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Post by DTP. on Nov 29, 2008 7:39:44 GMT -5
Seemed like a decent opening segment for Shawn Michaels, your dialogue is superbly written. Hmm, I wasn't a fan of Ahmed Johnson so I hope that Shawn Michaels wins. I'm confused why Ahmed was last eliminated when there were better picks, though. Seemed like an alright tag team match used to put Billy Gunn over as a heel. Jesse James turning heel is also fantastic, the New Age Outlaws were my favourite tag team of 1998. Interesting that Steve Austin is still after the Kliq. I see Austin facing Scott Hall for some reason. The Hardy Boyz of Project OMEGA beating PG-13 is alright, glad that the Hardy Boyz are now getting over. Like Marlena getting stalked. Again, glad that D'Lo Brown is getting over. Wonder if he'll find a worthy rival soon. Cactus Jack's promo was very good, seems to be a nice feud with Vader. Suprisingly good main event between Ahmed and Shawn. Good that HBK is going to WrestleMania.
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February 9, 1997 Commentators: Vince McMahon and Jim RossStampedeRaw kicks off with Shawn Michaels strutting to the ring to mostly boos by the crowd.HBK: You know, it’s just like the Heartbreak Kid to have to do things the hard way. As if going through twenty nine other superstars and winning the Royal Rumble wasn’t enough, last week I had to go one on one with the Pearl River Powerhouse Ahmed Johnson. But HBK fans shouldn’t worry, because despite all the red tape and politics the WWF brass tried to put in front of me, the bottom line is that Shawn Michaels is going to WrestleMania, and he’s going to take back his WWF Championship. But even if that wasn’t enough, earlier today I found out that I will also be in the main event at the next pay-per-view. Now that part didn’t surprise me, because I am always the main event! But the genius of WWF President Gorilal Monsoon was really at work here, because not only does the pay-per-view itself take place in Canada of all places, but the main event will be an eight man tag team match between myself and team of my choosing and Calgary’s own hometown here Bret Hart and a team of his choosing. Now… Michaels is cut off by the music of Steve Austin, who makes his ways to the ring and comes face to face with HBK.Austin: You’ll have to excuse me, but I’m getting a little tired of hearing you piss and moan and unfairly you think you’re being treated lately. If you’re looking for someone who has a real gripe with the way some things have gone down in the past few weeks, then you’re looking at him! Last week I didn’t get the answers I was looking for, so I’m out here right now to look you dead in the eye and ask you, Shawn Michaels, where the hell you get off sending one of your goons down to interfere in my WWF Championship match? And trust me when I say that this week I’m not leaving until you tell me what I want to hear! HBK: Calm down, calm down. You want answers, I’ll give you answers, Austin. First off, I didn’t send Diesel down to the ring during your match at the Royal Rumble. I know from experience that you cant tell the big man what to do, and he will do anything he wants to do when he wants to do it. But I’m sure I speak for him when I tell you that what happened at the Rumble was purely an accident. However, I am glad that you’re out here, Steve. Because, acknowledging what happened at the Rumble, I have an offer to extend your way. You see, as I mentioned, I have to find a team for the Canadian Stampede pay-per-view in a few weeks. Naturally, Diesel and Scott Hall will be on my side, but that leaves one spot left to fill. I would like to offer that spot to you. Austin: Am I hearing you right? You cost me the WWF Title, and now you expect me to team with you in a match? The fact that I would love to get my hands around Bret Hart’s neck again notwithstanding, forgive me if I’m a little skeptical. HBK: I figured you might say that, so I can do you one better. If you team with us at Canadian Stampede, and if we win- excuse me, when we win- and when I win the WWF Title at WrestleMania, I will give you the first title shot. Austin: Now that’s what I want to hear. Michaels and Austin shake hands slowly, looking at each other in the eyes. It appears it will be the Kliq and Steve Austin taking on Bret Hart’s team at Canadian Stampede.(90%)Billy Gunn and Jesse James defeated Bart Gunn and Bob HollyThe team of James and Gunn came out together, acting rather cocky and some might say even a little annoying with their antics. When Billy and Bart met in the ring, it looked like they might talk things out, but when Billy offered his hand and Bart accepted it, Billy kicked Bart in the gut and went on the attack. Bart and Holly went on a bit of a comeback, but the match was controlled most of the way by James and Billy. In the end, Billy ducked a clothesline from Bart and dropped him with a Rocker Dropper to pick up the win for he and his new teammate. (78%)New TitleWe now go to the office of WWF President Gorilla Monsoon, who is sitting at his desk.Gorilla: Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I am WWF President Gorilla Monsoon. I am here tonight to make an announcement that the WWF is very excited about, and one we hope the fans of the WWF will be excited about too. Many of you might not know that, in addition to the prestigious WWF World and Intercontinental championships, years ago the World Wrestling Federation also included a Lightweight division and championship. However, this title has been inactive for the past few years. Tonight I am here to announce the reintroducing of the Lightweight division and the Lightweight Championship. This title will be up for grabs for all competitors in the under-230 pound weight class, and the WWF will be in the process of inviting superstars from all over the world to compete for this prestigious honor. Starting tonight, a sixteen man tournament will be held, which will culminate at WrestleMania, to crown the new WWF Lightweight Champion. Thank you, and enjoy the rest of the evening. (76%)FamilyWe go to the locker room area and see British Bulldog getting ready for his match later on tonight. Bret Hart then enters the room.Bret: How you doing, Davey? Bulldog: Not bad, Bret. The two men shake hands.Bret: Listen, I don’t know if you heard earlier tonight, but at the next pay-per-view I’ve got an eight man tag team match with the Kliq, and I’ve got to find partners for that match. Now I know we haven’t always seen eye to eye, but the match is going to be in Canada, and there are only a handful of people who I would count on in a match like this, and you’re one of them. So I’m asking if you would be my partner. Bulldog: Bret, as far as I’m concerned, that is water under the bridge. We’re family, and families fight from time to time, but the bottom line is that we are family and in you know you can count on me. You can count me in. Who else will be our partners? Bret: I’ve got a couple of ideas. I’ll talk to you about them later. Good luck in your match tonight, Davey. I’ve got your back. Bulldog: And I’ve got yours. The two men shake hands again and Bret leaves the locker room.