Helmsley
Jake Roberts
Jerry Lawler
Marc Mero
Rocky Miavia
~~The Executioner~~

Lower Mid-Carders
Bart Gunn
Billy Gunn
Bob Holly
Crush
Curtis Hughes
Doug Furnas
Flash Funk
Henry O. Godwinn
Jesse James Armstrong
Justin Hawk Bradshaw
Leif Cassidy
Marty Jannetty
Phil LaFon
Phineous I. Godwinn
Salvatore Sincere
Savio Vega
TAKA Michinoku
The Sultan

Openers
Aldo Montoya
Barry Horowitz
Barry Windham
Dr. X
Freddy Joe Floyd
JC Ice
The Goon
TL Hopper
Wolfie D

Jobbers
Brooklyn Brawler

Managers
Bob Backlund
Clearence Mason
Harvey Wipplemen
James E. Cornette
Hilbilly Jim
Marlena
Paul Bearer
Sable
Shane McMahon
Stephanie McMahon
Sunny
Vince McMahon

Tag Teams
Bulldog & Owen [British Bulldog & Owen Hart]
PG-13 [JC Ice & Wolfie D]
Can-Am Express [Doug Furnas & Phil LaFon]
Legion of Doom [Hawk & Animal]
The Godwinns [Henry O. Godwinn & Phineous I. Godwinn]
The New Rockers [Marty Jannetty & Leif Cassidy]

Weekly Shows

Mondays - Primetime

Saturday - Late Night

Events
January 26th - Royal Rumble
February 23rd - Final Four
March 23rd - WrestleMania 13
April 20th - Revenge of the 'Taker
May 18th - A Cold Day in Hell
June 22nd - King of the Ring
July 27th - Canadian Stampede
August 24th - SummerSlam
September 28th - Ground Zero
October 19th - Badd Blood
November 23rd - Survivor Series
December 28th - In Your House: TBA

Announcers: Jim Ross and Vince McMahon

Champions
WWF Heavyweight: Sycho Sid
WWF Intercontinental: Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF Tag Team: Bulldog and Owen[/center]

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Never seen a diary from you so I hope you can produce the goods. I would like to see Vader get his hands on the WWF title and a run for British Bulldog as well. I can't exactly remember who all the champions are around this period, if Goldust doesn't have the IC title, put it on him. =)

I am looking forward to your first show.

Reply to TNA-05?

DTP. WF Hall of Famer Joined on: Jun 28, 2007 14:45:14 GMT -5 Posts: 18,079	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 6, 2008 15:00:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DTP. on Feb 6, 2008 15:00:07 GMT -5 I will reply in a bit, working on Shotgun Saturday right now.
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drakerko Guest	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 6, 2008 15:00:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by drakerko on Feb 6, 2008 15:00:44 GMT -5 Should be very good, i hope you give Bulldog a main event push, and i cant wait for the first show

haz Guest	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 6, 2008 15:05:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by haz on Feb 6, 2008 15:05:18 GMT -5 Why give Bulldog a main event push when hes tagging with Owen... and tag champs I think. and Owen > Bulldog tbh
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DTP. WF Hall of Famer Joined on: Jun 28, 2007 14:45:14 GMT -5 Posts: 18,079	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 6, 2008 15:12:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DTP. on Feb 6, 2008 15:12:42 GMT -5 It's been murder finding a tag team that's up to Owen and Bulldog's standard. You'll be suprised on Raw. Added champions for anybody who cares, had to restart this, the WWF Champion was auto set as Shawn Michaels
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Man I hope Vader gets a push the mans a complete beast, Vader v Taker oh yes!

I love Sid so seeing him as champion for longer would be lovely IMO. Have fun with it you seem to have a decent enough roster to work with.

Drop a reply to TNA 2008?

