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Post by DTP. on Jul 10, 2011 21:39:10 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 16th July 1998[/size]
-- You can see my review of RAW is WAR and Sunday Night HeAT here.
-- WWF RAW beat WCW Nitro with a 4.5 to 4.3 rating. The competition is edging back and forth.
-- Rumor has it that Davey Boy Smith has left WCW. In addition, WCW have let go some of their PowerPlant students, it is possible that the WWF is interesting in Davey Boy or some of the PowerPlant student alumni.
- John Tenta, who worked another tryout match before RAW is WAR last week (Tenta previously worked a tryout match in March) has been signed to a contract. It is currently unknown on his capacity. Tenta previously worked as the Earthquake in 1990 and even feuded with Hulk Hogan.
-- Fully Loaded is not the WWF's biggest interest, as half of the card is promoting SummerSlam. The main event is not yet known for the August supercard, but it is likely it could be Stone Cold vs The Undertaker or even a fatal four-way match for the WWF Championship. Also rumoured for the August spectacle is Shawn Michaels returning to the ring to face Triple H (he's selling an injury currently to hold off from it happening at Fully Loaded).
-- The WWF are apparently looking for another television show slot for their light heavyweight division to have some room. If there is no interest in the content, look for the light heavyweight division to be minimised in favour of the lightweights mixing it up with the larger athletes.
-- The WWF has Fully Loaded: In Your House on 07/26/98, the current line-up is: - Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon for the WWF Championship - The Undertaker vs Kane in an Inferno match - D-Lo Brown vs Ken Shamrock for the WWF Intercontinental Championship - The New Age Outlaws vs The Dudley Boyz for the WWF Tag Team Championships in a Tables match - Owen Hart vs Jeff Jarrett for the WWF European Championship - Sunny & Sable vs Jacqueline & Luna Vachon
-- In results from the Bash at the Beach on 07/12/98: - Raven def. Saturn in a no-disqualification match - Juventud Guerrera def. Kidman - Stevie Ray def. Chavo Guerrero Jr - Eddie Guerrero def. Chavo Guerrero Jr in a Hair vs Hair match - Konnan def. Disco Inferno - The Giant def. Kevin Greene - Rey Mysterio Jr def. Chris Jericho to win the WCW World Cruiserweight title in a no-disqualification match - Booker T def. Bret Hart by disqualification to retain the WCW World Television title - Goldberg def. Curt Hennig to retain the WCW World Heavyweight title - Hollywood Hogan & Dennis Rodman def. Diamond Dallas Page & Karl Malone
-- In results from RAW is WAR on 07/13/98: - Sable def. Luna Vachon by DQ - Val Venis, Ken Shamrock & Al Snow def. The Rock, D-Lo Brown & Rikishi Phatu - Owen Hart def. Dan Severn to retain the WWF European Championship by DQ - The New Age Outlaws def. The Rock 'n' Roll Express - Abismo Negro def. Brian Christopher - Kane def. Steve Austin
-- In results from Monday Nitro on 07/13/98: - Booker T def. Dean Malenko to retain the WCW World Television title - The Barbarian def. Horace Boulder - Jim Duggan def. Rick Fuller - Bret Hart def. Fit Finley - Stevie Ray def. Rick Martel - Konnan def. Barry Darsow - Diamond Dallas Page def. The Disciple - Raven def. Saturn & Kanyon - Rey Mysterio Jr def. Dean Malenko - Kevin Nash & Lex Luger def. Disco Inferno & Alex Wright - Eddie Guerrero vs Steve McMichael; no contest - Hollywood Hogan vs Scott Hall; no contest - Goldberg def. Curt Hennig to retain the WCW World Heavyweight title [/font][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 11, 2011 22:44:22 GMT -5
| WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Saturday 18th July 1998 |
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] East Rutherford, New Jersey - Continental Airlines Arena [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] The Mid-South Connection def. Phil LaFon and Doug Furnas after the Mid-South Collision on LaFon.[/td][td] 1:57[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] Jeff Hardy def. Scott Taylor by DQ after Brian Christopher attacked Jeff.[/td][td] 4:35[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] Pierre def. Thrasher after the flapjack; Jacques and Mosh brawled at ringside.[/td][td] 3:46[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] Steve Blackman def. Marc Mero after the Martial Arts Kick.[/td][td] 4:48[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 13, 2011 8:38:07 GMT -5
| WWF Sunday Night HeAT: Sunday 19th July 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] East Rutherford, New Jersey - Continental Airlines Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] A replay from RAW is WAR this past Monday aired, as Kane made his return and an 'Inferno' match was made for Fully Loaded between Kane and The Undertaker. Later that night Kane did battle with the WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin as Kane picked up the shocking three count, Undertaker then attacking Kane. Austin took Kane out with a Stunner, but 'Taker stood tall after a big Tombstone Piledriver. The opening video package for Sunday Night HeAT aired, as Kevin Kelly, Michael Cole and Dok Hendrix introduced us to the show.
The glass shattered as the crowd erupted, Stone Cold Steve Austin making his way to the ring to a massive ovation, the WWF Champion taking a microphone and talking about how in seven days he will be taking on the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation, because that definitely makes sense. Austin talks about how he is a fighting champion not because he is being forced to face everybody on the damn WWF roster twice over, but because he wants to kick as much ass as possible, drink as much beer as possible and raise as much hell as possible! Austin says that tomorrow night he wants to see Vince McMahon in the middle of this ring and he will sign a contract finalizing the deal! Why? Because that's the sort of man he is! The crowd roared as Stone Cold smirked, taunting to the crowd and leaving.
1) The Disciples of the Apocalypse vs Prince Albert and Darren Drozdov (w/The Jackyl) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A hard-hitting kick off to Sunday Night HeAT as Skull and 8-Ball fired lefts and rights in what was essentially a free-for-all in the opening moments of this contest. Skull and 8-Ball soon double-teamed their former ally in the Disciples of the Apocalypse, Darren Drozdov but Droz started to fire back and Prince Albert got the tag! Albert started tossing Skull and 8-Ball around showing why he was hired to be a member of the Oddities, in his in-ring debut. Albert nailed a spinning torture rack slam for a near fall, before attempting a chokebomb on 8-Ball. Drozdov got involved but his Droz Driver was reversed into a big boot by Skull, and Gangrel appeared, charging down the rampway just for Edge to jump out from through the crowd, nailing a big spear on the vampire! 8-Ball was struck with the chokebomb for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Prince Albert and Darren Drozdov @ 4:45 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as Prince Albert and Darren Drozdov left, Edge grabbing the Jackyl by the collar and threatening to hit the Downward Spiral on him! The Oddities stood still before they both struck Edge at the same time! Jackyl crawled away as Gangrel jumped Edge as well, repeatedly slamming his head into the rampway! The Oddities stood tall once again, leaving in victory. -- Commercial Break --A vignette aired, hyping the debut of the "Lord of Lords", Steven Regal. In the backstage area we see Vader as new interviewer, Shane McMahon asked what his problem was with X-Pac and D-Generation X. Vader talked about how he was sick of beatdowns by these degenerates. Vader says he's been attacked by them many times, and he can only take so much of it. He's Vader and he's not going to take sh*t from anyone anymore! Tonight he's going to kick the Rock's ass, and he welcomes the Nation to get involved. 2) Non-Title: D-Lo Brown (w/Kama Mustafa) vs Dustin Runnels |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Dustin Runnels has started to become more and more dominant ever since dropping the gimmicks of Goldust and the Artist Formerly Known As Goldust, as well as respect from fans around the World Wrestling Federation. D-Lo Brown fired right at Dustin, the WWF Intercontinental Champion working away at the neck of Dustin, the man who should technically be in contention to the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship, having pinned Jeff Jarrett last week on this programme. Runnels set up for the Curtain Call early on in the match but Kama Mustafa got involved, the "Godfather" attacking Dustin from behind! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Dustin Runnels @ 5:04 by disqualification [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] D-Lo Brown recovered as Kama Mustafa nailed the Pimp Drop on Dustin Runnels, Brown and Mustafa of the Nation standing tall until Ken Shamrock rushing to the ring and tackling D-Lo! Mustafa tried to cut him off but Shamrock dropped Mustafa with the belly-to-back suplex, then applying the Ankle Lock on the WWF Intercontinental Champion! Shamrock challenges for the IC title in seven days at Fully Loaded! An advertisement aired, promoting WWF Fully Loaded: In Your House on Sunday, July 26th 1998 from Fresno, California. -- Commercial Break --We caught up with the WWF European Champion as the "Black Hart" was asked about Jeff Jarrett and the South being on his back. Owen talked about how Jarrett does not understand the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship, or the prestige of professional wrestling. An acoustic guitar is not wrestling, it's damn hurtful! And if Jarrett really wants to take him out like that, then so be it. If Jarrett wants a match with Owen then it can take place next Sunday at Fully Loaded, and he's willing to put the title on the line as long as there's no interference from any member of the South! We see Mr McMahon in action with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco in an amusing Rocky-style montage. McMahon was shown to be in outstanding shape, as he will challenge Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Championship at SummerSlam! 3) Yoshihiro Tajiri and Shoichi Funaki (w/Yamaguchi) vs TAKA Michinoku and Mr Aguila |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] An athletic match as we have seen a new light heavyweight in action this past Monday night on RAW is WAR by the name Abismo Negro. Mr Aguila and TAKA Michinoku competed very well as a team against the two Kai En Tai members, Shoichi Funaki showcasing the technical side of the Japanese light heavyweights, Yoshihiro Tajiri getting in there and kicking the hell out of Mr Aguila. TAKA Michinoku tried reaching for the tag as they were surprisingly loud for Michinoku, and he dove into the ring and threw hurricanranas, headscissors and springboard moonsaults like there was no tomorrow. Michinoku soon tried the Michinoku Driver on Funaki but Tajiri fired the green mist into Michinoku's face, Aguila then giving Tajiri a big enziguri! Aguila hit the corkscrew moonsault on Funaki, placing the blinded Michinoku on top for the three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: TAKA Michinoku and Mr Aguila @ 6:34 [**3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] TAKA Michinoku was helped up by Mr Aguila as the crowd cheered, Yoshihiro Tajiri standing at ringside, avoiding the situation. Kai En Tai had a lot of competition lately, and it was starting to build up! We see The Rock talking to Mark Henry, and the "Great One" will be in action against Vader next! -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting RAW is WAR tomorrow night on USA Network from 9PM Eastern, scheduled to feature Mr McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin officially sign the contract for their WWF Championship match at Fully Loaded; but also Kane will do battle with Ken Shamrock; Rikishi Phatu will face Val Venis and the New Age Outlaws and the Dudley Boyz will be in action! 4) The Rock (w/Mark Henry) vs Vader |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A solid main event was ahead of us as the leader of the Nation had a mountain to face by the likes of the mastadon, Vader. Vader flamed right into Rock with heavy lefts and rights, treating the Nation member as if he was X-Pac or Chyna. "Sexual Chocolate" tried to be there for Rock but the 1998 King of the Ring winner just ended up being attacked by Vader again! Vader continued as he set up and drove Rock into the canvas with a spinebuster, definitely almost having the victory there. Rock refused to go onto a three loss streak though, hitting an effective floatover DDT to get into control. Rock kept Vader down, trying to stay on the offence when Vader started firing back with some heavy punches. Vader went for a powerbomb but Rock slid out and left the ring, getting himself counted out! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Vader @ 5:26 by count-out [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader stood unsatisfied as The Rock and Mark Henry headed for the back wisely, all of a sudden X-Pac coming from behind with a steel chair, Vader just punching the chair out of the degenerate's hand and giving X-Pac a powerbomb! Vader celebrated his win as X-Pac remained down, Sunday Night HeAT going off the air.[/font][/center]
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 13, 2011 16:09:19 GMT -5
RAW:
I’m going to start giving brief feedback for these shows, simply because they are way to in-depth and after I read them, I feel like I need an hour break. I wish I could put as much effort into my diary as you do.
Decent start to the show, I guess. It just seems that the same old people open the show talking about the same old stuff. Quite a bit of conspiracy going on with first Kane and now Sunny. I never recall Sunny actually being a wrestler, so I hope she doesn’t get physically involved with other women in terms of matches because that would be god awful. I’m confused by the Jarrett promo. Why would he lower himself to a championship that is inferior to the belt he already owns? Surprised to see the Nation lose. Nice segment with DX and HBK, but a weird partnership between HBK and Vader. I really didn’t have any interest in any of the matches prior to the Main Event at this point, so I won’t comment on them. Kane going over in the main event is huge and the guy should get a title run already. Please have him beat Undertaker in the inferno match.