(79%) Bret Hart lost overness from this segment.Hakushi defeated Sho Funaki in a First Round Lightweight Championship Tournament MatchFunaki hails from Japan and was just one example of the international competition that would be represented in this tournament. These two men put on a nice opening match for the division championship. The pace was fast and furious, and both men displayed their skills. In the end, Funaki went for a top rope cross body block, but was met instead by a dropkick to the gut from Hakushi. The White Angle then drilled Funaki with the Thunder Bomb and picked up the three count to advance in the tournament. (70%)InterviewWe now go to the interview area where Todd Pettengill is standing by.Todd: I am here with Hunter Hearst-Helmsley, who last week perhaps single handedly cost Ahmed Johnson a shot at the WWF Championship by interfering in his match with Shawn Michaels. Hunter, your explanation please? HHH: I don’t owe, or these fans, or anyone else an explanation. I do what I want to do when I see fit to do it! But what I will do, little man, is amuse you and address Ahmed Johnson himself. You see Ahmed, what happened last week was reaping what you sow. You pride yourself on your power and strength and intensity, but you’re a one dimensional wrestler. You lack all the tools necessary to become a truly great wrestler. You lack brains, you lack smarts, you lack cunning. Basically, you lack the things that I excel at. You’re looking at the total package, what a true wrestler looks like. And yet you are the one who gets the great ovations and the main event matches? It is a perfect picture of what is wrong with the WWF today. Don’t get me wrong, Ahmed, I don’t wrestle for the fans or to hear them chant my name, but what I do wrestle for is championships. By some stroke of luck, you already have one, and I was not going to sit by and allow you the chance to fluke your way to another. That’s why I drove your face into the mat last week. I made an example out of you, Ahmed. Brains will always beat brawn. And unfortunately for you and the entire WWF, I happen to possess both. It’s only a matter of time before I am given my due. But in the mean time, I will make it my personal mission to right the wrong that is Ahmed Johnson’s success. How’s that for an explanation? (83%)Vader w/Jim Cornette defeated Marty Jannetty with a Vader BombJannetty is always game for a fight, but was simply overmatched. Vader dominated throughout, shaking off any offense from the former Rocker. Vader planted Marty with a belly to belly suplex, a splash in the corner, and a powerbomb before finally dragging him into the corner and connecting with the Vader Bomb to pick up the win. As Vader and Cornette celebrated in the ring, Cactus Jack suddenly hit the ring! Cactus and Vader exchanged blows, with Jack getting the best of it and then sending Vader to the outside with a clothesline over the top rope. Cactus turned to Cornette and started to go after him, but Cornette quickly bailed out of the ring before Cactus could get his hands on him. Vader and his manager backtracked up the aisle as Jack stood in the ring, making a “bang, bang” motion with his hands. (74%)Signing His Death Certificate?Darkness falls over the arena, followed by a red light. Fire erupts in the aisle and Cain, Raven, and Jake Roberts make their way out to the ring.Roberts: Sunday truly is the day of rest. In the case of the Undertaker at the Royal Rumble, it was his day of eternal rest. The Undertaker has been vanquished from the WWF. And like the fulfilling of a prophecy, I told you all it was coming, and I told you who would do it; Cain! Cain was the angel of death that came for the Undertaker, but what is an angel of death without his horsemen? And at the Royal Rumble, it was a horseman named Raven. You see Raven is a tortured soul, not unlike Cain, and not unlike me. So when I came across him a few years ago, I knew that I had encountered a kind of kindred spirit. A man who knew the same dark paths that I had traveled in my lifetime. He had a hatred for the world as he knew it, and I took him in and cultivated that hatred, giving him the tools he needed to take on men such as the Undertaker. Both he and Cain have learned to never surrender, to never relent, to never stop! Raven was the first strike, putting a chink in the Undertaker’s armor. I then unleashed my monster Cain at the opportune time and he finished the job. Now, with the combined forces of my horsemen, the combined forces of my disciples, nothing can stand in our way. The days of apocalypse are here my friends, and it’s too late to pray for salvation! Trust me. As Roberts concludes his sermon, suddenly someone hits the ring. It’s Rocky Maivia, and he has a chair! Rocky blasts Raven in the face with the chair first, sending him to the mat as Roberts bails. He then comes eye to eye with Cain. Cain doesn’t move to strike, just stands there, almost daring Maivia to make a move. Rocky reaches back a blasts Cain in the head with the chair! Cain takes a step back, but doesn’t fall. Maivia hits him in the head again, taking him down to one knee. Rocky loads up and unleashes another brutal chair shot to the head, putting Cain on his back. Maivia stands in the ring as the crowd cheers, but after a moment Cain sits up. Rocky can’t seem to imagine that Cain is already up, and decides to leave the ring while he still can. Maivia had been the victim of Cain’s attacks for a few weeks, but has shown tonight that he isn’t afraid of the monster. Roberts stood in the ring, along with Cain and Raven, pointing at Maivia and vowing revenge.