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Post by Rule 30 on Jul 23, 2011 10:24:43 GMT -5
WWF Raw is War Alright, Mr. Hall of Famer. Good opening segment with Vince McMahon, Stone Cold, and Steven Regal. Hart/Severn and Austin/Regal should be good matches tonight. Mainly looking forward to Kane/Mankind, though. Good to finally see Godwinns get repackaged. Obvious win for Southern Justice in the opener. Strange Al Snow segment to say the least. I just hope what you said about their feud on EWGen isn't the case. Surprised to see Dan Severn go over the European Champion. Loved Shamrock's involvement and I would like to see stuff between Shamrock and Severn. New Age Outlaws open challenge, eh? Should be some good stuff, and hopefully we get a good team to come in to beat them. Perhaps it will be The Legion of Doom or Rob Van Dam and Sabu? Anyway, no shocker that The Outlaws defeated The Hardy Brothers here. Surprised by the D-Generation X attack on Sgt. Slaughter. I'll be interested to see where this leads. I liked Kane getting himself disqualified by just hitting Mankind with the chair at random. Good appearance by The Undertaker, but strange that he shows no sign of being set on fire last night. Ha, Val Venis flirting with the make up artist amused me. Oh god, you were serious. :-X Refreshing to see the The Disciples of the Apocalypse win the match. Even I feel like we've gotten this tag team match two many times as of late. Yes, so happy you are going with a Shamrock/Severn feud. Basic, yet effective promo from D-Generation X. Jacqueline in a bikini would probably make me vomit. I bet Slaughter is getting the boot. Rough two weeks for him. I wonder what happened to Faarooq. Good win for The Godfather and Mark Henry, though. Oh, there is Faarooq. Wow, shocked to see Steven Regal go over Austin here tonight. Great way to end the show with the crazy brawl. Overall, another solid show and I'm interested in how you take things to Summerslam.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 23, 2011 14:39:55 GMT -5
| WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Saturday 1st August 1998 |
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Anaheim, California - Arrowhead Pond [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] Scorpio def. Shoichi Funaki after the 450 Splash; Savio Vega returned to the WWF afterwards, attacking Scorpio.[/td][td] 4:39[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] Steve Blackman def. Brian Christopher after the Darkside Sleeper.[/td][td] 4:17[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] The Headbangers def. Josh Brittain and Keenan Jay after the Stage Dive on Brittain.[/td][td] 2:26[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] Gangrel def. Edge after the Impaler DDT and interference from The Jackyl.[/td][td] 5:52[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 23, 2011 14:43:36 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] The video package to Sunday Night HeAT aired, as Michael Cole and Shane McMahon introduce us to Sunday Night HeAT, talking about Fully Loaded: In Your House last weekend, RAW is WAR last Monday, and what's coming up tonight.
The theme of the Nation hit to loud boos, The Rock leading Rikishi Phatu out to the ring, the "Great One" climbing into the ring with great arrogance, the 1998 King of the Ring winner mentioning that two weeks ago he went up against Vader on this show and he counted himself out in what some would say a cowardly decision. If they went up against Vader, they'd consider it a smart one if they smelt what the Rock was cookin'. Rock mentioned how the Nation was fresh, improved, cooler and more brutal. You don't mess with the Nation, and you don't mess with the "Brahma Bull" neither! Rock talks about how Rikishi Phatu proudly took out Faarooq and shattered his collarbone last Monday on RAW, and we won't be seeing him around for quite some time! Rock says he's proud of that because it's smart. And now he's going to take advantage of this being a no-disqualification match as Rock faces Vader.
1) No-Disqualification Match: The Rock (w/Rikishi Phatu) vs Vader |
[/center][/font][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The "Great One" tried to level up to Vader, but Vader smashed and destroyed, it seemed as though there was no way out of this match for Rock, and no need for weapons for Vader to smash up the "Brahma Bull". Rikishi Phatu kept taunting Vader from ringside, trying to tempt the mastodon just for Vader to go back to working the ribs of Rock. Vader got an outstanding ovation as he nailed a belly-to-belly suplex on Rikishi, Vader sizing up on a massive powerbomb to Rock just for Rock to slip out. Rikishi nailed a massive Samoan drop on Vader as Rock went for the People's Elbow, Dustin Runnels rushing to the ring and taking out Rock! He buried Rock in blows before Rikishi took care of Runnels at ringside, Vader nailing the Vader Bomb for the victory! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Vader @ 7:24 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader celebrated his win as Rikishi Phatu and Dustin Runnels continued brawling at ringside, Runnels getting the worse end of the beating. Runnels soon picked up a stop sign and planted it over the head of Phatu, Dustin and Vader celebrating together over the Nation members. We go to the backstage area as Steven Regal was shown standing, the "Lord of Lords" asked by Kevin Kelly about what it took last Monday night to defeat Stone Cold Steve Austin. Regal talked about how it took a bloody good amount of will power, to make it happen. And just like that, Regal wrestled his way to victory, beating the WWF Champion in his debut. The hype for the "Lord of Lords" only grows thicker and thicker from here, as he will control the World Wrestling Federation! -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting WWF SummerSlam: The Highway to Hell, live on pay-per-view on Sunday, August 31st 1998 from New York City, New York. We see D-Lo Brown in the backstage area wearing a chest protector of sorts, the WWF Intercontinental Champion approached by Dok Hendrix, Hendrix asking D-Lo why he wasn't present for RAW is WAR. D-Lo talked about that hard-fought battle with Ken Shamrock last Sunday at Fully Loaded, and how the "World's Most Dangerous Man" seemed to target the chest in particular; well, he's been diagnosed with a rare condition of a weak chest and ribcage, and has to wear this chest protector in every match he competes in. For his opponents, X-Pac and Ken Shamrock tomorrow, they better recognize. But tonight, Steve Blackman better watch his step. 2) Abismo Negro vs TAKA Michinoku |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Yoshihiro Tajiri was watching this one with Shoichi Funaki and Yamaguchi from the rampway, as Abismo Negro and TAKA Michinoku put every light heavyweight and WWF superstar on the roster to shame in this outstanding match that was allocated a fair amount of time. Negro got in plenty of offence, showing off his amazing in-ring skills, hurricanranas here and there as well as several close falls. The man known in Mexico as "El Rey del Martinete" almost got the win repeatedly just for TAKA Michinoku to get out and start fighting back at Negro, going for the Michinoku Driver on two occasions. Michinoku flew around as well, springboard moonsaults all around, even onto Kai En Tai as Funaki, Yamaguchi and Tajiri grew nearer. TAKA and Abismo traded finishing move attempts, TAKA's Michinoku Driver reversed into the Martinete Especial! Negro hooked the legs for the three. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Abismo Negro @ 7:29 [***1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Abismo Negro celebrated his win, staring at Yoshihiro Tajiri and Kai En Tai, Negro then helping TAKA Michinoku up and leaving as Michinoku tried to shake the mysterious Negro's hand. We caught up with Kane and Paul Bearer earlier today as Bearer talked about how everybody seems to want to get in on the WWF Championship picture. Mankind manipulated Kane's pyrotechnics in Steve Austin's match on RAW is WAR, and obviously was a cry for attention for the deranged one. Bearer says that he knows Mankind like he knows Kane, and the "Big Red Machine" wants glory more than Mankind. As for The Undertaker, he was just another roadblock in their plan. Kane wants Stone Cold's WWF Championship, the champ that has been unsuccessful against Kane more than he has been successful. To anybody getting in their way, so be it. But Kane will leave WWF Champion. Suddenly, Val Venis was shown in the backstage locker room, Al Snow attacking him with Head again now! Officials tried to get involved but Snow was yelling at the "Big Valbowski", telling him he was disgusted! He demands that Val not show the footage tomorrow night on RAW is WAR, once again Al Snow acting weird! An advertisment aired, promoting the WWF War Zone video game, now available for the PlayStation and Game Boy. -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting WWF RAW is WAR tomorrow night as Mankind faces The Undertaker in a rematch from King of the Ring; Triple H calls out Shawn Michaels; Owen Hart faces The Rock and D-Lo Brown defends the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Ken Shamrock and X-Pac in a triple threat match! All tomorrow night from 9PM Eastern on USA. 3) Non-Title Match: D-Lo Brown vs Steve Blackman |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] D-Lo Brown's chest protector and how he used it was the main focus of this match, but the "Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman was mainly here to try and impress people by defeating D-Lo Brown, Brown managing to work over the body of Blackman without stopping, working over the spine as D-Lo began to get a little too confident. Brown soon started preparing for the Lo Down, Blackman breaking out and nailing a big Martial-Arts Kick on D-Lo! Blackman set up for the Darkside Sleeper but Brown collapsed forward onto the ropes, Brown then nailing a tilt-a-whirl slam on Blackman, splashing the "Lethal Weapon" using his chest protector and then going up for the Lo Down victory! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: D-Lo Brown @ 5:20 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] D-Lo Brown celebrated his win to loud boos, the WWF Intercontinental Champion celebrating his win, but can he hang onto the title after tomorrow night against Ken Shamrock and X-Pac? Dan Severn soon headed for the ring as he the "Beast" climbed through the ropes after Brown had left, helping the "Lethal Weapon" up before giving him a big T-bone suplex, linking it into an armbar! Officials had to get Severn off as Severn had proved another point tonight. We see Jeff Jarrett warming up, and "Double J" competes against Owen Hart in non-title action, next! -- Commercial Break --4) Non-Title Match: Owen Hart vs Jeff Jarrett (w/Jim Cornette) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A rematch from last Sunday at Fully Loaded: In Your House, as these two competed in a unification of the WWF European Championship and the NWA North American Heavyweight Championship belts for the "Black Hart" to successfully pick up the win. Owen tried the Sharpshooter instantly just for Jarrett to slide out of the ring, yelling at Owen not to piss him off. He recovered and kept talking logic with Jim Cornette, returning to the ring to be taken down by Owen again! Jarrett soon gained momentum as "Double J" worked over the previous leg injury on Owen, stomping away at it and seemingly closing in for the Figure-Four Leglock. Jarrett applied it as Owen didn't know where to go, Owen managing to get to the ropes! Owen got up and nailed the reverse tombstone piledriver on Jarrett, going for the cover when suddenly John Tenta grabbed Owen by the hair! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Owen Hart @ 7:06 by disqualification [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as the returning John Tenta delivered a thunderous headbutt to the WWF European Champion, Tenta then giving a massive splash to Owen Hart! The "Black Hart" was down and hurt as he raised Jeff Jarrett above his head, "Double J", Jim Cornette and John Tenta here with Vince McMahon suddenly walking out to the rampway, big grin on his face! Sunday Night HeAT went off the air.[/center]
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Post by Planktung on Jul 25, 2011 6:07:52 GMT -5
A solid opening promo with The Rock and Rikishi Phatu. Interesting to have Rikishi in the Nation. A little surprised to see Vader pick up the win. Runnels' involvement made sense after being left without a partner on Raw because of Rikishi. A very good light heavyweight bout with Negro defeating Michinoku. Kae En Tai keeping an eye on the match is a nice add-on. D-Lo needed the win as a loss here would make him look weak heading into the Triple Threat with X-Pac and Ken Shamrock tomorrow night. A good call. Dan Severn attacking Blackman makes for an interesting scenario. Shocked to see John Tenta get involved in the main event, attacking Owen Hart. Interested in seeing where the feud leads to now. A solid edition of HeAT.