HEAT:
I don’t recall seeing you use Albert, but I liked the guy a great deal and hope you have big plans for him eventually. I don’t see why D’Lo couldn’t go over Dustin Rhodes on Heat here. Oh, you are trying to build him up as a threat to Jarrett. Guess that makes some sense. The main event was okay, obviously you’re keeping Vader strong and Rock can’t afford to lose.
RAW was pretty good while HEAT was pretty much a standard filler show. Gotta save the must see for RAW. I’m looking forward to the future plans you have told me about on MSN, Dan.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 13, 2011 17:14:33 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 20th July 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Binghampton, New York - Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] # | Dark Match | 1) | Tiger Ali Singh def. Tom Brandi | 2) | Steven Regal def. David Taylor |
A replay from last night on Sunday Night HeAT aired, showing Stone Cold Steve Austin in the ring talking trash about his opponent for Fully Loaded this Sunday, Vince McMahon. He then talked about how he'd sign the contract tonight on RAW. The opening video package for RAW is WAR aired, cutting to the Binghampton Arena for the final episode of RAW before Fully Loaded! Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler introduce us to the show.
We kick off RAW is WAR this week with The Undertaker's theme, the crowd skyrocketing as the "Lord of Darkness" made his way down the rampway to a loud ovation, Undertaker climbing into the ring and talking about how these people obviously don't believe in him to become the WWF Champion either. They obviously prefer seeing Stone Cold Steve Austin prance around here in his shorts, talking about how he's the toughest man in the locker room. But he's been in the ring with the "Deadman" many times in the past few months, and he's rarely ever been able to defeat him. He talks about how he said months ago that he had a lot of respect for the "Texas Rattlesnake", but it's starting to strike him how big his ego is now. 'Taker tells the fans that at Fully Loaded this Sunday we will see a change in the "Lord of Darkness". He will make Kane suffer the almighty sin and burn once again for all of his evil deeds. Paul Bearer will become unheard of by all. Vince McMahon will suffer the consequences of disrespecting the "Phenom", and these fans will witness a new WWF Champion. Undertaker slammed the microphone down and went to leave before Mr McMahon wandered out to the rampway quickly, asking 'Taker where he was going. McMahon told him that he's going to have a match right here right now!
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1) The Undertaker vs The Oddities (w/The Jackyl) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a difficult match for the "Lord of Darkness", as three of the more unique superstars here in the World Wrestling Federation fired away at the "Deadman" as though they were a pack of wolves eating away at an aged prey. The Undertaker though kept tossing them away, trading blows with Gangrel, Prince Albert being the equaliser and putting 'Taker in his place, Darren Drozdov however being unfortunately dominated by the "Lord of Darkness". Undertaker soon gave Droz and Gangrel a double Chokeslam, Albert nailing the Undertaker with a big pump kick! Albert set up for the chokebomb when suddenly the lights went out, and the theme of Kane hit! Pyrotechnics hit the ring and the "Big Red Machine" came down to the ring, fighting off Albert! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Oddities @ 4:34 by disqualification [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd actually cheered the "Big Red Machine" as he was accompanied by Paul Bearer, perhaps Kane wanting The Undertaker to be healthy just to be knocked down in their Inferno match this weekend!? Undertaker then gave Kane a hellacious Chokeslam, showing a more corehard style to the "Lord of Darkness"s ways! We see Vince McMahon talking to Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco in the parking lot about how he's confident that Stone Cold Steve Austin will not bring disorder or physicality to the contract signing tonight, because otherwise he will not get Vince McMahon for the WWF Championship. The Chairman gives Patterson and Brisco the night off, as they leave, Stone Cold Steve Austin shown in the far distance arriving here in Binghampton! The Nation were shown in the locker room as The Rock was talking to Mark Henry about how he needs to go out there and show Vader what it's like when you mess with the "Great One". "Sexual Chocolate" seemed confident, as Rock then confronted Rikishi Phatu, openly revealing him as his cousin and telling him that he needs to shut Val Venis' mouth and legs up, and the "Brahma Bull" himself would be there to help him. He then told D-Lo Brown that he needs to get the better of Ken Shamrock, and tonight he may have that opportunity, when Shamrock faces Kane. The Nation left, Mark Henry facing Vader next! -- Commercial Break --We see the Oddities in the backstage area as the Jackyl was talking about how tonight could have gone down better. Suddenly the DOA appeared with steel chairs, attacking Darren Drozdov and Prince Albert in the spines with them! Edge got into a fight with Gangrel as Skull and 8-Ball then slammed Gangrel in both sides of the ribs with the steel chairs, the Jackyl fleeing! The Disciples of the Apocalypse yelled that they wanted a six-man tag match this Sunday at Fully Loaded, and they expected the Oddities to show up! 2) Mark Henry (w/Kama Mustafa) vs Vader |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Vader was on a destructive path, once again calling out D-Generation X but to no answer. Mark Henry showed himself to be credible against the big and badass Vader. Vader and "Sexual Chocolate" traded clubbing blows, Vader finally body slamming Mark Henry to the shock of everybody! Vader dropped an elbow as well, Vader not letting "Sexual Chocolate" have much offence at all! "The Godfather" noticed this and tried to get himself involved but Vader just clotheslined him down! Vader then attempted to powerbomb Mark just for Henry to backdrop him! They call him the "World's Strongest Man" for a reason, and Mark Henry went for the big splash just for Vader to get his knees up! Vader got back up and gave Henry the Vader Bomb for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Vader @ 4:27 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader celebrated his win as Kama Mustafa climbed into the ring, Vader scaring him off by bouncing off the ropes! Vader clotheslined Mark Henry over the top rope and took a microphone, calling out X-Pac for a fight right here right now! He's out for Chyna as well, telling X-Pac to bring whomever he liked. There was no answer, and so Vader climbed out of the ring, revealing that he was going to hunt X-Pac down! In the backstage corridor we see Al Snow talking to Head about how he really hopes that he gets a title shot soon, because he's going crazy just thinking about having WWF title gold! Jeff Jarrett then appeared with Jim Cornette and the Mid-South Connection, the NWA North American Heavyweight Champion smirking at Al and saying not to count on it, but he will offer Al a sympathy shot at the NWA title gold, but not to count on winning because he truly was the best. -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW is WAR as the theme of Jeff Jarrett hit, the South making their way to the ring, "Double J" taking a microphone and talking about how he couldn't wait for this, to once again prove himself as the world's greatest wrestler and the world's greatest entertainer by defeating Owen Hart this Sunday to take his WWF European Championship. He says that Owen has a belt, as does Jeff, but comparing the prestige on both titles, the NWA title obviously beats the European title! Jim Cornette began to talk about how the NWA has authorised that the title remain with a WRESTLER. And as far as he sees it, he doesn't consider Owen a wrestler! He is a superstar. Jeff Jarrett, he's no superstar. He's a WRESTLER. He tells us that in truth, Owen needs to step out of the shadow of his brother and give him all he's got. The theme of the "Black Hart" then hit as Owen Hart himself came to the rampway, talking about how he could just about go down there and kick some ass, or get his ass kicked, or he could stay up at the rampway and piss the South off! He tells them that he's been talking to Commissioner Slaughter, and in conclusion, Jarrett and Owen will face this Sunday at Fully Loaded, and both the WWF European Championship and the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship will be on the line. The losing title holder? Their title will be abandoned! The crowd cheered as Owen smiled at Jarrett. 3) The Mid-South Connection (w/Jim Cornette, Jeff Jarrett and Dan Severn) vs The Dudley Boyz (w/Big Dick Dudley) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This just about represented the Dudley Boyz and what they were getting themselves into this Sunday when facing the New Age Outlaws in a tag team tables match. The three Dudley Boyz were outnumbered but remained in there, Buh Buh Ray pounding away at Bart Gunn in the opening moments before Bob Holly got involved, the match becoming a handicap match just about, as Gunn and Holly got involved behind the official's back whilst Jim Cornette and Jeff Jarrett continuously distracted the referee. D-Von finally got the tag and all hell broke loose, D-Von nailing the reverse lifting DDT on Gunn, the Dudley Death Drop connecting on Holly for the three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Dudley Boyz @ 5:21 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as the Dudley Boyz stood victorious, D-Von, Buh Buh Ray and Big Dick motioning that they were coming for the WWF Tag Team Championships this Sunday on pay-per-view! We saw Stone Cold Steve Austin out in the parking lot as the WWF Champion was sitting back in a forklift with a Stevewiser, it was weird to see the "Texas Rattlesnake" there, but after he downed the can of beer, it became obvious as he approached the limousine of one Mr McMahon and tipped it into the wall! Austin smirked as he stepped down and started clubbing the windshield with a baseball bat, then leaving the scene. -- Commercial Break --In the backstage area we see X-Pac remaining distant from Vader, running down a corridor and hiding beside a vending machine. X-Pac then ran into Dustin Runnels, spilling is coffee on himself as Dustin looked ticked off, X-Pac trying to keep moving but Runnels knocked him down! Runnels called him out to a match tonight, telling X-Pac to actually show up unlike his friend, Triple H. 4) Kane (w/Paul Bearer) vs Ken Shamrock |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was an interesting collision of two forces, as Ken Shamrock would have had to be quick on his feet, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" meeting the "Big Red Machine". Shamrock worked with running around in the opening moments but Kane kicked Shamrock's head off and started working over Shamrock, Ken getting in occasional kicks to the back of the legs, and even managing to get in a hurricanrana. Shamrock continued as he applied the Ankle Lock, Kane almost motionless in the hold as he brought Shamrock to ringside! Kane went for the Chokeslam on the floor but Ken slipped out of it and nailed the belly-to-back suplex on Kane on the floor! Paul Bearer then swung for Shamrock with his shoe just to miss, Shamrock picking up the shoe and slamming it into Kane's head! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Kane @ 5:44 by disqualification [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Kane grabbed Ken Shamrock by the throat, the "Big Red Machine" shoving the "World's Most Dangerous Man" backwards into the railings as suddenly The Undertaker ran to ringside, trading blows with Kane and sending him into the stairs! The "Lord of Darkness" went for the Chokeslam on Paul Bearer, seemingly through the announce table but Kane shot a fireball into the face of the "Deadman"! Kane stood tall over the Undertaker in agony, maybe a preview of the Inferno we can expect on Sunday! A vignette aired, promoting the debut of the "Lord of Lords", Steven Regal. -- Commercial Break --We see Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco in the parking lot, looking at the state of Vince McMahon's limousine following the brutal attack from Stone Cold Steve Austin! Mind games for Fully Loaded this Sunday definitely, as suddenly a car horn was heard, the "Texas Rattlesnake" appearing in a monster truck! Austin ran over McMahon's limousine as the Stooges could only watch in horror from a distance! Austin laughed, telling them to move or he'd run their asses over! 5) Rikishi Phatu (w/The Rock) vs Val Venis |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was expected to not be a technical masterpiece, but the "Big Valbowski" actually had Rikishi Phatu sort of converted into a technical wrestler, the way he worked over the big Rikishi in this one. The Rock at ringside definitely heightened the odds and set up for Venis' downfall perhaps. Rock still hot from his loss to Venis last week on RAW is WAR. Phatu overpowered Venis and had the adult film star on his knees in pain as Venis was set up for the Phatu Driver just to slide out and get kicked square in the face! Venis fell out of the ring, it was that intense. Rock stood still from a distance, Venis getting back up and clotheslining Rock down! Rikishi then grabbed Venis by the hair and nailed a big Phatu Driver for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Rikishi Phatu @ 5:17 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Rikishi Phatu celebrated his win as The Rock recovered from the stiff clothesline by Val Venis, getting into the ring as the "Brahma Bull" gave the "Big Valbowski" the People's Elbow! Rock took the microphone and asked if this horny jabroni wanted a push, or a shove, and either way he'd get a massive one of both this Sunday when the "Great One" went up toe to toe with the "Big Valbowski". The Nation left, successful tonight. A recorded message from Shawn Michaels aired, the "Heartbreak Kid" in the office of Commissioner Slaughter, Shawn talking about how he was sick and tired of wanting to talk to Triple H man to man, just for Hunter to avoid him. He apologises to Slaughter for no showing all of those times, Slaughter telling Shawn that it's no problem. But Triple H has gotten worse and needs shutting up. He tells Shawn that he can organise it for Fully Loaded this Sunday, and he will suspend Triple H's ass for no-showing the pay-per-view if he isn't there! HBK is satisfied, wishing Slaughter well in his job. -- Commercial Break --6) Dustin Runnels vs X-Pac (w/Chyna) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Dustin Runnels was obviously annoyed about the spilt coffee earlier tonight whilst X-Pac was hiding from Vader, and so he decided to give X-Pac a beating. And with the New Age Outlaws and Triple H not around, it was down to Chyna and X-Pac to represent D-Generation X tonight. Dustin just overpowered and stood tall over X-Pac in the opening moments before Chyna got in a cheap right hand and X-Pac started to take over, going after the foot of Dustin. X-Pac soon attempted the Bronco Buster but Dustin got in a big kick to the gut, then preparing the Curtain Call, deciding to leave X-Pac alone and blatantly kick him in the balls! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: X-Pac @ 4:28 by disqualification [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] X-Pac was down as Dustin Runnels smiled, waving towards the entrance way as the theme of Vader hit! Vader walked out to the rampway, heading for the ring and Vader high-fived Runnels before picking X-Pac up and dropping him with the powerbomb! Vader then blocked one of Chyna's punches and clotheslined her, preparing for the Vader Bomb just for officials to run out and stop Vader! Chyna got up and left the ring, attending to X-Pac as Vader was pleased. An advertisement aired, promoting WWF Sunday Night HeAT this Sunday, only an hour before Fully Loaded: In Your House and scheduled to feature the New Age Outlaws face the Rock 'n' Roll Express, Yoshihiro Tajiri take on TAKA Michinoku and Mr Aguila in a triple threat match for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship, Vader doing battle with Dan Severn plus a lot more! Only on USA Network from 6PM. Sunny and Sable were shown standing by Michael Cole as Cole asked the two women about their thoughts going into what should be an exceptional tag team match this Sunday at Fully Loaded against Jacqueline and Luna Vachon. Sable says that she is sick and tired of Jacqueline and Luna's antics, she's had enough of it this year already. Sunny tells Cole that she came back to the WWF because she's bored of Jacqueline act like the new Sunny. It's obvious they're the hotter women in the World Wrestling Federation, and they were bound to prove it in the swimsuit tag match this Sunday! Mr McMahon was shown in the parking lot on his knees looking at the pancaked ruins of his limousine, and he's scheduled to sign the contract for Sunday at Fully Loaded next! -- Commercial Break --The glass shattered, and the arena erupted for the destroyer of the limousine, Stone Cold Steve Austin! He came out with the WWF Championship as the ring was filled with Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson and Commissioner Slaughter, Austin shaking Slaughter's hand and then talking about how he's had a little fun tonight, and everybody in the world is aware of it, and Vince McMahon is probably not going to come out right now because everything he brought with him is pancaked underneath his almighty monster truck! Austin tells us that Vince will probably say that there's a truck on his limousine, he'd like to call it crap on his tires! We suddenly heard Vince yell as he made his way down the rampway, irate as Vince yelled at Austin, telling him face to face what he'll do to him after that tonight. The World Wrestling Federation Champion is not meant to vandalize! Hulk Hogan never vandalized! Mr Bob Backlund, Randy Savage, Mike Tyson. None of those ever vandalized and destroyed something not of their property, but Austin crossed the line definitely! And he's said that many times! If he could, he'd have Austin arrested tonight and he'd go down for a long, long time! But no, he's not chickening out of Sunday. In fact, he wants to add to the contract that it will now be Stone Cold Steve Austin against Vince McMahon in a No Disqualification match, July 26th 1998 for the WWF Championship! Austin tells him that's fine by him. Vince talks about how Commissioner Slaughter is lucky to still be in employment after making all of these off-the-wall decisions. He signs the contract and tells Steve that he's going to punish him, and then once he's WWF Champion, all will be well because Stone Cold will be fired, fined and in prison for a long time never to be seen again! Austin is handed it and Austin gives Vince the Stunner, Austin then signing the contract! Patterson and Brisco aided Vince as Slaughter smiled, Steve Austin standing tall as RAW is WAR came to a close. [/center][/font]
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Post by Rated R on Jul 14, 2011 14:37:11 GMT -5
RAW: - Nice opening segment with Taker, I could feel the focus that he's got in the write up. I always preferred it when Taker was working the microphone instead of playing the silent phenom. The cheap ending to the handicap match keeps both sides looking strong and I love Taker standing tall over Kane. - Six man tag between The Disciples of Apocalypse and The Oddities was obvious, should be good though. - Vader/ Henry would be one slow ass match and the idea that Vader could actually manage to Vader Bomb Henry is a little bit hard to believe. Still, Vader going over was the smart move. - I totally called the unification match at Fully Loaded, and I fully expect Owen to go over. - The Dudley Boyz going over ahead of their tag title match was the obvious choice, I'm still mixed on who's going over in the tag title match. I'd love to see the Dudleyz with the straps but I find it hard to see the WWF giving two ECW guys the belts at this time. - Not a fan of another cheap finish, I really think Kane should have gone over in this one, it would have built him up a bit more and Shamrock could have coped with the loss. Still I guess you gave Kane a bit of a rub with the fireball on Taker. - While I get that you are putting Rikishi over as a bit of a monster it really didn't make much sense to have Venis lose ahead of his match with The Rock. I didn't see Venis as having much chance of victory at Fully Loaded anyway but now it's just an obvious foregone conclusion. - Another DQ finish, really? I think having fifty percent of your finishes end in a DQ is overkill, especially when it didn't make sense for Runnels to get himself DQ'd just so Vader could run in. - Good ending segment with Austin and Vince. Adding the no DQ stipulation was a smart move for the two to actually have an entertaining match. - A good show in parts but there were some booking things that I just didn't like, especially so many cheap finishes. Still, decent build for Fully Loaded, should be a great pay per view.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 14, 2011 17:02:56 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 23rd July 1998[/size]
-- You can see my review of RAW is WAR and Sunday Night HeAT here.
-- WWF RAW beat WCW Nitro with a 5.0 to 4.4 rating. An interesting revelation for the WWF.
-- Steven Regal is scheduled to debut next week on RAW is WAR. It is not known what capacity he will be used in, but one would suspect he'd be pushed similarly to the Vince McMahon personality, being of high class society in gimmick.
-- In other news, Davey Boy Smith and John Tenta have both been officially signed by the World Wrestling Federation. Apparently the company is also interested in Starla Saxton and looking for other women wrestlers as well as light heavyweights.
-- It is apparent that the WWF's creative team will be undergoing a total rehaul after Fully Loaded; Vince McMahon wants to reorganise the company from a creative perspective and give plans for the entire WWF roster. In which case, releases may be on the way.
-- The WWF has Fully Loaded: In Your House on 07/26/98, the current line-up is: - Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon in a No-Disqualification match for the WWF Championship - The Undertaker vs Kane in an Inferno match - Shawn Michaels & Triple H confrontation - D-Lo Brown vs Ken Shamrock for the WWF Intercontinental Championship - The New Age Outlaws vs The Dudley Boyz for the WWF Tag Team Championships in a Tables match - Owen Hart vs Jeff Jarrett in a Unification match for the WWF European & NWA North American Heavyweight Championships - The Rock vs Val Venis - Sunny & Sable vs Jacqueline & Luna Vachon in a Swimsuit match - Edge & The Disciples of the Apocalypse vs The Oddities
-- In results from RAW is WAR on 07/20/98: - The Oddities def. The Undertaker by DQ - Vader def. Mark Henry - The Dudley Boyz def. The Mid-South Connection - Kane def. Ken Shamrock by DQ - Rikishi Phatu def. Val Venis - X-Pac def. Dustin Runnels by DQ
-- In results from Monday Nitro on 07/20/98: - Stevie Ray def. Johnny Boone - Steve McMichael def. Sick Boy - Yuji Nagata def. Saturn - Scott Hall & The Giant def. Sting & Kevin Nash to win the WCW World Tag Team titles - The Great Muta & Masahiro Chono def. Disco Inferno & Alex Wright - Ultimo Dragon def. Tokyo Magnum - Scott Norton def. Jim Powers - Konnan def. Eddie Guerrero by DQ - Curt Hennig def. Lex Luger - Bret Hart def. Diamond Dallas Page to win the WCW US Heavyweight title [/font][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 15, 2011 20:54:47 GMT -5
| WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Saturday 25th July 1998 |
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Binghampton, New York - Arena [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] Too Much def. The Headbangers after the Tennessee Jam from Christopher on Mosh.[/td][td] 5:04[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] Abismo Negro def. Devon Storm after the Frog Splash.[/td][td] 2:45[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] Jacqueline def. Starla Saxton after the tornado DDT.[/td][td] 1:51[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] D-Lo Brown def. TAKA Michinoku after the Frog Splash.[/td][td] 6:00[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 17, 2011 13:27:57 GMT -5
| WWF Sunday Night HeAT: Sunday 26th July 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Fresno, California - SaveMart Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] An advertisement for Fully Loaded: In Your House is the first thing we see, as we cut to the opening video package for Sunday Night HeAT, live tonight from the SaveMart Arena here in Fresno, California! Dok Hendrix, Michael Cole and Shane McMahon introduce us to the show as they promote the pay-per-view event scheduled to start in sixty minutes time!