(78%) Rocky Maivia gained overness from this segment.Shane Helms defeated Erin O’Grady in a First Round Lightweight Championship Tournament MatchHelms seemed to be a cocky young man with a lot of talent and a lot of attitude. O’Grady was no slacker himself, and never gave up in the match. The action went back and forth, with both men getting in offense and scoring near falls. In the end, despite a valiant effort, O’Grady fell victim to an impressive maneuver our announcers coined the Vertibreaker, allowing Shane Helms to advance in the tournament. (63%)British Bulldog defeated Scott Hall by DisqualificationThis was a nice main event that the crowd enjoyed, and both men put on a good match. Hall surprisingly came down to the ring alone. Hall controlled most of the match early on, staying on top of Davey Boy and not allowing him to use his power advantage. Hall signaled for the Razor’s Edge, but Bulldog blocked it and back dropped Hall to the mat. This began to turn the ride, as Bulldog built up momentum, blasting Hall with a series of clotheslines and connecting with a nice vertical suplex. Bulldog was feeling it and started to signal for the powerslam when Diesel came sauntering down the aisle. Diesel jumped up on the apron and tried to interfere, but Bulldog blocked a right hand and dropped him with one of his own. Bulldog hoisted Hall up onto his shoulders and went for the Running Powerslam, but Hall slid out and shoved Davey Boy in the back right into the waiting Diesel, who blasted him in the face with a big boot. The referee called for the bell as Hall and Diesel began a two on one attack. The Kliq members were putting the boots to Bulldog when Bret Hart hit the ring to a huge ovvation. We then had a brawl on our hands as the WWF Champion and Davey Boy Smith were going toe to toe with the Kliq. (85%) British Bulldog gained overness from this match.BlindsidedHart and Bulldog traded blows with Diesel and Hall in the ring. Bulldog took Hall out with a clothesline that took both men over the top rope and to the floor. Inside, Bret grabbed Diesel with a double leg takedown and then locked in the Sharpshooter! The WWF Champion sat back on the move as Diesel tried to escape. Suddenly, Bret Hart was blasted in the side of the head with a foot. It was Shawn Michaels! HBK had come down to the ring and just nailed Hart with Sweet Chin Music! Hart slumped to the canvas out cold and Raw came to a close with Shawn Michaels standing over Bret’s body motioning for the WWF Champiomship. (94%)
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Post by abyss on Dec 16, 2008 22:04:58 GMT -5
Really nice idea to do Team HBK vs. Team Hart. I like the deal that HBK and Austin made with the first title shot. Glad the Outlaws won the title belts, glad you put them together. Light heavyweight title is cool, although please don't overuse it. Hakushi would actually be a solid choice to be the champ in my opinion. Nice realistic promo backstage by Hunter. Vader-Cactus is a nice match. Stuff with Cain-Rocky could potentially be interesting. Nice way to close the show with two sides going at it. It was overall a great show, hope you can get the next show up sooner so you can continue the great work.
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Post by Dwight on Dec 17, 2008 15:48:01 GMT -5
Royal Rumble:
- Good to see Yoko and Fatu retain the tag team titles. - I'm fine with Bulldog closing out this feud with Owen. - I liked the finish of the Taker vs Cain match. Classic Taker right there. - Austin vs Hart was a great match and I'm glad Hart retained. The interference set up the winner of the Rumble Perfectly. - I don't like Michaels winning three years in a row but I love that you are aiming for Michaels vs Hart II at Mania so I'll let that pass. I also loved that you had the refs not see Michaels get eliminated just like the real 1997 Royal Rumble cept with Austin.
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- Lol I loved the interaction with Gorilla and the Kliq. HBK is such an ass. Glad to see that you're having Ahmed face Michaels since it only makes sense. - Hmm, Diesel vs Austin perhaps? - Awesome Cactus Jack promo. You can never go wrong with him feuding with Vader.
-Canadian Stampede is coming a little early this time around huh. Still love that you're doing it none the less as it had one of my favorite main events ever. - Hmm Austin teaming up with the Kliq? Well I'm glad you seem to be sticking with Heel Austin though that still seems kinda funny to me. Ah well. The "promise" of a title match is what I'm interested int. - Light heavyweight division is a great addition to the show. Anything is leaps and bonds better than what it was really like so I'm interested in seeing who you sign. - Rocky coming in to fight off Raven and Kane? Wonder where that will go.
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Post by DTP. on Dec 19, 2008 11:33:13 GMT -5
Great opening promo to kick off WWF Monday Night RAW this week, I like that the Kliq and Steve Austin will be teaming up against Bret Hart's team at In Your House: Canadian Stampede. Enjoying Billy Gunn and Jesse James teaming up so soon, Gunn pinning Bart is also good, maybe a mini-program with the two Gunns feuding. I hope you give a lot of prestige to the WWF Light-Heavyweight Champonship belt upon its debut. Good that British Bulldog will be on Team Bret's for Stampede. Hakushi beating Sho Funaki is good, seemed like a decent opening round tournament match for the Light-Heavyweight Championship. Vader beating Marty Jannetty is okay. I'm liking that Rocky Maivia is getting in the way of Jake Roberts' and Cain's feud with Undertaker. Woah, Raven was there? Nice. Shane Helms beating Erin O'Grady is good, I love that you brought in Helms but hope he doesn't win the tournament. British Bulldog beating Scott Hall is very impressive and awesome, seemed like a great match.
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Post by koreygunz on Dec 24, 2008 12:41:28 GMT -5
*Look for more match for Canadian Stampede to take shape in the coming week or two. We already know about the 8-man tag team match, and I would look for matches involving Cactus Jack and Vader and Cain and Rocky Maivia as well. *The creative team apparently has plans drawn out until WrestleMania. There are still a few matches and storylines that need the kinks worked out, but apparently the outline is there. *Speaking of WrestleMania, look for a former IC champion to make his in-ring return to the WWF right around that time. *An official stable name for the group of Jake Roberts, Cain, and Raven should be used soon. An official decision hasnt been made yet, but a few of the ideas for names that have been thrown around are The Brood, The Dark Ministry, The Dark Church, and The Disciples of Apocolypse.