Iron Man WF Icon Joined on: Oct 21, 2004 21:20:25 GMT -5 Posts: 10,398	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 6, 2008 17:36:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Iron Man on Feb 6, 2008 17:36:01 GMT -5 I loved 1997. 1997 was my favorite diary I had, but I went bakrupt I will be reading!

DTP. WF Hall of Famer Joined on: Jun 28, 2007 14:45:14 GMT -5 Posts: 18,079	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 6, 2008 18:21:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DTP. on Feb 6, 2008 18:21:22 GMT -5 DAMN, I tried writing Shotgun Saturday for Jan 4th but AOL lost connection It'll be up tomorrow, a simple short three match show.
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Dwight Main Eventer Joined on: Feb 10, 2007 11:02:46 GMT -5 Posts: 2,686	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 7, 2008 6:29:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Dwight on Feb 7, 2008 6:29:42 GMT -5 This is my favorite wrestling year so I look forward to seeing what you do with it. Theres a lot of talent on that roster. I hope you run with Sid.

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WWF Shotgun Saturday

A graphic airs, and we go live from New York nightclub with the first-ever edition of Shotgun Saturday Night! The look of the arena is visibly different from Raw, with a smaller ring and a more grown-up style, the theme colors being yellow and black.

Crush vs. Aldo Montoya
Crush really beat down the smaller Aldo Montoya. Crush manhandled him and repeatedly pounded the hell out of him. Crush was nearly disqualified on several accounts, some by pounding Aldo into a coma, another by easily lifting Montoya up and choking the life out of him. Crush finally got disqualified after ignoring the referee's count whilst choking Montoya out. Montoya finally got a dropkick in, nudging Crush back a little before he escaped. Crush was not hapyp at all, he turned red with rage and screamed at the referee before dramatically walking away.
Winner by DQ: Aldo Montoya

We go to a corridor where we see Todd Pettingil standing by with PG-13, JC Ice and Wolfie D. Pettingil asks JC if they can get the job done against Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon in which Wolfie buts in and guarantees victory. They joke as they walk away and Pettingil sends us to the ring.

Jerry Lawler vs. TL Hopper
Against Lawler, Hopper seemed to be the babyface of this bout. However Lawler made him look foolish. At first he offered Hopper a handshake in which Hopper went to shake but he poked him in the eyes. At one point in this bout, Lawler gave Hopper a stiff right uppercut into the jaw, causing Hopper to bleed several seconds after. Lawler put Hopper away with his Piledriver but then decided that one wasn't enough and so he planted him with another Piledriver. Lawler picked Hopper up, shoved him over with a finger, the King put his foot on Hopper's chest and it was over. Lawler offered Hopper a handshake afterwards in which Hopper accepted. However as TL went to leave, Lawler gave him a low blow before leaving himself.
Winner: Jerry Lawler

A graphic airs, previewing a contenders match between Bret Hart and Mankind for on the next edition of WWF Raw.

PG-13 vs. Can-Am Express
PG-13 underestimated the two Canadians. Doug went right after Wolfie D but JC Ice cut him off. Doug hurt his arm after chasing Wolfie to the outside and missing a clothesline sending Furnas' arm into the ring post. Right afterwards, PG-13 worked on the arm, going after it like a pack of wolverines would do to a sheep. The two Nation representatives blocked Furnas off from LaFon several times and applied arm bars among arm wrenched-DDTs and other moves. Eventually though, Ice messes up his momentum and misses an elbow drop, Furnas gives him a dropkick and tags in LaFon and he clears house. Halfway through, Savio Vega runs to the ring and gets on the apron but is knocked off after LaFon ducked Wolfie's clothesline attempt. The Can-Am gave him a double shoulder tackle and got the victory.
Winners: Can-Am Express

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- Shotgun Saturday got a 1.72.

- The current plan is for Sid to hold the belt after Royal Rumble.

- The WWF has shown interest in signing MMA fighter Ken Shamrock, if he does indeed sign the contract then he will probably be put in feuds with Brian Pillman and Jerry Lawler. He could also be in the Intercontinental title ranks.