1) Non-Title Match: The New Age Outlaws vs The Rock 'n' Roll Express |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The exceptional opening contest on what could be a painful night ahead for the WWF Tag Team Champions, Billy Gunn and Jesse James scheduled to face the Dudley Boyz for the titles in a Tables match later on at Fully Loaded. But first they took on the NWA veterans, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson divided as Road Dogg was strong and went after the shoulder of Gibson. The Express got in some offence as Gunn was in danger of being given a moonsault by Morton as he came in for the hot tag, but Dogg shot it dead, James nailing the Pumphandle slam on Morton for the three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The New Age Outlaws @ 3:34 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as the New Age Outlaws celebrated their win, but the night was far from over for the WWF Tag Team Champions, Billy Gunn and Jesse James still having to endure a tables match with ECW's Dudley Boyz at Fully Loaded! An advertisement aired, promoting WWF Fully Loaded: In Your House, live on pay-per-view in fifty minutes! -- Commercial Break --Triple H was shown getting coffee whilst on crutches, proving to everybody at home that the leader of D-Generation X was actually in the arena! And he seemed ready to talk it out with Shawn Michaels after a four week stall. A video package aired, reviewing the history that's gone on between Triple H and Shawn Michaels, and how tonight the two former friends and founders of D-Generation X will talk it out, no DX, no corporates, just HBK and Hunter tonight! The Undertaker was shown pulling up to the arena on a motorcycle, and he has seemingly recovered from his burns to the face caused by Kane and his fireball last week on RAW. Kevin Kelly is in the backstage area with Val Venis, as the "Big Valbowski" has a massive opportunity tonight when he goes up against the Rock. Venis talks about how he fought The Rock in the semi-final round of the King of the Ring tournament, and frankly if it wasn't for any of the Nation being at ringside, he'd have had it won. Venis talks about how CA is full of women, and he loves the women. He's going to beat the "People's Champ", and then get the "People's desserts"! -- Commercial Break --The history between Jacqueline and Sable was shown, also involving Marc Mero and soon expanded to include Luna Vachon and Sunny, as tonight we will see a swimsuit tag team match take place! Jacqueline and Luna Vachon were interviewed as they were asked by Kevin Kelly where Marc Mero was lately. Jacqueline says that she doesn't know, nor does she care, she's focused on Sable and Sunny tonight. The two wore gowns over their swimsuits as Luna talked about how they were about to humiliate them, then showing a replay from Shotgun Saturday Night last night, where Jackie beat Starla Saxton. Tonight, they'd be successful. 2) WWF Light Heavyweight Championship: Yoshihiro Tajiri (w/Yamaguchi and Shoichi Funaki) (c) vs Mr Aguila vs TAKA Michinoku |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] An exciting triple threat match was in the atmosphere as Yoshihiro Tajiri has been a fighting champion ever since winning the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship two months ago from Scorpio. Mr Aguila and TAKA Michinoku have been both allies and then enemies as they were both fighting for the same prize in this contest. Shoichi Funaki and Yamaguchi tried to get as involved as possible, Yamaguchi attempting a hilarious attempt at a karate kick on Michinoku, TAKA giving him a dropkick in return. Aguila ended up on top of Tajiri, nailing the corkscrew moonsault, but Funaki dove on top of Tajiri and took the blow, Aguila then being given the Buzzsaw Kick for the desperation win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Yoshihiro Tajiri @ 5:30 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Yoshihiro Tajiri celebrated his win by quickly rolling out of the ring into the arms of Shoichi Funaki. Kai En Tai started to leave before the theme of Scorpio hit, Scorpio making his first appearance since May, as well as Abismo Negro appearing! Kai En Tai were surrounded by foes. -- Commercial Break --A video package aired, promoting the rivalry between the Brothers of Destruction, and how Kane and The Undertaker evolved to become involved in a literally heated feud, and how tonight with thanks from Paul Bearer, will compete in an Inferno match for their lives! Owen Hart was with Kevin Kelly as Kelly asked the WWF European Champion for his thoughts before getting in the ring with Jeff Jarrett. The "Black Hart" notes about how the prestige of the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship will be heightened, and no interference can possibly take place in tonight's unification match! He says he can't wait to see "Double J" REALLY get it on. In the backstage area we see Rikishi Phatu trading blows with Ken Shamrock, a pre-match attack from the Nation!? Shamrock headbutted him away before D-Lo Brown rear-ended him with the WWF Intercontinental Championship! Brown and Phatu left happy as Shamrock had been left unconscious before Brown and Shamrock's match tonight! A vignette aired, promoting the debut of the "Lord of Lords" Steven Regal. -- Commercial Break --A video package aired, recapping the entire history of the Austin vs McMahon rivalry. Tonight, the two finally face off in a No-Disqualification match for the World Wrestling Federation Championship! 3) Vader vs Dan Severn (w/Jim Cornette) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Vader was definitely recharged for this one, a big battle of the brutes to finish off Sunday Night HeAT, just ten minutes away from Fully Loaded: In Your House officially going on pay-per-view. Vader got in plenty of harsh lefts and rights, clubbing and clubbing away at the "Beast" but Severn fired back, nailing an impressive T-bone suplex. Vader soon attempted a powerbomb but Vader's old nemesis/manager Jim Cornette got on the apron presenting a distraction. Vader brought him in and prepared the powerbomb just for Severn to strike, attempting the Beast Choker but Vader landed on the ropes. Vader got back up and powerbombed Severn when X-Pac hit the ring, running right past Vader and distracting him! X-Pac went in one side and came out of the other, Severn applying the Beast Choker for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Dan Severn @ 5:40 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Dan Severn celebrated his win as the crowd booed, the "Beast" celebrating with Jim Cornette of the South as X-Pac seemed happy from the aisleway! Sunday Night HeAT went off the air.[/font][/center]
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Post by Rated R on Jul 17, 2011 14:47:18 GMT -5
Heat: - Okay, first off decent tag team match but I don't really like the NAO competing on Heat when they're scheduled for Fully Loaded since I believe Heat was live most weeks at this time. Plus I really think you should have included some kind of promo for them to build up the tables match. - I don't know why, but I liked the thought of Taker turning up on the motorcycle. The Inferno match should be epic. - Superb triple threat match, the Light Heavyweight division is one of your diary's highlights and this was the perfect match for Heat. Good win for Tajiri and loved the appearance of Kai En Tai's numerous enemies. - Nation taking out Ken Shamrock is typical heel stable methods. I'm hoping Shamrock takes the win tonight regardless, guy could be a big star if he sticks with the WWF. - Big main event here. I love how you've been using Severn, even though all I can see when I think off him is that ridiculous mustache. X-Pac making the distraction makes sense, I'm really liking the build up to Vader/ Pac. - Good show which achieved what it was meant to in building up towards Fully Loaded. I'm looking forward to the pay per view, it's looking pretty stacked.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 17, 2011 19:01:26 GMT -5
| WWF Fully Loaded: In Your House - Sunday 26th July 1998 |
[/color][/b][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Fresno, California - SaveMart Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] The opening video package aired, showcasing how this event was all apart of jeopardy, the risk of losing your respect among employees by taking on a rival and winning the WWF Championship (Vince McMahon), sacrificing your body for the goal of harming anothers (the Inferno match), the idea of risking the unification of a prestigious title to rid of another WWF title belt (NWA North American Heavyweight Championship) as well as merely putting your dignity on the line and meeting a former friend for a discussion (Triple H). The opening graphic aired, introducing us to Fully Loaded: In Your House as pyrotechnics went off, Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler introducing us to the show! 1) NWA North American Heavyweight Championship vs WWF European Championship: Unification Match Jeff Jarrett vs Owen Hart |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The South were banned from ringside, including Jim Cornette which had Cornette angry at the beginning of this match, as the South had attempted to follow "Double J" to ringside. Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett had a score to settle, and a night of opportunities and jeopardies were ahead of us, kicking off with the abandonment of either the WWF European Championship or the ever-prestigious NWA North American Heavyweight Championship belt. The "Black Hart" had Double J outwrestled in the opening moments, almost scoring two rollup three-counts just for Jarrett to slip out, the match continuing. Jarrett got in some clubbing shots on Owen, working away at the neck as Jarrett had a chin lock heavily applied on the "Black Hart", Jarrett working away at the head as well with some digging elbows to the forehead and making sure the hold was tight enough and hard to escape. Owen soon reered back up as he ran himself off the ropes and dropkicked Jarrett through the ropes down to the arena floor, Owen with a suicide plancha over the top rope. Owen had the fans in the palm of their hands as he had to watch himself, the rule remaining that if one man went over the top rope, they'd be disqualified. Hart, the man who was runner up in the tournament to crown the first WWF European Champion had a lot to compete for, the match with Davey Boy in Germany last year being one of the more memorable matches in 1997. Jarrett soon fired back, going after the leg of Owen and refusing to give the "Black Hart" any recovery time, Jarrett eager to get the job done as he applied the Figure-Four Leglock, Owen riving in agony on the canvas but somehow managing to flip it over so Jarrett was in agony, Owen then attempting to get up and turn it into the Sharpshooter but Jarrett got to the ropes! Owen stomped at the worked over knee of Jarrett and went for the Sharpshooter again, Jarrett kicking Owen away and then going for a clothesline, Owen ducking but his leg blew out! Hart was down in a bad way as Jarrett grabbed him in a sleeper hold, then motioning for the Stroke but Owen rolled through, the victory roll managing to swipe the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF European Champion: Owen Hart @ 9:36 [***] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Owen Hart celebrated his win to loud cheers, Jeff Jarrett remaining on the canvas in disbelief! The "Black Hart"s hand was raised high as the official gave him the WWF European Championship, the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship now over with! Owen began to leave as "Double J" remained laid in shock horror, Jarrett's four month title reign now at a close! Jarrett stood up and started shoving the official, Jim Cornette headed for ringside as he yelled for Jarrett to calm down, "Double J" soon applying the Figure-Four Leglock on the referee! Cornette tried to drag Jarrett off, "Double J" unbelievably angry over this entire altercation. We cut to the backstage area as Mr McMahon was shown arriving at the Fresno Arena with a bag, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco following as McMahon pronounced tonight the night that Vincent Kennedy McMahon claims the WWF Championship and puts to rest the "Texas Rattlesnake"! A replay from last Monday night on RAW is WAR aired, as J.R. and the King discussed the recent occurrences with the Oddities and how the Jackyl and Gangrel have transformed Darren Drozdov and Prince Albert to becoming oddities, and the brawl with Edge and Droz's former allies, the DOA were shown, setting up tonight's six-man tag match. The Disciples of the Apocalypse were shown standing with Edge, as Skull and 8-Ball were asked by Kevin Kelly for their opinions on Darren Drozdov. They spoke about how they don't believe in what has happened to Droz, and they shouldn't care anymore! They are true DOA, not like Drozdov and he'd pay, Albert would pay and more importantly, the Jackyl will pay tonight! Edge talked about how he was targeted as the new member of the Oddities, but he has news for Jackyl; to take his ball and shove it! 2) Six-Man Tag Team Match The Oddities (w/The Jackyl) vs Edge and the Disciples of the Apocalypse |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was in no way expected to be a technical masterpiece between these six bulls, and that it wasn't. It was a barfight, straight up in your face as Gangrel and Edge traded blows in the early goings, Edge perhaps the most mat-based wrestler in this match, using some heavy lefts and rights. Gangrel was taken down by Edge repeatedly as he set up for a Downward Spiral early on just for Gangrel to reach for big Prince Albert. And that's when Skull came in to even things up, a fistfight beginning as Skull tossed the greenhorn into the ropes and firing him with a big boot, but the master of piercings absorbed the blow, taking the DOA member down and suddenly 8-Ball entered the battle, the match started to become increasingly physical. Edge came in and gave Darren Drozdov a spear, then nailing a double suplex on Albert with Skull, all six men in the ring! The Jackyl got a closer look, standing on the apron and yelling instructions to his Oddities just as the DOA nailed a double big boot on Droz! Gangrel nailed a big Impaler DDT on Edge and went to cover but 8-Ball picked Gangrel up and gave him a death valley driver, Albert nailed the chokebomb on 8-Ball! He covered for the sly three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Oddities @ 7:39 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Prince Albert celebrated as he then gave Skull a backbreaker, Gangrel and Darren Drozdov joining the Jackyl and Albert at ringside, the Oddities successful as Edge and the Disciples of the Apocalypse remained laid out! We cut to the backstage area as The Rock was shown accompanied by the Nation, the "Great One" asked by Dok Hendrix about his thoughts going into tonight's match with Val Venis. Rock talking about how the "Big Valbowski" may become famous out of his name, the Rock planning to take Val down to China Town, score some Asian pootang and then drive Venis straight back down to the bottom of the card! Rock talks about how he's the one that people will start chanting for, not Val's, and as we saw on RAW is WAR this past Monday, Val can not get the job done against the "Brahma Bull". 