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Post by Rated R on Jul 25, 2011 6:40:50 GMT -5
Heat:
- Great opening promo to put over Rock and the Nation. I'm starting to warm to the idea of Rikishi as the Nation's muscle. Vader/ Rock would be a great match and could easily be a pay per view quality feud. Runnels making the run in works. It keeps Rock looking strong despite the loss. Looks like we'll be seeing a rematch in the pipeline. - I'm glad the Light Heavyweight's are getting their time to shine. Abismo getting the victory makes sense since it looks like your building him up as the next challenger to Tajiri. - Al Snow's heel push is going well. I wasn't sure on it originally but Snow can really play the heel role. - D-Lo had to get the win here heading into the triple threat match tomorrow night. Dan Severn taking Blackman out continues his monster push. - Liking the Hart/ Jarrett rematch. Not so sure on the idea of Tenta coming back but at least he's not using the awful Golga gimmick. Putting him with Vince's new stable is the best place for him and as long as he's just the muscle and there isn't a monster push coming then I can go with it. - Another good show Dan, probably my fave diary on the board right now. Keep it up.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 25, 2011 9:39:18 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 3rd August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] San Diego, California - San Diego Sports Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] # | Dark Match | 1) | Chris Daniels def. Tom Howard |
A replay from last Monday night on RAW is WAR as Stone Cold Steve Austin was called out by Vince McMahon's newest associate, Steven Regal as Regal managed to defeat the WWF Champion in the debut of the "Lord of Lords" with assistance from Kane. The Undertaker, Mankind and Kane all seemed to get involved, as the WWF Championship picture was certainly picking up. The opening video package for RAW is WAR aired, as we cut to the San Diego Sports Arena where pyrotechnics went off, and Jim Ross and Jerry the "King" Lawler welcomed us to RAW!
The sound of D-Generation X hit as the crowd booed, Triple H and Chyna making their way out to the ring, Hunter crotch chopping as the leader of DX had arranged to meet Shawn Michaels once again in that ring tonight. He didn't have crutches, and the crowd gave the couple a mixed reaction, Triple H climbing into the ring and declaring to everyone that he was steroid-free, drug-free, and nobody would ever be able to proclaim or reveal to the world that he took participation in drug usage like his former idol, Shawn Michaels. He says that he understands that Shawn Michaels will probably want to kill him for what he said eight days ago at Fully Loaded, but in case people have forgotten, he runs a replay of Triple H telling the world that Shawn took drugs during his WWF Championship reigns. He laughed, asking to roll the footage again, and he played it halfway through before the theme of the "Heartbreak Kid" hit!
The San Diego Sports Arena erupted as Shawn Michaels made his way to the ring, the "Heartbreak Kid" heading to the ring and storming Triple H right out of the ring in fear! HBK looked straight faced, no time to mess around as Shawn took a microphone, asking Triple H if the **** snatched his d*ck, HBK telling Hunter to stop hiding behind Chyna, because he's happy to admit he WAS on drugs, and Hunter knows that. There were times where he didn't know what day he was. Or why there was a pay-per-view on Wednesday, but he's clean and he's better than Triple H will ever be, without a doubt! Hunter tells Shawn to stop telling lies, laughing it off. He tells Shawn that he founded D-Generation X, not Shawn Michaels! And he's not thankful for a damn thing HBK has done! At that moment X-Pac slid into the ring from behind, ready to attack Shawn like he did four weeks ago on RAW, Shawn seeing him and nailing X-Pac with Sweet Chin Music! Hunter and Chyna was up the rampway, HBK telling Hunter to man up!
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We see Mr McMahon, Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, Jim Cornette, Steven Regal and Jeff Jarrett step out of a limousine with the man that debuted last night on Sunday Night HeAT, John Tenta, and McMahon and his consortium were heading for the arena.
1) Edge vs Gangrel (w/The Jackyl) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was another continuation of the feud between the Oddities and the Disciples of the Apocalypse, as the Oddities have been obsessed with taking in the soul of the mysterious Edge, the young man from Toronto being resistant of joining the Jackyl's braintrust, this causing problems with Edge and the Oddities. Gangrel took Edge down using his larger quality of power and strength, Edge having to rely on quickness and agility to get past Gangrel properly. Edge speared Gangrel when he was on the apron and Gangrel flew right at Jackyl, Edge following up with a big suicide plancha onto the Oddities! Edge tried the Downward Spiral on Jackyl but Gangrel broke it up, taking Edge back into the ring for the Impaler DDT, Edge reversing and nailing the Downward Spiral for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Edge @ 5:24 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Edge celebrated his win as the crowd cheered, Gangrel slowly getting back up, and suddenly Darren Drozdov and Prince Albert appeared, double-teaming Edge whilst the Jackyl laughed, spectating it all. Albert gave him the chokebomb as the Droz Driver was also connected on Edge. Luckily, the Headbangers dashed to the ring, Mosh and Thrasher trading blows with Albert and Drozdov, Kurrgan suddenly appearing down the rampway, and Kurrgan gave Droz a big chokeslam, scaring Albert out of the ring! Kurrgan and the Headbangers attended to Edge as the Oddities had fled. In the backstage area we are standing by with Dan Severn with Jim Cornette, as Severn and Cornette was asked by Michael Cole the reason for his attack on Ken Shamrock last week on RAW is WAR. The "Beast" mentions that we have the "World's Most Dangerous Man" claiming he is the most dangerous in the World Wrestling Federation, when it's obvious that he hasn't met Dan Severn properly! He says they feuded in the world of mixed martial-arts, and how he ran him out of the UFC. And now he's decided to follow Shamrock and prove to many how he is in fact the "World's Most Dangerous Man" himself! Severn is then attacked by Shamrock, both men engaging in a massive trading blows, to be broken up by the interference of officials. Cornette fled the scene as again Shamrock and Severn had engaged in a massive brawl! -- Commercial Break --[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Vader has been on a roll as of late as Al Snow tried to get in many cheap shots, Snow with a seemingly more vicious and semi-functional attitude as of late and it all seems to be centred around Val Venis and something to do with Head. Vader forced Snow around with ease as Vader was coming off of beating The Rock last night on Sunday Night HeAT in a no-disqualification match. Snow managed to dropkick the ankle of Vader and he went after it a few times, but it was not able to be followed up with too much fortune as Snow tried a diving legdrop and Vader caught him, giving Snow a massive powerbomb for the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Vader @ 3:34 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader celebrated his win before he headed for the backstage area, Al Snow slowly getting up and grabbing for Head, Val Venis' theme hitting! The "Big Valbowski" made his way out to the rampway as he talked about how he had a special 'package' for Al Snow. He showed footage of "Valbowski Gets Head", his special adult arts film, as Val was shown underneath a bedsheet in the locker room, Venis on top of a girl on the floor, Val kissing the actress and reaching for a nearby object, grabbing Head (which was nearby on a bench) and using Head as a part of the session! Val laughed as we went back to the arena, Snow rolling out of the ring and running up the rampway with Head, Val managing to grab Al by the hair as he came running and sent Snow flying into the stage! Val taunted before leaving, Snow irate. Mankind was shown standing by with Kevin Kelly as Mankind was asked about his match tonight with The Undertaker. He says that he's here to talk about how much he deserves the WWF Championship, he's taking so many bumps and bruises over the years, but never before was he in a match as insane as the one at King of the Ring. But he's no done with The Undertaker; never in a million years will he be over with the "Deadman". He will get the better of the "Lord of Darkness", and he will claim the WWF Championship, no matter who he has to destroy. -- Commercial Break --The crowd booed as Vince McMahon was on his way to the ring accompanied by his entourage, composed of Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, Jim Cornette, Jeff Jarrett, Steven Regal and John Tenta, all of them wearing suits as McMahon climbed into the ring and began to talk about how it was eight days ago that he almost won the WWF Championship from Stone Cold Steve Austin, and what a fun encounter that was, until he was screwed out of the title! It reminds him of a Canadian he once had employed, losing last week to Steve Austin. But Steven Regal came to him, a promising British competitor and he said to him 'surround yourself'. And with that, it occurred. And the "Lord of Lords" defeated the WWF Champion in his debut; that is a huge accomplishment. Meanwhile, it was Mr Jeff Jarrett and Jim Cornette that were assisting him at Fully Loaded; fairly, may he add. He is happy to say he can trust them for that. And finally, John Tenta. The massive man was once 'Earthquake' here in the WWF, and even then he was squashing legends like Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior. He returned last night for his sake, Vince McMahon. Regal tells us that a Corporation will be built, and it will become the most massive anybody has ever seen. Jarrett tells the fans that if they aren't with them, they're against them, as McMahon tells us this is the beginning. Commissioner Slaughter makes his way to the ring to cheers, Vince telling Slaughter to get into the ring. He tells him face to face that he has had enough of Slaughter slyly trying to change McMahon's booking decisions, and screwing things up. Had he done this earlier, so many things would be different, including Stone Cold as WWF Champion! McMahon fires Slaughter on the spot, Slaughter smiling and tackling Vince! He fires at him repeatedly before Jeff Jarrett picked Slaughter up and gave him the Strok! The crowd boo as the Corporation leave, Steven Regal and Jeff Jarrett still scheduled for action tonight! We see Shawn Michaels walking through the backstage corridors, pacing around and yelling for Triple H to show himself, the "Heartbreak Kid" vowing to find Hunter before the night is over! The WWF European Champion, Owen Hart was shown walking down a corridor, and the "Black Hart" will be in action next as he takes on The Rock! -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting WWF SummerSlam: The Highway to Hell, live on pay-per-view on August 31st, 1998 from New York City, New York. We return to RAW is WAR as The Rock was shown pacing up and down the ring, the "Great One" with Rikishi Phatu as Rock began to talk about how the "Black Hart" was carrying something he wanted, and the fact that he has to beat him in a non-title match to get it is absurd! Rock mentions that Owen is a nugget, and wears danger tape and touches himself because he's such a complete asswipe, and why? Because Daddy Hart is so old he can't even move! Rock says he whooped his candy ass at the King of the Ring, and he will tonight. 