- Expect Hunter Hearst Helmsley to drop the Intercontinental title soon. He has a sore back and needs a little time off to heal.

- The WWF wants to bring in some ECW stars. The company is trying to get the WWF into a more edgy product and bringing in some hardcore stars would be a great way.

- The Local Network is pleased with Shotgun Saturday's work thus far, they are currently negotiating a Primetime spot but the WWF has declined the offer due to them wanting it to be a small-time wrestler building ground rather than having another weekly show like Raw.

- Steve Austin will enter the main event scene soon. He is set to enter a feud with Shawn Michaels.

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DTP. WF Hall of Famer Joined on: Jun 28, 2007 14:45:14 GMT -5 Posts: 18,079	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 7, 2008 7:35:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DTP. on Feb 7, 2008 7:35:46 GMT -5 Also, with me you don't have to put those 'Reply to ____' because I will reply anyway.
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Jord WF Hall of Famer Joined on: Dec 29, 2005 8:01:51 GMT -5 Posts: 15,217	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 9, 2008 14:44:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Jord on Feb 9, 2008 14:44:57 GMT -5 Shotgun was a decent read. I don't remember much from '97, so not much to comment on. Bringing in Shamrock would be a good move, IMO. ECW superstars to WWF = thumbs up. Glad Lawler got the pinfall.

DTP. WF Hall of Famer Joined on: Jun 28, 2007 14:45:14 GMT -5 Posts: 18,079	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 9, 2008 17:30:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DTP. on Feb 9, 2008 17:30:40 GMT -5 I was gonna bump this, but anyway RAW will be up tomorrow night. I'm not actually at home.
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Markw WF Legend WF 10 Year Member I'm usually more charismatic than this Joined on: Jan 18, 2007 15:00:15 GMT -5 Posts: 5,527	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 9, 2008 17:40:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Markw on Feb 9, 2008 17:40:05 GMT -5 Shotgun was a nice Read, Bring in Shamrock , Austin in the Main Event scene is good, bringing in some ECW guys is great

drakerko Guest	1997 : Raw 01/06/97 Feb 9, 2008 17:59:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by drakerko on Feb 9, 2008 17:59:52 GMT -5 looking forward to raw

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The Raw theme plays and seconds later we go live to the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington for the first edition of Raw in 1997! Vince McMahon and Jim Ross introduce us as we start things off quickly with Faarooq and the rest of the Nation of Domination behind him. They fill the ring and get Faarooq set for the first match of the evening. Another few moments later, Sable's music hits the arena and Marc Mero walks down the aisle accompanied by the red-hot Sable.

Faarooq vs. Marc Mero
Mero and Faarooq trade blows in the first minute of the match before Mero lays Faarooq out with a right hand. He got a two count and from that point, Mero seemed to gain momentum and dominate the match. Mero almost put the leader of the Nation away with the Merosault but Crush got on the apron. After Mero knocked him down, Faarooq went for a Dominator but that backfired also. Mero hit the TKO but Savio got inside the ring and distracted the referee. Mero gave Vega a knock out shot before he turned around into a Dominator. After the match, Mero attempts to fight back as he stuns Faarooq but unfortunately Crush and Vega get involved and they team up and assault him.
Winner: Faarooq

We head to the back where we see Ahmed Johnson walking down a hallway. A graphic soon appears underneath him saying 'Up Next'. We go to commercial.