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Post by koreygunz on Jan 3, 2009 13:49:35 GMT -5
February 16, 1997 Commentators: Vince McMahon and Jim Ross1-2-3 Kid w/Ted Dibiase defeated Marty Jannetty in a First Round Lightweight Championship Tournament MatchA nice tournament match to open Raw that featured two of the WWF’s own lightweights. The match started off a bit methodically, but soon sped up and saw a nice series of offense from both men. The Kid went for a roundhouse kick, but Marty ducked it and then connected with a Rocker Dropper. Instead of going for the immediate cover, Jannetty went to the top rope. Marty went for a flying first drop, but Kid moved out of the way and Marty crashed to the mat. As Jannetty staggered up to his feet, Kid bounced off the ropes and connected with an impressive flying kick to the Jannetty’s face. Kid made the cover and got the three count to advance to the quarter finals. (78%)Vader TimeWe then go to the interview area with Todd Pettengill.Todd: I am standing by with the man known as Vader, who in two weeks time will go one on one with the deranged newcomer in the WWF, Cactus Jack, at Canadian Stampede. And Vader, from what we’ve heard from this Cactus Jack, you two have a bit of history together. Vader: Everything that Cactus Jack has said is true. We go way back, we’ve fought each other many times, including that cold night when I ripped his ear right off of his skull! And you know what? If I had the chance, I would go back and do it all over again. Cactus, you always were a crazy SOB, and by following me to the WWF and coming back for even more pain and punishment just proves it. You never knew when enough was enough, so I want you to know that what happens to you at Canadian Stampede is your own doing. There wont be any surprise attacks or weapons being used, just you and me in the middle of the ring. And trust me Cactus, when you come face to face with the Mastodon, you will wish you had never crossed my path again. What time is it? It’s Vader Time! (75%) Vader lost overness from this segment.Yokozuna and Fatu defeated PG-13The tag team champions were in action in a non-title match. PG-13 is a nice upcoming team, but really had no chance against the monstrous tandem of Yoko and Fatu. The power advantage was very evident as JC Ice and Wolfie D were both physically dominated through most of the match. In the end, a big belly to belly suplex from Fatu put JC on the canvas, and then a thunderous Banzai Drop courtesy of Yokozuna put him away for the three count. (70%)Gunning for HelmsleyWe now go to the interview area with Todd Pettengill.Todd: I’m standing here with Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson, who surely has a lot on his mind. Two weeks ago here on Raw you had your chance at a WWF Title match at WrestleMania taken away from you by Hunter Hearst-Helmsley’s interference, and now tonight there will be a fatal four way match to determine your challenger for the IC belt at Canadian Stampede, a match that Helmsley is a part of. Ahmed: You know it seems that Hunter Hearst-Helmsley and Ahmed Johnson have been mentioned in the same breath a lot lately, and that seems to be because Hunter Helmsley can’t keep his big nose out of my business. A couple weeks ago I had my shot to get a WWF Title match, and I was screwed over by Hunter Helmsley. In the street, that’s cause for some payback son! And trust me, that’s exactly what I intend to do. Hunter says he wants a piece of me and the Intercontinental Title? Well let me tell you something, punk. I’m not too hard to find. I’m hoping and praying that you win that fatal four way tonight so that I can get my hands on you in the ring at Stampede. But you never know, Hunter, I might not be able to wait that long. If I were you, I’d be watching my back. (73%)The BodyguardWe go to the ring where Marlena is standing with a microphone.Marlena: I am out here tonight to make a plea to the man you know as Goldust. Goldust, I know it’s been you who has been leaving me notes and stalking me every week. The fact is, our relationship, business and personal, is over. You need to move on and leave me alone. So I’m asking you, for your sake, to leave me alone, because if you don’t, I am prepared to take the appropriate actions. Marlena puts down the mic, when a gold light engulfs the arena and Goldust’s music hits. Marlena looks around a little worried. Suddenly, Goldust begins to emerge from the curtain, crawling down to the ring in his usual bizarre style. Goldust slinks into the ring and confronts Marlena. Marlena tried to get him to leave her alone, but Goldust starts to inhale deeply and then grabs Marlena by the hair! As Goldust has Marlena in his clutches, someone else hits the ring. Its Sycho Sid! Sid grabs Goldust and blasts him with a few right hands before sending him over the top rope with a boot to the face. Goldust backtracks up the aisle as Sid checks on Marlena, who says she’s fine. Was this the “appropriate action” Marlena was talking about?(81%)Raven w/Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Duke “The Dumpster” Droese with the Evenflow DDTRoberts lead his newest disciple, Raven, to the ring for his return to Raw action. Raven seemed more aggressive than we have seen him before and jumped on Droese right at the bell. Raven controlled the entire match, hitting a succession of offensive moves before finally putting the Dumpster down with the Evenflow DDT for the three count. As Roberts and Raven stood in the ring, Rocky Maivia suddenly hit the ring! Rocky began to lay right hands into Raven, staggering him backwards and then drop kicked him out of the ring. Rocky then grabbed Roberts by the shirt, but before he laid a hand on him, Cain appeared in the aisle and lumbered his way to the ring. Rocky thought better of the situation and bailed out of the ring and left through the crowd as Cain reached ringside. Cain watched Maivia leave through the crowd as Roberts promised that his day would come. (78%)Family BusinessWe now go to the interview area.Todd: I’m here with the WWF Champion Bret “Hitman” Hart, who in two weeks time will take part in an eight man tag team match in your home country of Canada at Canadian Stampede. What we don’t know is who will be on your team. We saw last week you ask your brother in law the British Bulldog to team with you, but that still leaves two spots open. Bret: You know, in times like this, when you’re put in a situation where you need to put your own well being in other people’s hands and you need a group of people that you can go into battle with, you have to know that you can trust those people. And when I think of the people I can truly trust, the first thing that comes to my mind is my family. Davey Boy is family above all else, and I know that I can count on him when it truly counts, and that’s why I asked him to be on my team for Canadian Stampede. As far as the other two spots, trust me when I tell you that I’ve got those covered and sooner or later everyone, along with Shawn Michaels and the Kliq, will find out just who those men are. As far as ton….. Bret is interrupted by his brother, Owen Hart.Owen: Excuse me champ, but I just wanted to come in here and make one thing perfectly clear to you. I don’t care how much trouble you’re in or how man tag team partners you need for Canadian Stampede. I want you to know that I refuse to team up with you and that turn coat Davey regardless if we’re family or not, so don’t even ask. As far as I’m concerned, the whole Hart family has turned their back on me, so I’m turning my back on them too. So I hope you weren’t planning on asking me to be your partner because it’s not going to happen. I’m the King of Harts, and I don’t need anybody! As far as I’m concerned, I hope the Kliq beats you all up in our own home country of Canada, and after Shawn Michaels beats you for the WWF Title at WrestleMania, you’ll wish you had me around to help you. This interview abruptly ends as Bret watches Owen walk away.