3) Non-Title Match: Owen Hart (c) vs The Rock (w/Rikishi Phatu) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] A competitive match as the "Black Hart" was here to try and equalise the win that the Rock got at the King of the Ring last June, winning the King of the Ring tournament in the process. Owen got in some good offence in the opening moments as he wrestled Rock to the ground and had him ready for the Sharpshooter before Rock got up and began to fire him, taunting Owen and seemingly motivated to try and take the WWF European Championship away from the fighting Hart. Owen nailed a hurricanrana on Rock, Owen following up with a big enziguri, suddenly connecting with a baseball slide to Rikishi Phatu, taking him down at ringside. Owen returned to the ring to trade blows with Rock, Rock connecting with a floatover DDT. Both men were down and fatigued before Dustin Runnels ran to ringside, clotheslining Rikishi down and getting into the ring, Runnels distracting the official. He pulled up a lead pipe and struck Rock in the head with it causing the disqualification! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: The Rock @ 6:35 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The Rock was down as the crowd cheered, Dustin Runnels going to nail Rock with the Curtain Call but Rock rolled out of the ring, being helped up by Rikishi Phatu, the "Great One" dazed by the lead pipe blow! Dustin helped Owen Hart up in the ring. In the backstage area we see Jeff Jarrett watching a television monitor, "Double J" looking at Owen Hart, Jarrett still targeting the WWF European Championship on the "Black Hart". In the locker room we saw Val Venis talking to a pretty blonde girl about how they're going to go out for dinner and then go back to his place for a little physical business. At that moment Al Snow burst into the room, again slamming Head over the skull of the "Big Valbowski"! The girl screams, Al telling her that he won't have anything to use if he keeps getting in his face about Head! Snow then tossed him into the lockers, slamming the set of lockers right down onto Venis! Snow leaves, angrily. -- Commercial Break --We return to RAW is WAR as the theme of the Undertaker hit, the "Lord of Darkness" out here pretty early as Jim Ross states. The "Deadman" had a microphone in hand as he stood on the rampway, Undertaker informing us that he has just about had it with the World Wrestling Federation. It is either he is given a WWF Championship shot soon, in the next thirty days, or he will quit the WWF, and when he quits, he will chase Mr McMahon down, and kill him. The crowd cheered, Undertaker stating that tonight we will see the "Phenom" demonstrate this as he takes on Mankind and annihilates. 4) WWF Intercontinental Championship: D-Lo Brown (c) (w/Mark Henry) vs X-Pac (w/Chyna) vs Ken Shamrock |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The fighting champion of the Nation, D-Lo Brown was here to take on not one man, but two as the former WWF Intercontinental Champion, Ken Shamrock was out to try and take the title back from Brown, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" having already engaged in a brutal brawl with Dan Severn earlier tonight. Brown tried to make Shamrock and X-Pac fight it out, X-Pac managing to gain a lot of offence being somewhat quicker than the mixed martial-artist, Shamrock. Brown attempting to step in for a few sneaky near falls, before Shamrock took Brown down with the belly-to-back suplex. Shamrock tried the Ankle Lock, Brown in agony but X-Pac nailed a spinning wheel kick on Shamrock! He nailed the X-Factor on Shamrock before Mark Henry got into the ring, body slamming X-Pac! He splashed him before D-Lo went up top and nailed the Frog Splash on X-Pac for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Intercontinental Champion: D-Lo Brown @ 8:10 [**3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as D-Lo Brown celebrated his win, Ken Shamrock storming up the rampway. X-Pac remained down as "Sexual Chocolate" Mark Henry joined D-Lo in the ring, Chyna then getting into the ring and giving Mark several forearms! Henry fell through the ropes as D-Lo stepped out of the ring! Chyna aided to X-Pac. Kane was shown in the backstage area as he was standing with Paul Bearer, Bearer telling the "Big Red Machine" that he is more deserving of a WWF Championship match, not The Undertaker. Not Mankind. He's the number one contender. A vignette aired, promoting WWF War Zone: the video game, now available for the PlayStation. -- Commercial Break --Stone Cold Steve Austin was shown sitting in the backstage area with a can of beer on a lawn deck chair, the "Texas Rattlesnake" reading the newspaper in front of a television as the WWF Champion just shook his head as he heard about how the Undertaker, Mankind and Kane were all vying for title opportunities. The theme of the New Age Outlaws hit as the crowd cheered, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg Jesse James made their way out to the ring, the WWF Tag Team Champions talking about how they are about to embark upon their second of many open challenges against two former farmers that suddenly became rich! They were out here to have fun and kick some fellow southeners' ass! 5) WWF Tag Team Championship: The New Age Outlaws (c) vs Southern Justice |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The New Age Outlaws were out in their second title defence after last week's comedy moment where they defeated the Hardy Boys in an amusing effort. Billy Gunn and Jesse James teamed up to take on the larger Dennis Knight, Mark Canterbury getting the tag and Southern Justice showed that they were much better than they were last time they were in the WWF as the Godwinns. Canterbury and Knight double-teamed Billy, connecting with a double suplex and then a powerbomb, preparing the Southern Discomfort (double reverse DDT) on Gunn just for Road Dogg to chop block Canterbury in the leg. Billy rolled Canterbury up for a cheap three count. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners and STILL WWF Tag Team Champions: The New Age Outlaws @ 4:41 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The New Age Outlaws celebrated the win to a mixed reaction, Southern Justice chasing the Outlaws out of the ring! The Outlaws backed up the rampway before turning around and getting Sabu dive on them from the TitanTron! The crowd chanted 'holy sh*t' as Rob Van Dam then climbed down the stage, RVD and Sabu here and they seemed to be after the WWF Tag Team Champions once again! -- Commercial Break --A vignette aired, showing a new WWF superstar by the name of Tiger Ali Singh arrive in the United States from India, and how he came from foreign royalty to be taught the American way, and how he loves America. Tiger Ali Singh is coming soon. We return to RAW is WAR as "Double J" approached Mr McMahon in the office where fellow Corporation members were sat, all of them watching RAW on a television set, and Jeff Jarrett told Vince that it would be a great idea if he got a rematch with Owen Hart. Vince seemed intrigued, Jarrett stating that Owen's WWF European Championship should be on the line. Vince laughed, telling Jarrett to say no more, Jarrett and Owen to face off at SummerSlam! But he also says that since John Tenta wants to make a good impression in his debut, Tenta will face the "Black Hart" this Sunday on HeAT! Jarrett grinned. 6) Steven Regal vs TAKA Michinoku |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] TAKA Michinoku and Steven Regal, both amazing talents from different parts of the world outside of the United States, both of which very gifted and coming off of massive matches. For the "Lord of Lords", it was for him to defeat Michinoku after defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin last week on RAW. For TAKA, to avenge the loss to Abismo Negro in that amazing encounter last night on Sunday Night HeAT. It was hard for Regal, as Michinoku went all out on speed, managing to catch Regal off-guard. Michinoku tried the Michinoku Driver but the "Lord of Lords" managed to slip out, nailing the Regal Cutter. Regal started striking Michinoku with some stiff Japanese-style punches, forearms and kicks; Michinoku somehow fighting back with a springboard moonsault. The fans were ready for Michinoku to win with the Michinoku Driver but as he went for a top rope moonsault, Regal moved and he applied the Regal Stretch; Michinoku submitting. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Steven Regal @ 4:20 [**1/2] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Steven Regal celebrated his win, the "Lord of Lords" waving at the fans in spite. Regal went to leave when suddenly Stone Cold Steve Austin came out, the glass shattering and the WWF Champion got into a fist fight with the "Lord of Lords" at ringside! Austin tossed Regal into the steel steps before being jumped by Jeff Jarrett! Jarrett and Austin traded blows, John Tenta then arriving and he gave Austin the splash! The "Texas Rattlesnake" was down as the new-formed Corporation left. At that moment, Steve Austin tried to get up before the theme of the "Deadman" hit, and the Undertaker was to make his way out to the ring to take on Mankind in the main event, and the "Lord of Darkness" stormed to the ring, grabbing Stone Cold by the throat and giving the WWF Champion a Tombstone Piledriver! Undertaker rolled his eyes as the theme of Mankind hit. -- Commercial Break --An advertisement aired, promoting Sunday Night HeAT this weekend, featuring Owen Hart face John Tenta; Scorpio to take on Savio Vega; Stone Cold Steve Austin in action with Steven Regal once again; plus Dan Severn will be in action! All from 6PM on USA Network. Shawn Michaels was shown in D-Generation X's locker room, trying to fight through the New Age Outlaws, Chyna and X-Pac to get to Triple H! Also a sea of officials were flooding the locker room as well! HBK was finally restrained as Hunter told him he would kill him if he fought him! 7) The Undertaker vs Mankind |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was intended to be an epic rematch of their Over the Edge and King of the Ring encounters, but the lack of stipulations had these two arch rivals restricted. The "Lord of Darkness" and the deranged Mankind traded furious lefts and rights, both men trying to get the better of the other, and during this match it would be revealed that Stone Cold Steve Austin will be in action against Steven Regal on Sunday Night HeAT, a rematch from RAW is WAR two weeks ago. The "Deadman" was worked over as Mankind tried to dislocate the shoulder somehow, ramming 'Taker's arm into the ring post repeatedly. Mankind and Undertaker's maniacal behavior would lead to the finish though, as Undertaker connected with a Chokeslam, the "Lord of Darkness" spotting Stone Cold Steve Austin on the rampway and inviting him to come and fight! Austin darted into the ring and traded blows with 'Taker causing the disqualification! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: The Undertaker @ 7:13 by disqualification [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker went at it, trading furious blows before Mankind climbed into the ring, 2x4 in hand and he cracked the "Lord of Darkness" in the back of the head! Stone Cold then gave Mankind the Stunner as Austin then turned around to get the choke grip by Kane! The "Big Red Machine" then given the Stunner! Austin stood tall, raising his middle fingers to the crowd, the WWF Champion again in the midst of the title hunt, RAW is WAR going off the air.[/center][/font]
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Post by chaz on Jul 25, 2011 16:59:25 GMT -5
I don't know whether I like the plot behind Triple H/Shawn Michaels and their feud. I understand you want to be edgy but it's taking it a bit too far to exploit someone's real life "demons" and use them on TV. Plus, this is information you wouldn't release publicly for fear of viewer backlash and even criminal charges.