3) Grudge Match The Rock vs Val Venis |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Bound to be a competitive match as this was quite the opportunity for the "Big Valbowski" in what was a rematch from last month at the King of the Ring pay-per-view event, Val and Rock having met in the semi-final round of the 1998 tournament, the tournament that Rock would go on to win, Rock defeating Venis last month with assistance from Kama Mustafa. For that reason, the Nation were banned from ringside as Val attempted to go for gold and caught Rock off-guard with several mat-based moves. He proved that Rock had underestimated him, the "Big Valbowski" being quick on his feet and a lot more agile than Rock. Rock meanwhile showed his slyness, low blowing Val when he had the opportunity and going right after the spine of the adult filmstar. Venis was stuck in precarious positions as Rock had a camel clutch applied, then switching in for the backbreaker, Rock continuing to the crowd's displeasure. Rock seemed quite confident and decided to kick Venis in the spine insultingly whilst Val suffered and could have easily been covered. This almost backfired however as Venis cradled Rock up for a near fall, Venis then nailing a DDT on Rock, preparing for the Money Shot, but at the last second Rock sprung up to his feet, Val getting nothing but canvas! Rock got booed as he set up the People's Elbow for the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: The Rock @ 8:15 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as The Rock celebrated his win, Val Venis remaining down, the "Great One" successful in taking out Val, despite putting up a great effort. The theme of Al Snow then hit, as Snow made his way out to the ring, the crowd surprised to see the bizarre superstar out here with Head. Al then got into the ring and signalled up Val, slamming into him skull first with Head! The crowd booed with confusion as Al shook Head up and down before leaving. Al had just given Val Venis Head. Vince McMahon, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco were shown walking down a corridor surrounded by fellow WWF superstars, including Vader, the Nation, and the Headbangers. McMahon entered the locker room also containing X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws with Chyna, the WWF Tag Team Champions, Chyna and X-Pac giving McMahon stares as they passed by, McMahon telling Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson that he was to become a WWF Champion, and so it would be rightful to dress and prepare with his talent in the standard dressing room. Patterson and Brisco didn't seem too sure. A replay from King of the Ring last month aired, as it was the Dudley Boyz taking on the New Age Outlaws for the WWF Tag Team Championships. A hard-fought display, but the Outlaws left and got themselves counted out, retaining the titles in the progress. A series of table shots from ECW was then shown involving the Dudleys, as the extreme trio had challenged the D-Generation X members to a tables match for the titles. 4) WWF Tag Team Championships - Tables Match The New Age Outlaws (c) (w/Chyna) vs The Dudley Boyz (w/Big Dick Dudley) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was bound to be a trainwreck and it started to seem that way as the Duldey Boyz met the New Age Outlaws in the center of the ring, all four participants trading blows without any order. The Dudleys brought a table with them as Big Dick Dudley was at ringside to even up against the "Ninth Wonder of the World" Chyna. Billy Gunn brought the fight to D-Von Dudley as Buh Buh Ray Dudley used some heavy lefts and rights to take down Road Dogg Jesse James. Gunn and D-Von fought to ringside as Chyna tried to get in a few shots, clotheslining D-Von in one! Chyna took advantage of the no disqualification rule, but Big Dick clubbed her in the back of the head, no regards from the ECW manager for the valet of D-Generation X! Both members of a team had to be put through a table to win the match, but the Dudleys had the upper hand as Big Dick set up the table the Dudleys brought out at ringside, Buh Buh giving Road Dogg the powerbomb over the top rope through the table! The Dudleys had eliminated Jesse James as Billy Gunn had to fend for himself, the last remaining member of DX! Chyna suddenly got involved as she low blowed D-Von, Gunn taking advantage and he tossed D-Von into the steel steps! Gunn then gave D-Von the Fame Asser onto the floor, preparing a table at ringside. Buh Buh then came out, giving Gunn some heavy chops and setting the table up against the announce table. He signalled for the powerbomb on Billy but Gunn slipped out, the Dudleys giving Gunn the flapjack onto the front of the table, the table not breaking. Gunn was dazed as Chyna slammed a steel chair into the head of Buh Buh! D-Von tried to clothesline Gunn through the table but he dodged it, D-Von falling over the Spanish announce table! Billy picked up the table and rested it against the barricade, D-Von being knocked silly by Gunn with a right hand, D-Von resting on the table, and Gunn came off the apron, putting D-Von through the table with a flying clothesline! It came down to Buh Buh Ray and Billy, as Big Dick got involved, giving Billy some lefts and rights, Chyna then attacking Dick and the ECW manager went right after Chyna! He gave Chyna the overhead gutwrench backbreaker (the 'Dick Driver') before kissing Chyna, Billy then axe handling Buh Buh Ray and preparing the Fame Asser in the ring just for Buh Buh to overpower him and give Gunn the full nelson driver, Buh Buh signalling for a table! Big Dick got a table in the ring, setting it up and Buh Buh went for the Cutter just for Gunn to shove him away! X-Pac darted to the ring, spinkicking Buh Buh in the face, X-Pac then setting up the table and X-Pac and Gunn double suplexed Buh Buh through the table! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners and STILL WWF Tag Team Champions: The New Age Outlaws @ 11:20 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Billy Gunn and X-Pac stood in the ring to loud boos, the New Age Outlaws having successfully defeated the Dudley Boyz once and for all tonight! Road Dogg Jesse James joined them, Chyna also standing up, the four D-Generation X members standing tall over the three Dudley Boyz. Suddenly, the theme of Vader hit to loud cheers from this Fresno crowd, and Vader came to the ring, clearing house of the Outlaws and giving Chyna a clothesline! Vader headbutted X-Pac down to the canvas and then called for the bell, an impromptu match beginning!? 5) Impromptu Handicap Match X-Pac and Chyna vs Vader |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was definitely brewing for the past several weeks but never advertised for pay-per-view, in fact this was only the second match Chyna has ever participated in. X-Pac and Chyna represented D-Generation X in this outing, Vader irate on getting his hands on them after the attack from DX four weeks ago on RAW is WAR, as well as mind games being played by DX on Vader and friends in recent weeks. Vader finally got his hands on X-Pac last Monday, but the battle was officially on here, X-Pac firing some cheap quick shots at the mastodon just for Chyna to get the tag and she actually used some heavy lefts and rights, but when attempting to lift Vader up, 400 pounds of Vader came crashing down on Chyna, Vader then catching X-Pac's running legdrop attempt by grabbing him on his shoulders and powerbombing him! Vader then went up top and nailed the Vader Bomb for the three! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Vader @ 5:55 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader celebrated his win to loud cheers, X-Pac and Chyna remaining unconscious on the canvas as the mastodon had finally gotten rid of D-Generation X's cries for attention. We cut to the backstage area as Mr McMahon was shown seated with the South, McMahon discussing about how he should take down Stone Cold Steve Austin tonight. Jim Cornette admitted that this was risky and vain of McMahon to do, but it was for the right reasons and he respects McMahon, he does not Stone Cold. Jeff Jarrett mentions that he's all reered up and ready to go, the fact he lost to Owen pisses him off now, Jarrett offering his assistance in tonight's match. Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco appeared carrying tazers, as they told McMahon that they were ready to take Austin out at first opportunity if he harms the Chairman too much tonight. Vince tells them to relax, saying he doesn't need them at ringside with him. 6) WWF Intercontinental Championship D-Lo Brown (c) vs Ken Shamrock |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a rematch from RAW is WAR last month, as the "World's Most Dangerous Man" had to be angry and ready to take down the WWF Intercontinental Champion, in hope of defeating the Nation member to regain the IC title that it took three weeks of title defences with a broken hand to lose. D-Lo worked over the ankle of Shamrock in an idea of irony, Shamrock just ripping into Brown, nailing a massive headbutt to the chest at one point, then thrusting the shoulder into the chest of D-Lo. Brown fired back though, managing to take Shamrock down with the Sky High, covering for a near fall! Shamrock was pounded on as D-Lo wanted to get Shamrock down quite quickly, Brown applying a cobra clutch submission, Shamrock managing to fight him off and he nailed a big belly-to-back suplex on D-Lo! Shamrock covered for a near fall as he looked on in despair, soon applying the Ankle Lock on D-Lo! Brown screeched in agony but he managed to roll out of it, Shamrock running at Brown to get a knee right to the ribs of Shamrock. He nailed a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, then going up and revealing it was time to go for the Lo Down. D-Lo was on the top rope and he dove off, Shamrock with the knees up going straight into the heart of Brown! Shamrock soon applied the Ankle Lock again, D-Lo screaming in the hold, as the Intercontinental Champion grabbed the shirt of the referee, then headbutting the official! Brown tapped but the referee was unconscious, The Godfather then getting into the ring and kicking Shamrock in the back of the head! Godfather nailed the Pimp Drop on Shamrock, placing Brown over Ken for the three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Intercontinental Champion: D-Lo Brown @ 11:43 [***] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] D-Lo Brown celebrated his win, but was visibly holding his chest as The Godfather held him up, the WWF Intercontinental Championship coming back home with the Nation once again! Ken Shamrock remained down, but he was bound to be angry when he realized what had just occurred. We return to the a dark red area as Kane was shown standing with Paul Bearer, the "Big Red Machine" breathing heavily as Bearer talked about how it was almost the promised time for Kane, for his brother to become a crisp in the almighty flames of inferno. Bearer said that tonight the Undertaker would finally have karma on his back, and karma would eat away as would the flames to his rotting skin, and tonight it all occurs; people will see that nobody messes with Kane! Kane set off flames in the background, the Inferno match soon coming up. The theme of Shawn Michaels hit as the crowd cheered, the time was now for the "Heartbreak Kid" and the leader of D-Generation X to meet up in the ring, the "Showstopper" making his way out to the SellMart Arena and posing with the fans, these fans loving it. HBK posed in the ring as he talked about how it's been four weeks too long, and it was now time to talk things out with Triple H. He calls Hunter out, saying that he's a cowardly son of a bitch, and how they could have settled it much easier had he came to speak to him weeks earlier. The theme of D-Generation X cut him off as the crowd erupted, a mixed reaction for Triple H as he came down the aisleway on crutches, Triple H hobbling into the ring and Shawn immediately questioned Hunter's heart. Hunter said that he lost his smile. He then asked Shawn if that sounded familiar. He talks about how he feels like Shawn used him as backup for all of those years, got him out of trouble on the road, out of bar fights, out of car accidents, out of trouble with the others in the locker room. Why does Michaels have to be some locker room leader; while Triple H was winning the WWF Intercontinental Championship, Shawn Michaels was either no showing house shows, unable to compete due to 'smile loss', or as he likes to call it, a false knee injury, or winning the WWF Championship and holding Hunter down: his best friend! He was there for him through the Screwjob, through the backstage politics, he brought Hunter up under his wing...what a mistake! He says that then they made D-Generation X and he had the potential of becoming a breakout star. It took Shawn a back injury for him to finally break the glass ceiling. HBK denies that he ever held Hunter down, Triple H then asking Shawn about the times he downed dozens of painkillers with his alcohol by the nightly! The crowd booed as Shawn looked upset, telling Hunter that he never expected his best friend to drop down to that level. Not ever. He says that he doesn't do that any more. Hunter laughs, calling Shawn pathetic. Triple H asks Shawn if he feels angry, inviting HBK to hit him, to kick his teeth down his throat! He yells for HBK as he goes to hit him with Sweet Chin Music, instead turning his head and thanking God that Hunter's on crutches. Triple H then laughed, slamming his crutch over Shawn's bad back! Hunter asked Shawn if he remembered losing his smile, because he's just decided to 'lose his smile' for the past month! Hunter nailed Shawn with the Pedigree before the leader of DX left, ultimate manipulation tonight at Fully Loaded by the former best friend of Shawn Michaels! A vignette aired, promoting the debut of the "Lord of Lords", Steven Regal. A video package aired, promoting the lead up to this intense Inferno match, in which tonight two Brothers of Destruction may sacrifice their lives in the ring, surrounded by fire. The Undertaker set his parents' house on fire at a young age, accidentally scarring his brother Kane for life with many third degree burns. Kane returned and debuted in the World Wrestling Federation last October and made a quick impact, dominating all and even setting Undertaker on fire whilst inside a casket. Last month, Undertaker set Kane on fire live on television, and Kane returned two weeks ago to get retribution. 7) Inferno Match The Undertaker vs Kane (w/Paul Bearer) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was not expected to be a technical masterpiece, as this one was personal between two men content with making the other brother suffer. A first tonight, as the ring was lit up by fire around the ring, jumping up at every big move connecting by one of these two titans. The only way to win was to set the other on fire, no referee intended, in fact Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler noted that this was unsanctioned by the World Wrestling Federation. Paul Bearer sweated in suspense at ringside as the "Lord of Darkness" traded blows at the beginning of the battle with the "Big Red Machine" Kane, both titans just not giving the other any opportunity for offence. Kane soon overpowered Undertaker, the more agile machine choking him into a corner and then actually powering the "Deadman" around. Kane soon went for a Chokeslam but Undertaker sat right up, the "Phenom" with a Chokeslam of his own! Undertaker then fired right into Kane, going for Old School and he connected, Kane soon getting back into the swing of things, Kane trying to be the more agile brother and going up top, just for Undertaker to crotch him on the top rope, the fire inches beneath Kane's lanky feet! Undertaker climbed up, and nailed a massive superplex, the ring lighting up it seemed! Both men were motionless as 'Taker was second to get up, Kane going up top again just for 'Taker to uppercut Kane to the outside, completely missing the fire! Paul ran over to Kane and tried to speak wisdom to him, Undertaker running up and nailing an actual suicide dive, over the fire, flying right onto Kane and Bearer! Undertaker grabbed Kane by the throat as Kane did 'Taker, both men struggling to place the other one in the fire but Paul Bearer had a 2x4, and he placed it in the face, then set light to the back of the "Deadman"! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Kane @ 10:28 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Kane gave Undertaker a left and a right, Paul Bearer dropping the 2x4, and the "Lord of Darkness"'s attire was on fire! A staff member ran from behind to extinguish the "Deadman", Undertaker being given lefts and rights from Kane, the "Lord of Darkness" wounded! Kane grabbed 'Taker by the throat and gave him a Chokeslam through the Spanish announce table, Kane then setting off the inferno as though they were his pyrotechnics, leaving with Paul Bearer! Mr McMahon was shown with the South still, as he was asked by Dok Hendrix about how he feels he will do in tonight's match with his longtime rival, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Jim Cornette tells Dok that he's ready to win the WWF Championship, as Chairman of the WWF, he's surely qualified to get a title opportunity, and against the "Texas Rattlesnake", it's perfect! McMahon talks about how he's going to make Stone Cold sorry he ever crossed him, he ever Stunned him, and ever made his life, profession and job a living hell. Tonight, there's no chance in hell for Steve Austin. We go to the ring as "Marvelous" Marc Mero was accompanying Luna Vachon and Jacqueline to the ring wearing their dressing gowns over their swimsuits, and Jackie and Luna unveiled to a loud mixed reaction, most fans chanting 'Sable' and 'Sunny', Mero soon taking a microphone and talking about how he's had quite a history with Sable, and tonight he wants to finish it once and for all! He tells us that if Sable and Sunny win tonight, he will officially resign from the World Wrestling Federation! 