(93%)D’Lo Brown defeated Marc Mero, Bob Holly, and Hunter Hearst-Helmsley to become the Number One Contender for the Intercontinental ChampionshipThe match started off as a two on two, but once each man started to go for a pin fall, alliances soon disappeared. It looked like it might come down to Hunter and Mero, as the two exchanged right hands in the middle of the ring. Mero hoisted Hunter onto his back for a Samoan Drop, but as he spun him around Hunter’s foot caught the referee in the face, knocking him down. Hunter recovered and had Mero in position for the Pedigree when Ahmed Johnson came running down to the ring. Ahmed yelled out to Hunter, holding the IC title, insinuating that if he wanted it he could come get it. Hunter then suddenly spit on Johnson! Infuriated, Ahmed charged Hunter, but Helmsley bailed out of the ring and Johnson accidentally struck Mero in the face with the IC title belt! Ahmed started to check on Mero, but then decided to give chase to Hunter, who began to backtrack up the aisle and head to the back. Hunter disappeared behind the curtain with Johnson hot on his heels. Meanwhile, with Mero out on the mat, D’Lo Brown went to the top rope and came down on Mero with the Lo Down frog splash. The ref crawled into position. 1..2..3! D’Lo Brown will get a shot at the IC title at Canadian Stampede. Brown celebrated up the aisle, looking a little shocked himself that he had won this opportunity. (76%)Billy Kidman defeated Jamie Noble in a First Round Lightweight Championship Tournament MatchOur second LW match of the night. Kidman was a nice, clean cut athlete, while Noble had a definite mean streak and came out flying the Rebel flag on the back of his tights. Both men showed nice skills and had a nice match. Noble attempted a Tiger Bomb, but Kidman escaped the hold and took Noble down by his legs before sling shotting him into the top turnbuckle and then dropping him with a reverse DDT. Kidman then went to the top rope and amazed everyone as he delivered a beautiful Shooting Star Press to pick up the win. (70%)Prime TimeWe now go to the backstage area where Todd Pettengill is standing by.Todd: I’ve caught up with D’Lo Brown, who will face Ahmed Johnson for the Intercontinental Title at Canadian Stampede. D’Lo, how does this feel to be getting your first title shot in the WWF? D'Lo: That’s right fool! Now people better recognize just who D’Lo Brown is! I’m prime time, baby, I’m the real deal. I’m the rookie of the year in the WWF so far, and if you hadn’t noticed, I’m also undefeated. And I’m taking that undefeated streak right into Canadian Stampede and I guarantee it won’t end there. You best place your bets in Vegas now, put your money down on the brown, because you’re looking at the next Intercontinental Champion. (76%) D’Lo Brown gained overness from this segment.Bret Hart defeated Albert w/Ted Dibiase by DisqualificationAlbert was a bit of a challenge for the Hitman, as his power and size advantage gave the WWF Champion problems. Albert controlled the early goings of the match and got a near fall after a big spine buster. Hart battled back, grounding Albert by targeting the knees and legs. Hart went for the Sharpshooter, but Albert shoved him into the corner. As Hart staggered out, Albert went for a bicycle kick, but the Hitman avoided the contact, connected with an atomic drop, and then took Albert down again for the Sharshooter, this time turning him over and locking the move in. As Albert tried to hold on, suddenly the Kliq in full force hit the ring and attacked Hitman from behind, causing the DQ. HBK, Diesel, and Hall swarmed the champ and put the boots to him, with Albert soon joining in. Soon the British Bulldog hit the ring to assist his brother in law, but after a short flurry, the numbers became too much for Davey Boy as well. It looked like the Kliq had Team Hart on the ropes, when another figure came down and slid into the ring. It was Jim “Anvil” Neidhart! Neidhart laid into Hall, then blasted Diesel with a hard right hand as well. Bret and Bulldog recovered, leading to an all out brawl that finally saw Hart, Davey Boy, and Anvil eventually clear the ring. The Kliq back tracked up the aisle as Hart and Bulldog gave Neidhart a hand shake and a thanks for the assist. It looks like the Anvil has returned to be a part of Bret Hart’s team at Stampede. (75%)
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Post by DTP. on Jan 3, 2009 14:20:08 GMT -5
Decent way to kick off this edition of WWF Monday Night RAW with more first round matches in the tournament to determine the first WWF Light-Heavyweight Champion. 1-2-3 Kid beating Marty Jannetty is great, I am hoping for the Kid to end up winning on the way to becoming champion. You always capture wrestlers' monologues superbly, so Vader's segment was great, can't wait for them to face off.Shame that PG-13 were demolished at the hands of Yokozuna and Fatu. Hopefully PG-13 will get back on the right track sooner than later. Interview with Ahmed Johnson was alright but I hope he loses to Hunter Hearst Helmsley at Canadian Stampede. Enjoying this thing going on with Marlena fearing his husband, Goldust and Sid being brought in as Marlena's bodyguard is good and all but I hope he re-enters the uppercard spot. Raven beating Duke Droese is fine, a good way to put over Raven even more. I'd love a Mankind/Raven feud. Hmm, more tension with Bret and Owen Hart, maybe if Bret was to retain at WrestleMania, a feud between the two again? Solid fatal-4-way match to determine a new number one contender to the WWF Intercontinental Championship but I feel you're rushing D'Lo Brown into this situation. Billy Kidman beating Jamie Noble is a good way to show you're thinking about the future of the WWF, Kidman I'd love to see in the finals of the WWF Light-Heavyweight Championship tournament. D'Lo's promo was good but should of happened before the LH tournament match. Bret Hart beating Albert, slightly lackluster for a main event but alright.