Aside from the Stooges, I think your choice for Vince's entourage is a little odd, especially Jarrett and Regal.
Happy to see Edge win. Downward Spiral! The post-match stuff was fine.
The Severn/Shamrock stuff is cool. I hope you go with some innovative contests and stipulations for these two to take part in e.g. the Lions Den match.
Vader over Snow is common sense. The Val/Snow stuff got a chuckle out of me, I don't know whether it's intended to be comedic.
The "Corporation" promo was a little long-winded and hard to follow, but read twice it gets the message across. Slaughter coming out is a little disappointing, yet fun at the same time. Would have expected to have seen Austin instead.
I enjoyed the Rock/Owen match. Surprised nobody has ever paired Rock and Rikishi before. It's a decent combo, I must say. Don't think Runnels is big enough to be mixing with these guys tbh.
A short and simple Undertaker promo but it was awesome. "He will chase Mr. McMahon down and kill". Hell to the yeah. So much potential for Undertaker during this period. I hope you utilise him well. Looking forward to seeing him face Mankind.
Ugh. D'Lo = bad IC Champ. I'd love to have seen Shamrock and Severn feud over it, or even X-Pac taking it back to DX for some credibility within the group that is overshadowed by the feud between Triple H/Shawn Michaels.
Predictable win for the Outlaws. Dislike the ECW guys still being around.
Yes! Tiger Ali Singh has potential for some interesting angles. Blow your nose on the American flag for $1000!
Regal/TAKA would probably have been an amazing match. Shame it was only 4 minutes. Does the job of having Regal go over, but a victory over Austin should be followed up strongly and it's not here.
Ah, the post-match stuff with Austin makes sense. Overpowered by the Corporation is great for story development.
I like 'Taker coming out, but I feel this segment would have been more effective if 'Taker didn't "storm out", but rather stalked a physically beaten Austin. It fits his character much, much better.
I loved the main event and show conclusion. I sense a fatal-four-way for SummerSlam AND the possibility of Austin losing his belt there. One little thing I would have changed here was having Undertaker spot Austin on the ramp. In my head I see Austin entering from the crowd and getting Undertaker as he's vunerable. That's the way I remember Austin, just like at the Royal Rumble '98. His character was smart and would find a way to get at you.
A decent show overall. The build for SummerSlam is definitely underway.
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Post by duan on Jul 25, 2011 17:10:17 GMT -5
RAW 08/03/98 Still my favorite diary on the board. Have been reading, here is my reply for Raw. Interesting segment with Triple H & Michaels. This leaves me wondering if we will ever get a straight segment with them face to face instead of separated. Also really dislike Michaels admitting his demons. This Oddities/Edge situation gets more complicated with Kurrgan returning and the Headbangers now involved. What happened to the DOA? The Severn/Shamrock stuff was bound to happen. Glad Vader got the win, but this whole Snow/Venis stuff is crazy. Don't know if I like it so much. Pretty makeshift Corporation if you ask me. Tenta just re-debuted, Regal just debuted and Jarrett isn't fully over yet. You need a major player in there. The crowd would not really care for any of these guys but McMahon. Now the Rock is going after the European Championship? Where does this leave Jarrett? Powerful Taker promo about killing McMahon. D'Lo going over made the show. Hopefully he gets a decent sized run. Loved WWF War Zone: The Video Game; it was the shit. Now where does Kane fit? Sabu & RVD back?! Let's see if you throw the belts back on them. Jarrett/Owen? Why no Rock? He just beat Owen! Regal squash is expected to try and get him over quickly. Man, the WWF Title scene has blown up. Hopefully you make the right calls going into Summerslam. Solid show, but not your best I'd say.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 25, 2011 18:39:09 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 30th July 1998[/size]
-- You can see my review of Sunday Night HeAT and RAW is WAR here.
-- The Rock 'n' Roll Express & Phil LaFon and Doug Furnas have all been released from their contracts. Current estimates state that the creative team had nothing for them. The two teams have simply trailed on Shotgun Saturday Night in recent weeks/months.
-- There have been several plans through creative on who to focus on pushing to the WWF Championship scene following SummerSlam. Currently, creative are big fans of Triple H and The Rock, but are also still wanting to give Owen Hart a WWF Championship reign.
-- The World Wrestling Federation has suffered as of late from various television companies around the world complaining about the risque nature of RAW is WAR and WWF programming. This has become evident with more edgier language and storylines, increased violence and blood, and pornography on television.
-- Rob Van Dam and Sabu are the final team of the ECW/New Age Outlaws rivalry, and are expected to feud the Outlaws into a WWF Tag Team Championships match at SummerSlam. Van Dam and Sabu have both signed onto one year deals, meaning that even after SummerSlam or whenever their feud with the Outlaws ends, they will remain in the company.
-- WWF RAW is WAR beat WCW Monday Nitro with a 4.9 rating to 4.2.
-- In an update of pay-per-view buyrates in 1998, WWF on pay-per-view have received the buyrates as followed: - Royal Rumble 98' - 0.97 - No Way Out of Texas: In Your House - 0.52 - WrestleMania XIV - 2.3 - Unforgiven: In Your House - 0.59 - Over the Edge: In Your House - 0.58 - King of the Ring 98' - 1.1 - Fully Loaded: In Your House (early estimate) - 0.8
-- WWF has SummerSlam: Highway to Hell on 08/31/98. The current card appears as: - Owen Hart vs Jeff Jarrett for the WWF European Championship - TBA
-- In results from RAW is WAR on 08/03/98: - Edge def. Gangrel - Vader def. Al Snow - The Rock def. Owen Hart - D-Lo Brown def. X-Pac & Ken Shamrock to retain the WWF Intercontinental title - The New Age Outlaws def. Southern Justice to retain the WWF Tag Team titles - Steven Regal def. TAKA Michinoku - The Undertaker def. Mankind by DQ
-- In results from Monday Nitro on 08/03/98: - Diamond Dallas Page def. The Barbarian - Psychosis vs Tokyo Magnum; no contest - Brian Adams def. Jim Duggan - Eddie Guerrero def. Juventud Guerrera - Lizmark Jr def. Stevie Ray by count-out - Curt Hennig def. Konnan - Rey Mysterio Jr def. Chris Jericho - The Giant & Scott Hall def. Sting & Bret Hart by DQ [/font]
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 26, 2011 19:13:25 GMT -5
HBK/HHH is heating up more and more, fine start to the show as it different then the usual Austin/McMahon/Taker stuff. Edge win is fine. I don’t like Kurrgan as he offers nothing to the WWF. I really hope we don’t see a Severn/Shamrock UFC type match here. That Venis segment was really, really odd to me. Fine promo to debut the Corporation, and I like the guys in the stable. DQ finish for Rock/Owen was a bit odd, and the idea of a Dustin/Rock feud doesn’t interest me in the slightest. A big win for d’Lo as he gets some momentum as the IC Champion. Ugh, Sabu/RVD going after the titles again… no need for that to happen. Regal wrestling Taka is really unfortunate. He beat Austin last week and wrestles a low midcard guy. At least he had some kind of interaction with Austin, but was destroyed. Lackluster follow up on Regal’s debut, in my opinion. Typical DQ finish to finish off the main event and Austin standing tall is okay, but the dude just got destroyed by the new Corporation the last segment. That seemed a bit odd. I didn’t really like this episode all that much.