8) Swimsuit Tag Team Match Jacqueline and Luna Vachon (w/Marc Mero) vs Sunny and Sable |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This had something on the line as well, as many things have been on the line tonight, reputations, titles, even lives. But this match was about the career of Marc Mero, if Sunny and Sable (the new beautiful blondes here in the WWF) won then "Marvelous" Marc Mero would cut off his past two years employed by the company to resign. Jacqueline wore a revealing red singlet-bikini, which almost gave us a big view of her breasts, whereas Luna Vachon was wearing a black bikini. Sunny and Sable meanwhile wore red and black bikinis, Sunny going right at it with Luna, Luna starting to gain offence and Jackie and Luna took it in turns working over Sunny, making quick tags here and there. Sable soon got the tag to a massive ovation, Jacqueline coming in illegally and targeting Sable but Sable grabbed Jackie by the bikini and the camera got a shot of her breasts! The crowd awed as Jackie rolled out of the ring to cover up, Luna running into a Sable Bomb for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Sunny and Sable @ 3:46 [/li][li][/b][/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Sunny and Sable celebrated in the ring as Jacqueline was still trying to cover up at ringside, "Marvelous" Marc Mero looking outraged as Mero climbed into the ring and started yelling at Sable, telling his ex-wife that she ruined him! Sunny came from behind, low-blowing Mero and then pantsing him to his boxers, Sable giving her ex-husband the Sable Bomb knocking him out and out of the World Wrestling Federation! Sable and Sunny left together. A video package aired, promoting the rivalry between Austin and McMahon, Stone Cold Steve Austin, a massive rising star in the past two years, finally winning the WWF Championship whilst in a massive grudge with the increasingly arrogant Chairman, Vince McMahon. The two have feuded up and down and become hit by a mass of media propaganda. Tonight, the two fight once and for all, and one will prevail WWF Champion. 9) WWF Championship - No-Disqualification Match Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs Vince McMahon (w/The South) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was it, a grand battle supposedly, Vince McMahon has wanted to get the WWF Championship from around the waist of the "Texas Rattlesnake" since he won it four months ago at WrestleMania XIV, Austin having taken out every opposition. After weeks of mindgames, if not this past year, Vince finally opted himself to succeed the WWF title. He did not come alone though, wisely enough. He came with Jim Cornette, Jeff Jarrett, the Mid-South Connection and Dan Severn, effectively making the South. Austin took out Bob Holly and Bart Gunn just before the bell, and then slipped the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation over the top rope and into the ring to kick off the match, Vince seemingly reluctant when face to face with Austin. Austin stomped the mudhole in Vince, giving him the Lou Thesz Press and giving him two Stunners, but Austin was having far too much fun with McMahon to even try and pin him. Austin applied the cobra clutch and tossed him to ringside, and that's when Jeff Jarrett got into the ring, slamming a guitar over the skull of Stone Cold! The former NWA North American Heavyweight Champion smirked as McMahon was helped up by "the Beast", as McMahon got in several heavy lefts and rights to the WWF Champion. Austin was on all fours, Vince kicking the ribs of Austin and the two then headed to ringside. McMahon picked Austin up and dropped Stone Cold ribs first onto the announce table and slammed him face first into the steel steps, the "Texas Rattlesnake" now being worked over, when suddenly Dan Severn gave Austin a big T-bone suplex on the floor at ringside! The crowd were in awe as J.R. talked about how this was a no-disqualification match, not a tag team match! Vince assumed the microphone and changed the rules to allow falls count anywhere, McMahon covering but Austin kicked out at two. The referee was reluctant as McMahon applied a sleeper hold, then slamming him head first into the ring post! Jarrett stomped away at Austin several times, the "Texas Rattlesnake" certainly paying the price right here! Austin and McMahon ended up back in the ring as Vince ran Austin off the ropes and Austin nailed the Lou Thesz press! Austin was fatigued as he got up to eat the Beast Choker by the "Beast"! The crowd booed as Austin faded, Vince firing into Austin with several lefts and rights, as did Jarrett! "Double J" then took the leg and applied the Figure-Four Leglock, a combination hold applied right here and now! Cornette had the WWF Championship as Austin was now unconscious, Jarrett and Severn standing around as McMahon relaxed down on Austin for the pinfall, Austin kicking out! Jarrett picked the carcass of Austin up to go for the Stroke when suddenly Dustin Runnels, Owen Hart and the returning Godwinns headed for the ring, Henry O. Godwinn and Phineous I. Godwinn clearing house of the Mid-South Connection, Jarrett ran away by the "Black Hart" (who had defeated him earlier tonight) and Runnels and Severn brawled to the floor! The ring was clear as McMahon went for the Stunner on Austin, but Austin shoved him off and kicked Vince in the gullet! Austin stunned Vince down and hooked the leg, getting the three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin @ 13:10 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Stone Cold Steve Austin got up, fatigued but eventful as the South had been ran right away from the ringside arena by Dustin Runnels, Owen Hart and the Godwinns. The WWF Champion stood tall over the Chairman, Vince McMahon unconscious. Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco came out to attend to Vince when suddenly a camera man slammed the camera over the back of Vince's head as he got up, the camera man revealed to be Mick Foley! The crowd cheered him as we haven't seen Foley since King of the Ring last month, Foley applying the Mandible Claw to Austin! He refused to let go as Fully Loaded went off the air![/center][/font]
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Post by Rule 30 on Jul 18, 2011 14:43:52 GMT -5
WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 6th July 1998Pretty good promo to kick off the show. I hope that Shawn does show up later in the night and we can have the confrontation. Ken Shamrock teaming with Val Venis to face Rikishi Phatu and D-Lo Brown should be interesting. Decent first match, I guess. At least the DQ finish keeps both men over. I expect The Undertaker to beat The Nation tonight. Surprised to see D-Lo Brown get the victory over Ken Shamrock, to be honest. D-Lo versus Shamrock at Fully Loaded, this should be good. No, Triple H leaving? Looks like no confrontation tonight. X-Pac versus Vader would be odd to see. Liked the brawl here, I guess we'll see a six man tag at Fully Loaded? Gangrel and Droz winning was obvious. I guess the bald guy is Albert by the looks of your roster page. Yes, I looked at it and it is fantastically done with all the colors and pictures. I knew The Undertaker would win. Oh, there's Kane. I've been wondering where he has been. Good segment from HBK. I hope don't see Shawn and Triple H in the same ring for a few weeks. It would cool for this to go on like how it is. As expected great main event. No surprise to see Austin retain. Predictable title defense, as normal with Austin, though. Kane is destroying everyone tonight, I love it. Kane versus Austin at Fully Loaded? I guess so. Fully LoadedSo yeah, either word ed up when I saved the rest of the review or just I was being a dumbass and I forgot to save. At least there is Fully Loaded. Jeff Jarrett vs Owen Hart kicking off the show is great. Better for Owen Hart to win and keep the European title around. I really hope this is just the start to his "Don't Piss Me Off" gimmick. Were those the first words Edge spoke in your diary? The Oddities winning is good build for them. I'm not a fan of the D.O.A. Also, I wish you had came up with a more original name for them. The Rock versus Val Venis should be decent at best. Hopefully both men get some gold soon. Obvious win for The Rock, again. Hmm, interested in this Al Snow business. Nice to see The New Age Outlaws retain the WWF Tag Team Championships. Hopefully you start to build the tag team division up a little more. Impromptu Handicap Match is nice. Good win for Vader, I just couldn't see X-Pac being able to beat Vader. Hopefully you also have big plans for Vader. Love having The South out at ringside with Vince McMahon. I expect to see a bunch of run ins. Glad D-Lo Brown was able to retain the title with some help from The Godfather. I guess you are going to go with the Chest Protector gimmick or whatever he had in 1998 now. I'm going to say this right now, that was an AMAZING segment. I could see it playing out in my head perfectly. This Shawn Micheals/D-Generation X feud has been played out PERFECTLY. I love it. I also did not expect Kane to go over The Undertaker. Undertaker would always win their matches. Love it. I really couldn't see Marc Mero doing anything anyway. Loved Mr. McMahon changing the stip of the match in the middle of it. No surprise to see Austin over coming the odds with a little help. Mick Foley? Man, I didn't expect to see that coming. Great show, Dan, I'm really looking forward to Summerslam next month. Should be an interesting five weeks.
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Post by duan on Jul 18, 2011 14:54:00 GMT -5
Fully Loaded '98 Good to see Owen go over and the European Championship survive. I wasn't expecting anything different to be honest. Jarrett irate afterwards is expected. If Vince wins, I riot. Interesting with what you are doing with the Oddities. I see them going over with Edge's help. I was wrong, but they still go over and cleanly which is a refresher! Classic Rock promo. No surprise with the Rock going over, but the Al Snow segment afterward was unnecessary. I bet it was just so you could write Val Venis got head. Classic 98. Vince dressing with the superstars is hilarious. Once again, not surprised to see the Outlaws retain. Of course with help...here comes Vader! Awesome impromptu match man; glad Vader went over! I have a feeling Jarrett will definitely be involved now. Wow, D'Lo retaining makes me happy, even if he had help. Wonder if this will continue; Shamrock seems stale. Wow, seemed like an epic encounter between the former and current leader of DX. Triple H faking injury was good and overall, like where this angle is going. Wow, Kane going over is shocking but I wonder how you play it out since Bearer helped him win! Glad Mero is gone and the faces won. haha Mero is a sucker. CRAZY main event, but I love all the interaction. WHAT A SWERVE! Foley is back; this should be good! Awesome PPV ending and great PPV overall.
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Post by Jord on Jul 18, 2011 18:11:32 GMT -5
Not really surprised to see Owen go over Jarrett and save the European Championship. Glad that the Oddities got the win over the D.O.A since I was never really a fan of the D.O.A, however, I love the addition of Edge to the stable. Maybe he could make me give a damn, haha. The Rock getting the win over Venis was expected, although the post-match stuff with Snow was bizarre. It went from Venis looking good in a match with a star like The Rock to being laid out by Al Snow. Good win for Vader, hopefully you continue to push him. An eventual reign as WWF Champion would be nice. I used to love Ken Shamrock and I feel like it's going to be the Nation versus Ken Shamrock, basically. Looking forward to it if that does indeed happen. Loving the Shawn Michaels/DX feud. You're doing a great job in pulling off it realistically. Kane getting the win was shocking. Sunny and Sable going over was predictable, Marc Mero is no big loss to the roster. Solid main event, Austin goin over was expected. Loved Foley returning afterwards, setting up a possible Foley/Austin at SummerSlam? Sweet.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 19, 2011 19:35:10 GMT -5
Glad to see Owen win. figures that the European Championship would be saved instead of the NWA championship. That six man tag match would have been a completely disaster and didn’t catch my interest whatsoever. Rock over Venis is the obvious call, again. I guess Snow turns heel? I don’t know about that he was a likeable guy back then with that gimmick. Hopefully the Outlaws/Dudleys has come to an end now that the Outlaws have won I believe a few stipulated matches. No need for the Dudley’s in a tag title feud anymore. Vader getting some level of revenge on X-Pac is good to see. Good win for Brown as I see a possible Shamrock/godfather feud happening. I LOVED the HBK/HHH segment, well done on that. YES. Kane actually wins a damn match against the Undertaker. I enjoyed the whole match and aftermath. I think I’m back into the feud. So long Mr. Mero. I like the idea of the South being by McMahon’s side and Austin overcoming the odds to retain the title. YES! FOLEY! Give Foley the title and I will be happy. Although the show was rather predictable, aside from Kane/Taker I guess, it was a good show with plenty of good matches and angle advancement.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 20, 2011 13:40:50 GMT -5
Fully Loaded:
- Owen/ Jarrett was the obvious choice to kick off the show, those two would have put on one hell of a match at this point. Owen was always going over here. Jarrett taking out the referee afterwards was cool. - Decent six man tag match, but I've kind of list interest in this story. The Oddities need an upper card player if I'm going to start taking them seriously. - There was no way Val was going to win here, it was an obvious result. But still, it needed to be done so that The Rock could get the rub. Hopefully you move Rock into a main event program now. Al Snow turning heel doesn't overly interest me, the guy is never going to be more than a glorified jobber. - I get why the NAO went over but I really feel like this was the time to have them drop the belts. You don't have that many interesting face teams right now and the Dudleyz seemed like the best option to take the straps. - Loved the impromptu handicap match. Vader had to go over here but I don't see this being the end of his battle with DX. - I watched an old Shamrock/ D-Lo match the other day so this was cool to see. D-Lo obviously wasn't dropping the strap here but Shamrock looking so strong and the cheap ending means Shamrock keeps his momentum. - Nice segment with Michaels and Triple H, I'm really liking the build up between these two and how your building off a potential match until one of the big pay per views. Triple H getting the better of Michaels was cool to see. - I was really surprised to see Kane winning the inferno match. I was a bit iffy at first on the idea of him winning but it makes sense. Undertaker doesn't really need the win to remain a threat and this really puts Kane over as the main event heel you need him to play. - I couldn't care less about the Diva's match, at least you kept it short. - Great main event, perfect use of The South backing McMahon. The booking was perfect with Austin taking the beating that's to The South but still coming back at the end. I'm not so sure the run in by the faces was needed, I think it would have been more memorable if Austin had used the No DQ rule and taken them all out himself. Austin going over was obviously the right choice. I don't really think you needed Foley to show up now, it just felt anti-climactic and could have been saved until RAW. - A good show overall but a lot of it was pretty predictable.There weren't that many matches that had me wondering who was going over. Still, I'm looking forward to the build to Summerslam.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 20, 2011 13:46:02 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 27th July 1998 |
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We kick off RAW is WAR with a replay of the main event of Fully Loaded: In Your House, last night as Stone Cold Steve Austin fought Vince McMahon in a no-disqualification, soon no-count out also WWF Championship match in the main event. A match plagued by interference from the South, Austin was assaulted in particularly by Jeff Jarrett and Dan Severn before Dustin Runnels and Owen Hart made the save with the returning Godwinns. Austin picked up the win and celebrated until Mick Foley returned to the World Wrestling Federation, assaulting Vince and then Stone Cold. The opening video package to RAW is WAR aired, and pyrotechnics went off, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler introducing us to this live fallout of Fully Loaded!