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Post by Dwight on Jan 4, 2009 16:37:14 GMT -5
- I would love to see The 1-2-3 Kid become lightweight champion. I think he fits the mold perfectly and deserves a push with some gold. He minds me a lot like RVD.
- Building off of the history of Cactus and Vader is a nice way to create instant heat between both men. I guess we would just hope that the fans either knew about it or accepted it.
- When I read that Ahmed promo I just pictured him mumbling and rambling on and not making any sense while saying all of that. Looking back it is so hard to see why he was pushed the way he was other than his look I guess.
- Sid and Marlena is different. A feud with Goldust is odd but I like Sid so I can live with it. Ha.
- Rocky leaving ringside as Cain came out made me laugh for some reason. This little feud could do wonders for the young blood.
- Seeing the young Billi Kidman get the win is cool. A match between him and The Kid perhaps? That would be pretty amazing.
- I had a feeling you were going with The Anvil but as far as the final partner I can't figure it out.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jan 4, 2009 16:59:20 GMT -5
Yay, you're back!
I'm sad that Jannetty didn't get the win but it does make sense for 1-2-3 Kid to win though, hopefully in the end the Kid will capture the title.
I'm lovin' Vader/Cactus, it's a great idea of getting it started in the WWF. I can't wait to see this played out.
The duo of Yoko and Fatu is a good idea, and loved that they squashed PG-13 like little bugs!
You've done well, pushing Ahmed Johnson so far in 97'. You know what? I hope one day that Ahmed wins the WWF Championship.
YES! Sycho Sid with Marlena? Awesome, I can't wait for Goldust and Sid to get it on!
I've said this in the past, I love how Jake Roberts has gone so far in this diary, and to bring in Raven as a disciple? Great, it's something that I would done as well. I do like this whole flock with Roberts, Raven, and Cain.
Ooo, Owen and Bret, yikes.
I woulda liked to see Marc Mero or even Bob Holly to become the #1 Contender for the IC Title, I'm not a big fan of D'lo, but I do like the Underdog in D'lo, surprising everybody to win this match.
Kidman?! Now I think Kidman and Kid would be an excellent match!
Excellent Main Event, I do like the little push for Albert (which by the way, brilliant.) Loved the ending for the match.
I can't wait to read Stampede!
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Post by abyss on Jan 4, 2009 17:03:07 GMT -5
I like the Vader intensity saying he would rip Jack's ear off if he had the oppurtunity to again. Yoko/Fatu is certainly a dominating team. Wonder where you're going with Sid/Goldust. I like the Goldust/Marlena part, but I'm unsure as of yet about Sid being involved with them. Nice heelish words from Owen in his promo. D'Lo getting the somewhat fluke win is good to see. I thought HHH would have maybe won though. But I guess maybe HHH/Ahmed at Mania would be better. Kliq vs. Hart Foundation really has me interested. Nice to see another show out of you.
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Post by Stuffs "Thunder" Liger on Jan 5, 2009 22:47:01 GMT -5
I leave for months, come back, and this thing is still going. You're like the damn Energizer Bunny, K.
Canadian Stampede should be great, I'm really eager to see who the last partner is now that Owen's refused, and if Owen will have a hand in the main event.
Of course, I'd pay to see Vader-Cactus any time they were across the ring, so that should be great as well, and the rest of the card seems to be fleshing out great.
You still are the most underrated writer on this board, man.
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Post by koreygunz on Jan 13, 2009 21:36:27 GMT -5
February 23, 1997 Commentators: Vince McMahon and Jim RossSuper Crazy defeated Psychosis in a First Round Lightweight Championship Tournament MatchRaw opened with another first round lightweight tourney match that had an international flair. This was a fast paced match from bell to bell, and the fans were treated to high flying offense. The fans didn’t know much about either wrestler, but they seemed to get behind Crazy after Psychosis tried a few underhanded strategies to try and get the win. In the end, Psychosis tried a cross body from the top, but Crazy met him in mid air with a drop kick. Crazy then went to the top himself and connected with a beautiful moonsault to score the victory and advance. (75%)The BodyguardWe now go backstage with Todd Pettengill.Todd: I’m here with Sycho Sid, along with his apparent new manager Marlena. Marlena I’ll start with you, what is your relationship with Sid and what about him going one on one with Goldust at Stampede next Sunday? Marlena: First of all, I am not a manager. I am Sid’s employer. I told Goldust to leave me alone and not try to come after me last week, and I told him that for his own good. Because I now have the services of this man. A true protector and my interests. If Goldust wants anything else to do with me, he’ll have to go through him to do it. Sid: Let me make this plain and simple. What we have here is a business transaction. When you want protection from men, you get the ruler of the world. So Marlena gave me an offer I couldn’t refuse. She offered to compensate me for something I would do for free, and that is destroy any man who stands in my path! And Goldust is first in line. Next Sunday at Canadian Stampede, you will know why I am the master. You will know why I am the man. And you will never forget the name of Sid! (77%)Vader w/Jim Cornette defeated Barry Horowitz with the Vader BombYour basic squash match here. Vader didn’t waste much time, obliterating Barry early on and making short work of him with a powerbomb that was followed up with the Vader Bomb for the win. As Vader celebrated, Cactus Jack hit the ring, bringing a chair with him! Vader tried to bail out of the ring when he saw the weapon, but as he tried to escape Cactus caught him with a stiff chair shot to the back! Vader wobbled towards the ropes and Cactus charged him with the chair in hand, colliding the chair with Vader’s backside and sending him through the ropes to the floor. Cactus did his signature “Bang, Bang” as he looks ready to get his hands on Vader at Stampede. (67%)Canadian StampedeA video package airs highlighting the matches we will see at Canadian Stampede next Sunday on pay-per-view. The package runs down the undercard, including Sycho Sid versus Goldust, Rocky Maivia versus Cain, and