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Post by Rule 30 on Jul 26, 2011 19:55:48 GMT -5
WWF Raw is War Good opening segment. Wish you could steer away from the drugs a little more though. Nice to see HBK one up D-Generation X this time around. I hope you add a bigger star to the Corporation other than McMahon. I feel like you might have pulled the trigger a little too early for the group, perhaps in another month or two it would have been better. Ha ha, we both had the same opening contest. Good victory for Edge. I have no interest in Kurrgan, really. At least he won't be dancing. I hope. I love the idea of a Dan Severn and Ken Shamrock feud. I hope they don't have a Lion's Den match or whatever. So happy you look to be pushing Vader. The fact that he lost to guys like Al Snow, Bradshaw(1998 version), and Marc Mero was horrible. The Val Venis and Al Snow feud might be the weirdest thing I've ever seen in a (good) diary. Hopefully it is over quickly, though. I can't see Jeff Jarrett in a suit. lol. Good promo from the Corporation. I kinda chuckled at the thought of a brawl between Vince McMahon and Sgt. Slaughter. Nice to see you're starting to mold Rock into his charismatic self. Good win for The Rock, even if it was a DQ. Are we going to get Rock/Runnels at Summerslam? That would only be decent at best. Hey, I'm not a fan of the storyline, but I'm fan of Al Snow being a heel. Loved that Undertaker promo, even if it was about two minutes. Great triple threat match. Might have been the best move to have D-Lo Brown retain the title. Would hate it if he lost it only two months. I wonder who will challenge him for the title next. A fatal four way at Summerslam would be HUGE. I hope we see the leg drop through a table at some point. Obvious result in The New Age Outlaws title defense. Oh sh*t great appearance from Rob Van Dam and Sabu! A match at Summerslam should be great, hopefully The Outlaws retain, though. Tiger Ali Singh's debut should be interesting. I bet Steven Regal versus TAKA Michinoku would be a good match, decent win for Steve Regal. Nice aftermath and I liked the attack from The Undertaker. Loving HBK trying to get to Triple H all night, but only to blocked off. I can't wait to finally see them go at it. Finally, a good main event with despite Austin's interference. Good aftermath and I'm looking forward to whatever you have in store at Summerslam. Overall, it was a decent show.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 26, 2011 19:59:25 GMT -5
| WWF Shotgun Saturday Night: Saturday 8th August 1998 |
[/b][/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] San Diego, California - San Diego Sports Arena [/center][/td][/tr][/table] [/center][/td][td] Match Result[/td][td] Time[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 1) [/right][/td][td] The Hardy Boys def. The Mid-South Connection after the neckbreaker by Matt on Bob.[/td][td] 3:49[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 2) [/right][/td][td] Too Much def. Steve Blackman and Mr Aguila after the Tornado DDT by Taylor on Aguila.[/td][td] 5:14[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 3) [/right][/td][td] Yoshihiro Tajiri and Shoichi Funaki def. The Rock 'n' Roll Express after the roll-up on Morton by Funaki.[/td][td] 3:31[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 4) [/right][/td][td] The Disciples of the Apocalypse def. Matthew Bell and Stewart James after the powerbomb by Skull on James.[/td][td] 1:52[/td][/tr] [tr][td] 5) [/right][/td][td] Dustin Runnels def. The Godfather after the Curtain Call.[/td][td] 4:02[/td][/tr][/table][/center]
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Post by DTP. on Jul 27, 2011 14:51:37 GMT -5
| WWF Sunday Night HeAT: Sunday 9th August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] San Diego, California - San Diego Sports Arena [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] The video package to Sunday Night HeAT aired, as Michael Cole and Shane McMahon introduce us to Sunday Night HeAT, talking about RAW is WAR and much of the build leading up to SummerSlam in three weeks time.
1) Non-Title Match: Owen Hart vs John Tenta (w/Jeff Jarrett) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] An interesting match to kick off Sunday Night HeAT as the WWF European Champion will put the WWF European Championship on the line in a Fully Loaded rematch against Jeff Jarrett at SummerSlam, but first we were to have the "Black Hart" try and get retribution on the man that returned to the World Wrestling Federation last Sunday on HeAT and attacked Owen, John Tenta. Tenta had Jarrett with him, both men apart of a tiny coalition with Vince McMahon recently. Owen got in many kicks to the legs of the massive Tenta, the "Black Hart" using his speed to oppose Tenta's raw power and size. Tenta tossed Owen around the ring and headbutted him, Tenta definitely seeming to have the obvious advantage. Tenta prepared to bounce off the ropes, finally going for the Avalanche, Vader suddenly rushing to the ring and clotheslining Tenta down! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: John Tenta @ 4:35 by disqualification [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader scared Jeff Jarrett away from the ring, Vader hitting the Vader Bomb on Tenta! Vader aided to the "Black Hart" as he had saved the WWF European Champion from the Avalanche! -- Commercial Break --In the backstage area Jeff Jarrett was shown with John Tenta clutching his ribs as "Double J" was yelling to Mr McMahon and Jim Cornette about what happened with Vader. Vince finally tells Jarrett to calm down, saying that he'd deal with Vader tomorrow night on RAW is WAR. In the corridor, Stone Cold Steve Austin was shown as he was interviewed by Kevin Kelly about his rematch with Steven Regal tonight. The WWF Champion mentioned that nobody would get in his way of kicking the "Lord of Lords"' yellow-bellied ass all around that arena tonight, and he'd personally destroy the Corporation one by one until he has Vince McMahon at the core. And that's the bottom line because Stone Cold said so! We return to RAW is WAR as Tom Brandi was in the ring, the "Sincere" Brandi with a microphone as he talked in Italian stereotype about how he is the greatest man in the World Wrestling Federation from Europe, and it's a travesty that the champion of Europe is a man that can't beat a freak like John Tenta! Brandi states that his new start is now, and he has opened a challenge invitational for anybody on the WWF roster to answer! 2) Dan Severn vs Tom Brandi |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Dan Severn did not give Tom Brandi much chance at all, as The Beast powered Brandi around the ring using several variations of the suplex, the "Sincere" definitely not knowing what he had gotten himself into. Severn showed why he is fearless in in the ring, especially with the increased intensity with Ken Shamrock, both from the world of mixed-martial arts. Brandi got in two dropkicks and several lefts and rights, but Severn caught Brandi off-guard with the Beast Choker, Brandi tapping out quickly. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Dan Severn @ 1:48 [N/A] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Dan Severn celebrated his win to cheers, the Beast standing over the "Sincere" Tom Brandi and showing everybody he did not enjoy Brandi's ruthless effort. The theme of Ken Shamrock then hit as the "World's Most Dangerous Man" came out to the rampway, saying that he's not one for talking but Dan Severn is a man that he has fought so many times in the past week; on the streets, in the arena, in the ring. And so he wants to take him on at SummerSlam in a submission match! Severn nods his head, then yelling for Shamrock to come and get him some! Shamrock then darted to the ring, both men tackling each other and trying to apply submissions to each other, security getting involved and once again breaking these two maniacs up! -- Commercial Break --We cut to the backstage area as Dan Severn was shown walking through the backstage area after that fight with Ken Shamrock, just for Shamrock to jump the Beast again! The "World's Most Dangerous Man" and the Beast had to be seperated again as both men cussed at each other, these two not being able to get enough of each other! [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Light heavyweight action as Scorpio was attacked by Savio Vega last Saturday night on Shotgun, Savio seemingly out to get retribution on Scorpio for causing the downfall of Los Boricuas. Savio has been in Puerto Rico since the dissolving of Los Boricuas, and is the last Boricua left. The competition in the light heavyweight scene has been increasing as of late, as Yoshihiro Tajiri was shown watching this match from the backstage area. Scorpio tried to get the win easily with roll ups and small packages just for Vega to kick out and go back straight on the attack. Vega soon prepared for the spinning heel kick, Scorpio dodging it and nailing Vega with a springboard senton! This got Scorpio the win. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Scorpio @ 5:11 [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Scorpio celebrated his win over Savio Vega before he was interrupted by a vignette promoting the debut of Tiger Ali Singh. We hear the theme of Sable as she came out with Sunny, both women in luscious bikinis as Sunny had a water gun and she began to talk about how Jacqueline and Luna Vachon have both been all up in their business as of late, and have been trying to expose Sable to the world naked. But the fact is, Jackie and Luna are not good enough, and so it is time that Sunny and Sable attempt to go after them! Sable challenged Jackie and Luna to a tag team swimsuit match tomorrow on RAW where only water guns are legal! The two blondes leave happily. Stone Cold Steve Austin is shown walking through the backstage area, and the WWF Champion will take on the "Lord of Lords" Steven Regal, next! -- Commercial Break --4) Non-Title: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Steven Regal |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] It was RAW is WAR two weeks ago that Steven Regal made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation and shocked sports entertainment by defeating the WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin. But this was to be interesting as the "Texas Rattlesnake" was out to get retribution on the "Lord of Lords", and Steven Regal seemed pretty confident going into it, once again wrestling Steve Austin with mat-based moves, working the neck and spine of the WWF Champion. Austin soon fought back though, using his hard-hitting strategy, the "Texas Rattlesnake" managing to kick Regal in the corner and he went for the Stunner just for Regal to turn it into the Regal Cutter! Regal went for the Regal Stretch but Austin rolled into a small package, Austin winning! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin @ 7:33 [**3/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Stone Cold Steve Austin celebrated his win to cheers before Steven Regal tried jumping the WWF Champion after the bell! The "Lord of Lords" was furious for suffering his first loss in the World Wrestling Federation, but the "Texas Rattlesnake" planted Regal with the Stunner! Austin celebrated until Mr McMahon walked out onto the rampway, sarcastically clapping Austin as McMahon told Austin that he did another passable job on Steven Regal. But regarding SummerSlam, and regarding the number one contender situation, he will reveal what the plan of action for SummerSlam will be, and Austin better be ready because it will not be an easy match! McMahon leaves as Austin looked ready. In the parking lot we suddenly go to Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn as they were fighting once again, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" and the Beast seperated by security again, as Severn almost got ran down by a car! Sunday Night HeAT went off the air.[/font][/center]
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Post by Rated R on Jul 27, 2011 15:38:00 GMT -5
RAW:
- Great opening segment, I'm loving the Triple H/ Shawn Michaels feud right now, incorporating Michaels former drug use just pushes it to the next level, really adding a great personal element to the whole thing. Also, I loved X-Pac's constant interference finally resulting in a kick to the face. So overdue. - Edge taking on Gangrel is awesome considering Edge's actual alignment with him back in the early days. Edge going over was the right move. I can't really say I'm thrilled over Kurrgan's appearance, the guy doesn't interest me. - Good solid win for Vader here, although I'm not sure giving Snow the loss was a good move. You should be making him look like a strong heel instead of squashing him like this. Weird segment with Venis, despite what you might think Head is not an attractive object to most people Dan. - Woo, Corporation time. Classic stable with a decent collection of talent so far, I can see a few big names being made if booked properly. - I don't know if Rock going for the European title is the best option with him, he should be properly working the upper card by now. Hopefully that's the route your going down and this is just a one off match. Runnels interference keeps both men looking strong, so bravo for that. - D-Lo going over seemed rather obvious, I couldn't see him dropping it to Shamrock or X-Pac right now. Weird finish and even weirder aftermath since both D-Lo and X-Pac are part of heel factions. - NAO were always taking this one but at least you gave it a cheap finish, I was a little worried you'd ruin the whole retooling so early. RVD & Sabu back is great, hopefully they take the titles this time around. - Solid win for Regal, I usually don't like immediate pushes but for Regal I am psyched. I doubt it'll happen but this legit becomes the greatest diary ever if Regal wins the WWF Championship. - Undertaker/ Mankind is a massive main event for RAW. The cheap endind was the only way this one could really work but I'm a bit surprised that Austin showed up when he was just taken out by the Corporation AND Taker. Still, the way you've built up the WWF Championship hunt is interesting, can't wait to see where it goes for Summerslam.