The crowd booed loudly as the Chairman of the World Wrestling Federation began to make his way to the ring, Vince McMahon not looking happy tonight, in fact with a bandage on his forehead as McMahon was accompanied by Jim Cornette as well as the Stooges, Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. McMahon talked about what happened last night, and how it seems like he went out and got drunk, and just forgot everything that happened. But unfortunately, he was sober all of last night, and conscious until around 11PM Eastern. He was brutalized by Stone Cold Steve Austin, and he admits he allowed Steve to do so in a sanctioned area of match. However, interference from particular individuals such as Owen Hart and Dustin Runnels were not taken kindly. Cornette took the microphone and talked about how he is unsatisfied with the interruptions, and so he has taken it upon himself to suggest to the Chairman that Owen face Dan Severn tonight! The crowd booed as Vince nodded his head, accepting this. Vince spoke about how he was not happy with Mick Foley's attack either, it was appauling and could have cost him his job. But he believes in good spirit, and Foley did something ruthless, a good sign of motivation and determination. This is why tonight, Mr Foley will go one on one with Kane! McMahon then comes to Stone Cold Steve Austin, as he asks Austin if he thinks last night what he did in sanctioned purposes was acceptable. He's still the same foul-mouth son of a bastard he was six days ago, but he took some of his pride away for sure.
At that moment, the glass shattered and Stone Cold Steve Austin came through the curtain, the WWF Champion getting into the ring just for Patterson and Brisco to barricade McMahon from the "Texas Rattlesnake". Austin mentions that he feels like he did a good thing for everybody last night, he's proud he did what he did to McMahon. Austin states that through every little bit of interference came some retribution laid upon Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Austin asks Vince if he seriously thought he could take the title from him, as McMahon laughs and agrees, he says he could have had it too; the South were legalized to be at ringside. Runnels, Hart and the Godwinns were not and will be dealt with! As for Austin, he has something up his sleeve. Suddenly a theme song hit, and it was finally time for the debut of the "Lord of Lords" Steven Regal! Regal wore a robe over maroon trunks as he asked McMahon if this was the culprit. Regal tells Austin that he's seen and heard a lot about his foul language, his ridiculous show of talent in the ring, and his disregard to all! Regal vows to Austin that tonight he will take care of business and make his debut massive and striking, defeating the WWF Champion: challenging Austin to a non-title match! Austin snickers, accepting and calling the "Lord of Lords" a massive Tooth Fairy son of a bitch!
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We return to RAW is WAR as the Godwinns stepped into the ring, both of them no longer clad in the gimmicked overalls of their farmer selves. Henry O. Godwinn took the microphone and talked about how they are no longer the idiots they once were, the hillbillies from Arkansas. They still don't take any sh*t from anybody, but they've gained dignity, and gained a reputation. They are now outlaws in the Southern states, and now reigning in Tennessee, they are Southern Justice! Phineous I. Godwinn pronounces himself now to be known by his real name, "Dennis Knight", whilst Henry O. Godwinn become his real name, "Mark Canterbury". And tonight, they were going to kick some Mid-South ass!
1) Southern Justice vs The Mid-South Connection |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Such an enticing start for the recreation of the Godwinns, Henry O. Godwinn and Phineous I. Godwinn now Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight of Southern Justice, from Tennessee, they were about to take on the current natives of the Mid-South, Bob Holly and Bart Gunn as the Mid-South Connection tried to go right after the legs of Dennis Knight just for the Southern Justice to overpower both men with several double-team moves. Suspicious by his absence was the manager of the South and the Connection, Jim Cornette, as he was with Vince McMahon's entourage at the moment. Canterbury nailed a massive Samoan drop on Gunn as Knight dropped a big diving elbow from the second rope into the heart of Holly, scoring the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Southern Justice @ 3:21 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Southern Justice celebrated their win as the crowd cheered, Dennis Knight and Mark Canterbury victorious in a dominant fashion over the Mid-South Connection. Bob Holly and Bart Gunn remained down, as the South were absent from this match!? In the backstage area we saw Mr McMahon talking with Steven Regal, the two surrounded by Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco, McMahon seemingly filling the debuting "Lord of Lords" in on Stone Cold Steve Austin, calling him a ruthless, cold-hearted son of a bitch with no off-button. He continues to warn Regal but Regal politely asks McMahon to calm down, telling him that he's not being overconfident but, he's certain he can tame Steve Austin. An advertisement aired, promoting the next WWF pay-per-view extravaganza, SummerSlam: the Highway to Hell! Live on Sunday, August 31st 1998 from New York City, New York. -- Commercial Break --We see the WWF Rewind as we see Val Venis lose to The Rock last night and then following the match, the "Big Valbowski" was given Head by Al Snow. We see Dok Hendrix with Al Snow in the backstage area as Hendrix asked Snow to explain the attack on Val Venis last night at Fully Loaded. He just looked at Head and stroked 'her' hair, telling him it was horrible repeatedly... 2) Non-Title Match: Owen Hart vs Dan Severn (w/Jim Cornette) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The "Black Hart" destroyed all of the prestige of what was once Jeff Jarrett's NWA North American Heavyweight Championship last night in a heated unification match, but the main story behind this match was that the WWF European Champion was to be punished for aiding Stone Cold Steve Austin and getting rid of interference from the South last night at Fully Loaded. Owen had a difficult task too, Severn pounding into Owen like a powerhouse and refusing to give Owen any bit of recovery time. Severn nailed a big T-bone suplex and continued to go after the ribs of Owen, stomping right away at the ribs of Owen with no give to the "Black Hart". Owen soon mounted a comeback, shoving Cornette off the apron but ran right into the Beast Choker! Owen was locked in and passed out. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Dan Severn @ 4:36 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Dan Severn refused to let go of the hold to loud boos, Jeff Jarrett then strutting down to the ring as "Double J" climbed into the ring and started stomping at the carcass of the "Black Hart", the WWF European Champion still applied in the Beast Choker, and Jarrett applied the figure-four leglock! Owen was unconscious and riving in pain when suddenly Ken Shamrock hit the ring to make the save, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" running Jarrett out of the ring with Cornette, then trading blows with Severn, Shamrock kicking Severn in the gut repeatedly before the "Beast" fell out of the ring, Severn trying to return to the ring just to be pulled back out by Jarrett and Cornette! Owen was attended to by Shamrock as the South began to leave. We see the New Age Outlaws in the backstage area as Billy Gunn speaks to Jesse James about how now they've gotten the Dudley Boyz out of the way, he wonders who is next for them to face, realistically. Road Dogg mentions that they've defeated every notable tag team here in the World Wrestling Federation; maybe it is time for an open invitational. Gunn smirks, telling Road Dogg that is a good idea. At that moment Triple H walked into the dressing room of D-Generation X with Chyna and X-Pac, Hunter smiling as the Outlaws welcomed him and told him about what a good job he did last night at Fully Loaded. Hunter grinned, returning the compliment. He then talks to X-Pac and Chyna, saying how they didn't let DX down fully last night, but they can regain some momentum tonight, and DX will help them. X-Pac talks about how he's ready to start up a storm, and Triple H tells X-Pac he knows how. -- Commercial Break --The crowd cheered as the theme of the New Age Outlaws hit, RAW is WAR returning with the WWF Tag Team Champions on their way to the ring, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg Jesse James gaining some crowd response as James and Gunn commented on how they've beaten all the rest and can now be claimed the best, bragging about how they're the best damn tag team champions around the world! The Outlaws decided to start up an open challenge, in which they will defend the titles against a tag team of random every time the WWF are on television. RAW, Shotgun or even HeAT, they will compete on them all! They call out the first challengers. 3) WWF Tag Team Championships: The New Age Outlaws (c) vs The Hardy Boys |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was not expected to be a long match, as this was the debut of Jeff Hardy's brother, Matt Hardy. Jeff has risen from the enhancement talent line, and this was the time for Jeff's older brother Matt to as well, Billy Gunn and Jesse James managing to keep Matt away from Jeff, Matt getting in some lefts and rights, a few dropkicks as well, showing potential as a high-flying star. Jeff soon got the tag though and he tried to take down the Outlaws, in a massive upset moment to win the WWF Tag Team Championships in the team's debut, but Jesse James ended it quickly the Pumphandle Drop to Jeff giving the Outlaws the victory. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners and STILL WWF Tag Team Champions: The New Age Outlaws @ 3:49 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The New Age Outlaws celebrated their victory, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn acting as though they had just won a hard-fought match to win the WWF Tag Team Championships. In the backstage corridor we see Mankind getting ready as he was receiving a mixed reaction from the crowd, Mankind confronted by Michael Cole, Mankind asked why he attacked Vince McMahon AND Stone Cold Steve Austin last night. Mankind tells Cole that Vince owes him big time for going into that Hell in a Cell match at the King of the Ring. He put his life on the line 100% for him, and Vince repaid him like crap! Mankind says he's had enough of Stone Cold Steve Austin, enough of Vince McMahon. He's here to win the WWF Championship, and if he has to go through Kane and become more and more deranged to get it, so be it. In the backstage area we see the Commissioner's office door broken in two, as we were going to see what was going on inside with Commissioner Slaughter in just a few minutes! -- Commercial Break --We go to the office of Commissioner Slaughter as Triple H, X-Pac and Chyna were inside, X-Pac kicking Slaughter in the ribs as Triple H and Chyna were throwing papers around, D-Generation X definitely creating chaos tonight! 4) Kane (w/Paul Bearer) vs Mankind |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was about to be a hard-hitting battle between two of the biggest and most insane freaks walking the World Wrestling Federation today, as Mankind wrestled his first match in four weeks here, conveniently against the brother of the man that put him out of action, the Undertaker. The "Big Red Machine" had destroyed The Undertaker and defeated the Undertaker last night in an Inferno match, and so this was to be interesting, Mankind and Kane trading blows heavily, Mankind even going after Paul Bearer. For this match, and for Hell in a Cell last month at the King of the Ring, Mankind was respected by fans, and Mankind soon tried the double arm DDT, Bearer getting into the ring and getting the Mandible Claw! Kane sat up and nailed a big Chokeslam on Mankind, then climbing out of the ring and taking a steel chair, slamming it over Mankind's skull and getting himself purposely disqualified! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Mankind @ 6:23 by disqualification [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Kane stood over Mankind as the "Big Red Machine" was instructed by Paul Bearer to prepare the Tombstone Piledriver when suddenly the lights went out, and when they came back on, the Undertaker was in the ring! The "Lord of Darkness" grabbed Kane and nailed a big Chokeslam on him, 'Taker then big booting Paul out of the ring. 