Ahmed Johnson defending his Intercontinental Title against D’Lo Brown. The video focuses on the 8-man tag team main event, as Bret Hart, British Bulldog, Jim Neidhart, and a still yet to be named partner take on the Kliq- Shawn Michaels, Diesel, and Scott Hall- and Steve Austin. (92%)Are You Afraid of the Dark?A red light engulfs the arena as Jake Roberts makes his way out to the ring in his black button up shirt and pants and a mic.Jake: Rocky Maivia, over the past couple of weeks you have tempted your fate over and over by attacking my disciples, Cain and Raven. Now the first time or two I thought I would allow this to pass, chalking it up to exuberant youth. But you have failed to yield my warnings. I can no longer allow you to see my kindness as weakness. So what I would like is for young Rocky to come out here and join me in the ring. After a few moments, Rocky Maivia comes down the aisle and enters the ring, standing across from Roberts.Jake: Young man, you do have guts, I will give you that. But as we’ve seen down through the annals of time, what allows a man to survive is brains. And that, my friend, appears to be something you are lacking. You see I can see through your charade, through this foolish bravery that you put on in front of these people. I see you for what you really are, and that’s a scared little boy. A little boy who gets afraid of the dark and the things that go bump in the night. It takes all the courage you can muster to enter this ring just for one minute in the presence of my Dark Ministry, and then you have to flee. Well I can assure you, Rocky Maivia, that you’re fears are well founded. My disciples do go bump in the night, but they do much more than that! And you’re going to find that out next Sunday when you stand across the ring from Cain. And there will be no hiding, there will be no running, only the whaling of pain and the gnashing of teeth! You will have nowhere to go. So take my advice, Rocky. Before you come to the arena next Sunday, visit a church. Because when you cross paths with my Dark Ministry, salvation is the only thing that can save your soul! Jake tosses the mic down and starts to laugh with a wicked smile on his face. Rocky stares down at the mat for a moment, as if contemplating Jake’s words, but then quickly grabs Roberts and plants him on the mat with a Rock Bottom to a big ovation! Rocky has just proverbially spat in the face of Jake Roberts and his Ministry! Cain and Raven then appear and make their way to the ring, but Rocky bails out of the ring as the reach ringside. Cain stands in the ring and pears coldly at Maivia through his mask. Rocky has proven his mettle, but he may have just sealed his own fate for next Sunday.(88%) Rocky Maivia gained overness from this segment.Ahmed Johnson defeated Jeff Jarrett with the Pearl River PlungeAhmed was warming up for Stampede, but Jarrett is no slouch. Johnson had the power advantage, but Jarrett tried to keep Johnson off base with his mat skills. Jarrett had the match under control, but Ahmed started to build momentum and soon looked like he was ready to put Jarrett away. Hunter Hearst-Helmsley then appeared in the aisle and came down to ringside. This got Ahmed’s attention as the two men traded words. It looked like this might give Jarrett the opening he needed for a sneak attack, but as he charged from behind, Johnson quickly spun around and caught him with a spine buster. Ahmed then set Jarrett up and, looking dead into Hunter’s eyes, planted him with the Pearl River Plunge for the win. (78%)Down With the BrownAfter Ahmed’s victory, the IC champ went to the outside and began to stalk Hunter around ringside. As he attempted to get his hands on Helmsley, suddenly Ahmed was ambushed from behind by D’Lo Brown! D’Lo pounded Johnson with some clubbing blows before he took Ahmed and whipped him into the ringside steps shoulder first. With Ahmed down, D’Lo talked some smack as he back tracked up the aisle, and Hunter looked pleased as well. (75%) D’Lo Brown gained overness from this segment.Brian Christopher defeated Taka Michinoku in a First Round Lightweight Championship Tournament MatchAnother first round lightweight title match was our last in-ring match of the night. Christopher was oozing charisma and attitude, and Taka was another oriental star. This match was a nice blend of styles, as Taka relied on his quickness and aerial offense while Christopher was a bit more powerful and grounded. Take connected with a missle drop kick, but it only got a close two count. Take then went to the apron and then bounced off the top rope towards Christopher for a hurricanrana, but Christopher caught him in mid air and delivered an impressive sit out powerbomb. The referee slid into position and counted the three count. Christopher strutted and posed in the ring as he celebrated advancing in the tournament. (76%)Final Partner RevealedThe music of Bret Hart hits the arena and the WWF Champion, along with British Bulldog and Jim Neidhart make their way to the ring.Bret: Ever since this eight man tag team match was announced for Canadian Stampede, people have been asking me who I was going to get as my tag team partners. And like I said last week, when you’re in a situation like this, you have to turn to the people you can trust most. So I turned to family. I turned to Davey Boy, and I turned to the Anvil, and just like I knew they would, they promised to have my back. So here we are one week before Stampede, and there’s still four of them and only three of us. So everyone wants to know who the fourth and final partner of my team will be. Well my fourth partner is someone that some fans of the WWF might not know very well, but I can guarantee you will know about him very soon. He’s a man who trained in the same dungeon that we did in Calgary and made it out. He’s a man who may not have the last name Hart, but he’s like family to me and I’m proud to say I know him and can call him a friend. He’s the kind of guy who you’re glad he’s on you side, and Shawn Michaels and the rest of the Kliq is gonna find out real quick next Sunday at Canadian Stampede why they call him the Crippler. And he’s here tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, my final partner for Stampede is Chris Benoit! Some theme music hits and Chris Benoit appears from the curtain to a nice ovation. Benoit walks down the aisle and enters the ring and then shakes hands with Anvil, Bulldog, and finally the Hitman. Suddenly, the music of the Kliq hits the arena and Shawn Michaels, Diesel, and Scott Hall all appear in