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Post by Bob Bob Bobelow on Jul 28, 2011 18:15:43 GMT -5
Tena/Owen would be an odd match. A possible Vader/Tenta feud could be interesting, but I would have to think that Tenta would come out on top since he just returned. Severn squash works, I guess. Shamrock/Severn in a submission match is a good call. Scorpio wins a match! I doubt he gets any relevant push, wish is a shame. I really disliked Regal losing to Austin so soon after beating him. I wish he didn’t wrestle Austin for awhile and could’ve built up a title match on RAW between both men which would’ve been awesome. This just seemed a little rush and now Regal most likely gets pushed down the card. Interested to see who Austin wrestles at SummerSlam.
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Post by Rule 30 on Jul 28, 2011 19:52:24 GMT -5
WWF Sunday Night HeAT Owen Hart versus John Tenta would be a weird match. I couldn't really see it being that good. I do like Vader helping out Owen Hart. I could see Vader versus John Tenta being a good match. Decent squash victory for Dan Severn here. Shamrock versus Severn in a submission match should be some good stuff. Scorpio wins a match! That is some awesome stuff to see, hopefully he gets another shot at the Light Heavyweight Championship. I don't like Austin winning by a small package. That is not very Austin like that. I bet we will get a fatal four way match at Summerslam, it would be insane. Whoa, insane ending. Who would try to run over Dan Severn? I'm interested in this angle. Good show.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 28, 2011 20:10:48 GMT -5
| WWF RAW is WAR: Monday 10th August 1998 |
[/b][/color][/font][/td][/tr][tr][td] Omaha, Nebraska - Civic Auditorium [/center][/b][/color][/td][/tr][/table] The opening video package for RAW is WAR aired, as we cut to the live Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska for RAW, three weeks away from SummerSlam! Jim Ross and Jerry "the King" Lawler introduced us to the show as immediately Mankind began to make his way down the rampway to a mixed reaction.
Mankind sat down in the corner of a ring as the crowd continued to give him a mixed reaction, Mankind with a microphone in hand. He began to screech about conspiracies, and how nobody can ever be trusted here in the World Wrestling Federation. He's surrounded by natural freaks! Human beings that are given the dignity and pride of having nothing wrong with them, he's surrounded by empires, he's surrounded by other freaks. He talks about how he has lost so much hope in the past eight months. He has little care for anything right now, and the only thing he wants is to have that WWF Championship! It is his destiny to be the World Wrestling Federation's leader, and he's taken a lot of bumps and bruises. All of those are the sacrifices that Mick Foley is willing to take to get what is his! Suddenly Mr McMahon made his way to the ring to loud boos, the Chairman climbing into the ring and telling Mankind to get a hold of himself! He tells Mankind that he is an appalling excuse of a human being and he's being pathetic in this cry for attention out here! The crowd booed as McMahon slapped Mankind and told him that he's lucky that he still sees some form of respect for the deranged one. He tells Mankind that his destiny may become a reality, because he's sick and tired of Stone Cold Steve Austin, and on Sunday, August 31st 1998 at SummerSlam, we will see the "Texas Rattlesnake" defend the WWF Championship against Mankind, against Kane and against The Undertaker in a four-corner elimination match! The crowd roared as Mankind was suddenly interrupted by Kane's pyrotechnics, and Mankind was set off! Foley rolled out of the ring and grabbed a 2x4, rushing up the rampway and coming to blows with the "Big Red Machine"! The crowd cheered as McMahon had security break the brutes up!
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We return to RAW is WAR as Kane was shown tossing security guards into walls and away from him, Paul Bearer nearby. The "Big Red Machine" was irate as he wanted more of Mankind!
1) WWF Intercontinental Championship: D-Lo Brown (c) vs Ken Shamrock |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This one was a rematch from Fully Loaded: In Your House, as Ken Shamrock has been after that WWF Intercontinental Championship since he unfairly lost it to D-Lo Brown last June. Shamrock was hyped up as per usual, the "World's Most Dangerous Man" having gotten in three different brawls with Dan "the Beast" Severn last night on HeAT. D-Lo tried to go after the legs of Shamrock but Ken was far too explosive, side slamming Brown plenty of times and tackling him, soon preparing for the belly-to-back suplex but Brown broke it up with a big headbutt! Brown furthered it by holding the ropes as Shamrock tried to apply the Ankle Lock, and Shamrock just started laying lefts and rights into the Nation member until the official finally disqualified him! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner and STILL WWF Intercontinental Champion: D-Lo Brown @ 5:12 by disqualification [**1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as D-Lo Brown rolled out of the ring, the official having to carry Ken Shamrock off of Brown! Shamrock gave the referee the belly-to-back suplex as the WWF Intercontinental Champion headed for the backstage area, Shamrock snatching a microphone. He yelled that he honestly didn't care what happened, because all he has in mind, is kicking Dan Severn's ass! The crowd cheered as he yelled for Severn, only to get no reaction. The crowd booed as Shamrock says that this wasn't the last we'd hear from him tonight. We go to the backstage area where Triple H was shown talking to Chyna about Shawn Michaels, and how he's believing that Shawn Michaels will be here tonight, and so he plans on hanging out by the parking lot. The "Ninth Wonder of the World" tells Hunter that that may not be the smartest encounter, Triple H insisting as he headed for the parking lot. -- Commercial Break --We go to the backstage area as Kane was shown handcuffed in the boiler room, Paul Bearer kneeling down beside the "Big Red Machine" and telling Kane to try and calm down, because he could save his energy for later tonight. He's just spoken to Vince McMahon, and he's decided to make Mankind against Kane in a Hardcore match. Kane tensed up again as he squirmed, attempting to snap the handcuffs. We cut to the ring where the crowd were booing, the "Lord of Lords" Steven Regal and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett standing in the ring. Regal talked about what happened last night being a mere bad night for the Brit, and talking about how he'd tangle with Stone Cold Steve Austin and tie him up like a pretzel any time he wanted. Jeff Jarrett then spoke out about Owen Hart, and how the "Black Hart" has cost him so much stock in recent weeks, and for that he will make his life a living hell on August 31st, and take his WWF European Championship! 2) Jeff Jarrett (w/Steven Regal and Jim Cornette) vs Vader |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Vader has not been on such good terms with the Corporation, and has made that clear on many occasions this past few weeks, in fact it was Jeff Jarrett that cost him three months of action in the World Wrestling Federation, "Double J" taking Vader out with a guitar shot to the bad leg. The mastodon has been more brutal than ever since returning though, Jeff Jarrett having to evacuate the ring on various occasions. The first of two matches tonight, as "Double J"'s opponent for SummerSlam, Owen Hart takes on Steven Regal on Sunday Night HeAT, Sunday. "Double J" attempted to go for the leg again, Jim Cornette and Steven Regal serving as a great distraction throughout this match. Vader however managed to grab a hold of Cornette, giving him a big powerbomb; then giving Jarrett the Vader Bomb for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Vader @ 5:11 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Vader celebrated his win before Steven Regal jumped Vader with a pair of brass knuckles, repeatedly slamming them into the head of Vader! The crowd booed, the "Lord of Lords" getting Vader down to his knees, slamming the knuckles into his head repeatedly. Suddenly, Owen Hart hit the ring as the crowd roared, the Corporation members rolling out of the ring as quick as possible! Owen attended to Vader, and on Sunday he would get his hands on the "Lord of Lords"! We see John Tenta standing in the office of Mr McMahon, and McMahon talked to Tenta about how the Corporation needs to stand a big front against the opposition, and that's why Tenta has been assigned the special task of taking on Stone Cold Steve Austin tonight! Tenta tells McMahon that he will not let him down. -- Commercial Break --The crowd gave the New Age Outlaws a mixed reaction as the WWF Tag Team Champions began to make their way to the ring, Billy Gunn and Road Dogg Jesse James climbing into the ring and talking with dissatisfaction, talking about how they have to repeat something they did five months ago now, as it seems. Road Dogg notes that they already proved to be the most extreme tag team in the United States, in the World Wrestling Federation, even in professional wrestling! And now the same two Philadelphia bumtown heroes are back after the New Age Outlaws made a point of running them out! Jesse James talked about Rob Van Dam and Sabu, hands down one of the best contenders they've ever had as WWF Tag Team Champions. But they want a rematch? They can get a rematch! Gunn tells Sabu and Rob Van Dam that they will give them a fight, and they will run their asses out of the WWF once again! Suddenly ECW owner, Paul Heyman appeared on the TitanTron, on live webcam from Philadelphia as the Extreme Championship Wrestling runner told the Outlaws that he's watched them grow, and grow, and grow. But beating Rob Van Dam and Sabu in a two out of three falls match is not exactly 'extreme'. And that's why Heyman made an agreement with Mr McMahon, and that is, a match between RVD and Sabu and the Outlaws will happen, and it will be SummerSlam, and it will be for the titles, in a Ladder match! The crowd roared as the Outlaws looked annoyed, Heyman thanking the WWF fans for their time! Michael Cole is in the backstage area trying to get an interview with the WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin but Austin shoved him on his ass! Cole was left down as the "Texas Rattlesnake" faces John Tenta of the Corporation, next! -- Commercial Break --In the backstage area we see The Godfather as he was scheduled to take on the Mid-South Connection's Bob Holly later tonight, but they were shown talking to Bart Gunn and Bob Holly, Godfather and Mark Henry with three fine women in lingerie. They offered them the women for a night in exchange for a forfeit, and the Mid-South Connection high-fived, accepting the offer! 