WWF Intercontinental Championship: Hunter Hearst Helmsley (c) vs. Ahmed Johnson
We return from commercial to see Hunter Hearst Helmsley already in the ring with the Intercontinental Championship belt in his hand. Seconds after, Ahmed Johnson's theme hits and he power walks down to the ring. Johnson and Hunter locked up with Ahmed easily throwing him halfway across the ring. Johnson dominates the match with easy, botching simple moves like a clothesline and a sidewalk slam. However when Ahmed went for the Pearl River Plunge, Hunter got out of it, rolled Johnson up and grabbed the ropes as Hunter manages to retain the title! Helmsley dives out of the ring and celebrates with the WWF Intercontinental Championship before he turns around to Johnson dives through the ropes on top of him. Johnson and Helmsley trade blow as Ahmed and the champion fight up the ramp before Johnson goes to Plunge Helmsley off the stage but Hunter gives Johnson a low blow before running!
Winner: Hunter Hearst Helmsley

We head to the back where we see Todd Pettingil standing by with the WWF Tag Team Champions, Owen Hart and the British Bulldog accompanied by James E. Cornette of Camp Cornette. Cornette. Cornette challenges any tag team to fight them for the Tag titles and they would automatically accept. Owen and Bulldog give quick mention to their opponents tonight, the Can-Am Express before they head off to the ring.

WWF Tag Team Championship: British Bulldog and Owen Hart vs. Can-Am Express
As we return to ringside, the Can-Am Express, Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon are already in the ring as the British Bulldog's music hits. Several seconds later we see the WWF Tag Team Champions walk down the ramp with Jim Cornette. As Bulldog and Owen near ringside, the Can-Am Express simultaneously hit the champs with baseball slides. The Express dominate the champions before they even officially get in the ring. Bulldog overpowers a crossbody and from that point on, this match was simply all one-sided. Bulldog finishes with a Running Powerslam and the match is over in little time. After the match, Cornette, Bulldog and Owen attack the Express, casting LaFon aside and assaulting Furnas. After the match we hear 'OH WHAT A RUSH' and seconds later the Road Warriors, Hawk and Animal appear on the stage! They run down to the ring and chase off the champions. They help Furnas and LaFon up before Hawk and Animal demand a Tag title match at the Royal Rumble! Cornette, to Owen and Bulldog's annoyance accepts their challenge!
Winners: British Bulldog and Owen Hart

A graphic airs previewing the main event, a contenders match between Bret Hart and Mankind. We then go to our final commercial.

Bret Hart vs. Mankind
We return from the break as the Hitman's theme hits. He marches down the ramp and into the ring where we see Mankind already there, sitting in the corner with his legs crossed rocking himself. As the bell rings, Mankind immediately gets up and sends Bret into the corner but it wasn't long before Hart began to fight back. Hart sent Mankind to the outside before the two brawled in front of the people in the front row. Mankind shoves Bret into the ring steps where Hart flips backwards face first into the floor. Mankind climbs the ring steps before hitting an elbow drop off of them. The referee is at a count of five as Mankind and Hart return to the ring. Mankind applies a sleeper but the referee identifies it as a choke hold and thus Mankind breaks it up. Mankind hits a Double Arm DDT, reminiscent of his old Cactus Jack days before setting up for the Mandible Claw. Around this time we see the WWF Champion, Sycho Sid walk down to ringside and look on from ringside. Mankind gets a toe kick to the gut for his worries and Hart applies the Sharpshooter. Mankind refuses to tap before Sid boots Hart in the skull! Sid lifts Hart up and drops him down with the Powerbomb. Sid looks over Hart as we go off the air.
Winner: Bret Hart

We see a graphic advertising a Royal Rumble Qualifier for next week's Raw between Shawn Michaels and Big Van Vader.

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Raw was good. Great build up for Ahmed and Hunter. I love the fact that you brought the LOD into this thing and that they will be facing Owen and the Bulldog. That should be fun. Bret vs Sid for the title is pretty sweet as well.

Good start on this man.

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- The WWF has signed Yokozuna and TAKA Michinoku. Yokozuna will debut next week whereas TAKA will be on Shotgun Saturday Night.

- WWF RAW got a 6.43, whereas WCW Nitro got a 6.10.

- Steve Austin was not in attendence at WWF RAW due to a family emergency. He will appear next week on RAW.

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