the aisle and start to make their way to the ring. The Kliq step inside the ring and are now on one side of the ring while the Hart team is on the other.HBK: Well isn’t this heart warming. A family united. But the thing of it is, Bret, is that you think your family will be your saving grace at Canadian Stampede. You think everything is set up for you. A pay-per-view in your home country, the red carpet rolled out, the Hart family in attendance, a true hero’s welcome. It shouldn’t be a surprise that you would thrive on the idea of the spotlight being all on you. But I got news for you, Hitman. There’s one thing you forgot, and that’s the fact that the Heartbreak Kid is going to be in Canada too. And that’s what truly eats you up inside, isn’t it Bret? It’s the fact that you know that as long as Shawn Michaels is around, the spotlight will never be on you. There’s one, and then there’s two, and you’re looking at number one. You know it, I know it, the fans of the WWF know it, your family even knows it. So bring your brothers-in-law, bring your guppy from the “dungeon,” bring the entire province of Calgary for all I care, it wont matter! Because when it comes to Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart, we all know who the better man is. And of all the things I’ve accomplished in my life, the one thing I thank God for every day, is for the fact that I wasn’t born a Hart! With that last comment, the fists go flying as Bret Hart decks Michaels in the mouth, which sets off a brawl inside the ring between the Hart team and the Kliq. As the brawl rages on, Steve Austin then runs down the aisle and joins the fray. Now all eight men in the Canadian Stampede main event are in the ring having it out and the crowd is eating it up. Raw comes to a close while the eight man brawl continues, giving us a preview of what to expect next Sunday!(93%) Chris Benoit gained overness from this segment.
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Post by Iron Man on Jan 13, 2009 21:48:37 GMT -5
awesome that this diary is still going on. This has to be a record on this board. i've been on and off with this diary over the last year. Let's see what we got. I like that you are bringing in the light heavyweight title. And Super Crazy winning his match in the tourney is good. As always the promo's are pretty spot on. Ahmed/Jarrett was a good read. Loved the ending segmant with HBK and Hart, again amazing promo write ups.
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Post by abyss on Jan 13, 2009 21:53:28 GMT -5
Glad to see you posting another show; I want to eventually see Mania in this diary. Ok match to start the show, I just don't want too much exposure for the light heavyweights. Sid/Marlena is interesting, at least it gives something for Sid to do. I like the weird stuff that continues to go on with the Roberts gang. I understand Ahmed winning, but I hope JJ does something soon. Ahmed/Brown soon? Oh right, D'Lo is the #1 contender. I'm sure Ahmed/HHH is being saved for Mania. Glad Christopher won as I always thought he was pretty good. Another great show. Maybe posting the PPV card would be helpful because shows aren't posted as much so sometimes it's tough to remember the feuds off the top of my head.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jan 14, 2009 0:44:34 GMT -5
-I don't follow this diary as much as I should...I do really enjoy it when I read it -Glad you brought in Suepr Crazy and Psychosis as they'll spark up the lightweight division -A Sid/Goldust fued? Different and I like having Marlena in Sid's corner -Vader/Cactus? Another different feud I'm looking forward to following -Stone Cold with the Kliq? Interesting -Man your promos are fantastic. I was really into Jake Roberts -Man I really never liked Ahmed Johnson -I was pulling for Taka but oh well, at least Christopher had more charisma -Bringing in Benoit is a great move and I'm really looking forward to Canadian Stampede
Great show dude, I'm really going to be reading this more often
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Post by Dwight on Jan 15, 2009 16:07:13 GMT -5
- Awesome seeing Super Crazy and Psychosis in this lightheavyweight tournament. You've created a nice little division here and it is definitely leaps and bounds better than the real one they had. The real one was so lackluster so awesome job with getting great talent of the era to work it. I'm more of a Psychosis person but you have both so I'll live with the result.
- Sid the protector works for me though its still odd thinking of a match between him and Goldy. I don't recall them every facing one another though they very well could have. Interested in what can be done with that.
- Excellent Jake Roberts promo yet again man. Heel Jake is so bad ass. The only thing is was Rocky using the Rock Bottom yet? I think he was still on the Flying Crossbody and Shoulderbreaker.
- Now Christopher over Michinoku is shocking as hell.
- Whoa I did not expect to see Benoit be the final man on Bret's team. He is probably not known by most of the WWF audience but if he comes in and destroys a few people I'm sure he'll get that immediate respect. The fact that you put him in a high profile main event with the top superstars on the roster does wonders for him especially since Bret had all this praise for the guy. So in that regard, awesome choice.
The one diary I can never seem to get tired of... and clearly you can't lol. Great stuff once more man.
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Post by Kemp2k on Jan 15, 2009 16:16:16 GMT -5
- <3 Super Crazy. I think he will become my new pick despite other picks, hah. - Ah, Hiring Sid is a smart move for Marlena though. a "Business Transaction", I didn't think Sid would know that at all. Haha, Love Sid mocking Goldust. - Vader Squash Match? Gotta love it. - Wow, Jake Roberts was just intense in that promo. I can't wait for that match at Canadian Stampede. - I'm glad that Johnson got the victory over Jarrett, I'm disliking Jarrett pretty much in this era though. - DOWN WITH BROWN?! Boo-urns! I'm liking Hunter aligning with D'lo, it seems like. - BRIAN LAWLER! Oh I meant, Brian Christopher defeating Taka?! What?! Brian Christopher was a wicked wrestler back then, before all this Too Cool crap. - Final Partner! Chris Benoit! Gotta love HBK's cocky promo towards Bret though. And loved that last sentence of HBK thanking God that he wasn't born a Hart! Haha. BRAWL! I can't wait for the PPV! Excellent RAW! Fantastic Writer you are.
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