'Taker waited for Mankind to get up, seemingly awaiting some act of respect here, but Mankind was given the massive Tombstone Piledriver! Fans gave Undertaker a mixed reaction as the "Deadman" left, pissed off. The Rock was shown in the dressing room with the Nation as Rikishi Phatu, Mark Henry and Kama Mustafa were standing in attention, Rock talking about how last night they had fun, did they not? Rock got the job done, D-Lo Brown got the job done. The Nation are steaming, and oozing machismo! Rock talks about how tonight he wants The Godfather and "Sexual Chocolate" to get the job done tonight against Faarooq and Dustin Runnels, Phatu telling Rock that he had an idea. -- Commercial Break --A word from our sponsors was shown, also producing an advertisement for the release of WWF War Zone, a video game now available for the Game Boy and PlayStation. It promoted its' release on the Nintendo 64 in August. Kevin Kelly is standing by with Val Venis as the "Big Valbowski" was flirting with a cute makeup lady, Venis asked about why Al Snow attacked him last night at Fully Loaded: In Your House. Val laughed, telling Kelly that he did various things with the Head. He tells Kevin that he wants to take a walk with him, without cameras, but he'll reveal to everybody why he is unpopular with Al Snow next week. 5) The Oddities (w/Gangrel and Jackyl) vs The Disciples of the Apocalypse |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a part rematch from last night at Fully Loaded, as Prince Albert, Darren Drozdov and Gangrel were victorious against Skull, 8-Ball and Edge in six-man tag team action. Standard tag team bout here, as Albert was the power and Droz acted as the speedier member of the Oddities team. Skull got in several heavy shots on Droz, Droz firing back and managing to get the tag to the more powerful Albert. Albert started throwing Skull around with impressive strength, connecting with the airplane spin via leg-grip to 8-Ball, Albert soon attempting the chokebomb on Skull but Edge came to ringside, Edge catching the referee's attention and 8-Ball got into the ring and switched positions, 8-Ball nailing a big pumphandle fallaway slam on Albert! He got the three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Disciples of the Apocalypse @ 4:14 [*3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as the Disciples of the Apocalypse celebrated their victory, Edge getting into a war of lefts and rights with Gangrel at ringside until Skull and 8-Ball scared Gangrel and The Jackyl away! The DOA and Edge had gotten the better of the Oddities tonight. We suddenly cut to the backstage area as many officials were in the centre of Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn, including Jim Cornette as well as various others including Steve Blackman! Shamrock had apparently tried to attack the "Beast", and this rivalry dates back to their UFC days! -- Commercial Break --The theme of D-Generation X hit as we return to RAW is WAR, Triple H and Chyna leading the way with X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws also attendant. Hunter climbed into the ring with DX as the crowd gave them a slightly positive reaction, Road Dogg and Billy Gunn yet again out here. They introduced DX to us as X-Pac asks everybody if they liked what happened to Commissioner Slaughter earlier tonight! They booed as X-Pac yelled that it was simply tough sh*t! This provoked boos as Triple H talked about the commotion last night with Shawn Michaels, and how he may have been sly about it. And so he apologises - for being his badass self! Hunter talks about how Shawn dragged him through the hedges of HBK's success, and maybe he's jealous now he realises that Triple H is finally getting somewhere! Hunter invites Shawn to show up next week, and he can say whatever the hell he wants to him. Guaran-damn-teed. We see Sable walking around in her bikini in the backstage area, and up next we will see Sable take on Jacqueline in a swimsuit singles match! -- Commercial Break --The WWF Rewind aired, reviewing Fully Loaded: In Your House last night, featuring the swimsuit tag team match between Sable, Sunny and Jacqueline and Luna Vachon; only with added stipulation from Marc Mero, stating that if Luna and Jackie lost, he'd leave the World Wrestling Federation forever. Sable and Sunny won after some decent exposure from Jacqueline, and then humiliated Mero in his final WWF television appearance. 6) Swimsuit Match: Sable (w/Sunny) vs Jacqueline (w/Luna Vachon) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was a sexy match for the fans in attendance, but a serious matter for Sable as she had Sunny backing her up just in case Luna Vachon got involved, Sunny and Luna not wearing bikinis, casual clothing instead. Sable pounded Jacqueline and rammed her head repeatedly into the canvas, no Marc Mero here any more to get involved either. Jackie tried to fight back, going for the tornado DDT but Sable threw her away and then got jumped by Luna! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Sable @ 2:06 [1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Sable was stomped on from behind by Luna Vachon as Jacqueline got back up, Sable's bikini top being unlaced by Luna and Jackie! Sunny got in the ring though, clotheslining Luna and dropkicking Jackie away, giving the top back to Sable! An advertisement aired, promoting this week's episode of Sunday Night HeAT, as The Rock will do battle against Vader in a no-disqualification match, plus TAKA Michinoku will face Abismo Negro, and a lot more! All this Sunday on HeAT at 6PM Eastern, only on USA. We see Commissioner Slaughter leave the medical room as Slaughter was shown with a bandage on his forehead and clutching his ribs, Slaughter confronted by Patterson and Brisco, and they told the Commissioner that Vince McMahon would like a word with him, to show up in the ring next week on RAW is WAR. -- Commercial Break --7) Dustin Runnels and Faarooq vs The Godfather and Mark Henry |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Dustin Runnels seemed lost as he came to the ring without Faarooq, Dustin not even properly knowing where his partner Faarooq was tonight apparently. The Godfather Kama Mustafa came out more gimmicked as he teamed up with "Sexual Chocolate" in another match designed to punish the interfering superstars from last night's WWF Championship match to take on Dustin Runnels. Runnels tried his hardest, taking down Mustafa repeatedly and managing to nail the Curtain Call on Godfather, but Mark Henry got in there and overpowered Runnels, Runnels trying to fight "Sexual Chocolate" off but it was just too much, and Mark Henry hit the Big Splash for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: The Godfather and Mark Henry @ 3:33 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as Kama Mustafa and Mark Henry stood over Dustin Runnels, the Nation victorious in another bout of punishment for the rebellious WWF superstars opposing Mr McMahon last night. We suddenly go to the backstage corridor as many officials surrounded Faarooq as he was down, Rikishi Phatu being escorted away from the area by security, Phatu sporting a pipe! We see Mr McMahon talking to Steven Regal about how he's becoming increasingly unpopular with many WWF superstars, and how he needs to start standing up to them, but he doesn't know how exactly. The "Lord of Lords" tells McMahon to try and consider getting an alliance to oppose the rebels! Regal then tells McMahon that he has to dash for his match with this "Texas Rattlesnake" fellow. -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW is WAR as Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler welcome us back, revealing that next week we are expected to see D-Lo Brown defend the WWF Intercontinental Championship against X-Pac and Ken Shamrock in a triple threat match, plus Owen Hart will take on The Rock, and The Undertaker will do battle with Mankind in a King of the Ring rematch! 8) Non-Title Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Steven Regal (w/Vince McMahon) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A grand main event, impression time for the "Lord of Lords" after five weeks of build-up, immediately stepping into the ring with the WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin at first digging right into Steven Regal with several lefts and rights, clotheslines and the Lou Thesz press, soon starting to stomp a mudhole in Regal! Regal soon cut Austin off, kneeing Austin right in the ribs and starting to wrestle the WWF Champion, using a lot of technical moves, some of which impressed this capacity crowd in Anaheim! Regal nailed several suplexes, including an original T-bone suplex punned the "Regal Plex", Regal preparing for a cutter of sorts, crossing the arm over the collarbone and then nailing the cutter. Regal covered for a near fall, and Austin got back up, Vince looking on in dispair. Austin prepared for the Stunner on Regal, the pyrotechnics of Kane hitting on the rampway! Austin looked on, awaiting the arrival of the "Big Red Machine" when suddenly another Regal Cutter connected, the "Lord of Lords" getting the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Steven Regal @ 8:35 [***] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Steven Regal celebrated his win and rolled out of the ring, the "Lord of Lords" having defeated the WWF Champion in his debut! Stone Cold Steve Austin slowly got up as Mankind jumped Austin again, the double-arm DDT connecting! Kane then joining in the war, the "Big Red Machine" nailing the Tombstone Piledriver on the man he annihilated earlier tonight, Mankind! Kane and Paul Bearer stood tall in the ring before The Undertaker walked out to the rampway, the lights dimming and a lightning bolt hitting the ring! The WWF Championship scene was on fire as RAW is WAR went off the air! [/center][/font]
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 20, 2011 15:32:11 GMT -5
Well, I loved the opening segment as you wrote Regal into the angle perfectly. Godwinns are faces now? I suppose they could just go back to their babyface name. I don’t agree with the Hardy Boys actually getting a title shot even though they got demolished quickly. There is no way they could’ve just earned that title match. Also, the open challenge idea could work but do they really need to be on Shotgun? That would mean you need quite a few formable tag teams (not that you don’t). I expect them to lose during one of these open challenges to a surprise team. So, the Undertaker is perfectly fine from being on fire? That’s kinda weird. Obvious that the Nation was going over Runnels in the handicap match, which I liked. Shocked that Regal got the win over Austin, even with a slight distraction. The aftermath seemed to be the same aftermath between the same people so that wasn’t all that exciting. I can’t imagine Regal is being inserted into the main event scene so quickly as I see Austin getting revenge next week. Decent episode, my favorite part being the main event by far.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 22, 2011 9:59:20 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 30th July 1998[/size]
-- You can see my review of Fully Loaded: In Your House, RAW is WAR and WWF War Zone: the video game here.
-- WWF RAW beat WCW Nitro with a 4.9 to 4.7 rating. More tension with the Monday Night Wars.
-- Steven Regal is scheduled to have a massive push throughout the rest of 1998 and into 1999. The changes in booking were visible on RAW is WAR; more storyline progression and less actual wrestling involved. A new storyline has been launched though, Mr McMahon slowly building a group of wrestlers to face those who defy him and go against his orders (Stone Cold Steve Austin, Owen Hart, etc.).
-- WWF's In Your House event for September has been titled "Breakdown: In Your House". The show is based off of D-Generation X's catchphrase, and will be on pay-per-view on 09/27/98 from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
-- The Dudley Boyz has returned to ECW full time; Steven Regal, Matt Hardy and John Tenta have debuted on WWF television; Savio Vega, Scorpio, Mankind and the Godwinns/Southern Justice has returned; vignettes for Tiger Ali Singh are expected to start airing next week onwards.
-- The WWF had Fully Loaded: In Your House on 07/26/98, in results: - Owen Hart def. Jeff Jarrett to retain the WWF European title; to retire the NWA North American Heavyweight title - The Oddities def. The Disciples of the Apocalypse & Edge - The Rock def. Val Venis - The New Age Outlaws def. The Dudley Boyz in a Tables match to retain the WWF Tag Team titles - Vader def. Chyna & X-Pac - D-Lo Brown def. Ken Shamrock to retain the WWF Intercontinental title - Kane def. The Undertaker in an Inferno match - Sunny & Sable def. Jacqueline & Luna Vachon in a Swimsuit match - Steve Austin def. Vince McMahon in a No-Disqualification match to retain the WWF title
-- In results from RAW is WAR on 07/27/98: - Southern Justice def. The Mid-South Connection - Dan Severn def. Owen Hart - The New Age Outlaws def. The Hardy Boys to retain the WWF Tag Team titles - Mankind def. Kane by DQ - The Disciples of the Apocalypse def. The Oddities - Sable def. Jacqueline by DQ in a Swimsuit match - Kama Mustafa & Mark Henry def. Dustin Runnels - Steven Regal def. Steve Austin
-- In results from Monday Nitro on 07/27/98: - Jim Duggan def. The Barbarian - Scott Norton def. Jim Neidhart - Chris Jericho def. Dean Malenko by DQ to retain the WCW World Cruiserweight title - Curt Hennig def. Steve McMichael - Konnan def. Eddie Guerrero - Sting def. Scott Hall by DQ - Goldberg def. Brian Adams to retain the WCW World Heavyweight title - Diamond Dallas Page def. Hollywood Hogan by DQ [/font]
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2011 12:13:27 GMT -5
RAW is War was pretty nice. Loved the opening segment and what a way for Regal to debut. Seems as if you have big things planned for him. Good move to give the Godwinns a gimmick change; I can take them more seriously now. Not surprised with the outcome of the Hart and Severn match up. The aftermath of the match was interesting, can't wait to see where that goes. The open challenge should be interesting, although it'll get old after awhile. No surprise the Hardy Boys lost, but it was a good start for the series of open challenges. Can't wait to see who will be next. Good Mankind promo, interesting segment in Commisioner Slaughter's office. DX up to their usual shenanigans. Loved the Kane/Mankind match and the finish/post match stuff was excellent. Happy you're continuing the Kane/Taker feud. Decent tag team match, not much to say other than that. Loving the DX/Shawn Michaels feud, could end up being huge. Jacqueline in a swimming suit match? Disgusting! Huge debut victory for Regal, I just hope you don't throw him into the title hunt right now. The finish was great and the ending to RAW was insane. You have a ton of people in the hunt for the WWF title so no issues with the main event scene. Overall, solid show, I'm a little lost since I only glanced over Fully Loaded. I'll read the show in full when I get a chance so I know what's up. Thanks for the reply to TNA.
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