3) Non-Title Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs John Tenta |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The WWF Champion was here to take on the massive John Tenta twenty four hours after a hard-fought match with Steven Regal on Sunday Night HeAT. The "Texas Rattlesnake" got prepared with using agility against the massive John Tenta, Tenta using his power obviously against the WWF Champion. Austin tried the Lou Thesz Press but Tenta turned it into a spinebuster, Tenta targeting the ribs of the "Texas Rattlesnake". He went for the Big Splash on Austin but Austin dodged it, keeping Tenta grounded and on the floor! Austin soon attempted to go for the cover just for Tenta to get back up. Tenta had Austin in a precarious position, ready for an Avalanche in the corner, Austin dodged it and Tenta got nothing but turnbuckle, and the Stunner gave Austin the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin @ 4:34 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Stone Cold Steve Austin celebrated his win to loud cheers before the lights went out and a gong was heard! The crowd cheered as the "Lord of Darkness" was playing mind games with the "Texas Rattlesnake", the lights returning as Austin stood in the same ring as The Undertaker giving John Tenta the Chokeslam! The crowd cheered as 'Taker motioned the cut-throat to the WWF Champion, and 'Taker could be WWF Champion in twenty days! An advertisement aired, promoting WWF SummerSlam: Highway to Hell on Sunday, August 31st 1998 from New York City, New York, live on pay-per-view. Michael Cole was shown in the parking lot as he talked about how Triple H was out in the parking lot, seemingly waiting for his former friend, Shawn Michaels to arrive, and Hunter seemed to be all business. Hunter was asked about what he would do upon spotting Shawn Michaels. He tells Cole that he would demonstrate on him if he didn't get away from him! Hunter looked ticked off and Cole left, intimidated. -- Commercial Break --4) Val Venis vs Prince Albert (w/The Oddities) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] The Oddities accompanied Prince Albert, and you had to believe that the "Big Valbowski" was in a lot of trouble in this one. Val Venis tried to go for the fast route, quickly pounding away at Albert just for Albert to overpower him, and Venis started to be dominated by the gigantic Albert. Albert applied a choke grip which weakened down the "Big Valbowski", Venis attempted to fire back but Albert just kept regaining momentum, Albert nailing Venis with a big powerbomb and attempting to follow with the cover just for Venis to kick out! Val started to fight back, eventually knocking Albert off the top rope, Venis taking the opportunity to go up himself just for The Jackyl to get on the apron. Val grabbed him but Gangrel grabbed him by the foot and Venis took a nasty spill to the floor! Venis was counted out. [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: Prince Albert @ 4:41 by count-out [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Val Venis was dragged back out of the ring by Gangrel and Droz as Darren Drozdov gave Venis a heavy left hand! Gangrel went for the Impaler DDT, the Oddities tearing apart at the "Big Valbowski" until the Headbangers ran to the rescue! Mosh and Thrasher took out Gangrel and Drozdov, massive Kurrgan coming to ringside and giving Prince Albert a single handed chokeslam! The Oddities, Kurrgan and the Headbangers disappeared as Venis slowly got back up at ringside just to get knocked out by Al Snow with Head! The crowd booed as he rammed Head into Val's face, telling him what Venis did to Head and how Head was a shell of her former self thanks to Val Venis! X-Pac was shown talking to Chyna, Chyna telling X-Pac about her concern for Triple H. X-Pac told Chyna that he had Hunter's back, and if Shawn Michaels, or anybody for that matter, hurt Triple H, he'd hurt them. All of D-Generation X would. Chyna and X-Pac hugged it out before Mark Henry appeared with Rikishi Phatu, "Sexual Chocolate" simply laughing and calling X-Pac a queer before leaving with Phatu. X-Pac looked angry. We cut to Mr McMahon's office as McMahon, Jim Cornette, Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson, Steven Regal, Jeff Jarrett, John Tenta were all teamed up, McMahon talking about how he wants to rough Owen Hart up a lot tonight. He tells Jarrett that he counts on him to bring the WWF European Championship to the Corporation, and he had an inside source waiting to take the WWF Championship. McMahon said that he had an idea for next week though, and that was for Regal, Jarrett, Tenta and a new member of his group do battle with The Undertaker, Kane, Mankind and Stone Cold in an eight-man war of attrition match! -- Commercial Break --Edge was shown in a section of the crowd, as the mysterious Edge has been popping up in various crowds in recent WWF televised events. 5) Swimsuit Match: Sable and Sunny vs Luna Vachon and Jacqueline |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Four gorgeous women hooked it up in this tag team match as Sunny and Sable had previously defeated Luna Vachon and Jacqueline in a swimsuit tag team match at Fully Loaded: In Your House, the only weapons legal in this one being water pistols. Jacqueline accidentally got the referee at one point, and Sable and Sunny got the ring absolutely soaked as they pulled out water balloons from underneath the ring. The water was cold, and Luna tried to go after Sunny just for Sable to get involved, the Sable Bomb connecting for the three count! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Sunny and Sable @ 2:57 [1/4] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Sunny and Sable celebrated their win, Sable then going for the bikini top of Jacqueline but she managed to roll out of the ring! The two luscious blondes then left the ring with the water pistols to chase Jacqueline, soaking Jerry Lawler instead! The perverted Jerry Lawler was freezing as Sable and Sunny grinned, leaving mischievously. We see Dan Severn in the backstage area as he was shown walking fearlessly through the backstage area, the "Beast" then slapping Steve Blackman across the face and the two got into a brawl! The "Lethal Weapon" and the "Beast" took it to the floor with mat-based attacks, officials having to break them up until Ken Shamrock got involved as well! Shamrock accidentally hit Blackman and Blackman started attacking Shamrock! Severn left the scene as Shamrock and Blackman tore it up until officials seperated them. Severn has created tension! A vignette aired, promoting the America-loving Indian, Tiger Ali Singh. We catch a word with Dustin Runnels as he is shown clutching a crowbar, Kevin Kelly standing by and asking Runnels about his intentions on the Nation after the injury of his tag team partner and friend, Faarooq two weeks ago. Dustin tells Kelly that Faarooq suffered a broken collarbone in the attack by the Nation, and so he wants to take retribution. And he will begin to mark and take down every member of the Nation, especially The Rock. Why? Because he needs to know his role and shut his mouth! He tells us that tonight he will team up to take on the Nation with this man: TAKA Michinoku! -- Commercial Break --6) Southern Justice vs Kai En Tai (w/Yamaguchi) |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] An interesting situation as the new and improved Southern Justice took on the two best Japanese talents in the World Wrestling Federation today, consisting of WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, Yoshihiro Tajiri and Shoichi Funaki. Yamaguchi tried to get into the minds of Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight as they simply dominated Funaki in the opening minutes, but the hard-impact kicks of Tajiri took Canterbury down and Kai En Tai went to work, not allowing Canterbury to return to his feet. However soon enough he got the tag to Dennis Knight, and Knight and Canterbury repeatedly took out both members of Kai En Tai! Of course it wouldn't last, as they tried to go for Justice Served on Tajiri, Too Much hitting the ring and going after Southern Justice! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: Southern Justice @ 4:19 by disqualification [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd booed as Too Much started clubbing at Southern Justice, Mark Canterbury knocking Scott Taylor out! Brian Christopher tried faring with Dennis Knight but was given Justice Served, and Southern Justice had just taken out two tag teams! In the backstage area we see Triple H standing around when suddenly Shawn Michaels rushes from the distance, the "Heartbreak Kid" literally coming out of nowhere and laying into Hunter with lefts and rights! A tortured friendship, HBK refused to let Triple H off easily, tossing him into the side of a car and continuing the assault as he gave Hunter the Sweet Chin Music right onto the hood of the DX limousine! Shawn wasn't done yet though, as he gave Triple H a piledriver on top of the limo! HBK glared as Chyna and X-Pac drew close, Shawn telling them to stand back if they wanted their precious leader to be in bearable condition. He leaves, saying that this was just the beginning of Hell for Triple H! -- Commercial Break --We return to the parking lot where X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws were shown conducting traffic, Chyna kneeling by Triple H's side as many officials were nearby, Triple H positioned on a stretcher and placed in an ambulance, X-Pac saying that he was sick and tired of this happening, Shawn Michaels needs to accept that Triple H is the better man. X-Pac walked away as Chyna tried to calm him down. 7) The Rock and Rikishi Phatu vs Dustin Runnels and TAKA Michinoku |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] This was an interesting combination to oppose the Nation, as TAKA Michinoku and Dustin Runnels have never ever ran into each other in the past. TAKA Michinoku flew around the ring in this one, catching the "Brahma Bull" off guard well, Michinoku and Dustin Runnels serving as a solid big-man and little-man team against the Nation. Rikishi Phatu soon caught TAKA off-guard and worked over him, trying to give Michinoku the Banzai Drop and destroy his ribs, but Dustin ran in and made the save; Runnels with a running bulldog on Phatu! Rock tried the Rock Bottom on Runnels but he gave him the Curtain Call, Michinoku nailing a springboard moonsault on Rikishi for the win! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winners: TAKA Michinoku and Dustin Runnels @ 5:06 [**] [/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] The crowd cheered as Dustin Runnels picked up his crowbar and slammed it over the skull of Rikishi Phatu, Phatu collapsing to the floor through the ropes as Dustin threatened The Rock! Runnels and TAKA Michinoku celebrated as Rock remained seated in fear of Runnels! An advertisement aired, promoting WWF Sunday Night HeAT this weekend, as this episode we will see Owen Hart take on Steven Regal, plus The Undertaker will take on John Tenta, Tom Brandi will present his open challenge once again, and Abismo Negro will fight in the air with Brian Christopher! All this Sunday from 6PM on the USA Network! -- Commercial Break --8) Hardcore Match: Kane (w/Paul Bearer) vs Mankind |
[/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr] [tr][td] There was expectations for this to be an all-out fight between Kane and Mankind, and Mankind had a lot of cruel intentions for the "Big Red Machine"; all of which, Kane seemed to absorb and ignore! Kane dished the pain to Mankind as he tossed Mankind around the ring and dropped him with a sidewalk slam. Kane soon dropped Mankind with the Tombstone Piledriver, instead deciding to manipulate the deranged one and not go for the pin! Mankind screeched as Kane choked him, then tossing him to ringside. The "Big Red Machine" picked up a steel chair and slammed it right against the skull of Mankind, Mankind trying to mount a comeback with a 2x4 to the face of Kane! Mankind tried to remove the mask of the "Big Red Machine" but suddenly the lights went out! We returned to the ring as Kane had just vanished, instead Mankind and The Undertaker trading blows! [/center][/td][/tr] [tr][td] Winner: No Contest @ 5:27 [**1/4] [/size][/b][/color][/center][/font][/td][/tr][/table] Mankind and The Undertaker traded lefts and rights as Paul Bearer was left at ringside shocked! The "Deadman" gave Mankind a Tombstone Piledriver before Stone Cold Steve Austin arrived at the scene, the "Texas Rattlesnake" coming to lefts and rights with the "Lord of Darkness", RAW is WAR going off the air! [/center][/font]
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Post by duan on Jul 28, 2011 23:38:10 GMT -5
RAW 8/10/98 HIGHLY anticipating this show; let's see how you do man. Solid opening promo; Mankind came off as legit crazy here. For some reason, I still see Austin retaining at Summerslam even with all those obstacles. Awesome to see D'Lo retain again and to give Shamrock some fury and get DQ'ed. Shamrock/Severn; I'm already sick of it. Triple H heading for the lot...should be awesome! Kane handcuffed? Pretty extreme. Still don't like the thrown together Corporation to be honest. SCORE! Vader win. Regal is becoming a real threat now if you asked me; now I would start accepting him into this roster. Tenta is meh if you ask me. LADDER MATCH! Awesome and I love Heyman from Satellite. You are playing this angle nicely. haha at Cole. I LOVE IT! Godfather exchanging a women for a win. Obvious Stone Cold over Tenta and Taker build up afterward is good. Venis being counted out is okay I guess, but I really despise this Al Snow angle. I feel its useless. X-Pac queer? Don't like that so much. Wonder who this new member is...Yawn; this women's stuff is boring already. Throwing Steve Blackman into the feud won't do it any good, in my opinion. Interesting Runnels segment. Southern Justice becoming an actual threat is entertaining. Michaels attack is awesome; really love the end of the segment. WHAT. You had Dustin Runnels & TAKA go over?! I am shocked. Explosive main event, in usual Attitude fashion. Better RAW this week, looking forward to the next edition Dan.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2011 10:03:18 GMT -5
Been lacking in the reply department for this one, as I have been following your WWE 2011 diary more closely, so I decided to check this one out once again. Awesome way to open the show with Mankind. Big main event for SummerSlam, don't know who will come out on top. I must say, you capture Vince McMahon's character brilliantly in his promos. Not sure about your decision to open the show with the IC title match, but I guess it gets the crowd excited. Decent match, not a fan of how DLo got DQ'd, but oh well. Shamrock/Severn is gonna be good. Good match between Vader and Double J. I cannot tell you how much I hate the nickname "Lord of Lords", tbh. Holy crap, huge promo with the New Age Outlaws and Heyman showing up on the titantron was amazing. The ladder match will be gold, but I don't see RVD and Sabu winning just yet. No surprise Steve Austin defeated Tenta, the finish was pulled off great. Classic Undertaker! Not much to say about the Venis and Albert match. Can't stop laughing at Henry calling X Pac a queer. Interesting segment with Vince and his stooges. I wonder who this mystery guy is? Big main event booked for next week! Hmmm, Edge showing up lately is odd, wonder where you'll go with that. The swimsuit match was what it was. An ok tag team match to say the least, no surprising you put Southern Justice over in this one. Now we see Shawn Michaels show up! Crazy segment and I'm loving this DX vs. Shawn Michaels feud. Hmmm, interesting decision to have Runnels and Michinoku win over The Rock and Rikishi, but it does build the feud a little bit. Hopefully you break The Rock away from the NOD sometime soon. Main event definitely did not dissapoint, and Taker making a surprise appearance was crazy. Great finish to RAW, and this episode was full of build towards SummerSlam. Good stuff, Dan, good stuff.
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Post by DTP. on Jul 30, 2011 15:34:35 GMT -5
THE BRIT REPORT[/color][/size] Presented by Mike Potter on Thursday 13th August 1998[/size]
-- You can see my review of Sunday Night HeAT and RAW is WAR here.
-- Rumours have it that there will be more members of the Corporation yet to come. In addition, more factions are scheduled to form, meaning that one or few may disband.
-- Apparently Paul Heyman's appearance was the idea of WWF management. Rob Van Dam and Sabu have been signed to contracts, but apparently the Sandman has also been signed by the World Wrestling Federation. Speaking of RVD and Sabu, their final match in the trilogy pay-per-view series with the New Age Outlaws concludes at SummerSlam in a tag team ladder match. It should be a match of the year candidate, looking at the skill in the ring. This will also draw to a close the WWF and ECW working agreement.
-- A light-heavyweight based television programme has officially been set in stone, and will take place on Friday afternoons at 5PM Eastern. The debut is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 16th 1998 on USA.
-- WCW Monday Nitro beat WWF RAW is WAR with a 4.7 rating to 4.49.
-- WWF has SummerSlam: Highway to Hell on 08/31/98. The current card appears as: - Steve Austin vs The Undertaker vs Mankind vs Kane in a Four-Corner Elimination match for the WWF Championship - The New Age Outlaws vs Rob Van Dam and Sabu for the WWF Tag Team Championships in a Ladder match - Owen Hart vs Jeff Jarrett for the WWF European Championship - Ken Shamrock vs Dan Severn in a Shoot match - More TBA
-- In results from WCW Road Wild on 08/08/98: - Meng def. The Barbarian - Public Enemy def. Alex Wright & Disco Inferno in a Street Fight - Perry Saturn def. Raven in a No Disqualification, No Count Out match - Rey Mysterio Jr def. Psychosis - Stevie Ray def. Chavo Guerrero Jr - Rick Steiner vs Scott Steiner; no contest - Steve McMichael def. Brian Adams - Juventud Guerrera def. Chris Jericho to win the WCW World Cruiserweight title - Goldberg def. The Giant, Lex Luger, Sting, Scott Norton, Curt Hennig, Konnan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall in a Battle Royal match - Diamond Dallas Page & Jay Leno def. Hollywood Hogan & Eric Bischoff
-- In results from ECW Heatwave on 08/09/98: - Justin Credible def. Jerry Lynn - Chris Candido def. Lance Storm - Masato Tanaka def. Mike Awesome - Rob Van Dam & Sabu def. Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki to retain the ECW World Tag Team titles - Taz def. Bam Bam Bigelow in a Falls Count Anywhere Death match - Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman & Spike Dudley def. The Dudley Boyz
-- In results from RAW is WAR on 08/10/98: - D-Lo Brown def. Ken Shamrock to retain the WWF Intercontinental title by DQ - Vader def. Jeff Jarrett - Steve Austin def. John Tenta - Prince Albert def. Val Venis by count-out - Sunny & Sable def. Jacqueline & Luna Vachon in a Swimsuit match - Southern Justice def. Kai En Tai by DQ - TAKA Michinoku & Dustin Runnels def. The Rock & Rikishi Phatu - Kane vs Mankind; no contest in a Hardcore match
-- In results from Monday Nitro on 08/10/98: - Jim Duggan def. The Barbarian - Eddie Guerrero def. Tokyo Magnum - Kanyon def. Saturn - Steve McMichael def. Sick Boy - Chris Jericho def. Stevie Ray to win the WCW World Television title - Rey Mysterio Jr def. Psychosis & Lizmark Jr - Lex Luger def. Bret Hart to win the WCW US Heavyweight title - Juventud Guerrera def. Kidman - Horace def. Raven - Sting & Kevin Nash def. The Giant & Scott Hall - Goldberg def. Meng to retain the WCW World Heavyweight title[/font]
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